Style Guide
Introduction ........................................................................................................................ 4
Glossary of Terms .............................................................................................................. 5
A .......................................................................................................................................... 5
B .......................................................................................................................................... 6
C .......................................................................................................................................... 7
D .......................................................................................................................................... 8
E .......................................................................................................................................... 9
F ........................................................................................................................................ 10
G ........................................................................................................................................ 10
H ........................................................................................................................................ 11
I.......................................................................................................................................... 12
J ......................................................................................................................................... 12
K ........................................................................................................................................ 12
L......................................................................................................................................... 12
M ....................................................................................................................................... 13
N ........................................................................................................................................ 13
O ........................................................................................................................................ 13
P ........................................................................................................................................ 14
Q ........................................................................................................................................ 14
R ........................................................................................................................................ 15
S ........................................................................................................................................ 15
T......................................................................................................................................... 16
U ........................................................................................................................................ 16
V ........................................................................................................................................ 16
W ....................................................................................................................................... 17
X-Y-Z .................................................................................................................................. 17
Capitalization .................................................................................................................... 18
Punctuation ...................................................................................................................... 20
Grand Prairie ISD Logo and Letterhead ......................................................................... 21
BRANDING ........................................................................................................................... 21
APPROVED GPISD LOGO ....................................................................................................... 21
LOGO USAGE .................................................................................................................... 22
LOGO FORMATS ................................................................................................................ 23
RETIRED GPISD LOGO ...................................................................................................... 24
TAGLINE ........................................................................................................................... 24
TYPOGRAPHY .................................................................................................................... 25
COLOR SCHEME ................................................................................................................ 26
GPISD logo colors are: ..................................................................................................... 26
IDENTITY PACKAGE ................................................................................................................ 27
ALTERATIONS ........................................................................................................................ 27
PROFESSIONALISM ................................................................................................................ 28
AVAILABILITY ......................................................................................................................... 28
SCHOOL LETTERHEAD ............................................................................................................ 29
DEPARTMENT OR SUPPORT FACILITY LETTERHEAD ..................................................................... 29
Grand Prairie ISD Website Guidelines ............................................................................ 30
GPISD WEBSITE PROTOCOL AND RESPONSIBILITY ................................................................ 30
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GPISD WEBSITE REQUIREMENTS ....................................................................................... 31
WEB PUBLISHING RECOMMENDATIONS .................................................................................... 35
Grand Prairie ISD Electronic Communication ................................................................ 36
EMAIL ETIQUETTE .............................................................................................................. 36
Reference ......................................................................................................................... 38
A GUIDE TO COMMON ACRONYMS FOR EDUCATORS IN TEXAS ...................................................... 38
GPISD 2012-2013 BOARD OF TRUSTEES ............................................................................. 40
Mr. Michael L. Skinner, President ................................................................................... 40
Mr. Tim Johnson, Vice President ..................................................................................... 40
Mr. Terry Brooks, Secretary ............................................................................................. 40
Mr. Burke Hall .................................................................................................................. 40
Mr. Chester McCrary ........................................................................................................ 40
Mr. Steve Pryor ................................................................................................................. 40
Mr. J.D. Stewart ................................................................................................................ 40
2012-2013 ELECTED OFFICIALS.......................................................................................... 41
City of Grand Prairie ......................................................................................................... 42
STATE OF TEXAS .................................................................................................................... 44
Dallas County……………………………………………………………………………………………………..43
Federal Government……………………………………………………………………………………………48
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Introduction
Clear, honest communication with staff, students, parents, and community members
is a hallmark of Grand Prairie ISD and the Office of Public Engagement and Public
Information. When it comes to the written word, consistency is the key to
comprehension and clarity.
Because no two experts agree on all grammatical and mechanical rules, it is the
responsibility of Grand Prairie ISD to set guidelines in order to strive for consistency.
The Grand Prairie ISD Style Guide provides editorial rules for internal and external
written publications, including the GPISD logo/graphic use, news releases, stories
posted on the District website, and other materials produced by the Office of Public
Engagement. The Grand Prairie ISD Style Guide should also be applied to Grand
Prairie ISD campus and department publications.
Many of the entries included in this guide are based on the Associated Press
Stylebook, which is considered the gold standard for written mass communications.
However, a number of entries are specific to Grand Prairie ISD, and Grand Prairie ISD
Style always trumps AP style.
Like The Associated Press Stylebook, entries are listed in alphabetical order in bold.
The text that follows explains the usage. If there is no text following an entry, the
entry simply indicates the correct spelling, capitalization, or usage. Words in italics
are an example of how the entry is correctly used.
This guide contains those items most often encountered when writing about schools
and education, but it is by no means exhaustive. For items that are not included in
Grand Prairie ISD Style Guide, refer to The Associated Press Stylebook, which can be
purchased at most bookstores and may be available through high school journalism
programs.
The Grand Prairie ISD Style Guide is designed to be a living tool that can be updated
and expanded frequently. The most up-to-date version will be posted on the Public
Engagement and Public Information department web page.
In addition, a number of other resources are included in this handbook to provide
users with a one-stop-shop of Grand Prairie ISD information.
For more information about the contents of Grand Prairie ISD Style Guide, please
email Teri Wilson at [email protected] or Sam Buchmeyer at
[email protected].
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Glossary of Terms
A
about vs. approximately
When providing an estimate, use about instead of approximately, unless in a direct
quote.
academic degrees
Avoid using abbreviations as B.A., M.A., or Ph.D. unless used as part of an official
signature. Instead use associate (not associate’s) degree, bachelor’s degree,
master’s degree, or doctorate. Any staff member may be referred to as Dr. if they
hold a doctorate, Ph.D., Ed.D., or M.D. Never use Dr. and the abbreviated degree
together.
accountability ratings
State issued accountability ratings such as Exemplary, Recognized, and Academically
Acceptable should be capitalized.
Adult and Community Education
Community Ed may be used in internal publications only.
American College Test (ACT)
It is one of the most common college entrance examinations. Use initials, without
periods, on all references to refer to the college entrance exam.
addresses
Abbreviations such as St., Ave. and Blvd. are used only with a numbered address. All
other designations, such as road, drive, court, etc., always are spelled out.
Austin Elementary is located at 815 NW 7th St.
Austin Elementary is on NW 7th Street.
affect and effect
Affect means to have an influence on and usually is used as a verb.
How does the property decrease affect homeowners?
Effect means a result and usually is used as a noun.
The TAKS Blitz courses had a positive effect on test results.
ages
Use numerals to refer to ages of people and animals.
The 40-year-old teacher has a son who is 5 years old.
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a lot
Two words
alumnus, alumni, alumna, alumnae
Use alumnus to refer to a single male graduate of a school; alumni is the plural form.
Use alumna to refer to a single female graduate; alumnae is the plural form. Use
alumni to refer to a group of male and female graduates.
approximately
Almost always use “about.” It is a shorter word. Avoid redundancy such as “estimated
at about.” An estimate is not an exact figure and doesn’t require “about” with it.
Athletics Department
Note the “s” on Athletics.
attendance officers
Not truant officers.
attribution
When quoting someone directly, or indirectly, the attribution should follow the name.
For example: “Grand Prairie ISD has been designated a fast growth school district in
Texas,” Superintendent Susan Simpson Hull said.
However, if the person who quoted has a very long title or multiple titles, put the
attribution first. For example: “The state needs to invest more money in public
education,” said Susan Simpson Hull, Superintendent of Grand Prairie Independent
School District.
B
BoardBook
A GPISD online link to agendas and minutes of regular and special Board meetings.
Board of Trustees
Always capitalize “Board” when referring to the Grand Prairie ISD Board of Trustees
as a whole. In this context, “Board” is a singular noun.
Board agenda
Board meeting
Board members
Board minutes
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Board Room
“Room” is capitalized because it is a location, and is always two words.
bond, bond election
Particular bond elections should be capitalized, preceded by ‘School,’ and followed
by the year the election took place. School Bond 2007. If referring to the multiple
elections or propositions, lowercase.
buildings
Capitalize official building names. The GPISD Education Center.
C
cabinet
Also called Superintendent’s Cabinet. Capitalize when referring to the
Superintendent’s leadership body.
cancel, canceled, canceling, cancellation
Cancelled also is correct, but canceled with one “l” is preferred.
campuswide
capital vs. capitol
Capital refers to the first letter of proper nouns, titles, etc., or to a geographic city that
serves as the seat of government. Capitol refers to a building occupied by a state
legislature or the building in Washington, D.C. that houses Congress.
Career and Technical Education (CATE)
May be referred to as Career Tech or CATE on second reference in internal
publications only.
certifications
Abbreviations for certifications (such as P.E. for professional engineer)
may be used on an official signature of a letter or column but should be avoided in
the body copy.
chairman, chairwoman
Do not use “chairperson.”
City of Grand Prairie
Capitalize ‘city’ when used in reference to Grand Prairie’s governing structure.
The City of Grand Prairie has joined forces with local organizations to collect and
distribute electric box fans to elderly citizens.
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citywide
class of (year)
Capitalize when referring to a specific graduating class.
Class of 1992 reunion.
classwork
co-author
comma
Probably the trickiest of punctuation marks. Generally, they are needed with
conjunctions unless the connected sentences are short. (He ran and he played.)
Long sentences connected with “and” or “but” generally need a comma to avoid
confusion. Long prepositional phrases or other long phrases used to introduce a
sentence also need commas. Short ones can usually do without (In the beginning
God created…) Not needed before “and” nor “or” in a series unless it avoids
confusion or separates lengthy items. Get to know AP and Webster.
committee
Capitalize only when used with the full, formal name of the committee.
Citizens’ Bond Committee.
composition titles
Major words in names of publications, books, articles, movies, songs, television
shows, and reports should be capitalized. Names of publications, books, movies and
television shows should be printed in italics. Names of articles, songs, reports,
programs, or events should be placed in quotes. The “Pancake Stacking” contest.
convocation(s)
Also referred to as Back-to-School Convocation. A pep rally-style event held before the
start of school each year where the Superintendent delivers a message or update on
the District.
courses
Names of courses are lowercase, unless the course name includes a language or
proper noun: art, Spanish, geometry, Texas history.
D
dashes and hyphens
Do not put a space before or after a hyphen. Always use a space before and after the
dash.
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daylight-saving time
Not savings.
daylong
daytime
department
Capitalize the names of departments.
Office of Public Engagement and Public Information or Department of Human
Resources.
district
Always capitalize when referring to Grand Prairie ISD.
The District has 24 elementary schools.
districtwide
dollars
Do not use double zeros with exact dollar amounts, and don’t use cents when using
large numbers. Nobody cares about the 72 cents in a $5 million budget in the grand
scheme of things. Do not spell out monetary amounts. Do not spell out “dollar” when
talking about a sum ($4 or $4 million).
dropout (noun); drop out (verb)
E
Education Service Center (ESC)
The Texas Education Agency is divided into 20 regions. Each has a Regional
Education Service Center to provide support for local districts and educators. Grand
Prairie is in Region 10, which encompasses more than 80 districts. Region 10
headquarters are located in Richardson at 400 E. Spring Valley Road. On first
reference, use Education Service Center Region 10. ESC Region 10 or Region 10 can
be used on subsequent references.
Election Day
Capitalize if referring to the first Tuesday after the first Monday in November or the
first or second Saturday in May.
ellipsis (…)
A space should be used on either side of an ellipsis. Use an ellipsis to indicate the
deletion of one or more words in an effort to condense quotes or text.
Grand Prairie enrollment … is expected to reach 30,000 within the next five years.
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email
In Grand Prairie, employee email addresses generally are
[email protected].
ethnicity
Preferred terms are African-American, American Indian, Asian, Hispanic and White.
exclamation point
Use sparingly. One is enough.
extracurricular
No hyphen.
F
farther and further
Farther refers to physical distance.
The marching band moved farther down the field.
Further refers to an extension of time or degree.
School administrators will look further into the matter.
Financial Integrity Rating System of Texas (FIRST)
Stands for the Financial Integrity Rating System of Texas, the state’s financial
accountability rating system.
fiscal year
Grand Prairie’s fiscal year runs Sept. 1 through Aug. 31. “FY” should not be used in
formal publications.
full-time, full time
Hyphenate when used as an adjective.
The full-time student also has a full time job.
fundraiser, fundraising
G
Gifted and Talented
The formal name of Grand Prairie’s Gifted and Talented Program
General Equivalency Diploma (GED)
GED is acceptable on first reference.
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GPISD Crime Stoppers
Facilitates the reporting of sensitive information to school officials, including
information regarding student safety, violence, drug use or students who may be in
need of assistance. The Grand Prairie ISD Police Department monitors and manages
the system.
gpisd.org
Grand Prairie’s website. The website can be preceded with or without the “www” in all
publications.
grader
Hyphenate when used in noun and adjective form.
First-grader, 10th-grader, an eighth-grade student.
But, the student is in the fifth grade.
Grand Prairie Education Foundation (GPEF)
Can be referred to as GPEF on second reference. This organization raises money for
teacher, classroom, and department grants.
goodbye
H
half-staff
District and school flags are flown at half-staff when ordered by the President of the
United States, the Governor of Texas, the Mayor of Grand Prairie or the Grand Prairie
Superintendent. Only flags on ships can fly at half-mast.
halftime
homeroom
homeschooled, home schooling, home-schooler
home page
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hyphen
Avoid using a hyphen unless it is necessary to avoid ambiguity.
The student is recovering from pink eye. The teacher asked the student to re-cover
his book.
Hyphens should be used when a compound modifier precedes a noun.
The Cowboys scored a first-quarter touchdown.
The Cowboys scored a touchdown in the first quarter.
Use a hyphen to avoid a duplicated vowel. Re-elect, pre-empt.
Also, see individual entries.
I
impact
Avoid using impact as a verb, unless in a direct quote.
The implementation of data-driven decision-making in Grand Prairie has had a
significant impact on TAKS scores. Do not write: Data-driven decision-making has
impacted TAKS scores.
Internet
Capitalize.
intramural
J
junior, senior
Abbreviate as Jr. or Sr. if preceded by the full name of the person, and precede with a
comma.
Cal Ripken, Jr. and Robert Earl Keen, Jr.
K
keynote address
kindergarten
Not capitalized.
L
languages
Capitalize the proper names of languages and dialects.
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Legislature
Capitalize when referring to the Texas Legislature, even if “Texas” is not used.
lifetime
M
make up (verb); makeup (noun, adjective)
The prom king and queen decided to make up. The TAKS makeup exam is scheduled
for Thursday.
Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day
No comma.
months
Capitalize the names of months. Use abbreviations Jan., Feb., Aug., Sept., Oct., Nov.,
and Dec. when used with a specific date. All other months are always spelled out.
The first day of school is Aug. 27, 2007. The Grand Prairie bus tour was June 28,
2007.
Spell out when using without a specific day or when just using the month and year.
School will begin in August. The dedication ceremony for Grand Prairie High School
will be held in October 2009. No comma between month and year. In a sentence,
always put a comma after the year.
more than and less than vs. over/under
When describing numerical quantities, use ‘more than’ or ‘less than.’ More than
26,000 students attend Grand Prairie schools. There are less than two weeks until
the end of school. Over and under refer to spatial relationships. The umbrella was
placed over the table.
N
numerals
Numbers one through nine are written out as words unless used to refer to
someone’s age or followed by ‘percent,’ cents,’ ‘dollars,’ ‘million,’ etc. Numbers 10
and higher should be written as numerals. Spell out a number used at the beginning
of a sentence unless the number refers to a calendar year.
Grand Prairie has 24 elementary schools. A child must be 5 years old by Sept. 1 to
begin kindergarten in Grand Prairie. Students take the TAKS test for the first time in
third grade and must take the exit exam in 11th grade.
O
online
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over/under vs. more than/less than
When describing numerical quantities, use “more than” or “less than.”
More than 26,000 students attend Grand Prairie schools. There are less than two
weeks until the end of school. Over and under refer to spatial relationships.
The umbrella was placed over the table.
P
PEIMS
Public Education Information Management System
percent
Always spell out percent and use a numeral.
Grand Prairie has a 1 percent dropout rate.
police officers
Grand Prairie police officers are licensed peace officers and should never be referred
to as security officers. The Grand Prairie police officer who works in our schools is
called a School Resource Officer (SRO).
principal vs. principle
Principal refers to the leader of a school, a high ranking official in any organization, or
something first in authority or importance.
Vikki Vogel is principal of Garner Elementary Fine Arts Academy.
The sheer volume of tests required is the principal problem. Principle is a noun that
means a fundamental truth, general law, or motivating force.
Grand Prairie teachers are guided by good principles. The principles of modern
physics.
proper nouns
When listing more than one proper noun, such as multiple schools, the shared name
is lowercase. Seguin, Whitt, and Bonham elementary schools.
Parent Teacher Association (PTA)
Parent Teacher Association. No periods.
Parent Teacher Student Association (PTSA)
Parent Teacher Student Association. No periods.
Q
questionnaire
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R
Region 10 or Regional Education Service Center
The Texas Education Agency is divided into 20 regional education service centers
that provide support for local districts and educators. Grand Prairie is in Region 10,
which is located at 400 E. Spring Valley Road in Richardson and encompasses more
than 80 districts. On first reference, use Education Service Center Region 10. ESC
Region 10 or Region 10 can be used on subsequent references.
re-elect, re-election
right of way
Reserve Officers’ Training Corps (ROTC)
Junior Reserve Officers’ Training Corps (JROTC)
The acronym is acceptable on all references. If referring to specific group, such as
the U.S. Air Force JROTC, abbreviated form (USAFJROTC) is acceptable in internal
publications only. Grand Prairie High School and South Grand Prairie High School
have an Army JROTC. There are no periods used in JROTC.
runner-up, runners-up
S
Scholastic Aptitude Test (SAT)
Use the acronym on all references. The college entrance exam no longer is referred
to as Scholastic Aptitude Test. There are no periods used in SAT.
school year
Two words
seasons
Lowercase spring, summer, fall (or autumn), and winter except when used as part of
a formal name or title.
Sept. 11
Use this term to refer to the terrorist attacks on the United States. The date 9/11
may also be used.
Staff Development
When referring to the Staff Development department, Staff Development, may be
used in internal and external publications.
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State of Texas Assessments of Academic Readiness (STAAR)
Beginning in spring 2012, the State of Texas Assessments of Academic Readiness
(STAAR™) replaced the Texas Assessment of Knowledge and Skills (TAKS). The
STAAR program at grades 3–8 will assess the same subjects and grades that are
currently assessed on TAKS. At high school, however, grade-specific assessments will
be replaced with 12 end-of-course (EOC) assessments: Algebra I, geometry, Algebra
II, biology, chemistry, physics, English I, English II, English III, world geography, world
history, and U.S. history.
statewide
T
time
Do not use double zeros when referring to the hour. Just say 10 a.m. Noon (p.m.)
and midnight (a.m.) stand alone without the 12.
time, date, place
When listing information about an event, list the time, then date, then place.
The Board meeting will be held at 7 p.m., April 24 at Central Office.
titles
There are several schools of thought on capitalizing titles, based on how the title is
used. Mainstream newspapers and magazines follow AP style and capitalize a title if
it is used before a name, but will use a lowercase title if used after a person’s name.
George Bush, the 43rd president of the United States. Other entities prefer to
capitalize a title whether it’s used before or after a name. In most Grand Prairie ISD
publications, titles should be capitalized before and after names. However, news
releases sent to outside media will follow AP style and capitalize titles only when
used before a name.
U
U.S.
The abbreviation for United States is acceptable on all references as either a noun
or adjective. U.S. Air Force.
V
videoconference; videoconferencing
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VIP
Acceptable in all references for very important person(s). There are no periods used
in VIP.
vice president
It is two words, and only capitalized before a name as the official title. Title is not
hyphenated per AP style book.
W
website
One word and lower case. When referring to Grand Prairie’s website, gpisd.org or
www.gpisd.org.
Washington, D.C.
X-Y-Z
yearlong
yesterday
Do not use yesterday to refer to a date; instead use the day of the week or the date.
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Capitalization
In general avoid unnecessary capitals. See categories below for specific rules.

accountability ratings
State-issued accountability ratings such as Exemplary, Recognized, and
Academically Acceptable should be capitalized.

board of trustees
Always capitalize “Board’ when referring to the Grand Prairie ISD Board of
Trustees as a whole.

buildings
Capitalize official building names. The GPISD Education Center.

cabinet
Capitalize when referring to the superintendent’s leadership body.

committee
Capitalize only when used with the full, formal name of the committee.
Citizens’ Bond Committee.

composition titles
Major words in names of publications, books, articles, movies, songs,
television shows and reports should be capitalized. Names of publications,
books, movies and television shows should be printed in italics. Names of
articles, songs, reports, programs or events, should be placed in quotes. The
“Pancake Stacking” contest.

courses
Names of courses are lowercase unless the course name includes a language
or proper noun: art, Spanish, geometry, Texas history.

district
Always capitalize when referring to Grand Prairie. The District has 24
elementary schools.

department names
Capitalize department names. Athletics, Fine Arts, Human Resources.

languages
Capitalize the proper names of languages and dialects.
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Legislature
Capitalize when referring to the Texas Legislature, even if ‘Texas’ is not used.

proper nouns
When listing more than one proper noun, such as multiple schools, the shared
name is lowercase. Milam, Crockett, and Johnson elementary.

titles
There are several schools of thought on capitalizing titles based on how the
title is used. Mainstream newspapers and magazines follow AP style and
capitalize a title if it is used before a name, but lowercase a title if used after a
person’s name. Superintendent Susan Simpson Hull, George Bush, the 43rd
president of the United States. Other entities prefer to capitalize a title
whether it’s used before or after a name. In most Grand Prairie ISD
publications, titles should be capitalized before and after names. However,
news releases sent to outside media will follow AP style and capitalize titles
only when used before a name.
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Punctuation

comma (,)
Do not use a comma before the “and” nor “or” in a series.
Grand Prairie has 24 elementary schools, seven middle schools and seven
high schools.

ellipsis (...)
A space should be used on either side of an ellipsis. Use an ellipsis to
indicate the deletion of one or more words in an effort to condense quotes or
text.

exclamation point
Use sparingly. One is enough.

hyphen (-)
Avoid using a hyphen unless it is necessary to avoid ambiguity. The student is
recovering from pink eye. The teacher asked the student to re-cover his book.
Hyphens should be used when a compound modifier precedes a noun. The
Cowboys scored a first-quarter touchdown. The Cowboys scored a touchdown
in the first quarter. Use a hyphen to avoid a duplicated vowel. Re-elect, preempt. Also, see individual entries.

semicolon (;)
Use a semicolon to indicate a greater separation of thought than a comma or
to clarify a series.
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Grand Prairie ISD Logo and Letterhead
BRANDING
It is important that GPISD be loyal to its logo, tagline, fonts, colors and the graphic
design of its identity package. It is imperative that the brand not be “watered down”
by making arbitrary changes.
An important thing to remember is: Administrators and staff will become tired and
bored with the logo, tagline and layouts long before the public realizes that GPISD
has a new look.
The following standards must be followed to the letter and no material changes may
be made to any branded elements for at least five years, preferably much longer.
APPROVED GPISD LOGO
The strength of any logo is how effectively it communicates an entity’s key messages.
In GPISD’s case:

The depiction of an adult leading a child and reaching for a star represents
achievement and striving for success.

The generic adult and child imply that any and all can be successful in GPISD.

The uphill swoosh communicates that a good education takes work, but it is
achievable.

The font R has a “stepping forward look” to it. This is what GPISD is doing with
its new look.
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The stacked Grand Prairie gives the logo a feeling of a broad, deep, and stable
foundation which is what a GPISD education gives a child.

The green of the logo represents growth.

The Yellow of the logo depicts brilliance and inspiration.
LOGO USAGE

The GPISD logo is the cornerstone of the GPISD brand. It should be used on all
official District correspondence: stationery, letterheads, envelopes, guides,
reports, documents, business cards, electronic presentations, collateral,
booklets, binders, videos, publications, awards, brochures, banners,
promotional materials, ads, signage, websites, etc.

The logo should always be left justified on a page (so it’s the first object seen)
and at the top to reinforce the concept of “reaching for the stars” and “a
mountain summit.”

If the tagline “innovate. educate. graduate.” is used with the logo, it should
always appear below it. (See below)

When possible, the logo should appear in the branded colors.

The words “Grand Prairie” should always be stacked and never be run side by
side. This is a vertically formatted logo and should not be run as a horizontally
formatted one.
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The logo will be placed on all District vehicles over time.

The logo may be accompanied by the words “Grand Prairie Independent
School District,” “Grand Prairie ISD,” “GPISD,” or “Grand Prairie Schools.”
Individuals outside of an official capacity may not use the logo without authorization
from the Director of Communications and/or the Director of Community Relations.
LOGO FORMATS
The following formats are available for the GPISD logo:

jpg

pdf

ai
The following logos -- without and with the tagline -- are available.
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RETIRED GPISD LOGO
Do not use the logos below on any future materials. These are to be used only with
permission of the Public Engagement Department.
TAGLINE
The official tagline for GPISD is: innovate. educate. graduate.
Graphically, it should:

Appear immediately below the bottom of the logo.

Always have a period after each word.

Appear as all lowercase if paired with the logo.
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If the tagline is used apart from the logo, it may appear either all lowercased or with
all letters capped.
TYPOGRAPHY
If building a logo, one should only use the following type:

Grand Prairie Font:
o Avalon Demi Bold (All capped)
o It should always be black.

Independent School District Font:
o Avalon Demi Bold
o If printed in color, it should always be PMS 343.

innovate. educate. graduate. Font:
o Desyrel Regular
o It should always be black.
All physical, phone & web address information should be left justified to line up under
the left side of the logo.
All accompanying text should be Avalon Demi Bold and be printed in PMS 343.
It is recommended that all communications copy be a san serif font such as:

Avalon

Arial

Helvetica Narrow
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COLOR SCHEME
GPISD logo colors are:

Star
o Pantone Yellow
o C=0, M=0,Y=100, K=0

Independent School District
o PMS 343
o C=98, M=0,Y=72, K=81

Walkway
o Gradient Yellow
o C=0, M=0,Y=100, K=0 to Green C=100, M=0,Y=91, K=42

All type is black
The logo should always sit on a solid background.
Note that coated PMS 343 and uncoated PMS 343 will appear to be different colors.
While this is a common issue with coated and uncoated paper stocks and inks, be
aware of this when trying to match existing materials.
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Information Consistency
In addition to consistently using the same colors, font and layout placement, it is
important to the GPISD brand that basic information also be styled consistently.

Phone numbers should be styled with dots and NOT dashes: 972.264.6141

Web address is always lowercased: www.gpisd.org

On letterhead:
o Address is 10 point.
o Phone/Fax is 9 point.
o Website is 10 point.

On business cards:
o Names on business cards should be 12 point.
o Position is 9 point.
o Email and phone numbers 8 point.
o Address is 7 point.

On envelope, address is 10 point.

The words “phone” and “fax” should always be lowercased.

A vertical line should separate the word “phone” from the number. This goes
the same for “fax” numbers.

In the address, the word Texas is always spelled out. Do not use TX.
IDENTITY PACKAGE
Samples of recommended letterhead, business card, and envelope follow.
PowerPoint template – Coming soon
Memo template – Coming soon
ALTERATIONS

The logo may not be altered in any way, shape or form without the prior
approval of the Director of Public Engagement.

Requests for approval must be submitted in writing to the Director of Public
Engagement and include a sample of the proposal (artist’s rendering), a
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rationale for the alteration, proposed timeline for implementation, and a
description of its use. The reasons for the request must be compelling in
nature.
PROFESSIONALISM

It is expected that the logo always has a professional look to it.

The logo may not be used if the quality of reproduction is less than
professional.

The logo may not be used if the pixels (dots that create images) are apparent.
This can be a problem if the graphics software, printers, or scanners are not of
high enough quality to make a professional looking representation.
AVAILABILITY

The District and Campus logo warehouse is available on the web at:
http://websupport.gpisd.org

The logo is available in a variety of sizes and renderings.

The user may also resize the logo if proper care is given to proportions.
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SCHOOL LETTERHEAD
All correspondence from a Grand Prairie ISD school must look professional and be
free from typographical errors. The letterhead should also have matching envelopes
if being mailed. The letterhead must be professionally designed and graphically
pleasing.
REQUIRED ELEMENTS
School’s full name, address, extended zip code, phone number
(with area code), the words “Grand Prairie Independent School District,” and the
District’s or campus web address www.gpisd.org
Optional elements: the District’s logo, school’s logo, school’s photo or rendering, the
school’s fax number, name(s) of administrator(s), and name of superintendent.
DEPARTMENT OR SUPPORT FACILITY LETTERHEAD
Any correspondence from a Grand Prairie ISD department or facility must look
professional and be free from typographical errors. All departments must use the
standard letterhead design.
* Refer to the District mail procedure guide for additional information.
GPISD Mailroom Guidelines 2011:
http://www.gpisd.org/LinkClick.aspx?fileticket=OVIyraiLpDo%3d&tabid=2876
Samples of District letterhead, business card, envelope:
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Grand Prairie ISD Website Guidelines
These guidelines are intended to help the user maintain continuity throughout the
Grand Prairie ISD website and provide information regarding the:
1. Protocol and responsibility
2. Requirements
3. Publishing Recommendations
GPISD WEBSITE PROTOCOL AND RESPONSIBILITY

Each school and department in Grand Prairie ISD will be responsible for the
content and updating of assigned pages. Training and support will be provided
by the Office of Public Engagement.

Each school will establish a web page committee. The committee may include
teachers, student, parents, business, and community members. Parents,
business and community members are advisory only. The chairman for the
committee must be a staff person. The committee will ensure accurate,
updated information is posted to the pages assigned to the school in a timely
manner.

School and department items published on the web will be approved by the
school or department designee. Schools and departments will be responsible
for publishing the welcome message, calendars, newsletters, staff lists and
any other items specific to the school or department.
School or department items for publishing at the District level are to be sent
to the Public Engagement Department. The submitted item will be reviewed
and, upon approval, be published by District-level designee.

At no time will GPISD staff post files submitted directly by students.

Permission must be obtained to publish, video, or record any student’s name,
picture, work, voice or verbal statements on the web. Schools are responsible
for obtaining and retaining a form signed by a parent or guardian annually.
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GPISD WEBSITE REQUIREMENTS
 The Grand Prairie ISD District web servers are for educational use only.
 All official school and District sites must be hosted on Grand Prairie ISD Web
servers.
 Files hosted on Grand Prairie ISD web servers and hyperlinks to these files
should not contain information that is in violation of (or promotes violation of)
any District policy or regulation nor any state, local, or federal law or regulation.
 Contents of the District website should provide information related to a school
or department (classes, staff, departments, athletics, school projects,
calendars, volunteering opportunities, etc…) Information concerning curricular
and non-curricular student groups as approved pursuant to board policy may
be accessed on the District website under Board Policy Online.
 Pages that contain time-sensitive information such as calendars, school
events, staff information and news articles must be updated bi-monthly to
ensure current, accurate information. Pages must be timely and accurate.
 Items for publishing to the District site will be handled by the District-level
designee.
 Web pages will be checked monthly by campus web communicators to verify
all links work.
 All web pages must have a title.
 School Main Webpage will include (at minimum):
o School name
o Address
o Phone number / fax number
o School hours
o School administration contacts
o School welcome message / general information
o Links to the Grand Prairie ISD website, school report card, current
school campus improvement plan
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o Links to pages for staff, PTA, newsletters, school report card,
previous campus improvement plans, campus programs, and
supply list
 Department pages will include (at minimum):
o Department name
o Address
o Phone number/fax number
o Staff /contacts
o General information – purpose, goals
o Links to the Grand Prairie ISD website
 Each page must (at minimum) contain a link back to the previous level in the
school’s site, and a link to the main navigational page.
 Staff may publish pages within a school or department website following the
same protocol and guidelines presented for schools and departments.
 Staff pages should include:
o Staff Name
o School/Department and phone number
o Staff email address
o Link to the main school/department page
o Link to the District home page
 External Links (Links to sites and content that is not hosted on a GPISD web
server)
 Commercial Links
Certain fundraising information and links may be allowed. Approval by the
Office of Public Engagement is required. Any commercials, commercial
transactions or advertisements not approved by the Office of Public
Engagement are prohibited on school or staff pages.
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 Educational Links
Elementary: External links on school or staff pages should reflect the
resources provided by the Teaching and Learning Department. Links may
include resources from Instructional Planning Guides, online curriculum
resources and specialized resources specific to a school. External links
should provide support and enrich the curriculum.
Secondary: External links should be allowed as approved by the school
administrator. External links on school or staff pages should reflect the
resources provided by the Teaching and Learning Department. Links may
include resources from Instructional Planning Guides, online curriculum
resources and specialized resources specific to a campus. External links
should provide support and enrich the curriculum.
 Staff members’ GPISD email addresses should also be posted on each
school’s website.
 The following student information is generally acceptable to include on a
school page with written permission/consent to use it per District release
forms.
o Elementary students: student picture or work with first name only.
o Secondary students: student picture or work with first and last
name, or first name last initial.
o No other personal information about a student is allowed, such as
email address, phone number or home address.
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PROHIBITED ITEMS
1. Personal information about staff and parent volunteers: non-district email
addresses, non-district mailing systems, non-district phone numbers,
except as approved by school principal or Office of Public Engagement.
Example: PTA/ Booster Club contact person requests their personal email
addresses listed in the appropriate area on the school page and principal
approves the request.
2. Student personal contact information of any kind
3. Links to staff, volunteer or student personal website home page
4. Links to “non-official” GPISD-related sites that are hosted on
remote/external (non-district) web servers. Examples: athletic booster
pages, PTA pages, teacher-created classroom pages. Pre-approval by the
Office of Public Engagement is required.
5. Guest books, chat rooms, message boards or similar links to sites that are
not accessible inside the network
6. Unauthorized use of copyrighted material is prohibited.
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WEB PUBLISHING RECOMMENDATIONS

The following information should be included on school web pages when
appropriate: welcome message, general information about the school
(namesake, history, when school opened, last renovation, etc.). Event
information, school decision-making committee meetings, agendas, minutes,
PTA information, pertinent information from student and parent handbooks,
copy of school newsletter, link to test score information, recognition of
students and teachers, fundraising events, and parenting information.

Use a consistent style on the school’s main pages. Individual departments,
grade levels and programs vary, but the administrative and general
information pages should maintain consistency in look and navigation.

Elementary schools should place a link to the District’s Elementary Curriculum
home page when it becomes available.

Pages should be sized so they will display properly in a variety of screen
resolutions. Pages should be previewed and tested at least at “800x600”or
“1024x768.”

Regular text entries on web pages should be limited to the fonts “Arial” and
“Times New Roman.” Any special fonts should be saved and used as graphics
to ensure they display properly.

Avoid color schemes or backgrounds that make the information on the page
hard to read.

Colors should be “web safe” as much as possible, so they will display properly
in 216 colors.

Avoid using white text or links.

Graphics should be used sensibly.

Photos and other graphics should not exceed a total of 1MB size per page.
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Grand Prairie ISD Electronic Communication
Grand Prairie ISD uses Microsoft Outlook for electronic communication. Access to the
District’s email system is a privilege and certain responsibilities accompany that
privilege. Email users are expected to demonstrate the same level of ethical and
professional conduct as is required in face-to-face or written communications.
Electronic mail is to serve instructional and administrative purposes in accordance
with administrative regulations.
EMAIL ETIQUETTE
Include a Subject
Your email’s subject line is, next to your name, the first thing the recipient sees. It is
important.
Don’t Scream a Message
Messages typed in all capital letters are the computer equivalent of shouting and are
considered rude. Be polite.
Be Respectful
If messages can’t be said face-to-face, it should not be written in an email.
Use Appropriate Language
Swearing, vulgarity, ethnic or racial slurs or any other inflammatory language is
prohibited.
Don’t Clog the System
Electronic chain letters are prohibited with the District electronic communication
system. Deliberate and/or repeated sending or forwarding of chain letters negatively
affects the instructional and administrative functions of the District.
Use Correct Spelling and Proper Grammar
Comma, colon, hyphen and semicolon— all exist for a reason: they make it easier to
understand the intended meaning of a sentence.
Watch Your Tone
You want to come across as respectful, friendly and approachable. You don’t want to
sound curt or demanding.
Don’t Overuse Abbreviations or Acronyms
It is more professional to spell things out. It makes sure the message is clearly
communicated.
Be Focused
Keep your message brief and to the point.
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Be Timely
Responding once or twice a day is sufficient, unless you are in some other field where
a faster response is expected.
Use Spell Check
Take your correspondence seriously. It reflects on you. As an educator, the bar is
even higher. If words are misspelled, bad grammar is used or punctuation is
misused, it reflects negatively on you and the District.
Users Should be Aware
Email messages sent under a school-related email address might cause some
recipients or other readers of that mail to assume they represent the District or
school, whether or not that was the user’s intention. All email messages in the
District electronic communication system are considered District communication and
subject to open record requests.
There is no such thing as a private email
The District reserves the right to monitor access to and use of the District electronic
communication system.
Be Mindful of the Use of the Reply to All
This will send a reply to all mail recipients listed in the To, CC and BCC fields. All Mail
Recipients in the To field will send an email to every email account in the District.
Email used for
illegal or unlawful purposes, including but not limited to, copyright infringement,
obscenity, slander, fraud, defamation, plagiarism, harassment, intimidation, forgery,
impersonation, solicitation of illegal activities, pyramid schemes, and computer
tampering (e.g. spreading of computer viruses) is forbidden.
Email will not be used to
send any materials that violate District policy or administrative directives. This
includes, but is not limited to obscene, inappropriate, pornographic, or gang related
language or materials, conspiracy to commit crime, lewd or distasteful jokes, racial or
anti-religious materials. It is prohibited for email users to forward or to reply to spam
emails. If a spam message is received, it is to be deleted immediately.
A user pretending to be someone else
when sending/receiving messages is considered inappropriate.
Email User Responsibilities.
Outlook can be used to send school related email, keep appointments and events in
a calendar, and keep a list of contacts.
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All email messages are required to end with a signature and confidentiality
disclaimer.
User mailboxes will be limited in storage size.
Delete unnecessary email items in the: Inbox, Deleted Items, Sent Items.
Reference
A GUIDE TO COMMON ACRONYMS FOR EDUCATORS IN TEXAS
504
ACT
ADA
ADA
ASBO
ADD
ADHD
AI
AP
ARD
ARRA
AU
CAFR
CATE
Cogat
DAP
DEIC
DPE
EOY
ESC
ESL
ESY
FTE
FY
ESOL
FAPE
GASB
GFOA
GT
GPA
HB-1
IB
IDEA
Number of the law which protects with disabilities.
American College Testing
Americans with Disabilities Act
Average Daily Allowance
American School Business Officials
Attention Deficit Disorder
Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder
Auditory Impaired
Advanced Placement
Admission Review Dismissal
American Recovery & Reinvestment Act
Autistic
Comprehensive Annual Financial Report
Career and Technology Education
Cognitive Abilities Test
Distinguished Achievement Program
District Educational Improvement Committee
District Planning Estimate
End of Year
Education Service Center
English Second Language
Extended School Year
Full Time Equivalent
Fiscal Year
English for Speakers of Other Languages
Free and Appropriate Public Education
Government Accounting Standards Board
Government Finance Officers Association
Gifted and Talented
Grade Point Average
House Bill 1
International Baccalaureate (advanced academics plan)
Individuals with Disabilities Education Act
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IEP
I&S
ISS
LD
LEP
LPE
LRE
MR
M&O
NCLB
OCR
OT
OHI
PAL
PDAS
PDH
PI
PLC
PO
PPCD
PTA
RTI
RPTE
SAT
SDAA
SI
SBIC
SOF
SPED
SRT
SST
STAAR
TAKS
TEA
TEKS
TPRI
VI
WADA
Individualized Education Plan
Interest & Sinking
In-School Suspension
Learning Disabled
Limited English Proficiency
Legislative Planning Estimate
Least Restrictive Environment
Mentally Retarded
Maintenance & Operations
No Child Left Behind Act
Office of Civil Rights
Occupational Therapy
Other Health Impaired
Peer Assistance Leadership
Professional Development and Appraisal System
Professional Development Hours
Physically Impaired
Professional Learning Community
Purchase Order
Pre-school Program for Children with Disabilities
Parent Teacher Association
Response to Intervention
Reading Proficiency Testing in English
Scholastic Assessment Test
State Developed Alternative Assessment
Speech Impaired
Site Based Improvement Council
Summary of Finances
Special Education
Student Review Team
Student Support Team
State of Texas Assessments of Academic Readiness
Texas Assessment of Knowledge and Skills
Texas Education Agency
Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills
Texas Primary Reading Inventory
Visually Impaired
Weighted Average Daily Attendance
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GPISD 2012-2013 BOARD OF TRUSTEES
The proper protocol must be followed when listing the Board of Trustees in a
program, brochure, or in a letter. The Board President always is listed first, followed
by the Vice President and the Secretary. The other trustees are listed alphabetically.
GPISD Board members are elected at large for a three-year term.
The Board leadership is reorganized every year. Here is the formal way the Board
should be listed for 2012-2013:
Mr. Michael L. Skinner, President
Place 6
Mr. Tim Johnson, Vice President
Place 3
Mr. Terry Brooks, Secretary
Place 1
Mr. Burke Hall
Place 5
Mr. Chester McCrary
Place 2
Mr. Steve Pryor
Place 7
Mr. J.D. Stewart
Place 4
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2012-2013 ELECTED OFFICIALS
GPISD Board of Trustees
Address all correspondence to:
2602 S. Belt Line Road
Grand Prairie Texas 75052
President
Mike Skinner (place 6)
[email protected]
Vice President
Tim Johnson (place 3)
[email protected]
Secretary
Terry Brooks (place 1)
[email protected]
Burke Hall (place 5)
[email protected]
Chester McCrary (place 2)
[email protected]
Steve Pryor (place 7)
[email protected]
J.D. Stewart (place 4)
[email protected]
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CITY OF GRAND PRAIRIE
Correspondence to the Mayor or a City Council member addressed to:
City of Grand Prairie, City Hall
317 College Street
Grand Prairie Texas 75053-4045
MAYOR
Charles England
DISTRICT 1
Mark Hepworth
DISTRICT 2
Jim Swafford
DISTRICT 3
Bill Thorn
DISTRICT 4
Richard Fregoe
DISTRICT 5
Tony Shotwell
DISTRICT 6
Ron Jensen
AT LARGE, DEPUTY MAYOR PRO TEM
Ruthe Jackson
AT LARGE
Greg Geissner
CITY MANAGER
Tom Hart
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DALLAS COUNTY
Dallas County Commissioner’s Court – District 4
Dr. Elba Garcia
Administrative Office
411 Elm St., 2nd Floor
Dallas, Texas 75202
214.653.6670 Office
214.653.7057 Fax
District Office
4403 W. Illinois Ave.
Dallas, Texas 75211
214.339.8381 Office
214.337.9558 Fax
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STATE OF TEXAS
Office of the Governor
Rick Perry
P.O Box 12428
Austin, TX 78711
(512)463-2000
Lt. Governor
David Dewhurst
Capitol Station
P.O Box 12068
Austin, TX 78711
(512)463-0001
Attorney General
Greg Abbott
State Capitol
P.O Box 12548
Austin, TX 78711
512) 463-2100
Texas House of Representatives
Rep Harper-Brown-R HD105 (51.35% of the District campuses)
1. Powell Elementary
Hon. Linda Harper-Brown
2. Eisenhower Elementary
Capitol Address:
District Address:
3. Whitt Elementary
P.O. Box 2910
100 Decker Court Suite 110
4. Zavala Elementary
Austin, TX 78768
Irving, TX 75062
5. Seguin Elementary
(512) 463-0641
(972) 717-2871
6. Ellen Ochoa STEM Academy
(512) 463-0044 Fax
(972) 717-2893 Fax
At Milam Elementary
Email: [email protected]
7. Lee Elementary
Facebook: facebook.com/lhbcampaign
8. Austin Elementary
Twitter: @lhbcampaign
9. Williams Elementary
10. Adams Middle school
11. Reagan Fine Arts Academy
12. Jackson Middle School
13. Young Women’s Leadership Academy at Arnold Middle School
14. Young Men’s Leadership Academy at Kennedy Middle school
15. South Grand Prairie High School
16. South Grand Prairie 9th Grade Center
17. Grand Prairie High School
18. Grand Prairie High School 9th Grade Center
19. Crosswinds High School
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Representative Alonzo-D HD104 (40.54% of the district campuses)
1. Bonham Early Education Center
2. Garner Elementary
3. Florence Hill Elementary
4. Marshall Leadership Academy
5. Moore Elementary
6. Rayburn Elementary
7. Crockett 5th Grade Center
8. Barbara Bush Elementary
9. Johnson Elementary
10. Bowie Elementary
11. Daniels Elementary Academy
Of Science and Math
12. Garcia Elementary
13. Travis Elementary
14. Fannin Middle School
15. Dubiski Career High School
Representative Davis-D HD111 (8.10% of the district campuses)
1. Moseley Elementary
2. Dickinson Elementary
3. Truman Middle school
Hon. Yvonne Davis
Capitol Address:
P.O. Box 2910
Austin, TX 78768
(512) 463-0598
Fax: (512) 463-2297
District Address:
5787 S. Hampton Rd.,
Suite 447
Dallas, TX 75232
(214)941-3895
Email: [email protected]
Hon. Roberto Alonzo
Capitol Address:
P.O. Box 2910
Austin, TX 78768
(512) 463-0408
Fax: (512) 463-1817
District Address:
312 W. 12 Street, Suite A
Dallas, TX 75208
(214) 942-7104
Email: [email protected]
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Texas State Senate
Senator Hancock-R SD9 (94.59% of district campuses)
1. Bonham Early Childhood Center
2. Dickinson Elementary
3. Powell Elementary
4. Eisenhower Elementary
5. Whitt Elementary
6. Zavala Environmental Science Academy
7. Sequin Elementary
8. Ellen Ochoa STEM Academy atMilam Elementary
9. Lee Elementary
Senator Kelly Hancock
10. Austin Elementary
Capitol Address:
District Address:
11. Williams Elementary
P.O. Box 12068
TBA
12. Garner Elementary
Austin, TX 78768
13. Florence Hill Elementary
(512) 463-0109
14. Marshall Elementary
Fax: (512) 463-7003
15. Moore Elementary
Email: [email protected]
16. Rayburn Elementary
Facebook: www.facebook.com/TexansForKellyHancock
17. Crockett 5th Grade Center
Twitter:@KHancock4TX
18. Barbara Bush Elementary
19. Johnson Elementary
20. Bowie Elementary
21. Daniels Elementary Academy
of Science and Math
22. Garcia Elementary
23. Travis Elementary
24. Adams Middle school
25. Reagan Middle school
26. Jackson Middle School
27. Young Women’s Leadership Academy at Arnold Middle School
28. Young Women’s Leadership Academy at Kennedy Middle school
29. Fannin Middle School
30. Dubiski career High School
31. South Grand Prairie High School
32. South Grand Prairie 9th Grade Center
33. Grand Prairie High School
34. Grand Prairie High School 9th Grade Center
35. Crosswinds High School
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Senator West-D SD 23 (5.40% of district campuses)
1. Moseley Elementary
2. Truman Middle School
Senator Royce West
Capitol Address:
P.O. Box 2910
Austin, TX 78768
(512) 463-0123
Fax: (512) 463-0299
District Address:
5787 S. Hampton Road
Suite 385
Dallas, TX 75232
(214) 467-0123
Fax: (214) 467-0050
Email: [email protected]
Facebook:TBA
Twitter:@SenRoyceWest
State Board of Education
TEA Commissioner
Michael Williams
1701 N. Congress Ave.
Austin, TX 78701
(512)463-9734
District 13
Mavis Best Knight
6108 Red Bird Court
Dallas, TX 75232
(214)333-9575
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Federal Government
President
Barack Obama
The White House
1600 Pennsylvania Ave. NW
Washington, D.C 20500
[email protected]
(202)456-1414
Vice President
Joe Biden
Old Executive Office Bldg.
1600 Pennsylvania Ave. NW
Washington, D.C 20501
[email protected]
(202)456-1414
Secretary of Education
Arne Duncan
400 Maryland Ave. SW
Washington, D.C 20202
(800)872-5327
U.S. Senators
John Cornyn
517 Hart Senate Office Bldg.
Washington, D.C. 20510
(202)224-2934
Local:
5001 Spring Valley Rd. Ste.1125E
Dallas, TX 75244
(972)239-1310
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Ted Cruz
445 Dirksen Senate Office Bldg. Suite SDB-40B
Washington, D.C 20510
(202)224-5922
Local:
10440 N. Central Expwy Suite 1160
Dallas, TX 75231
(214)361-3500
U.S Congressional Leaders
Congresswoman Johnson-D CD30 (56.75% of district campuses)
1. Dickinson Elementary
2. Florence Hill Elementary
Congresswoman Eddie Bernice Johnson
3. Garner Fine Arts Academy
District Address:
4. Barbara Bush Elementary
Washington D.C. Office
5. Moseley Elementary
2468 Rayburn Office Building 3102 Maple Avenue,
Suite 600
6. Marshall Leadership
Washington, DC 20515
Academy
Dallas, TX 75201
Phone: (202) 225-8885
7. Moore Elementary
Phone: (214) 922-8885
Fax: (202) 226-1477
8. Johnson Elementary
Fax: (214) 922-7028
9. Rayburn Elementary
Email: https://ebjohnsonforms.house.gov/contact-us1
10. Whitt Fine Arts Academy
Facebook: www.facebook.com/CongresswomanEBJtx30
Twitter: @RepEBJ
11. Powell Elementary
12. Seguin Elementary
13. Ellen Ochoa STEM Academy
at Miliam Elementary
14. Zavala Environmental Science
Academy
15. Young Men’s Leadership Academy at Kennedy Middle School
16. Reagan Middle school
17. Truman Middle school
18. Jackson Middle School
19. South Grand Prairie High School
20. South Grand Prairie High School 9th grade center
21. Dubiski Career High School
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Congressman Marc Veasey-D CD33 (43.24% of district campuses)
1. Bonham Early Childhood Center
2. Eisenhower Elementary
3. Garcia Elementary
4. Travis Elementary
5. Lee Elementary
6. Williams Elementary
7. Bowie Elementary
8. Austin Elementary
9. Daniels Elementary Academy
10. Crockett 5th Grade Center
11. Adams Middle School
12. Fannin Middle School
13. Young Women’s Leadership Academy at Arnold Middle School
14. Grand Prairie High School
15. Grand Prairie High School 9th grade center
16. Crosswinds High School
Congressman Marc Veasey
Capitol Address:
414 Cannon House Office
Building
Washington D.C 20515
(202)225-9897
Twitter:@MarcVeasey
District Address:
J.P Morgan Case
1881 Sylvan Ave Ste 108
Dallas, Tx 75028
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