The fate of Greenville Independent School District's (GISD) facilities hangs in the balance as residents prepare to cast their votes on the upcoming 2023 November ballot propositions. If passed, these propositions will usher in a wave of changes, including the construction of two new campuses and significant renovations to a third.
Proposition A: New Middle School
If Proposition A receives the green light from voters, here's what to expect:
- Students in grades 6-8 will transition to the state-of-the-art Greenville Middle School.
- The current middle school building will undergo a transformation, serving as the new home for GISD's Administration, Horizons High School, and GAEP.
- The Wesley Martin Administration Building will transition into the district's Technology Hub.
- The existing Travis Intermediate building will be repurposed to house Travis Elementary.
Proposition B: Early Childhood Center
Should Proposition B secure approval, the following changes will be set in motion:
- Early Childhood students will have a modern facility to attend, known as the L.P. Waters Early Childhood Center.
- The current Early Childhood Center will be demolished upon the completion of the new building.
- New Horizons High School will find a new purpose, either as a Head Start Facility or as part of an Elementary Campus expansion.
Proposition C: High School Renovations
For Proposition C, focusing on high school renovations, these improvements are on the horizon:
- Existing hall locker spaces will be repurposed.
- Restrooms will undergo extensive renovations, including fixtures and finishes.
- Ceiling tile and grid systems will be replaced or repaired.
- Classrooms will receive a facelift with updated finishes.
- Older casework in science labs and work areas will be replaced.
- Carpeting in circulation areas will be swapped out.
- The library will undergo a comprehensive renovation.
- Lighting in renovated areas will be upgraded to energy-efficient LED systems.
With these propositions looming on the horizon, the Greenville community faces a critical decision that will shape the future of GISD's educational infrastructure. As voters prepare to head to the polls in November, the outcome of these propositions will determine the direction of education in the district for years to come.
