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³Ô¹Ï±¬ÁÏ Voters Approve $530,010,000 School Bond Package 

Galena Park Independent School District is pleased to announce the approval of the school bond election held on May 4, 2024. The community's overwhelming support has resulted in the successful passage of a $530,010,000 bond package. The funds will be utilized to address critical needs within the district, paving the way for a bright future for our students.

Dr. John Moore, Superintendent of Schools for ³Ô¹Ï±¬ÁÏ, expressed heartfelt appreciation to the community for their unwavering support.

"The approval of the 2024 Bond is proof of our community's dedication to the success of our students. As a result of this vital funding, we are in a strong position to cater to the district's expansion and furnish our students with the necessary resources to aid their development and accomplishments." - Dr. John Moore, GPISD Superintendent of Schools 

The bond package is comprised of two rebuilds, renovations, and improvements to address critical areas essential for the district's growth and development:

"Ultimately, this is the community's bond," said Dr. Moore. "Many community partners, including our Long Range Planning Committee, provided valuable feedback to ensure projects presented to voters addressed aging facilities, student safety, and building new facilities. Also focusing on needs that impact student learning, growth, and progress while reflecting our community's voice."

With the successful passage of Bond 2024, ³Ô¹Ï±¬ÁÏ eagerly anticipates the implementation of approved projects. These projects, including project timelines and designs, will enhance the educational experience for all students and ensure a thriving future for our community. Construction on new facilities could commence as early as this fall, with new schools ready to welcome students in two to four years, marking a significant step towards our shared vision of educational excellence.

³Ô¹Ï±¬ÁÏ is committed to keeping our community informed about the progress of all bond projects. We will provide regular updates through our website, stakeholder meetings, and school board meetings, ensuring transparency and accountability in the implementation of these projects.

Community members are encouraged to stay informed by visiting galenaparkisd.com/bond2024. 

On behalf of the children of ³Ô¹Ï±¬ÁÏ, THANK YOU! 

³Ô¹Ï±¬ÁÏ Board of Trustees Approve Calling A Bond Election

³Ô¹Ï±¬ÁÏ’s Board of Trustees approved calling a bond election at the regular meeting on February 12, 2024.

Voters will decide whether to approve the $530,010,000 bond proposal. The district currently intends to use the bond, if approved, to address aging facilities, student safety, and building new facilities.

Specific proposed uses for the bond funds include:

GPISD commissioned a facilities study by experts. The study identified more than $665 million worth of renovation and construction projects, over and above routine maintenance (which is funded by the District through its general fund budget).  The board engaged a diverse citizen’s committee to review the facilities study, and the committee prioritized the needs identified in the original assessment.  The $530 million worth of projects being presented to the voters as part of the bond are those the committee deemed most critical.  This represents two-thirds of the projects in the original facilities assessment. 

The board currently plans to use approximately $453 million for the replacement of two elementary schools, three classroom additions, and completing the Galena Park High School Replacement Master Plan, along with $77 million to address facility deficiencies at district campuses and support facilities.

Voters will decide whether to approve GPISD’s $530,010,000 bond proposal. April 4th is the last day of voter registration to vote in the election. April 22nd through April 30th is early voting; the early voting locations include Galena Park Middle School and the GPISD Administration Building. May 4th is election day.

If voters approve the bond package, GPISD estimates the maximum increase to the current interest and sinking tax rate will be $0.1202. The increase would be phased in over a three-year period. This would result in an additional $2.00 in monthly taxes for homesteads valued at $150,000. The tax rate increase would have no impact on the homesteads of district residents 65 or older because their taxable value can be frozen once senior citizen exemptions are filed with the appropriate county appraisal district. Additionally, GPISD will continue to offer all homeowners a 20% homestead exemption.