Georgetown ISD Requests Community Input for Attendance Boundaries

Georgetown, October 10, 2025

News Summary

The Georgetown Independent School District is seeking input from the community to redefine attendance boundaries for the upcoming school year. This initiative aims to address capacity issues, notably at Williams Elementary, while ensuring a fair distribution of students across campuses. Community feedback will play a crucial role in formulating a balanced proposal that meets the educational needs of families in Georgetown. The district plans to engage residents through surveys and public meetings.

Georgetown ISD Seeks Community Input for New Attendance Boundaries in 2026-27 School Year

Georgetown, Texas – The Georgetown Independent School District (GISD) is actively requesting community input as it embarks on the process of creating new attendance boundaries that are set to take effect for the 2026-27 school year. This initiative is critical for ensuring a balanced and fair distribution of students across various campuses within the district.

During a board workshop held on September 2, 2025, district officials addressed the urgent need for new boundaries. This discussion highlighted several capacity concerns, particularly at Williams Elementary and other schools within the district. The decision to reassess and possibly redraw the attendance lines comes in response to growing enrollment numbers and accommodation challenges across campuses.

Community participation is essential in this process. GISD encourages stakeholders, including parents, teachers, and residents, to share their opinions and feedback regarding the potential changes to the enrollment boundaries. This feedback will play a crucial role in shaping a final proposal that accommodates student needs and resources effectively. The district is committed to fostering an inclusive environment where every voice is heard.

Importance of Community Feedback

As the district moves forward with this initiative, it recognizes that input from the community can significantly influence the outcome. GISD aims to balance various factors, including population growth, existing infrastructure, and future projections to ensure equity among schools. Engaging the community through surveys, public meetings, and forums will allow district leaders to better understand the unique needs and preferences of families within Georgetown.

Capacity Concerns

The primary motivation for these potential adjustments stems from rising enrollment figures at several GISD campuses, particularly Williams Elementary. As more families move into the area, the current boundaries may no longer reflect a practical distribution of students. The reassessment of these boundaries aims to alleviate overcrowding and create a more manageable environment at schools facing capacity constraints.

Timeline and Next Steps

The process for establishing new attendance boundaries will take time, and the district is setting a timeline that includes multiple opportunities for community input. Following the collection of feedback, district officials will analyze the responses and work to develop a draft of the proposed new boundaries. A formal presentation will be made to the school board for consideration, with the aim of finalizing the changes by the conclusion of the 2025-2026 school year, ensuring that everything is in place for a smooth transition into the 2026-27 school year.

Background on Attendance Boundaries

Attendance boundaries are geographic areas that determine which students are assigned to specific schools within a district. These boundaries are critical for managing enrollment and ensuring resources are allocated appropriately across different campuses. As neighborhoods grow and demographics shift, school districts often have to revisit and update these boundaries to align with current and future needs.

The GISD recognizes that community engagement is integral to this process. By involving residents in the decision-making process, they aim to create a solution that reflects the diverse needs of families and the educational goals of the district. As communities evolve, so too must the frameworks that support education in those communities.

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Additional Resources

• Community Impact: GISD Feedback Request
• Wikipedia: Student Enrollment
• Community Impact: GISD Rezoning Process
• Google Search: School Rezoning
• Coastal Observer: Enrollment Drop
• Google Scholar: School Enrollment Trends
• Wilco Sun: New GISD Attendance Zones
• Encyclopedia Britannica: Education Boundaries
• KXAN: GISD Adding New Schools
• Google News: School District Growth

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