Carlsbad Municipal Schools needs a new school board member. According to a press release, the school district is seeking applicants to fill the unexpired term of District V Board member, Tom Hollis, who has resigned. The term for this position expires on Dec. 31, 2025. This vacancy will be filled by remaining board members at the Jan. 17, 2023, board meeting.
District V covers the northwest portion of the school district, but please check with the schools if you think you might be interested to make sure your address is in the correct district. Interested applicants should submit written notices to the Superintendent by Jan. 9. A packet is available upon request at Carlsbad Municipal Schools Central Office. Thank you to former board member Hollis for his support for our youth.
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In other school news, Chevron recently made a very generous $145,000 donation to support the planning and development of the Carlsbad Municipal School District’s new Energy and Natural Resources Pathway.
According to the school district, since 2020, the district has been working on a redesign of the high school to transform it from a large traditional school setting to one of smaller relevant learning communities designed around career academies. These academies include the Academy of Arts, A/V & Communications (ATC), the Academy of Business & Information Technology (BIT), the Academy of Health and Human Services (HHS), and the Academy of STEM & Industrial Sciences (SIS). Chevron’s investment is in the district’s Energy and Natural Resources Pathway, which is part of STEM & Industrial Science.
The school district maintains that this approach that will allow students to focus on courses that align with their career aspirations. This will also fit in line with some of the developments at the college, and we appreciate Chevron’s very generous donation. The district is also looking for individuals to serve on advisory committees related to these academies.
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Eddy County Fire & Rescue has issued a press release describing a heroic rescue that took place on Nov. 16 during a structure fire at a residence off of Molinar Road. According to the release, Battalion Chief Jarred Stock was able to rescue an elderly woman from the smoke-filled building. There was heavy smoke inside of the house, and the woman was not able to make it out on her own. Chief John Mack says Stock’s quick thinking and bravery allowed the woman to make it outside without injury. The fire was extinguished and the cause was determined to be a wood burning stove. Thank you to Stock for his bravery and professionalism.
Sincerely,
Carlsbad Mayor Dale Janway