Welcome to Galena Park Independent School District Benefits For New Hires
Galena Park ISD is pleased to offer the following benefits to all benefit eligible employees:
Eligible new hires must actively enroll or waive coverage within 31 days of your actively-at-work date. Your actively-at-work date is the first day that you are scheduled to work. If you fail to enroll or waive coverage during the 31-day grace period, you will not be eligible to enroll in benefits until you have a qualifying event or during the next Open Enrollment period in July 2026, whichever comes first.
For August new hires, if you need benefits right away, you can choose your actively-at-work date (the first day that you are scheduled to work) for medical, dental, vision and HSA. Please note our new plan year for the district is effective September 1, 2025 - August 31, 2026.
2025 - 2026 BENEFITS RESOURCES
NEW! View the Employee Benefits Offerings & Enrollment Video
View the 2025-2026 Benefits Guide
View the 2025-2026 Plan Information for more details
View the 2025-2026 TRS-ActiveCare Medical Rates and Plan Information
View the 2025-2026 TRS-ActiveCare Presentation
View the 2025-2026 One Pager: Medical, Dental, and Vision Rates
HOW & WHEN TO ENROLL
You must complete your enrollment within 31 days of your actively-at-work-date (the first day that you are scheduled to work).
Required Documents Needed:
- Valid identification for all enrolled persons (State issued ID, Birth Certificate, Passport, etc.)
- Social Security Card for all enrolled persons
- Marriage Certificate for enrolled spouses (Common law and same gender are recognized)
⇒In Person
Your Employee Benefits Department team will be on site during the week of your New Hire Academy on Wednesday, July 30th and Thursday, July 31st to complete your enrollment. Additionally, you can enroll in-person at the Administration Building, Room Q106 through August 15th. Contact us before enrollment to answer any questions.
⇒By Phone or By Appointment
Your Employee Benefits Department is here to educate and help you sort through all of the useful information. Contact us before enrollment to answer any questions.
CONTACT EMPLOYEE BENEFITS DEPARTMENT
Department Email: benefits@galenaparkisd.com
Department Fax: 832-386-1449
Catalina Pacheco, Benefits Assistant 832-386-1242 | cpachecho@galenaparkisd.com
Vianey Aguirre, Benefits Specialist 832-386-1276 | vaguirre@galenaparkisd.com
Valerie Guajardo, Benefits Specialist 832-386-1245 | vguajardo@galenaparkisd.com
Holli Sherrard, Director for Employee Benefits 832-386-1507 | hsherrard@galenaparkisd.com