Georgetown ISD continues campus construction, moves custodial services in-house

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.