kleinwood - april 2012
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KLEINWOOD
KLEIN ISD 2008 BOND FUNDS REALLOCATED
District shifts funds from original program to support growth
After months of study, the Klein ISD Board of Trustees approved the reallocation of $67 million from the 2008 Bond program. These funds were originally programmed to build an additional high school in Klein ISD. Reallocating these monies enables the district to delay a bond referendum until 2016.
“Avoiding a bond election in these difficult financial times is the most prudent thing to do for our community,” said KISD Board of Trustees president Jim Smith.
In the original 2008 bond plan, the district scheduled a fifth high school to open in 2013 based upon enrollment projections and demographic data from 2007. The total amount of funds budgeted for the project was $131 million.
Due to the decline in the economy and the slowing of student growth rate in KISD, the fifth high school is now projected for 2019-2020. Board member Ronnie Anderson applauds the district for its data-driven decision making.
“The district has taken appropriate steps to update the projections and demographic data so decisions we (the Board) make are based on current and sound information, and are also in the best interest of the students and the taxpayers,” said Anderson.
The original bond funds approved by voters in 2008 were scheduled to deplete in 2012. The long range plan for the district included a bond referendum this year to address future growth, school repairs and renovations, and the acquisition of school buses and technology. The district is not seeking a bond referendum in 2012 due to the many factors associated with the economic downturn.
However, the need for a future elementary, school repairs and renovations, and buses still exist and are among the Board’s concerns.
“If the district does not reallocate these funds, a bond referendum would be required in 2013 to meet these needs,” said long-time board member Georgan Reitmeier. “We do not want to burden our taxpayers at this time when we already have approved bond funds that we can use for these projects.”
Despite the need for the projects from the 2008 Bond, the district is aware future
April 2012 Volume 2, Issue 4
KleinwoodKrierOfficial Publication
of the Kleinwood Homeowners Association
K KleinwoodKrierOfficial Publication
of the Kleinwood Homeowners Association
Kleinwood Dolphins back in
action for 2012!
Register for the Kleinwood Dolphins swim team Saturday, April 14, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Kleinwood pool, 16530 Kleinwood Drive Spring, TX 77379. Visit the Dolphins’ new website at http://www.kleinwooddolphins.swim-team.us/ or visit the team Facebook page at http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=46967008882
The initial team schedule for the 2012 season includes:5/19/12: Away at Wimbledon5/26/12: Home vs Raveneaux6/2/12: Away at Bridgestone6/9/12: Away at Candlelight Hills6/16/12: Home vs Terranova 6/23/12: Divisionals (TBA) (Continued on page 3)
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KLEINWOODIMPORTANT NUMBERSKLEINWOOD MAINTENANCE BOARDLarry Chamberlin, President ........................... 281-580-2222Ronnie Brod, Vice President ............................ 281-370-9200Tom Houser, Secretary .................................... 281-379-6517Jeff Gobbell, Treasurer ..................................... 281-251-7767Kelly Smith, Director at Large ......................... 281-370-9735
KLEINWOOD MUNICIPAL UTILITY DISTRICTRobert Ehmann, President .............................. 281-251-8621Sherry Allard, Vice President ........................... 281-923-8603Joe Fratangelo, Secretary/Treasurer .................. 281-251-3189Bernie Bryl, Assis. V. P. & Asst. Sec ................. 281-251-2688Mike Morgan, Assis. Sec.& Investment Off. .... 281-376-6607
MANAGEMENT COMPANYChaparral Management ................................... 281-537-0957
POOL MANAGEMENT COMPANYSouthwest Pool Management .......................... 281-370-2474MUD FACILITY MANAGER & BUILDING RENTALSRoger Schuett .................................................. 281-685-1275
NEIGHBORHOOD COORDINATORSMessage Board Coordinator ........................................OPENJeff Gobbell, Pool Liaison ................................ 281-251-7767Mona Currey, Newsletter Editor ............ [email protected] Brod, Tennis Liaison ........................... 281-370-9200John Bush, Signs ....................................................................Head Block Captain ....................................................OPEN
SCHOOLSMittelstadt Elementary .................................... 832-484-6711Kleb Middle School......................................... 832-249-5500Klein High School ........................................... 832-484-4000
COMMUNITY SERVICESEmergency .......................................................................911 Harris County Constable ................................ 281-376-3472C.C.E.M.S ...................................................... 281-440-4300St. Lukes Vintage Hospital .............................. 832-534-5000Methodist Willowbrook Hospital .................... 281-737-1000Poison Control Center .................................... 281-654-1701Waste Management ......................................... 713-686-6666Klein VFD Business Office .............................. 281-376-4449Water/Sewer Repairs (24/7) ............................. 832-467-1599Water/Sewer Billing Questions ........................ 832-467-1599Reliant Energy/HL&P .................................... 713-207-7777Centerpoint (report streetlight outings) ........... 713-207-2222Harris County Library, Barbara Bush Branch .. 281-376-4610Harris County, Precinct 4 ................................ 281-353-8424Harris County Animal Control ....................... 281-999-3191Aircraft Noise Complaints ............................... 281-233-3900Environmental Development Partners ............. 832-467-1599
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KLEINWOOD
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America’s Angels is comprised of experienced and well trained professionals. Through providing the appropriate training and support to our Foster Parents, we provide a nurturing, caring, and safe environment to the children in our care. America’s Angels has the resources to meet the needs and challenges of children and families.
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Payment Plans Offered for Special Circumstances
The 82nd Legislature mandated that all HOA’s in the state of Texas must offer a resident the opportunity to pay their delinquent assessment in a minimum of three (3) payment plans.
If you have special circumstances that prohibit you from paying your delinquent balance in full, you may qualify for payment plan installments.
Please contact Chaparral Management at 281.537.0957 to determine how we can help you get your account current.
Interest continues to accrue on the unpaid balance until paid in full, and there is an administrative fee for any payment plan requested and approved.
changes are inevitable. “Adjustments such as this are needed from time to time in
any multi-year program to address changing environments and circumstance,” said Superintendent Dr. Jim Cain.
The Board approved the adjustment of the 2004 Bond to address the discovery of mold in four elementary campuses, which moved the Klein Instructional Center addition to the 2008 Bond program.
The 2008 Bond also had funds reallocated from the addition of another intermediate school to the construction of two future elementary schools in Bernshausen and West Rayford. Additionally, the Board approved the reconstruction of Klein High School and the delay of the construction of a fifth high school based on district needs.
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KLEINWOODNorthwest Houston Mothers of Multiples
The Northwest Houston Moms of Multiples group is having their bi-annual Buy/Sell on
Saturday, April 21.We will be selling every kind of baby gear, baby clothes, kids clothes, maternity clothes, toys, furniture, games, household items and more!! Come see us!
Where: The KidsRKids parking lot10740 Barker CypressCypress, Texas. 77433
When: Saturday, April 21, 20127am-12pm
Come early and bring cash!
This is a Multiple Family sale with lots of great stuff! See you there! NWHMOM assists mothers of multiple birth children by lending them support; sharing information and relating experiences of the joys and struggles of raising multiples. We have playgroups for children newborn to school age, as well as weekend playgroups.
The Northwest Flyers Track Club will host two free open house / registration sessions for all middle and high school athletes and their parents interested in joining for the 2012 season.
The events will be held on Thursday, April 5, and Friday, April 20, from 7:00 - 8:30 PM at Cypress Creek High School, 9815 Grant Rd., Houston.
The Northwest Flyers is a youth (ages 6 -18) track organization, affiliated with USA Track & Field. The club provides a full program of “track” events such as sprints,
hurdles, middle distance, distance and relays, and “field” events such as long jump, triple jump, high jump, pole vault, discus, shot put and javelin.
It is an excellent “off-season” program for young athletes who currently compete on their middle school or high school track teams.
Visit the team website at http://www.northwestflyers.org for registration forms and information prior to the session, or contact Linette Roach at (281) 587-8442, or [email protected].
Northwest Flyers Open House & Registration
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KLEINWOOD
Butterfly Festival Fun for Family
SUNDAY, APRIL 22, 12-3:00 PM
Messiah Lutheran Church is hosting its annual Butterfly Family Festival on Sunday, April 22, 12-3:00 PM at 11522 Telge Road in Cypress. The event will include a barbecue lunch, a silent auction, a raffle, a live butterfly release, and games and activities for all ages. Raffle items include an iPad 2 and other popular electronics. The silent auction includes great items, large and small.
There will be lots of free activities, including two free shows with a professional puppeteer and a chance to meet a clown and her friend (pictured)! This year there will be an opportunity to view Messiah’s staff locked in combat via sumo wrestling, and even participate if you choose!
The day’s events will benefit Chrysalis, A Grace Place for Children, featuring a Christian preschool, after school, and summer camp programs. Chrysalis Christian Preschool admits students of any race, color, and national or ethnic origin. Bring the whole family to see the butterfly release, eat some great food, and have some fun! Craft booths are invited. Call 281-807-0764 or go to www.messiahlc.org for further information.
Opportunities to host International Exchange
StudentsHosting an international student is a great way to travel
without ever leaving home. There are two organizations that sponsor these students in our area: AYUSA and the Center for Cultural Interchange.
AYUSA International is a nonprofit high school foreign exchange student organization. The organization welcomes teenagers from over 60 countries worldwide and provides host family placement and ongoing supervision for 5 and 10 month academic programs.
These exceptional young people look forward to a warm bond of friendship with your family and a rewarding cultural exchange.
To host a student via AYUSA, Call Ayusa Interenational at 1-888-552-9872 or email at [email protected].
Locally you can contact Vicki Odom at [email protected] or call 832-455-7881 for more information as well. The Center for Cultural Interchange (CCI) is a nonprofit international educational exchange organization established in 1985 and is based in Chicago, IL. CCI organizes high school exchange, short-term homestays, ESL camps, intern and trainee, summer work travel programs in the U.S. and through their Greenheart Travel division, study, teach, work, volunteer, and language programs in over 35 countries around the world. CCI now sends and receives close to 10,000 participants annually. To host a student via CCI, contact Jennifer Tausworthe, via email at [email protected], or by phone at 713-203-6556.
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