New Mexico / School Districts / DEMING PUBLIC SCHOOLS
Trustees approved several contracts and routine business: a $561,697 radio-system upgrade, $134,495 in open-gate metal detectors and wands, restroom renovations for $217,117, disposal of surplus technology, budget adjustment requests, a fleet rental-fee amendment and adoption of calendar A for 2026–27.
New Mexico / School Districts / DEMING PUBLIC SCHOOLS
A vendor presented a $32 million grid modernization and battery plan for Deming Public Schools, claiming guaranteed near-term savings and urging rapid grant submission. Board members raised confidentiality and conflict-of-interest concerns and declined to move forward at this meeting.
New Mexico / School Districts / DEMING PUBLIC SCHOOLS
At a school board meeting, Judge Hofakett administered oaths to a newly sworn-in board member identified in the record as Brady Johnson (also referred to as 'Brandy Johnson') and acknowledged the reelection of Mr. Kroll; the district welcome was recorded in the transcript as 'Dewey Public Schools.'
New Mexico / School Districts / DEMING PUBLIC SCHOOLS
Superintendent Wolgamuth told the board Dec. 18 that 80th‑day membership held at 4,692 (down 17 from last year) and kindergarten enrollment rose by 17. He flagged about 26 open positions—including seven special‑education vacancies—and outlined proficiency and attendance targets tied to a proposed school improvement framework.
New Mexico / School Districts / DEMING PUBLIC SCHOOLS
District staff proposed updates requiring parent support organizations to submit bylaws and officer lists annually and prohibiting district employees from serving as account signers (they may serve as president but not treasurer). Trustees raised concerns the wording could discourage employee participation and asked staff to consult volunteers and revise transactional language.
New Mexico / School Districts / DEMING PUBLIC SCHOOLS
District staff presented first‑read policy changes to align with state law while keeping written K‑2 literacy notifications and offering parent‑requested midyear conferences; trustees pressed for clearer mailing procedures and questioned whether intervention specifics should be included in letters.
New Mexico / School Districts / DEMING PUBLIC SCHOOLS
Board heard a presentation of a proposed partnership with Everest Analytics to refine Deming Public Schools’ strategic plan, provide monthly monitoring and quarterly outcome reports, and build board visibility into implementation; staff also presented calendar survey results showing strong support for ending before Memorial Day and preferences for PD scheduling and conference timing.
New Mexico / School Districts / DEMING PUBLIC SCHOOLS
The Deming Public Schools board heard presentations on a new SRO incident‑logging app designed to follow students' safety histories while limiting FERPA exposure, and a proposal to implement ALICE active‑shooter training led by Lieutenant Robert Chavez; no formal action was taken on training, but staff said they will coordinate next steps with safety vendors and officers.
New Mexico / School Districts / DEMING PUBLIC SCHOOLS
Superintendent Wolgamott reported membership is down 55 students versus last year, which at the current unit value ($6,801.35) would reduce operational revenue by roughly $375,000; the board also received a quarterly financial report and an HR vacancies update (21 open positions).
New Mexico / School Districts / DEMING PUBLIC SCHOOLS
The board unanimously approved the consent agenda and a set of budget and procurement items including acceptance of a $1,907,775 Public School Capital Outlay award for security and technology upgrades, a fleet contract amendment for M & T Buses, a $72,440.75 iPad pilot purchase, disposal of obsolete technology, playground shade canopy contracts, and adoption of revised NMSBA policy updates.