Transparency
Klein ISD is committed to maintaining transparency across all operations, ensuring that our students, parents, staff, and community members have access to relevant information about how the district operates. From financial reports to safety protocols and academic initiatives, we believe in open communication and responsible stewardship of taxpayer dollars. Below, we provide detailed responses to stakeholder questions and essential information on district policies and initiatives.
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Klein ISD spends 88.53% of the district budget on campus-level positions, including teachers, counselors, nurses, librarians, principals, and campus-level support positions such as custodians, bus drivers, and police officers. 9.26% is used to cover all campuses and facility utilities, property insurance, maintenance, data processing, social work, community services, and instructional leadership, along with tax collection and appraisal services paid to Harris County. According to financial data submitted annually to the Texas Education Agency, Klein ISD continues to have one of the lowest district administrative, or “Central Office”, cost indexes in Texas at 2.21% (SOURCE: See “General Administration” under “Operating Expenditures by Function”). Klein ISD is well below the average district administrative cost in Texas, which is about 4%.
Additionally, as student enrollment, student programming needs, and legal requirements for school districts change, the district adds or removes positions to support the needs of students. For example, please note that in 2015, the student enrollment was approximately 49,400, with an organizational chart (2015) representing central office positions supporting district needs. In 2024, the enrollment was approximately 53,500 students, with an organizational chart (2024) representing central office positions supporting district needs. Although the district leadership positions are currently fewer than they were in 2015, additional positions have been added throughout the organization to meet the growing needs of students. Added positions are essential for ensuring our campus staff and students receive the required services and additional support for overall student success.
Please also note that titles of positions are sometimes updated to better reflect the scope of services provided to students and schools; retitling a position is not the same as adding a new position. For example, the Associate Superintendent of School Administration is now titled the Chief of Schools.
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As part of our ongoing efforts to engage the community, we produced a safety video highlighting our enhanced protocols, safety personnel, and the steps taken to secure our campuses. This video is part of our commitment to transparency and communication with families about the intentional efforts being made to enhance student and staff safety.
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In addition to Klein Police Officers at every intermediate and high school, Klein ISD has added Level 3 Campus Guards at every elementary campus to enhance the safety and security of our schools. With advanced training and skills, our campus guards are well-prepared to handle any situation that may arise, ensuring peace of mind for our community.
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To further harden our campuses, Klein ISD has installed numerous physical security enhancements, including shatter-resistant film on windows and security vestibules at building entrances. These upgrades are designed to protect against potential threats and improve overall campus security.
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We have increased our mandatory back-to-school training, enhanced by expert-led sessions, and have implemented year-round, quarterly safety training for all staff to ensure student safety.
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The safety of our students and staff remains our top priority, and we will continue to work closely with law enforcement to ensure a safe and secure learning environment for everyone. As always, we encourage students, staff, and families to report any concerns using our Keep Klein Safe anonymous reporting tool at kleinisd.net/keepkleinsafe.
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We’ve also introduced Klein YOUniversity, a series of workshops and virtual courses for parents, covering safety topics like human trafficking, digital safety, mental health awareness, and drug and alcohol prevention. These resources aim to equip parents to partner with us in navigating today’s challenges for their children.
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The Klein ISD Chief of Police continues to strengthen partnerships with outside law enforcement, and our Keep Klein Safe tool allows for anonymous, 24/7 reporting of concerns, monitored year-round by our police department. We value community input and encourage feedback through our safety website.
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We want to emphasize that Klein ISD takes all threats seriously, whether made in person, online, or in any form of communication. Making or spreading threats—even if intended as a joke or not taken seriously by the person making them—can result in severe legal consequences, including being charged with a felony, as well as disciplinary actions under the Klein ISD Student Code of Conduct up to and including expulsion from Klein ISD.
Klein ISD uses TASB to access various essential services that help manage district operations efficiently and cost-effectively. This includes services such as workers' compensation, auto, general liability, data breach insurance, and Medicaid billing support.
Additionally, through TASB’s BuyBoard, Klein ISD benefits from group purchasing, which eliminates the need for individual bids by each district. For the 2023-2024 school year, Klein ISD received $24,000 in rebates, reflecting the savings achieved through volume purchasing across Texas.
TASB’s not-for-profit status ensures that Klein ISD receives these valuable services at more competitive rates than private-sector providers. We also continue to bid out services as needed to ensure we are getting the best value for the district.