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10 MAINTENANCE OF HARMONIOUS AND SUPPORTIVE RELATIONSHIPS

AMONG BOARD MEMBERS

10.1 STATEMENTS FROM INDIVIDUAL BOARD MEMBERS AND NEWS MEDIA PERSONNEL
TESTIFYING TO THE HARMONIOUS WORKING RELATIONSHIP AMONG BOARD MEMBERS

The Board of Trustees focuses their full attention to the success of all students in Galena Park
ISD� It is this commitment to a common goal which unites each individual trustee into a
cohesive team� Working collaboratively for the good of all students requires mutual respect,
communication, trustworthiness, and ethics to advance their primary goal: To Lead, Learn,
and Serve�

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

“ As an educator in Galena Park ISD for nearly 40 years, my mission
NORMA HERNANDEZ
PRESIDENT, GALENA PARK ISD BOARD OF TRUSTEES

has always been to nurture and empower our students, preparing
them for successful and meaningful lives� Serving as a board
member has allowed me to continue that mission on a broader
scale� Together, we work collaboratively, always putting students
first and striving to elevate GPISD to the highest standards of
educational excellence�”

“ Serving on the board of Galena Park ISD has given me great
RAMON GARZA
VICE PRESIDENT, GALENA PARK ISD BOARD OF TRUSTEES

satisfaction� We are planning for our kids’ futures and making
an impact on their lives� We have some of the best facilities
around� Our board is very diverse and includes former employees
and graduates of the district along with business owners and
community leaders� We are all passionate about our district�”

“ As a retired educator who graduated from Galena Park ISD,
LINDA CLARK SHERRARD
SECRETARY, GALENA PARK ISD BOARD OF TRUSTEES

worked within this district, and raised my children here, I have
a deep commitment to our community and its students� I am
proud to serve on the school board, where collaboration is
key to our mission� Together, we strive to foster an environment
that prioritizes student excellence while also supporting our
dedicated teachers, empowering them to inspire and guide
every child to reach their fullest potential�”

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