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Jarrell ISD forms district police force

Katherine Hamilton
Saturday, May 20, 2023
Jarrell ISD trustees on Wednesday, May 17, approved the creation of a school district police force and will discontinuing use of school resource officers provided by the Jarrell Police Department. The change will take place when the 2023- 24 school year begins in August.

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Georgetown ISD trustees okay 3 percent staff salary bump

Katherine Hamilton
Tuesday, May 16, 2023
Georgetown ISD trustees on Monday, May 15, approved a three percent salary increase for all employees for the 2023-24 school year. “The increase is in alignment with our strategic priority area for staff retention and recruitment,” Sue Harrison, executive director of human resources, told trustees.
Newly-elected trustee Anthony Blankenship taking the GISD Board of Trustees’ oath of office May 15. Photos by Katherine Anthony

Newly-elected trustee Anthony Blankenship taking the GISD Board of Trustees’ oath of office May 15. Photos by Katherine Anthony

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Blankenship, Blanck sworn in to Georgetown ISD board seats

Katherine Hamilton
Tuesday, May 16, 2023
Two trustees — one returning, one new — were sworn in to office during the Monday, May 15, Georgetown ISD board meeting. Stephanie Blanck and Anthony Blankenship filled the Places 4 and 5 seats, respectively. The two won their May 6 school board election. Ms.

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Jarrell ISD evaluates school safety

Katherine Hamilton
Monday, May 15, 2023
Jarrell ISD trustees want to look at different campus security plans used in Texas school districts and have asked Superintendent Toni Hicks to bring security options for the next school year. At a May 3 trustees meeting, Ms.
From left, GISD trustee Stephanie Blanck, GISD superintendent emeritus Fred Brent and trustee Jen Mauldin share groundbreaking duties with Elizabeth Horne, far right, developer of Santa Rita Ranch with her husband, Ed Horne.

From left, GISD trustee Stephanie Blanck, GISD superintendent emeritus Fred Brent and trustee Jen Mauldin share groundbreaking duties with Elizabeth Horne, far right, developer of Santa Rita Ranch with her husband, Ed Horne.

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Georgetown ISD breaks ground on San Gabriel Elementary

Katherine Hamilton
Monday, May 8, 2023
Georgetown ISD officials, future parents and members of the architectural and construction team held a ceremonial groundbreaking May 3 for San Gabriel Elementary School.
Search firm consultants Rick Berry and Jodi Duron work with Georgetown ISD trustees to develop a search calendar Monday, May 1.

Search firm consultants Rick Berry and Jodi Duron work with Georgetown ISD trustees to develop a search calendar Monday, May 1.

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Georgetown ISD Superintendent could be named by July 17

Katherine Hamilton
Wednesday, May 3, 2023
Georgetown ISD trustees hope to select a lone finalist for superintendent by July 17 and officially complete the hiring on August 7 — the day before district staff convocation for the 2023-24 school year.
Georgetown ISD Place 4 candidates Stephanie Blanck and Marcos Gonzalez

Georgetown ISD Place 4 candidates Stephanie Blanck and Marcos Gonzalez

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Voter Guide: Georgetown ISD Place 4 candidates Stephanie Blanck and Marcos Gonzalez

Katherine Hamilton
Sunday, April 23, 2023
Incumbent Stephanie Blanck seeks re-election, pushes for district transparency and accountability Georgetown ISD trustee Stephanie Blanck is running for re-election to Place 4 on the school board this May, facing off against former trustee Marcos Gonzalez. A professed “data nerd,” Ms.

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Groundbreakings set for new schools in Georgetown ISD

Katherine Hamilton
Friday, April 14, 2023
Georgetown ISD has scheduled groundbreaking ceremonies for two new schools. Both projects were approved through the district’s 2021 Bond Program and are projected to open in 2024. Douglas Benold Middle School The ceremony for the new Douglas Benold Middle School will be held at 9 a.m., April 19.
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