Board of Education Meeting: February 10, 2026

The February 10, 2026 meeting of the FMS Board of Education included significant discussions on district technology procurement and capital improvement financing. The board reviewed the history and future plans of the Farmington Learning Initiative, a one-to-one student device program, and approved a transition from laptops to iPads for grades 2 through 12 to reduce repair costs and improve sustainability. The board also approved the rescinding of an RFP for architectural and engineering design services, opting instead to continue with the current vendor via a purchasing co-op to ensure best pricing. Additionally, the board authorized the sale of $7.5 million in general obligation bonds through the New Mexico Finance Authority to fund various capital projects, maintaining the district's historical tax rate. Other procurement-related actions included awarding an RFP for professional collaboration services to Marzano and Associates as a corrective action from a prior audit. The meeting also addressed policy updates related to special education and behavior management, but no direct procurement actions were tied to those. Overall, the meeting focused on technology refresh procurement, bond financing for capital projects, and contract approvals for architectural and professional services.