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Athletics: Board members and administrators honored Hobbs High student athletes, including members of the 4x800 state championship relay team and state champions in the 100‑meter and long jump events. Presenters named student athletes and coaches and noted several had earned track scholarships.

FFA: Hobbs High FFA adviser and student officers described state FFA degree requirements. Students Abby Rogers, Audrey Davidson and Lauren Parr spoke about supervised agricultural experiences (SAE), entrepreneurship and community service required to earn the state degree. Rogers described starting a business and said the program taught business planning, finances and portfolio development; Davidson and Parr described their SAEs and hours spent (Davidson mentioned about 450 SAE hours and $2,600 in expenses and $296 in earnings).

Civics Bee: The board recognized Alyssa Rocha for placement in local and state civics competitions; Rocha is from Houston Middle School and placed among top finishers at state and national levels.

Alumni donation: Members of the Hobbs High class of 1970 presented a $3,200 check to support the CTE program, saying they were impressed by recent tours of the facility and wished to contribute.

Superintendent Strickland and board members praised the students, coaches, advisers and donors for their contributions to district programs.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","June 2025 Board Meeting","oneSentenceSummary","Hobbs board honored student athletic and FFA achievements, recognized civics contest placement and accepted a $3,200 donation from the Hobbs High class of 1970 for the CTE program.","taxTitle","HOBBS MUNICIPAL SCHOOLS, School Districts, New Mexico","taxId",13255,"location","New Mexico","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":77,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":78,"_41":79,"_43":80,"_45":81,"_47":82,"_49":83,"_51":84,"_53":85,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":86,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":87,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6514875,"Hobbs board extends superintendent contract through 2027–28 school year; one 'no' vote recorded",18,4338000,4356000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5022851-99c7b88395c965c7f42d88bf2dd350d6&start=4338&end=4356","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5022851-99c7b88395c965c7f42d88bf2dd350d6/thumbnail_4338000.jpg","/articles/6514875/New-Mexico/Hobbs-board-extends-superintendent-contract-through-202728-school-year-one-no-vote-recorded","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6514875-3a27b0ef70f04a43be171222cac83c33/orig.mp4?Expires=1770931149&Signature=lVmLYkVfHQeZOI5TCAkmKdqcqgCK1WB-ZHR~AI~pIQoB8dy90ImUB1xZ5AoLf7E9iPhhChF97sSJArHXI-LDjDQAwTUTu8j8laavc8d-9LsbCIxSEgICin0Amm0Ogigt8UwRf-uv~yIkuW2JfU2DYns8mLr9YVR-TS1jrbrNH4cFDeXUCKdxm98F0ALgFl0QgppQzvz5pt3qVBkBVLDEDjzmi62EUliV0LdgOoojCkhdHndUmlSwglxD~82lYc-37XFmNdyqKE4pFGu8ZVcssbQObWYRYUUF51FYvLQdiMTgrDtKr8LMz~~gVbK50tAaPaZfErsbr3gdEBLpl~ywtQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Hobbs Municipal Schools Board voted on July 17 to extend the superintendent's contract through the 2027–28 school year.

Board members moved and seconded the contract extension, and the measure passed on a roll‑call vote. During recorded roll call, Miss Jones cast a \"no\" vote; other named members voted in the affirmative. The superintendent thanked the board and staff for support.

Board President Terry O'Brien called for the roll call and thanked the superintendent and the administration for their work; the vote passed with one recorded dissent.

The board did not specify additional terms of the contract during the public meeting; discussion was limited to the vote and expressions of appreciation for the superintendent's work.","The board voted to extend the superintendent's contract through the 2027–28 school year; the motion passed on a roll‑call vote with one board member voting no.",{"_33":89,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":90,"_41":91,"_43":92,"_45":93,"_47":94,"_49":95,"_51":96,"_53":97,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":98,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":99,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6514880,"Hobbs board approves routine business items: curriculum handbook, expenditures, bids, inventory and transportation fuel allotment",751,2120000,2871000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5022851-99c7b88395c965c7f42d88bf2dd350d6&start=2120&end=2871","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5022851-99c7b88395c965c7f42d88bf2dd350d6/thumbnail_2120000.jpg","/articles/6514880/New-Mexico/Hobbs-board-approves-routine-business-items-curriculum-handbook-expenditures-bids-inventory-and-transportation-fuel-allotment","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6514880-35ef687105c9f0fbf31401fce3709396/orig.mp4?Expires=1770931149&Signature=jFM-PMuOCbu0FXPUhK4K09xuRaHRVas9cBzck4CJJ02eOoGq0diNRv9Gil3L5NOgs7HKeChSC3uEmVs95L6WcUnlayj3JSHv2oJi9FQAmjawEJsO1QN1NceHWZ17YZ9vZGmO~jpq-oxLbCOwGT2XGjvlgb-0fvY5abNiABjkH9-NEahcdrdMoB0pnuqpIUMyIHZs-~ZFfnBT7px3HoFe4kLrGF4~I5Ew9U94wyl6m32fOKE~IqsJUJXvFKOi2pAberDVyS9xqvk5bFmYCFkZ1gljhpT4jFA5kbVfAQXaUYCm~w5GrUfioKhRRwrUABMWQTjJvBhgmOKgOrguWFqSxg__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Hobbs Municipal Schools Board on July 17 approved a slate of routine business and fiscal items, including curriculum handbook changes, awards of bids, inventories and a transportation fuel allotment to the district's bus contractor.

Board members had been provided the high school curriculum handbook changes last month and voted to approve the revisions after a month for review. The board then approved motions to accept expenditures, investments and budget adjustments (including an $850,655 state match increase and a transportation adjustment of $87,991.50 referenced in the packet) and awarded multiple concession and vendor bids after competitive solicitations.

Business Manager Byrd and incoming business manager Jay Lashaway presented the packet. The board approved the items by voice vote.

On facilities and operations, staff reported multiple summer projects: site work for the new Hauser middle school and associated roadway, electrical engineering for Mills Elementary, roofing repairs following a hailstorm across multiple campuses, and ongoing renovations including a Highland Middle School cafeteria remodel and Central Kitchen generator and freezer door work.

The board approved a transportation fuel allotment of $83,326.25 to B and G, the district's bus contractor, to cover remaining state allotment funds and allow the contractor to start the year with sufficient fuel and supplies. The motion passed by voice vote.

The board also accepted the district's inventory reports (technology and physical inventory spanning hundreds of pages) and approved the clearance of checks outstanding for more than one year where vendors or individuals did not respond.

Policy advisories from the New Mexico School Board Association were on the agenda: the board gave third and final approval to Policy Service Advisories 261 and 262 (school schedules, course loads and graduation requirements) and took first‑reading action on advisories 263, 264, 265, 266, 268 and 269. A separate advisory related to wireless communication devices (Policy Advisory 267 / Senate Bill 11) was discussed and staff said they would delay detailed implementation to allow the district coalition and teachers time to align local handbook practices and meet statutory three‑reading requirements.

Votes at a glance:
- High school curriculum handbook changes: approved (voice vote).
- Expenditures, investments, BARs and bids (multiple): approved (voice vote).
- Inventory report: approved (voice vote).
- Year‑old checks (escheat/clearance): approved (voice vote).
- Transportation fuel allotment to B and G ($83,326.25): approved (voice vote).
- Policy Service Advisories 261 & 262 (third reading): approved (voice vote).
- Policy Service Advisories 263–266, 268–269 (first reading): accepted for first reading (voice vote).

Board members did not register recorded roll‑call opposition on these routine items.","The board approved several routine business items including the high school curriculum handbook changes, expenditures/investments and bids, inventory, year‑old checks, and a $83,326.25 fuel allotment to the district's bus contractor; policy advisories were also considered.",{"_33":101,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":102,"_41":103,"_43":104,"_45":105,"_47":106,"_49":107,"_51":108,"_53":109,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":110,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":111,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6514885,"Hobbs board authorizes bond sale, plans to sell portion of voter‑approved package",312,3397000,3709000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5022851-99c7b88395c965c7f42d88bf2dd350d6&start=3397&end=3709","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5022851-99c7b88395c965c7f42d88bf2dd350d6/thumbnail_3397000.jpg","/articles/6514885/New-Mexico/Hobbs-board-authorizes-bond-sale-plans-to-sell-portion-of-voterapproved-package","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6514885-fb2ced63ad245a4d16fc9ffb55559970/orig.mp4?Expires=1770931149&Signature=cWlA0SWfstr1B5CD4OKU6EQ8uxuoM-Z-wTOeInv~uRD~CnCudOgARJr4OhI5QOHRW-~7dHoILTDZXIe9aJVae4teSH16W-ASTHSjKGTUBdbvc4UYFG1SyG4MyL9m84Q45FjtyleILOBDWmY9RuiE3n0PawD3NLFqu2QHHIWxyLRFYYRPJtLCEBuNLnzirF0yRWLOYYhquhlfpPF19izVM3OFfMir-sYnujXxevUR5cW-TPPdVNLze5Y4q7FG8LRfSmxhfrM2pgYDG~i977EYEMU2dI1MdCulqd7F8Sy~sF7TzQ28MFHze64HwnRgF72ziXKUhVfM1eSMRIKuUAQj2g__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Hobbs Municipal Schools Board on July 17 approved a resolution authorizing the sale of school bonds and establishing procedures for the sale and delivery of bonds voters approved earlier this year.

Nick Kane of Stifel Public Finance, the district's municipal bond adviser, told the board the district has roughly $128 million in remaining bonding capacity based on 2024 assessor valuations and that voters approved $40.5 million in February. Kane recommended selling a portion—about $20.5 million—this summer, with closing scheduled toward August and without increasing taxpayers' mill rate because of a rise in the community's assessed valuation.

\"School districts are allowed to bond up to 6% of that,\" Kane said while reviewing assessed valuations and debt capacity. He told the board the transaction schedule and maximum terms were set so staff could complete the sale during market hours without returning to the board for additional approvals.

Board members voted to delegate authority to Superintendent Strickland to complete routine steps for the sale under the parameters in the resolution. The motion passed on a roll‑call vote; board members recorded affirmative votes during the roll call.

Kane said the district expects to layer this sale on top of scheduled payoff events and that a later tranche of the voter‑authorized package will likely be sold early next year, assuming construction proceeds as planned. The presentation included a timeline, expected annual payment schedules and mill levy scenarios showing the district can proceed \"without a tax increase for residents,\" Kane said.

The board approved the resolution and set maximum borrowing terms, with staff to return with closing details once market conditions are finalized.","The board approved a resolution authorizing the sale of school bonds and set maximum sale terms; advisers said the sale can proceed without raising the mill levy because of increased property valuations.",{"_33":113,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":114,"_41":115,"_43":116,"_45":117,"_47":118,"_49":119,"_51":120,"_53":121,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":122,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":123,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6514888,"Hobbs board approves IDEA‑B application for 2025–26 special education funding",180,1934000,2114000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5022851-99c7b88395c965c7f42d88bf2dd350d6&start=1934&end=2114","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5022851-99c7b88395c965c7f42d88bf2dd350d6/thumbnail_1934000.jpg","/articles/6514888/New-Mexico/Hobbs-board-approves-IDEAB-application-for-202526-special-education-funding","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6514888-f6dbe79614353d50d4664beb203b6cdc/orig.mp4?Expires=1770931149&Signature=QmUrWx8kHW9wd4LwIW2xERtpeF66M59CnG1~9G7IaDu7OF~R2ppZHEvbG~fFSJFWy7T6nBu3aXawfq61pKoANsVALSr2R1Ccc-JSZd1qRmitr8Ei4AWrt4UptmIyLFmGoqIzJwRq-iIbEkOQs7BX3UZhT93zw0PFevJimkGT4AFJ39KUDC60KSCyzAj9xHSOGc9O64CjoPtxCZiwqkXs75GsXcskhDRKTfuXHgzD5rvuQ4gNNhSqjdPPNh12cStVUOKJq7ty0rOlYYU1Tj~L8Uwd8mDTnGy7pBeOd8JTOMZV0PCekarkIBYWB-qLjW1lffklJyYDtjsiCBRr6AMafQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Hobbs Municipal Schools Board on July 17 approved the district's IDEA‑B application for the 2025–26 school year, a grant application under the federal Individuals with Disabilities Education Act that funds special education services.

District staff said the application has received \"substantial approval\" from state reviewers and that the board's action would allow the district to finalize documentation and receive the formal approval upload.

Sonia Lawson, a district staff member who presented the application, told the board the updated instructional plan aligns more closely with general education supports and interventions and includes policy changes described in a letter and a one‑page summary she provided. \"We just received substantial approval,\" Lawson said, adding the district was awaiting the formal upload of the approval. Board members moved and seconded the motion; the board voted in favor and the motion carried.

Superintendent Strickland and other staff highlighted that the revised plan shifts language from the district's prior multilayer system of supports toward a supplemental‑supports framing tied to the Student Assistance Process (SAP). Strickland said the change is intended to improve alignment between special education strategies and general classroom practices.

The board recorded no roll‑call dissent on the motion. Staff said they will upload the final approval documents and noted the board had received a cover letter and a summary of policy changes that accompany the application.

The approved application covers the district's IDEA‑B program for the upcoming school year; Lawson said the district will implement the approved supports once the state upload is complete and minutes reflect the board's approval.

Board President Terry O'Brien closed the item after the vote and thanked Lawson for the presentation.","The Hobbs Municipal Schools Board approved the district's IDEA‑B application for the 2025–26 school year after staff reported the application received \"substantial approval\" and provided a summary of instructional-plan changes.","actionData","errors"]

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