District News
Dr. Jorge Arredondo has announced his resignation as Superintendent of Schools for the Grand Prairie Independent School District
An Agreement has been reached which allows Dr. Arredondo the ability to pursue other interests and permits the Board to pursue hiring another Superintendent. The Board and Dr. Arredondo have entered into the Agreement believing it is in their respective best interests and in the best interests of the District.
2025 Board of Trustees Election
Notice of Deadline to File Applications for Place on the Ballot
Public Statement from Grand Prairie Independent School District
At a special board meeting held on Wednesday, September 4, 2024, the Grand Prairie Independent School District (GPISD) Board of Trustees made the decision to place Superintendent Jorge L. Arredondo on paid administrative leave in order to protect the District and Dr. Arredondo, effective immediately.
Deputy Superintendent of Business Operations, Tracy Ray, has been appointed as Acting Superintendent to ensure the continued smooth operation of the district.
“Because this is an ongoing investigation, there will be no additional comment from this Board,” said Board President Amber Moffitt. “We believe all parties will be treated fairly with a high level of professionalism by the outside third-party law firm that is conducting the investigation.”
The District remains committed to the success of our students, staff, and the Grand Prairie ISD community.
2024-2025 Compensation Plan and Hiring Schedules
The GPISD Board of Trustees adopted the 2024-2025 Compensation Plan and Hiring Schedules as presented at the June 13, 2024 Board meeting. Highlights of the plan include:
- Beginning Teacher Pay - $63,000
- $1,300 pay increase for all returning teachers (average of 2%)
- Teacher Hiring Schedule Market adjustments at Steps 2-15 and Steps 19-22
- 2% of midpoint pay increase for Auxiliary, Professional/Technical, and Administrative pay groups; including recommended market adjustments resulting in no pay grade range below a minimum of $15 per hour.
Additional information can be found on the GPISD website at Employee Resources - Human Capital.