Board meetings, strategic plans, and buyer signals from Melissa Polaco’s organization
Aug 18, 2026·BoardMeeting
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Dulce Independent Schools Regular School Board Meeting
The board discussed and took action on several items, including amending the agenda to remove certain items. Key topics included a presentation on a Jicarilla Apache Language mentor program, a review of IT services and door lock replacement contracts, and facilities projects, specifically the installation of a new football stadium fence. Directors provided reports on staff hiring, transportation needs, and student attendance initiatives. The board also reviewed first readings for policy revisions regarding staff leave and absences, and approved course requirements for the sophomore cohort.
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Dulce Independent Schools Regular School Board Meeting
The Board meeting included a presentation of the FY2025 audit report, noting an unmodified opinion alongside operational findings. Key discussions centered on the progress and funding of the football stadium construction project, including turf, track, and infrastructure details. The Board addressed staffing, orientation schedules, and principal reports covering enrollment and chronic absenteeism. During an executive session, the Board discussed personnel matters and negotiated the Superintendent's employment contract. New business items involved the adoption of several NMSBA policy advisories, including teacher residency programs, cell phone and electronic device usage in schools, cardiac emergency response plans, and child abuse reporting. Additionally, the Board reviewed and approved updates to the student and parent handbook.
Jul 13, 2026·BoardMeeting
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Dulce Independent Schools Board of Education Special School Board Meeting Minutes
The board addressed several key items, including the approval of amended salary schedules for various staff positions such as ancillary staff, the high school principal, the Edgenuity Work-Based Learning Coordinator, and summer student workers. The approval of salary schedules for teachers and educational assistants was tabled due to ongoing union negotiations. The board also convened in an executive session to discuss personnel matters, including the superintendent's contract, which resulted in no consensus and was subsequently tabled. Additional discussions focused on administrative announcements, board communications, and the transition toward electronic documentation.
Jul 1, 2026·BoardMeeting
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Dulce Independent Schools Special School Board Meeting
The board discussed and amended the agenda to table the approval of Teacher and Educational Assistant Salary Schedules due to ongoing union negotiations. Key discussions involved the approval of amended salary schedules for specific positions, including ancillary staff, the high school principal, the Edgenuity Work-Based Learning Coordinator, and summer student workers. Board members expressed concerns regarding budget transparency and the need for clearer information on salary increases. An executive session was held to discuss personnel matters, specifically the renegotiation of the Superintendent's contract, which was subsequently tabled.
Extracted from official board minutes, strategic plans, and video transcripts.
