Veronica Prieto

The strategic plan for Ruidoso Municipal Schools aims to cultivate a collaborative learning community focused on relationships, rigor, and relevance to develop fulfilled and purposeful adults. The plan focuses on increasing proficiency rates in Literacy and Mathematics by 15% across all grade levels by the end of the 2026-2027 academic year. The plan emphasizes a student-centered learning environment that cultivates character, fosters academic excellence, and embraces diversity.

The Ruidoso Municipal Schools School Board Governance Manual outlines the framework for a student outcomes-focused governance model adopted by the Ruidoso Municipal Schools Board of Education. It details the board's role in setting goals and policies, the superintendent's management responsibilities, and the importance of aligning with the community's vision and values for student learning and achievement. The manual includes the district's vision, mission, core values, strategic goals for literacy and mathematics, superintendent guardrails, delegation policies, and board governance guidelines, all aimed at improving student outcomes and ensuring accountability to the community.

The framework for Ruidoso Municipal School District focuses on improving educational outcomes for American Indian and Alaska Native students through partnerships and collaborative learning. Key areas include Apache language support, aligned curriculum, Native American liaisons, parent meetings, and cultural events, all aimed at developing fulfilled and purposeful adults.

The board convened in executive session to interview superintendent applicants; however, no action was taken regarding the superintendent contract.

The meeting included the swearing in of newly elected board members, recognition of staff and students, and presentations on various topics such as the One Book One Community program and the RMS Knowledge Bowl. Discussion items included policy review, SB230 (relating to concealed handguns in schools), the appointment of members to the Finance Sub Committee and Collective Bargaining team, and a review of the RMSD School Board's attorney contract. Reports were given on enrollment, activities, facilities, the 2013-2014 IDEA application, the budget, and personnel. Action items included approval of budget adjustment requests, the 2013-2014 school and board calendars, a transportation contract amendment, and a schedule for PSFA repayment. A Memorandum of Understanding with the Village of Ruidoso for the Bog Springs Project was tabled.