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Superintendent Dempsey opened the recognitions by introducing esports sponsors and student competitors from Gadsden High School and Santa Teresa High School. Esports sponsor Patrick Baca described the program as “playing video games after school, but for educational reasons,” and said Gadsden’s teams produced multiple state‑level finishes over the last two seasons, including a state championship in Madden 25 and runner‑up status in the 5A overall competition.

Why it matters: Administrators said esports brings students with diverse interests and backgrounds into structured after‑school activity, and the district identified the program as one of the larger extracurricular offerings in New Mexico.

The board also recognized students who qualified for national competition through Educators Rising and other career technical student organizations. Ben Trehill, representing the Karen M. Trujillo Memorial Foundation, announced a $5,000 donation to GISD to help defray travel and competition costs for qualifying students.

The Gadsden Foundation Scholarship — funded entirely by GISD employees — was presented to seniors from multiple campuses. Counselors from Alta Vista Early College, Chaparral High, Desert Pride Academy, Gadsden High and Santa Teresa High introduced individual scholarship recipients and summarized their academic plans and honors.

The district also announced a large bilingual‑seal recognition: staff reported 187 students awarded New Mexico’s State Seal of Bilingualism and Biliteracy across district schools this year. Presenters said participation nearly doubled from the previous year, and they singled out Alta Vista, Chaparral, Gadsden and Santa Teresa high schools for particularly high numbers of recipients. The district said each bilingual recipient in attendance would receive a $25 Walmart gift card funded by local partners.

District leaders closed the segment by thanking sponsors, coaches, teachers and families and by saying the recognitions reflect sustained campus and community support.

Ending: Board members and the superintendent used the recognitions item to highlight the district’s extracurricular breadth and community partnerships; no formal action was taken on the recognitions beyond public acknowledgment and acceptance of donations.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","GISD School Board Meeting","oneSentenceSummary","The Gadsden Independent School District on meeting night recognized student accomplishments across extracurricular and academic programs, including state‑level esports placements, national qualifiers in career‑technical student organizations and dozens of scholarship awards.","taxTitle","GADSDEN INDEPENDENT SCHOOLS, School Districts, New Mexico","taxId",13254,"location","New Mexico","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":77,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":78,"_41":79,"_43":80,"_45":81,"_47":82,"_49":83,"_51":84,"_53":85,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":86,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":87,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6260635,"Board hears proposed Boone Transportation contract with value‑added services; district staff to review contract details and legal language",707,12875000,13582000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3129453-8766f94848496add97ce120650769ac7&start=12875&end=13582","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3129453-8766f94848496add97ce120650769ac7/thumbnail_12875000.jpg","/articles/6260635/New-Mexico/Board-hears-proposed-Boone-Transportation-contract-with-valueadded-services-district-staff-to-review-contract-details-and-legal-language","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6260635-249537da6462a246bbe5da95817f9eee/orig.mp4?Expires=1770933652&Signature=mxAx77G4D1tygwmWZVf7djIvfvqf2bHGRGitXp363T17d3JKFTypq50rK9ih6lkzbdk5ElxFhsLJUoctHPbVMtpyKU~KWP6bonp5CiYPWhOaxnsLJtu-c8hMVmm0LZMeLQMbpB~~xCg5PG7vzeX9ZjUl3KpHqWLBgohzNwGQwhWBViM2QQTt95ZwuEwYodyoZ21XmXyhgWJHhPdeK7qe~of0uqYup0mB4Ay9mGfqy703ixLBgiE20F5YS4osvBW5Z1dTeh5rFTTWkg4UX3xVocnN2L9897CLsKED9iZ616GP0If94GVmVDJAAOCyMg4j9QzZStJWbtUIthJPMsJ~AA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Gadsden ISD staff presented a draft proposal from Boone Transportation to renew the district’s student‑transportation contract and outlined add‑on services the company offered as part of a proposed renewal.

The lede: Boone Transportation proposed keeping driver wage increases aligned with district raises and offered services including a live‑streaming bus camera system, a parent app for bus tracking, annual student scholarships, paid part‑time internships, additional buses for championship travel and sponsored safety events. District staff said legal counsel will review whether a five‑year term or annual renewal language is appropriate and will confirm the transportation allocation when the state releases funding.

Why it matters: Bus contracts affect operational budgets, student safety equipment and after‑hours competitive travel logistics. Board members asked how donated or value‑added items (scholarships, internships, complementary buses) would be structured and whether criteria needed to be added into a written contract.

What the presenters said: The company representatives described internship opportunities in the maintenance shop and office administration, explained that driver hiring and DOT‑regulated driving duties remain subject to state requirements and said the scholarships could be structured with district criteria. District staff said the state transportation allocation was not yet released and that in recent years the district has paid a portion of the transportation contract from local funds.

Numbers and next steps: District staff and Boone flagged a modest percentage increase tied to driver pay and operations; the presenters described the overall increase as roughly 3% versus the prior year, citing an estimated operations/maintenance increase and a forecast of lower fuel costs. District legal counsel will review the proposed term length (five years vs. one‑year renewal) and contract language before a final district recommendation and vote.

Ending: The board received the briefing and posed clarifying questions. No contract was approved during the meeting; staff will return with contract language, procurement details and the finalized allocation once the PED funding notice is released.","Boone Transportation offered a multi‑year renewal with proposed wage parity for drivers and several community add‑ons (live‑stream bus cameras, parent tracking app, scholarships and internships). District officials said they will review contract language and confirm allocation and payment details before final approval",{"_33":89,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":90,"_41":91,"_43":92,"_45":93,"_47":94,"_49":95,"_51":96,"_53":97,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":98,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":99,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6260639,"Board reviews science textbook adoption process; middle‑school decision narrows to Amplify vs. Twig, high‑school preference for Savvas",550,8578000,9128000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3129453-8766f94848496add97ce120650769ac7&start=8578&end=9128","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3129453-8766f94848496add97ce120650769ac7/thumbnail_8578000.jpg","/articles/6260639/New-Mexico/Board-reviews-science-textbook-adoption-process-middleschool-decision-narrows-to-Amplify-vs-Twig-highschool-preference-for-Savvas","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6260639-80d3c0a28d07ff84322437df051e8182/orig.mp4?Expires=1770933652&Signature=onsA1kv9aCV~aqK5maaojrTSwoXq5FX2-jcC5fAaAcYJq53dhbbaB3PVDHl2yOVSSZWkcXvAuEGgJWRkjlllRs6bZjFlhvIPN83iQiXQ4pnxgizZz5p7pQNeZzXZmGLrt0q3vLL7QtVMuaZIZ3Zixdj1sIKAH4k9VQb3qbaR2RcF7c7qjyFslfqow3xFQvLlHwnPRM-I-ubdLUiy-hDAUzQ3HIGwYZuQZaALDZwkIp77ybL9Y6RP6rSNHuRbEAda1rnPaDzAhJskLiRBWq50ku9A3Zfnf6j7q0PZsKF1WP1XzimgnDMNTb8442Px0h2heu7WAqGH08~bv3oaqlh-JA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Instructional services and instructional materials staff updated the board on the science textbook adoption process for a multi‑year cycle and explained how campus committees evaluated publisher materials.

The lede: The district reviewed publisher submissions recommended or listed by the New Mexico Public Education Department and reported there is not yet a final purchasing decision; high‑school reviewers favored Savvas (the transcript names vendors as \"Savas\"), while elementary and middle‑school committees were split between Twig (Twig Science) and Amplify depending on grade band.

Why it matters: Textbook adoptions shape curriculum, teacher planning and professional learning for the adoption cycle and can influence digital access and Spanish/EL resource availability for dual‑language programs.

What happened: Academic services said the state provides a recommended list; district campus committees narrowed choices and the district flagged three verification steps before final purchase: confirm digital access and Spanish/EL materials actually exist and are fully supported; confirm long‑term maintenance (for example, consumable kit replacement cost); and confirm budget alignment. District staff explained the adoption will cover several grade bands and that the adoption is expected to run for multiple years; math will be the next adoption cycle.

Additional details: Staff said middle school review included the sixth grade because district middle‑school boundaries and sixth‑grade transitions were part of the adoption timeline. Presenters also noted the state’s culturally and linguistically responsive designation was applied to few materials in the reviews and that staff will continue to check that designation and vendor commitments before finalizing purchases.

Ending: The board received the update for first‑read informational purposes; academic services said it will return with vendor verification details and a final recommendation for purchase and professional development.","District instructional staff described the textbook selection process for K–12 science: publishers were reviewed from the New Mexico depository list, the district is weighing digital access and Spanish/EL resources and final purchases will follow an additional verification of materials and budget alignment",{"_33":101,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":102,"_41":103,"_43":104,"_45":105,"_47":106,"_49":107,"_51":108,"_53":109,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":110,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":111,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6260643,"Gadsden ISD reviews measles protocol: 21‑day exclusion for students without proof of immunity; district reports 63 students lack two MMRs",494,9086000,9580000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3129453-8766f94848496add97ce120650769ac7&start=9086&end=9580","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3129453-8766f94848496add97ce120650769ac7/thumbnail_9086000.jpg","/articles/6260643/New-Mexico/Gadsden-ISD-reviews-measles-protocol-21day-exclusion-for-students-without-proof-of-immunity-district-reports-63-students-lack-two-MMRs","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6260643-30b079b322a80489caf730dcdc670b84/orig.mp4?Expires=1770933652&Signature=eUc1zzq3xQ7WRyit-x2buKabx5WpwHIUTJjmn9ARRBfWWmy4zmYHwCjGGP3GvtxTBAg9lhhLkuD1SsIt0f6FBd1WdamQkspZvr0iMlIPAoFRpMZ7KDodFl6fGXEU~HPqSjwzIghcimp~la5MRP91cHlQyHuUmoPMCYxnWTEwgLbnuGsU2rPMOW2VXjiB4J0kR0uOabJzbGpYu2VPm03af0R2sqW4iIGXvCMhEnnCeyN5aYytVlfk~jmrHuKiwNhFZp6oppw-D7PcCP50iPg-9CJde~7rEmDz3DI0I0xC~LkWINVTRJfzmUJta0w~KZAb13L5Qq02WDg-0M7rlgBY4w__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","District health staff briefed the school board on measles prevention, exclusion rules and the district’s plan to notify families in the event of a confirmed case in GISD.

The lede: Presenters described measles as a highly contagious respiratory infection and summarized the district’s intended response: when a confirmed case occurs on a campus, the school will notify affected families in writing and via the district’s messaging system; students without proof of immunity will be excluded for 21 days.

Why it matters: Presenters said measles complications can include ear infections, pneumonia and rare neurologic injury; they stressed vaccination as the primary prevention tool. In the meeting the district noted confirmed cases existed in nearby Dona Ana County and El Paso but said GISD had no confirmed case at the time of the presentation.

Details presented: Health staff reviewed clinical signs (fever, cough, conjunctivitis, Koplik spots, characteristic rash), the standard prevention (two doses of MMR provide approximately 97% effectiveness) and the forms of acceptable proof of immunity: documentation of two MMR vaccine doses or a positive IgG titer. The district said students who cannot provide proof of immunity will be excluded from school and extracurricular activities for 21 days following exposure on the campus.

District numbers and staff guidance: Presenters reported 63 students in GISD did not have documentation of two MMR doses at the time of the briefing; most campuses have very few or no students who lack two doses. When board member Flores asked about employee leave if staff are excluded, the administration said staff would currently need to use accumulated sick leave absent a state or federal emergency leave policy.

Ending: The district said it will coordinate with the New Mexico Department of Health on any confirmed case and will communicate campus‑specific notices in both English and Spanish; no change to district immunization policy was proposed at the meeting.","District health staff briefed the school board on measles prevention and response: confirmed cases in nearby jurisdictions prompted the board to reaffirm exclusion policies, proof‑of‑immunity requirements and communication plans for parents",{"_33":113,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":114,"_41":115,"_43":116,"_45":117,"_47":118,"_49":119,"_51":120,"_53":121,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":122,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":123,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6260649,"Gadsden ISD outlines secondary literacy plan: MLSS emphasis, AIM Pathway early start and disciplinary literacy coaching",1118,7378000,8496000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3129453-8766f94848496add97ce120650769ac7&start=7378&end=8496","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3129453-8766f94848496add97ce120650769ac7/thumbnail_7378000.jpg","/articles/6260649/New-Mexico/Gadsden-ISD-outlines-secondary-literacy-plan-MLSS-emphasis-AIM-Pathway-early-start-and-disciplinary-literacy-coaching","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6260649-7b9d648b659ddb457f9de409abba6705/orig.mp4?Expires=1770933652&Signature=jSEoSXsQAFJOwLb0k9xM6ddhBpuruF4jSMfwchZmfDDE3RyOdYbOD~yu7wGE8l1EBBBxPXL2wZm~YHhalWb5OLOM~FYuqMqzC9Abp23B9RVwA~FZEGgAGGCP6q3l-sjN86BlqqIngZrBMn27B4YIWjp~bCAvzS8LN6axqGZSEE2sflwLpmEeei0erdJ8tKOTxEOrWnkNFILhjPAIhSzH-~ca~BmZjAUchAHqUh8XiPr1RXhqBD8inqfHFu4KixjH4Xa94zeGbJfZawPPzh4j3DA6-mgEE3D-LkSpR7XVMVJO5tmFQRbhupc7UsIakj3nZHB7mNGP1no6sC23y-syrQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","District academic leaders presented a multi‑tiered approach to secondary literacy and intervention that centers classroom instruction and district professional development while expanding targeted interventions for students who need additional support.

The nut graf: The presentation emphasized that secondary literacy work centers on layered supports (MLSS — multilayered system of supports) and disciplinary literacy approaches tied to the science of reading. The district said it started implementation early on state programs for middle schools and is building teacher coaching, diagnostic options and a menu of intervention tools.

Academic services staff described the district’s layered approach: layer 1 strategies target all students in classroom instruction; layer 2 provides targeted supports within the classroom; and layer 3 is more intensive intervention still delivered with classroom collaboration. The district has partnered with SREB (Making Schools Work) to train secondary teachers in “powerful literacy practice,” and reported about 80 secondary teachers have participated in that professional learning so far.

The district described AIM Pathway to Reading (a New Mexico Public Education Department initiative tied to the science of reading) as a statewide program that will train all secondary ELA teachers; GISD said it received an early‑start grant this year for its three middle schools and one sixth‑grade site to begin training ahead of a statewide rollout. The district reported 25 schools in the state were awarded early‑start grants and that GISD’s three middle schools were among them.

District staff also described disciplinary literacy, which adapts reading and writing instruction to the genres and documents specific to each content area (for example, primary sources in social studies or lab reports in science). Nancy Torres, the district’s secondary ELA specialist, explained disciplinary literacy differs from elementary “learning to read” instruction because secondary students must “read to learn” across content areas.

On targeted interventions, presenters listed district tools (named in the transcript as “Flashlight 360,” Reading Plus, Imagine Learning and Momentum) that are used in ELD and special‑education settings and said intervention teachers are embedded at middle schools. The team said interventionists work alongside classroom teachers in PLCs and use proficiency scales to plan small‑group work. Staff said summer learning is intended more for application projects (for example, makerspace, drones or horticulture projects) rather than direct repetition of interventions.

Ending: Presenters said the district will continue pursuing grants and targeted professional development (including WestEd’s Reading Apprenticeship) and is evaluating diagnostic assessments for secondary grades to better measure proficiency out of high school. No formal policy change was proposed at the meeting.","District instructional leaders told the school board they are scaling multilayered supports for secondary literacy, pilot‑testing AIM Pathway to Reading training, expanding disciplinary‑literacy coaching and identifying intervention tools for some students","actionData","errors"]

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Gadsden ISD honors esports teams, national qualifiers and awards Gadsden Foundation scholarships; district celebrates 187 bilingual-seal recipients

Board hears proposed Boone Transportation contract with value‑added services; district staff to review contract details and legal language

Board reviews science textbook adoption process; middle‑school decision narrows to Amplify vs. Twig, high‑school preference for Savvas

Gadsden ISD reviews measles protocol: 21‑day exclusion for students without proof of immunity; district reports 63 students lack two MMRs

Gadsden ISD outlines secondary literacy plan: MLSS emphasis, AIM Pathway early start and disciplinary literacy coaching