Public commenters accuse KELLER ISD trustees of secret discussions and cite Texas open-meetings rules

Several members of the public used the meeting’s audience-with-individuals period to sharply criticize the board and call for changes in leadership.

Stuart Rennie told trustees, "We, the voters of Keller ISD, didn't trust your two-faced assurances," and accused the board of holding ‘‘secret discussions that exclude the board members that the voters just sat in the room with you.’’ Rennie named provisions of the Texas Government Code and an attorney general opinion while warning about fines and potential criminal penalties for unauthorized closed meetings.

Rennie also accused the board’s attorney of "abusive tactics" and suggested the attorney’s conduct could violate professional conduct rules; those allegations were voiced as public comment and were not litigated or proven at the meeting.

Another commenter identified as Bubba Boo said the board needs a new president and explicitly said they did not think John Burt should be president. Rachel Jenkins urged trustees to ‘‘give them what they voted for’’ and strongly endorsed Chelsea Kelly’s leadership, citing Kelly’s record on unity, literacy and fiscal stewardship.

Why it matters: Public comments put pressure on trustees and framed the reorganization vote that followed. The remarks included explicit legal citations and accusations; the board did not respond during the public-comment period (per meeting rules).

The board proceeded to business after closing audience comments and moved to canvass and oath administration.