Save the Date: GC-SAGE Conversation with the Candidates

2/10/2026 9:20 am

When: March 31

Where: Cross Timbers Middle School (CTMS)

Time: 6-7:30PM

Why Your Attendance Matters

Decisions made by the Board of Trustees directly impact the funding, staffing, and structure of the programs your children rely on. SAGE advocates to maintain quality and resilient Advanced Academics programs—your voice and your vote are always important to ensure District leadership understands the variety of lived experiences coming directly from the community.

Attending this forum allows you to:

• Hear Directly on Gifted Issues: SAGE forums are uniquely focused on candidates' stances specifically regarding Gifted & Talented (GT) education, ASPIRE Academy, and advanced curriculum.
  
  

• Hold Leadership Accountable: Learn how candidates plan to manage program growth, support specialized educators, and ensure "learning growth" for every gifted student in the face of difficult budget cuts.
  
  

• Get Your Questions Answered: This is your opportunity to submit questions on the topics that keep you up at night—from 2e (twice exceptional) support in the classroom to high school acceleration options and policy discussions about GPA weighting.

Quick Summary: What to Expect

This forum is a dedicated, non-partisan session focused exclusively on the issues impacting Gifted & Talented (GT) education in our district.

• Structured Q&A: The event features a timed format for each candidate to share their educational philosophies and specific plans for advanced academic programs.
  
  

• GT-Specific Focus: Unlike general forums, this session prioritizes topics such as ASPIRE Academy, GT LEAD, and the specific social-emotional needs of gifted learners.
  
  

• Direct Candidate Access: This is your primary opportunity to hear candidates speak "on the record" about their commitment to the advanced academic community.