Santa Fe Public School District

This Digital Learning Plan outlines the vision for technology use, specifically focusing on a 24/7 Chromebook Program for students. Its mission is to foster a collaborative, anytime/anywhere learning environment, enabling transformative technology use, enhanced student engagement, and the development of self-directed, lifelong learners. The plan addresses three primary areas: infrastructure (Internet and Wireless Network), technology equipment, and support with professional development.

The agenda for this meeting includes opening activities such as calling to order, roll call, and approval of the agenda and previous minutes. Key discussion topics scheduled for presentation involve a Staff Housing Update, a Summary of Reimagining, and Construction Project Updates to be provided by the Executive Director. The committee is also scheduled to address committee discussions, possible actions, and report/documents requests.

The meeting commenced with the pledge of allegiance, salute to the New Mexico flag, and acknowledgment of tribal land, followed by the approval of the agenda. A significant portion of the beginning involved an executive session to discuss threatened or pending litigation, specifically cases involving Lily Tab Taylor and Natasha Madrid versus the school district. Following the executive session, the board proceeded with the swearing-in and organization of two new board representatives, Kate Noble and Juan Bla. The newly inducted members delivered addresses emphasizing community support, dedication to students, overcoming bureaucracy, and fostering collaboration. The discussion also touched upon the volume of public correspondence received regarding public forum items.

The meeting included school showcases, featuring the STEM Podcasting program from Mago Middle School and the Art Program from Salazar Elementary utilizing the Teaching for Artistic Behavior (TAB) pedagogical model, including discussions on student agency and advanced art piloting. The public forum addressed safety concerns related to a recent lockdown at Santa Fe High, specifically concerning protocol gaps for students locked out of buildings, and included commentary praising the positive, caring environment at Chapperel Elementary, as well as concerns regarding federal funding cuts, union representative elections, and administrator compensation relative to other public sector wages. A union update was also provided.

The session focused on providing a discussion regarding short and long-term options for the EJ Martinez school facility, which was closed due to aging systems and code compliance issues. The presentation provided context on the building's history, declining district enrollment, and the high estimated costs for rebuilding. Four conceptual approaches for rebuilding EJ Martinez (Options 1A-1D) were reviewed, ranging from renovating the existing structure to a full rebuild meeting modern standards, each presenting different trade-offs in cost, size, and programming capability. Option 2 involved improving the Chapperel site to house two schools, presented in two sub-plans (2A for temporary fixes and 2B for a full renovation requiring portable classrooms). Option 3 involved the temporary relocation of EJ Martinez Elementary to the 200 wing at Magro, which required security upgrades and modifications to create a self-contained elementary zone. The board also approved the agenda and the consent agenda, though committee appointments were deferred.