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Board of Trustees

Jamie Miller President

Wes Johnson Vice President

Linda Griffin Secretary

Robert Selders Jr . Assistant Secretary

Larry Glick Member

Johnny Beach Member

Daphne Stanley Member

Superintendent

Dr . Ricardo López

Garland Independent School District P . O . Box 469026 Garland , TX 75046-9026

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Michael Bland

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10th Grader Sachse High School

“ Thanks to GISD , I am able to be a proud member of an amazing basketball program with amazing players and coaches . I am also in the P-TECH program , which has helped me have a tailored learning experience geared toward the career I plan to pursue in the future .”

Principal Carver Elementary School

“ Our students , families and community feel # TheGISDEffect because we provide a quality education that prepares all for success , regardless of race , gender , religion , disability or socio-economic status . # TheGISDEffect means equality in education for our kids .”

Director of Innovation Garland ISD

“ Garland ISD embraced my family when we moved here from California 16 years ago . My daughter and son are homegrown GISD students . My wife is a teacher in the district . Our mission statement is more than words , it is a lifestyle . All means all !”

Trustee Garland ISD Board of Trustees

“ GISD ’ s gems are the teachers , counselors and support staff . The authentic love they have for our children gives our kids that little extra edge . Without them , our granddaughter ' s dyslexia would still be undiagnosed .”

President / CEO Rowlett Area Chamber & Visitors Center

“ As a parent of four GISD graduates ( fifth one coming soon ) and as a representative of the business community that partners with GISD , I ' ve seen # TheGISDEffect firsthand . Students graduate from GISD schools with the tools they need to be successful in college and in the business world .”