15-05-2025
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.
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