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Meet the Board Members

 

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  • Board Vice President

    Mr. Lira represents Anapra, Sunland Park and a portion of the Riverside areas which include Desert View Elementary.

    Cell: 915-202-3232

  • Board President

    Ms. Murillo represents the central region of Gadsden, which includes La Union, Santa Teresa, and part of the Riverside area. This region is served by La Union Elementary, Southern On-Track Pre-K, and Riverside Elementary, all feeder schools to Santa Teresa Middle School and Santa Teresa High School.

    Cell: (575) 936-0398

  • Ms. Rodriguez represents the northern region of Gadsden, which includes the communities of Chamberino, La Mesa, San Miguel, and Vado. This area is served by La Mesa On-Track Pre-K Center, North Valley Elementary, and Vado Elementary, all of which are feeder schools to Gadsden Middle School and Gadsden High School.

    Cell: (575) 650-3083

  • Represents the Anthony area east of the Three Saints Canal, which includes Anthony Center Pre-K, Anthony Elementary, Berino Elementary, and Loma Linda Elementary. These schools feed into Gadsden Middle School and Gadsden High School.

  • Mrs. Salazar Flores represents the eastern region of Gadsden, which includes Chaparral Elementary, Desert Trail Elementary, Sunrise Elementary, Chaparral Middle School, and Chaparral High School.

     

    Cell: (915) 867-6130

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Board Member Committee Membership

Finance Budget Committee:  Claudia Rodriguez & Arlean Murillo

Audit Committee:  Christian Lira & Andrew Moralez

DACC Committee:  Christian Lira & Arlean Murillo

Equity Committee:  Laura Salazar Flores & Andrew Moralez

Student Health Advisory Council:  Claudia Rodriguez

Board Goals

  1. Raise and maintain high expectations for all students and foster a culture of individual responsibility/accountability that applies to every element within the District.
  2. Expand efforts to increase parental and community/business involvement to cultivate positive relationships throughout the District.
  3. Offer high-quality student programming that meets the educational needs and interests of our students so that graduates are prepared to compete in a 21st Century global society.
  4. Ensure fiscal accountability and compliance by adhering to New Mexico Public Education Department report requirements in order that District finances and resources support District goals and meet infrastructure needs.
  5. Research and implement strategies K-12 that enrich student performance thereby increasing the graduation rate from 86% to 91% leading to an improved graduation rate.
  6. Expect all campus administrators to hold teachers accountable for implementing all District programs including multicultural and linguistically diverse instructional programs with fidelity.
  7. Promote effective communication throughout the District and with all stakeholders.
  8. Embrace technology on all fronts: instruction, personnel, infrastructure, devices, professional development, parent involvement and ensuring availability for students and parents.
  9. Expand efforts to address the social and emotional learning (SEL) of all stakeholders.