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Georgetown ISD voters approve $649.5M bond package

By FOX 7 Austin Digital Team
Published  May 5, 2024 1:09pm CDT
Georgetown
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Georgetown ISD votes on school growth bond

Georgetown voters will have the final say on several multimillion dollar school bonds this weekend. If passed, they would create several new schools and start major renovation projects.

GEORGETOWN, Texas - Georgetown ISD's $649.5 million bond package passed Saturday, one of the largest in the district's history.

GISD says the bond package will address critical needs of the district, including its anticipated growth and updating aging facilities.

"The passage of all four propositions of the 2024 Bond is a testament to our community's commitment to our students' success," said Superintendent Devin Padavil. "With this crucial funding, we are well-positioned to accommodate the growth of our district and provide our students with resources to support their growth and achievement."

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All four propositions passed, each with 60% or more of the vote.

Proposition A: $597.470M / Passed with 69.81%

  • Construction of new high school
  • Construction of new middle school
  • Construction of new elementary school
  • Renovation and conversion of Benold Middle School to Frost Elementary
  • Renovation and expansion of athletic and fine arts classrooms
  • Upgrades to safety and security infrastructure
  • Purchase of new buses
  • Priority maintenance and repairs
  • Land acquisition for future growth

The new elementary and middle school will be constructed on district-owned property at Patriot Way and Toll 130. The new high school will be constructed on district-owned property off DB Wood Road south of Cedar Breaks Road.

Proposition B: $20.330M / Passed with 67.40%

  • Upgrades and updates to technology infrastructure
  • Purchase of new equipment to support growth and replace outdated equipment

Proposition C: $27.850M / Passed with 62.72%

  • Construction of new performing arts facility at East View High School
  • Updates to equipment and uniforms
  • Addresses aging conditions of Klett Performing Arts facility and Black Box Theater at Georgetown HS

Proposition D: $3.86M / Passed with 60.63%

  • Repairs to track at Georgetown HS
  • Renovation and expansion of field house and locker room at East View High School

The district says construction on the new facilities could begin as soon as Fall 2024 with the new schools opening in two to four years.

Georgetown ISD is projected to enroll more than 6,000 students in the next 10 years. The approved bond projects will accommodate 4,400 students.

The cost of the bond package to taxpayers is estimated to be a maximum of $2.77/month for the average homeowner, says the district.

Project renderings can be found online.