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District weighing options to make up two storm-related lost days to avoid returning $1.7 million to state

HOBBS MUNICIPAL SCHOOLS · February 18, 2026
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Summary

Administration told the board the district submitted a waiver after Winter Storm Fern; not making up two days could require returning about $1.7 million to the state and furloughing staff. Options discussed include Saturdays as community learning days, adjusting holiday days or limited remote instruction pending PED guidance.

District administration reported to the board that it submitted a waiver to the Public Education Department (PED) after Winter Storm Fern and outlined potential consequences and options. Staff said failing to make up the required days could trigger an obligation to return approximately $1.7 million to the state and that doing so would require furloughing staff pay for two days — a…

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