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Canutillo ISD trustees unanimously approve contract for Josue Borrego after public criticism of hiring process

Canutillo ISD Board of Trustees · January 13, 2026
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The Canutillo ISD Board of Trustees voted unanimously Jan. 12 to approve the contract of Josue Borrego as superintendent after an executive session; a public commenter urged the board to pause the hire, citing the candidate’s limited licensing time, lack of district leadership experience and concerns about overseeing a $378 million bond.

The Canutillo ISD Board of Trustees voted unanimously Thursday to approve the contract of Josue Borrego as the district’s next superintendent following an executive session and public comment that urged the board to pause the hire.

At a special meeting that began at 5:41 p.m. Jan. 12, the board cited consultations under Texas Government Code Sections 551.074 and 551.071 before returning to public session to take a formal vote. Trustee Borrego moved to approve the contract and authorize the board president to sign the final draft; Trustee Barnes seconded. The board recorded all votes…

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