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04 SUPPORT FOR EDUCATIONAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS AND

SCHOOL TRANSFORMATION INITIATIVES

4.6-EVIDENCE OF LONG-TERM PLANNING FOR SCHOOL IMPROVEMENT

Not too many years ago, Galena Park ISD was secure with its framework to support the mission
to prepare students to become productive citizens and lifelong learners� However, over the
past few years the educational landscape that had become comfortably familiar ceased to
exist�

As a Board, Galena Park ISD trustees recognized the changes and uncertainty in the world of
education required thoughtful planning to ensure goals were relevant and supported the
District’s mission through a new lens, reflected the current circumstances, and met the growing
needs of our community�

This desire compels the trustees to participate in the strategic planning process each school
year� Annually, surveys are sent electronically and meetings conducted with a wide variety
of stakeholders including students, parents, staff, board trustees, local organizations, business
owners, and community members� District leaders meet with these groups to discuss pressing
issues, solutions, and action plans� The exchange of honest and respectful ideas, as well as
sincere critique, allows GPISD to cull programs and processes that no longer resonate with
stakeholders or serve a purpose� Board members are always determined to use information
given with the mindset of becoming better stewards and, most importantly, ensuring students
the best, most well-rounded foundation for success�

It is no longer enough to educate the students in
the school, GPISD needs to take care of its kids, its
employees, and its community� The educational
philosophy of educating the whole child takes on
a much broader meaning for the Galena Park ISD
Board of Trustees�

Through the recent strategic planning process, the
priority goals and performance objectives identified
for the 2024-2025 school year are:

Collaboratively, the Board and district leaders
establish a clear roadmap to future success
Performance Indicator (KPI) Dashboard� The KPI
dashboard, which displays performance and
measurement data on predetermined indicators,
ensures a transparent accounting of how the district
is performing on the identified goals and objectives
throughout the year� The dashboard allows school
personnel to share progress and challenges in real-
time, allowing the board to be incredibly responsive
to the District’s needs� This transparency is critical to
our success as a school district� Through strategic
planning and oversight, the trustees ensure that

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