A trustee from Keller ISD has resigned following controversy surrounding the unauthorized filming of a documentary inside Central High School by an evangelist film crew from the Netherlands.
The incident, which occurred on Feb. 9, prompted concerns from parents and students regarding student privacy and school security. They have called for another trustee to resign in response to the breach.
Sandi Walker, KISD Place 3 Trustee, announced her resignation via Facebook on Sunday night, stating, “After spending time in prayer, conversations with family and close friends, I have made the decision to resign from my position as school board trustee.”
The controversy emerged after it was revealed that Walker had allowed a European film crew into Central High School without the district’s permission. Parents and students reported instances where the crew filmed students without consent and even conducted political interviews on campus.
Despite initial denials from the school district, it was later confirmed that the crew was with EO, a Dutch evangelical television network. Outraged parents expressed concerns about the intrusion of political agendas into the school environment.
Following the incident, Keller ISD Superintendent Dr. Tracy Johnson addressed CHS families, acknowledging the unauthorized interview with Trustee Walker and Trustee Micah Young. However, the district emphasized that it was not aware of the scheduled interview and assured parents that steps would be taken to prevent similar incidents in the future.
Walker initially apologized for her actions before ultimately resigning from her position. Trustee Micah Young also addressed the incident, expressing regret if any students were captured on film during the interview.
Despite these responses, some parents believe further action is necessary, including the resignation of the other trustee involved and clarification on the involvement of other trustees.
Keller ISD issued a statement reaffirming its commitment to safeguarding student and staff privacy and indicated its intent to pursue legal channels to prevent the footage from being used in the documentary.
NBC 5 reached out to Sandi Walker, Micah Young, and the Dutch TV network EO for comments but has not received responses at the time of reporting.
