Katy ISD Superintendent Spotlights Innovative Opportunities at Chamber State of Schools

KATY, TX [August 27, 2026] – Katy ISD Superintendent Ken Gregorski highlighted the District’s innovative approach to navigating a changing public education landscape during the Katy Area Chamber of Commerce State of Schools event, outlining strategies to retain current students, attract new families and expand opportunities across Katy ISD.

Gregorski joined Royal ISD Superintendent Megan C. Pape and Lamar CISD Superintendent Roosevelt Nivens. Each district leader was invited to address a topic of particular interest to their school community and highlight their district’s strategies for advancing public education in the year ahead. The annual event assembled business executives, community leaders and elected officials to discuss student success, workforce development and the role strong public schools play in supporting a thriving community.

“Public education is changing, and our District is committed to adapting while maintaining the excellence in education our families expect,” Gregorski said. “We are creating more choices, more flexibility and innovative pathways for students because we want families to see Katy ISD as the place where every child has access to multiple opportunities to succeed.”

As public school enrollment growth slows or declines in parts of Texas, Gregorski emphasized that school districts must adapt to an increasingly competitive education landscape. For Katy ISD, that means giving families more reasons to choose the District and more reasons to stay.

At the heart of that strategy is Innovative Pathways, a suite of programs and initiatives designed to strengthen student retention, attract new families and expand educational opportunities for students. By creating greater choice within the public school system, the District is positioning itself to respond to changing family needs while strengthening enrollment and the funding that follows students.

Gregorski highlighted several Innovative Pathways initiatives, including expanded Career and Technical Education programs developed in alignment with local business and industry partners. In high-demand fields, students can pursue career-ready credentials and enter the workforce immediately after graduation. Programs such as the District’s Water Operations Licensing and Underground Utilities  connect students directly with industry needs while building partnerships with businesses committed to hiring program graduates.

The District is also expanding flexibility for families. Its flexible school-day option gives students greater ability to balance school with work and other obligations, while Remain-in-Place transfers allow students to continue attending their Katy ISD schools even when their families move outside the District’s boundaries.

Katy ISD is also extending its reach beyond traditional attendance boundaries through its Legacy Virtual High School and High School Limited Open Enrollment, giving more students access to Katy ISD programs and creating new avenues for families to choose the District. The demand for flexible learning is already evident, as this past summer, Katy ISD served more than 7,600 students through more than 10,000 enrollments in virtual courses.

Throughout his presentation, Gregorski underscored the importance of responding to the evolving needs of students, families and employers. “There's a clear connection between innovation, opportunity and enrollment. When we respond to what families and employers need and create compelling reasons for students to choose Katy ISD and stay, we strengthen enrollment and generate additional funding to invest in our classrooms, programs and the learning experiences of the 94,000 students we serve.”

Katy ISD Superintendent Ken Gregorski shared the District’s strategies to innovate K-12 education at the Katy Area Chamber State of Schools event.

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