Business Operations

Mission Statement

The Grand Prairie ISD Office of Business Operations is responsible for managing the financial resources of GPISD to make the Grand Prairie schools the finest anywhere. Every transaction we complete leads to our ultimate goal: maximize student achievement. Budget decisions and resource allocations are made by the personnel that directly impact the learning process. Campus principals and staff play an active role in making requests that are aligned with the GPISD Five Plays. In 2008-2009, GPISD Board and staff focused on the Five Plays. Significant budget savings were realized when we focused only on the five most critical areas identified for student achievement. They are:

1.  Vertical and Horizontal Alignment of curriculum
2.  5 E instructional model
3.  Data driven decision making
4.  Relational Capacity
5.  Intentional leadership

GPISD staff is focused on these five plays and all expenditures are aligned with them. The GPISD Office of Business Operations is committed to excellence in financial management, customer service, and financial transparency for stakeholders in GPISD.

The Office of Business Operations is comprised of the following departments:

Payroll
Accounts Payable
Finance
Purchasing
PEIMS-Student Information

Superior Achievement

GPISD received a 'Superior Achievement' rating under the state's Schools FIRST financial accountability rating system. The 'Superior Achievement' rating is the state's highest rating that can be obtained by a school district, demonstrating the quality of GPISD's financial management and reporting system. GPISD consistently achieves a Superior rating.