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El Paso ISD trustees hold governance training, prioritize domain‑one academic achievement
Summary
In a required governance training on April 20, 2026, El Paso ISD trustees worked with facilitator Ben and Superintendent Dr. Lusk to translate community feedback into draft goals. Trustees prioritized domain‑one academic achievement, early literacy and CCMR, while also flagging student wellness and traditional reading and writing.
Good evening. The El Paso ISD Board of Trustees met April 20 for a required governance and team‑building session focused on setting priorities and interim progress measures for student outcomes.
Facilitator Ben opened the workshop by framing it as two linked tasks: clarifying the board’s role and working through concrete outcome priorities the district should measure. He told trustees, “I promise we will make tonight really meaningful,” and led a series of small‑group exercises that drew on community listening data, district tests and enrollment trends.
The meeting centered on how the board should use its time and influence to steer the district toward measurable outcomes rather than day‑to‑day operational details. Superintendent Dr. Lusk outlined proposed…
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