Sponsored by Katy ISD, the Katy Area Chamber of Commerce and the West Houston Association

The Katy Business Promise unites our community through a deep commitment to public education and the long-term prosperity it brings to our area.  The Katy Business Promise fulfills its mission of increasing community participation in Katy ISD schools by sponsoring two annual events, Walk a Mile in My Shoes and Promise to Read, and co-hosting Brown Bag Lunch presentations with area businesses.

To support the Katy Business Promise, you may:

	Join the Katy Business Promise as a member Financial support for the Katy Business Promise and its programs is provided by the community through membership.  To join, please complete the membership agreement and mail it with your membership dues to the Katy Business Promise address listed below.
	Volunteer for Walk a Mile in My Shoes, One-day teacher/business exchange pairing community volunteers with a classroom teacher based on curriculum.  Business volunteers visit the Walk a Mile campus and actually teach two class periods. On a subsequent day, teachers visit their business partners work to see firsthand application of their curriculum.  Walk a Mile is hosted every spring at various Katy ISD secondary campuses.
	Volunteer for Promise to Read. During Promise to Read, volunteers visit a Katy ISD elementary campus and spend 30 minutes reading to a class.  Promise to Read is sponsored every November at various elementary schools.
	Co-host a Brown Bag Lunch presentation. Co-hosted by the Katy Business Promise and sponsoring business, Brown Bag offers workplace presentations to KBP member employees. A variety of topics, including educational trends, homework tips, and innovations and insights are presented by Katy ISD administrators and department directors.

Contact:

Tracy Janda
Katy Business Promise Executive Director
2501 South Mason Road, Suite 230
Katy, TX, 77450
281-647-3220