The Killeen Independent School District announced via Facebook Wednesday that students and staff will have a late start Thursday morning due to the likelihood of winter weather conditions.
Nearly 12% of Killeen ISD employees have now contracted COVID-19, according to Killeen Educators Association president Rick Beaule who spoke via Zoom during the public comment portion of the school
A Killeen High School senior died last Tuesday night, according to a statement released by the Killeen Independent School District on Monday.
âThe Killeen High School family is greatly saddened to hear of the loss of a KHS student. We have received permission from the family to share that a member of the senior class passed away Tuesday night. No additional information is available at this time,â the statement read. âOur thoughts and prayers are with the studentâs family and friends.â
The student was coded as an in-person learner at KHS, district spokeswoman Taina Maya confirmed Monday.
Multiple social media posts have alleged the student died of complications due to COVID-19, but Maya could not confirm the allegation.
The Killeen Independent School District board of trustees will meet in closed session today to evaluate Superintendent John Craft’s contract, renewal, and compensation.