Armando Rodriguez
Armando Rodriguez, President
Armando "Mando" Rodriguez is a Leadership TASB Master Trustee serving his fifth term on the Canutillo ISD School Board, where his fellow trustees have elected him as Board President, Vice President and Secretary. Rodriguez has the distinction of being one of the youngest people ever to be elected into office in El Paso County, and has made it his mission to improve the quality of education in his community – especially for underserved students.
A graduate of Canutillo High School and the University of Texas at El Paso, Rodriguez is a native of the Border and a leader in his community. Through his work, he ensures that students have access to high-quality educational, fine arts and athletic facilities. He also is one of the founding members of the Canutillo Alumni Foundation for Education (CAFÉ) – the only organization specifically designed to award scholarships to CHS& NWECHS graduates.
During his time as a Trustee, Rodriguez has played a key role in modernizing Canutillo schools, having lead efforts to pass two bonds. Some of the accomplishments while on the Board include the establishment of Northwest Early College, a National Blue Ribbon School and one of the best high schools in the country according to U.S. News & World Report; the creation of the Canutillo Connect initiative that bridged the digital divide in the community by distributing Apple devices to all students and creating better internet connectivity throughout the District; the establishment of the Canutillo Alumni Foundation for Education (CAFE) that has given nearly $400,000 in scholarships to CISD graduates; the and the back-to-back A rating for the District by the Texas Education Agency – the only District in the region to achieve this distinction.
Rodriguez’s work on behalf of students extends beyond El Paso. He recently finished his term as President of the Texas Association of School Boards (TASB) — the first El Pasoan in 25 years to be selected for this honor. He now served as TASB Immediate Past President. He currently serves on the NALEO Educational Fund Board.
Rodriguez has also served as a member of the Board of Directors for the National Association of Latino Elected and Appointed Officials. Other leadership positions include serving on the National School Board Association Board of Directors, as the previous chair of the National Hispanic Council for NSBA; as secretary of the National School Board Action Center for NSBA; as president of the Mexican American School Board Association; and as president of the Far West Texas School Board Association.
Term: Nov. 2024-Nov. 2028
Message from the Board President
Texas Lone Star Magazine
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September/October Issue
Engagement and Service
TASB helps Trustees better serve students
Read the article by Armando Rodriguez
Armando Rodriguez, president of the Canutillo ISD board of trustees, is the 2023-24 president of TASB.
This issue takes a look back at the history of txEDCON and how the annual convention has expanded over the years to continue to meet members’ evolving needs. There’s also a preview of txEDCON24.