Damien Farris

The meeting included a public forum where speakers addressed concerns regarding alleged retaliation for reporting child abuse, discussed the upcoming 250th anniversary of the United States, raised issues concerning the grade level expansion and staffing at Roosevelt Middle School, and criticized current middle school math performance goals and results. The Board also addressed the adoption of the agenda, approved the consent agenda, and considered the grade level expansion reorganization for Roosevelt Middle School.

The finance committee meeting covered several key business items, including an update on the district's investment program for the third quarter of fiscal year 2026, highlighting portfolio improvements due to tax revenue and conservative earnings strategies. Discussion also centered on the approval of intrafunction transfers for the grant budget, specifically regarding bus transportation funding and the reallocation of expired grant funds, and approval of intrafunction transfers for non-categorical operational funds, with inquiries regarding HVAC maintenance, software purchases, and contracting versus in-house staff capabilities. Additionally, the committee reviewed the statement of equipment to be taken out of service.

The Audit Committee meeting focused on an entrance conference for the fiscal year 2026 audit conducted by CliftonLarsonAllen LLP. Key topics included an overview of the audit engagement team, the responsibilities of the committee, management, and independent auditors, the risk-based audit approach being used, and the project timeline. Additionally, the committee discussed relevant GASB standards and disclosures required for the upcoming audit.

The committee held a meeting to debrief on the previous listening session regarding safety, where they reviewed attendance goals, participant demographics, and community feedback. Additionally, the committee discussed the planning for the upcoming July listening session, which will focus on food and nutrition services and transportation. This future event is being branded as a back-to-school occasion, featuring new menu item tastings and interactive opportunities with electric school buses.

The board convened in an executive session pursuant to the Public Meetings Act to discuss pending litigation regarding Albuquerque Journal versus APS. The discussion was restricted strictly to the matters specified in the legal citation.