Community Input

Seeking perspectives to
Create a common vision
Align community values
Incorporate feedback in decision-making
Plan the future of Building Gatesville ISD

Committee Reports, Presentations + Resources

August 18, 2025 - Junior High/Field House/Press Box update
September 22, 2025 - Process for bond planning; Evaluation of fund balance
October 20, 2025 - Project scope and pricing updates; Community Engagement plans; JH Auditorium and Student Safety discussion
November 17, 2025 - Junior High Theatre update; Report on community engagement activities
GISD Financial Stewardship
Gatesville Messenger Article
Design Committee Meeting 1
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Additional resources will be posted here once available.

The administration and school board identified facility needs and funding possibilities.

A community focus group of parents, staff, and community leaders studied needs, data, and potential solutions to provide input in prioritization and decision-making.

A design committee of staff, parents, and students studied facility needs, student safety, and academic program opportunities to develop priorities for the scope of potential projects.

The Board of Trustees will review input and feedback from November through February before finalizing a plan for action and pursuit of funding.

“This community, rich in heart, rises to the occasion of need. We need to make an investment in our kids and make sure they are going to school someplace they can be proud of. We are in a position where we need to fix things.”

“We can accomplish this goal without raising taxes because the District has been such good stewards of finances.”

“Going in the field house was like going into a black hole. Those kids can’t be uplifted in the dark. Can you imagine how that feels?”

Community Input

Seeking perspectives to

Create a common vision

Align community values

Incorporate feedback in decision-making

Plan the future of Building Gatesville ISD

Committee Reports, Presentations + Resources

School Board Presentations

Community Stakeholder Focus Group

Design Committee

Superintendent Presentations

“This community, rich in heart, rises to the occasion of need. We need to make an investment in our kids and make sure they are going to school someplace they can be proud of. We are in a position where we need to fix things.”

“We can accomplish this goal without raising taxes because the District has been such good stewards of finances.”

“We can accomplish this goal without raising taxes because the District has been such good stewards of finances.” “We can accomplish this goal without raising taxes because the District has been such good stewards of finances.”

“Going in the field house was like going into a black hole. Those kids can’t be uplifted in the dark. Can you imagine how that feels?”

“Going in the field house was like going into a black hole. Those kids can’t be uplifted in the dark. Can you imagine how that feels?” “Going in the field house was like going into a black hole. Those kids can’t be uplifted in the dark. Can you imagine how that feels?”

“We can accomplish this goal without raising taxes because the District has been such good stewards of finances.”

“Going in the field house was like going into a black hole. Those kids can’t be uplifted in the dark. Can you imagine how that feels?”