UPDATE:
Killeen ISD Superintendent Dr. Jo Ann Fey has officially notified the Board of Trustees of her intention to submit her resignation letter, resulting in a special meeting with the Board of Trustees for July 26.
At the July 26 meeting, Trustees will discuss and consider appointing an acting or interim superintendent to manage day-to-day operations until a permanent replacement is selected.
The Board will also discuss options related to the search process for identifying and choosing the next superintendent for Killeen ISD.
"On behalf of the Killeen ISD Board of Trustees, I want to thank Dr. Fey for her service to our students, staff, and community. Dr. Fey has facilitated several initiatives during her tenure that will benefit our district for years to come. We appreciate her contributions. Although transitions like these may bring uncertainty, they also create opportunities for growth. The Board will move swiftly to ensure that our KISD family is not compromised as we navigate the search process. Our community deserves a process that is transparent and thorough, identifying a new leader who will continue to keep the needs of our students at the forefront."
Williams emphasized that the Board of Trustees is confident that the search process will find a superintendent with the skill set needed to lead the district.
The search process will include community input, and Williams is pledging to provide regular updates to ensure transparency.
"Ensuring we continue to be focused on academic growth and educational excellence remain the Board’s highest priorities,” Williams added in a statement.
At Wednesday's board meeting, the agenda item for Killeen ISD's closed session was to discuss Fey’s contract, compensation, and appraisal, but the Board of Trustees took no formal action.
According to paperwork acquired by 25 News, Fey’s contract ran for a three-year term from July 1, 2024 through June 2027, with a $325,000 annual base salary.
Fey, who took on the role as the district's first female superintendent in July 2023, will be stepping down to pursue a new opportunity as deputy superintendent for administration with Northside ISD, a district closer to her family in San Antonio.
She cited the desire to support her family, including aging parents and welcoming her first grandchild this fall, as key factors in her decision.
ORIGINAL:
Dr. Jo Ann Fey is leaving Killeen ISD, after being recently hired at a San Antonio school district.
Her departure was discussed by the Killeen ISD school board in an executive session on Wednesday.
Barry Perez, with Northside ISD, said the Board of Trustees voted unanimously 6-0 in open session to accept the appointment of Dr. Fey as Deputy Superintendent for Administration, with one trustee not in attendance at its July 22 meeting.
25 News received this statement:
"The Northside ISD Board of Trustees did approve the hiring and appointment of Dr. Jo Ann Fey to the position of Deputy Superintendent for Administration. This action was taken by our Board at their regularly called meeting on July 22."
Dr. Fey does not yet have a start date with the new school district, but Northside ISD tells 25 News that it would be ideal if she could begin before the fall semester.
