Edcouch-Elsa ISD board names fine arts center for Frances S. Rocha and confers superintendent emeritus title
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Trustees approved a resolution honoring Frances S. Rocha’s 54 years of service, designated the district fine arts facility the Frances S. Rocha Fine Arts Center and conferred the honorary title of superintendent emeritus.
The Edcouch-Elsa ISD Board of Trustees approved a resolution honoring Frances S. Rocha on her retirement and authorized naming the district’s fine arts facility the Frances S. Rocha Fine Arts Center.
A long formal resolution read into the record recounted Rocha’s career in the district — beginning as a paraprofessional in 1969, advancing to teacher, principal and instructional supervisor, later serving as assistant superintendent and interim superintendent for 17 months — and cited state-level recognition (House Resolution 785, 2015) and community service roles. The resolution also conferred the honorary title of superintendent emeritus effective upon her retirement.
Trustee action: Mister Hosano made the motion to approve; Mister Torres seconded. The board approved the resolution by voice vote with no recorded opposition.
Speaking after the vote, Rocha addressed the district and recounted formative experiences in the community and her commitment to expanding extracurricular programs and college opportunities for students. Board members and district staff presented tributes and a musical tribute followed the resolution reading.