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4 days ago
- General
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Ysleta ISD appoints new principals for 2025-26 school year
EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) – As the 2025-26 school year is just around the corner, the Ysleta Independent School District (YISD) announced the appointment of new principals at several campuses, effective July 1. The new principals are as follows, according to a news release by the district: A current assistant principal at Ysleta Elementary School, will serve as principal of REL Washington International School. Chavira, who began her professional career as a teacher in 2009, has also served as a Schoolwide Project Coordinator and assistant principal. She holds a bachelor's degree in interdisciplinary studies and a master's degree in educational administration, both from the University of Texas at El Paso (UTEP). Munoz has been named the new principal at North Loop International School, where he currently works as assistant principal. Munoz, an educator since 2011, has served as an elementary bilingual teacher, instructional coach, and assistant principal. He earned a bachelor's degree in interdisciplinary studies from UTEP and a master's degree in educational leadership from the University of Texas Permian Basin. Nava will serve as interim principal at Loma Terrace Elementary School, where she currently works as an assistant principal. Nava began her professional career in 2004 as a bilingual teacher and went on to serve as an interventionist, instructional coach, and assistant principal. She holds a bachelor's degree in bilingual education and a master's degree in bilingual instruction, both from UTEP. A current assistant principal at Del Valle High School, has been appointed the new principal of Mission Valley Elementary School. Rocha, whose professional career in education began in 2006, has worked as an elementary teacher, elementary instructional coach, middle school instructional coach, high school testing coordinator, and assistant principal. She earned a bachelor's degree in liberal arts from UTEP and a master's degree in educational administration from Lamar University. The district said it has also reassigned two principals for the upcoming school year, including: A current principal at North Loop International School, has been appointed to serve as the new principal of Eastwood Knolls International School. An Ysleta ISD educator for 18 years, Puga has served as an elementary and middle school teacher, assistant principal, and principal. A current principal at REL Washington International School, will be assigned to serve as the principal of Ysleta Pre-K Center. De La Rosa has been an educator for 24 years. During her tenure in education, she has served as a teacher, TIPS Mentor, assistant principal, and principal. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
09-05-2025
- Business
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Ysleta ISD offers $5,000 resignation incentive for up to 400 teachers, administrators
EL PASO, Texas (EL PASO MATTERS) — The Ysleta Independent School District is offering teachers, counselors and administrators a $5,000 incentive to voluntarily resign to help reduce personnel costs as it prepares its budget for the coming school year. In an email sent out to administrators obtained by El Paso Matters this week, YISD states it is offering to buy out the first 400 qualified employees to submit their resignation notice early. The incentive is open to those in full-time administrative positions or those employed under Chapter 21 contracts – typically teachers, counselors, administrators and others that require state certification, according to the letter. The district states the incentive applies only to those who were already planning to resign or retire from the district at the end of their 2024-25 contract. Employees have until May 29 to submit the resignation notice to the district's human resources office to qualify for the incentive. The resignation would be effective on the employee's last day of duty this school year. 'Due to declining enrollment and in preparation for the upcoming school year, the early notification incentive is being offered to ensure proper staffing at our campuses and support the effective use of district funds,' YISD officials said in an email statement to El Paso Matters. No other details on the buyout were made available, and the district didn't respond to questions about how much the resignations are estimated to save the district in personnel costs or whether it intended to implement layoffs if 400 employees don't take the incentive. During an April board meeting, YISD officials estimated the district would generate $368.3 million in revenue under the current school financing laws, but did not reveal its projected expenses or whether they expect a deficit. Last year, the YISD board approved a $408.2 million budget with a $17.2 million deficit. The district has also considered taking out a $25 million loan to cover its payroll expenses if it depletes its cash reserves while awaiting payment from the state. The YISD buyout offer comes as school districts throughout the region attempt to cut their budgets to address ongoing budget deficits. Socorro ISD this week laid off 43 teachers after also offering incentives for early retirement and resignations. SISD had initially said it planned to lay off up to 300 employees. EPISD is closing eight elementary schools over the next two years to reduce expenses. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
25-04-2025
- Science
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Del Valle HS assistant principal chosen as DoD STEM Ambassador
EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) — A Del Valle High School Assistant Principal is the first El Pasoan to be named a Department of Defense (DoD) Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM) Ambassador, according to the news release by Ysleta Independent School District. According to Ysleta ISD, Ramon Benavides was named a DoD STEM Ambassador and is among only 30 ambassadors nationwide. 'As an administrator, this role gives me the unique opportunity to represent Del Valle HighSchool and Ysleta ISD on a national level. Most importantly, it enables me to continue bringing new and transformative opportunities to our students, helping them access pathways to success in STEM fields and beyond,' Benavides said. According to YISD, the DoD STEM Ambassador program is a collaborative partnership between academia, industry, nonprofit groups and government that aims to broaden STEM literacy and develop a diverse and agile workforce. The selection was a 'rigorous, highly competitive selection process that emphasized a nominee's ability to inspire, lead and advocate for STEM opportunities,' according to the school district. According to the school district, Benavides' duties as a DoD STEM Ambassador include: Help develop and execute a project to address STEM challenges and provide meaningful STEM experiences to military-connected and/or underrepresented students Author guest blog posts Support national presentations to share best practices in STEM and DoD STEM resources, among others 'I am deeply grateful for the support and encouragement from our campus and districtleadership, as they have been instrumental in this achievement,' Benavides said. Prior to being an administrator, Benavides was a science teacher at Del Valle High School and was named 2022 Texas Teacher of the Year, according to Ysleta ISD. In addition, YISD said Benavides also worked on programs and initiatives at the high school and district-wide to 'elevate science and STEM.' According to the school district, Benavides is the son of migrant farmworkers who dropped out of school at a young age. Benavides holds a bachelor's degree from both the University of Texas at San Antonio and the University of Texas at Brownsville, a master's degree from the University of Texas at El Paso and a doctorate from Texas Tech University. 'Benavides has been published in various publications and participated in several state/national professional organizations, as well as research internships with Rice University and UTEP. He serves as a national STEM advocate for The Society for Science and the Public, advocating for changes in the classroom that ensure underrepresented students attain a fair chance at success in STEM professions,' YISD said in the news release. For more information about the STEM Ambassador program, you can visit the Department of Defense STEM website. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
19-03-2025
- General
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13 Ysleta ISD schools make statewide honor roll
EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) – A total of 13 schools in the Ysleta Independent School District (YISD) were honored on Tuesday, March 18, in the 2024 Texas Honor Roll for closing student achievement gaps, the district said in a news release. YISD said only 12 percent of eligible schools statewide received the honor roll designation this year. The YISD schools that got the statewide honor roll include the following: Desertaire Elementary Eastwood Heights Elementary Glen Cove Elementary North Star Elementary Ramona STEM Academy Scotsdale Elementary Tierra Del Sol Elementary Vista Hills Elementary Eastwood Knolls International Edgemere International REL Washington International Valle Verde Early College High School Young Women's Leadership Academy 'Year after year, our teachers, administrators, staff, and students show up every day, put in the work, and make the Ysleta Independent School District one of the best in the state – and we couldn't be prouder of their accomplishments,' said Superintendent of Schools Xavier De La Torre. 'The dedication, passion, and focus at our neighborhood schools make all the difference in the world, and this recognition confirms what we already know: Our schools are doing something special,' De La Torre added. 'We will continue building on our success to ensure every Ysleta ISD student has the support and skills they need to thrive.' YISD said that to make the honor roll, a school or district must have comprehensively performed above the mean (trendline) at least 80 percent of the time for all cohorts of students and grade levels. Among all 63 districts and 762 schools that were named to the honor roll this year, Ysleta ISD and its campuses were in the 'STAR' category because 33 percent of students or more are considered socioeconomically disadvantaged, the district said. 'This is the 10th year that Educational Results Partnership (ERP) has released the Texas Honor Roll to recognize successful schools/educational systems while promoting best practices that improve student outcomes and prepare them for success,' read the news release. It is also presented in partnership with state business leaders and is based solely on objective student achievement data, ERP officials said. For a complete list of 2024 Texas Honor Roll schools and districts, visit here. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
28-02-2025
- Entertainment
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YISD mariachis excel at state championships
EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) – The Hanks High School mariachi program took home top honors at the 2025 UIL State Mariachi Festival championships this past weekend, Ysleta ISD said in a news release. Hanks High School's Mariachi Los Trovadores was the only El Paso-area band to receive the festival's best ratings – a Division I Superior – from all three judges, YISD said. YISD said that for earning a Division I Superior rating, Mariachi Los Trovadores, under the direction of Orlando Guerrero, received a group award and individual gold medals for each member. Four other mariachi bands within the district from Del Valle, Eastwood, and Riverside high schools, as well as the Young Women's Leadership Academy, earned Division II Excellent ratings at the state championships, YISD said. In addition, YISD said that among all El Paso-area mariachi ensembles that competed at state, YISD students captured eight of the 10 Outstanding Individual Performer awards at the competition, which is now in its sixth year as an official UIL contest. Outstanding Individual Performer awards went to: Violin: Mariafernanda Avila (Eastwood HS) and Shantel Escorza (Del Valle HS) Trumpet: Mariana Barbosa, Brandon Flores, Edward Marquez, and Isaac Jara, (all from Del Valle HS) Guitarra de Golpe: Jose Carillo (Del Valle HS) Vocal: Jason Castillo (Hanks HS) Ysleta ISD mariachi ensembles that earned a rating of 'Excellent' are: Del Valle High School's Mariachi de Los Conquistadores Eastwood High School's Mariachi Reyna Riverside High School's Mariachi Estrella de Riverside Young Women's Leadership Academy's Cielo Azul 'During the state contest, each mariachi ensemble received a rating of Division I, II, III, IV, or V from each of the three judges based on the UIL Constitution and Contest Rules,' read the news release. Additionally, YISD said each ensemble received a 30-minute clinic with a nationally recognized mariachi educator/performer after their performance. The focus of this interaction is on musicianship and the artistry of making music, YISD added. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
