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The Gainesville ISD School Health Advisory Council (SHAC) is a group of dedicated individuals representing segments of the community, to provide advice to the district on coordinated school health programming and its impact on student health and learning. The SHAC assists the district in ensuring that local community values are reflected in the district's health education instruction.

The SHAC will meet four times throughout the year: September 22, November 17, February 16, April 27. All meetings will be held at the administration building at 900 N. Grand from 5:00 - 6:00 pm.

To join the SHAC, please complete this google form>>> https://forms.gle/PVaos9iVhm5x41N97

The P.A.C. provides a platform for parents like YOU to contribute to the shaping of the future of GISD. Your insights, perspectives, and ideas are invaluable as we navigate the exciting challenges and opportunities that come with a growing city and school district.

There are three meetings scheduled for the year:  October 6, January 5, and April 6.  All meetings are held from 5:30 - 7:00 pm at the GISD Administration office at 900 N. Grand Ave.

We will also be holding meetings for our Spanish-speaking parents.  Those meetings will be on October 13, January 12, and April 13.

Each meeting will cover a variety of topics and will give you the opportunity to discuss important topics within GISD and public education.

KINDERGARTEN'S NEW TEMPORARY HOME
We are excited to share that Edison Kindergarten will be moving to its new temporary home to First Baptist Church (FBC) beginning Monday, August 24.

As we continue navigating this unique transition, we have learned a great deal about what our students and staff need to make each school day as comfortable and successful as possible. After careful consideration, we believe this move will provide the space and environment that best supports our students, teachers, and families.

THANK YOU TO OUR PARTNERS
We are incredibly grateful to the Boys & Girls Club for welcoming us and helping us through these first days.
We are equally thankful to First Baptist Church for opening their doors and providing a place for our Kindergarten students to call "home" during this season.

Change is not always easy, but we are committed to making this transition as smooth as possible for our students and families.
 

TO ALL OF OUR EDISON FAMILES - THANK YOU for your flexibility, patience, and unwavering support.

Gainesville Independent School District is pleased to announce the hiring of Melody Parr as the district’s new Director of Finance.

Mrs. Parr brings more than 20 years of experience in school finance to the role, along with a strong track record of fiscal responsibility, strategic planning, and employee support. Most recently, she served as Business Manager for Chico ISD, where she worked for six years and successfully increased the district’s fund balance year after year while maintaining a focus on financial stewardship.

Before her time at Chico ISD, Parr worked in Accounts Payable at Bowie ISD and served as Business Manager at Gold-Burg ISD, gaining extensive experience in multiple areas of school business operations.

Parr is a lifelong resident of Texas and has lived in several communities throughout the state, including Gainesville. Her connection to Gainesville ISD goes back to her childhood, when she attended McMurry Elementary School in fifth grade and Gainesville Junior High in sixth grade. She graduated as Valedictorian of her class from Saint Jo High School in 1992.

Parr earned a Bachelor of Science in Business Management from Western Governors University in May 2020. Throughout her career, she has developed expertise in data analysis, policy and procedure implementation, communications, Ascender software, and leadership.

As she begins her new role with Gainesville ISD, Parr says one of her top priorities is supporting the people who make the district successful.

"I believe it's important to take care of employees and their needs and to make them feel supported," Parr said. "When employees feel valued and supported, they are better able to focus on serving students and helping them succeed."

Outside of her professional career, Parr is a proud mother of four daughters, Katie, Rachel and her husband Ben, Genna, and Josie. She is also a proud Nana to her grandson, JJ. 

Please join Gainesville ISD in welcoming Melody Parr back to the Leopard family!