El Paso Updates: New Superintendent Contract and Mpox Case Confirmed

The El Paso Independent School District (EPISD) has finalized a four-year contract for new Superintendent Brian Lusk, who will earn a base salary of $360,000 annually, with potential bonuses and retirement contributions. His contract includes performance incentives and a relocation stipend of $15,000, requiring him to establish residency within district boundaries by June 30, 2026. Meanwhile, the El Paso Department of Public Health has reported a new case of mpox, the first since 2024, involving a man in his 50s who is currently recovering at home. Health officials are conducting contact tracing and recommend vaccination for those at high risk. Additionally, the Socorro Independent School District is offering a $2,500 buyout to employees as it anticipates a loss of 725 students next school year.

Key Details: • Brian Lusk's contract includes a $360,000 salary and performance bonuses. • Lusk must establish residency in the district by June 30, 2026. • The new mpox case involves a man in his 50s; contact tracing is underway. • Socorro ISD offers a $2,500 buyout for the first 50 employees to resign by April 6, 2026.