This month’s GCISD’s Balanced Scorecard report focused on Priority 4, Strong Financial Stewardship and Internal System Efficiency, specifically, Performance Objective 4.2: Effective and Efficient District Operations. As part of the continuous improvement cycle in transportation, goals were measured for routes in terms of increasing efficiency and improving on-time performance, all while keeping with tight bell schedules and at a time when there is a nationwide driver shortage. The presentation included information about how routes are established each year for regular education and special education students. For transportation of general education students, efficiencies have increased compared to the previous school year by adjusting bus stops and routes, thereby increasing bus ridership. For special education transportation, efficiencies were achieved compared to the previous year by being able to transport more students without adding a route since more students were eligible for services, and maintaining route times.
Take a look at the most recent updates from the November 11, 2024, Special Meeting of the Board of Trustees and the November 18, 2024, Regular Board of Trustees Meeting.
Priority 4 Report
Canvassing Election Results
Trustees adopted a resolution canvassing the returns and declaring the results of GCISD’s Voter-Approved Tax Ratification Election (VATRE), listed as Proposition A, that was on the November 5, 2024, ballot. GCISD voters approved the three-cent increase to the Maintenance and Operations (M&O) tax rate that would generate nearly $6 million in funding for school district operations.
GCISD Legislative Priorities
Trustees approved GCISD’s Legislative Priorities, which call for increased public school funding, fully funding state mandates, funding allotments based on costs, improving teacher recruitment and retention and reforming the state accountability system. Ahead of the 89th Legislative Session, GCISD Trustees and Leadership have worked alongside legislative strategists and identified opportunities for statewide collaboration among school districts. The district’s priorities will guide its advocacy in the upcoming legislative session.