GISD Superintendent Announces Retirement
At a special called meeting following Monday’s monthly board workshop, the Georgetown ISD Board of Trustees voted to approve the retirement of Superintendent Fred Brent, effective June 30, 2023.
Dr. Brent will be designated as Superintendent Emeritus from May 1 - June 30. This allows the Board to name an interim superintendent while Brent serves in an advisory role to the leadership team and Board of Trustees as they seek a new superintendent.
“I’ve had the honor of serving students, educators and communities in public education for 32 years, and the last nine years as the superintendent of Georgetown have been the highlight of my career,” Brent said. “I feel incredibly fortunate to have been part of this work and to work with amazing people along the way. I am blessed that my family and I will be able to continue to call Georgetown, Texas home.”
Dr. Brent and his family moved to Georgetown in 2014 when he was hired as district superintendent. But coming to Georgetown was about more than a job.
“We wanted our three kids to have a ‘hometown’ experience; a place with a strong identity; a place to call home. Georgetown and GISD have been that and so much more,” Brent said. “Our two sons, Austin and Alex, graduated from Georgetown ISD in 2018 and 2021, and our daughter, Abby, will graduate in May.”
“Dr. Brent’s tenure with the district has been through a period of transformative growth in Georgetown, and there’s no better person to have been at the helm,” said GISD Board President Elizabeth McFarland. “He has built a solid foundation and a strong team of leaders to continue the work of achieving our vision and mission, and he set the conditions for success for our next superintendent. I am thrilled for him and his family as they venture into the next chapter of their lives, and I am deeply appreciative of the hard work he has done over the years for our students, staff, and community.”
Next steps for GISD include naming an interim superintendent and hiring a search firm to assist the board with the process of selecting a new superintendent.
“Every leader reflects on their time served in such roles. During my time in GISD, we have experienced many celebrations and challenges. Ultimately, I walk away knowing that our school district has a strong conviction for the vision, mission and beliefs of GISD,” Brent said. “The district has an incredible strategic direction and the right people are in place to bring it to life. I will always cherish the incredible gift I’ve been given: the privilege to serve; the privilege to lead; the privilege to live in this incredible community. Words just cannot do justice to the depth of gratitude and love I have for Georgetown, Texas.”