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Board approves IDEA policy manual; district awaiting preschool grant decision and reports 32 new special‑education students
Summary
Raton schools approved the IDEA Policy Manual May 11, heard that district special‑education enrollment increased by 32 students this year, and was told a decision on the Pre‑School Grant would arrive May 15, 2026.
The Raton Board of Education approved the IDEA Policy Manual at the May 11 meeting; Brenda Ferri moved the approval and Ted Kamp seconded the motion, which carried 5‑0.
Administrators discussed special‑education program administration and funding. Ms. Craig reported that the district uses IDEA funds for Special Education salaries and said, "the District will find out this Friday, May 15, 2026 if Raton Schools will receive the Pre‑School Grant again for next year." She also told the board the district enrolled an additional 32 Special Education students who moved into the district this year.
The board took no further action beyond approving the policy manual; any grant awards or program changes will be implemented after official notice and will be reflected in future budgets and staffing plans.
