RISD School Board Meeting 6/9/2026

The Roswell Independent School District held a school board meeting on June 9, 2026, focusing extensively on budget approvals, contract awards, and operational updates. Key procurement-related discussions included the approval of the 2026-2027 fixed operating budget, which detailed revenue sources, expenditures, and staffing assumptions, highlighting a 1% average salary increase and changes to insurance contribution structures. The board approved several contract recommendations, including non-food bid awards for cafeteria supplies and the New Mexico Grown Grant Award supporting local food procurement. Additionally, the board reviewed and approved multiple federal and state grant applications such as IDEA, NextGen, Perkins, and Title IV, which fund various educational and safety programs. Facilities updates addressed capital improvement projects, including roofing, HVAC systems, and security infrastructure, with ongoing monitoring and maintenance plans. The meeting also covered the transition to a new student information system (Synergy) and discussed the need for an AI policy to be developed. Motions to approve budgets, contracts, and grant applications were unanimously passed, reflecting the board's commitment to maintaining educational quality and operational efficiency.