Georgetown ISD
GISD's first GREAT class
GISD program to ‘grow their own’ future educators kicks off
Katherine Hamilton
With a plan to create a consistent pipeline of potential teachers, Georgetown ISD has kicked off a new program to transform classroom aides into degreed, State-certified teachers.
Thursday, May 23, 2024
Stacy McLaughlin
Mauldin, McLaughlin take GISD board seats
Katherine Hamilton
Two trustees — one returning, one new — were sworn into office during the Monday, May 20, Georgetown ISD board meeting.
Jen Mauldin and Stacy McLaughlin filled Places 6 and 7, respectively. The two were selected by voters in the May 4 election. Ms.
Wednesday, May 22, 2024
East View High student Lux Adcock finishes a race during the Georgetown Independent School District's annual Special Olympics, held Tuesday, May 7, 2024 at the district sports complex behind Georgetown High School. Photo by Andy Sharp.
Athletes compete at Georgetown ISD Special Olympics
Andy Sharp
Friday, May 10, 2024
San Gabriel Elementary School
GISD poised to adopt budget with $4.9 million deficit for 2024-25
Katherine Hamilton
Georgetown ISD trustees in June will be asked to approve a $165.4 million budget for the upcoming school year — one that digs deep into its fund balance because expected income will not equal expenditures by $4.9 million.
Tuesday, May 7, 2024
GISD trustee Jen Mauldin thanks supporters for her election night victory. Photo by Katherine Anthony
Georgetown ISD trustee Jen Mauldin wins board seat for second term
Katherine Hamilton
Georgetown ISD voters gave school trustee Jen Mauldin a second three-year term in the May 4 trustee election.
She defeated challenger Aaron Smith for Place 6, garnering 70 percent of the vote.
Also elected was Stacy McLaughlin who ran unopposed for Place 7.
Sunday, May 5, 2024
A rendering shows a possible design for Georgetown ISD's third high school, which will be funded through the approved 2024 bond election.
Voters give thumbs up to four Georgetown ISD bond props totaling $649.5 million
Katherine Hamilton
Georgetown ISD voters approved all four of the district’s bond propositions Saturday, May 4.
The bond package totals $649.5 million.
Saturday, May 4, 2024
GISD will have 500 more students in fall 2024
Katherine Hamilton
“Development has not slowed down,” demographer Bob Templeton told Georgetown ISD trustees April 15. “Despite high interest rates, the housing market here is doing well.”
Because of area growth and development, GISD is expected to add 500 new students next school year. Over the next five years, Mr.
Friday, April 19, 2024
Guest Essay: Exploring the 2024 Georgetown ISD school bond package
News Staff
By Devin Padavil
As early voting begins on April 22, I write to you out of transparency regarding GISD’s 2024 School Bond.
As the public school district for the fastest-growing community in the nation, we anticipate enrolling 6,000 more students in the next decade.
Thursday, April 11, 2024
A new GISD high school off Cedar Breaks Road is included in the May 4 Bond Election.
Examining GISD’s bond Proposition A
Katherine Hamilton
Georgetown ISD voters will decide the fate of four different bond propositions in the upcoming May 4 election. Early voting is April 22-30.
Totaling $649.
Wednesday, April 10, 2024
GISD to host 2024 bond info sessions
Katherine Hamilton
Georgetown ISD will host three information meetings about its $649.5 million May 4 School Bond
Meetings will be held at:
Wagner Middle School
1621 Rockride Lane
April 3, 6 p.m.
East View High School
Spanish
4490 E. University Avenue
April 9, 6 p.m.
Tuesday, March 26, 2024