Facts & Figures
Otero Elementary At-a-Glance
Administrators:
- Principal - Ms. Amy Bonine
- Assistant Principal - Sarah Lehmkuhl
Certified Staff Members:
- 3 Kindergarten Teachers
- 3 First Grade Teachers
- 3 Second Grade Teachers
- 2 Third Grade Teachers
- 2 Fourth Grade Teachers
- 2 Fifth Grade Teachers
- 1 P.E. Teacher
- 1 Art/Music Teacher
- 1 STEAM Teacher
- 1 CLDE Teacher
- 5 SPED MOD Needs Teachers
- 3 TAP (The Autism Program) Teachers
- 2 CSD (Communication and Social Development) Teacher
- 1 AN Teacher
- 2 Instructional Coaches
- 1 Counselor
- 1 Social Worker
- 1 Psychologist
- 1 Interventionist
Educational Support Personnel to include a Distinguished ESP:
- 2 Office Staff Members
- 1 Health Aid
- 1 Library Technician
- 12 Special Education Paraprofessionals
- 3 Kitchen Staff Members
- 2.5 Custodial Staff Members
- 1 Military and Family Life Counselor
2023-2024 School Culture Survey Highlights
Positives
91% of students report that adults at Otero care about them and notice if they have trouble learning something.
100% of families state that Otero embraces diversity and every child is accepted.
98% of staff report that administration is visible and the leadership team provides aligned feedback.
Improvement Opportunities
- 55% of students do not feel proud of the way Otero looks.
- 19% of families state their child does not feel safe telling an adult about being bullied.
- 33% of staff think their stress level is unmanageable and are unsure of the resources available to help in managing stress in the workplace.
Next Steps
- Determine the next steps with facilities for wall murals. Survey students on what they would like to see improved (curb appeal (rocks, grass), field, playground and interior).
- Change the narrative by highlighting the social groups and SEL happening daily in class and with mental health providers (social media/newsletters/etc.)
- Continue building teams (CKH/R.E.L.E.V.A.N.T Leaderships - Transforming Team Communication), working with the district Mental Health Services Coordinator on systems, need a break cards with break room.