Rennette Apodaca

The Board Retreat agenda focused on several key discussion topics. These included opening comments from the Board President, a Tribal Consultation Presentation, discussion on transitioning from being a candidate to being an advocate for constituents and the district, and an overview of the Superintendent Evaluation Process. Further topics involved Board Culture, Norms, and Decision Making/Governance Roles and Guardrails, an overview of Board Services Procedures and Protocols, and team-building activities designed to foster a culture of unity and positivity.

The Finance Committee meeting included a discussion regarding the District's Investment Program for the Second Quarter of Fiscal Year 2026, noting a decrease in book yield to 3.77% while slightly outperforming market yield. Key action items involved consideration and recommendation for approval of several January 2026 budget adjustments, specifically Inter-Function and Intra-Function Transfers for both Grant Budget and Non-Categorical Funds. The committee also considered approvals for gifts, grants, and donations exceeding $5,000, the statement of equipment taken out of service for October-December 2025, and several district purchases or expenditures equal to or exceeding $500,000, including items related to E-Rate network switch replacement, USDA commodities processing, solar photovoltaic services, asbestos abatement, and a district-wide communication platform. Finally, approval for January 2026 Cash Disbursements was considered.

The Finance Committee meeting includes discussions on the district's investment program, grant budget adjustments for various projects including Housing Stabilization, Public School Capital Outlay Fund, CTE Department, APS Homeless Project, State Legislative Appropriations, and Attendance Support Funds. It also covers inter-function and intra-function transfers for grant budgets and non-categorical funds, approval of equipment taken out of service, gifts, grants, and donations exceeding $5,000, and district purchases or expenditures over $500,000 for audio-video equipment, managed print services, science instructional materials, and safety footwear. The meeting further involves reviewing cash disbursements and recommending consent agenda board approval for discussed items.

The Albuquerque Public Schools Board of Education convened to discuss and act on various agenda items. Key topics included progress monitoring reports for Interim Goal 3.1 regarding the Bilingual Seal, Interim Guardrails 1.1 related to Community Schools, and 1.2 concerning Student Success Systems. The board also considered revisions to Section 4.M.7 of the APS Board of Education Governance Manual and grant budget adjustments for several projects, including the Housing Stabilization Project and the Public School Capital Outlay Fund. Additionally, there was a review of 2025-2026 School Improvement and Transformation Plans for 13 Charter Schools.

This strategic plan for Albercake Schools is designed to foster student success by strengthening foundational skills in reading and math, and preparing students for college and vocational paths. Key priorities include addressing educational disparities for specific student groups, establishing clear expectations and accountability, and providing rigorous, culturally sustainable instruction through innovative learning experiences. The plan also emphasizes creating a supportive environment, encouraging family engagement, and utilizing innovative resource management to ensure equitable support for all students, ultimately aiming to help them reach their full potential.