out is the combination of community partnerships and long-term planning,” Gonzalez says. “In 2017, our community supported a $55 million bond that expanded our CTE opportunities. We created labs and shops that mirror real workplaces.” The investment shows.“We added an auto technology shop, veterinary technology lab, engineering and medical science labs, cosmetology studios, and a culinary arts kitchen,” Dr. Gonzalez says. “We toured schools in Dallas and Houston and asked why our students couldn’t have the same. With the bond, we brought those opportunities to Navasota.” Technology upgrades complement facility expansion.“We implemented interactive televisions in all classrooms, enterprise wi-fi, and one-toone Chromebooks,” Dr. Gonzalez says. “In 2024, our community approved another bond adding classrooms at the high school to support growing CTE programs. The message is consistent: our community invests in student opportunity.” 299 CIVIL AND MUNICIPAL VOLUME 06, ISSUE 11 NAVASOTA INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT
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