Jessica Buttermore

The board meeting included the official welcome of the new mayor and discussions regarding the collaboration between the school district and the city. Several commendations were presented, including an NMSBA Student Achievement Award to a staff member, the recognition of the Cleveland High School Wind Symphony for winning the state concert band contest, and an honor for the Rio Rancho Cyber Academy for winning a state title in e-sports. The board discussed school data, student achievement, and the various fine arts and e-sports programs currently offered in the district.

This document presents a comprehensive behavior plan for Rio Rancho Public Schools, outlining expectations for students, teachers, families, and administrators. It is structured around the principles of being safe, responsible, respectful, and present. The plan establishes specific behavior goals for the 2023-2024 school year, aiming to reduce disciplinary referrals related to disruption, bullying, disrespect, insubordination, violence, and aggression by 20%, and to decrease long-term suspension and expulsion hearings by 20%, while enhancing student self-regulation. It details key actions for communication, consistent behavioral expectations, implementation of Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports (PBIS), professional development, and fostering strong community partnerships.

This document outlines the Preventive Maintenance Plan for the Rio Rancho Public Schools' Facilities Department, designed to shift from reactive to proactive maintenance. Its primary purpose is to extend the lifespan of district assets, improve operational efficiency, and reduce maintenance and replacement costs. Key objectives include optimizing resource utilization, compiling and maintaining an equipment inventory, and proactively assessing building needs for future funding. The plan details goals for FY 2025-2026, including comprehensive safety inspections in mechanical rooms and improving HVAC preventive maintenance frequency and quality, all in service of creating safe, functional, and durable learning environments.

The meeting provided information regarding changes to the start and end times at Ernest Stapleton Elementary School for the upcoming school year to address transportation challenges. Key topics included the benefits of moving the school to an earlier bell schedule, adjustments to the daily schedule including the elimination of early release Wednesdays, impacts on the SAFE program, modifications to extracurricular activity times, and improvements to bus route efficiency across the district.

This Facilities Master Plan for Rio Rancho Public Schools outlines capital planning decisions to support the district's educational mission and meet state adequacy standards over five years. Key focus areas include ensuring life/health/safety, addressing educational and programmatic needs through additions and renovations, renewal of existing facilities, and providing for necessary growth. The plan prioritizes maximizing funding, developing safe and effective instructional environments, reducing portable classrooms, implementing energy-saving strategies, and upgrading technology. Specific priorities encompass safety and security enhancements, development of a new vocational high school (CTE), roofing and drainage upgrades, and ADA-compliant restroom renovations, all while responding to population shifts and future enrollment projections.