Protect Govalle Elementary: Keep Our School Whole

Protect Govalle Elementary: Keep Our School Whole

Recent signers:
craig wilson and 19 others have signed recently.

The Issue

Govalle Elementary is not just a school — it is a community where children feel safe, supported, and excited to learn. Families like mine have seen the difference. My child has perfect attendance and has never loved a teacher as much as he does here. That is because of the dedicated staff, strong leadership, and welcoming environment that make Govalle special.

Govalle is working. Our school is showing progress and academic growth. Reading scores are climbing, and our kids benefit from music and art classes that enrich their learning. Summer camps, SEL activities, and attendance incentives support the whole child. Our principal, assistant principals, teachers, and staff work tirelessly to make sure every child belongs. The Govalle PTA and families stand together to lift up our kids and our community.

AISD’s proposal to move Montessori into Govalle would take all of this away. It risks dismantling programs, displacing staff and leadership, and disrupting the safe and thriving environment our children depend on. For generations, Govalle has supported Austin families. We are asking AISD to listen to parents, teachers, and students and keep Govalle strong. Please sign and share to protect our children’s future.

✍️ Take Action for Govalle!

Sign the petition and let Austin ISD know our community’s voice matters.

After signing, please also complete the AISD Comment Card to share your thoughts directly with the district:

👉 https://tinyurl.com/AISDcommentcard

 


Every comment and signature helps show that Govalle deserves to stay whole, for our students, staff, and families 💙

Govalle Elementary no es solo una escuela, es una comunidad donde los niños se sienten seguros, apoyados y emocionados por aprender. Familias como la mía han notado la diferencia. Mi hijo tiene una asistencia perfecta y nunca ha amado a un profesor tanto como aquí. Eso se debe al personal dedicado, el fuerte liderazgo y el ambiente acogedor que hacen que Govalle sea especial.

Govalle está trabajando. Nuestra escuela está mostrando progreso y crecimiento académico. Las puntuaciones de lectura están aumentando, y nuestros niños se benefician de las clases de música y arte que enriquecen su aprendizaje. Los campamentos de verano, las actividades de SEL y los incentivos de asistencia apoyan a todo el niño. Nuestro director, subdirectores, maestros y personal trabajan incansablemente para asegurarse de que todos los niños pertenezcan. La PTA de Govalle y las familias se unen para elevar a nuestros hijos y a nuestra comunidad.

La propuesta de AISD de trasladar a Montessori a Govalle le quitaría todo esto. Corre el riesgo de desmantelar programas, desplazar al personal y a la dirección, y a interrumpir el entorno seguro y próspero del que dependen nuestros hijos. Durante generaciones, Govalle ha apoyado a las familias de Austin. Le pedimos a AISD que escuche a los padres, maestros y estudiantes y que mantenga a Govalle fuerte. Por favor, firme y comparta para proteger el futuro de nuestros hijos.

✍️ ¡Actúa por Govalle!

Firma la petición y hazle saber a Austin ISD que la voz de nuestra comunidad importa.

Después de firmar, por favor completa también la Tarjeta de Comentarios de AISD para compartir tus pensamientos directamente con el distrito:

👉 https://tinyurl.com/AISDcommentcard

Victory

This petition made change with 656 supporters!
Recent signers:
craig wilson and 19 others have signed recently.

The Issue

Govalle Elementary is not just a school — it is a community where children feel safe, supported, and excited to learn. Families like mine have seen the difference. My child has perfect attendance and has never loved a teacher as much as he does here. That is because of the dedicated staff, strong leadership, and welcoming environment that make Govalle special.

Govalle is working. Our school is showing progress and academic growth. Reading scores are climbing, and our kids benefit from music and art classes that enrich their learning. Summer camps, SEL activities, and attendance incentives support the whole child. Our principal, assistant principals, teachers, and staff work tirelessly to make sure every child belongs. The Govalle PTA and families stand together to lift up our kids and our community.

AISD’s proposal to move Montessori into Govalle would take all of this away. It risks dismantling programs, displacing staff and leadership, and disrupting the safe and thriving environment our children depend on. For generations, Govalle has supported Austin families. We are asking AISD to listen to parents, teachers, and students and keep Govalle strong. Please sign and share to protect our children’s future.

✍️ Take Action for Govalle!

Sign the petition and let Austin ISD know our community’s voice matters.

After signing, please also complete the AISD Comment Card to share your thoughts directly with the district:

👉 https://tinyurl.com/AISDcommentcard

 


Every comment and signature helps show that Govalle deserves to stay whole, for our students, staff, and families 💙

Govalle Elementary no es solo una escuela, es una comunidad donde los niños se sienten seguros, apoyados y emocionados por aprender. Familias como la mía han notado la diferencia. Mi hijo tiene una asistencia perfecta y nunca ha amado a un profesor tanto como aquí. Eso se debe al personal dedicado, el fuerte liderazgo y el ambiente acogedor que hacen que Govalle sea especial.

Govalle está trabajando. Nuestra escuela está mostrando progreso y crecimiento académico. Las puntuaciones de lectura están aumentando, y nuestros niños se benefician de las clases de música y arte que enriquecen su aprendizaje. Los campamentos de verano, las actividades de SEL y los incentivos de asistencia apoyan a todo el niño. Nuestro director, subdirectores, maestros y personal trabajan incansablemente para asegurarse de que todos los niños pertenezcan. La PTA de Govalle y las familias se unen para elevar a nuestros hijos y a nuestra comunidad.

La propuesta de AISD de trasladar a Montessori a Govalle le quitaría todo esto. Corre el riesgo de desmantelar programas, desplazar al personal y a la dirección, y a interrumpir el entorno seguro y próspero del que dependen nuestros hijos. Durante generaciones, Govalle ha apoyado a las familias de Austin. Le pedimos a AISD que escuche a los padres, maestros y estudiantes y que mantenga a Govalle fuerte. Por favor, firme y comparta para proteger el futuro de nuestros hijos.

✍️ ¡Actúa por Govalle!

Firma la petición y hazle saber a Austin ISD que la voz de nuestra comunidad importa.

Después de firmar, por favor completa también la Tarjeta de Comentarios de AISD para compartir tus pensamientos directamente con el distrito:

👉 https://tinyurl.com/AISDcommentcard

The Decision Makers

Austin School Board
4 Members
1 Responded
Kathryn Chu
Austin School Board - District 4
I want to make sure you have seen my public statement and thank you for loving and supporting your school and Austin ISD. In solidarity, Kathryn Kathryn Whitley Chu Today, the boot of the State is on AISD’s throat, and we are forced to make decisions that will change our community for generations. The AISD administration has put forward a proposal for school consolidations and closures in response to years of underfunding from the state. I understand the intentions and pressures that led to this proposal, but based on this current draft, I will be voting NO because if the state fails to prioritize student success, then we must. We should not be closing schools that are in demand and have strong academic results. We should not be closing historic schools that tie to our community together. And we need to have the patience to allow the community to study the proposal and effectively weigh in. I realize Austin ISD is not alone in facing these pressures. Districts throughout Texas are in the red and face state takeover. When so many school districts are in this situation, it is a failure of leadership at the state level. That’s why those of us at the local level — parents, students, community leaders, and school staff members — must model a different course. My opposition is not out of fear of making hard choices, but rather one that embraces the work ahead to community members from all sides to find real solutions. If you have not already done so, I invite all community members to join us in this fight, embrace the work, explore alternative solutions, and prove, as Austin always has, that we understand the importance of education to every child’s success in life.
Andrew Gonzales
Austin School Board - District 6
Arati Singh
Austin School Board - Position 9 (At Large)

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