Tell Our School Board Thank You
A Month of Appreciation
January is a time of recognition for those that work countless hours behind the scenes at every school district in the state of Texas. This entire month is dedicated to appreciating and giving well-earned thanks to school boards across the state- including the Grapevine-Colleyville Board of Trustees. The seven current members of the GCISD board: Karen Deakin, Kimberly Davis, Becky St. John, Lisa Pardo, Jesse G. Rodríguez, Leon Leal, and Jorge Rodríguez meet on a monthly basis to to discuss and initiate plans of action for the entire school district. So far this year, they have continued to better GCISD with the LEAD 2021 plan, taken action to replace and better sports equipment throughout the district, and have worked on economic strategies that will benefit the district. The board strives to inspire, encourage, and empower the students of GCISD to make a meaningful difference in the world. Without their countless volunteer hours and passion for the students of Grapevine-Colleyville, the district would not be where it is today.
iUniversity Prep, GCISD’s first fully-virtual school, teacher Jerry Price says that the board is “wonderfully supportive in leading us into the world of 21st century education.” Laurie Alsobrook also states that the Board of Trustees is, “positive and supportive of students and staff. The board here is driven to be innovative about best practices in teaching.” Students alike are grateful for the hard work the board members give in order to allow them the best education possible. So, in honor of School Board Appreciation Month, the iUniversity Prep family would love to give a tremendous thank you to the GCISD board members who strive to make a Grapevine-Colleyville education unique.
Karen Perkins • Jan 16, 2015 at 10:56 pm
This program has made a huge difference for our family. My son has had some health issues for a few years (fatigue) and was unable to complete a full day of high school. We were blessed to find this program last year after we had to pull our son out of high school. The staff and teachers and curriculum are wonderful! He has received tremendous support and is able to work at a pace he can physically complete. He feels like he is a part of a great school that has given him back his hope and confidence. Thank you so much! Karen Perkins
Isabel Dimos • Jan 12, 2015 at 9:26 am
Hello. I just wanted to say thanks for accepting me into iUniversity Prep. It means so much to be a part of a different setting! I get to make friends and be social! Thank you for giving me that chance.
Katherine Clardy • Jan 12, 2015 at 9:17 am
I love IUPrep so much! I have a lot of time to do stuff besides school! The lessons are fun and help you learn a lot, and the teachers are all solo nice and fun!
Krista Albertson • Jan 12, 2015 at 9:13 am
Thank you for all of your support, helping every student work with the school site and lessons.
– Krista 🙂
Mariah Hampton • Jan 12, 2015 at 9:04 am
Dear School board,
I believe that the school board is very important to any school system. That students and teachers should thank the school board and the other members more often. We wouldn’t have the basic rules or the more complex. Some people disagree with some of the school boards policies and guidelines. I think that the school boards mean well and they are only trying to find an effective way for kids to learn in a safe comfortable environment. In conclusion I think the school board is very important to any school. So, I would like to thank the school board and all of it’s members for setting standards and guidelines for students in Texas.
Ty Smith • Jan 12, 2015 at 8:47 am
Thank you for all your support, this really is a great school.
Sasha Bullock • Jan 12, 2015 at 8:46 am
Thank you so much for approving IUniversity Prep as a school. It has made my life so much better and a lot less stressful. Without IUniversity Prep I might have quit my passion, ballet, out of stress from school work. IUniversity has made me a happier passion who can follow her dreams.
Thanks,
Sasha
Michael F • Jan 12, 2015 at 8:46 am
Thank you for making this school possible and a reality. This is my favorite school. Thank you for your time and letting me learn online.
Kaylie Kruppa • Jan 12, 2015 at 8:45 am
Thank you so much for iUniversity Prep! I’m so happy to be a part of it, it’s changed my education and my life for the better.
Audrey • Jan 12, 2015 at 8:44 am
Thank you, iUniversity Prep, for all you’ve done for me. This is, by far, the best education I’ve eve gotten out of school, brick-and-mortar or virtual. My grades are high, which lets me keep doing the things I love, like traveling.
Andres Betancur • Jan 12, 2015 at 8:42 am
Thank you for your progressive behavior and understanding that different students need different solutions. Your willingness to be innovative and take risks is bettering the lives of everyone at iUniversity Prep.
Jewel Burleson • Jan 12, 2015 at 8:39 am
Thank you so much for everything you do. You make doing my school work easy, fun, and helpful. I really enjoy online school and I will defiantly continue next year.
Thank you for making this possible,
Jewel Burleson
Carolyn Roberts • Jan 12, 2015 at 8:39 am
Thank you for giving me one of the best opportunities to learn. ^ ^
Abel lopez • Jan 12, 2015 at 8:39 am
Thank you for giving us the best education possible. it really helps when i don’t understand something. thank you for the newsletters they keep me posted and i like that. thank you again for one of my best school years yet!
Amber Bagwell • Jan 12, 2015 at 8:39 am
I just wanted to say thank you to all the people on the school board! I know it is challenging work trying to figure out how to run a school. Thank you for allowing us this opportunity! It is truly unique and very privileging to be able to partake!
Kirsten White • Jan 12, 2015 at 8:38 am
Thank you for always being there for us for when we need help!
Alyssa Wilkins • Jan 12, 2015 at 8:37 am
Thank you for all the hard work that allows me to do my school virtually and be stress-free! 🙂