GISD trustees officially hire new superintendent

New district leader gets right to work at board workshop

  • GISD trustees, president Elizabeth McFarland, right, and board secretary Stephanie Blanck, left, congratulate Devin Padavil following the board’s vote officially naming him the district’s next superintendent.
    GISD trustees, president Elizabeth McFarland, right, and board secretary Stephanie Blanck, left, congratulate Devin Padavil following the board’s vote officially naming him the district’s next superintendent.
  • Diving right into GISD business at a board workshop, Mr. Padavil listens to a report about a possible future bond election. The presenter is Chief Strategist Lannon Heflin.
    Diving right into GISD business at a board workshop, Mr. Padavil listens to a report about a possible future bond election. The presenter is Chief Strategist Lannon Heflin.
In a special meeting on August 7, Georgetown ISD trustees unanimously hired Devin Padavil as the district’s next superintendent.  Following the board vote, Mr. Padavil thanked the board and acknowledged the “high hopes” trustees have for his leadership. He commended the Leadership Profile developed by the board in its superintendent search, saying it was a guiding document clearly about …

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