Gadsden teacher passes away from possible COVID-related symptoms after being on campus
LAS CRUCES - A faculty member at Chaparral High passed away Monday from possible COVID-related symptoms, according to a press release from Gadsden Independent School District.
Leo Lugo, who had been a faculty member for a little over a year, was at the school last week to prepare his classroom for his Developmental Skills Class when he reported feeling ill. He apparently went to a hospital where he passed away. GISD was notified of his death Monday.
The El Paso resident was 56 years old.
Victoria Lopez, principal of Chaparral High, said of him that he was a very kind and caring individual who truly wanted the best for his students.
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The final decision for the return to face-to-face instruction for students in Special Education DSC classes as well as Life Skills Classes and Structure Communication Class will be made on or before this Friday, according to GISD.
In the past month, Yucca Heights Elementary, La Union Elementary, Anthony Elementary and Gadsden High have all temporarily closed at different times due to confirmed or potential COVID-19 cases in the buildings.
After any GISD employee reports feeling ill, the campus or work location begins sanitizing procedures and the District Nursing Department conducts contact tracing to determine other employees who interacted with the employee.
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