Guest Essay: Exploring the 2024 Georgetown ISD school bond package

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.

Examining GISD’s bond Proposition A

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.

GISD to host 2024 bond info sessions

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.

Georgetown ISD names Carver Elementary principal

Georgetown ISD Superintendent Devin Padavil Tuesday, March 19, named Charlotte Young as the new principal of George Washington Carver Elementary School. Ms.

Richarte principal named new Georgetown Project CEO

After longtime CEO of The Georgetown Project Leslie Janca announced last week that she would be retiring from her role, the nonprofit announced Rob Dyer, the current principal of Richarte High School, would step in as the group’s new CEO. Mr. Dyer will fully step into the role this summer.

GISD to hold Bond Election info sessions

Georgetown ISD will hold a series of information sessions about its May 4 $649.5 million Bond Election. Superintendent Devin Padavil will discuss facility needs related to district growth, aging facilities, technology, fine arts and athletics. Info sessions will be held at 6 p.m.

Stacy McLaughlin readies for GISD board service

As the sole candidate for Place 7 on the Georgetown ISD Board of Trustees,   Stacy McLaughlin is preparing to take a seat on the trustee dais in May. “I believe I can make an impact on my school district and community,” she said about her desire to serve as a trustee.

GISD candidate Aaron Smith sees trustee role as opportunity for servant leadership

Georgetown ISD trustee hopeful Aaron Smith doesn’t see his candidacy as “running” for the Place 6 seat. Rather, he said he considers it an opportunity to share his passion for servant leadership.

Georgetown High School boys win 5A State swim meet for second year in a row

Competing against 50 other schools on the highest stage, Georgetown High School boys swimmers came out on top this weekend in the Class 5A University Interscholastic League  finals. The swim event took place this weekend, February 23-24, at the University of Texas at Austin.