September 22, 2003

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

GPISD TOUTS TOP SUPERINTENDENT IN TEXAS. Dr. Shirley Neeley and Jeff Miller, board president, display a plaque and trophy that were presented to Neeley when she was selected as the superintendent of the year for the state of Texas. The Texas Association of School Boards (TASB) sponsored the superintendent of the year award and made the announcement in Dallas during an annual convention. Neeley’s exemplary dedication to improving educational quality, board/superintendent relations, student achievement, and commitment to public support and involvement in education enabled her to stand out above a field of 18 candidates. During her acceptance speech Neeley addressed 6,000 educators from the Lone Star State and explained that she shared with award with her family, colleagues and the students of the Galena Park Independent School District.