Policy Priorities — AJ Pontillo, GCISD Trustee Place 5
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A clear, actionable plan to keep GCISD safe, academically exceptional, and fiscally responsible for years to come.

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Priority 01

Uncompromising Campus Safety

There is no higher duty for a school board than ensuring the physical safety of the students and staff entrusted to our care.

  • Dedicated School Resource Officers (SROs) on every campus.
  • Multi-layered security strategies & advanced technology.
  • Redundant security measures at every facility.
  • Campus Safety
  • SRO Officer
STEM Robotics
Students collaborating
Art programs
Graduation
Academic Excellence
Student success
Achievement
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Priority 02

Defending Academic Excellence

GCISD's #4 ranking in Texas didn't happen by accident. Maintaining that excellence requires constant vigilance.

  • Protecting rigorous, merit-based grading & learning standards.
  • Funding the highest teacher pay raises in GCISD history.
  • Expanding Career and Technical Education (CTE).
Priority 03

Taxpayer Respect & Fiscal Health

Taxpayer money is a trust. By optimizing district financial practices, we raise teacher pay, fund security, and respect local taxpayers.

  • Zero-based budgeting for justified spending.
  • Eliminating administrative bloat, investing in classrooms.
  • "A" rating for financial integrity & transparency.
  • Financial charts
  • A-Rating
  • AJ Pontillo
  • Budget workshop
"As a father, I care deeply about the decisions being made. As a Trustee, I take responsibility for making them wisely. Let's keep GCISD strong for the next generation."
A.J. PontilloGCISD Trustee, Place 5

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Protecting Our Progress.

We've strengthened safety, raised academic standards, lowered taxes, and built financial stability — but protecting that success requires steady leadership.