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At its Jan. 14 special meeting, Socorro ISD honored trustees during School Board Recognition Month, presented student-created AI 'superhero' artworks, recognized student art and theater winners, a QuestBridge scholar bound for Vanderbilt, and a high-scoring El Dorado football team.
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The Socorro ISD board unanimously approved a proclamation recognizing Feb. 2–6, 2026, as National School Counselor Week after a presentation by district counseling director Alma Barrios; three students read the proclamation aloud before the item passed.
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Trustees practiced monitoring exercises and agreed on report elements — clear statement of the metric, simple data, superintendent interpretation and an action plan — and on a predictable calendar and question types to keep staff focused on outcomes.
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Trustees discussed linking the superintendent’s annual evaluation to the district’s priorities and progress measures, favoring a mix of quantitative goals and formative check-ins to guide decisions about performance and public reporting.
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Trustees and a consultant reviewed the board operating procedures, discussed removing redundant policy language, reorganizing the document by topical chapters, and limiting standing committees in favor of time‑bound task forces with sunset dates.
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Socorro ISD earned a 66-point FIRST score (substandard) for 2024–25, driven by a tax-rate calculation error and declines in cash reserves and enrollment. CFO David Solis said corrective controls and a balanced FY26 budget are in place; external auditors delivered an unmodified audit opinion and reported no current-year findings.
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Trustees approved a set of Lone Star Governance (LSG) goals and constraints focused on student outcomes (reading, math, algebra, CCMR) and adopted an LSG implementation plan and board self‑evaluation; the board will monitor progress through a calendar of interim reports and climate surveys starting May 2026.
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To right‑size staffing ahead of a projected enrollment decline (approx. 725–800 students), trustees approved an Early Separation Notice Incentive offering $2,500 to the first 50 qualifying employees who submit voluntary resignations by Feb. 27, 2026.
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Trustees approved dissolving seven standing board committees established in policy and set a target effective date of Feb. 1 to transition to regularly scheduled full‑board workshops to increase participation and transparency.
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At a Dec. 10 special meeting, Socorro ISD recognized winners of a district Dia de los Muertos art showcase, championship tennis and volleyball teams, Lone Star counseling awardees and the Pebble Hills High School marching band for advancing to state competition; no votes were taken.