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Board work session covers devices, fundraising ideas, feeder‑pattern branding and election timing

Keller Independent School District Board of Trustees · October 24, 2025
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Summary

In a multi-topic work session trustees discussed K–2 device ratios and testing logistics, explored education endowments and sponsorships for revenue, debated feeder‑pattern mascot standardization, and reviewed legislative options and tradeoffs for moving trustee elections to November under new state law.

During the Oct. 23 work session trustees held extended conversations on four strategic topics: classroom technology and testing logistics, alternative revenue generation ideas, feeder‑pattern mascot standardization, and potential changes to trustee election timing under recent state legislation.

On devices, administrators explained that K–2 classrooms are operating on class sets rather than 1:1 devices, which has required longer MAP testing windows on some campuses; trustees discussed instructional tradeoffs, screen‑time concerns, and the possibility of phased technology refreshes — acknowledging the cost constraints and noting that device replacement cycles and bond timing would affect options.

On new revenue, administration and the Education Foundation explored endowment ideas and sponsorship opportunities (naming rights, bus/venue sponsorships). Staff cautioned that some uses of sale proceeds are legally restricted and that endowments are a long‑term strategy requiring careful governance, likely through the Foundation.

Trustees entertained a community proposal to standardize feeder‑pattern mascots and branding to build continuity (for example: start students in a unified mascot identity at elementary school and carry that through middle and high school). Trustees agreed the idea has community appeal but requires phased, campus‑level buy‑in, PTA support, and careful budgeting for rebranding costs; administration agreed to research options and return proposals.

Finally, trustees reviewed House Bill 3546 and companion measures that permit boards to move trustee elections to November. The board debated the tradeoffs — higher turnout in November versus the argument that May voters may be more locally informed — and several trustees requested a public‑input process and additional study before taking action. Administration confirmed there would be no cost savings for non‑bond November board elections under current county charging rules; if elections coincide with bond elections, costs could be combined.

What’s next: Administration will report back with options and additional public‑input opportunities on devices, endowment mechanics, feeder‑pattern branding implications, and a study and public outreach plan concerning election timing and statutory requirements.