Board finalizes superintendent contract and approves several administrative appointments

Aug 21, 2025

The board authorized its president to finalize the contract of employment for James P. Vasquez as superintendent and approved administrative hires including a new director of human resources, principals and assistant principals.

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The Socorro ISD board authorized Board President Michael Najera on Aug. 20 to finalize the contract of employment for James P. Vasquez to serve as superintendent, following closed‑session negotiations. Legal counsel confirmed a clean final version would be sent to Vasquez’s counsel, and the board voted to authorize the president’s signature.

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