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SAN ANTONIO ISD official announces retirement effective January 2027, urges community input on superintendent search
Summary
An agency official told the SAN ANTONIO ISD Board of Education they will retire in January 2027 after 40 years in public education, pledged to serve through the transition, thanked the board and community, and asked that the board involve the public in choosing the next superintendent.
An agency official addressing the SAN ANTONIO ISD Board of Education announced on the dais that they will retire in January 2027 after 40 years in public education. "Después de 40 años en la educación pública, he decidido jubilarme en enero del 2027," the speaker said.
The official said the decision was difficult and that they want to dedicate more time to family, whom they have placed second for many years because of job demands. They thanked colleagues, families and students for what they called an "honor of a lifetime," and described working with students and staff as a source of pride and inspiration.
The speaker expressed deep gratitude to the Board of Education for what they called the "extraordinary gift of parenthood," saying the role allowed them to be a parent or grandparent to many students. They said they will continue working through January to ensure continuity: "De aquí a enero seguiré trabajando incansablemente para asegurarnos de que continuemos construyendo...".
The official urged the board to involve the community in the superintendent selection process so the next leader will "truly reflect our family" and continue strengthening the momentum the district has built. The speaker framed the search as an opportunity to maintain the district's direction and to seek broad community input.
Addressing students directly, the official encouraged them to "sueñen en grande, trabajen con propósito, crean en ustedes mismos," calling students "powerful" and "brilliant" and urging them not to let others set limits on their potential. The remarks closed with a personal reflection on legacy and faith: the speaker said they hoped their work "elevó a nuestros niños" and brought hope and opportunity.
No formal action, vote or timetable for the superintendent search was announced during the remarks. The Board of Education did not put forward a motion or vote in the transcripted segment; the official’s announcement is a personal statement of intent and a request for inclusive community engagement in the forthcoming leadership transition.
