EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) — The Canutillo Independent School District Board of Trustees on Tuesday, May 20 officially accepted the retirement notice of Superintendent Pedro Galaviz, effective Dec. 31.
Galaviz, who has been superintendent in Canutillo for nearly 13 years, will continue serving in that role through July 31.
Beginning Aug. 1, he will transition into the role of superintendent emeritus, during which he will advise, train, and support an interim superintendent and collaborate with the Board of Trustees through the end of the calendar year.
From January through June 2026, Galaviz will remain available to the district on an as-needed basis to support its leadership team, the district said.
Galaviz announced his plans to retire last week.
Board President Armando Rodriguez issued the following statement:
“The Board of Trustees is grateful for the 13 years Dr. Galaviz has dedicated to improving the lives of students in Canutillo ISD. Under his leadership, the district has transformed from a low-performing system into one of the top suburban school districts in Texas. Dr. Galaviz has consistently demonstrated responsible stewardship of the District’s well-being and has never requested a pay increase that wasn’t also extended to all staff.
“We look forward to continuing to have his leadership and insight as we begin the transition to an interim superintendent and begin the search for a permanent leader. We wish him all the best in his retirement and look forward to his continued involvement in our community.”
The board voted unanimously to approve these transition plans and authorized legal counsel, along with Rodriguez, to work with Galaviz on finalizing the details of his retirement agreement.
Additionally, the board unanimously approved beginning the process of selecting a search firm to assist in identifying and hiring a new permanent superintendent.
The board also voted to bring forward names for consideration for an interim superintendent at its regular meeting scheduled for May 27.
A call for name suggestions will be issued to the community this week.
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