“The Jemez Mountain Public Schools will graduate students prepared with the knowledge and skills essential to function in a democratic society.”

The Jemez Mountain Public Schools will work with families and the community to provide sound academic programs, proficient staff, adequate support services, responsible fiscal management, and safe facilities conducive to learning.  We will support a vision of excellence that students may reach their fullest potential as educated citizens.

The Jemez Mountain Public School District is operated in accordance with policies established by the Board and regulations developed by the Superintendent.  The Board, which represents the state and local community, adopts policies after careful deliberation, and the school administration implements the policies through specific regulations and procedures.  The Board and administration evaluate the effects of the policies and procedures and revise them as necessary.

To promote harmony, efficiency, uniformity of interpretation, coordination of effort, and fairness to all concerned, the print copy of the manual will be accessible at the District office and at such other places as designated by the Superintendent.

How the manual is organized.  The manual is organized according to the classification system of the National School Boards Association.  The system provides an efficient means of coding, filing, and locating policies.

There are 12 major classifications, each identified by an alphabetical code:

A     Foundations and Basic Commitments
B     School Board Governance and Operations
C     General School Administration
D    Fiscal Management
E     Support Services
F     Facilities Development
G    Personnel
H    Negotiations
I     Instructional Program
J     Students
K    School – Community Relations
L    Education Agency Relations