Zuni Public School District 89

The meeting included the recognition of the E-Sports team for their state competition performance and a review of the budget balance report, monthly revenue, and a construction update. The board took action on several items, including the approval of an overnight trip for Boys and Girls State, the 2026-2027 IDEA budget, and the Zuni Simple Steps Transition Team MOU. Additionally, various Budget Adjustment Requests (BARs) were approved, alongside permanent cash transfers for food service programs, a basketball court contract for teacher housing, and the review of April check registers. The board also adopted the 2026-2027 meeting schedule.

The Board approved the 2026-2027 budget, the BusRight contract for the upcoming school year, and the final revision of the medication policy which will utilize Department of Health physicians.

The meeting included the presentation of several informational reports, including teacher and staff recognition for quarterly assessments, NMSBA awards for board members, budget balance updates, and construction status. Action items covered the acceptance of the 2024-2025 audit, approval of various student trips including an out-of-state senior trip, an out-of-state JAG conference, and an E-Sports state competition. Additionally, the board approved several Budget Adjustment Requests (BARs) for specific funds, a deposit rule waiver, the appointment of an auditor for the 2025-2026 school year, and the review and approval of the March check registers.

The meeting commenced with procedural items, including an agenda modification. Informational reports covered the Budget Balance Report, monthly revenue updates, and a construction update. Key action items included the election of Board Officers, resulting in Clayton Seoutewa as President, Mildred Lementino as Vice President, and Valarie Bellson as Secretary. The Board approved the Bilingual Multicultural Application Assurances and student count program. A significant portion of the meeting involved the consideration and approval of numerous Budget Adjustment Requests (BARs) across various funds, such as Operations, Teacherage, Impact Aid, and Capital Outlay. Further actions included the approval of Vista Growth Incentives and the School Calendar for 2026-2027, as well as the February Check Registers. The Board also approved several out-of-state travel requests: an overnight trip to Houston, TX, for the National Welding Competition (with an extra overnight stay approved), an overnight softball game in Farmington, NM, and an out-of-state baseball game in Arizona. Finally, the Board passed a resolution for the TBCA Closure.

The document outlines Strategic Priority 1 of the Zuni Public Schools Strategic Plan, which focuses on fostering high academic achievement aligned with the Zuni Graduate Profile. Key strategies include implementing a standards-aligned curriculum, utilizing effective instructional methods, and developing skills necessary for global citizenship. Supporting actions encompass regular student recognition, diverse assessment methods, research-based instruction, access to online tools, professional learning communities, and data-driven collaborative planning. The plan aims to ensure students achieve annual growth and that instructional practices are consistently implemented and monitored through specific performance measures and targets.