Although some district officials and municipal leaders oppose the proposal, the Keller ISD school board may consider dividing the district in two.
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Keller ISD’s school board is expected to meet this week to discuss the idea of possibly splitting the district in half.
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President Charles Randklev said it’s an option for dealing with funding challenges while neighboring districts close campuses or cut programs.
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He did not share any specific details about the split.
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Randklev said if the board decides to move forward with the idea, a plan would be presented to the public for further discussion.
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Keller ISD’s school board is expected to meet this week to discuss the idea of possibly splitting the district in half.
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President Charles Randklev said it’s an option for dealing with funding challenges while neighboring districts close campuses or cut programs.
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He did not share any specific details about the split.
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Randklev said if the board decides to move forward with the idea, a plan would be presented to the public for further discussion.
KELLER, TexasThis week, a proposal to divide the Keller Independent School District is being discussed.
Charles Randklev, the president of the Keller ISD school board, is characterizing the division as a “reshaping” of the district.
He claimed that Keller ISD is facing previously unheard-of difficulties, much like other districts in the state. Additionally, while some nearby districts are reducing their programming or eliminating campuses, Keller ISD will think about “reshaping the district,” according to Rendklev.
What is unknown to us:
In Tarrant County, Keller ISD is the fourth-largest school district.
Regarding the division of the district, Rendklev has not yet confirmed reports or issued any information.
What they’re saying:
Two trustees have so far expressed their disapproval of the plan, claiming it “blindsided and shocked” them.
“Decisions of this size necessitate serious thought, community involvement, and vigorous debate. Property values, school funding, district resources, and the educational opportunities for present and future kids will all be negatively impacted for some time by the district’s detachment,” stated Trustee Joni Shaw Smith.
Chelsea Kelly reaffirmed that, stating that she is “not okay with the way this has been rolled out or that our community has had no input on this idea.”
Since a portion of Keller ISD is located in Fort Worth, Mayor Mattie Parker of Fort Worth also stated that she opposes the move.
Chris Coker, a trustee, stated that although the concept is startling, he wouldn’t be carrying out his elected duties if he didn’t consider every alternative for Keller ISD.
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Next steps:
According to Rendklev, the conversation will take place during an executive session on Thursday. The public is not permitted to attend the meetings.
According to Rendklev, if the board chooses to proceed with the proposal, it will provide the public with a plan “in an open and transparent manner.”
The Source: Keller ISD trustees’ social media posts and comments provided the information for this article.
