El Paso, TX, November 4, 2026 — The Canutillo Independent School District has finalized its Board of Trustees election results, with four individuals securing seats. The outcome includes the election of former Superintendent Pedro Galaviz, incumbent Trustee Cindy Andrade Carrillo, and former Trustee Blanca Trout to full-term positions on the board. Additionally, Patsy Mendoza has been elected to serve in an unexpired term seat.

The election results indicate a mix of new and returning faces set to guide the district’s educational policies and administration. Pedro Galaviz, who previously served as superintendent for the district, will now join the Board of Trustees. Cindy Andrade Carrillo, currently holding a trustee position, has been re-elected for another full term. Blanca Trout, a former trustee, will also return to the board for a full term.

The race for the unexpired term seat was won by Patsy Mendoza. The specific details regarding the length of the unexpired term were not provided in the election summary. Information regarding the total number of votes received by each candidate, the specific precincts or areas they represent, or the official start dates for their terms were not detailed in the provided summary.

The Canutillo ISD Board of Trustees plays a crucial role in overseeing the district’s operations, setting educational goals, approving budgets, and making significant policy decisions. The addition of Galaviz and Mendoza, alongside the re-election of Andrade Carrillo and the return of Trout, suggests a potential shift in board dynamics as these members take on their new or continued responsibilities. Further information regarding the board’s upcoming agenda and how these new compositions will influence future decisions is anticipated.


Story summarized from the original created by Sofia Sierra on elpasomatters.org, see more information here.

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