Here is a look back at a handful of the biggest ones:
1. Keller ISD passes controversial changes to gender identification policy
During their regular board meeting Aug. 22, Keller ISD board members unanimously passed more than a dozen policy changes.
One of the more controversial changes has to do with the gender identification of students, or what is referred to as the “pronoun policy.”
2. Keller ISD board denounces changes to Title IX by the Biden administration
Keller ISD board members unanimously approved a resolution during their regular meeting June 20 to denounce recent policy changes announced by the Biden administration.
The approved resolution focuses on policies related to transgender athletes and gender identity.
3. Keller ISD to provide alternative meals to students with unpaid lunch balances
Keller ISD began providing a new meal offering for students with unpaid lunch balances greater than $25 beginning Oct. 21.
Cafeteria and school employees were trained to proactively but discreetly notify students when their account is getting close to the $25 negative balance threshold.
4. Facing $28 million shortfall, Keller ISD trustees discuss budget cuts
Superintendent Tracy Johnson gave Keller ISD board of trustees a report on the district’s 2024-25 budget Jan. 25 that included a $28 million shortfall.
Johnson said that conversations about balancing the budget have been going on since August and that the thought of having to make staffing cuts weighed heavily on district leaders.
5. Keller ISD bans student cell phone usage during school hours
The Keller ISD board of trustees released a new policy to keep students from using cell phones during school hours during their regular meeting on July 25.
In an update to the Keller ISD community, Superintendent Tracy Johnson spoke about the frustrations that teachers and administrators have had trying to address challenges with students that are on their phones rather than learning.
