May 26, 2020 Weekly Update
Galena Park I.S.D. Employee Newsletter
A MESSAGE FROM OUR SUPERINTENDENT
June 1, 2020
Dear Galena Park I.S.D. Staff,
Last Thursday marked the end of this unusual school year, and yesterday marked the virtual graduation ceremonies for the Class of 2020. Honestly, I have mixed feelings about the way our school year ended: I am proud of our staff for stepping up to do whatever it takes to deliver a top-notch education to our students, despite the steep learning curve of distance learning, and I feel quite a bit of melancholy for not being able to celebrate graduations in person with the Class of 2020. I am certain you, too, have mixed feelings about the Spring 2020 semester.
We do not yet know what our next school year holds, but we do know this: our students and staff are the heart of Galena Park I.S.D. As the summer progresses and we learn more about the re-opening of Texas, we will keep you all informed of GPISD's next steps. We miss you, and look forward to being together again as soon as it is safe to gather again.
Many blessings to you and your loved ones,
Angi Williams, Ed.D.
Superintendent of Schools
Important Message For Flexible Spending and Dependent Care Account Holders
Current Accountholders,
As part of the governmental response to COVID-19, the IRS announced that it is permitting increased flexibility under Section 125 Plans during calendar year 2020 for healthcare flexible spending arrangements (Healthcare FSAs), and Dependent Care Accounts (DCA), where applicable.
Employers may permit employees to:
- Revoke an election, make a new election, or decrease or increase an existing election applicable to a Healthcare FSAs on a prospective basis; any decrease in election mid-year will be limited to amounts no less than previously reimbursed
- Revoke an election, make a new election, or decrease or increase an existing election regarding DCAs on a prospective basis (where applicable).
In addition, the IRS guidance also increased flexibility for grace periods and unused amounts in Health care FSAs and DCAs. A Section 125 Plan may permit employees to apply those unused amounts to reimburse eligible medical expenses incurred through December 31, 2020. The original grace period was November 30, 2020.
Please note that both the FSA and DCA are "use it or lose it" accounts and cannot be refunded if not used.
Please email me at hsherrard@galenaparkisd.com soonest if you wish to cancel or change your current FSA and/or DCA contributions.
Kind Regards,
Holli L. Sherrard
Director of Employee Benefits
Galena Park ISD
(832) 386-1507 Direct
"Excellence in all, for all, by all"
GPISD Childcare Center Enrollment Information
Registration for the Galena Park I.S.D. Childcare Centers is now open for the 2020/2021 school year. The center is not open to the public; it is a service extended to Galena Park I.S.D. employees only.
As a reminder, weekly payments are made via payroll deduction. The payment of your registration fee online will secure your spot for the 2020/2021 school year. Space will be limited due to new guidelines issued by the state of Texas for Childcare Centers.
Online link: https://www.galenaparkisd.com/Page/7442
If you have any questions, please contact Barbara Garrett, North Side Director of Childcare Services or Diana Sharp, South Side Director of Childcare Services.
TRADITIONAL GRADUATION CEREMONIES FOR CLASS OF 2020 SCHEDULED FOR AUGUST 2020
Please note: Subject to change, based on local, state, or national guidelines and/or governmental orders in effect.
GPISD Technical Support
The Technical Support offered is to assist students and staff with accessing District resources; the support is not provided as technical support for personal hardware.
Please email your questions to: techsupport@galenaparkisd.com or call 832-386-1400.
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THIS WEEK'S BIRTHDAYS! HERE'S TO YOU!!
ADMINISTRATION BUILDING
GIOVANNA WASHINGTON, 6/5
MARISELA KRUZMAN, 6/6
ATHLETICS
RAUL HERNANDEZ, 6/6
CLOVERLEAF ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
RUSSELL BENNETT, 6/4
COBB 6TH GRADE CAMPUS
JOSE SALAZAR, 6/4
CTE EARLY COLLEGE HIGH SCHOOL
ALLISON EVANS, 6/1
LAMICHA JACKSON, 6/4
CUNNINGHAM MIDDLE SCHOOL
RENE REYES, 6/1
BRITNI ROSE, 6/3
SHELBY WILLIAMS, 6/4
DEBORA WILLIS, 6/4
GALENA PARK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
OLGA MORRIS, 6/1
DELIA RODRIGUEZ, 6/4
SARAH MOLITOR, 6/5
BIANCA KERR, 6/7
GALENA PARK MIDDLE SCHOOL
AZALEA WAGNER, 6/1
DANIEL ESPINOZA, 6/2
GALENA PARK HIGH SCHOOL
TAYLOR ATCHLEY, 6/2
TYLER BORDELON, 6/2
JONATHAN CARR, 6/3
BRITTANI SIMON, 6/3
BRITNI WILSON, 6/4
GREEN VALLEY ELEMENTARY
CELIA HERNANDEZ-TORRES, 6/4
GROUNDS DEPARTMENT
BRIAN BOLDING, 6/6
HAVARD ELEMENTARY
TONYA LLOYD, 6/5
ZULAY GUTIERREZ, 6/6
JACINTO CITY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
JASMINE AGUILERA, 6/1
CECILIA MEZA, 6/5
REBECCA GARDEA, 6/6
NORMANDY CROSSING ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
KIMBERLY ROMERO, 6/4
LEE AVITIA, 6/6
NORTH SHORE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
MARIA DE LA VINA, 6/2
MARQUETIA CHRISTENSEN, 6/6
NORTH SHORE MIDDLE SCHOOL
SYLVIA GUZMAN, 6/2
IRENE SHEA, 6/5
LENA FARES, 6/6
NIKKI JOLIVETTE, 6/6
NORTH SHORE 9TH GRADE CENTER
CHRISTOPHER JOHNSON, 6/3
NORTH SHORE 10TH GRADE CENTER
ELIZABETH CAMP, 6/1
TREY MCDOWELL, 6/4
MARTIN MEZA, 6/5
NANCY ORELLANA, 6/5
NORTH SHORE SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL
MANUELA ARZOLA, 6/1
ALBERT BOCARD, 6/2
ELIZABETH FLORES, 6/3
JONATHAN GILBREATH, 6/3
PAMELA WALLACE, 6/3
LUTCHON COOPER, 6/4
CATHERINE LITTLE, 6/4
JASMIN HOOKER, 6/5
PURPLE SAGE ELEMENTARY
AMANDA ALLEN, 6/2
DELIA MARTINEZ, 6/6
PYBURN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
YOLANDA GONZALEZ, 6/3
SAM HOUSTON ELEMENTARY
DIANNA RAMIREZ, 6/1
YESSICA LUNA CRUZ, 6/2
ELIZABETH VILLEGAS, 6/3
ROXANNE MCCABE, 6/6
TICE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
JAMIE COBURN, 6/3
TRANSPORTATION
ASHLEY JENKINS, 6/3
JOANN PENA LARA, 6/3
ROBERTO GUERRA, 6/7
JEFFERSON HALL, 6/7
WILLIAMSON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
SAMANTHA ALLEN, 6/2
WOODLAND ACRES ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
CAROLYN EASON, 6/5
WOODLAND ACRES MIDDLE SCHOOL
FRANCISCA MACIAS, 6/4
BRITTANY PAYTON, 6/5
SANDRA ANDRADE, 6/6
ZOTZ EDUCATION CENTER
TONI CAVAZOS, 6/7
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Galena Park I.S.D.
The mission of the Galena Park Independent School District is to prepare students to be productive citizens and lifelong learners.
The Galena Park Independent School District does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability, or age in its programs and activities and provides equal access to designated youth groups.
Email: communications@galenaparkisd.com
Website: www.galenaparkisd.com
Location: Galena Park Independent School District, Harris County, TX, United States
Phone: 832-386-1000
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