Texas Border Business
HARLINGEN, Texas – Harlingen Consolidated Independent School District has announced that Dr. Alicia Noyola, Superintendent of Schools, will retire from her position effective August 31, 2023. The announcement was made following executive session at the school district’s monthly board meeting on Tuesday, May 9, 2023.
Dr. Noyola has served as HCISD Superintendent of Schools for the last three years and previously served as Chief Academic Officer for eight years. Her administrative roles came after a long and inspiring career as an educator and administrator in Harlingen.
After more than 30 years of pouring her heart into public education, Dr. Noyola says she is proud of the work she has accomplished and feels confident that she is leaving the district on a high note. “I leave confident that the district is well-positioned to navigate the future challenges and opportunities in education. Our exceptional staff and resilient students will undoubtedly continue to achieve greatness and make our community proud.”
During the Rio Grande Valley native’s tenure, Superintendent Noyola navigated the district through perhaps its most difficult time in history as it dealt with the impact and recovery from the pandemic. Despite this challenge, Dr. Noyola, along with the board of trustees, staff, and community partners, implemented numerous innovative programs to continue to elevate student learning. This included opening an Early Childhood Academy for the district’s youngest learners, systematically rolling out a dynamic approach to learning that fosters individualized student learning pathways and student academic ownership and attaining IB (International Baccalaureate) designation for three campuses. Under her leadership, HCISD received approval as a Teacher Incentive Allotment district that allows qualifying teachers an opportunity to make up to an additional $25,000 and she positioned the district for increased innovation through the development of a new strategic plan.
The Board of Trustees expresses its sincere appreciation to Dr. Noyola for her tireless efforts to improve HCISD schools and enhance the education of its students. Dr. Bobby Muniz, Board President, stated “It is with mixed emotion that we bid goodbye to our Superintendent. Dr. Noyola’s dynamic and bold leadership combined with her understanding of the importance of having systems in place in order for an organization to function at a high level has positioned our district to face the challenges and opportunities that lay ahead.”
The Board of Trustees will begin the search for a new Superintendent immediately. The Board is committed to a national search process to identify the best possible candidate to lead the district. Dr. Noyola will continue to serve the district until her retirement date, ensuring a smooth transition for the district and the next Superintendent.
