Keller ISD’s board meeting drew over 120 speakers, voicing concerns about a potential split of the district amid community outrage.

Things got heated when a voter accused the board of selling out the students. Ruthie Keys, a former board member, even walked out, frustrated with the lack of transparency. After two hours of speeches, only one person thought splitting the district was a good idea.
Danielle Dodie raised a good point, asking how a superintendent could understand the needs of teachers across 41 campuses. She suggested smaller districts might be better at tailoring their curriculum.
When the crowd started cheering against the board, the president had to walk out, calling for a recess. This all kicked off after some social media buzz about splitting the district during a recent snowstorm.
The board president confirmed the rumors were true, and the turnout was huge. The room was packed, and over 100 people were turned away due to fire code limits. Parents were really upset, questioning how the board could ignore the impact on students.
They urged the board to focus on the kids instead of politics and expressed anger over potentially giving taxpayer-funded buildings to the wealthier side of the district. In a statement, the board president asked for patience, assuring everyone that nothing was decided yet and that they would have a thorough public discussion before making any moves. He emphasized that any plan must benefit all 34,000 students in Keller ISD.