Goose Creek CISD (GCCISD) announced that the Board of Trustees approved the district’s 2024–2025 Annual Comprehensive Financial Report (ACFR) during its regular board meeting on Monday night. The report reflects significant progress in stabilizing the district’s finances and earned the highest-level audit unmodified opinion possible.

As a result of disciplined spending and cost-saving measures implemented throughout the school year, GCCISD closed the fiscal year with a $1.7 million General Fund surplus. Additionally, the district enters the upcoming budget planning season with a balanced budget, marking the first time since 2023 that GCCISD has achieved this milestone.

Over the last four budget planning cycles, the district has implemented a total of $38.3 million in budget reductions to address financial challenges and strengthen long-term fiscal stability. These actions reflect a strategic and proactive approach to financial stewardship while maintaining a focus on student success and operational effectiveness.

Looking ahead, the district’s budget reduction work does not stop here. A budget reduction committee has been assembled with a goal of identifying an additional $5 million in efficiencies and savings to ensure GCCISD is positioned to responsibly plan for potential employee pay increases, unanticipated emergency expenditures, and long-term financial stability.

“This audit outcome affirms the hard work and difficult decisions made to ensure GCCISD remains financially responsible and sustainable,” said Brigitte Clark, GCCISD Chief Financial Officer. “Our focus remains on transparency, accountability, and making decisions that best serve our students, staff, and community—both today and in the future.”

The approved ACFR provides a comprehensive overview of the district’s financial position and is available for public review on the district website.