Keller ISD Superintendent Rick Westfall announces plans to retire at end of 2023
Keller ISD Superintendent Rick Westfall plans to retire at the end of this year, pending approval by the school board, he said in an email to parents Friday.
Westfall wrote that he intends to continue to serve as the district’s superintendent through the end of the fiscal year and remain an employee through December to assist with the leadership transition.
The announcement will be on the agenda for Monday’s previously scheduled board meeting so that the board can begin the process of searching for a new superintendent, he said.
“It has been an honor to serve with so many dedicated colleagues and friends over the past six years in Keller ISD — collectively nine years, taking my time at Keller High School into consideration — and throughout my 31 years in public education,” Westfall wrote. “Deciding to retire at this time was definitely a difficult decision, but one that I ultimately felt was best after much prayer and consultation with my family.
“Keller ISD is a truly exceptional school district, and the credit for its outstanding reputation lies not only with our fantastic students and supportive families, but with our dedicated and caring teachers and staff,” he wrote.
According to the board meeting agenda, Westfall’s retirement agreement is being negotiated and will be presented for consideration. The board will meet at 5 p.m. Monday.
Westfall’s most recent contract, with a salary of $285,340.10, began on Feb. 28, 2022, and was scheduled to last through Jan. 31, 2027.
This story was originally published June 2, 2023 at 5:54 PM.
