LA JOYA INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT JOINT STATEMENT OF THE
BOARD OF TRUSTEES AND DR. ALDA BENA VIDES

Dr. Alda Benavides has announced her retirement as Superintendent of Schools for the La Joya
Independent School District. An Agreement has been reached which allows Dr. Benavides the
ability to retire and to pursue other interests and permits the Board to pursue hiring another
Superintendent. The Board and Dr. Benavides have entered into the Agreement believing it is in
their respective best interests and in the best interests of the District.
On behalf of the entire District, the Board of Trustees expresses its sincere appreciation to Dr.
Benavides for her efforts while serving as Superintendent of this great school district and its
wonderful students, parents and administrators, and for the many achievements and
accomplishments of the entire District team during Dr. Benavides' tenure as Superintendent, some
of the most notable of which are:
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The District has been divided into three comprehensive high schools.
The District has opened three early colleges one of which has been named a National
Blue Ribbon School.
The District has opened a College and Career Center which has graduated over 2,000
previous students who had previously dropped out of school.
The District has opened 10 new school campuses (two high schools, two middle
schools, six elementary schools) and built a transportation building and a child nutrition
building.
The District has obtained an "A" rating in financial accountability 11 years in a row.
The District has established academies at all levels to increase opportunities and
increased number of dual credit hours and associate degrees.
The District renovated its central office.

Dr. Benavides thanks the present and past Board of Trustees for providing her with the opportunity
to serve in the La Joya Independent School District. A school district is measured by the
commitment of the Board, staff and community to its children and their achievement. This District
is indeed so committed. Dr. Benavides would like to express her heartfelt appreciation to the staff
and community for their support of the District's programs and services during h~ __term as
Superintendent.
Success requires hard work, dedication, leadership and vision. The Board and Dr. Benavides wish
to acknowledge and recognize the teachers, principals, administrators, staff, students, parents and
patrons who have all contributed to the District's success.
The Board extends its best wishes to Dr. Benavides in her future endeavors. On its part, the Board
will soon begin its search for a new Superintendent as not to disrupt the District's operations.