Get Full Government Meeting Transcripts, Videos, & Alerts Forever!
Parents and teachers press board for clarity on EJ Martinez; Milagro staff urge keeping middle‑school model
Summary
Dozens of public comments and extended board discussion focused on EJ Martinez's future after the district presented options including consolidation, rezoning and schools-of-innovation; Milagro teachers and parents urged preserving a middle‑school program.
Multiple residents, teachers and parents told the Santa Fe Public Schools Board on Dec. 10 that decisions about EJ Martinez and Milagro Middle School should prioritize students and community continuity.
During public forum, several speakers associated with Milagro urged the board to keep Milagro as a middle school. "I wanna keep it a middle school," said Megan, a Milagro teacher, who described eight years at the school and a recent waiting list. Laif Johnson, a Milagro history teacher, asked for the evidence supporting a shift to K‑8 and posed…
Already have an account? Log in
Subscribe to keep reading
Unlock the rest of this article — and every article on Citizen Portal.
- Unlimited articles
- AI-powered breakdowns of topics, speakers, decisions, and budgets
- Instant alerts when your location has a new meeting
- Follow topics and more locations
- 1,000 AI Insights / month, plus AI Chat
