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Yahoo
25-05-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
Canutillo High School ‘mathlete' wins UIL state championship
EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) — A Canutillo High School student won first place in the University Interscholastic League (UIL) Calculator Applications Individual State Championship, according to Canutillo Independent School District. Matthew Medina, a senior at Canutillo High School, not only won the UIL 5A Calculator Applications Championship, but was also named valedictorian, MIT-bound scholar and a record-setting scholarship recipient, Canutillo ISD said. 'Matthew has had an outstanding year, both academically and in competition,' Canutillo High School Principal Candice Marrufo said. 'It's incredibly fitting that, after a phenomenal four-year career representing Canutillo in math competitions, he finishes his time as an Eagle with a state championship.' According to Canutillo ISD, Medina is the only student from El Paso to earn an academic UIL state title this year. In addition, Canutillo ISD said Medina is believed to be the fourth El Pasoan in over three decades to win a UIL state championship in a mathematics-related event. Medina will graduate from Canutillo High School as valedictorian for the Class of 2025 on May 30 at the Don Haskins Center. Medina will attend the Massachusetts Institute of Technology and has earned over $1.5 million in scholarships. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
21-05-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Canutillo ISD votes to cut 11 teacher positions due to budget deficit
EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) — Eleven Canutillo ISD teachers will not return next school year after the district's Board of Trustees voted to not renew their contracts during a board meeting on Tuesday, May 20. The decision is part of the district's effort to close a $2.3 million budget deficit, driven by declining enrollment, increased operating costs, and lack of state funding, district officials said. 'These are positions that, unfortunately, we couldn't materialize and keep going forth — either because there were several factors that went into identifying these positions. This is just basically dotting our i's and crossing our t's in order to move forward,' said Gustavo Reveles, spokesperson for Canutillo Independent School District. The vote will affect teachers at three campuses: Alderete Middle, Canutillo Middle, and Canutillo High School. The district categorized the move as a 'reduction in force.' However, officials did not specify how much money will be saved by cutting the 11 positions. Other items on the agenda included: eliminating certification specialists; restructuring the Human Resources Department; and rolling back a 3% salary increase for Central Office administrators. No action was taken on those items. During public comment, one HR staff member spoke out against the proposed restructuring of the department. 'This agenda item has caused a great deal of stress. The HR Department cut two staff members in 2024 and again cut two staff members in 2025. Each one of us in the department has taken on more duties and responsibilities without complaint. If this request is truly about cost savings, why focus on one of the smallest departments in the district?' he said. District officials said cost-saving measures will continue to be discussed in the weeks ahead. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
15-05-2025
- General
- Yahoo
Canutillo ISD superintendent to retire at end of 2025
EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) — Canutillo Independent School District Superintendent Pedro Galaviz is retiring after nearly 13 years guiding the district, CISD announced in a news release on Thursday, May 15. Galaviz, who took the helm of the district in May 2013, will retire at the end of the 2025 calendar year, the school district said. 'Serving as superintendent of this incredible district has been the honor of my life,' Galaviz said. 'This community embraced me and my family from the moment we arrived. Canutillo has become our home, and I will always be grateful for the opportunity to lead and grow alongside our students, educators and families.' Since taking the helm in May 2013, Galaviz has overseen a period of historic growth and transformation for the district, Canutillo ISD said. Under his leadership, Canutillo ISD earned three consecutive A ratings from the Texas Education Agency — becoming the only district in the El Paso region to achieve that distinction, the district said. Other highlights of his tenure include, according to the district: ● Earning the U.S. Department of Education National Blue Ribbon School Designation for Northwest Early College High School. ● Leading the district to be named the Best Small School District in Texas by the H-E-B Excellence in Education Awards — the first and only El Paso-area district to receive this recognition. ● Launching the region's first public Montessori program, providing a student-centered approach to early education. ● Opening two groundbreaking middle school programs: the STEAM Academy at Canutillo Middle School and the Public Service Academies at Alderete Middle School, which offer specialized academic pathways in science, technology and public service careers. ● Guiding the successful passage of the 2024 Bond, a voter-approved measure that will modernize campuses and accommodate future student growth across the district. 'None of these accomplishments would have been possible without the hard work and vision of our teachers, staff, principals and the families who support us,' Galaviz said. 'Together, we built something special. Canutillo ISD has become a model for what's possible when a community commits itself to equity, excellence and innovation in education.' Galaviz also noted the challenges facing public education in Texas, including ongoing state underfunding, increasing political pressure on schools, and the need for continued support of educators. 'Public education is at a critical crossroads,' he said. 'Now, more than ever, we need our communities to remain engaged and united in support of public schools. Our educators and students deserve our full backing, and I encourage everyone to stay involved, stay informed, and continue advocating for what's best for all children.' Galaviz also said he is confident about the district's future, adding that he will continue to be part of the Canutillo community. 'I may be retiring from my role, but I'm not leaving Canutillo,' he said. 'I live here. I raised my family here, and I remain committed to supporting this district and its success however I can. I am Puro Canuto!' The Board of Trustees will discuss a transitional process, including the appointment of a potential interim superintendent and the hiring process for a permanent superintendent, at an upcoming school board meeting, the district said. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
28-03-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Leaders in Career, Technical Education encourages school districts to maintain strong programs amid budget shortfalls
EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) — Leaders in Career and Technical Education (CTE) encourage local school districts to seek their support amid funding issues and to continue providing students ample access and resources to CTE training. Canutillo ISD recently approved a move to make district-wide staff and program cuts to address a nearly $6 million shortfall. One of those cuts will involve the district's CTE Department. Canutillo ISD moves forward with staff layoffs, program cuts Gustavo Reveles, CISD's communications director, said they will be able to continue providing all of their CTE courses, but they had to significantly reduce the department's administration to make it work. 'Our CTE funding has been reduced by the state. CTE courses — which includes engineering, healthcare, law enforcement and other career preparation classes — are an important part of our offerings. To offset the reduction in funding and retain all course offerings, we have made the decision to eliminate a central office position in the CTE Department,' Reveles said. 'Additionally, the remaining CTE administrator will be moved to Canutillo High School, where he will be better able to serve the majority of the students in CTE courses,' Reveles added. CEO for Western Technical College, Brad Kuykendall, said they already have a partnership with Anthony, Tornillo, and Socorro ISD. The three districts send their students under a dual enrollment program to Western Tech to learn under their instructors in different trades programs, while also obtaining credit for high school and college. 'I know the school districts are in difficult positions where they're having to make cuts in areas where they may not want to, but they're being forced to. I would say we have to think outside the box,' Kuykendall said. 'Students that come to us from a variety of school districts get experience with the wide array of equipment we have. Whether it's automotive, HVAC & refrigeration, physical therapist assistants, nursing, welding. All of these trades programs that we have can go to support that. We have an excess capacity of resources in the afternoon. And so, if we can set up an agreement with the school district where students can come in the afternoon, we already have teachers as resources, we have equipment as resources. I think that can help to solve some of the budget shortfalls that the school districts are working on.' Data from the Texas Workforce Commission shows that many CTE occupations are projected to be in high demand in the Borderplex through 2032, namely registered nurses and software developers. Borderplex-WDA-CTEDownload 'The trade jobs in particular and technical jobs that we go with, they're middle skill trade jobs that go to support the entire industry. When the COVID-19 Pandemic occurred, the essential jobs that were crucial for continuing the economy and supporting us that were working from home were the trade and skill jobs,' Kuykendall said. Scott Herndon, director and owner of Sun City Welding Academy, agreed with Kuykendall that the trades workforce is essential to the Borderland, and is a vital alternate career path for many students who don't want to pursue the traditional university route. 'A lot of our graduates are graduating debt-free because of the payment plans that we offer. They graduate, they get out there, and they find a job. We can't graduate them fast enough. Skilled tradesmen are essential to this region,' Herndon said. Herndon said that while there are many opportunities out in El Paso for students to seek a CTE education, he said it is crucial for local public schools to continue to offer that first experience and intrigue for students who are still unsure of what career to pursue. 'High school is where it starts. Getting them young, where they have that open mind. Capturing them early, getting them intrigued and showing them that there's a future in welding, where they can actually start researching and exploring what welding can do for them, and that's where we come in,' Herndon said. Meanwhile, Kuykendall urged state legislators to reconsider how their decisions affect regions like the Borderland. 'At a time when there's a significant amount of budget shortfalls, I think there needs to be a balance of accountability for those budgets, but also ensuring that we have the support. We're already in a socio-economically disadvantaged area,' Kuykendall said. 'Ample consideration needs to be given to properly fund and budget many of these initiatives that we have. Otherwise, our region is going to continue to fall behind in terms of funding, in terms of education, in terms of training, and in terms of overall opportunity. We need to provide the opportunity, and we need to make sure that those opportunities are kept here within the Borderplex region to support us.' Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
