Joyce Gormley

This document outlines the foundational principles for Socorro Consolidated Schools, defining its mission, vision, core values, and motto. The mission focuses on improving student outcomes through high-quality instruction and a supportive, collaborative environment, empowering students to thrive and shape their own path. The vision aims to empower all students to discover their passion, adapt to change, forge their life path, and confidently contribute to their community. These efforts are guided by the core values of Trust, Service, Collaboration, Accountability, and Integrity, all encapsulated by the motto 'Empowering Every Path. Inspiring Every Future.'

This document outlines the Student Outcome Focused Governance (SOFG) model for Socorro Consolidated Schools, prioritizing student success and aligning district efforts toward clearly defined outcomes. The plan establishes four key Goals: improving literacy, numeracy, post-secondary readiness, and student engagement and well-being. These goals are supported by three Guardrails: ensuring effective Professional Learning Communities, maintaining a Whole Child Focus in curriculum and activities, and fostering Collaboration and Community Engagement in decision-making. The framework guides resources and strategies to maximize student achievement and prepare students for college, career, and life.

The Socorro Consolidated Schools Board of Education convened to discuss and consider various action items. The agenda included approval of Budget Adjustment Requests (BARs), discussion and possible action regarding external financial and special education investigations, and second readings and approvals of several policy advisories and revisions. Additionally, the board discussed and considered approval of Memoranda of Understanding (MOU) between Socorro Consolidated Schools and New Mexico Mathematics, Engineering, Science Achievement, Inc. (NM MESA), as well as with Socorro County Juvenile Justice Continuum. The board also considered the approval of a purchase order to Cooperative Educational Services (CES) for ancillary services and discussed a Tiny Eyes Service Agreement. A closed executive session was held to discuss pending or threatened litigation.

The strategic plan is centered around cultivating a climate and culture that ignites student success through education, nurturing, and inspiration. Key goals include increasing student achievement, improving staff retention and development, expanding parent and community involvement, and promoting increased technology use and training.

This special meeting will discuss and consider action on the approval of the initial budget BAR for ARP funding, specifically addressing $4,477,358.77 in American Rescue Plan funds.