Brian Byrd

The board meeting agenda includes recognition of the Highland Symphonic Band, consideration of a math adoption and the Paloma pilot program, and reviews of certified and classified employment and resignations. The board will also discuss the renewal of the cabinet, project updates, and financial matters including monthly expenses, investments, and the monthly budget report. Furthermore, the superintendent will provide a legislative update, information regarding storm days, and the presentation of the NMSBA Student Achievement Award.

The meeting agenda includes a performance by the Hobbs High School choir, a review of human resources reports regarding certified and classified employment and resignations, and a projects update. Business items for consideration involve expenses for November, investments, and various budget adjustments for special education and community learning grants. Additionally, the board will review the third and final reading of the wireless communication device policy and receive information regarding college and career readiness partnerships and the district mental health initiative.

The board discussed and approved several financial matters, including the establishment of initial budgets for various funds for the upcoming school year, and authorized adjustments to the travel hotel allowance for staff trainings. The Executive Director provided updates on Medicaid information, PreK program realignment, and meetings with the Office of Special Education regarding delayed state-level activity contracts. Additionally, the board reached a decision to continue the regional Academic Competition with each district supporting their participation through individual funding and confirmed the membership status of Lovington Schools. Various upcoming professional development opportunities, training sessions, and audit schedules were also reviewed.

The meeting agenda includes recognitions for the Science Olympiad, Musical Theatre, and student achievement. Human resources matters cover reports on certified and classified employment, retirements, and a monthly budget report. Operations focus on project updates and consideration of the transportation cash balance. Business items involve the consideration of monthly expenses, investments, and various budget adjustment requests. The superintendent's report includes a discussion on remote learning and the rescheduling of the next board meeting.

The board meeting agenda includes recognition for NMSBA Region Meeting attendance, consideration of various school and employee handbooks, and personnel reports covering classified and certified employment and resignations. Operational items involve project updates and the consideration of a transportation handbook. Business considerations include the review of expenditures, investments, budget adjustments, and various supply bids. Additionally, the board will discuss the naming of a new middle school, a series of policy service advisories, a potential mill levy election, and the adoption of an open meetings resolution policy.