By Pat Wilson, Owner/Publisher, The Katy News The Katy News urges a ’Yes’ vote in the upcoming Katy Independent School District school bond election. We do so for the following reasons: Katy needs more schools to meet the demands of a growing enrollment. Katy is a destination community. People want to come here because of its high quality of life and educational opportunities. In fact, they are already coming here. According to the district, approximately […]
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Katy School District Bond Election Takes Center Stage as Early Voting Begins Next Week
By George Slaughter Supporters and opponents of a Katy school bond package are reaching out to their allies as the issue goes before voters next week. The bond is worth $609 million. Of this, approximately $449 million, or 74%, is for six new schools—one high school, two junior high schools, and three elementary schools. Other items covered, with approximate costs, include: Component Replacements $52 million (9%). Comprehensive Renovation: $21 million (3%). Safety & Security Improvements: […]
School District and City Request Reappraisals for Hurricane-Damaged Property
By George Slaughter Both the Katy Independent School District Board of Trustees and the Katy City Council Friday asked for reappraisals of hurricane-damaged properties within their respective limits. At separate meetings Friday, the district and city passed resolutions making this request to the Fort Bend County Appraisal District, the Harris County Appraisal District, and the Waller County Appraisal District. A city official said two governmental entities must make such a request for an appraisal district […]
Forrmer Taylor High School Football Coach Reassigned to Coach at Seven Lakes Junior High School
By George Slaughter: The Katy Independent School District has reinstated former Taylor High School football coach Trey Herrmann following a week-long period of paid administrative leave. KISD had placed Herrmann on leave August 18 but said it is unrelated to Herrmann’s role with students. KISD said additional information on Herrmann’s situation cannot be provided because it is a personnel matter. Herrmann is now coaching football and teaching physical education at Seven Lakes Junior High School. […]
Bond Package Proposal Submitted to Katy ISD Board of Trustees
By George Slaughter Katy Independent School District trustees heard a presentation for a $609 million bond package and a work study meeting held Monday night. Keith Carmichael, chairman of the Katy ISD Community Bond Advisory Committee, and Christopher Smith, the district’s chief financial officer, gave the presentation. They said the bond would not require a tax increase. Carmichael said that approximately $449 million, or 74%, is for six new schools. Of these proposed new schools, […]
City Council Passes Ordinance Restricting Parking Near Katy High School During School Hours
By George Slaughter The Katy City Council Monday night passed an ordinance that restricts parking during school hours on school days on selected residential streets near Katy High School. The ordinance comes after complaints from residents who live near the school. Students have been parking their cars in front of those residents’ homes, which prevented garbage and recycle pickup and mail delivery. Safety was another issue, as students would have to walk across US Highway […]
Katy ISD Named “Best Communities for Music Education”
Katy Independent School District has again received the “Best Communities for Music Education” designation from the National Association of Music Merchants (NAMM) Foundation for its outstanding commitment to music education for the 14th year. Katy ISD is one of 4% of school districts across the nation to receive this prestigious award. Katy ISD is leading the way with music learning opportunities as outlined in the federal education legislation, Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA). The […]