EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) — The Socorro Independent School District Board of Trustees will hold a special meeting on Monday, May 5, to discuss the potential non-renewal and termination of dozens of teacher contracts for the 2024-2025 school year.
According to the meeting agenda, trustees will consider recommendations from district administration to not renew term contracts and to terminate probationary contracts as part of a reduction in force.
The proposed changes are due to program adjustments, staffing formula changes and a continued decline in student enrollment, according the agenda for the meeting.
Socorro ISD has estimated it needs to reduce its budget by $38 million for the 2025-26 school year, according to previous reporting done by KTSM.
Among those affected are teachers in fine arts, core academic subjects and career and technical education programs across several middle and high schools.
Affected staff also include elementary teachers impacted by an approved class size waiver that increases the student-teacher ratio.
The meeting is scheduled to begin at 5:30 p.m. Monday at the District Service Center Board Room, 12440 Rojas Dr.. It will be open to the public and livestreamed following this link.
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