On March 23, 2015, GISD school board trustees approved a $1.2 million expenditure to fund furnishings at the high school:  the new ninth grade wing (including student desks and chairs, presentation stations for classroom, and bookshelves); new teacher areas including desks, chairs, work tables, and conference area; cafeteria chairs and tables; coffee bar; office spaces and reception areas in the new ninth grade wing; and the new learning commons area (library).  The new furniture is all research-based and will meet student and teacher needs utilizing new technology.