The Keller Independent School District has announced that they will not be moving forward with plans to split the district in order to address budget constraints. Board President Dr. Charles Randklev cited the $700 million debt from previous bonds as a major obstacle in the reshaping process that would require tens of millions of dollars in additional funding. Despite this setback, the district remains committed to finding viable solutions for the community.
This decision comes after complaints were made to the Texas Education Agency regarding the district’s governance, although the TEA clarified that they are not investigating Keller ISD. The sudden consideration of a split by some district leaders had raised concerns about transparency among parents.
The idea of splitting the district was initially proposed as a way to save money, reduce class sizes, and provide more individual attention to students amidst a multi-billion-dollar budget deficit. This proposal led to a public outcry, resulting in Superintendent Dr. Tracy Johnson’s resignation in opposition to the plan. Dr. Cory Wilson has since been appointed as the interim replacement.
The information in this article is sourced from Keller ISD School Board President Charles Randklev’s Facebook page and previous news coverage. Despite the challenges faced by the district, they are committed to finding solutions that will best serve the Keller ISD community.
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