The proposed split of the Keller, Texas, school district to save money is put on hold for now after a heated and contentious meeting Thursday night.
At times, Thursday night's meeting of the Keller ISD school board felt like an airing of grievances. It seemed everyone was at odds with everyone. Parents yelled at the board, and the board president even yelled back at parents.
"I don't agree with this. I don't think it's right for kids," said Johnson."I don't know how we do this, and I don't know that I want to be a part of it, so I am prepared to offer my letter of resignation." Even outside lawmakers are urging the board to reconsider the proposal. Birt said doing so comes with a price and gave the superintendent a directive.
The issue will go to parent committees for more discussion before the board votes on the split. But parent Laney Hawes said those committees aren't fairly made up.
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