Tonight, the Katy ISD Community Bond Advisory Committee (CBAC) finalized a bond package totaling $840.6M. Their recommendation is now headed to the District’s Board of Trustees for consideration of a November 2023 bond referendum. The recommended package includes four new schools to accommodate student growth, renovations at multiple aging Katy ISD schools and facilities, a technology plan that would incorporate a 1:1 student-to-device ratio, safety and security improvements that exceed the state’s minimum standard, among […]
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Katy ISD Community Bond Advisory Committee Meeting
Dear Katy ISD Parents/Guardians, Staff and Community Members, During their third meeting together, the Katy ISD Community Bond Advisory Committee (CBAC) continued to vet campus and facility projects, this time utilizing much of their time closely examining topics they identified as needing more information about in order to make an informed decision about a future schools bond. The committee selected topics included ballot language, the District’s financial capacity and future tax rate, campus renovations, and […]
Katy ISD Bond Committee Hones in on Specific Topics and Projects
During their third meeting together, the Katy ISD Community Bond Advisory Committee (CBAC) continued to vet campus and facility projects, this time utilizing much of their time closely examining topics they identified as needing more information about in order to make an informed decision about a future schools bond. The committee selected topics included ballot language, the District’s financial capacity and future tax rate, campus renovations, and instructional technology — including a one-to-one districtwide student […]
Katy ISD Bond Committee Examines Bond Topics During Meeting #3
The Katy ISD Community Bond Advisory Committee (CBAC) is at the halfway point of reviewing, discussing and selecting projects which could potentially be part of a final 2023 schools bond package. This week, over 140 community members will continue vetting campus and facility projects, this time utilizing much of their time together to closely examine topics they have identified of particular interest including propositions and ballot language, one-to-one (1:1) student to device recommendation, safety and […]
Katy ISD Celebrates Employee Retention and Contribution at Annual Awards Ceremony
At this year’s Katy ISD Employee Service Awards on April 4, the District honored 852 employees and retirees for their careers in education. Katy ISD employees who have dedicated 15 to 40 years of service to the District, as well as retirees, were recognized for their commitment to student excellence and for making Katy ISD one of the best school districts in the state of Texas. When retirees bid farewell, they will collectively represent more […]
Katy ISD Bond Committee to Vet Project Costs at Second Meeting
The development of a Katy ISD bond package is underway as over 140 community members gather to review and discuss the district’s fast growth, renovation projects at aging campuses, new school needs, technology and safety across the district. This week the committee is expected to review costs for each project they are considering for a 2023 bond package. Media partners are invited to observe the CBAC meetings which will include table discussions and group questions […]
Katy ISD Purchasing Department Honored with Prestigious Award of Merit
Katy ISD Purchasing Department was among 71 educational organizations across the Lone Star State recognized by the Texas Association of School Business Officials (TASBO) with the 2023 Award of Merit for Purchasing Operations. Katy ISD met the stringent criteria established by TASBO after demonstrating its professional purchasing operations, its best practices with colleagues as well as documenting the District’s policies and procedures in areas of purchasing operations. The award, which was established in 2009, recognizes school districts and […]
Seven Lakes Freshman Xu Wins Tennis Title
By Terry Carter, Seven Lakes freshman Allan Xu may not be the biggest or strongest athlete who competed in the District 19-6A Tennis Tournament at Katy this week. But his veteran groundstrokes and aggressive style delivered a dominant path to the boys’ singles championship. Xu won his first three singles matches 6-0, 6-0 to reach the finals and qualify for the upcoming regional tennis tournament in Deer Park. The Spartan freshman then defeated Paetow’s Ethan […]
Katy ISD to Reward Teachers and Staff with Retention Lump Sum Payment this Spring
In continuing their commitment to support and retain the district’s more than 12,000 highly skilled teachers and staff, Katy ISD’s Board of Trustees approved a one-time, one percent retention lump sum payment that will be distributed to district employees later this spring. “Our employees are Katy ISD’s most valued asset. They work tirelessly every day to ensure that Katy ISD delivers unparalleled learning to our students. Katy ISD staff will always be a priority for […]
Katy ISD Academic Decathlon Teams Among Top Contenders in State Meet
Katy ISD Academic Decathlon students take home several wins after two rigorous state competitions in San Antonio and Frisco, Texas. Seventy-three (73) Katy ISD students, from eight District high schools, qualified for the state tournament. Teams across the state were separated by their regional tournament rankings. The highest-ranking regional teams competed in the San Antonio Meet and three other teams headed to the Frisco Meet. The San Antonio Meet results include the following: High School […]