Juan Romero

The meeting agenda includes a financial report involving account transfers, increases, and accounts payable. Old business covers the approval of a strategic plan and scheduling of board training. New business addresses the acceptance of the FY 25 audit and the opening and awarding of sealed bids for buses. The board will also receive administrative reports from the Superintendent, Principal, and Counselor, and conduct an executive session to discuss limited personnel matters regarding an employee investigation.

The Springer Municipal School District's strategic plan is designed to empower students as lifelong learners and responsible citizens, with a mission to achieve excellence through integrity, equity, and accountability. Guided by core values including equity, collaboration, pride, and excellence, the plan establishes three key strategic goals: increasing reading and math proficiency by 15% across all student groups by June 2029, expanding Career & Technical Education by adding one new course annually by June 2029, and achieving a 90% average daily attendance rate by June 2029. These goals aim to ensure equitable access to high-quality instruction, enhance workforce readiness, and improve student support.

The agenda for the meeting includes financial reports covering transfers, increases, and accounts payable. New business items feature a first reading of dual credit policies and the renewal of a membership with Walsh Gallegos. Additionally, the meeting encompasses administrative reports from the Superintendent, Principal, and Counselor.

The board approved multiple budget adjustment requests and accounts payable for the month. Presentations were made regarding the potential facilitation of a school-based health clinic and a sign project for the football stadium. Administrative reports identified a need for a secondary math teacher and a school secretary. Furthermore, the board approved a comprehensive series of NMSBA policies covering transportation, staff hiring, extracurricular eligibility, student conduct, and medical protocols. An executive session was held to discuss superintendent goals, with no action taken.

The board meeting included the presentation and approval of budget adjustment requests and accounts payable for the month. Information items discussed were the revised list for the five-year facility master plan, an explanation of the differences between bond and 2-mil levy elections, and the legal review of the reduction in force policy. Additionally, the board convened in an executive session to discuss superintendent goals.