
Karen Strope
Karen Strope has filed to run for At Large Position 7 in the 2026 College Station ISD Board of Trustees Election.
Date of Filing: Aug. 17, 2026
Ballot position: 2
About Karen
Vice President, Marketing, StataCorp LLC
My family and I have called College Station home for over 20 years, and College Station ISD has been an important part of our lives. I have two daughters who graduated from CSISD, and my son is currently enrolled in middle school. Having the three of them grow up in CSISD schools has given me the opportunity to experience our district through the eyes of a parent at different campuses, grade levels, and stages of education.
My connection to CSISD, however, extends far beyond being a parent. I have been actively involved in our schools and district—serving in PTO roles ranging from committee chairs to volunteer, participating on district advisory committees, and consistently looking for ways to support our teachers, students, and families.
Through those experiences, I have built relationships with educators, administrators, parents, and community members and have gained a meaningful understanding of both the incredible things happening in our schools and the challenges our families and educators sometimes face.
CSISD is deeply personal to me. My late husband graduated from A&M Consolidated. This is the community where I have raised my family, where my children have learned and grown, and where I have invested my time and energy for many years. I care deeply about its future and want to continue serving this community by helping ensure every student has the opportunity to succeed, every educator feels valued and supported, and every family knows their voice matters.
Candidate Questionnaire
Candidate information and questionnaire responses were provided by each candidate and are published as submitted.
- List your participation in CSISD school and/or district parent clubs, volunteer organizations, business partnerships or committees (any years)
- Include any other areas you have supported CSISD not included in the previous question
- List any local organizations in which you currently participate not related to CSISD
- Considering your background, skills, and talents, what positive contribution would you make as a member of the Board of Trustees?
- What are the responsibilities of the Board of Trustees?
- What role does the Board play in contributing student success?
- What are CSISD’s strengths, and how would you continue to foster those strengths as a trustee?
- What challenges does CSISD currently face, and what are possible solutions to address those issues?
List your participation in CSISD school and/or district parent clubs, volunteer organizations, business partnerships or committees (any years)
Include any other areas you have supported CSISD not included in the previous question
List any local organizations in which you currently participate not related to CSISD
Considering your background, skills, and talents, what positive contribution would you make as a member of the Board of Trustees?
What are the responsibilities of the Board of Trustees?
What role does the Board play in contributing student success?
What are CSISD’s strengths, and how would you continue to foster those strengths as a trustee?
What challenges does CSISD currently face, and what are possible solutions to address those issues?
Candidate Files
- Pre-Election Campaign Finance Report (30th day before election)
- Pre-Election Campaign Finance Report (8th day before election)
- Post-Election Campaign Finance Final Report
- Semi-annual Campaign Finance Report
- Semi-annual Campaign Finance Report