Renee E. Sanchez

The agenda included recognition for student achievements in track and field, superintendent reports on ESS and pipeline initiatives, Istation end-of-year results, and the IDEA-B grant application. Board action items covered the approval of the Open Meetings Resolution, the board meeting calendar for the upcoming school year, the Fiscal Year 26 operational budget, and a significant purchase for natural gas line replacement at Gil Sanchez Elementary. Additionally, the board considered several memoranda of understanding with educational and community service partners, including NM MESA, Mid-West New Mexico Community Action Program, and H2Academics.

This document serves as a strategic planning guide and workshop material, focusing on leadership for establishing and sustaining systems for standards-based teaching and learning. It introduces key concepts such as High Reliability Schools, leading and lagging indicators, and the effective use of proficiency scales for assessment. The guide emphasizes fostering collaborative decision-making, productive team collaboration, and setting SMART goals for continuous improvement in educational practices and outcomes.

The meeting included recognition of state track champions. A report was given on ESS and pipelines, including teacher fill rates and substitute survey results. An update was provided on Istation, with discussion on student proficiency levels and instructional funds. The IDEA-B Grant Application was presented, covering historical data and staffing. There was a discussion regarding Immigration Enforcement in Public Schools. The board approved the Open Meetings Resolution, Board Meeting Calendar, IDEA-B Grant Application, Fiscal Year 26 Operational Budget, and a purchase for natural gas line replacement. The NMSBA scholarship winner and golfer Rylee Salome were mentioned.

The Belen Consolidated Schools (BCS) 2022-2025 Strategic Plan focuses on four key goals: preparing students for college and careers by raising academic standards and closing achievement gaps; engaging families and communities through various communication platforms; building a collaborative leadership structure to support district goals; and recruiting, hiring, and retaining highly qualified staff. The plan uses a multi-layered system of support (MLSS) and data-driven decision-making to address the need for improved proficiency in reading and math. Specific outcomes include aligning instructional resources to grade-level standards, implementing a three-year early literacy plan, increasing student proficiency in math and reading, ensuring students are on track for career pathways, increasing graduation rates, improving communication and collaboration among stakeholders, increasing attendance rates, and strengthening leadership capacity through various initiatives and professional development.