Another North Texas public school district has campus closures on the horizon. This time, it’s Keller Independent School District.<\/p>\n
The district reported enrollment has steadily dropped<\/a>, which means less state funding.\u00a0<\/p>\n On Thursday, the Long-Range Planning Committee & Citizens Bond Advisory Committee will recommend that the board downsize the district by voting to close campuses. They will also recommend a bond package.<\/p>\n Ahead of the meeting, Keller ISD did not reveal which schools are on the chopping block or how many. The meeting is simply to discuss. No vote will be made.\u00a0<\/p>\n Closures would be effective for the 2027-2028 school year.<\/p>\n That committee meeting is at 5 p.m. at district headquarters and is open to the public.\u00a0<\/p>\n Here’s what we know, according to a report from the superintendent:<\/p>\n Enrollment has dropped by 1600 students since last school year.The district is projecting a continued steady decline in student enrollment for the next 10 years.By the 2029-2030 school year, the district projects a loss of $34 million in funding from the state.Keller ISD is currently not operating at full capacity, meaning many seats and classrooms are empty.Keller ISD is not alone<\/p>\n Many districts across North Texas are attributing this decline in enrollment to many reasons. One of those is the state’s new private school voucher program<\/a>.<\/p>\n