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Appendix C
DISTRICT ADMINISTRATIVE AND SUPPORT STAFF SURVEY RESULTS
Demographic Data/Survey Questions
Narrative Comments

The narrative comments below reflect the perceptions and opinions of administrative and support staff survey respondents.

  • I think that the district stressed TAAS results too much. Although this is important, more important is each child having the opportunity to learn. The emphasis should not solely be on a TAAS score, but on the children learning and growing as a person.
  • Dr. Neeley is a great leader - an inspiration to all of us. She is child-oriented. Anything that is needed to enhance student performance is approved. Innovative programs are often implemented following careful consideration. Administrators are given great leeway in application of personal educational philosophies.
  • All staff have worked hard to strive for our Exemplary status.
  • GPISD is now the largest Exemplary school district in Texas. We have been able to achieve this through a concentrated focus on the instructional needs of individual students. We would not have reached these levels of student performance without intentionally providing the staffing ratios that currently exist and without providing the necessary support staff (assistant principals, counselors, instructional specialists at the district and campus level in technology and core curriculum) to support teachers in the classroom.
  • The district is top heavy with managers and administrative types who are selected not on ability but more of a who's who selection process.
  • I have been an educator for thirty years...the last six years in Galena Park. I have worked in two other districts and the Regional Service Center...and I can tell you that this district WAS exemplary before we earned the rating last week. The leadership of our superintendent, Shirley Neeley, is a model for the rest of us. This is what had made working in this district such an extraordinary experience. It is such a pleasure to work in a first class organization. Our morale is very high. I would ask that you not pick us apart. Perfect we may not be, but we are truly awesome! You will definitely see that for yourself.
  • This district has made excellent progress improving student academic performance for all students. The narrowed gap between student subgroups reflects the commitment to every student's success. Now, as an Exemplary district, the effort will continue to strengthen all students' skills. GPISD is a progressive community focused on student centered organization that is a model to be copied by many
  • This is the 5th Texas school district I have worked for in my career. Galena Park ISD is by far the best overall school district of these five.
  • Overall GPISD is a great district to work for and I feel the best interest of the student is its first and foremost purpose.
  • I believe that the Special Education Department and material is not good for certain children. ADHD and Dyslexic children need more help than Galena Park is willing to give. When my children went through the school system they didn't get what they needed. My child is having trouble getting and keeping a job. They need Alpha-Phonic tapes to help them.
  • Thank you for choosing us for this survey, but I cannot tell you or know much about what goes inside the schools. I'm a bus driver. I know more about what's going on in the transportation department I don't have any kids any more in school. But I think from what I heard is that we have an average school district. I have heard from parents they'd rather send their kids to GPISD than HISD.
  • My children graduated from GPISD with a great education - both of them went to college and now have a career. During the time they were in GPISD the teachers and administrators worked a lot with them to prepare for college. They are proud to come from a district that not only taught them about education from books, but also showed them how to get along with lots of different people. I feel the district has also improved more since they have graduated. It's a great place to work and learn!
  • Living and working in GPISD affords me the best of both worlds - While employed by such an awesome district, my children have reaped the benefits of exemplary programs! The choice to live here has been rewarded time and time again by GPISD, but most recently by the 4.0 grade average that my daughter (a 1999 NSHS graduate) has maintained in pursuing a highly competitive college degree in accounting. (Bachelors AND Masters!) Quite prepared for higher education!
  • GPISD is an "Exemplary" district in every aspect from the top down. Our superintendent is one of a kind. Her aspirations for the district match the enthusiasm she exhibits. District administrative personnel are extraordinary. They set the tone for district expectations and "propel" those expectations exceptionally. Support personnel are dedicated to providing the best services available in order to enhance learning environments. Teachers, faculties, and staffs are the best! They are exceptionally qualified in the field of education and are extremely committed to educating each and every child. GPISD students are inclusively number "1", as evidenced by individual and educational accomplishments.
  • I believe we had an effective educational process in this district. I do, however, believe that there are areas where the district could use more discretion when approving certain expenditures.
  • GPISD is an excellent school district.
  • We need programs for drugs and gangs - Ex gang member/drug user - young enough to relate to students - talk and give experiences of bad - experience of recovery - tell of success! Or just being ALIVE! We need this even in the elementary level.
  • We are a great team!
  • I think our school is run by the principal's secretary and PEIMS clerk and school secretary instead of our principal. They have been there forever and think they know it all.
  • In every aspect, GPISD is a first-class, exemplary school district!
  • GPISD has made phenomenal strides to make huge gains in student performance through hard, smart work. I challenge any group of educators to perform as well as GPISD has with the challenges our student population face.
  • The district is focused on one priority - effective student performance!
  • Our district will not have accomplished what it should until 100 percent of our student population is successful; we always recognize the need to improve. At the present time, however, we are pleased with the progress that students, teachers, parents, community members and administrators have made in the area of student performance. We share the Governor and President's belief that economically disadvantaged and second language learners cannot only learn but can excel. This year's "Exemplary" rating reflects the commitment and hard work of all of GPISD.
  • Galena Park ISD is an Exemplary district. Students, staff and families have done a great job of striving for excellence.
  • Galena Park ISD is a district that takes pride in the fact that growth and changing needs sets challenges that puts the district in a proactive mode to do what it takes to provide upgrading and planning for the future. We are a leader in hiring and retaining quality teachers. The GPISD Education foundation funds innovative teaching grants for our teachers who go beyond to teach their students.
  • Office staff (clerical) needs good working computers. Please check insurance - it got very high in this school year. Also salary in clerical is very poor. We are under paid. The work itself is demanding when you have to do different jobs for low pay. For example, I am a secretary for Assistant Principals (3). I take care of kids in the office, cover the front desk (very often). Also, I cover the clinic and take care of students when the nurse is at meetings, lunch or when a sub is in the clinic. I am also a translator for everything and everybody. Please, in order for an employee to be happy everything has to be divided equally. I also have been registering for the past seven years. As you can see I do need the job that's why I had lasted for so long with the district.