The Pontillo Report | AJ Pontillo for GCISD School Board, Place 5
AJ Pontillo · GCISD Trustee Place 5 #1 Best Place to Teach (DFW) SRO on Every Campus 252+ Students Honored First "A" Rating (Financial) 89% Bilingual Proficiency AJ Pontillo · GCISD Trustee Place 5 #1 Best Place to Teach (DFW) SRO on Every Campus 252+ Students Honored First "A" Rating (Financial) 89% Bilingual Proficiency
Publication The Pontillo Report
Candidate AJ Pontillo · Place 5
District Grapevine-Colleyville ISD
Election Date May 2026
"Straight talk on the issues shaping GCISD's future — from safety to spending to students."
The Report for GCISD Families
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Students First Smart Spending Strong Schools
$39.7M Fund Balance
19 SROs on Campus
100% Transparency Pledge
#1 Best Place to Teach (DFW) Teacher Satisfaction
#2
DFW (Niche)
#4
Texas (Niche)
475
Industry Certs
3
Years Leadership
Raising Taxes Isn’t the Answer for GCISD: The Truth About Copper Pennies

Raising Taxes Isn’t the Answer for GCISD: The Truth About Copper Pennies

Raising Taxes Isn’t the Answer for GCISD: The Truth About Copper PenniesAJ Pontillo, Trustee Place 5
Published on: 16/04/2026

Before you support a tax increase — read this. For every $18 raised locally, $12 goes straight to Austin. Only $6 stays in GCISD. The real numbers may surprise you.

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Proud of GCISD: #2 in DFW & #4 in Texas – The Leadership Making It Happen

Proud of GCISD: #2 in DFW & #4 in Texas – The Leadership Making It Happen

Proud of GCISD: #2 in DFW & #4 in Texas – The Leadership Making It HappenAJ Pontillo, Trustee Place 5
Published on: 31/03/2026

Rankings like these don't happen by accident. GCISD Trustee AJ Pontillo explains the data-driven leadership keeping our schools at the top. See why GCISD is the #1 place to teach in DFW! 🍎

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Here’s What the Board Voted For on GCISD Finances — And Why the Recent S&P Outlook Matters

Here’s What the Board Voted For on GCISD Finances — And Why the Recent S&P Outlook Matters

Here’s What the Board Voted For on GCISD Finances — And Why the Recent S&P Outlook MattersAJ Pontillo, Trustee Place 5
Published on: 24/03/2026

GCISD's financial record: 7 years of tax cuts, golden pennies, and millions in savings. Trustee AJ Pontillo explains what the recent S&P outlook means for your family.

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Why GCISD Is #1 for Teachers in DFW

Why GCISD Is #1 for Teachers in DFW

Why GCISD Is #1 for Teachers in DFWAJ Pontillo, Trustee Place 5
Published on: 09/03/2026

GCISD ranks #1 out of 95 DFW districts as a Best Place to Teach. See how AJ Pontillo and the board drove teacher pay, mentorship & retention — and what it means for your child.

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