Georgetown ISD

Superintendent Devin Padavil, Ed.D. speaks during the Georgetown Independent School District State of the District event held at GISD headquarters on Thursday, February 15, 2024.    Photo by Andy Sharp.

Superintendent Devin Padavil, Ed.D. speaks during the Georgetown Independent School District State of the District event held at GISD headquarters on Thursday, February 15, 2024. Photo by Andy Sharp.

Georgetown ISD showcases student achievements at annual State of the District event

In his freshman year as Georgetown ISD’s superintendent, Devin Padavil last week took stock of what he’s learned about the district. He declared that, “There’s no better place to be than Georgetown, Texas.” Mr.
GISD’s CAC member Kim Denning-Knapp explains to trustees its recommendation for a $649.5 million bond election in May. Photo by Katherine Anthony

GISD’s CAC member Kim Denning-Knapp explains to trustees its recommendation for a $649.5 million bond election in May. Photo by Katherine Anthony

Four-proposition GISD bond totaling $649.5 million to come to voters in May 4 election

Georgetown ISD trustees unanimously voted February 12 to hold a school bond election on Saturday, May 4. Spread across four proposals, the bond package totals $649.5 million, which, if approved, would result in a one-cent tax increase per $100 property valuation.

GISD committee recommends $649.5 million bond

The citizens group studying Georgetown ISD’s current and future facility needs has recommended trustees place a $649,501,678 bond on the May 4 ballot. Representatives of the 80-member Citizens Advisory Council made their recommendation to district trustees at the district’s February 5 workshop.

GISD trustee Jen Mauldin seeking second term

Georgetown ISD trustee Jen Mauldin is wrapping up a three-year board term that began during upheaval brought by the Covid-19 pandemic.  Her term included hiring a new superintendent and managing academic improvement, enrollment growth and budget woes. She has now filed to serve a second term.

GISD to decide on bond package February 12

Georgetown ISD’s process to study present and future facility needs — and what to do about them — is close to ending. Projects that could be included in a May school bond election will be presented to GISD trustees on February 5.
This map shows all of Georgetown ISDs new attendance zones, which will go into effect for the 2024-25 school year.

This map shows all of Georgetown ISDs new attendance zones, which will go into effect for the 2024-25 school year.

New Georgetown ISD attendance zones for elementary, middle schools effective fall 2024

Georgetown ISD trustees unanimously approved new elementary and middle school attendance zones — effective in fall 2024 — at their January 16 meeting, ending a months-long effort studying multiple options.  Ultimately, trustees approved Plan No. 9 for elementary schools, and Plan No.

GISD seeks community input on possible 2024 bond election

Georgetown ISD is seeking community input on a possible bond election in May 2024 and has posted an online survey to gather opinions. The survey can be found at https://www.research.net/r/GISD202405C and is available in English and Spanish. It will be open through Saturday, December 23.