Cloudcroft Municipal Schools

The board meeting included the approval of financial reports and budget adjustment requests. A visitor addressed the district's tobacco policy. Presentations were made regarding a teacher's grant, a recent visit to the Ron Clark Academy, the introduction of a new telehealth program, and student accomplishments at various fairs. Discussion items included a request for a new activity bus, the Public School Outlay Award for the Facilities Master Plan, and upcoming conference attendance. Action items included the approval of an innovation zone grant, various donations for school programs and activities, and the decision to table the purchase of a new activity bus. Reports were delivered by the principals, activities director, and the superintendent.

The meeting included the review of financial reports and several budget adjustment requests related to operational, transportation, and maintenance funds. Presentations recognized teachers, staff, and students for academic and extracurricular achievements. Key discussion items included the school district audit, a bond resolution, a public hearing on planning and zoning, the 2025-2026 school year calendar, and proposed revisions to graduation requirements and various district policies regarding staff and student conduct. Action items focused on the formal approval of the fiscal year audit, the bond resolution, the new academic calendar, the 2026 operational budget, and the acceptance of numerous financial donations for athletics, library services, and student organizations.

The strategic plan for Cloudcroft Municipal Schools focuses on cultivating a positive and productive school climate. Key goals include increasing academic achievement, improving school climate, enhancing student and staff safety, boosting community engagement and outreach, and improving property and building maintenance. The plan emphasizes developing generosity, a sense of belonging, mastery, and independence among all members of the learning community to prepare students to be good citizens in a democratic society.

The graduate profile outlines the qualities and skills Cloudcroft High School aims to develop in its students. These include being critical and analytical thinkers who can adapt knowledge, effective communicators and collaborators, responsible civic and community citizens, and individuals with creative minds and healthy bodies. The profile emphasizes lifelong learning, integrity, respect, and positive community engagement.

The agenda includes approving financial reports and budget adjustment requests. Presentations include Lemonade Wars, teacher/staff recognitions, athletics/clubs achievements, and CMS Equity Council advisement. Discussion items cover debt service property tax rate resolution, LEA choice graduation requirements, graduate profile, rescheduling the July board meeting, purchasing a fire truck for the CHS firefighting course, and policy advisories and revisions. Action items involve approving the tax rate resolution, graduation requirements, graduate profile, rescheduled meeting date, fire truck purchase, policy revisions, and accepting donations. The board will also discuss the Superintendent's contract in an executive session.