Justin "Bumpy" Wooldridge

Qualifications: What training, experience and characteristics qualify you for this position?

As a youth sports coach for many teams throughout Klein, I have existing relationships with parents and students. In this way, I am in touch with the needs of our community. As a father to current students, I am personally invested in the success of Klein ISD. With many years of experience in the energy industry, I can bring fresh ideas and a business-minded approach to the Board.

Opportunities: What opportunities for improvement do you identify in the District and how do you feel the Board should work towards those goals?

I have personal knowledge that improvements are needed regarding Klein ISD's special education programs. I also know that the South part of the district has been neglected and it's time to bring them back into the family. We also need Board members to be more accessible to the public and to repair our broken grievance process.

Funding: What actions can the Board take to secure the financial future of the District? Specifically, are there any expenditures you feel should be examined as a cost-saving measure?

Unfortunately, Klein ISD makes it very difficult to analyze their finances. Unlike every other district surrounding Klein, we do not have online access to the Check Register. That will be one of the changes which will help us answer this question as a community.

Supporting Teachers: What do you see as the most pressing issues facing teachers in the District? What actions can the Board take to better support and retain teachers?

With my wife being a teacher, I see firsthand that teachers need our full support! As a board member, I will help ensure that the student code of conduct is adhered to. This will help teachers with disruptive students. I will also ensure that teachers have the tools they need to teach successfully by reallocating funds to where they can be better utilized.

Future Voters: Assess how the District prepares students to participate in their country’s democracy and describe what the Board can do to support civic engagement efforts.

Our kids ARE our future! I am a big proponent of teaching civics and encouraging students to be politically active as adults. However, it is important this is done in a non-partisan way.