Board Meeting 4/14/26

The Los Lunas Schools Board of Education held a meeting on April 14, 2026, which included public comments primarily focused on the termination of a dance coach, Joni Thompson Armijo. The board approved consent items including scholarship recipients and then moved into a closed executive session to discuss pending litigation. A significant portion of the meeting was dedicated to the presentation and discussion of the 2026-2027 budget. The budget presentation detailed enrollment trends, staffing changes, insurance cost increases, and various federal and state funding sources such as ESSER, IDEA B, and Medicaid. The board discussed anticipated budget savings through natural attrition and reductions in certain positions, as well as the impact of enrollment declines and insurance cost splits on the district's finances. Board members emphasized the need for contingency planning given uncertainties in funding and enrollment. No specific contract awards or procurement actions were reported, but the budget discussion highlighted financial planning that could influence future staffing and resource allocations.