Photo by Korri KezarRound Rock ISD Superintendent Jesus Chavez announced his retirement at a press conference Jan. 30.
Round Rock ISD Superintendent Jess Chvez announced Jan. 30 that he will be retiring effective Dec. 31. Chvez held a news conference at the Round Rock ISD administration building, 1311 Round Rock Ave., to address the media and community members about his retirement.
"After much thought, and even prayer, [my wife Martha and I] came to the decision that the best decision for myself and the family was to retire at this time," Chvez said.
Despite signing a contract last year that extends into 2015, Chvez decided to cut his tenure short, citing wanting to spend time with his family. Chvez has served in the public school system for approximately 35 years. He also noted that there were additional reasons behind his decision.
"I had promised them, the family, that around 34, 35 years, I would be ready to retire," he said. "One of the other things that is in the back of my mind is, life is short ... and that's to say that the decision to retire is not any one thing, it's a combination of things."
