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Safety Is Our Top Priority

As we begin a new school year, we have yet another opportunity
to demonstrate excellence in all areas and remain a performance
leader in the great State of Texas. Regardless of the stage -
academics, athletics, fine arts, or any other area involving our
outstanding students and staff, Galena Park ISD welcomes the
opportunity to show the world the greatness that has become a
trademark of our district.

I would like to take this opportunity to briefly talk about our safety
and security measures. Let me assure you the safety of our students
and staff is my top priority as the Superintendent of Schools. I
have been working closely with our Chief of Police and Security
Department to make sure all campuses and facilities are fully
equipped with resources necessary to provide a safe learning
environment for our students and staff. Our Board unanimously John Moore, Ed.D.
approved the additional hiring of 19 Precinct 2 and 3 deputies to Superintendent of Schools
serve as School Resource Officers, more cameras have been added to the interior and exterior
of campuses, and our teachers and staff are partaking in additional security trainings. These are
just a few of the measures we have taken to further strengthen our safety & security procerdures.

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We look forward to seeing all of our students back on campuses on Thursday, August 11 . We are
thankful for your continued support and for being a part of the GPISD family.

“We are proud to An additional 19 Harris

protect and serve County Precinct 2 and 3
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the students and staff 19 deputies will patrol GPISD
campuses and daycare
of Galena Park ISD!” facilities.

Over 2,500 security cameras
throughout the District at
campuses and facilities.

Safety bollards have been
installed at Galena Park ISD
campuses to improve traffic
safety near the schools.

All 26 Galena Park ISD
campuses have secure
entrance procedures for
visitors.