June 12, 2012— Lindsay Peyton, a freelance writer for The Houston Chronicle, was named to the 2012 Media Honor Roll by the Klein Independent School District (ISD). The Media Honor Roll, a program sponsored by the Texas Association of School Boards (TASB), recognizes media representatives statewide for fair and balanced reporting of news about public schools.

“Districts across Texas appreciate these reporters for their balanced and accurate approach to sharing both the challenges facing our schools and the successes achieved by local teachers, students, and school boards,” said Gary Inmon, TASB president.

Criteria for the district selection included: the media representative’s efforts to get to know the district’s mission and goals; report school news in a fair, accurate, and balanced manner; give a high profile to positive news about schools; visit the schools; and maintain a policy of no surprises by sharing information with school officials.

The Klein ISD school board recognized Peyton at the June 11 board meeting and presented her with a certificate. A couple examples of Klein ISD stories written this year by Peyton include Program Targets Obesity and She Shines On and Off the Stage.

“Her articles provide the Klein community with essential information about the outstanding achievements and work being done in our public schools,” expressed Judy Rimato, assistant superintendent for communications and planning.

TASB is a nonprofit organization established in 1949 to serve local Texas school districts. School board members are the largest group of publicly elected officials in the state. The districts they represent serve more than 4.9 million public school students. For more information visit www.tasb.org.