GISD works to build bond-funded campuses
Georgetown ISD is making progress on several bond projects, including High School No. 4, Elementary School No. 12, Middle School No. 5 and the new Frost Elementary.
The four facilities will make space for an additional 4,400 students, with 6,000 students projected to enroll at GISD in the new decade, according to a presentation from a May 5 board workshop.
Also of note
The district is building a new performing arts center for East View High School that will open in January 2028.
Cooper Elementary will receive new playground equipment this summer.
Forbes Middle School will receive fine arts and weight rooms additions and renovations by fall 2026.
GISD custodial services now in-house
In June, Georgetown ISD will begin employing its own custodians at elementary campuses.
The district is now hiring for around 50 custodial positions, said Clint Pruett, executive director of support services, at an April 22 board meeting.
The backstory
The district began outsourcing its custodial operations through constructed services in October 2022.
GISD experienced significant staffing shortages following the COVID-19 pandemic but has intended to reinstate its custodial positions when feasible, Pruett said.
District could pause opening enrollment
Georgetown ISD’s Long-Range Planning Committee is not recommending opening enrollment to students outside of the district or expanding its inter-district transfer policy, Assistant Superintendent Heather Stoner said at a May 5 board workshop.
The background
The committee has been exploring ways to fully utilize existing facilities, offer innovative programs at certain schools, and update its transfer policy for students.
Looking ahead
The district may wait until after rezoning students and opening new buildings before changing its transfer policy, Stoner said.
