The Brazosport Independent School District Board of Trustees appointed Kenneth E. Schulte as the newest board member during the regular scheduled board meeting held Monday evening. Schulte was selected for appointment after the Board received applications and conducted interviews with interested candidates.
Schulte is a retired educator and coach with 37 years of experience, brings a wealth of knowledge and a deep commitment to student-centered education to his new role. He began his career as a teacher and coach, impacting countless students and athletes. After his teaching and coaching career, he served as the Maintenance Director for BISD for four years, demonstrating his dedication to the district's operational excellence.
With a deep understanding of the challenges facing school districts today—including reduced enrollment, decreased state funding, teacher shortages, and the need to prepare students for the future—Schulte is committed to ensuring that BISD continues to provide the best for its students. He believes the school board's role is to offer the best education, facilities, faculty, administration, and extracurricular opportunities. Additionally, he emphasizes the importance of holding district leaders accountable for maintaining safe, well-maintained schools staffed by individuals of intelligence and high character.
"My personal connection to BISD is profound," said Schulte. "I attended BISD schools, my children attended BISD schools, and now my grandchildren are attending BISD schools. Having worked at BISD for 30 years, my goal is to ensure that our district remains the best in the state of Texas."
Schulte holds a degree in Physics and Math from Sam Houston State University and has furthered his commitment to the community through volunteer efforts with the BISD Mentoring Program, Brazosport High School Physics Club, and the distribution of school supplies, holiday meals, and hurricane relief projects.
Schulte's appointment fills the vacancy left by the passing of long-serving Board Member Patty Sayes in June 2024. Schulte will serve in this role until the next election for Single-Member District 3, which will be held on May 3, 2025.
The BISD School Board is excited to welcome Kenneth Schulte and looks forward to his contributions to advancing the district's mission of excellence in education.
