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School board updates goals regulation; board approves revised goals regulation unanimously
Summary
The Las Cruces Public Schools board approved updated board goals regulation BAR after clarifying language on individualized growth targets and measuring attendance and safety goals. The board debate centered on how growth targets are individualized and how to measure progress on chronic absenteeism and school safety.
The Las Cruces Public Schools Board of Education unanimously approved an updated regulation implementing the board's stated goals (regulation BAR), clarifying how student growth targets and safety and attendance objectives will be measured.
Mr. Silver, a district staff member who presented the regulation language, told the board the document reflects earlier changes the board made to its strategic goals at the August extended work session and that only Goals 3 (attendance/engagement) and 4 (environment/safety) were revised in the current draft.
The board's discussion focused on two measurement questions: whether growth targets are individualized and how to define and reduce chronic absenteeism. Superintendent Ruiz and Dr. Wendy (district administrator) said each student receives an individualized growth target based on initial diagnostic assessments (the district uses the i-Ready platform), with teachers and parents able to review progress reports and use the data in student‑led conferences.
Board members pressed how the district defines chronic absenteeism and what a 50% reduction would mean. Dr. Lozano (district administrator) confirmed LCPS defines chronic absenteeism as missing 10% or more of school days and described layered interventions, including early identification, home visits and mentorship, to move students below that threshold. Board members discussed that the 50% reduction goal is intended as an ambitious, districtwide target tied to increased interventions and alternative pathways for students.
The board approved the regulation by motion (moved by Secretary Wofford; seconded by Vice President Nolan) and recorded a unanimous voice vote.
Ending: District staff said the regulation aligns with the board's strategic plan and that additional implementation details and reports will be available to the board and the public in future updates.
