This summary is in response to a recent Letter to the Editor (Feb. 23, 2011) that appeared in The Keller Citizen regarding a possible Keller ISD Tax Ratification Election.
All funds generated from a Tax Ratification Election would stay in Keller ISD.
KISD is not a “Robin Hood” district – in other words, the district does receive funds from the state rather than sending money away – therefore none of the additional revenue created from the Tax Ratification Election would have to go back to the state.
As has been publicized, Keller ISD could possibly face a deficit as high as $38 million depending on action taken by the state legislature. A Tax Ratification Election would generate around $16 million for KISD students, which obviously would still require drastic cuts district-wide.
Keller ISD has reduced its budget the past three years, and was recently recognized by the Texas State Comptroller’s office as one of the most efficient school districts in Texas (the top 3%) – experiencing great student achievement on an economical budget. The district did provide a raise for teachers last year, however that action was required by the state.