Texas Democratic Party
Williamson County
Precinct 381
Current School Board Members Representing Precinct 381
Each member is elected in May elections to an at large seat and holds office for three years. Those members holding Places listed in red are up for election in 2025, Green Place members will be elected in 2026. The Blue Place members were just elected and will be up for election in 2027.
The Board conducts its regularly scheduled monthly meeting on the third Monday of each month unless it conflicts with an academic holiday. Board meetings are held in the Board Room of the Georgetown ISD Hammarlund Center for Leadership and Learning at 507 E. University Avenue. Trustees meet in Open Session at 7:00 PM unless a change is noted in the official posted agenda. Public Comments are welcome from any member of the public who has complied with District procedures for signing up to speak. The form for signing up to speak is below and can be submitted a week in advance of a scheduled meeting or you are welcome to fill out the form when you arrive at the Board meeting. When sending the form in advance, please email Michelle Barlow.
Mailing and email addresses along with local offices for these legislators will be added in time. This information is for your use in contacting and visiting them about our issues.
James Scherer
Board President Place 1
Republican
Term: 2022-2025
James Scherer was elected to the Georgetown ISD Board of Trustees in May 2022 and currently serves as Board Trustee in Place 1.
James is a veteran of the U.S. Navy and a serial entrepreneur. James is the current owner of multiple companies, including Austin Pallet Company and Golden Anchor Antifreeze. In addition, he has served our community and non-profits in various roles over the years.
James has lived in Georgetown since 2011 with his wife Crystal. They have two sons -- one Georgetown High School sophomore and one Georgetown High School graduate.
Email James at schererjames@georgetownisd.org.
Elizabeth McFarland
Board Vice President Place 2
Republican
Term: 2022-2025
Elizabeth McFarland was elected to the Georgetown ISD Board of Trustees in May 2019, and currently serves in Place 2.
A graduate of the United States Military Academy at West Point, New York, Elizabeth earned a Bachelor of Science degree in History and a commission as a Second Lieutenant in the Army. She later studied law at the University of Texas, earning a Juris Doctorate, and then at the University of Florida, earning a Masters in Tax Law. Elizabeth founded McFarland Legacy Law in Georgetown and currently works as an attorney with Sneed, Vine and Perry Law. She also serves in various leadership roles with several Georgetown-area civic and non-profit organizations.
Elizabeth has lived in Georgetown for 15 years with her husband, Stefan. They have four children.
Email Elizabeth at McFarlandElizabeth@georgetownisd.org
Cody Hirt
Board Member Place 3
Republican
Term: 2022-2025
Cody Hirt was elected to the Georgetown ISD Board of Trustees in May 2022 and currently serves as Board Trustee in Place 3.
Cody graduated from Texas State University in San Marcos, Texas. Cody co-founded Mesquite Creek Outfitters, as well as The Golden Rule and the non-profit organization Veteran Outdoors, in Georgetown. In addition, he has served numerous non-profits in various roles over the years.
Cody has lived in Georgetown since 2008 with his wife Jordana. They have 2 children who attend Ford Elementary and Benold.
Email Cody at hirtcody@georgetownisd.org
Stephanie Blanck
Board Member Place 4
Secretary
Republican
Term: 2023-2026
Stephanie Blanck was elected to the Georgetown ISD Board of Trustees in November 2020 and re-elected for a second term in 2023.
A graduate of The University of Texas — Austin, Stephanie Blanck earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in psychology and social work.
Stephanie earned a master's degree in school psychology with an endorsement in educational leadership/mid-management from Southwest Texas State University in San Marcos.
She has lived in Georgetown for 40 years with her husband, Michael. They have two adult children who both graduated from Georgetown High School. Stephanie has three grandsons at Forbes Middle School and Georgetown High School.
Stephanie dedicated 30 years to public education, with 23 of those years at GISD, where she served as a Licensed Specialist in School Psychology (LSSP), campus administrator and director of special education prior to retirement.
Stephanie is currently the secretary for the Convention and Visitors Bureau Board of the City of Georgetown, president of Texas Junior Forums, Inc., secretary of the Boys and Girls Club of Georgetown Board, an ambassador with the Georgetown Chamber of Commerce, and facilitator of the Leadership Georgetown program through the Georgetown Chamber of Commerce. Stephanie is the founder of the Chamber’s Junior Leadership Georgetown program for teens as well as the founder of the Exceptional Georgetown Alliance. Stephanie also serves as the District 5 representative on the City of Georgetown Ethics Board.
Anthony Blankenship
Board Member Place 5
Democrat
Term: 2023-2026
Anthony is a U.S. Army veteran who served both as an enlisted soldier and later as a commissioned officer.
Anthony earned a bachelor's degree from the Savannah College of Art and Design - then years later - returned to school to earn a health science degree in diagnostic radiography.
In 2020, he released a book on healthy family leadership. His book has gone on to win several literary awards.
A resident of Georgetown for more than 20 years, Anthony joins the board with the full support of his wife, Sarah. They have been married for 22 years and have two children who will graduate from East View High School in the classes of 2026 and 2028, respectively.
Jennifer MauldinBoard Member Place 6
Republican
Term: 2024-2027
(Second Term)
Jen Mauldin was elected to the Georgetown ISD Board of Trustees in May 2021 and currently serves as School Trustee Place 6.
As a graduate of The University of Texas, Jen earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Special Education. She then earned her Masters degree from Lamar University and post-graduate certifications from the University of Houston in Mid- Management and Superintendent. In 2013, after an extensive career in education as a Teacher, Educational Diagnostician,
Director of Special Education and Principal, Jen re-careered by obtaining her certification as a certified professional coach, and is currently practicing in that profession, largely doing transition and leadership coaching.
Jen has lived in Georgetown for 23 years with her husband, Stan. They have four grown children who live in Central Texas and in New York City.
Email mauldinjen@georgetownisd.org.
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Additional:
Jen actively supports five Georgetown nonprofit organizations: ROCK, Seeds of Strength, The Caring Place, The Georgetown Project and the Wilco Children’s Advocacy Center. In her free time Jen loves to garden, travel and spend time with their six grandchildren.
Stacy McLaughlin
Board Member Place 7
Democrat
Term: 2024-2027
Stacy began her career with the Texas Facilities Commission in 2004 and continued with the US Army Corps of Engineers from 2008 to 2021, working in various business administration roles. She returned to school at thirty-nine to finish a bachelor’s degree in human resource management. Stacy graduated in December 2023. In February 2021, she was afforded the opportunity to change her “full-time work” to volunteering in various roles within Georgetown ISD. Stacy is in her seventh year serving on the Chase the Chief 5k and Family Fun Run committee and her first year as a board member for the Williamson County Children’s Advocacy Center. Stacy and her husband, Morgan, have been married for thirteen years. Stacy has lived in Georgetown for sixteen years, and her husband Morgan has lived in Georgetown for forty-three years. Morgan is a graduate of Richarte High School, Class of 1999. Morgan and Stacy have two sons, a 2022 graduate of GHS and a middle schooler at Benold. In her free time, Stacy enjoys watching her sons pursue their passions, watching her middle schooler grow as an athlete on the basketball court, attending CrossFit classes, and spending time with her three dogs, one cat, and two donkeys. Email: mclaughlinstacy@georgetownisd.org
