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Superintendent says Giddings ISD earned an "A" and a perfect 100 on state financial rating
Summary
At a public hearing Oct. 16, 2025, Superintendent Dr. Ray DeSpain presented the 2024–2025 FIRST report showing Giddings ISD earned an "A" with Superior Achievement and a perfect score of 100. No public input was offered and the hearing adjourned at 6:49 p.m.
Superintendent Dr. Ray DeSpain presented the Financial Integrity Rating System of Texas (FIRST) report for 2024–2025 at a public hearing of the Giddings ISD Board of Trustees on Oct. 16, 2025, reporting that the district earned an "A" rating with Superior Achievement and a perfect score of 100.
The brief public hearing began at 6:45 p.m. in the Giddings ISD Administration Building, where Board President Jason Locke called the meeting to order and established a quorum. Trustees listed as present were Jason Locke, Mark Johnson, Spencer Schneider, Roy Kruemcke Jr. and Martin Rangel; trustees Pat Jackson and Adam Awad were listed as absent. School staff present included Superintendent Dr. Ray DeSpain, Shane Holman, Angie Bloodworth and Charlotte Penn. Several visitors were listed in the minutes; no one spoke during the community input portion.
Dr. DeSpain presented the 2024–2025 FIRST report results, which the minutes record as an "A" rating with Superior Achievement and a perfect score of 100. The Financial Integrity Rating System of Texas (FIRST) is the state system used to evaluate school district financial integrity. The minutes do not record additional discussion, questions, motions or votes tied to the rating.
The public hearing adjourned at 6:49 p.m. The minutes are signed by Jason Locke (Board President) and Spencer Schneider (Board Secretary).
