Keller ISD Eyes School Closures, Savings

0:00Keller Independent School District in Texas is eyeing school closures to tackle dropping enrollment and tie budgets. They've lost over 4,000 students in the last five years, and projections show more declines ahead from fewer births and less influx of young families. The plan targets three intermediate schools, Bear Creek, Parkwood Hill, and Trinity Meadows plus Shady Grove Elementary which needs big fixes. They'd shift elementaries to cover up through 5th grade and middles from 6 to 8th, streamlining the whole setup. Trustees, like Randy Campbell, back at heart, calling it a smart, well-planned move to dodge a $9 million deficit. Parents get it too. Folks like Lenny Hall say it's gut-wrenching and stressful, especially hitting her kid directly, but the low enrollment numbers. Under 70% capacity, may combining campuses the only play. This could save at least $51,600,000 in upgrades, with changes kicking in for the 2027-28.

1:02School year if approved, officials stress they're handling the shift carefully to keep things stable long-term. Discussions roll on at the next trustee meeting April 23rd, so communities are bracing while pushing for the district's future strength. Stay informed with Dallas News Today, AI-powered updates.