Katy ISD superintendent to resign January 2019

Amid ongoing controversy, Katy ISD Superintendent Lance Hindt has announced he will resign and retire effective January 1, 2019.

Hindt made the announcement during a board meeting on Thursday night. Hindt says he will help the district find his successor.

During that meeting, the board also voted in favor of engaging special outside counsel to pursue legal action for defamation on behalf of the superintendent, other school officials, and/or staff.