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15 hours ago

Moriarty-Edgewood board approves 2026-27 NMPED unified application for federal Title funds The Moriarty-Edgewood School District board approved the 2026-27 NMPED Unified Application for federal Title funds (Title I–IV) in a roll-call vote, and also approved nine purchase orders and an out-of-state travel request for the high school girls basketball team.

The Moriarty-Edgewood School District is making strides toward equity in education by approving a crucial federal funding application to support students and close the opportunity gap.

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2 days ago

Superintendent outlines 100‑day plan; special services director presents Gibson review and data Superintendent Dr. Dodd described a March 1–June 9 100‑day entry plan focused on listening and system review; Jerry Reeder, executive director of special services, presented district special education data (gifted 7.9%, students with disabilities 22.09%) and previewed follow‑up actions from a Gibson evaluation.

Superintendent Dr. Dodd is embarking on a transformative 100-day journey to reshape education across the district, prioritizing listening and collaboration.

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2 weeks ago

Board moves consent agenda including $2.24M SB 9 state match, grant adjustments and donation to public radio The board approved committee‑recommended consent items including grant budget adjustments, intra‑function transfers, an SB 9 state match allocation of roughly $2.24 million for capital projects, an $80,000 donation to KNW public radio, and cash disbursements; the middle‑school redesign funding was handled separately.

The Albuquerque Public Schools Board has greenlit a significant $2.24 million state match for capital projects, alongside crucial grant adjustments and a generous $80,000 donation to public radio!

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2 weeks ago

Board hears $520K security upgrades; operations staff outline $100M Clovis High School PSCOC presentation plan Operations staff reported about $520,000 in phase-one security upgrades (card access and security film), ongoing facility projects and a planned PSCOC presentation May 7 seeking approximately $100 million for a Clovis High School rebuild; the board discussed timelines and a $4 million Cameo demolition request to PSFA.

Big changes are coming to Clovis schools with $520,000 in security upgrades and a $100 million plan for a new high school!

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2 weeks ago

Clovis school board warned of roughly $2M hit as state mandates 80% insurance coverage for educators Superintendent Russ told the Clovis Municipal Schools board that House Bill 47 will require districts to cover 80% of educators' health premiums (effective July 1), a change the district estimates could add about $2 million to benefits costs and complicate decisions about a 1% average salary requirement under state funding provisions.

Clovis Municipal Schools faces a potential $2 million hit as a new mandate forces the district to cover 80% of educators' health insurance, complicating salary decisions for the upcoming year.

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1 month ago

Independence High School reports rising graduation rates as new campus advances Independence High School staff told the Rio Rancho school board the alternative high school is showing steady gains in student outcomes and described supports being expanded as construction continues on a new Independence campus with a guaranteed maximum price of $33.8 million and an expected August 2027 opening.

Independence High School is transforming lives with rising graduation rates and a brand-new campus set to open in 2027—are you ready to see how they're making a difference?

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1 month ago

District launches family‑stabilization pilot and a guaranteed‑payment attendance pilot; officials report early results LCPS described implementation of two state‑funded pilots: a $1.4 million family stabilization program providing flex funding and navigation services (135 referrals, 100 qualified so far) and a Guaranteed Payment for Attendance pilot delivering monthly $500 stipends to participating high‑school students; staff highlighted partnerships and early attendance gains.

Las Cruces Public Schools is rolling out innovative programs to boost student attendance and stabilize families, with over $1.4 million allocated for impactful support initiatives!

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1 month ago

District reports midyear gains on literacy and math; board hears updates on attendance and school supports Superintendents and cabinet presented I-Ready midyear results showing gains in literacy and math, updates on attendance interventions that reduced chronic absenteeism to 24% at the 80th day, and expansion of school-based wellness and support teams.

Las Cruces Public Schools is seeing promising midyear progress in literacy and math, with chronic absenteeism dropping significantly—what's driving these changes?

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1 month ago

Board hears expansion of school health, wellness and safety operations including weapons screening and new staffing dashboard Cabinet updated the board on expanded behavioral-health staffing, school wellness initiatives (gardens, scratch-made menus), Evolve weapons screening impacts, and a new Power BI staffing dashboard to support equitable school staffing.

Las Cruces Public Schools are revolutionizing student health and safety with innovative wellness initiatives, from farm-to-table nutrition to advanced weapons screening technologies.

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1 month ago

APS previews FY27 budgets for transportation, food services and capital projects District finance staff presented high‑level FY27 program budgets including transportation (about $26.5M projected revenue), food and nutrition (about $49M) and a capital program projected at $525M. Presenters described constraints in state reimbursement for transportation, a state scratch‑cooking mandate for meals, and capital priorities tied to voter‑approved bonds and ADA/HVAC work.

Albuquerque Public Schools unveiled its ambitious FY27 budget, tackling critical issues in transportation, food services, and capital projects, all while navigating significant state constraints.

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1 month ago

Clovis board hears year‑round athletics plan and discusses athlete tracking app Coach Sherrod told the board the district has launched a 10‑month year‑round strength, speed and agility program to address below‑average physical development among middle and high school athletes; board members asked whether a proposed RockDaisy app would provide individualized coaching guidance.

Clovis Municipal Schools is taking a bold step to elevate their athletes with a groundbreaking year-round program designed to boost strength, speed, and agility—will it be enough to catch up to national standards?

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1 month ago

Central Consolidated Schools board approves cultural policy, directs rewrite of HEART-team language The Central Consolidated Schools Board approved a revised cultural policy 3–2 on March 2, 2026, after debate over survey wording and HEART-team implementation language; the board directed staff to remove and rework HEART-team language for later reconsideration.

The Central Consolidated Schools Board narrowly approved a revised cultural policy, but tensions flared over the language and implementation of the new HEART team, leaving crucial questions unanswered.

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1 month ago

SFPS CFO warns of $5 million shortfall tied to 509‑student decline; board discusses priorities and community schools At a finance presentation, the district’s chief financial officer explained New Mexico’s funding formula, projected a roughly $5 million shortfall tied to an estimated loss of about 509 students, and the board debated priorities, community schools, and a strategic planning process.

The Santa Fe Public Schools are facing a staggering $5 million shortfall due to a decline of over 500 students, sparking urgent discussions about funding and future priorities.

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1 month ago

District reports $115,000 January allotment for mental-health services; federal funding remains uncertain Administrators told the board the district received just over $115,000 to spend by March as part of a mental-health grant and has been invited to join a state mental-health initiative team; additional federal funding is pending amid litigation and injunctions affecting disbursements.

Silver Consolidated Schools secured over $115,000 for vital mental-health services, but future funding hangs in the balance amid legal challenges.

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1 month ago

Superintendent warns pause on distance-learning bill could cut district funding; literacy and insurance proposals discussed Superintendent William Hawkins told the board Feb. 18 that House Bill 253 (distance-learning funding) was paused on the Senate floor; he said the pause likely averted immediate unit-value cuts that could have reduced Silver’s funding by roughly $115,000–$145,000 and reviewed other bills affecting literacy, math and employee insurance.

Superintendent Hawkins warns that a paused bill could have saved Silver Consolidated Schools from a staggering $145,000 funding cut, while crucial literacy and insurance proposals loom on the horizon.

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1 month ago

CCSD finance update: Impact Aid and Johnson O'Malley figures presented; board warned about federal timing risks Interim finance staff presented month‑ and year‑to‑date figures for Impact Aid, Johnson O'Malley and other grants; board members cautioned that Impact Aid is not forward funded and can be delayed by federal actions, and staff described a pending JOM contract-number hold-up that is delaying some expenditures.

The Central Consolidated School District faces potential funding delays as board members highlight the risks associated with relying on Impact Aid and Johnson O'Malley grants.

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1 month ago

CCSD outlines Career Prep redesign as graduation rates climb; special‑education pathways shift under new law Board heard Career Prep’s local restructuring plan to bring CTE and hands‑on instruction back to the school; the district also reported rising graduation rates and explained state changes to special‑education graduation pathways under House Bill 171.

Career Prep High School is set to revamp its approach with a focus on career and technical education, aiming to boost graduation rates and avoid state takeover.

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1 month ago

Committee hears bill to clarify, restrict school restraint and seclusion; committee recommends 'do pass' A bill to define and limit certain restraint and seclusion practices in public schools—prohibiting chemical, mechanical and prone restraint and tightening training and reporting—received broad support from disability advocates and the Public Education Department; the committee moved a 'do pass' recommendation.

A groundbreaking bill in New Mexico aims to redefine and limit harmful restraint practices in schools, ensuring better protection for students, especially those with disabilities.

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2 months ago

Committee rejects bill that would let education secretary suspend individual school board members After extensive testimony for and against, the committee voted 4–5 against advancing HB185, a bill that would permit the secretary of public education to suspend individual school board members for specified misconduct while preserving notice and appeal processes.

A contentious debate led to the rejection of a bill that would have allowed the education secretary to suspend school board members, igniting fierce discussions about accountability and local governance.

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2 months ago

Committee backs HB256 to require AED accessibility at school athletic events The committee recommended a due pass for HB256 after testimony from health experts and education officials noting that AEDs and emergency plans improve survival rates in out-of-hospital cardiac arrest; the bill would require at least one AED available at athletic events and clear AED placement in schools.

New Mexico's House Education Committee just approved a game-changing bill that mandates schools to have AEDs ready for cardiac emergencies at athletic events—could this save lives?

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2 months ago

Committee advances bill to clarify and limit restraint and seclusion in schools HB 120 would clarify statutory definitions, prohibit certain dangerous restraints, require supervision in seclusion, strengthen notification and review requirements, and emphasize de-escalation; the Senate Education Committee gave the bill a do-pass recommendation after extensive testimony and questioning.

A new bill aims to protect students by clarifying the use of restraint and seclusion in schools, banning the most dangerous practices, and emphasizing safety and dignity for all.

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2 months ago

GISD weighs four options for Loma Linda campus, including relocating Anthony Pre-K to save $3M District staff presented four options for Loma Linda after 2025-26: relocate Anthony Pre-K to Loma Linda (playground upgrades ~$240,000, avoids ~$3M district/state match), move Alta Vista with lab build (~$827,700), establish a Roadrunner Food Bank store, or leave the site vacant; a new pre-K on nearby 8.5 acres would cost an estimated $13M with a traffic study (~$35,000).

The Gadsden Independent School District is weighing four innovative options for the future of the Loma Linda campus, including a plan to relocate Anthony Pre-K that could save the district $3 million!

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2 months ago

GISD warns SB19 unit-value reset will cut nearly $1M from district budget Interim superintendent told trustees that SB19, a unit-value reset for school finance, will reduce GISD's unit value by $37 per student and cost the district nearly $1,000,000 this fiscal year; other bills (insurance coverage and teacher licensure changes) were also discussed.

Gadsden Independent School District warns that a new legislative bill could slash nearly $1 million from their budget, putting vital programs at risk.

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2 months ago

GISD narrows superintendent ad: board sets experience floor and five priorities At a Feb. 10 work session, consultant Tom Sullivan and Dr. Gloria Rendon guided Gadsden Independent School District trustees to set minimum qualifications for superintendent applicants (5 years teaching, 3 years campus admin, 2 years central office) and to prioritize five candidate qualities that will shape advertising and interviews.

Gadsden Independent School District is on the hunt for a new superintendent, setting strict qualifications and priorities to ensure the best candidate leads their educational vision!

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2 months ago

Committee backs constitutional amendment to let school ballot questions appear on general election ballot Senate Joint Resolution 1 would remove a century‑old constitutional restriction so school bond and mill levy questions may be placed on the general election ballot, giving districts a voluntary choice intended to reduce costly special elections and increase turnout.

New Mexico is on the verge of transforming how school funding is decided, potentially saving districts hundreds of thousands while boosting voter participation!

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2 months ago

Senate panel presses DOJ, PED on Gallup online-school referral and potential large liability Senate members pressed the Department of Justice for clarity on whether it will pursue claims stemming from Gallup-McKinleys use of online education vendors, asked the Public Education Department to explain referrals, and scheduled an executive-session follow-up with AG and PED leadership.

Senate committee members are raising alarms over the Gallup-McKinley school district's online education contracts, which could lead to staggering legal claims of up to $100 million.

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2 months ago

Panel backs bill allowing PED to suspend individual school‑board members; critics warn it weakens local control House Education Committee voted 7–5 to advance House Bill 185, which would permit the education secretary to issue written notice, require corrective action, and (subject to Administrative Procedures Act hearings and appeals) suspend individual elected school‑board members for willful failure to perform duties. Proponents say it provides targeted accountability; opponents from school‑board associations call it disenfranchising and vague.

New Mexico's House Education Committee has passed a controversial bill that could suspend individual school-board members, igniting fierce debate over local control and accountability!

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2 months ago

New Mexico is taking a bold step to support educators by adopting an 80/20 health insurance coverage model that strengthens benefits and controls costs!

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2 months ago

Senate committee advances statewide ban on student phone use during the school day with grant funding The Senate Education Committee voted to ‘do pass’ SB 23, which would require districts and charters to adopt policies banning student use of wireless devices during the school day (with medical, assistive‑technology, and instructional exceptions) and make districts eligible for funding to implement the policies.

New Mexico's Senate is taking bold steps to enhance classroom focus by advancing a statewide ban on student phone use during school hours—will this reshape education as we know it?

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3 months ago

Public forum at APS meeting centers on family engagement, staff safety and youth opioid prevention Twelve public commenters spoke at the Dec. 17 Albuquerque Public Schools board meeting urging stronger family engagement in district decisions, raising employee safety concerns, and urging expanded youth opioid prevention; one speaker made assertions about pediatric gender clinics.

Twelve passionate voices at the APS board meeting called for urgent action on family engagement, student safety, and innovative approaches to combat youth opioid crises.

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