Rio Rancho Public Schools public meetings in 2024
42 substantive meetings from 2024, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Board of Education
The Rio Rancho Public Schools Board of Education will discuss and vote on graduation requirements for the Class of 2029 and the Hall of Honor Class of 2025. The board will also review several personnel policies and the order of business for board meetings.
- Approval of graduation requirements for the Class of 2029
- Approval for the Hall of Honor Class of 2025
- Second reading of Policy 209: Agendas and Order of Business for Board Meetings
- First readings of policies regarding Drug Free Workplace, Employee Termination, Medical Leave, and Non-Medical Leave
- Request to dispose of unneeded equipment per New Mexico State Statute 13-6-1
Board Work Session
The Rio Rancho Public Schools Board will hold a work session to discuss graduation requirements. The meeting includes a call to order, quorum ascertainment, and approval of the agenda. No votes or decisions are scheduled; this is a discussion-only session.
- Discussion of graduation requirements by district officials
- Approval of prioritized agenda and time allocations
Board of Education
The Rio Rancho Public Schools Board of Education will consider approving the district's 2025 legislative priorities, a landscaping maintenance contract (ITB No. 2025-007-FAC), and FY 26 capital outlay projects. The board will also hold a first reading of changes to Policy 209 on agendas and order of business. Consent agenda items include budget transfers, check summaries, equipment disposal, conference requests, and meeting minutes.
- Consider approval of 2025 Legislative Priorities
- Consider approval of ITB No. 2025-007-FAC for Landscaping Maintenance
- Consider approval of FY 26 Capital Outlay Projects
- First reading of changes to Policy 209 on Agendas and Order of Business
- Commendations for Rio Rancho High School Marching Band and art winner Kiana Aragon
Audit Committee
The Rio Rancho Public Schools Audit Committee will meet on November 12, 2024, to discuss and potentially approve the minutes from its October 28, 2024 meeting. The committee will also consider moving into a closed executive session, as permitted by state law, to discuss confidential matters.
- Approval of the Audit Committee Meeting Minutes for October 28, 2024
- Consideration of moving into an Executive Session under NMSA 1978, Section 10-15-1 and other applicable laws
Finance Committee
The Rio Rancho Public Schools Finance Committee will meet to review the GO Bond, consider approval of the August 12, 2024 meeting minutes, and discuss the prioritized agenda. The meeting is primarily procedural, with no major new business or financial decisions on the agenda.
- GO Bond Review (Discussion) led by Mike Baker, Chief of Operations
- Approval of Meeting Minutes from August 12, 2024
- Approval of Prioritized Agenda
- Upcoming meetings: Special Audit Committee and Regular Board Meeting on November 4, 2024
Audit Committee
The Rio Rancho Public Schools Audit Committee is meeting to approve its September 23, 2024 meeting minutes and to consider moving into an executive (closed) session, as permitted under state law. The agenda includes no other substantive public business; the executive session is for confidential matters allowed by the Open Meetings Act and Audit Act.
- Approval of Audit Committee meeting minutes from September 23, 2024
- Motion to enter executive session under NMSA 1978, Section 10-15-1 and Audit Act Section 12-5-6
Board of Education
The Rio Rancho Public Schools Board of Education will hold a regular meeting on October 28, 2024, at 5:30 PM. The board will consider approving a $10,000 donation from the Schumann Foundation for the Level All program and conduct a second reading of Policy 806 on animals on school property. Reports will cover donations, Pre-K updates, and human resources. Public comment is limited to three minutes per speaker.
- Consider approval of $10,000 Schumann Foundation donation for Level All program
- Second reading of Policy 806 - Animals on School Property
- Report on Freemasonry Masonic Lodge #76 donation of tablets for elementary reading
- Consent agenda includes budget adjustment requests (BARs), equipment disposal, conference requests, and meeting minutes
- Pre-K update and Human Resources report
Board of Education
The Rio Rancho Public Schools Board of Education will hear a report on the 2024 bond sale and consider approving memorandums of understanding with the Santa Fe Opera and the National Dance Institute. The board will also hold a first reading of a policy on animals on school property and vote on moving forward with arts integration at two elementary schools. A consent agenda includes budget transfers, check summaries, and equipment disposal.
- Report on 2024 Bond Sale by RBC Capital
- Consider approval of MOU between Santa Fe Opera and RRPS
- Consider approval of MOU between National Dance Institute and RRPS
- First reading of Board Policy 806- Animals on School Property
- Consider approval to move forward with arts integration at Sandia Vista and Enchanted Hills Elementary
Board Work Session
The Rio Rancho Public Schools Board will hold a work session to discuss a proposal on arts integration in schools. The meeting includes procedural items like call to order and quorum confirmation. No votes are expected as this is a work session.
- Discussion of Arts Integration proposal by Dr. Kurt Schmidt, Executive Director of Fine Arts
Audit Committee
The Rio Rancho Public Schools Audit Committee will meet to approve the agenda and minutes from August 26, 2024. The committee will also consider moving into a closed executive session as permitted by state law. The meeting is scheduled for September 23, 2024, at the RRPS Training Room.
- Approval of meeting minutes for August 26, 2024
- Consideration of moving to an Executive Session under NMSA 1978, Section 10-15-1 and other confidentiality provisions
Board of Education
The Rio Rancho Public Schools Board of Education will consider approving a revised purchase and sale agreement for the Shining Stars property and delegating authority to close the transaction. The board will also vote on adopting the RAMP Award Program for school counseling, accepting a donated decommissioned police vehicle for the CTE program, and updating the 24-25 instructional calendar. Consent agenda items include budget adjustment requests, capital asset inventory, equipment disposal, conference requests, and approval of prior meeting minutes.
- Consider approval of the Revised Purchase and Sale Agreement for the Shining Stars Property and Delegation to Close Transaction
- Consider approval of the RAMP Award Program
- Consider approval to Receive a Police Vehicle for CTE
- Consider approval of 24-25 SY Instructional Calendar Update
- Consent agenda: BARs, Capital Asset Inventory, Disposal of Equipment, Conference Requests, Approval of Board meeting minutes
Board of Education
The Rio Rancho Public Schools Board of Education will discuss and potentially approve several items, including a bond preliminary official statement, a bond paying agent-registrar agreement, donations from St. Paul's United Church of Christ to three elementary schools, and the acceptance of three buses from Albuquerque Public Schools. The board will also consider a preventative maintenance plan and a request for proposals for an assessment management system.
- Consider approval of donations from St. Paul's United Church of Christ to Puesta Del Sol Elementary, Rio Rancho Elementary, and Colinas del Norte Elementary
- Consider approval of the Bond Preliminary Official Statement
- Consider approval of the Bond Paying Agent-Registrar Agreement
- Consider approval to receive three buses from Albuquerque Public Schools
- Consider approval of RFP No. 2024-025 RADA- Assessment Management and Data Warehouse System
Board of Education
The Rio Rancho Board of Education will consider a resolution authorizing the issuance and sale of General Obligation School Bonds Series 2024, along with several New Mexico School Board Association resolutions on career-technical education, benefits, transportation, school safety, teacher licensure, special education, capital improvement funding, and cybersecurity. The board will also vote on a resolution related to the Open Meetings Act and a memorandum of understanding for a math implementation study. Consent agenda items include budget adjustment requests, equipment disposal, conference requests, and approval of prior meeting minutes.
- Consider Resolution #24-002 authorizing issuance and sale of General Obligation School Bonds Series 2024
- Consider Resolution #24-003 supporting Career-Technical Education
- Consider Resolution #24-006 on School Safety
- Consider Resolution #24-009 increasing Capital Improvement Funding
- Consider MOU for Math Implementation and Impact Study (grades 6-8)
Audit Committee
The Rio Rancho Public Schools Audit Committee will meet to approve the agenda, affirm a roll call vote from a previous executive session, and consider approving meeting minutes from July 22, 2024. The committee will also consider moving into an executive session under state law. The agenda is largely procedural with no substantive policy or financial decisions listed.
- Affirm roll call vote for the July 22, 2024 executive session
- Consider approval of meeting minutes from July 22, 2024
- Consider approval of moving to an executive session under NMSA 1978 and the Audit Act
Board Work Session
The Rio Rancho Public Schools Board will hold a special work session to receive a design update for Independence High School. The meeting includes approval of the prioritized agenda and proposed time allocations, followed by the design presentation. No votes or decisions are scheduled; the session is informational.
- Independence High School design update presented by Patrick Martinez, Executive Director of Facilities
- Approval of prioritized agenda and proposed time allocations
- Work session held at RRPS Training Room, 500 Laser Rd. NE, Rio Rancho
Finance Committee
The Rio Rancho Public Schools Finance Committee will discuss the monthly financial report, the 2024-2025 budget update, and an enrollment update. The committee will also consider approving meeting minutes from April 29, 2024. No votes on expenditures or contracts are listed.
- Monthly Financial Report discussion
- 2024-2025 Budget Update discussion
- Enrollment Update discussion
- Approval of meeting minutes from April 29, 2024
Board of Education
The Rio Rancho Public Schools Board of Education will discuss and potentially act on several items, including the superintendent's evaluation, an increase to adult meal pricing, and approval of the NM Grads Grant for Independence High School. The board will also consider topics for 2025 legislative resolutions and receive a finance plan update.
- Consider approval of the Superintendent's Evaluation
- Consider approval for an Increase to Adult Meal Pricing
- Consider approval of the NM Grads Grant for 2024-2025 school year at Independence High School
- Consider topics for 2025 Board Legislative Resolutions for the NMSBA
- Finance Plan and Market Update from RBC Capital
Board of Education
The Rio Rancho Board of Education will consider approving a warehouse expansion contract (RFP No. 2024-027-FAC-RRPS) and a four-year Medicaid School Based Services Program agreement. The board will also discuss the superintendent's end-of-year evaluation in closed session and hear a report on the Pre-K Committee.
- Consider approval of RFP No. 2024-027-FAC-RRPS for warehouse expansion
- Consider approval of GSA for Medicaid School Based Services Program for fiscal years 2025-2028
- Move to executive session to discuss superintendent's 2023-24 evaluation
- Consent agenda includes disposal of equipment and conference requests
- Update on Pre-K Committee
Audit Committee
The Rio Rancho Public Schools Audit Committee will meet to approve minutes from April 15, 2024, and then consider moving into a closed executive session as allowed by state law. The agenda is largely procedural, with no specific financial or audit items listed for public discussion.
- Approval of meeting minutes from April 15, 2024
- Motion to enter executive session under NMSA 1978, Section 10-15-1 and related audit confidentiality provisions
Board of Education
The Rio Rancho Public Schools Board of Education will hold a regular meeting on July 8, 2024, at 5:30 PM in the RRPS Board Room. The board will consider approving a Joint Powers Agreement with the New Mexico School For The Deaf, changes to the Sandia Vista Montessori Program, and the Tierra del Norte Elementary boundary. They will also hold a first reading of a revised Title IX policy and discuss the superintendent's evaluation in executive session.
- Joint Powers Agreement with New Mexico School For The Deaf
- Changes to Sandia Vista Montessori Program
- Tierra del Norte Elementary boundary approval
- First reading of Board Policy 1004: Title IX
- Executive session for superintendent's 2023-24 evaluation
Board of Education
The Rio Rancho Public Schools Board of Education will hold a regular meeting to consider several action items, including a contract for the new Independence High School, a negotiated union agreement, and a contract extension with SFE for student nutrition. The board will also receive reports on student nutrition data and discuss a memorandum of agreement with the National UFO Historical Records Center.
- Consider approval of RFP No. 2024-024-FAC-CMAR Contractor for New Independence High School
- Consider approval of 2024-2025 Negotiated Union Agreement
- Consider approval of SFE Contract Extension (Amendment No. 8)
- Consider approval of Sandoval County LDWI Program and DWI Prevention/Intervention Program
- Consider approval of Memorandum of Agreement with National UFO Historical Records Center
Board of Education
The Rio Rancho Public Schools Board of Education is meeting in a closed executive session to review a long-term suspension or expulsion of an individual student, as permitted by state law. The session is closed to protect the student's personally identifiable information. No other items are on the agenda.
- Closed executive session under Section 10-15-1(H)(4) NMOMA
- Review of long-term suspension or expulsion under 6.11.2.12(G)(4) NMAC
Board of Education
The Rio Rancho Public Schools Board of Education will hold a regular meeting on June 3, 2024, at 5:30 PM in the RRPS Board Room. The board will consider approving the IDEA application for 2024-2025, the NMPED Title III funding application, and a request for proposals for an education technology inventory system. The agenda also includes commendations, a report on arts integration schools, and a consent agenda with routine items.
- Consider approval of IDEA Application for 2024-2025
- Consider approval of 2024-2025 NMPED Title III Funding Application
- Consider approval of RFP No. 2024-023-C&I for Education Technology Inventory System
- Consent agenda: disposal of equipment, conference requests, approval of May 13, 2024 minutes
- Commendations: NMSBA Student Achievement Awards, Spanish Spelling Bee, RRHS and CHS track teams
Board of Education
The Rio Rancho Public Schools Board of Education will hold a regular meeting with a single agenda item: an executive session to discuss the superintendent's end-of-year 2023-24 evaluation, as permitted under state law. No other business is listed. The meeting is open to the public via livestream, and public comment can be submitted online.
- Executive session for superintendent's end-of-year evaluation
- Closed session under New Mexico Open Meetings Act Section 10-15-1(H)(2)
- Meeting at RRPS Board Room, 500 Laser Rd. NE, Rio Rancho, NM
- Livestream available on RRPS YouTube channel
- Public comment accepted via online form
Finance Committee
The Rio Rancho Public Schools Finance Committee is meeting to approve its agenda, review the monthly financial report, and discuss advance planning. The agenda includes a possible executive session, but no specific business items are listed. This appears to be a routine monthly meeting.
- Monthly Financial Report discussion
- Approval of prioritized agenda
- Advance planning discussion
- Possible executive session
Board of Education
The Rio Rancho Public Schools Board of Education will hold a regular meeting on May 13, 2024, to discuss and take action on several items, including the Fine Arts Education Act application for 2024-2025, the Broadband Development and Connectivity Program grant, and naming the CTE Center as the Skilled Trades & Technology Center. The board will also hold a closed executive session to discuss pending litigation and potential property transactions. The agenda includes commendations for student achievements and routine consent agenda items.
- Consider approval of Fine Arts Education Act (FAEA) Application for 2024-2025
- Consider approval of Public School Capital Outlay 2024-2025 Broadband Development and Connectivity Program (BDCP)
- Consider approval of naming CTE Center as Skilled Trades & Technology Center
- Closed executive session to discuss pending litigation and potential property transactions
- Consent agenda includes cash transfer, equipment disposal, conference requests, and May 6, 2024 minutes
Board of Education
The Rio Rancho Public Schools Board of Education is holding a special meeting to consider approving the 2024-25 fiscal year budget, a facility use agreement fee increase, and a Clear Channel billboard license agreement. The board will also handle routine consent agenda items including budget transfers, check summaries, equipment disposal, conference requests, and approval of prior meeting minutes. Public comment is limited to three minutes per speaker, and no action can be taken on public comment items at this meeting.
- Approval of 25-24 Fiscal Year Budget
- Facility Use Agreement (FUA) Fee Increase with 10% and 20% options
- Clear Channel Billboard License Agreement
- Consent agenda: budget transfers, check summary, equipment disposal, conference requests
- Approval of April 22, 2024 board meeting minutes
Finance Committee
The Rio Rancho Public Schools Finance Committee is meeting to discuss the 24-25 fiscal year budget report and consider approving the minutes from the April 22, 2024 meeting. The agenda is otherwise routine, with no major decisions or public hearings scheduled.
- Discussion of 24-25 Fiscal Year Budget Report
- Approval of Finance Committee Meeting Minutes from April 22, 2024
Board of Education
The Rio Rancho Public Schools Board of Education will consider approving the 2024-25 school board calendar, a state bilingual education funding application, and several contracts including athletic apparel, external auditor, and legal services for social media litigation. The board will also discuss naming the CTE complex and hear reports on career technical education pathways. Public comment is limited to three minutes per speaker.
- Consider approval of 24-25 SY School Board Calendar
- Consider approval of 2024-2025 NMPED State Bilingual Multicultural Education Program Funding Application
- Consider approval of RFP No. 2024-020-ATH-Athletic Apparel
- Consider approval of RFP No. 2024-019-FIN-External Auditor
- Consider approval of RFP No. 2024-021-LEGAL-Legal Services for Social Media Litigation
Finance Committee
The Rio Rancho Public Schools Finance Committee is meeting to review the monthly financial report and the FY25 operating budget, and to consider approving the February 12, 2024 meeting minutes. The agenda is mostly routine financial oversight with no major decisions or public hearings.
- Monthly Financial Report by David Vigil, Executive Director of Finance
- FY25 Operating Budget report by Mike Baker, David Vigil, and Heather Gabaldon
- Approval of February 12, 2024 Finance Committee meeting minutes
Audit Committee
The Audit Committee will meet to approve the minutes from the November 13, 2023 meeting. The committee is also scheduled to consider a recommendation for an external auditor contract.
- Approval of November 13, 2023 meeting minutes
- Consideration of Recommendation for the External Auditor Contract
Board Work Session
The Rio Rancho Public Schools Board of Education will hold a work session to discuss developing a plan to expand early childhood learning opportunities. The session is a discussion item, not a final decision. The meeting is not livestreamed.
- Discussion on developing a plan to expand early childhood learning opportunities
- Work session, not livestreamed
- Meeting at RRPS Training Room, 500 Laser Rd. NE, Rio Rancho, NM 87124
Board of Education
The Rio Rancho Public Schools Board of Education will hold a regular meeting with action items including approving instructional materials for Health and CTE, developing a plan to expand early childhood learning opportunities, and second readings of policy changes on student/staff health and wellness and district credit card usage. The board will also consider a nomination for the 2024 NMSBA Scholarship and receive reports on CTE programs and commendations.
- Consider approval of instructional materials for Health and CTE
- Consider approval to develop a plan to expand early childhood learning opportunities
- Second reading of Policy 903, Student and Staff Health and Wellness
- Second reading of Policy 606, District Credit Card Usage
- Consider nomination for 2024 NMSBA Scholarship
Board of Education
The Rio Rancho Public Schools Board of Education is meeting for a regular session that includes a closed executive session, permitted under the New Mexico Open Meetings Act. The agenda lists no other public action items, only the closed session and standard meeting logistics.
- Closed executive session at 4:00 PM under Section 10-15-1.H.(8) of the New Mexico Open Meetings Act
- Meeting at RRPS Board Room, 500 Laser Rd. NE, Rio Rancho, NM 87124
- Livestream available on RRPS YouTube channel
- Public comment can be submitted via RRPS website form
- Agenda distributed to Albuquerque Journal, Rio Rancho Observer, KOB TV, KOAT TV, KRQE
Board of Education
The Rio Rancho Public Schools Board of Education will consider approving contracts for security equipment and installation, roof inspection and repairs, and three property purchase agreements. The board will also hold first readings of policy changes on student and staff health and wellness and district credit card usage, and receive a legislative report.
- RFP No. 2024-016-SEC: Security Equipment and Installation Services
- ITB No. 2024-017-FAC: Roof Inspection and Repairs
- Purchase and Sale Agreement: 4601 Northern Blvd NE, Rio Rancho, NM 87144
- Purchase and Sale Agreement: NW Corner of Montezuma Blvd NE and Kaiser Road NE
- First reading of Policy 903 (Student and Staff Health and Wellness) and Policy 606 (District Credit Card Usage)
Board of Education
The Rio Rancho Public Schools Board of Education will hold a regular meeting to hear reports on the 2023 audit and Kelly Services, and consider action items including a donation to the Orchestra Program, approval of RFP No. 2024-015-SND for kitchen equipment repairs and installation, and adoption of the 24-25 and 25-26 instructional calendars. The board will also enter a closed executive session to discuss potential property transactions and pending litigation. Public comment is limited to three minutes per speaker.
- 2023 Audit Report presentation by Accounting and Financial Solutions Group
- Consider approval of donation to Orchestra Program from George Thomas
- Consider approval of RFP No. 2024-015-SND for kitchen equipment repairs and installation
- 24-25 and 25-26 SY Instructional Calendar drafts for approval
- Consent agenda includes budget adjustment requests, equipment disposal, conference requests, and Feb 12, 2024 minutes
Board of Education
The Rio Rancho Public Schools Board of Education will hold a regular meeting with action items including approval of contracts for custodial supplies and nursing services, as well as a capital outlay award for broadband development. The board will also consider nominations for the NMSBA Excellence in Student Achievement Award and handle routine consent agenda items. An executive session is scheduled to discuss potential property transactions and pending litigation.
- Consider approval of ITB No. 2024-013-FAC for custodial supplies
- Consider approval of RFP No. 2024-014-SPCS for nursing services
- Consider approval of Public School Capital Outlay Award for Broadband Development and Connectivity Program
- Consider approval of NMSBA Excellence in Student Achievement Award nominations
- Consent agenda includes budget transfers, check summary, equipment disposal, conference requests, and meeting minutes
Finance Committee
The Finance Committee will review the monthly financial report and discuss budget binder navigation. The committee will also view a demonstration of an electronic cash receipt system.
- Monthly Financial Report discussion
- Budget Binder Navigation overview
- Electronic Cash Receipt System demo
- Approval of August 14, 2023, meeting minutes
Board of Education
The Rio Rancho Public Schools Board of Education will hold its regular meeting on January 22, 2024, to elect board officers and committee chairs for the year, receive reports on the city election and CTE building, and vote on consent agenda items and two grant agreements. The board will also accept public comment on non-action items.
- Election of Board President, Vice President, and Secretary for 2024
- Appointment of Finance and Audit Committee chairs and vice chairs
- Grant agreement for CTE traffic entrance access point (plan, design, build)
- Grant agreement for a school bus
- Consent agenda: budget transfers, check summary, equipment disposal, conference requests, meeting minutes
Board Work Session
The Rio Rancho Public Schools Board of Education is holding a work session to discuss athletics, fine arts, and student services. These topics will be presented by the respective Executive Directors for each department.
- Discussion on Athletics
- Discussion on Fine Arts
- Discussion on Student Services
Board of Education
The Rio Rancho Public Schools Board of Education will hold its regular meeting on January 8, 2024, at 6:00 PM. The board will swear in a new member, elect officers (President, Vice-President, Secretary), and appoint committee chairs. They will also hear a Career and Technical Education (CTE) update and consider a consent agenda including equipment disposal, conference requests, and approval of prior meeting minutes.
- Swearing in of new board member by Judge Cook
- Election of Board President, Vice-President, and Secretary for 2024
- Appointment of Finance and Audit Committee chairs and vice chairs
- CTE update by Patrick Martinez, Executive Director of Facilities
- Consent agenda: disposal of equipment per NM Statute 13-6-1, conference requests, approval of Dec 11, 2023 minutes
Board Work Session
The Rio Rancho Public Schools Board of Education is holding a work session to approve the prioritized agenda and time allocations, then hear an operations roundtable from district executives covering facilities, finance, nutrition, HR, IT, safety, and transportation. No votes on policy or contracts are listed; the session is informational and not livestreamed.
- Approval of Prioritized Agenda and Proposed Time Allocations
- Operations roundtable with eight executive directors
- Meeting at RRPS Training Room, 500 Laser Rd. NE, Rio Rancho, NM