The Georgetown ISD board of trustees is hosting a listening tour to gather community input ahead of the adoption of the 2026-27 budget.
On May 14 from 1-2 p.m. at the Retreat Amenity Center, community members can provide feedback while hearing from trustees about the district’s current outlook, funding strategies and priorities. Community members can also provide their feedback during a second listening session May 20 at the Future Ready Complex from 6:30-7:30 p.m.
The context
The district hopes to adopt the 2026-27 budget June 15. According to a news release, the district may postpone deciding on a compensation plan until June as well.
During its most recent budget workshop, GISD leaders noted the difficulty of preserving its priorities, which include a balanced budget, maintaining extracurriculars and class sizes, and increasing teacher pay.
“We are at the point where all of those parameters and priorities are in conflict with each other,” GISD Superintendent Devin Padavil said during the board’s May 4 meeting.
During the workshop, GISD also announced that the price of school meals will increase by 10 cents for breakfast and 50 cents for lunch.
The details
Residents can attend the listening tour on two dates:
- May 14
- 1-2 p.m.
- The Retreat Amenity Center, Sun City Texas Community Association, 1220 Cattleman Drive, Georgetown
- May 20
- 6:30 - 7:30 p.m.
- Future Ready Complex, 5001 Airport Road, Georgetown
