Board of Education Meeting: June 09, 2026

The FMS Board of Education held a meeting on June 9, 2026, where key procurement-related discussions included the approval of the 2026-27 district operational budget and the annual purchasing procedures. The proposed budget addressed enrollment declines, mandated salary and operational cost increases, and allocated funds toward career and technical education, safety initiatives, and college readiness programs, totaling approximately $136.9 million in expenditures with a projected reserve of $30.5 million. The board approved a permanent cash transfer of $55.82 from an old federal grant to district operations. Additionally, the board reviewed and approved purchasing procedures compliant with New Mexico procurement code and federal requirements, including provisions for open Request for Proposals (RFPs) and vendor eligibility checks. Public comments focused heavily on opposition to selling school property for a data center due to environmental and community concerns, but no formal action on that issue was taken during the meeting. The board also approved an institutional name change for transcripts related to the juvenile detention center to Wildflower Academy.