At the Katy Parents of Gifted and Talented Forum on April  24, 2008, all 8 candidates for Katy ISD School Board were presented 5 pledges and asked to sign.  Kameron Searle, Cynthia Blackman and Chris Sanders have signed the following pledges to promote a more ethical and open Katy ISD School Board, Administration and District.  Their opponents have not signed these pledges.

Pledges
For
School Board Candidate of Katy ISD Board of Trustees


Preface: “Because I am seeking a position on the school board in order to serve, to give rather than to take, and because I want every penny possible of our tax dollars to be spent in the classroom where they belong with our children and their teachers.


PLEDGE #1
I pledge that my immediate family, including parents, and children, grandchildren and cousins, will not do business in any way, shape, fashion or form, directly or indirectly, with the school district and/or its vendors during my tenure.


PLEDGE #2
I pledge that I and my immediate family, including parents, children, grandchildren and cousins, will not accept any gifts or payments of any kind including but not limited to goods, services, cash, meals, travel and reimbursement from the school district and/or its vendors during my tenure. This includes all board trainings and all board meals and retreats; in lieu of a catered taxpayer-funded dinner even during meetings I will bring my own provisions.


PLEDGE #3
I will request that the district post its check register online at each and every board meeting during my tenure until such time as this occurs.


PLEDGE #4
I will request that the Superintendent'’s employment contract be posted on the district’s website along with a salary and stipend schedule for all employees.


PLEDGE #5
I will request that the district get rid of any and all credit cards including those maintained by the administration and board, and all such cards by any name including ‘P-Cards,’ ‘Pro-Cards,’ ‘Procurement Cards,’ ‘Super Cards,’ and the like.


PLEDGE#6
I will request that all school board meetings will be videotaped.