The Klein ISD Board of Trustees Creed
I am a
citizen elected to represent the people of the entire school district,
not just a specific group of people, or those living in a certain
subdivision or area. I realize that my authority as a member of the
Board of Trustees only exists during a legally announced meeting and
that at all other times I am a private citizen.
I do not need
to know all of the facets of the educational process or of general
school administration. I am not expected to do this work, but I am
responsible for seeing that the work is done. My work as a member of the
Board of Trustees consists of assisting in choosing a competent
superintendent to guide the district, deciding within the provisions of
the applicable laws what is to be done, setting educational priorities,
and appraising the work to see that it is done competently and
economically. The administration of the educational program and the
conduct of school business shall be left to the superintendent of
schools and his staff.
As a member of the Board of Trustees, I
deal directly with the superintendent or through the Board president
and do not attempt to handle school business matters with other district
employees. I listen impartially to all persons who come to me with
questions, problems, and/or comments on the capabilities or
personalities of school employees, and direct them to the appropriate
employees of the school district and apprise them of the administrative
procedure for all grievances.
I must make my own decisions. I
will not join any faction or group on the Board of Trustees. Each time I
cast my vote it will be because of my feelings on the individual issue,
not because of anyone else's position or voting alignment. I abide by
majority decisions of the Board and I publicly support these decisions
even though I may have voted with the minority. I do not seek special
privileges for myself, my relatives or my friends. I desire that the
people of the community shall have an education that is as complete and
adequate as it is possible to provide. I must never neglect my personal
obligation to the community and my legal obligation to the State, nor
surrender these responsibilities to any other person, group, or
organization. With dignity and honor, I want to serve the school
district; with humility and to the best of my ability, I shall discharge
my great public trust.