Colleagues:
You make a difference! Every district in New Mexico is holding some form of graduation for their students. What a wonderful time to recognize what we are about in New Mexico Public Schools. Even under the most unusual sets of circumstances that any of us have experienced (COVID-19) we have persevered to assure that our students finished out the year. Congratulations!!!
As we prepare for the new year several significant considerations have become necessary as we enter Summer 2020. First, the New Mexico Public Education Department has decided to allow districts to finish Extended Learning 19 (if in the district CLP) to complete activities for the 2019-2020 school year. But, because of the cadence of social distancing required under the state’s Health Order, PED indicated that K-5+ will not have enough time to operate under the 25-day requirement and the cohort requisite in statute. With July 1 looming as the target start date, it became apparent that districts simply could not meet both requirements and so PED decided to deactivate the Summer 2020 K-5+ program. In a clarifying memo, the Secretary recently indicated that the ELTP plans that districts have for the 2020-21 school year will be allowed. These two decisions will have impacts on a number of districts.
Colleagues:
Please find below the list of successfully passed legislation for the 2020 Legislature. You will be receiving a more comprehensive list with descriptions for Joe Guillen later today or tomorrow. Thank you Joe for your hard work. I have yet to receive the final spreadsheet from LESC that compiles the HB2 final numbers. I will provide it as soon as it is received.
Best Regards:
Stan
Stan Rounds
Executive Director
NM Coalition of Educational Leaders/
NM School Superintendents Association
6600 Palomas Ave, NE
NMAA Building
Albuquerque, NM 87109
Phone: 505-217-2345
Cell: 575-915-7868
I recently was reminded that student outcomes don’t change until adult behaviors change. In order for adult behaviors to change, we all have to be reminded that we have a responsibility to put aside any personal goals, ambitions, issues or grievances for the greater good of the thousands of students throughout the state. It isn’t “they” or “them” that needs to change; it is all of us who must proclaim and embrace “I am New Mexico.” We have to work interdependently, to create opportunities for students to succeed. As a new administration and legislature continue to review old and establish new policies, statutes and rules impacting education, the New Mexico Coalition of Educational Leaders stands ready to work collaboratively on behalf of children, parents, teachers, and all those who have devoted their lives to the institution of public education. I am astounded and humbled by the servant leadership that permeates to every corner of the state, and I look forward to playing my small part in helping shape our future. May we all remember that our focus is simple … to do what’s best for kids.
William D. Hawkins
Assistant Superintendent for Human Resources
Hobbs Municipal Schools
575-433-0128
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