KLEIN, Texas – Parents across Klein ISD say they’re worried about their children’s safety after several gun-related incidents happened on district campuses in just one week. Now, a newly formed group of families is pushing for answers — and stronger security measures.
The group calls itself the Klein ISD Parent Safety Coalition, and members say they plan to hold a community meeting this week to gather support and petition signatures aimed at prompting action from district leaders.
Growing concerns among parents
For many parents in the district, recent events have added new anxiety to the daily routine of sending their children to school.
Carlee Cobb, a Klein ISD parent, has two children in the district — a third and a sixth grader.
She says the recent incidents have left many parents feeling uneasy.
“I’m stressed, always stressed. It’s a terrifying thought,” Cobb said when asked how she feels about sending her kids to school each day.
According to parents in the coalition, three separate firearm-related incidents occurred on Klein ISD campuses in a single week.
Those incidents include:
- A student discharging a firearm inside a restroom at Klein Collins High School
- An armed man wearing tactical gear entering Zwink Elementary School through what parents say was an unsecured door
- A student bringing a handgun onto the campus of Klein High School
Cobb says the events have changed how she thinks about her children’s school days.
“The second that he gets to his bus stop, he texts me,” she said of her son. “Even though I get notifications from the school district, it still gives me some sense of ‘okay, he’s going to be fine’ because he’s on the bus.”
Coalition calls for stronger safety measures
Now parents are organizing to push for changes.
The Klein ISD Parent Safety Coalition plans to host a community meeting Tuesday night at the Memorial Northwest Community Center. Organizers say they plan to collect signatures for a petition urging the district to adopt stronger safety measures.
Some of the changes parents say they want include:
- Installing metal detectors on campuses
- Additional safety training for school staff
- Increasing the number of police officers assigned to campuses
“Metal detectors are a must,” Cobb said. “Training the staff — maybe even more police officers on duty.”
Community meeting planned
Organizers say the meeting is open to all Klein ISD families and community members who want to share concerns or support the effort.
“We want to see any and everybody we can be there because these are our children,” Cobb said. “This is their safety.”
The coalition says it has also sent a formal demand letter to district leaders and state lawmakers asking for a written response within 14 days outlining how they plan to address the concerns.