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Speakers urge changes to Keller ISD leadership; supporters rally behind Chelsea Kelly
Summary
Two public commenters asked trustees to change leadership: one called for removal of the president, another praised Chelsea Kelly and urged trustees to respect voters' choices.
During the audience-with-individuals portion, multiple speakers focused their remarks on board leadership. One attendee told trustees, "we need a new president" and named John Burt as someone who should not serve as president, while another speaker urged support for Chelsea Kelly as president, citing her fiscal management and advocacy for literacy.
Rachel Jenkins, speaking in support of Chelsea Kelly, said the community voted for trustees who oppose the district split and praised Kelly's work on literacy and fiscal stewardship. Jenkins said, "Her dedication to preventing the district from splitting has preserved the unity that makes our schools strong." The chair closed public comment after the scheduled speakers finished and the board moved to certify the election and proceed with reorganization.
The remarks framed leadership as a central immediate concern for several community members and foreshadowed the board's subsequent officer elections.
