March 2026 Board Meeting

The Hobbs Municipal Schools Board held its March 25, 2026 meeting, which included recognitions of student achievements and staff certifications, updates on enrollment and attendance, and extensive discussions on budget planning and capital improvement projects. Key procurement-related items included approval of an updated long-standing agreement between the city and schools, ongoing capital projects such as HVAC and electrical upgrades at multiple campuses, roofing repairs, and construction of an indoor batting cage with Parkhill as the contractor. The board also reviewed and approved the 2024-2025 financial and federal audits, noting a clean unmodified opinion and compliance with federal programs. Budget planning for the 2026-27 school year was discussed, highlighting an increased unit value and potential for targeted salary investments. The superintendent's contract was extended by one year following a closed session evaluation. No new contract awards or RFPs were explicitly mentioned, but several capital improvement projects and budget allocations were addressed with motions passed for approvals.