Canutillo ISD honors five campuses named to U.S. News rankings; board confirms routine business and officer nominations

Christina Rodriguez, the district's Public Information Officer, told trustees that five campuses in the Canutillo Independent School District were named to U.S. News & World Report's 2025 Best Schools in America list and invited campus representatives to be recognized. Rodriguez said the ranking evaluates student achievement, academic growth and equity and called the recognition "proof of our collective commitment to student success." The transcript lists campus representatives called forward from Theo Elementary, a campus transcribed as 'Bill Children's Elementary', 'Jose Damiana Ventre' (transcript), Radius Elementary and Northwest Early College High School.

On routine business, trustees nominated and confirmed district officers during the meeting. The board discussed distributing support among four candidates listed for an unspecified committee or position (Tannyberg, Arlene Goldberg, David Duran and Jackie York) and ultimately moved to split positions/support among the four candidates. The board also took nominations for secretary; a motion to nominate 'Mister Martinez' was made and accepted on the record.

During the consent agenda vote, an item (5 b 1) was pulled for further discussion and staff agreed to follow up with the superintendent's office and bring scheduled clarifications back to the board. The remaining consent items were moved, seconded and approved by the board.

Board members closed the meeting by thanking architects and project staff; one speaker thanked "Adrian" for preparing and providing a project schedule that morning. Several speakers emphasized teamwork and the district's focus on students and community confidence.