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10. Maintenance of Harmonious

and Supportive Relationships

Among Board Members

“ Oworking with the Board on numerous occasions for my
ver the past few years, I have had the pleasure of

newspaper. They are a great group of individuals who are
dedicated to the Galena Park ISD staff and community.”

~ Gilbert Hoffman, owner of North Channel Star

“ Tvision for the District. From a doctor to a judge to a real
he Galena Park ISD Board of Trustees share a very common

estate agent, they have created a goal for each and every student
of GPISD to become productive citizens of our society. As times
change and new rules and procedures emerge, the GPISD school

board has not wasted time in working together to create what is
in the best interest of all students.”

~ Cathy Hernandez, KPRC Channel 2 Reporter

10.2 INDICATIONS OF UNIFIED ACTION BY THE BOARD, INCLUDING EVIDENCE OF EFFECTIVE
RESOLUTION OF DIFFERENCES

The GPISD Board of Trustees is parties, adherence to existing The Superintendent formed a
occasionally faced with addressing board policy. When appropriate, taskforce to study the concerns
controversial or difficult issues. the Board seeks the advice of raised by community members
Such issues in the recent past have counsel. regarding transgender policies.
included our 2016 bond election, While there were differences
approving pay for non-salaried Specifically, the 2016 bond of opinion, all Board members
workers during District closures election faced opposition by some agreed to maintain the current
due to inclement weather, and individual community members. non-discrimination policy as
the topic of transgender restroom To address their concerns, Board written and deal with specific
access for students. The resolution members reached out to them to concerns on a case-by-case basis.
to each of these sensitive issues provide factual information in
was reached after thoughtful response to their questions about
consideration for all involved the bond.

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