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Hobbs board reviews staffing, attendance and accountability reports; advances wireless device policy to third reading

Hobbs Municipal Schools Board of Education · November 21, 2025
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Summary

Board received HR and attendance reports showing vacancies by level, a 40‑day chronic absenteeism rate of 18%, accountability results via NM VISTAS, and approved the second reading of the wireless device policy (JICJ) to move to a December third reading.

District staff presented monthly reports on human resources, attendance and state accountability and the board considered a second reading of the student wireless communication device policy (JICJ).

In personnel updates, staff reported six certified hires, 11 classified hires, three certified resignations and seven classified resignations. When asked about vacancies, HR staff said current shortages included 28 elementary positions, 4 middle school positions and about 20 high‑school positions as presented.

The 40‑day attendance report showed chronic absenteeism at 18% districtwide at the 40‑day mark (a student is considered chronically absent when absent more than 10% of days). Staff noted enrollment is down roughly 119–120 students compared to the previous 40‑day period and described cohort analyses to identify grade levels with changes.

On accountability, staff walked the board through NM VISTAS (nmvistas.org), explaining school point totals and submeasures (proficiency, growth, EL progress, attendance). Presenters said all elementary and middle schools were designated "traditional" for the current cycle and described how spotlight and ATSI designations are applied in multi‑year cycles.

Superintendent Strickland presented the second reading of the wireless communication device policy (JICJ). The superintendent reported continued coalition feedback with no additional edits; the board approved the second reading by voice vote and scheduled a third reading in December for final adoption.