Los Lunas School District 1

The Board of Education meeting included the approval of the agenda and several consent items, such as purchases for digital credit recovery and a fine arts education grant application for the 2026-2027 school year. The board recognized a student athlete from Valencia High School for winning a state championship in powerlifting. The Director of Facilities provided a monthly construction update, detailing summer maintenance projects including gym floor maintenance, field turf upkeep, flooring replacements, canopy repairs, and safety testing for fire hydrants and emergency lighting across various school sites.

The board meeting featured a presentation and acceptance of a special audit conducted by the New Mexico State Auditor and the Haramo Accounting Group. The audit focused on governance, procurement practices, employee leave, and compliance with licensure requirements. The discussion emphasized the importance of public trust, transparency, and the need for clearly defined roles between the board and administration. Recommendations were provided to strengthen oversight, internal controls, and procurement adherence, while also noting that past investigations into alleged wrongdoing require further resolution.

The board meeting agenda included the presentation and approval of the LLS CARES Act, as well as the approval of the construction plan for Peralta Elementary.

The board meeting agenda focused on determining the method and timeline for filling the vacant board position in single-member district #2. Additionally, the board considered the approval and determination of a stipend amount for the acting superintendent, applied retroactively.

The board meeting agenda focused on several key items, including the approval of the local application for IDEA B Basic Entitlement and Preschool Entitlement sub-grant authorizations for the 2024/25 school year. Additionally, the board held a discussion and consideration regarding the movement of students to Ann Parish Elementary and the establishment of a work plan to facilitate the closure of Raymond Gabaldon Elementary.