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Klein ISD school board to call for bond election in May

from the story:

Cain said he made a pledge to the board and community prior to their vote Tuesday.

"I understand that with any significant issue, there will be differences of opinion in the community, and I respect those opinions," Cain said. "I want to make sure that when things are stated in print or over the Internet, that the information is factually correct and complete so that people have the opportunity to make an informed decision.

"I pledge to make sure that everything we (Klein ISD) distributes in print or on the Internet is factually correct and complete."

Geez, and I was naive enough to think that had been the norm all these years. Guess not...

If only Cain practiced what he preaches!

The more I think about it, the more this seems like an attempt by the Axis of Envy (KO, KF, KC) to break the historic and sentimental attachments people have to Klein High. If they can move Klein High, it goes from being the oldest school to the newest, the darling of the district to its youngest child. Everyone moves up a step on the ladder of establishment, and they don't have to feel like they're always the Visitor when they play Klein in football.

I wonder if there have been analogous ploys by schools in other districts. Maybe Cy Falls, Cy Ridge, etc. have tried to move and rebuild Cy Fair because, after all, it's dangerous being so close to that freeway.

They will still have the name, colors and mascot. I think the majority would prefer a new school. Why have it on a piece of land that doesn't work for the district anymore? Maybe they could erect a small landmark if it so pleases them.

your group is doing nothing but wasting its time. If there is one thing I have learned in all this time with KISD it is this, no matter what you do, or say, or present they are still going to do what they want to do regardless. In fact, the District would love it if the School Board went away so they could have freedom to do that without the red tape. You think these steering committees are done to find the best bond? Everyone knows these were stacked in favor of KHS, why do you think that is? This bond was made up before then, and is already a done deal, the election, and these town halls are merely small hurdles for the District. Sure you could vote it down, but that is a tremendous effort that the District thinks you are not capable of, and right now they are right. So keep putting your ads in the paper, etc, it is all time and money that you will never see a return on.

Like I said before, I think this is a bad bond, it covers some, but not all the needs the District has as a whole. Your group thinks the District only applies to your immediate surroundings, it is a narrow view that comes off as arrogant. With the message you are sending throughout your community you and your group will destroy any credibility Gleannloch has as a voting block in the District, and your voice is eventually going to fall on deaf ears, if it hasn't already.

So your answer is to sit back and let the District take advantage of taxpayer money? Humble voted down a bond and reorganized their board. It can be done.