Gloria Santamaria

The council will deliberate on several key action items, including the approval of the Head Start/PreK and EHS policies and procedures for the 2026-2027 cycle, which incorporates specific updates to selection criteria. Additionally, the agenda features the review and approval of the self-assessment report for 2025-2026, the budget report, and expenditure records for March 2026. The meeting will also include a program summary report as part of the information and announcements segment.

The meeting included a budget work session for the upcoming fiscal year to discuss the budget calendar, draft considerations, and schedule. The regular meeting addressed budget adjustment requests, inquiries regarding Socorro Schools membership, the role of School Resource Officers, and status reports. Personnel matters, including salary schedules and the contract for the Executive Director, were reviewed in a closed session. Action items involved the approval of a strategic plan facilitation proposal, salary and increment schedules, the operating budget, and the annual election of officers.

The council discussed and approved the Budget Adjustment Request (BARS) and the Region 9 Early Head Start 1303 Facilities Application Narrative, which includes $1.5 million in congressional appropriations and supplementary operational funds. Members voted to reschedule a future meeting. The meeting included a progress report on infrastructure projects, such as the Early Head Start facility construction, fire alarm installation, and camera system implementation. Additional topics included updates on the Director's status report, legislative advocacy for early childhood facility funding, expansion of home visiting services, and cybersecurity vigilance. The meeting concluded with a review of administrative activities, human resources updates, and planning for an upcoming executive director evaluation.

The agenda includes several action and discussion items, specifically the approval of budget adjustment requests, a program regarding 'Capturing Kids Hearts for Coaches,' and the approval of a request for an enrollment reduction for the Head Start program. Discussion topics include special education services and supports within the region and a status report from the director.

The council will conduct a closed session to discuss a potential real property purchase. Following this, there will be an action item regarding the potential approval for the Executive Director to enter into negotiations for said real property, subject to final council approval.