Jay Lashaway

The meeting included recognitions of various student achievements, including Spelling Bee winners, state champion divers and wrestlers, and National Board Certified teachers and nurses. The Board approved the Bilingual Application for the 2026-2027 school year, a Joint Service Agreement with the City of Hobbs for tennis courts, and reviewed various financial items including expenses, investments, BARS, and the 2024-2025 financial and single audits. Updates were provided on human resources, 120-day membership and attendance, construction projects, budget status, and the Redefining Ready program. The Board also conducted an executive session, extended the Superintendent's contract, and discussed the 2026-2027 school calendar and upcoming community events.

The board meeting included several key recognitions for state champions in girls basketball, powerlifting, and Skills USA, alongside the introduction of a new elementary school principal. The board approved the 2026-2027 Unified Application, the Skills USA trip to Atlanta, the 2026-2027 Preventative Maintenance Plan, and the designation of authorized users with NMPSFA. Furthermore, the board reviewed construction and project updates, approved monthly financial expenses and investments, authorized an audit services extension RFP, and approved budget adjustments including an operational SEG increase and a CTE grant award. Additional actions involved the approval of a student nutrition cash transfer, the 2026-2027 operational budget, and summer school hours. The meeting concluded with information shared regarding graduation, community learning events, and the rescheduling of a future board meeting.

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.