Education
GISD ups resources at low-performing elementaries Georgetown ISD officials are working to provide additional support and intervention at five ele- mentary schools with low academic performance. At a Dec. 1 workshop, district officials discussed their plans to invest in Cooper, Frost, Mitchell, Purl and Williams Elementary schools, which have been identified as high-priority campuses. The district has hired more staff across these schools and is considering implementing stipends for instructional coaches and principals. The big picture Across the five campuses, GISD has hired assistant principals, instructional coaches and interventionists totaling $1.02 million for fiscal year 2025-26. Over 60% of support from the district’s teaching and learning team is dedicated to the high-priority schools, Chief Academic Officer Heather Petruzzini said. District staff members plan with teachers, assess performance data and visit classrooms.
1105
1105
153
149
N
District purchases 189-acre property
Georgetown ISD has acquired an 188.7- acre site in northeast Georgetown that is large enough to accommodate a high school, middle school and elementary school. What you need to know The GISD board of trustees approved the $8.4 million purchase in July. The property is located in the Walburg area, according to district documents obtained in November through a public records request.
Campuses requiring intervention due to TEA ratings
School
2022-23 2023-24 2024-25 No. of unacceptable ratings
Action required
D
D
D
Frost
1
Targeted improvement plan
D
D
F
Williams
1
Targeted improvement plan
F
F
D
Mitchell
2
Turnaround plan
F
F
D
Purl
2
Turnaround plan
NOTE: UNDER TEA RULES, ONE F OR THREE CONSECUTIVE D RATINGS IS CONSIDERED UNACCEPTABLE.
SOURCE: TEXAS EDUCATION AGENCY/COMMUNITY IMPACT
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