Keller ISD Eyes School Closures Amid Enrollment Drop

0:00Keller Independent School District in North Texas is eyeing some tough cuts. Enrollments down by 1,600 students since last year, hitting state funding hard. The district's not running at full capacity with empty seats everywhere, so a committee's pushing to close campuses starting in the 20. 27. 2028 school year. Tomorrow at 5 p.m., the Long Range Planning Committee and Citizens Bond Advisory Committee meet at headquarters. They'll recommend school closures and a bond package to the board, though no final votes yet. It's open to the public, but they're keeping quiet on which schools might shut down. Parents and locals are buzzing, worried about the ripple effects on kids and communities. This isn't just Keller. Plenty of North Texas districts are shrinking too, blaming ships like families opting out for other options. Superintendent's report lays it out, steady enrollment drops projected over the next decade with a whopping $34 million state funding. Hit by 2029, 2030. They're planning ahead to keep things sustainable.

1:02As these talks heat up, eyes are on how vouchers play in, with nearly 275,000 families applying statewide for up to 10. $1,000 each toward private schools. Districts like Keller are adapting fast to stay ahead of the curve. Stay informed with Dallas News Today, AI-powered updates. I'm Corey with The Story.