Senior vessel operator; licenced and insured insurance agent; scholarship athlete; father

Q&A: Meet the candidates running for New Caney ISD trustee Position 2

Meet the candidates for New Caney ISD trustee position 2 - Porter

Kevin D. Jensen II is a senior vessel operator and an insurance agent who is licensed and insured.

2026 Texas General Election

2026 Texas General Runoff

Nonpartisan

What would your top priorities be if elected? My top priority is restoring community trust by ensuring parents’ voices actively guide district decisions, giving families total confidence in our public schools. We must refocus on academic and civic excellence through foundational literacy, critical thinking, and real-world application.

Calls for academic and civic instruction focused on foundational literacy, critical thinking, and real-world application.

- Calls for academic and civic instruction focused on foundational literacy, critical thinking, and real-world application.

School Curriculum

How do you plan to balance responsible stewardship of taxpayer dollars while also prioritizing students’ education? With ongoing construction across our district, we must conduct strict audits to guarantee taxpayer dollars are spent wisely and transparently. Development must stay on schedule, within budget, and aligned with community priorities. Rigorous financial oversight ensures every dollar spent builds safe, high-quality facilities while protecting our local taxpayers.

Calls for strict audits and financial oversight of district construction projects to keep them on schedule, within budget, and aligned with community priorities.

Seeks strict audits and financial oversight of district construction projects to keep them on schedule, within budget, and aligned with community priorities.

- Seeks strict audits and financial oversight of district construction projects to keep them on schedule, within budget, and aligned with community priorities.

School Facilities & Resources

As of September 25, 2026, Kevin D. Jensen II did not have a website or any information online.

Student Wellbeing

Teachers

Why are you running for this position? I am running because public schools are the foundation of our republic, yet trust in the system is broken. Instead of driving parents to homeschooling or private options, I want our community to trust our district. I will ensure the people’s voices are heard, respected, and truly considered in every decision we make.

Wants to rebuild community trust in public schools rather than drive parents toward homeschooling or private options.

- Wants to rebuild community trust in public schools rather than drive parents toward homeschooling or private options.

Access to Education

Kevin D. Jensen II

As of September 25, 2026, Kevin D. Jensen II’s website did not contain information on this issue.

Kevin D. Jensen II
Senior vessel operator; licenced and insured insurance agent; scholarship athlete; father
Website:https://www.linkedin.com/in/kevin-jensen-ii-a0b719401/

Kevin D. Jensen II works as a senior vessel operator and as an insurance agent who is licensed and insured.

Prioritizes foundational literacy, critical thinking, and real-world application as part of academic and civic excellence.

Plans to ensure parents’ voices guide district decisions.

Calls for strict audits and financial oversight to keep district construction transparent, on schedule, within budget, and aligned with community priorities.

Calls for schools to emphasize foundational literacy, critical thinking, and real-world application to advance academic and civic excellence.

Calls for strict audits of district construction projects to keep them transparent, on schedule, and within budget.

Wants to rebuild community trust in district public schools so parents are not driven to homeschool or choose private schools.

Prioritizes basic literacy, critical thinking, and real-world application to advance academic and civic excellence.

Calls for strict audits of construction and financial oversight to keep development on schedule and within budget, and to ensure transparency and alignment with community priorities.

Wants the district to rebuild community trust in public schools rather than drive parents to homeschooling or private options.

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Ryan Schurdell

- A trustee is an elected member of a local school board who helps govern a public school district.

- Trustees represent community interests and are responsible for setting policies that guide how the school district operates.

- The board of trustees hires and evaluates the superintendent, who manages the day-to-day operations of the district.

- Trustees approve the district’s budget, monitor spending, and may set the local tax rate or call for bond elections to fund schools.

- The board also oversees educational programs, district goals, and overall performance.

- In Texas, trustees are elected to four-year terms, often on a rotating basis, so not all seats are elected at the same time.

- Trustees serve without financial compensation.

An official who sets policy for a local school district. 