Georgetown ISD trustee Carter will not seek re-election in May

Georgetown ISD board of trustees member Shelia Carter announced Dec. 17 that she would not seek re-election in May.

Carter was first elected to the board in May 2007 and has served as board secretary since 2011.

"We are at a darn good place in this district, and I am so proud of where it is," Carter said at the board's regular meeting Dec. 17. "I've always believed that anyone in a volunteer position needs to allow new blood and new ideas [to come in]."

Carter said some of the highlights during her tenure on the board included the passage of $137 million in bonds in 2010; the construction of the new McCoy Elementary School campus, and East View High and Mitchell Elementary schools; renovations at Frost Elementary and Georgetown High schools; security and technology updates at all schools; and the construction of Birkelback Field and the central receiving warehouse.

"I am fortunate to reside in a community that supports my belief that a strong educational system prepares the youth of today to become leaders of tomorrow," Carter said in a statement. "During my six-year tenure, GISD experienced many challenges, such as those caused by the decrease in state and federal funding. Due to the teamwork between our administration, faculty and our fine community, today we are a stronger district dedicated to providing excellence in education."