Alamo Navajo School Board facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Alamo Navajo School Board |
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| Address | |
| P.O. Box 5907 Aloma, New Mexico, 87825 United States |
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| Type | Tribal school system affiliated with the Bureau of Indian Education |
| Established | 1979 |
| Superintendent | John Apachito Jr. |
| Deputy Superintendent(s) | Rick J. Padilla |
| District ID | 590004600023 |
The Alamo Navajo School Board, Inc. (ANSB) is an organization that runs a school for students from kindergarten through 12th grade. This school is located in Alamo, New Mexico. It works closely with the Bureau of Indian Education (BIE). Besides the school, the ANSB also helps manage a health clinic and other important public services in the Alamo community.
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History of the School Board
How the School Board Started
In 1979, a special law called the Indian Self Determination and Education Assistance Act was passed. This law allowed Native American communities to have more control over their own services, including education. Because of this law, the local school board for Alamo was created in 1979.
Opening the School
The Alamo Community Navajo School first opened its doors on October 1, 1979. It started with classes for students from kindergarten to 8th grade. At first, the school used four portable buildings as its campus. A high school program was added later, on December 15, 1980.
Role in the Community
By 2012, the school board was a very important part of the Alamo community. It was the main employer for many people living there. Since the school board received money from the federal government, it could also help with public projects. These projects included things like building or improving roads and other community facilities. This meant the community could get these projects done without needing to go through the larger Navajo Nation government. Because of its big role, some people described the school board as the "real" government of Alamo.
Community Concerns
In 2018, some parents raised concerns about how the school board was spending money. They pointed out that a large amount, about $497,000, was spent on things that were not directly related to teaching students. A group of parents gathered 299 signatures on a petition. This petition asked for a review of the board members, following rules set by the Navajo Election Administration. In 2019, there were also concerns raised about how some former board members had used federal funds.
Student Information
Student Enrollment
In 2022, there were 293 students attending the Alamo Navajo School.
Student Learning Progress
The school tracks how well students are doing in subjects like math and English. In the 2014–2015 school year, about 1% of students were considered good at math. This number went up to 3% in the 2015–2016 school year. For English, about 4% of students were good at it in the 2015–2016 school year. By 2022, the numbers showed improvement: 5% of students were good at math, and 8% were good at reading. Also, in 2022, all students at the school were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch programs.
See also
External links
- Alamo Navajo School Board
