Killeen ISD Faces Questions Over Deputy Superintendent Posting

NAACP leader raises concerns about potential replacement of current deputy superintendent

Published on Feb. 12, 2026

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During a recent Killeen ISD school board meeting, Killeen branch NAACP president TaNeika Driver-Moultrie expressed concerns about a district job posting for the title of 'Deputy Superintendent for Learning Services.' Driver-Moultrie noted that the job description closely matched the current role of KISD's deputy superintendent Terri Osborne, leading to questions about whether the district was attempting to replace or push out Osborne.

Why it matters

The situation has raised questions about transparency and potential personnel changes within Killeen ISD's leadership team. As one of the largest school districts in the region, any changes to the district's top administrators could have significant impacts on students, teachers, and the broader community.

The details

Driver-Moultrie emailed the district's human resources department to compare the job descriptions of Osborne's current role and the new deputy superintendent posting. She found the responsibilities were nearly identical, except the new posting included an additional duty of 'Directly supervises the Assistant Superintendents for Learning Services.' Driver-Moultrie said she contacted Superintendent King Davis, who told her to speak with Osborne, but Osborne denied plans to leave the district. The district has declined to comment on the personnel matter, stating it does not discuss individual employees.

  • The job posting was made public in early February 2026.
  • Driver-Moultrie raised her concerns during a Killeen ISD school board meeting on February 10, 2026.
  • Driver-Moultrie contacted Osborne on January 30, 2026, and Osborne stated she was not leaving the district.

The players

TaNeika Driver-Moultrie

The president of the Killeen branch of the NAACP, who raised concerns about the deputy superintendent job posting during a Killeen ISD school board meeting.

Terri Osborne

The current deputy superintendent of curriculum, instruction, and school leadership at Killeen ISD, whose job responsibilities appear to closely match the new deputy superintendent for learning services posting.

King Davis

The superintendent of Killeen ISD, who declined to comment on the personnel matter and told Driver-Moultrie to speak with Osborne.

Karen Rudolph

The head spokesperson for Killeen ISD, who stated the district does not comment on individual employees during organizational reviews.

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What they’re saying

“So I decided to do my research.”

— TaNeika Driver-Moultrie, Killeen branch NAACP president (Killeen Daily Herald)

“I did ask her on Friday, Jan. 30, if she was leaving the district, and she replied no.”

— TaNeika Driver-Moultrie, Killeen branch NAACP president (Killeen Daily Herald)

“Killeen ISD is reviewing our organizational structure to ensure roles and responsibilities are aligned in the way that best supports students and campuses. As a personnel matter, we don't comment on individual employees. However, during an organizational review, it is not unusual for responsibilities to be adjusted as leadership is aligned to district priorities.”

— Karen Rudolph, KISD head spokesperson (Killeen Daily Herald)

What’s next

The Killeen ISD school board is expected to discuss the deputy superintendent posting and any potential changes to the district's organizational structure at an upcoming meeting.

The takeaway

This situation highlights the need for greater transparency from Killeen ISD regarding personnel decisions, especially when they involve top-level administrators. The community deserves clear communication about any leadership changes that could impact the district's students and teachers.