Candidate Forum for Socorro School Board

Candidate Forum for Socorro School Board

Summary: Math proficiency? Reading? The Socorro Consolidated School District forum tackled these high school problems. Candidates demanded high standards, strong principals, and classroom tools to ensure genuine learning over manipulated graduation rates.

Discussions focused on teacher recruitment through competitive pay, administrative support, and "grow your own" programs with New Mexico Tech. Rural resource gaps drew calls for maximized grants and broadband expansion. Vocational training and athletics emerged as vital for engagement, promising $80K jobs via community partnerships. Special education compliance with federal IEPs and age-appropriate library materials were generally agreed on.

A student's plea for playground repairs highlighted maintenance needs, while audience questions pushed vocational paths and athletics retention. On LGBTQ+ support, candidates stressed safe schools with parental consent; critical race theory faced opposition for promoting division over character. The forum underscored bipartisan unity to elevate Socorro's schools.

This Forum was brought to you by the candidates:

Cynthia Canner (Executive Producer)
Jane Anderson
Mark A. Martin
Ronnita Marie Montoya
Sefie Michael Anaya
Steven L. Edmondson

Moderated by:

David Koshkin
Lead Producer of KTEK
@NMTKTEK-007 (YouTube)
Iliana Perez
Socorro High School
Student Body President

Question Coordinators:

Russell Huffman
Publisher
SocorroCountyTime.com
Iliana Perez
Socorro High School
Student Body President

Venue:

Loma Theater
Socorro, New Mexico

Paid for by:

Canner for Socorro School Board
Special thank you to:
Free New Mexico Party for the generous donation to support this forum.
Campaign Committee (Jane Anderson)
Ronnita For School Board
Steve Edmondson for School Board