July 2026 Board Meeting

The July 2026 Board Meeting of Hobbs Municipal Schools included several procurement and budget-related discussions. The board approved the agenda and minutes, and considered updates to elementary and secondary handbooks, including a new personal device policy. They reviewed human resources reports and approved the employee handbook with changes related to absence management and staff conduct. Significant updates were provided on ongoing construction and capital improvement projects, including progress on Hauser and Del Norte schools, roofing repairs, HVAC upgrades, and furniture procurement. The board approved the transportation handbook and unanimously approved the bus contract with B and G, the district's sole transportation provider since 2023, following an RFP process. Financial matters included approval of expenditures, investments, and multiple BARs (budget adjustment requests) related to federal Title programs and transportation budget adjustments. The board also approved six RFP awards for services including concession chips, athletic trainers, fine arts, fuel services, and therapeutic educational services, with some contracts involving ongoing negotiations due to cost increases. Additionally, the board discussed an upcoming RFP for property management services to support teacher housing options, aiming to contract for up to 10 housing units to assist staff recruitment and retention. Policy updates from the New Mexico School Board Association were presented and approved on first reading. The meeting concluded with approval of the superintendent's contract and announcements about upcoming school events and professional development.