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Current Trustee · Katy ISD

James Cross

Seat
Secretary · Position 1
Term
20252028
Seat date
Not yet established

Background

James Cross is the board's secretary and a retired principal. He led Beck Junior High from 2005 to 2009 and Cinco Ranch High School from 2009 to 2022, where the district says he oversaw more than 3,200 students and 300 staff.

He is executive director of the Southeast Texas Education Coalition and holds a Bachelor of Arts in history and a Master of Education in educational leadership from Texas Tech University. He has been named Texas PTA Secondary Principal of the Year, and Principal of the Year by the Texas Journalism Educators Association and the Texas Agricultural Teachers Association.

Summarised from the board members page Katy ISD publishes, which carries both James Cross’s biography and the officer title and term above. Officers are elected annually by the board. Where this summary and the district differ, the district is the source. Read the district’s biography → Retrieved August 20, 2026.

Archive summary

204

Recorded votes

204

Yea

0

Nay

0

Motions moved

0

Motions seconded

19

Meetings recorded

Regenerated 2026-08-16 from the completed BoardDocs corpus. Vote counts are drawn from the 212 meetings that carry motion records (of 356 total; work-study and special meetings often record no motions). Data limits →

Non-consensus record

No recorded dissent.

Every recorded vote by this trustee joined the board's majority.

Voting record

Motion-level record from meeting evidence.

Date Motion Vote Result Unanimous
2026-08-24 It is recommended that the Board of Trustees approves the District's June 2026 financial statements. Yes Passed Yes
2026-08-24 It is recommended that the Board of Trustees approves the 2025-2026 Final Amended Budget for the Katy Independent School District. Yes Passed Yes
2026-08-24 It is recommended that the Board of Trustees approves the resolution to commit and assign fund balance. Yes Passed Yes
2026-08-24 It is recommended that the Board of Trustees approves the 2026-2027 State Compensatory Education funding and other End-of-Course Assessment funding budget, as required by House Bill 5. Yes Passed Yes
2026-08-24 It is recommended that the Board of Trustees adopts the 2026-2027 Official Budget for Katy Independent School District. Yes Passed Yes
2026-08-24 It is recommended that the Board of Trustees approve the Remote Homebound Waiver. Yes Passed Yes
2026-08-24 It is recommended that the Board of Trustees approves the Health Plan design for Plan Year 2027. Yes Passed Yes
2026-08-24 It is recommended that the Board of Trustees approves of the Board Operating Procedures. Yes Passed Yes
2026-08-24 It is recommended that the Board of Trustees approves of the minutes for the July Board meetings. Yes Passed Yes
2026-07-27 It is recommended that the Board of Trustees approves the renewal for Workers Compensation Excess Reinsurance for the period September 1, 2026 to August 31, 2027 as presented by Midwest Casualty. Yes Passed Yes
2026-07-27 It is recommended that the Board of Trustees approves the claims administration program by Texas Association of School Boards Risk Management Fund for the period 9/1/2026 to 8/31/2027. Yes Passed Yes
2026-07-27 It is recommended that the Board of Trustees approve the 2026-2027 Professional Development Plan. Yes Passed Yes
2026-07-27 It is recommended that the Board of Trustees approves the District's May 2026 financial statements. Yes Passed Yes
2026-07-27 It is recommended that the Board of Trustees approves the publishing of the Notice of Public Meeting to discuss Budget and Proposed Tax Rate, with a Maintenance and Operations Tax Rate and an Interest and Sinking Tax Rate. Rates will be determined based on Truth in Taxation calculations which utilize property value information to be provided by Harris, Fort Bend, and Waller Counties. Yes Passed Yes
2026-07-27 It is recommended that the Board of Trustees approves the District's July 2026 budget amendments. Yes Passed Yes
2026-07-27 It is recommended that the Board of Trustees approve the purchase of white fleet, police vehicles, field turf, track repairs and replacement, and audio-visual replacement equipment. Yes Passed Yes
2026-07-27 It is recommended that the Board of Trustees approves the renewal of the 2026-2027 UIL Student Accident Insurance proposal for UIL events as well as catastrophic coverage as proposed by Greater East Texas Agency. Yes Passed Yes
2026-07-27 It is recommended that the Board of Trustees approves the Voluntary Benefit Products for Plan Year 2027. Yes Passed Yes
2026-07-27 It is recommended that the Board of Trustees approves the 2026-2027 Discipline Management Plan and Student Code of Conduct. Yes Passed Yes
2026-07-27 It is recommended that the Board of Trustees approves naming a portion of a facility at Katy High School in honor of Kalum Haack as Kalum Haack Softball Field. Yes Passed Yes
2026-07-27 It is recommended that the Board of Trustees approves the contracts for the replacement of the Building Management Control System (BMCS) at Paetow High School to Unify Energy Solutions, LLC, utilizing TIPS No. 25010502 in the amount of $2,995,000 and Stockdick Junior High School in the amount of $1,045,000 with the total project cost not to exceed $4,664,400. Yes Passed Yes
2026-07-27 It is recommended that the Board of Trustees awards a contract to Anslow-Bryant Construction, Ltd., for the construction of the new Opportunity Awareness Center in the amount of $10,224,842 and approves the total project cost not to exceed $11,788,333. Yes Passed Yes
2026-07-27 It is recommended that the Board of Trustees approves Amendment One to The Whiting-Turner Contracting Company contract related to the renovations and additions to the Maintenance buildings located at Central Maintenance, Lester Reinecker II East Transportation, Anna Baker West Transportation, and Cyndy Self South Transportation for the Guaranteed Maximum Price of $1,676,013. Yes Passed Yes
2026-07-27 It is recommended the Board of Trustees approve of the launch of the District's Virtual High School for the 2026–2027 school year under Chapter 30B of the Texas Education Code and authorize for the Superintendent or designee to submit all required documentation to the Texas Education Agency in support of the District's virtual school application. Yes Passed Yes
2026-07-27 It is recommended that the Board of Trustees approves of compliance with Senate Bill 12 requirements. Yes Passed Yes
2026-07-27 It is recommended that the Board of Trustees approve of Alief ISD Trustee Ann Williams to be nominated for the vacant position of TASB Region 4, Position B, on the TASB Board of Directors. Yes Passed Yes
2026-07-27 It is recommended that the Board of Trustees approve endorsement of Lance Redmon as delegate and James Cross as alternate delegate to the 2026 Texas Association of School Boards (TASB) Delegate Assembly. Yes Passed Yes
2026-07-27 It is recommended that the Board of Trustees approve the acquisition of new library books. Yes Passed Yes
2026-07-27 It is recommended that the Board of Trustees awards CenterPoint Energy Houston Electric, LLC a blanket electrical easement associated with the construction of Elementary School #49 as depicted in the attached easement document. Yes Passed Yes
2026-07-27 It is recommended that the Board of Trustees approve of the minutes for the June Board meetings. Yes Passed Yes
2026-07-27 It is recommended that the Board of Trustees approves the Interlocal Agreement with Fort Bend County Municipal Utility District No. 172 and Katy Independent School District to construct playground equipment at James E. Randolph Elementary School. Yes Passed Yes
2026-06-22 It is recommended that the Board of Trustees approve the 2025-2026 School Health Advisory Council (SHAC) representatives. Yes Passed Yes
2026-06-22 It is recommended that the Board of Trustees approves the District's April 2026 financial statements. Yes Passed Yes
2026-06-22 It is recommended that the Board of Trustees approves the amendment to Section 4.04 of the Interlocal Cooperation Agreement providing for the assessment and collection of Katy Independent School District ad valorem property taxes by Fort Bend County. Yes Passed Yes
2026-06-22 It is recommended that the Board of Trustees approves the District's June 2026 budget amendments. Yes Passed Yes
2026-06-22 It is recommended that the Board of Trustees approves the Katy Independent School District compensation plan for the 2026 - 2027 school year. Yes Passed Yes
2026-06-22 It is recommended that the Board of Trustees approves a compensation increase for teachers and for non-teacher pay groups for the 2026 - 2027 school year. Yes Passed Yes
2026-06-22 It is recommended that the Board of Trustees approves the Interlocal Agreement with Harris County Department of Education (HCDE) for the provision of occupational therapy for the period of September 1, 2026 through August 31, 2027. Yes Passed Yes
2026-06-22 It is recommended that the Board of Trustees approves an increase in the breakfast meal price from $1.25 to $1.50 for the 2026 - 2027 school year. It is also recommended to increase lunch prices by $0.50 at all levels, raising elementary lunch prices from $2.25 to $2.75 and junior high and high school lunch prices from $2.75 to $3.25 for the 2026 - 2027 school year. Yes Passed No
2026-06-22 It is recommended that the Board of Trustees approves the contract for the electrical service upgrades at the Mayde Creek Complex to Pieper-Houston Electric, LP., in the amount of $5,631,700 with a total project cost not to exceed $6,281,200. Yes Passed Yes
2026-06-22 It is recommended that the Board of Trustees awards a contract to Stantec Architecture, Inc. for the design services necessary for the renovation and construction at the Complex of Innovation. Yes Passed Yes
2026-06-22 It is recommended that the Board of Trustees awards to PHHOU Cane Island, LLC., Lennar Homes of Texas Land and Construction, LTD., Harris County Municipal Utility District’s (MUD) #171, (MUD) #178, (MUD) #465, and First Amendment to the Cost Sharing Agreement sharing agreement with MUD ‘s #171 and #465, as depicted in the attached document. Yes Passed Yes
2026-06-22 It is recommended the Board of Trustees approves the adoption of Policy Update 127 as presented by administration. Yes Passed Yes
2026-06-22 It is recommended that the Board of Trustees approves the Cell Phone Tower leases. Yes Passed Yes
2026-06-22 It is recommended that the Board of Trustees approves the Interlocal Agreement with the Harris County Department of Education (HCDE) for specialized services at the Academic Behavior School West. Yes Passed Yes
2026-06-22 It is recommended that the Board of Trustees approves the Interlocal Agreement with Harris County Department of Education (HCDE) for the provision of occupational, physical, and music therapy for the period of September 1, 2026 through August 31, 2027. Yes Passed Yes
2026-06-22 It is recommended that the Board approves the Memorandum of Understanding for Operation of a Juvenile Justice Alternative Education Program (JJAEP) with Harris County. Yes Passed Yes
2026-06-22 It is recommended that the Board approves the Memorandum of Understanding for Operation of a Juvenile Justice Alternative Education Program (JJAEP) with Fort Bend County. Yes Passed Yes
2026-06-22 It is recommended that the Board of Trustees approves the 2026 - 2027 Texas Teacher Evaluation and Support System (T-TESS) Second Appraisers. Yes Passed Yes
2026-06-22 It is recommended that the Board of Trustees approve the acquisition of new library books. Yes Passed Yes
2026-06-22 It is recommended that the Board of Trustees approves the application for the Raines Academy Optional Flexible School Day Program (OFSDP) for the 2026-2027 school year. Yes Passed Yes
2026-06-22 It is recommended that the Board of Trustees approves the minutes for the May Board meetings. Yes Passed Yes
2026-06-22 It is recommended that the Board of Trustees denies the Level Three FNG grievance in FNG 25-073, thereby upholding the decision of the Level One and Level Two hearing officer. Yes Passed Yes
2026-05-11 It is recommended that the Board of Trustees approves the District's March 2026 financial statements. Yes Passed Yes
2026-05-11 It is recommended that the Board of Trustees approves the District's May 2026 budget amendments. Yes Passed Yes
2026-05-11 It is recommended that the Board of Trustees approves the reporting of costs to retrofit buses with 3 point seatbelts in compliance with Texas Senate Bill 546. Yes Passed Yes
2026-05-11 After reviewing each bus for age, condition, structural suitability, and remaining service life, our transportation department recommends Katy ISD keep its buses as is. Motion Passes Yes Unknown Yes
2026-05-11 It is recommended that the Board of Trustees awards to Harris County Municipal Utility District (MUD) #569 a water meter easement, as depicted in the attached easement document associated with Elementary School #49. Yes Passed Yes
2026-05-11 It is recommended that the Board of Trustees awards to PHHOU Cane Island 178, LLC., Lennar Homes of Texas Land and Construction, LTD., Harris County Municipal Utility District (MUD) #465 and #613, as depicted in the attached document, a storm sewer easement. Yes Passed Yes
2026-05-11 It is recommended that the Board of Trustees approves of the Acquisition of new library books. Yes Passed Yes
2026-05-11 It is recommended that the Board of Trustees approves of the minutes for the April Board meetings. Yes Passed Yes
2026-05-11 It is recommended that the Board of Trustees approves the canvass for the Saturday, May 2, 2026 Katy Independent School Board of Trustees election. Yes Passed Yes
2026-05-11 It is recommended that the Board of Trustees certifies the May 2, 2026 Katy Independent School District Board of Trustees election for Positions 3, 4, and 5. Yes Passed Yes
2026-04-20 It is recommended that the Board of Trustees approve of the superintendent's annual evaluation. Yes Passed No
2026-04-20 It is recommended that the Board of Trustees approve the District's February 2026 financial statements. Yes Passed Yes
2026-04-20 It is recommended that the Board of Trustees approves the District's April 2026 budget amendments. Yes Passed Yes
2026-04-20 It is recommended that the Board of Trustees approve new instructional materials and the Certification of Provision of Instructional Materials for the 2026-2027 school year. Yes Passed Yes
2026-04-20 It is recommended that the Board of Trustees awards a contract to Stewart Builders, LLC. for the infrastructure project at Lester Reinecker II East Transportation in the amount of $1,588,000 and approves the total project cost not to exceed $1,971,000. Yes Passed Yes
2026-04-20 It is recommend that the Board of Trustees approve the acquisition of New Library Books. Yes Passed Yes
2026-04-20 It is recommended that the Board of Trustees approve the minutes of the March Board meetings. Yes Passed Yes
2026-03-30 It is recommended that the Board of Trustees, as recommended by the superintendent in Closed Meeting, approves the one-year employee probationary contracts, one-year employee dual assignment probationary contracts, one-year employee term contracts, one-year employee dual assignment term contracts, and two-year employee dual assignment term contracts for the 2026 - 2027 school year of current employees who have been issued contracts covering the 2025 - 2026 school year with the exception of those employees who have resigned or a decision has not been made at this time concerning being recommended for a contract, for termination, or for proposed non-renewal, which will occur at a future meeting. Yes Passed Yes
2026-03-30 It is recommended that the Board of Trustees approve the resolution as amended supporting the free exercise of religion in Katy ISD schools. Yes Passed Yes
2026-03-30 It is recommended that the Board of Trustees approve the District's January 2026 financial statements Yes Passed Yes
2026-03-30 It is recommended that the Board of Trustees approves the District's March 2026 budget amendments. Yes Passed Yes
2026-03-30 It is recommended that the Board of Trustees approves the engagement letter appointing Whitley Penn, LLP to perform the annual financial audits and to review the Annual Comprehensive Financial Reports for the years ending August 31, 2026, and August 31, 2027. Yes Passed Yes
2026-03-30 It is recommended that the Board of Trustees approve the Acquisition of New Library Books. Yes Passed Yes
2026-03-30 It is recommended that the Board of Trustees approves of the minutes for the February Board meetings. Yes Passed Yes
2026-03-30 It is recommended that the Board of Trustees denies the Level Three FNG grievance in FNG 25-037, thereby upholding the decision of the Level One and Level Two hearing officer. Yes Passed No
2026-03-23 It is recommended that the Board of Trustees discuss a resolution supporting the free exercise of religion in Katy ISD schools. Yes Passed Yes
2026-02-23 It is recommended that the Board of Trustees approves employees who are being recommended to receive administrative probationary, administrative term, staff member probationary, and staff member term contracts. Yes Passed Yes
2026-02-23 It is recommended that the Board of Trustees approves the name of the North Transportation facility as recommended by the Naming Advisory Committee. Yes Passed Yes
2026-02-23 It is recommended that the Board of Trustees approves an Order Authorizing the Issuance of Katy Independent School District Unlimited Tax School Building and/or Refunding Bonds, as Term Rate Bonds and/or Fixed Rate Bonds in one or more series; setting certain parameters for the bonds; authorizing a Pricing Officer to approve the amount, the interest rate, price, including the terms thereof; and certain other procedures and provisions related thereto. Yes Passed Yes
2026-02-23 It is recommended that the Board of Trustees approve an Order for a new term rate period or fixed rate period for all or a portion of the Katy Independent School District variable rate unlimited tax school building bonds, series 2021C; and approving other provisions relating thereto. Yes Passed Yes
2026-02-23 It is recommended that the Board of Trustees approves the Resolution Expressing Intent to Defease/Redeem Certain of the District's Outstanding Bonds. Yes Passed Yes
2026-02-23 It is recommended that the Board of Trustees approve a Resolution Declaring Intention to Reimburse Project Expenditures. Yes Passed Yes
2026-02-23 It is recommended that the Board of Trustees approves the District's February 2026 budget amendments. Yes Passed Yes
2026-02-23 It is recommended that the Board of Trustees approves the design of the Opportunity Awareness Center (OAC) as depicted in the design prepared by VLK Architects dated February 16, 2026. Yes Passed No
2026-02-23 It is recommended that the Board of Trustees approves Amendment Two to Stewart Builders, LLC. contract related to the comprehensive renovations at Polly Ann McRoberts Elementary School for the Guaranteed Maximum Price of $20,152,801. Yes Passed Yes
2026-02-23 It is recommended that the Board of Trustees approves the agreement with SPARK and Katy Independent School District for school playground improvements as a public park at Bear Creek Elementary School. Yes Passed Yes
2026-02-23 It is recommended that the Board of Trustees approves the contract for the replacement of the Building Management Control System (BMCS) at Tompkins High School to Unify Energy Solutions, LLC, utilizing TIPS No. 25010502 in the amount of $2,915,000 with the total project cost not to exceed $3,396,800. Yes Passed Yes
2026-02-23 It is recommended that the Board of Trustees approves the contract for the chiller replacement at the Taylor High School Natatorium to Hunton Services, utilizing Choice Partners No. 22/049MF-11 in the amount of $457,915 with the total project cost not to exceed $510,665. Yes Passed Yes
2026-02-23 It is recommended that the Board approve the renewal of the Texas Association of School Boards (TASB) Risk Management Fund Casualty program for Plan Year 2026-2027. Yes Passed Yes
2026-02-23 It is recommended that the Board of Trustees approves the proposed summer work schedule as proposed by administration. Yes Passed Yes
2026-02-23 It is recommended that the Board of Trustees approves of acquisition of New Library Books. Yes Passed Yes
2026-02-23 It is recommended that the Board of Trustees awards AT&T Texas a utility easement associated with the North Transportation Center site as depicted in the attached easement document. Yes Passed Yes
2026-02-23 It is recommended that the Board of Trustees approve of the minutes for the December 2025 and the January 2026 Board meetings. Yes Passed Yes
2026-02-23 It is recommended that the Board of Trustees disapproves the attached resolution to authorize the acquisition of Land and improvements for Waller County Appraisal District. Yes Passed Yes
2026-02-23 It is recommended that the Board of Trustees retain the instructional resource, Cat Kid Comic Club, for continued use. Yes Passed Yes
2026-02-23 It is recommended that the Board of Trustees relocate the instructional resource, Fake News Phenomenon, to Junior High level. Yes Passed No
2026-02-23 It is recommended that the Board of Trustees take no action on tonight's grievance, but also instruct administration to review the Level II response considering the recent court ruling and take appropriate action thereon. Yes Passed Yes
2026-01-20 It is recommended that the Board of Trustees approves the District's November 2025 financial statements. Yes Passed Yes
2026-01-20 It is recommended that the Board of Trustees approves the District's January 2026 budget amendments. Yes Passed Yes
2026-01-20 It is recommended that the Board of Trustees approves the 2024-2025 annual financial audit report. Yes Passed Yes
2026-01-20 It is recommended that the Board of Trustees approves the 2026-2027 Property Insurance Program. Yes Passed Yes
2026-01-20 It is recommended that the Board of Trustees approves Option C for the 2027-2028 Instructional Calendar. Yes Passed Yes
2026-01-20 It is recommended that the Board of Trustees amends the 2026-2027 Instructional Calendar as presented by the administration. Yes Passed Yes
2026-01-20 It is recommended that the Board of Trustees approves a Professional Development Waiver for the 2027-2028 instructional calendar. Yes Passed Yes
2026-01-20 It is recommended that the Board of Trustees approves acquisition of New Library Books. Yes Passed Yes
2026-01-20 It is recommended that the Board approves the Targeted Improvement Plan for Cimarron Elementary Yes Passed Yes
2026-01-20 It is recommended that the Board of Trustees approves the Interlocal Agreements with Cinco Municipal Utility District No. 7 ($15,000), Cinco Municipal Utility District No. 12 ($25,000), and Katy Independent School District to construct a sunshade structure for a basketball court at James Williams Elementary School. Yes Passed Yes
2026-01-20 It is recommended that the Board of Trustees approves the contract with Tarkett USA, Inc. for flooring replacements at Cardiff Junior High School and WoodCreek Junior High School, utilizing Choice Partners No. 24/047TC-28 in the amount of $2,436,714, with the total project cost not to exceed $2,719,557. Yes Passed Yes
2026-01-20 It is recommended that the Board of Trustees approves the contract for the interior lighting upgrades at the Education Support Complex and Leonard E. Merrell Center to LECS, Ltd., utilizing Choice Partners No. 23/039MR-04 in the amount of $3,888,206 with the total project cost not to exceed $4,249,206. Yes Passed Yes
2026-01-20 It is recommended that the Board of Trustees approves the contract for the replacement of the electronic display boards at the Leonard E. Merrell Center to Daktronics, utilizing TIPS No. 25090102 in the amount of $1,956,733, with the total project cost not to exceed $2,029,233. Yes Passed Yes
2026-01-20 It is recommended that the Board of Trustees approves a Foreign Exchange Waiver. Yes Passed Yes
2026-01-20 It is recommended that the Board of Trustees awards a contract renewal to Consolidated Property Advisors, Ltd. for the land and real estate consulting services. Yes Passed Yes
2026-01-20 It is recommended that the Board of Trustees denies the Level Three GF grievance in GF 25-012, thereby upholding the decision of the Level One and Level Two hearing officer. Yes Passed Yes
2025-12-08 It is recommended that the Board of Trustees approves the District's September and October 2025 financial statements. Yes Passed Yes
2025-12-08 It is recommended that the Board of Trustees approves the attached resolutions to cast votes for the Boards of Directors of Fort Bend Central Appraisal District, Harris Central Appraisal District and Waller County Appraisal District. Yes Passed Yes
2025-12-08 It is recommended that the Board of Trustees approves the District's November/December 2025 budget amendments. Yes Passed Yes
2025-12-08 It is recommended that the Board of Trustees approves the District's investment policies and strategies. Yes Passed Yes
2025-12-08 It is recommended that the Board of Trustees authorize the superintendent to form a naming advisory committee for the purpose of proposing a name for the North Transportation Center. Yes Passed Yes
2025-12-08 It is recommended that the Board of Trustees approves the contract for life safety systems at the following campuses: Seven Lakes High School, Rhoads Elementary School, and Franz Elementary School to LECS, Ltd. utilizing Choice Partners No. 23/039MR-04 in the amount of $4,475,000 with a total project cost not to exceed $4,895,875. The project cost overages are being funded from existing project savings in the 2023 bond component replacement. Yes Passed Yes
2025-12-08 It is recommended that the Board of Trustees approves the delivery method update for an infrastructure project in the 2023 Bond. Yes Passed Yes
2025-12-08 It is recommended that the Board of Trustees approves Amendment One to the Anslow-Bryant Construction, Ltd. contract related to the renovation and addition to Rodger and Ellen Beck Junior High School for the Guaranteed Maximum Price of $30,306,255. Yes Passed Yes
2025-12-08 It is recommended the Board of Trustees approves the adoption of Policy Update 126 as presented by administration. Yes Passed Yes
2025-12-08 It is recommended that the Board of Trustees adopts the Order calling for a regular election of the School Board Trustees to be held on May 2, 2026 and authorization of the Administration to provide official notice of the election as required by the Texas Election Code. Yes Passed No
2025-12-08 It is recommended that the Board of Trustees approve the course additions. Yes Passed Yes
2025-12-08 It is recommended that the Board of Trustees awards CenterPoint Energy Houston Electric, LLC a blanket electrical easement associated with the construction of Katy Junior High School, as depicted in the attached easement document. Yes Passed Yes
2025-12-08 It is recommended that the Board of Trustees awards CenterPoint Energy Houston Electric, LLC an electric utility easement associated with the construction of North Transportation Center as depicted in the attached easement document. Yes Passed Yes
2025-12-08 It is recommended that the Board of Trustees approve the proposed 2026 Non-Business Days for Public Information Requests. Yes Passed Yes
2025-12-08 It is recommended that the Board of Trustees approves of the minutes for the October and November Board meetings. Yes Passed Yes
2025-11-17 It is recommended that the Board of Trustees send notice of the acceptance of the rescinded resignation of contract employee, Davidson Elementary School teacher Karen Stacy, as discussed in Closed Meeting, and directs the superintendent to give written notice to her of these proposed actions. Yes Passed Yes
2025-10-27 It is recommended that the Board of Trustees approves the District's October 2025 budget amendments. Yes Passed Yes
2025-10-27 It is recommended that the Board of Trustees grants approval for the Superintendent to sign and submit the 2025-2026 Application for Bilingual Education Exception/ESL Waiver. Yes Passed Yes
2025-10-27 It is recommended that the Board of Trustees approves the design associated with the renovations to Polly Ann McRoberts Elementary School as depicted in the design presentation prepared by Stantec Architecture, Inc. dated October 20, 2025. Yes Passed Yes
2025-10-27 It is recommended that the Board of Trustees approves Amendment One to Stewart Builders, LLC. contract related to the comprehensive renovations at Polly Ann McRoberts Elementary School for the Guaranteed Maximum Price of $5,500,000. Yes Passed Yes
2025-10-27 It is recommended that the Board of Trustees approves the design associated with the renovations to Jeanette Hayes Elementary School as depicted in the design presentation prepared by Stantec Architecture, Inc. dated October 20, 2025. Yes Passed Yes
2025-10-27 It is recommended that the Board of Trustees approves Amendment One to Stewart Builders, LLC. contract related to the comprehensive renovations at Jeanette Hayes Elementary School for the Guaranteed Maximum Price of $4,500,000. Yes Passed Yes
2025-10-27 It is recommended that the Board of Trustees awards a contract to Drymalla Construction Company LLC. for the construction of Junior High School #19 for a fee not to exceed 1.76% of the cost of the work, including pre-construction services totaling $70,000. Yes Passed Yes
2025-10-27 It is recommended that the Board of Trustees approves the Job Order Contract (JOC) for re-roof and building envelopes at Jo Ella Exley Elementary School to Atlas Universal, Inc., utilizing Choice Partners No. 22/022MJ-03 in the amount of $2,641,080 and West Memorial Elementary School to Reliable Commercial Roofing Services, Inc., utilizing Choice Partners No. 22/022MJ-07 in the amount of $1,921,939 with a total project cost not to exceed $5,148,090. Yes Passed Yes
2025-10-27 It is recommended that the Board of Trustees approves of the minutes for the September Board meetings. Yes Passed Yes
2025-10-20 It is recommended that the Board of Trustees take action to terminate the term contract of Morton Ranch Junior High teacher Cheryl Harper, for good cause, effective October 20. 2025. Based on the information provided in Closed Session, the Board finds that good cause exists to terminiate the term contract and authorizes the superintendent to take all action necessary to notify Cheryl Harper of the Board's decision. Not Present at Vote: Lance Redmon, Amy Thieme Yes Passed Yes
2025-09-22 It is recommended that the Board of Trustees approve a recommendation to send notice of proposed termination of a term contract employee, Morton Ranch Junior High School teacher, Cheryl Harper, for good cause. Yes Passed Yes
2025-09-22 It is recommended the Board of Trustees approve the property tax rate be increased by the adoption of a tax rate of $1.1171, which is effectively a 1.54 percent increase in the tax rate. And, further recommend the Board of Trustees approve the Order adopting the Maintenance and Operations tax rate of $0.7271 per $100 valuation and the Interest and Sinking tax rate of $0.3900 per $100 valuation for the tax year 2025, as reflected in the Order. Yes Passed Yes
2025-09-22 It is recommended that the Board of Trustees take action to allow the administration to accept donated posters which comply with Senate Bill 10. Yes Passed Yes
2025-09-22 It is recommended that the Board of Trustees approves the District's July 2025 financial statements. Yes Passed Yes
2025-09-22 It is recommended that the Board of Trustees approves the attached resolution nominating candidates for positions on the Boards of Directors of the Waller County Appraisal District, Fort Bend Central Appraisal District, and Harris Central Appraisal District. Yes Passed Yes
2025-09-22 It is recommended that the Board of Trustees approves the District's September 2025 budget amendments. Yes Passed Yes
2025-09-22 It is recommended that the Board of Trustees approve of an order authorizing the replacement of the Bank Of New York Mellon Trust Company, N.A. as paying agent/registrar and tender agent for certain of the Katy Independent School District’s bonds; authorizing the appointment of UMB bank, N.A., as paying agent/registrar and tender agent for certain bonds; authorizing the execution and delivery of paying agent/registrar agreements and tender agent agreement with UMB bank, N.A.; and other matters related thereto. Yes Passed Yes
2025-09-22 It is recommended that the Board of Trustees approves the Voluntary Benefit Products for Plan Year 2026. Yes Passed Yes
2025-09-22 It is recommended that the Board of Trustees approves the Self-Insured Health Plan for plan design and premiums for Plan Year 2026. Yes Passed Yes
2025-09-22 It is recommended that the Board of Trustees approves the claims administration for unemployment compensation by TASB Risk Management Fund. Yes Passed Yes
2025-09-22 It is recommended that the Board of Trustees approves the District Performance Objectives. Yes Passed Yes
2025-09-22 It is recommended that the Board of Trustees approves the Campus Performance Objectives. Yes Passed Yes
2025-09-22 It is recommended that the Board of Trustees grants approval for the superintendent to prepare, sign, and submit an application to the State Commissioner of Education for a class size waiver exception. Yes Passed Yes
2025-09-22 It is recommended that the Board of Trustees approves the minutes for the August Board meetings. Yes Passed Yes
2025-09-22 It is recommended that the Board of Trustees denies the Level Three FNG grievance in FNG 24-088 and 24-092 combined, thereby upholding the decision of the Level One and Level Two hearing officer. Yes Passed Yes
2025-08-25 It is recommended that the Board of Trustees approve of nominating Jonathan Cowen for the vacancy position on the Board of Directors of the Harris Central Appraisal District. Yes Passed No
2025-08-25 It is recommended that the Board of Trustees approve the SB12 Resolution. Yes Passed Yes
2025-08-25 It is recommended that the Board of Trustees approves the District's June 2025 financial statements. Yes Passed Yes
2025-08-25 It is recommended that the Board of Trustees approves the 2024-2025 Final Amended Budget for the Katy Independent School District. Yes Passed Yes
2025-08-25 It is recommended that the Board of Trustees approves the resolution to commit and assign fund balance. Yes Passed Yes
2025-08-25 It is recommended that the Board of Trustees approves the 2025-2026 State Compensatory Education funding and other End-of-Course Assessment funding budget, as required by House Bill 5. Yes Passed Yes
2025-08-25 It is recommended that the Board of Trustees adopts the 2025-2026 Official Budget for Katy Independent School District. Yes Passed Yes
2025-08-25 It is recommended that the Board of Trustees approves the claims administration program by Texas Association of School Boards Risk Management Fund for the period 9/1/2025 to 8/31/2026. Yes Passed Yes
2025-08-25 It is recommended that the Board of Trustees approves the delivery method for the new Opportunity Awareness Center facility. Yes Passed Yes
2025-08-25 It is recommended that the Board of Trustees awards a contract to VLK Architects, Inc. for design services necessary for a new Opportunity Awareness Center facility. Yes Passed Yes
2025-08-25 It is recommended that the Board of Trustees approves the delivery method update for Junior High School #19. Yes Passed Yes
2025-08-25 It is recommended that the Board of Trustees approve CW Local Policy. Yes Passed Yes
2025-08-25 It is recommended that the Board of Trustees approve the Remote Homebound Waiver. Yes Passed Yes
2025-08-25 It is recommended that the Board of Trustees approves the plat for Elementary School #49. Yes Passed Yes
2025-08-25 It is recommended that the Board of Trustees approve of an agreement between Katy ISD and RGV CDL Services, LLC. Yes Passed Yes
2025-08-25 It is recommended that the Board of Trustees approves of the minutes for the July Board meetings. Yes Passed Yes
2025-08-18 It is recommended that the Board of Trustees approves of the Adoption of Resolution approving Contingent Fee Legal Services Contract, including Findings Needed for Submission of Contingent Fee Legal Services Agreement and Request for Expedited Review by the Texas Attorney General as discussed in Closed Meeting. Yes Passed No
2025-08-18 It is recommended that the Board of Trustees approves of the Contingent Fee Legal Services Agreement with Thompson & Horton, LLP, Eiland & Bonnin, PC, and O'Hanlon, Demerath & Castillo, PC as discussed in Closed Meeting. Yes Passed No
2025-07-28 It is recommended that the Board of Trustees approve of Board Policy FD Local. Yes Passed No
2025-07-28 It is recommended that the Board of Trustees approves the District's May 2025 financial statements. Yes Passed Yes
2025-07-28 It is recommended that the Board of Trustees approves the District's July 2025 budget amendments. Yes Passed Yes
2025-07-28 It is recommended that the Board of Trustees approves the renewal of the Excess Workers Compensation Reinsurance Policy offered by Midwest Casualty with a $550,000 specific retention for an estimated deposit premium of $151,119 for Plan Year 2025-2026. Yes Passed Yes
2025-07-28 It is recommended that the Board of Trustees awards a contract to Anslow-Bryant Construction, LTD. for the campus infrastructure project at West Memorial Elementary School in the amount of $1,059,580 and approves the total project cost not to exceed $1,603,751. Yes Passed Yes
2025-07-28 It is recommended that the Board of Trustees approves the adoption of Policy Update 125 as recommended by the administration. Yes Passed Yes
2025-07-28 It is recommended that the Board of Trustees approves the 2025-2026 Discipline Management Plan and Student Code of Conduct. Yes Passed Yes
2025-07-28 It is recommended the Board of Trustees approves a Resolution to declare a good cause exception for armed security officer requirement. Yes Passed Yes
2025-07-28 It is recommended that the Board of Trustees endorse Dawn Champagne for TASB delegate and Lance Redmon for alternate delegate. Yes Passed Yes
2025-07-28 It is recommended that the Board of Trustees approves the 2025-2026 Professional Development Plan. Yes Passed Yes
2025-07-28 It is recommended that the Board of Trustees approves the Interlocal Agreement with Fort Bend County Municipal Utility District No. 173 ($25,000) and Katy Independent School District to construct playground equipment at Amy Campbell Elementary School. Yes Passed Yes
2025-07-28 It is recommended that the Board of Trustees approves the publishing of the Notice of Public Meeting to discuss Budget and Proposed Tax Rate, with a Maintenance and Operations Tax Rate and an Interest and Sinking Tax Rate. Rates will be determined based on Truth in Taxation calculations which utilize property value information to be provided by Harris, Fort Bend, and Waller Counties. Yes Passed Yes
2025-07-28 It is recommended that the Board of Trustees approve of the minutes for the June Board meetings. Yes Passed Yes
2025-06-23 It is recommended that the Board of Trustees approves of the sale of real property as discussed in Closed Meeting. Yes Passed Yes
2025-06-23 It is recommended that the Board of Trustees approves of an interlocal agreement with the City of Bellville concerning an in-kind equipment swap. Not Present at Vote: Rebecca Fox Yes Passed Yes
2025-06-23 It is recommended that the Board of Trustees approves the compensation plan as recommended and the compensation increase for the 2025-2026 school year, which includes: • 1st – 2nd year classroom teachers will receive a $2,500 stipend • 3rd – 4th year classroom teachers will receive a $2,500 increase through the House Bill 2 Teacher Retention Allotment (TRA) • 5th year and beyond classroom teachers will receive a $5,000 increase through the TRA • All other employees will receive a 3% increase from the midpoint of the pay grade. Yes Passed No
2025-06-23 It is recommended that the Board of Trustees approves the District's April 2025 financial statements. Yes Passed Yes
2025-06-23 It is recommended that the Board of Trustees approves the District's June 2025 budget amendments. Yes Passed Yes
2025-06-23 It is recommended that the Board of Trustees approves the proposal submitted by AETNA for Plan Administration and Individual Stop Loss Coverage Insurance Coverage for the Katy ISD Self-Insured Health Plan. Yes Passed Yes
2025-06-23 It is recommended that the Board of Trustees approves the proposal submitted by HEB to provide Pharmacy Services for the Katy ISD Self-Insured Health Plan for Plan Year 2026. Yes Passed Yes
2025-06-23 It is recommended that the Board of Trustees approves the application for the Raines Academy Optional Flexible School Day Program (OFSDP) for the 2025-2026 school year. Yes Passed Yes
2025-06-23 It is recommended that the Board of Trustees approves the design associated with the renovation and addition to Beck Junior High School as depicted in the design presentation prepared by Texas Arcadis, Inc. on June 16, 2025. Yes Passed Yes
2025-06-23 It is recommended that the Board of Trustees awards a contract to Foster Fence, Ltd. for the security fencing at multiple elementary school campuses in the amount of $2,701,639 and approves the total project cost not to exceed $3,586,721. Yes Passed Yes
2025-06-23 It is recommended that the Board of Trustees awards Land Tejas Companies a landscape easement associated with the construction of Cross Elementary School (#48) as depicted in the attached easement document. Yes Passed Yes
2025-06-23 It is recommended that the Board of Trustees adopts the attached prevailing wage rate schedule. Yes Passed Yes
2025-06-23 It is recommended that the Board of Trustees approves the Electronic Content Management (ECM) District wide expansion project to meet the immediate needs for workflow automation and document management. Yes Passed Yes
2025-06-23 It is recommended that the Board approves the Memorandum of Understanding for Operation of a Juvenile Justice Alternative Education Program (JJAEP) with Harris County. Yes Passed Yes
2025-06-23 It is recommended that the Board approves the Memorandum of Understanding for Operation of a Juvenile Justice Alternative Education Program (JJAEP) with Fort Bend County. Yes Passed Yes
2025-06-23 It is recommended that the Board of Trustees approves the 2025 - 2026 Texas Teacher Evaluation and Support System (T-TESS) Second Appraisers. Yes Passed Yes
2025-06-23 It is recommended that the Board of Trustees approves of the meeting minutes for the May 2025 Board meetings. Yes Passed Yes
2025-05-12 It is recommended that the Board of Trustees approve the 2024-2025 School Health Advisory Council (SHAC) representatives. Yes Passed Yes
2025-05-12 It is recommended that the Board of Trustees approves the District's March 2025 financial statements. Yes Passed Yes
2025-05-12 It is recommended that the Board of Trustees approves the contract for purchase of white fleet and police vehicles. Yes Passed Yes
2025-05-12 It is recommended that the Board of Trustees approves the District's May 2025 budget amendments. Yes Passed Yes
2025-05-12 It is recommended that the Board of Trustees approves the Interlocal Agreement with Harris County Department of Education (HCDE) for the provision of occupational, physical, and music therapy for the period of September 1, 2025 through August 31, 2026. Yes Passed Yes
2025-05-12 It is recommended that the Board of Trustees approves of the Attendance Boundary Modification (ABM) for the 2025-2026 School Year. Yes Passed Yes
2025-05-12 It is recommended that the Board of Trustees approve of the minutes for the April Board meetings. Yes Passed Yes
2025-05-12 It is recommended that the Board of Trustees denies the Level Three FNG grievance in FNG 24-082, thereby upholding the decision of the Level One and Level Two hearing officer. Yes Passed Yes