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The Canutillo ISD Board of Trustees recorded votes Feb. 24 on multiple items: the board declined to adopt a policy implementing SB 11, approved six electric buses (lease with EPA grant support), approved an MOU with Solros State University for dual‑enrollment access, approved multiple budget amendments and investment strategy changes, and appointed two elementary principals.
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The board approved adding six electric buses to the district fleet using an EPA grant to cover part of the cost. Administration said the package (a 10‑year, all‑inclusive lease) would run about $12,000 per bus per year and reduce diesel and maintenance allocations; trustees discussed retrofit deadlines for older buses and the district's continued reliance on diesel for special‑use routes.
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After testimony from several students who urged the district not to implement Senate Bill 11 locally, the Canutillo ISD Board of Trustees voted Feb. 24 to decline adopting a policy that would establish a daily, school‑led period for voluntary prayer or religious reading. The board cited concerns about instructional time, peer pressure and constitutional guardrails.
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District administrators told the board Feb. 24 that Canutillo ISD earned a 78 score (Texas rating C) on the 2024–25 Texas Academic Performance Report. Presenters highlighted campus gains (Davenport to A, Reyes return to A), science gains, TIA teacher designations growth, and interventions such as PLCs, Saturday camps and targeted tutoring.
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Canutillo ISD trustees authorized staff to draft and enter a letter of intent with El Paso County for the potential sale of district-owned property at 7311 Bosque (Bosco) Road, the Kenny Teal Middle School site; motion passed following presentation and county personnel participation.
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Following closed-session discussion, the Canutillo ISD Board approved the employment of Doctor Oscar Rico as Deputy Superintendent and Gustavo Revels as Executive Director of Communications; one trustee voted against each appointment citing prior teacher cuts and concerns about central-office spending.
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Canutillo ISD budget presenters told the board the district faces declining enrollment (about 87 students projected) that reduces state funding but expects roughly $2 million in additional revenue this year from state 'hold harmless' adjustments and a one-time land sale; FY27 currently forecasts a modest $250,000 surplus under conservative assumptions.
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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.
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On Dec. 16 trustees approved a $4,549,224 guaranteed maximum price for Northwest Early College High School, authorized a $417,792 change order for Bill Childress Elementary, appointed Andrea Esparza as Canutillo Middle principal, approved termination of a probationary teacher and set Josue Borrego as superintendent lone finalist for negotiations.
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Residents of the Cimarron Canyon neighborhood told the Canutillo ISD board Dec. 16 they were surprised by a proposed middle school and urged the district to release the traffic study, explain entrance/exit plans and improve community outreach; commenters warned of emergency-access risks given a single primary intersection.