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8 • Back-to-School Edition GALENA PARK SCHOOLS August 2018

GPISD Transportation GPISD

GET ON BOARD Senior Gold Card

The Galena Park ISD Board of Trustees recognized the Transportation What are the benefits of the GPISD Senior Gold Card?
Department at the June board meeting for being named one of the 100 Best The GPISD Senior Gold Card provides members with free admission
Fleets in the United States. This award identifies outstanding operations and to all GPISD performing arts and athletic events (excluding playoffs
promotes ever-increasing levels of productivity and operational effectiveness. and away games). Other benefits include a discount in the Lone Star
Grill at the GPISD Administration Building. Card members receive the
“We are proud to be recognized as part of this program,” Ken Bush, Director employee discount for lunch Monday – Thursday.
of Galena Park ISD Transportation Department, states. “We continue to keep
safety our priority and discover new ways to increase productivity and manage
our fleet of buses.”
Who is eligible to receive a How do I get my Senior Gold
GPISD Senior Gold Card? Card?
The GPISD Senior Gold Card To receive your Senior Gold
Program is available to all GPISD Card, please bring a valid driver’s
residents 55 years of age or older. license or I.D. to either the GPISD
Administration Building, located
How much does the GPISD at 14705 Woodforest Boulevard,
Senior Gold Card cost? or the GPISD Athletic Complex,
The GPISD Gold Card is FREE to located at 15025 Wallisville Road,
all qualifying members because between the hours of 10:00 a.m.
we value the many contributions and 2:00 p.m. Monday – Friday.
these individuals have made to
our community and our schools
over the years. We want area For questions or additional
seniors to continue to be active assistance, please call
members of our community and 832-386-1000.
schools.

Pictured: Former Trustee Judge Joe Stephens, Greg Lopez, Kenneth Bush and
Dr. Angi Williams

BUS RIDER TIPS
As a new school year begins, many students will ride the bus for the first time.
With everyone adjusting to new schedules, it is important to:
» ARRIVE at the bus stop five minutes early
» REMIND your child to be aware of their surroundings and report anything
suspicious to the bus driver
» COMMUNICATE - Encourage your child to tell you if they have an after
school activity or if they are going home with a friend

Infofinder is a great feature on the GPISD website to find your child’s bus route
and bus stop. Go to www.galenaparkisd.com and click on “Bus Routes/Campus
Locator” under Quick Links.

We safely transport our students more than 1 million miles each year, and
their safety and security is always our top priority!

Note: Please be patient as buses may be slightly delayed during the first week
of school.