Keller ISD Parents Launch New Petition for Single-Member Districts After Split Plan Abandoned

Keller ISD's Abandoned Split Plan

• 📣 Parents in Keller ISD are launching a new initiative following the school board's decision to abandon plans for splitting the district.
• ❌ The district cited existing bond debt as the primary obstacle, stating there is "no viable path forward" for a district split.
• ⚠️ The board president's letter indicated that while the split is off the table for now, it did not explicitly state the issue is permanently resolved.

Fallout and Resignations

• 💸 The controversy over splitting the district led to the resignation of former superintendent Dr. Tracy Johnson.
• 💰 Her separation agreement includes a full year's salary of $207,500, unused sick leave, and a lump sum, totaling nearly $450,000.
• 🧑‍🏫 The district is also incurring costs for an interim superintendent.

New Petition for Board Representation

• ✍️ A new petition is gaining support among parents, advocating for single-member districts for the school board.
• 🎯 This change would ensure each voter has a single representative on the board, aiming to provide better geographic representation.
• 🌱 Parents hope this reform will foster a greater sense of ownership and trust in the school board's decisions.