Klein Independent School District (Klein ISD) is a school district that covers 87.5 square miles (227 km2) of land in Harris County, Texas, United States. Almost all of the territory is unincorporated; a small portion of Houston is within the district's limits. 41,800 students attend Klein ISD Schools for the 2007-08 school year. Klein ISD is part of the taxation base for Lone Star College System. Dr. Jim Cain is Superintendent of Schools.
In 2010 and 2009, the school district was rated "recognized" by the Texas Education Agency.[1]
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Klein ISD serves unincorporated portions of northern Harris County, Texas, United States and includes the communities and neighborhoods of Klein, Kohrville, Louetta, North Houston, Greenwood Forest, Woods of Wimbledon, Windrose and Gleannloch Farms. Additionally, some areas within the Spring and Tomball postal designations, as well as a portion of "Acres Homes", which is within the city limits of Houston, are also served by Klein ISD.
On May 10, 2008 a bond referendum for $646.9 million was passed with ~52% (4732 of 9152) of the ballots for it.[2][3]
The district was named for Adam Klein who led many German immigrants into the area in 1849. Originally named Rural High School District No. 1 in July 1928, it became known as the Klein Independent School District in February 1938. By Board Policy, all high schools will include the name 'Klein' as the first word.
In 1971, Dr. Donald Richard Collins became the district's superintendent, a position he served until his retirement in 2000. Under his tenure, the number of schools in the district rose from 6 to over 30. It was largely under his influence that the district adopted and continued the policy of naming the schools after early immigrants to the area. These families were largely German in ancestry, and in many cases were related to the Klein family. In 2001, Klein Collins High School was named in his honor.
All schools are located in unincorporated Harris County, Texas.
High School Program
Doerre Intermediate School was built in 1984. The school was relieved by the opening of Krimmel Intermediate School in fall 2007. The Doerre mascot is an Indian warrior. The Principal is Cissy Saccomanno with the assistant principals Mr. Larry Dommino, Ms. Ursula Johnston and Mrs. Karen Rochen Students continue on to either Klein High School or Klein Oak High School.
Kleb Intermediate School is modeled after the Doerre Intermediate School. The Principal is Pam Bourgeois. The mascot is the Bearcub. All students continue into Klein High School.
Klenk has a Houston mailing address but is not located within city limits. The school opened on August 24, 1992. It was named after early German settlers in the area. Klenk's mascot is the cougar and the school is usually enrolled with 800 to 1,200 students. The school is located adjacent to the Cutten Green and Champions Point Village subdivisions. The former principal, Lynn Allen, retired in 2006 and the former assistant principal, Sandra Simi took the job. Klenk also hosts a radio station, KUGR, and is announced every morning by a group of 5th graders. Each year, 4th graders can audition to become part of KUGR for the next year. Klenk is also known for their musicals and plays.
The school feeds into Wunderlich Intermediate School and then into Klein Forest High School.
Klein Intermediate was built in the early 1980s. The school's Principal is Bob Anderson. The Klein mascot is the falcon and its school colors are red, white and, black. Klein Intermediate students continue on to Klein Forest High School.
Ulrich Intermediate School is modeled after Krimmel Intermediate. The Principal is Dr. Kathy Brown. The mascot is a Bulldog. Most students feed into Klein Oak High School. Ulrich opened in August 2010. The school relieved over-crowding at Krimmel Intermediate and parts of Kleb and Doerre. Many were surprised by the fact that Ulrich would not distribute personal Tablet PC's to each individual student as the previous Krimmel Intermediate had done, but were the first Intermediate School in Klein ISD to have assembled a second gymnasium to its facility. Ulrich is the latest Intermediate School to be opened in Klein ISD.
The school administrators are:
The school's colors are Blue and Red.
Opened in Fall 2007,[5] Krimmel Intermediate School relieved at least three other intermediate schools. The school feeds to Klein Oak High School.
The school administrators are:[6]
The mascot for the Krimmel Intermediate Knights is Sir Techknowalot, named because of schools use of Tablet PCs. Krimmel is the first school in Klein ISD to distribute Tablet PCs (Compaq TC4400) to each student.[5]
The school colors are Black and Silver.
Frank Elementary School[7] opened in 2007.It is a redesign of Bengnus Elementary School
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