In front of a large group of parents and community people, the Keller ISD school board attempted to explain why it sees the need to divide. However, the bulk of those present don’t seem to have been persuaded.
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More than 200 parents signed up to speak at Thursday’s school board meeting that began at 5 p.m.
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Superintendent Dr. Tracy Johnson was noticeably absent from the meeting. Her name plate was also removed.
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The board is discussing the possibility of splitting the district in two. Also on the agenda is naming an interim superintendent. However, an announcement has not been made about the superintendent resigning.
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More than 200 parents signed up to speak at Thursday’s school board meeting that began at 5 p.m.
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Superintendent Dr. Tracy Johnson was noticeably absent from the meeting. Her name plate was also removed.
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The board is discussing the possibility of splitting the district in two. Also on the agenda is naming an interim superintendent. However, an announcement has not been made about the superintendent resigning.
KELLER, TexasIn front of a large group of parents and community people, the Keller ISD school board attempted to explain why it sees the need to divide. However, the bulk of those present don’t seem to have been persuaded.
The meeting on Thursday started at 5 p.m. and has continued ever since.
We know:
During the meeting, Superintendent Dr. Tracy Johnson was conspicuously absent. It is anticipated that the board will talk about her potential registration.
Over 200 individuals registered to speak on Thursday night, more than double the number of speakers from the special school board meeting that took place two weeks prior.
During the meeting, a map showing the planned divide was shown. Highway 377 is displayed as the boundary.
What they’re saying:
Many community residents, educators, and parents are still concerned about the possible separation and are demanding that the board be more transparent.
Additionally, they want the public to have a say in Keller ISD’s destiny.
Opponents of the split contend that the less wealthy area of the existing district would have to cope with the mounting debt and would no longer have access to Keller facilities.
“I should have everyone on the board staring at me. One parent stated, “It is completely unacceptable for you to take advantage of a vague law to permit a unilateral decision without the people’s vote.” “That is utterly repulsive. One of the sixth graders called you.
The opposing viewpoint:
Those who support the district split and favor smaller districts were clearly represented at Thursday’s meeting. They wore yellow or carried yellow ribbons to the meeting as a sign of support for the board.
The gathering two weeks earlier did not allow us to see the opposing viewpoint.
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Keller ISD discusses possibility of splitting the district in two
Charles Randklev, the president of the Keller ISD school board, is characterizing the division as a “reshaping” of the district.
“You have had to deal with the crowd, the commotion, and the criticism. However, you have maintained your attention,” remarked a different parent. “Your vision, bravery, and strength are not only admirable, but essential. If it provides children with better possibilities, I am in favor of splitting.
Missing Superintendent
We know:
Superintendent Dr. Tracy Johnson’s absence was another hot topic during Thursday’s meeting.
The superintendent’s designated chair was empty at the beginning of the meeting, and her name plate was taken off.
The board will appoint a temporary superintendent, according Thursday’s agenda.
Overview:
Charles Randklev, the board president, reaffirmed Thursday that the division is a direct result of public schools’ inadequate budget.
While defending the reconfiguration, Randklev made it clear that nothing is finalized at this time. According to him, committees have been established to investigate the potential for a split. But the board had previously selected them.
The Origin:This article’s information is derived from earlier FOX 4 reports and the school board meeting held by Keller ISD on Thursday.
