N.M. Admin. Code § 6.30.15.10

Current through Register Vol. 35, No. 24, December 23, 2024

Section 6.30.15.10 - COMMUNITY SCHOOLS INITIATIVES GRANT PROGRAM

A. Eligible applicants may apply for funding to implement the community schools initiative.

B. A school district is responsible for any indirect costs associated with the establishment and implementation of a community school within the school district.

C. An eligible applicant that receives funds to transform a public school into a community school shall:

(1) use a rigorous, transparent, equitable, and evidence-based evaluation system to measure the effectiveness of the implementation of the community schools initiative;

(2) provide ongoing, high-quality professional development for staff that:

(a) aligns with the community school's core instructional program;

(b) facilitates and supports effective teaching and learning; and

(c) supports the implementation of school reform strategies and evidence-based interventions, programs, and practices;

(3) give the community school sufficient operational flexibility in evidence-based programming, curriculum, staffing, budgeting, and scheduling to implement a comprehensive community school framework focused on improving:

(a) community school culture and climate;

(b) student academic achievement;

(c) student attendance;

(d) student behavior, including through the provision of positive discipline practices, restorative practices, and other positive behavioral supports and interventions for students;

(e) quality family engagement; and

(f) for high schools, graduation rates and readiness for college or career;

N.M. Admin. Code § 6.30.15.10

Adopted by New Mexico Register, Volume XXXII, Issue 15, August 10, 2021, eff. 8/10/2021