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Recap of March 29, 2021 Board of Trustees Meeting

Very long but productive board meeting last night with much good news! The Spring Health Update was passed by the majority of the board in support of bringing parents and volunteers back on campuses, adjusting quarantine timeframes to help keep students(and teachers) in classrooms, and holding social events and celebrations such as elementary field daysContinue reading “Recap of March 29, 2021 Board of Trustees Meeting”

GCISD Walk of Honor Ceremony

A beautiful day to recognize 4 incredible leaders who contributed countless hours of service in our community and impacted students, families, and businesses for very nearly a century. We are blessed to be the beneficiaries of their commitment and vision! Congratulations GCISD Walk of Honor Inductees 2020!

Spring Break Nutrition

Spent the afternoon volunteering with staff and middle and high school students who gave up part of their spring break to help provide meals to GCISD families. The Nutrition Services team has this down to a science, creating meals that are healthy(look at all that fresh fruit!), easy for kids to assemble while parents areContinue reading “Spring Break Nutrition”

Get to Know Becky! A Q&A with Community Impact

Here are my responses to a Q&A with Community Impact. Read on to learn about why I’m running, my extensive qualifications, my top 3 priorities, and the district’s COVID-19 response. Why are you running for office? I am a firm believer in Servant Leadership and in giving back to this community which has been aContinue reading “Get to Know Becky! A Q&A with Community Impact”

PTA Candidate Forum on April 15

I will be appearing at the GCISD Council of PTAs’ annual candidate forum. Click here for info! The forum is at 6:30 PM on April 15 at the Colleyville Center — or you can watch the live-streamed video on the Council’s Facebook page.

Signs at the ready!

Thanks to everyone who has been asking for signs! Per cities’ sign ordinances we have to wait just a little longer to put signs out across the district, but they’re ready to go!

Filed for re-election — January 2021

I’ve filed to run for re-election to GCISD Board of Trustees, Place 2! Looking forward to engaging with constituents and voters over the next 4 months! Election Day is May 1. Click here for the latest information about early voting dates and locations.

Vote GCISD with FACTS!

Know the facts about our district. Salaries raised 8 out of last 9 years Tax rate lowered 2 years in a row Financial management rated SUPERIOR $100M in savings to taxpayers Elementary STEM, Arts, Dual Language High school high performance AP Career/Tech offered in Middle & High Schools Campus security with Police & Fire Departments

GCISD Facts: Financial integrity report

The board held the required public hearing on the district’s Financial Integrity report at Monday’s meeting. The rating is assigned by TEA and recognizes quality performance in the management of schools’ financial resources. Click here for more information.

GCISD Facts: AP Scholars – A tradition of excellence

GCISD continues to be one of the top school districts in all of Texas, period. 2020 AP recognitions extend down to the middle school level, something every few ISDs can claim. AP classes challenge students and gives them the opportunity to experience college-level rigor without the college-level price. GCISD students are better prepared for theirContinue reading “GCISD Facts: AP Scholars – A tradition of excellence”