Rio Rancho Public Schools public meetings in 2025
43 substantive meetings from 2025, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Board of Education
The Rio Rancho Public Schools Board of Education will meet on December 17, 2025, at 5:30 PM in the RRPS Board Room. The board will consider approving a new superintendent and the associated contract. The meeting includes procedural items such as approving prior meeting minutes and public comment periods.
- Approval of new superintendent
- Consideration of new superintendent contract
- Approval of prior meeting minutes (Dec 8 and Dec 9, 2025)
Board of Education
The Rio Rancho Public Schools Board of Education will meet in a closed executive session. The purpose of the meeting is to discuss personnel matters regarding the hiring of a new Superintendent.
- Discussion of hiring a new Superintendent
Board of Education
The Rio Rancho Public Schools Board of Education will hold a closed executive session to discuss hiring a new superintendent, as permitted under state law. No public votes or decisions are scheduled for this meeting.
Board of Education
The Rio Rancho Public Schools Board of Education will hold a special meeting to discuss and act upon the approval of top candidates. The meeting also includes a period for public comment.
- Consider approval of the Top Candidates
Board of Education
The Rio Rancho Public Schools Board of Education will hold an executive session to discuss hiring a new superintendent under New Mexico’s Open Meetings Act. No decisions are scheduled for this meeting; the discussion is confidential and closed to the public.
Board of Education
The Rio Rancho Public Schools Board of Education will meet to discuss legislative priorities and various grant agreements. The board is also reviewing recommendations for the Hall of Honor and a private grant for RioTECH.
- New Mexico Capital Outlay Grant Agreement for a fire protection system at Enchanted Hills Elementary
- $25,000 grant from TLC Plumbing for RioTECH
- Approval of Legislative Priorities
- Hall of Honor Recommendations
- Disposal of equipment per New Mexico State Statute 13-6-1
Board of Education
The Rio Rancho Public Schools Board of Education will meet in a closed executive session. The purpose of the meeting is to discuss the hiring of a new Superintendent.
- Executive session to discuss Superintendent hiring
Board of Education
The Rio Rancho Public Schools Board of Education will meet in a closed executive session. The purpose of the meeting is to discuss the hiring of a new Superintendent.
- Executive session regarding the hiring of a new Superintendent
Board of Education
The Rio Rancho Public Schools Board of Education will meet to discuss and vote on several key items, including the approval of a land purchase for Cielo Azul, capital outlay funding requests, and the awarding of multiple facility and IT contracts. The board will also hear introductory comments from the superintendent and recognize the Cleveland High School Storm Regiment Marching Band for their state championship.
- Approval of Cielo Azul land purchase transaction and delegation to close
- Consideration of FY 2026 Public School Capital Outlay Requests
- Award of RFP No. 2026-002-IT-Erate Category-1 for Internet Access
- Award of ITB No. 2026-003-FAC-Integrated Pest Control
- Consideration of Public School Facilities Authority funding for EV school buses and charging stations
Board of Education
The Rio Rancho Public Schools Board of Education is meeting to discuss limited personnel matters in a closed executive session, including hiring a new Superintendent and transitioning the retiring one. The meeting is primarily procedural, with no public discussion or decisions expected. The Board will evaluate the retiring Superintendent as part of the transition process.
Finance Committee
The Rio Rancho Public Schools Finance Committee meeting scheduled for November 3, 2025, at 4:00 PM in the RRPS Training Room (500 Laser Rd. NE, Rio Rancho, NM 87124) was canceled. No substantive decisions or discussions were held as the meeting did not proceed.
Board of Education
The Rio Rancho Public Schools Board of Education will meet on November 3, 2025, to discuss routine items including commendations, public comment, and consent agenda approvals. The board will also consider approval of class size waivers, a $10,000 donation from the Schumann Foundation, a New Mexico Capital Outlay Grant Agreement, and the award of an architect services contract for Rio Rancho High School.
- Approve $10,000 donation from Schumann Foundation
- Approve New Mexico Capital Outlay Grant Agreement for Fund 27107
- Award RFP No. 2026-001-FAC for Architect Services for Rio Rancho High School
- Approve class size waivers
- Approve disposal of unneeded equipment per NM State Statute 13-6-1
Board of Education
The Rio Rancho Public Schools Board of Education will hold a regular meeting with a report on artificial intelligence, public comment, and a consent agenda including budget transfers, equipment disposal, and conference requests. No major policy decisions or votes are listed on the agenda.
- Report on artificial intelligence by Richard Draper
- Consent agenda includes budget transfers, check summary, and equipment disposal per state statute
- Public comment period for items not on the action agenda
- Approval of board meeting minutes
Audit Committee
The Rio Rancho Public Schools Audit Committee is meeting to consider moving into an executive (closed) session under state open meetings and audit laws. The committee will also vote on approving the minutes from its September 22, 2025 meeting. The agenda is largely procedural with no substantive public decisions listed.
- Consider moving to an executive session under NMSA 1978, Section 10-15-1 and Section 12-5-6
- Approval of the September 22, 2025 Audit Committee meeting minutes
Board of Education
The Board of Education will meet to discuss administrative reports and action items via a consent agenda. The meeting includes reports on NMPSIA resolutions and NMSBA training, as well as a Hall of Honor recognition.
- Approval of monthly budget transfer report
- Approval of monthly check summary report
- Request to dispose of unneeded or unwanted equipment per New Mexico State Statute 13-6-1
- Review of Capital Assets Report
- Approval of October 3, 2025 meeting minutes
Board of Education
The Rio Rancho Public Schools Board of Education will hold a closed executive session to discuss limited personnel matters, specifically the hiring of a new superintendent. This is the only item on the agenda.
- Closed executive session under NMSA 10-15-1(H)(2) for superintendent hiring discussion
Board of Education
The Rio Rancho Public Schools Board of Education will consider approving a timeline, salary range, advertising strategy, and position description for hiring a new superintendent. The meeting also includes a consent agenda with budget adjustment requests and equipment disposal, plus public comment.
- Consider approval of timeline of events for hiring new superintendent
- Consider approval of salary range for new superintendent
- Consider approval of advertising strategy for new superintendent position
- Consider approval of position description for new superintendent
- Consent agenda includes BARs and disposal of equipment per NM Statute 13-6-1
Board of Education
The Rio Rancho Public Schools Board of Education will consider approving a Memorandum of Understanding with the National Dance Institute and discuss opening a superintendent search, including directing the district to retain a consultant. The board will also receive a report on final pricing for the district's General Obligation Bonds Series 2025 and handle routine consent agenda items such as budget adjustments, equipment disposal, and meeting minutes approval.
- Consider approval of MOU between RRPS and National Dance Institute
- Consider opening a superintendent search and retaining a consultant
- Final pricing report for Series 2025 General Obligation Bonds
- Consent agenda: budget adjustments (BARs), equipment disposal, meeting minutes
- Commendations for NMMEA Music Educator of the Year and Hall of Fame awards
Audit Committee
The Rio Rancho Public Schools Audit Committee will meet to approve minutes from August 25, 2025, and consider entering an executive session under state law for confidential audit matters. The meeting is largely procedural, with no substantive public decisions listed.
- Consider approval of August 25, 2025 meeting minutes
- Consider moving to executive session under NMSA 1978, Section 10-15-1 and Audit Act
Board of Education
The Rio Rancho Public Schools Board of Education will discuss and vote on several resolutions regarding school funding, teacher licensure, and student services. The board is also reviewing a preventative maintenance plan and agreements with arts organizations.
- Second reading of Policy 1022 regarding reporting student abuse of alcohol or drugs
- Approval of the 2025-2026 Preventative Maintenance Plan
- Agreements with Rockley Family Foundation Inc. and Santa Fe Opera
- Resolutions for funding: adequate buses, special education positions, capital improvement, and cyber security
- Resolutions for career-technical education, teacher licensure advancement, and SEG funding formula review
Board of Education
The Board of Education will review several business items including local DWI prevention programs and a lease amendment. The meeting also includes discussions on student drug and alcohol reporting policies and legislative resolutions.
- Approval of Sandoval County LDWI Program
- Approval of Sandoval County DWI Prevention and Intervention Program
- First Reading of Policy 1022 regarding student abuse of alcohol or drugs
- Award of ITB No. 2025-027-SND for New Mexico Grown Products for National School Lunch Program meals
- Amendment to the lease agreement for EMDC
Audit Committee
The Rio Rancho Public Schools Audit Committee is meeting to approve the minutes from July 28, 2025, and to consider moving into an executive session under state law for confidential matters. The meeting will then report out on the closed session before adjourning.
- Approval of the July 28, 2025 meeting minutes
- Consider moving to an executive session under NMSA 1978, Section 10-15-1 and related statutes
- Report out on the closed session
Finance Committee
The Rio Rancho Public Schools Finance Committee will discuss the monthly financial report and the 2025 bond project. The committee may also approve minutes from the May 12, 2025 meeting. No votes on new spending or policy changes are listed.
- Monthly Financial Report (Discussion)
- 2025 Bond Project (Discussion)
- KEV Report (Discussion)
- Approval of May 12, 2025 Meeting Minutes (Discussion/Action)
Board of Education
The Rio Rancho Public Schools Board will consider approving a $40,000 grant from Sandoval County for the UFO Historic Records Partnership, along with the Series 2025 bond preliminary official statement, the IHS School Improvement and Transformation Grant, and revisions to the Vista Grande Elementary property sale agreement. The board will also hear reports on summer school, attendance, and student water safety guidance.
- Consider approval of $40,000 from Sandoval County for UFO Historic Records Partnership
- Consider approval of Series 2025 Bond Preliminary Official Statement
- Consider approval of IHS School Improvement and Transformation Grant
- Consider approval of revisions to Vista Grande Elementary property sale agreement
- Second reading of Policy 406 (Trips by Students) and Policy 744 (Travel, Per Diem, Mileage)
Audit Committee
The Audit Committee will meet to approve the agenda and the June 23, 2025, meeting minutes. The committee also has a motion to move into an executive session.
- Approval of June 23, 2025, meeting minutes
- Consideration of moving to an executive session
Board of Education
The Rio Rancho Public Schools Board of Education will discuss and potentially act on increasing several types of district fees. The board will also review policies regarding wireless communication devices, student trips, and travel payments.
- Proposed fee increases for Facilities Use, Gate Receipts, and Parking Fees
- Second reading of Policy 1033: Wireless Communication Devices
- First reading of Policy 406: Trips by Students
- First reading of Policy 744: Travel, Per Diem, and Mileage Payments
- Request to dispose of unneeded or unwanted equipment per New Mexico State Statute 13-6-1
Board of Education
The Rio Rancho Public Schools Board of Education will consider approving three resolutions: one to establish an estimated debt service property tax rate, one authorizing the issuance of Series 2025 bonds, and one related to the Open Meetings Act. The board will also discuss a first reading of a policy on wireless communication devices and consider awarding a contract for food and beverage vending machine services. Consent agenda items include budget transfers, check summaries, equipment disposal, conference requests, and approval of previous meeting minutes.
- Consider approval of Resolution #25-002 establishing an estimated debt service property tax rate
- Consider approval of Resolution #25-003 authorizing the issuance of Series 2025 bonds
- First reading of Policy 1033 on wireless communication devices
- Consider award of RFP No. 2025-019-FIN for food and beverage vending machine services
- RRPS Bond Sale and Finance Plan Update from RBC Capital Markets
Audit Committee
The Audit Committee will meet to approve the agenda and the minutes from January 27, 2025. The meeting includes a scheduled executive session for confidential matters.
- Approval of January 27, 2025 meeting minutes
- Executive session per NMSA 1978 and the Audit Act
Board of Education
The Rio Rancho Public Schools Board of Education will consider approving a resolution calling for a district bond election and a real estate transaction for the Vista Grande Elementary property. The board will also vote on renaming the District Social Communications Program, ratifying a negotiated union agreement, and awarding a general contract on demand.
- Consider approval of Resolution and Proclamation Calling for a District Election (bond election)
- Consider approval of a Real Estate Transaction for Vista Grande Elementary Property and Delegation to Close
- Consider approval of renaming the District Social Communications Program to the Wheeler Social Communications Program
- Consider approval of the Ratified Negotiated Union Agreement
- Consider award of RFP No. 2025-021-FAC- General Contract on Demand
Board of Education
The Rio Rancho Public Schools Board of Education will consider approving a $10,000 donation from the Rio Rancho Education Foundation, awarding contracts for bituminous paving, fencing materials, and bleacher/wall partition inspection and repair, and approving the IDEA application for special education services. The meeting also includes commendations for state champion track teams and a student nutrition report.
- Consider approval of the IDEA application for special education services
- Consider approval of a $10,000 donation from the Rio Rancho Education Foundation
- Consider award of ITB No. 2025-020-FAC for bituminous paving and related work
- Consider award of ITB No. 2025-025-FAC for fencing materials and repair on demand
- Consider award of ITB No. 2025-024-FAC for bleacher and wall partition inspection and repair
Board of Education
The Rio Rancho Public Schools Board of Education will consider approving the 2025-2026 budget and the Fine Arts Education Act application for the next school year. The board will also vote on a contract for the Vista Grande roof replacement. Other business includes consent agenda items such as budget transfers, check summaries, and equipment disposal.
- Consider approval of the 2025-2026 Budget
- Consider approval of the Fine Arts Education Act (FAEA) Application for 2025-26 SY
- ITB No. 2025-022-FAC- Vista Grande Roof Replacement contract award
- Legislative update from Chief Legal Counsel and Government Relations
- Commendations for DECA State Winners, Project Linus, and Intel Reading for Miles
Finance Committee
The Rio Rancho Public Schools Finance Committee will meet to discuss the 25-26 budget and the 2025 General Obligation Bond. The committee will also consider approving the meeting minutes from April 28, 2025.
- Discussion of the 25-26 Budget
- Discussion of the 2025 GO Bond
- Consider approval of April 28, 2025 meeting minutes
Finance Committee
The Rio Rancho Public Schools Finance Committee will discuss the preliminary budget report for Fiscal Year 25-26. The meeting includes a year-to-date financial review and a discussion on a land transaction.
- Fiscal Year 25-26 Budget Preliminary Report
- Year-to-Date Financial Review
- Land Transaction discussion
- Compensation Budgeted Expenditures and KEV School Cash Update
Board of Education
The Rio Rancho Public Schools Board of Education will discuss and vote on instructional calendars for the 2025-2026 school year. The board is also reviewing a food services management contract and an online learning platform recommendation.
- Approval of School Calendars for the 2025-2026 School Year
- Approval of RFP No. 2025-018-SND- Food Services Management
- Recommendation for Online Learning Platform
- Proposed repeal of Board Policy 712 regarding Employee Use of Tobacco products
- 2025-2026 NMPED State Bilingual Multicultural Education and Title III funding applications
Board of Education
The Rio Rancho Public Schools Board of Education will consider approving a middle school boundary change recommendation. The board will also vote on the superintendent's evaluation for the 2024-2025 school year and a draft school board calendar for 2025-2026. Other action items include a donation from Leadership Sandoval County and a first reading of a proposed policy repeal.
- Consider approval of Middle School Boundary Change Recommendation
- Consider approval of the Superintendent's Evaluation for the 2024-2025 School Year
- Consider approval of the DRAFT School Board Calendar for the 2025-2026 School Year
- Consider approval for a donation from Leadership Sandoval County
- First Reading of proposed repeal to Board Policy 712, Employee Use of Tobacco products
Board of Education
The Rio Rancho Public Schools Board of Education will discuss and vote on recommended science instructional materials for both elementary and secondary levels. The board will also review a transportation bell time study and conduct a closed session for the Superintendent's 2024-25 evaluation.
- Approval of recommended Elementary Science Instructional Materials
- Approval of recommended Secondary Science Instructional Materials
- Rio Rancho Bell Time Study report
- Bond/Project Update
- Disposal of equipment per New Mexico State Statute 13-6-1
Board of Education
The Rio Rancho Public Schools Board of Education will discuss and potentially act on the future of the Montessori Program and the creation of a Science Magnet School at Rio Rancho Elementary. The board will also review the draft instructional calendar for the 2025-26 school year and award several contracts.
- Decision on sunsetting the Montessori Program
- Proposal for a Science Magnet School at Rio Rancho Elementary
- Draft 2025-26 school year instructional calendar
- RFP No. 2025-017-FAC for architect design services for Cleveland HS classroom addition and security vestibule upgrade
- RFP No. 2025-016-COO for Special Education Program Review
Finance Committee
The Rio Rancho Public Schools Finance Committee will review the monthly financial report and key performance indicators. The committee will also discuss the budget outlook for fiscal year 2026 and investment performance.
- Monthly Financial Report and KPI's discussion
- FY 26 Budget Outlook discussion
- Investment Performance and KEV School Cash Digital Payments discussion
- Approval of October 28, 2024 meeting minutes
Board of Education
The Rio Rancho Public Schools Board of Education will discuss and take action on second readings of several board policies. The meeting also includes a data accountability report and commendations for staff and students.
- Second reading of Board Policy 707: Labor Management Relations
- Second reading of Board Policy 709: Staff Personal Security and Safety
- Second reading of Board Policy 715: Reporting Acts of Violence and Vandalism (Repeal)
- Second reading of Board Policy 750: COVID-19 Pandemic
- Second reading of Board Policy 1027: Drug-Free Schools- Students
Audit Committee
The Rio Rancho Public Schools Audit Committee will consider recommending the extension of Beasley, Mitchell & Co. to conduct the district's annual audit. They will also vote on approving the November 12, 2024 meeting minutes and consider moving into executive session.
- Consider recommendation to extend Beasley, Mitchell & Co. for the district's annual audit
- Consider approval of meeting minutes from November 12, 2024
- Consider moving to executive session under state Open Meetings Act and Audit Act
Board of Education
The Rio Rancho Public Schools Board of Education will discuss and vote on extending Beasley, Mitchell & Co. as the district's auditor, approving a CTE Joint Use Agreement with Central New Mexico Community College, and awarding contracts for gym floor repair, HVAC filters, fire protection services, and special education staffing. The board will also hold first readings of proposed policy changes on labor relations, staff safety, COVID-19, and drug-free schools.
- Consider extending Beasley, Mitchell & Co. as district auditor
- Consider approval of CTE Joint Use Agreement Amendments with CNM
- Consider award of RFP for gym floor inspection, repair, and maintenance
- Consider award of ITB for HVAC filters and installation
- First reading of proposed changes to Board Policy 707 on labor management relations
Board Work Session
The Rio Rancho Public Schools Board of Education will hold a work session focused on PreK expansion, presented by the Elementary School Improvement Officer and the Executive Director of Special Services. The board will also approve the prioritized agenda and proposed time allocations. No votes or decisions are scheduled; this is a discussion-only session.
- PreK expansion discussion led by Janna Chenault and Jerry Reeder
- Approval of prioritized agenda and time allocations
- Work session is not livestreamed
- Meeting at RRPS Training Center, 500 Laser Rd. NE
Board of Education
The Rio Rancho Public Schools Board of Education will consider approving a Pre-K expansion plan for the 2025-2026 school year. They will also vote on a $3,000 donation from Don Chalmers Ford to RioTECH and the award of a cabling contract for Maggie Cordova Elementary School. Second readings of several employee-related board policies are scheduled for action.
- Consider Pre-K Expansion Plan for 2025-2026
- Consider $3,000 donation from Don Chalmers Ford to RioTECH
- Consider award of RFP for E-Rate cabling at Maggie Cordova ES
- Second reading of Board Policy 711: Drug Free Workplace Employee
- Second readings of policies on employee termination, medical and non-medical leave