Financial Responsibility
GPISD achieved an A+ Superior Financial Rating and maintained that distinction for five years.
Grand Prairie ISD · Place 6
Results
Matter.
Experienced leadership. Responsible stewardship. A commitment to strong schools and every GPISD student.
A+
Superior Financial Rating
5 Years
Maintaining Superior Financial Performance
100
TEA's financial integrity rating system
Meet Emily
Rooted in Grand Prairie.
Invested in its future.
Emily Liles has called Grand Prairie home for more than two decades and spent years serving GPISD families before ever asking voters for their support.
From PTA and district committees to community organizations and the Board of Trustees, Emily's focus has remained the same: strong schools, responsible leadership and opportunities for every student to succeed.
Emily's Story
Her Record
Leadership measured by results.
Serving on the Board means making difficult decisions and measuring success by what those decisions deliver for students, educators, families and taxpayers.
Safer Schools
Safety and security measures were strengthened beyond state requirements while state funding remained limited.
Planning for the Future
Emily helped lead the creation of a community-driven five-year strategic plan providing clear direction for GPISD.
And while delivering these results:
The tax rate has consistently decreased.
Why She Serves
Public education is personal.
Emily's connection to GPISD began as a parent and volunteer long before she joined the Board of Trustees. She believes strong public schools strengthen families, neighborhoods and the future of Grand Prairie.
Get to Know Emily
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I pledged to be transparent, fiscally responsible, accessible, and fully committed to investing in the leaders of tomorrow.Emily Liles
From Emily
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Responsible Budgeting Means Protecting Taxpayers and Students
Grand Prairie ISD families expect us to be responsible with every dollar entrusted to our schools. They also expect us to make sure students have the teachers, principals, counselors, nurses and resources they need to succeed. As Board president, I believe we can and must do both. On Tuesday, the Grand Prairie ISD Board of […]
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