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Board approves Canutillo Oral History Project to record district stories
Summary
Trustees approved creating an oral history project to collect and archive community and district histories; district communications staff noted community engagement and revealed the district eagle mascot is named Brutus.
Mr. Rodriguez proposed creating a Canutillo Oral History Project to collect, archive and promote the history of Canutillo Independent School District and to record community stories for posterity. The proposal notes a desire to preserve local institutional memory and community narratives.
Mr. Gustavo Reveles told trustees the district—s public information work had surfaced community input, including the mascot—s name: "the CISD eagle is actually named Brutus," he said. Trustee Blanca Trout moved to approve the project, Trustee Patsy Mendoza seconded, and the motion passed unanimously. No funding detail was recorded in the minutes; administration will proceed with project planning.
