Articles written by Renee Russ

Renee Russ, Guest columnist|Updated Nov 25, 2023

Clovis Municipal Schools and all public school districts in New Mexico are facing a significant challenge from the New Mexico Public Education Department. They are proposing a rule change that would mandate all school districts in the state adhere to a minimum of 180 student days per academic year, rather than to simply meet the 1,140 hour requirements stated in statute. Currently, CMS enjoys a calendar with 170 student days — a schedule that has served our community well. Although not impactful for the Clovis district, t...