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05 COMMITMENT TO A CODE OF ETHICS

5.1-COPY OF THE BOARD’S CODE OF ETHICS

Through moral and ethical practices, the Galena Park ISD Board of Trustees has earned
the confidence and trust of the community while championing the District’s mission and
goals� The commitment of all trustees to the cornerstones of the Board’s Code of Ethics
[BBF (Local)], equity in attitude, trustworthiness in stewardship, honor in conduct, integrity of
character, commitment to service, and student-centered focus is unwavering and beyond
reproach�

“As a trustee of the Board, I shall promote the best interests of the District as a whole and, to
that end, shall adhere to the following ethical standards”

EQUITY IN ATTITUDE
• I will be fair, just, and impartial in all my decisions and actions.
• I will accord others the respect I wish for myself.
• I will encourage expressions of different opinions and listen with an open mind to others’ ideas.

TRUSTWORTHINESS IN STEWARDSHIP
• I will be accountable to the public by representing district policies, programs, priorities, and progress
accurately.
• I will be responsive to the community by seeking its involvement in district affairs and by communicating
its priorities and concerns.
• I will work to ensure prudent and accountable use of district resources.
• I will make no personal promise or take private action that may compromise my performance or my
responsibilities.

HONOR IN CONDUCT
• I will tell the truth.
• I will share my views while working for consensus.
• I will respect the majority decision as the decision of the Board.
• I will base my decisions on fact rather than supposition, opinion, or public favor.

INTEGRITY OF CHARACTER
• I will refuse to surrender judgment to any individual or group at the expense of the District as a whole.
• I will consistently uphold all applicable laws, rules, policies, and governance procedures.
• I will not disclose information that is confidential by law or that will needlessly harm the District if
disclosed.

COMMITMENT TO SERVICE
• I will focus my attention on fulfilling the Board’s responsibilities of goal setting, policy making, and
evaluation.
• I will diligently prepare for and attend Board meetings.
• I will avoid personal involvement in activities the Board has delegated to the superintendent.
• I will seek continuing education that will enhance my ability to fulfill my duties effectively.

STUDENT-CENTERED FOCUS
• I will be continuously guided by what is best for all students of the District. BUILDING ON A
LEGACY

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