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GISD trustees wrap up 2024 with recognitions, bond recap

by | Jan 2, 2025 | Education, Latest

A Bond 2023 review and recognitions were part of the final Garland ISD trustee meetings in December.

Both a special and regular meeting were held on Dec. 17, 2024, to review district projects, approve funding allocations and hear public comments.

The special meeting featured a comprehensive update on the Bond 2023 program from Javier Fernandez, GISD’s Chief Operations Officer. Fernandez reviewed the progress of active projects as of December 2024, focusing on several major schools: Armstrong Elementary, Hudson Middle School, and Sachse High School. The update covered improvements to security systems and IT infrastructure funded by the bond.

For more on this story see the January 2, 2025 print, or digital edition of The Sachse News. Subscribe today and support local journalism in your community.

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