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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.
Lindsay Harris

Lindsay Harris

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Georgetown ISD names interim superintendent

Katherine Hamilton
Tuesday, April 11, 2023
In a special meeting Tuesday, April 11, Georgetown ISD trustees unanimously approved Lindsay Harris as interim superintendent beginning May 1. Superintendent Fred Brent, who announced in early April that he will retire June 30, will become superintendent emeritus May 1. Since 2019, Ms.

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Donations help lower lunch debts of GISD students

Katherine Hamilton
Friday, April 7, 2023
Donations from Christ Lutheran Church and the Georgetown branch of A+ Federal Credit Union will go toward paying off lunch balances for a number of Georgetown ISD students, the district announced April 4. Christ Lutheran raised $2,360 from parishioners’ donations. A+ FCU donated $1,000.
Georgetown ISD superintendent Fred Brent gets a haircut in October 2021 at the East View High School cosmetology lab. The facility was named after Sport Clips founder Gordon Logan and his family in recognition of their financial support for the program. Photo by Katherine Anthony

Georgetown ISD superintendent Fred Brent gets a haircut in October 2021 at the East View High School cosmetology lab. The facility was named after Sport Clips founder Gordon Logan and his family in recognition of their financial support for the program. Photo by Katherine Anthony

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Retiring Georgetown ISD superintendent takes new job at Sport Clips

Katherine Hamilton
Tuesday, April 4, 2023
Retiring Georgetown ISD superintendent Fred Brent will have a new job after he leaves the school district June 30.  Sport Clips — the sports-themed and Georgetown-based hair-cutting franchise company — announced Tuesday, April 4 that Mr. Brent will become its chief of staff. In the role, Mr.
Superintendent Fred Brent gives a presentation during the Georgetown ISD State of the District event, held Wednesday, March 9, 2022.

Superintendent Fred Brent gives a presentation during the Georgetown ISD State of the District event, held Wednesday, March 9, 2022.

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Georgetown ISD superintendent Fred Brent to retire June 30

Katherine Hamilton
Monday, April 3, 2023
Fred Brent, superintendent of Georgetown ISD since 2014, said Monday, April 3, he will officially retire from the district on June 30. He plans to serve in an advisory capacity as “superintendent emeritus” from May 1 to June 30. Mr.

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Georgetown ISD names Jack Frost Citizens

Katherine Hamilton
Sunday, March 26, 2023
Georgetown ISD trustees recognized high school seniors as Jack Frost Citizens of the Month on March 21. The award is given monthly to outstanding students who demonstrate service, leadership and scholarship.
Marcos Gonzalez

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Former Trustee Marcos Gonzalez seeks Place 4 board seat

Katherine Hamilton
Sunday, March 19, 2023
Marcos Gonzalez, who served as a Georgetown ISD school trustee from 2018-21, wants back on the school board and is running for Place 4 in the May 6 election against incumbent Stephanie Blanck. “I learned a lot from the first go-round,” Mr. Gonzalez told the Sun this week.
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