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Keller ISD board approves administrative hires, fleet lease, virtual employee health plan and policy updates; adopts no‑detachment resolution
Summary
Trustees voted 7–0 to approve several administrative hires, authorize a fleet lease partnership with Enterprise, adopt a one‑year Marathon Health virtual care program for employees, adopt TASB policy updates, and pass a resolution not to initiate a new district by detachment.
KELLER, Texas — At its May 15 meeting, the Keller ISD Board of Trustees approved multiple administrative and operational items unanimously and adopted a formal resolution declining to pursue creation of a new independent school district by detachment.
Personnel: The board approved administrative contracts for several principals and directors recommended by the administration, including Christina Benhoff (principal, Timber Creek High School), Sydney Bremer (principal, Trinity Meadows Intermediate), Brandy Crowe (director of language programs), Dr. Namica Williams (executive director of human resources) and Dr. Lisa McDaniels (director of special education). The motion to approve the employment recommendations passed by recorded vote 7–0.
Enterprise fleet proposal: Administration proposed a partnership with Enterprise Fleet Management to replace aging vehicles and provide fleet management expertise. John Allison said the district identified 22 vehicles for the initial phase and that nearly 84% of the fleet is over 10 years old with many vehicles past 85,000 miles. Keith Sidwell, Enterprise area sales manager, described the company’s "open ended equity lease" approach that preserves district equity and provides flexibility on replacement timing. Trustees authorized administration to enter into the lease agreement; the motion passed 7–0.
Employee health services: With the closure of the district’s KWell clinic, administrators recommended a one‑year transition to Marathon Health virtual primary‑care and mental‑health services for employees. The contract was presented as a budget‑predictable option priced at $12 per covered employee per month, paid by the district for the first year using an existing hospital benefit fund. Trustees approved the recommendation 7–0 after questioning about covered lives, caps and whether dependent coverage could be added in future negotiations.
Policy updates and resolution: Trustees adopted TASB policy update 01/24 changes to local policies (pages 40–76 of the board book) and unanimously approved a resolution stating Keller ISD "shall not initiate the creation of a new district by detachment" under Texas Education Code §13.103. Board members framed the resolution as a step to end controversy over possible detachment and to move forward in unity.
Votes at a glance: - Consent agenda (motion to approve): passed 7–0 (SEG 1162–1176). - Administrative contracts: passed 7–0 (SEG 2398–2431). - Authorization to enter lease with Enterprise Fleet Management: passed 7–0 (SEG 2585–2766). - Marathon Health virtual services (one‑year): passed 7–0 (SEG 2869–3239). - Policy updates (TASB 01/24): passed 7–0 (SEG 3240–3276). - Resolution — no action on district detachment (Tex. Educ. Code §13.103): passed 7–0 (SEG 3278–3335).
What’s next: Administrators said they will return to trustees with further budget and contract details, and the board will hold additional work sessions on budget matters before the statutory July 1 budget deadlines.
