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Hobbs district accepted into JED Foundation cohort for a three‑year behavioral‑health plan; grant covers district cost

Hobbs Municipal Schools Board · December 17, 2025
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Summary

Hobbs Municipal Schools will partner with the JED Foundation in a three‑year cohort to develop a youth behavioral‑health framework; district staff said the foundation secured grant funding so the district will not incur direct program costs, and staff outlined year‑by‑year assessments and implementation steps.

The Hobbs Municipal Schools Board heard an informational presentation about a planned three‑year partnership with the JED Foundation to build a district‑community framework for youth behavioral‑health supports.

Presenters said the JED Foundation will work with the district to assess needs, survey students, families and staff, and develop a sustainable strategic plan across three phases: year one (planning and assessments), year two (implementation and refinement) and year three (assessment and sustainability). Staff emphasized that the district is not a behavioral‑health provider but will play a role in identifying, supporting and referring students to services.

Staff said JED secured grant funding to cover the district’s participation; presenters noted the district listed an illustrative $67,000 figure as an investment metric but asserted that Hobbs Municipal Schools will not experience a direct dollar cost for JED’s services because of the grant. The district also plans to coordinate local agencies and community partners as part of the resource‑mapping process.

Board members asked whether School Links and the campus PAS climate survey would work in tandem; staff said the systems can be integrated to inform counseling work and referral pathways. No formal action was taken; staff described the item as an informational partnership announcement and said they will return with implementation details as work progresses.