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Superintendent outlines strategic-plan progress on curriculum, staffing and community partnerships
Summary
District leadership said they made strong progress on curriculum alignment, leadership development, instructional coaching and operational systems, while identifying student wellness and family engagement as areas needing more work. Presenters highlighted a new math adoption, more instructional coaches and 68 new hires over the summer.
District leaders presented an overview of the Grants-Cibola County Schools strategic plan and progress since 2022, describing accomplishments and remaining opportunities.
The superintendent said the district made "strong progress" on curriculum alignment and instructional coaching and highlighted a recent math adoption intended to provide consistent materials across sites. The district has hired 68 new staff over the summer and reported a 92% retention rate after replacing departing employees; staff described expanded onboarding and mandatory training for volunteers and substitutes.
Presenters also flagged areas for improvement: student wellness and family engagement did not make the same gains as academic and operational priorities, and the district plans to expand restorative practices and family-focused events. The board discussed staffing, master scheduling, and next steps for refining SMART goals tied to academic-proficiency targets.
