CANUTILLO | A Premier District

The Texas Education Agency over the spring break announced that it would take over the Houston Independent School District and replace both its superintendent and board of trustees with an appointed Board of Managers. The main reason given for this action is chronic student underperformance at one inner-city high school. This most-radical of actions by the TEA is worrisome because it usurps local governance and oversteps state authority in the state’s largest school district.

I hope you had a great spring break and that you’re rested and ready to take on the rest of the school year. I know many important things are happening in the next couple of months, so let’s roll up our sleeves and get to work!

The Canutillo Independent School District on Tuesday approved a resolution calling for Texas Education Commissioner Mike Morath to reconsider his decision to remove the Board of Trustees and Superintendent of the Houston Independent School District and replace them with an appointed Board of Managers.

Canutillo High School head football coach and District athletic director Scott Brooks has enjoyed quite the banner season leading the Eagle football team to an area championship and being hailed the El Paso Times Football Coach of the Year. However, his winning streak does not stop there.

The Canutillo High School Stage Players are enroute to Area competition after snagging the UIL 5A Bi-District One-Act Play top spot.