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Key results presented:
- Districtwide proficiency: ELA 31% (up from 25% last year); Math 17% (up 3 percentage points year over year).
- By grade: third-grade ELA 25% (+11); third-grade math 12% (no change); fourth-grade ELA 34% (+8), math 18% (+5); eighth-grade ELA 44% (+10), eighth-grade math 9% (-1).
- Notable school gains: Mesa Elementary posted the district’s largest math gain and doubled certain proficiency measures; Newcomb Elementary recorded a 14-percentage-point ELA gain.
Why this matters: Presenters and trustees framed the gains as progress tied to leadership, instructional materials and targeted 90‑day school plans. Trustees urged staff to disaggregate results further, examine middle‑school math declines, and share grade‑ and school‑level comparisons including state averages and subgroup (socioeconomic, ethnicity) breakdowns.
Board direction: The superintendent and assessment team agreed to supply school‑level and grade‑level breakdowns and to present the underlying item analyses that principals will use to write 90‑day plans. Trustees emphasized the need to publicize improvement stories while addressing areas with regression.
Ending: District leaders celebrated growth and said they will continue targeted interventions and adopt new instructional materials where needed.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Regular School Board Meeting: July 24, 2025","oneSentenceSummary","District presenters reported increases in New Mexico Measures of Student Success and Achievement (NMMSSA) scores: districtwide ELA rose to 31% proficiency and math to 17%, the highest in a decade, with notable gains at several schools. Trustees asked for school- and grade-level disaggregation and comparison to state averages.","taxTitle","CENTRAL CONSOLIDATED SCHOOLS, School Districts, New Mexico","taxId",38228,"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},5997872,"Transportation department presents revised bus policies; board requests legal and insurance review",303,8692000,8995000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5846271-197792f375da52e81fd495e0b08f6c54&start=8692&end=8995","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5846271-197792f375da52e81fd495e0b08f6c54/thumbnail_8692000.jpg","/articles/5997872/New-Mexico/Transportation-department-presents-revised-bus-policies-board-requests-legal-and-insurance-review","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/5997872-62ebfe9ca0528317b840e0a66e37eb32/orig.mp4?Expires=1770522277&Signature=Xmn8AubcYfrB1EHSQh70DILZMXabbsROaXAUlDMhnTD8RYyleJC58vb7JqXw-guhAlcpGf3R9QjAjTjqekSEwvjg7SMLSv7A3hrQoVsJAw3cB7JzdqSwy6Nl4n6u5cLMrjRypayD7RPeEPBC-XtZr47aWuiIyrR-P9wLM2XXFr3Aj7SXSfaSngdSWQbFs1KNBSV9Q27QeY6rA-IDMFmCNYsSisHCMnNnPNVDSn~nBrAgGY6oQP-PeqTovSr6oucqINVzWvNXmtXqOucRVn2L68sQBwWZDsfNIp0EghOnjUIIKel1jsqCkCdzy8ujrViipJtw~K63wW-FiAJb-cASdA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Transportation Director Cindy Theodore presented revisions and updates to the district’s transportation policy and procedures, citing safety and accountability reasons for the proposed changes. The staff presentation covered multiple procedural items and at least one change framed as policy:
- No hoodies while driving and no headphones/earbuds while operating a bus, citing driver safety and distraction concerns.
- Clarified that activity-bus drivers must perform pre- and post-trip inspections and document damage; added responsibility for returning and reporting vehicle condition to avoid “passing the buck.”
- Added requirement that a sponsor (coach or teacher sponsor) travel on activity buses and be responsible for student counts and supervision at stops.
- Requirements for student scan cards for to-and-from route accountability (not required for activity trips); instructions for parents to download the bus-tracking app were included.
- Limits on allowable travel times (no travel between 1:30 a.m. and 5:00 a.m.) and a 500-mile radius limit for activity trips from district centers.
Board response and concerns: Several trustees and staff expressed support for common-sense safety additions (no headphones, responsibility for sponsor presence) but raised questions about legal implications and union rules. Members asked if the policy had been reviewed by the district’s insurance carrier and the board attorney and asked that the general counsel (who previously worked in school transportation law) review the language, especially the new policy items tied to discipline or fines and the clause permitting a child under preschool age to ride with a parent-driver. Transportation staff said many changes were procedural updates; they said the last full department review had been circulated to drivers, mechanics and staff during professional development, and most changes reflect common-sense safety practices.
Outcome and next steps: The board did not take immediate action to adopt the full set of changes. Trustees directed transportation staff to arrange a review by general counsel and to confirm insurance and union impacts, then return with a final draft for formal adoption.","Transportation staff presented a substantial update to department policy and procedures covering driver conduct, activity-bus inspections, student scan cards and authorized stops. Board members asked staff to run the changes by the district attorney and insurance carrier before adoption.",{"_33":89,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":90,"_41":91,"_43":92,"_45":92,"_47":93,"_49":94,"_51":95,"_53":96,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":97,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":98,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},5997877,"Board recognizes students who passed CNA exam, students and teachers honored for national achievements",0,3179000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5846271-197792f375da52e81fd495e0b08f6c54&start=3179&end=3179","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5846271-197792f375da52e81fd495e0b08f6c54/thumbnail_3179000.jpg","/articles/5997877/New-Mexico/Board-recognizes-students-who-passed-CNA-exam-students-and-teachers-honored-for-national-achievements","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/5997877-311d84d1f2baa48c35887ea020891721/orig.mp4?Expires=1770522277&Signature=aYYs1J2mnv5IcYBUOGSRyZkQRjgEuY5KhR5e1vtpijLvdxtVF7jzfLCqvS67fkTHB86gj6VBtn2zgoXkq~WPg1dxHykeDdzkcQ44GHLYWk9P8T0eCJdjDeMjDI~WNviK-yafEQsXD8cnrZ5WV-pOeo9nIFobIS8AvenuO9CIhEwXsjcgH4SYw2XL5PZ2uMq4uqtKx9E8AFsZfTi52QRBxVdlsYclB-xTjDHyCoYqP5SCAF4JijRR5HPHvvniooa5G0j6Z5Vn3Lg-VWy7m9QksjDzj81r3zXjbQkhtMRRxDXjwxx9UwCzpCb8wN3xp~6B-DXYHPue0oETT91yUk-UbQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Central Consolidated School District trustees used their recognition segment to highlight recent student and staff accomplishments. The board read statements from two Shiprock High graduates who passed the state Certified Nursing Assistant exam and shared how the district paid for state exam fees and transportation for a cohort of students.
The district also recognized Deshauna Begay from Newcomb High School, who represented the district at the national Educators Rising competition in Orlando. Begay submitted a children’s book, written and illustrated by her, that incorporated Navajo language and cultural themes. Board members praised Begay’s work for representing Navajo culture on a national stage.
Two ag-education items drew extended comment: Vicki Lake, an FFA advisor, will serve as a national FFA teacher ambassador, joining roughly 65 other educators nationwide to mentor and train FFA advisors. Lake described her work integrating Native American culture into agricultural education. The board also announced that Kirtland ag teacher Zane Webster received a statewide “rookie of the year” award for first-year ag teachers.
Why this matters: The recognitions point to district efforts to expand career and technical pathways (CNA certification, FFA/CTE), and to spotlight educators whose programs produce state- and national-level achievement.
Attributions and quotes: Two student statements were read into the record describing their experience taking the CNA class at San Juan College and how the certification helped with job prospects and college preparation. Teacher Lake noted professional development engagements she has done nationally and said cultural integration in ag education is a priority.
Ending: Board members thanked the students and staff and encouraged continued support for programs that lead to certifications and national exposure.","The board recognized Shiprock High students who passed the CNA exam and students and staff who represented the district at national competitions; ag teacher Vicki Lake was named an FFA national teacher ambassador and a first-year teacher, Zane Webster, was recognized as rookie of the year.",{"_33":100,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":101,"_41":102,"_43":103,"_45":104,"_47":105,"_49":106,"_51":107,"_53":108,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":109,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":110,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},5997882,"Board approves consent agenda but requires cost and purpose details for student travel requests",223,1817000,2040000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5846271-197792f375da52e81fd495e0b08f6c54&start=1817&end=2040","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5846271-197792f375da52e81fd495e0b08f6c54/thumbnail_1817000.jpg","/articles/5997882/New-Mexico/Board-approves-consent-agenda-but-requires-cost-and-purpose-details-for-student-travel-requests","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/5997882-49e4d6c64c739132b5dd11d05cfb641a/orig.mp4?Expires=1770522277&Signature=PaEDUvmi3bC3akY68h4BlX-s21jP-z~VznET9zvFhWcu7mGwmcw7y9RJEuf-etkUwhJm7NuouOKoYZxvGYAbgcY5nYqH9pgj2AHwfMVbAQVBqpiF7yOAYR9BWt21aoJbVxk4fquOvlsY47Ho5lC73wlWHKM4W8K9p3GngwaI~tI7wUFbv~SMYYpy8MLz5aL9WJld1CjX9~kC22SPtKuz3EDTm0LoknK0OO6Rmcem36DLeWsT6uv463LejlVj5uDl-baLEE0Bmo7WMDDJeiFoYtDbl0uTIGHr5Ya-31VBSv0JKoZkjTXT~0LpoxEGzleQKzxpdjDM5ikFBhfrCtkXrA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Central Consolidated School District Board of Education approved the meeting agenda and moved to accept consent-agenda items while asking staff to supply cost estimates and reasons for special student travel requests. The board said it wanted dollar figures attached to each “unique trip” form prior to finalizing travel approvals.
The board’s request followed questions from board members about several FFA and other student travel forms that lacked estimated costs. Board member Joel Montoya asked that the agenda be approved with the condition that superintendent staff provide “an explanation of the cost and the reasons for the special trip request.” Finance/operations staff said some trip forms historically include only brief descriptions and that administrators sometimes rely on historical events to estimate costs.
Why this matters: Trustees said the district must balance supporting student opportunities with fiscal accountability as the district faces constrained budgets and staffing changes.
Board action and votes: The board approved the agenda and later approved items pulled from the consent agenda after discussions. A recorded vote on the consent action showed four votes in favor and one opposed (Board President Sharon Aspis recorded a “no” on one consent-related vote). The board directed staff to produce per-trip estimates — for projected lodging, fuel, registration and meal costs — and to describe who will attend and the student-selection process before the district signs off on travel.
Supporting details: District staff and FFA advisors described typical costs and funding sources. Examples cited during the meeting:
- An Indianapolis FFA trip last year had an estimated cost of about $11,000 for one school’s delegation.
- A NextGen conference registration is $150 per student; an example flight plus registration for one student was listed at $856.
- National FFA Convention travel cited by a program advisor ranged from roughly $1,000 to $1,500 per student in recent years.
Board members reiterated that some trips are funded by activity accounts, scholarships, Perkins/CTE funds, or outside scholarships (Intertribal Ag Council covers some youth conferences) and asked staff to show which source would pay each line item.
Process and next steps: Staff said they will add estimated costs to the student travel forms going forward and will return with line-item estimates and headcounts for the trips that were discussed. The board did not direct staff to cancel any trips; the action was limited to approval conditioned on follow-up documentation and transparent accounting.
Ending: Trustees emphasized support for extracurricular learning opportunities but told staff the board needs concrete cost and attendance information to avoid “blind” approvals.","The Central Consolidated School District board approved the meeting agenda and the consent agenda items while requiring staff to provide estimated costs and stated purposes for ‘unique’ student travel requests, including multiple FFA trips. Trustees debated transparency and accountability before voting.","actionData","errors"]

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