School Board Agenda & Packet Summary – APS – July 23, 2026

Meeting Information

• Public Body: Albuquerque Public Schools
• Organization Type: school-district
• Government Body: school-boards
• Meeting Title: Finance Committee - Jul 23 2026
• Meeting Date: 2026-07-23
• City: Albuquerque
• County: Bernalillo
• State: new-mexico
• Meeting Source URL: https://apsabq.community.diligentoneplatform.com/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Org=Cal&id=280
• Meeting Listing URL: https://apsabq.community.diligentoneplatform.com/Portal/MeetingTypeList.aspx
• Public Body Website: https://www.aps.edu/about-us/board
• Meeting Video URL: https://www.youtube.com/@APSBoardofEducation/streams
• Video Channel URL: https://www.youtube.com/@APSBoardofEducation

What Community Members Should Know

The Albuquerque Public Schools Finance Committee meeting on July 23, 2026, focuses almost entirely on financial oversight and recommendations for future Board approval. The committee is scheduled to review major grant budgets for Fiscal Year 2027, authorize numerous budget adjustments and transfers, consider several large procurement awards, and review June 2026 cash disbursements before determining whether to recommend the package for approval by the full Board.

The largest financial item is the proposed approval of approximately $317.15 million in beginning grant budgets for FY2027, reflecting an increase of roughly $80.85 million from previously approved levels. Significant increases are driven by federal Title I funding, Medicaid reimbursements, Title III programs, Pre-K funding, city and county grants, and multiple state and federal allocations that support instructional, transportation, student services, and capital programs.

The committee is also reviewing multiple service contracts whose estimated values exceed the district's $500,000 approval threshold. These include contracts for boiler maintenance, solar hot water systems, LEED consulting, restoration and repair services, student mental health providers, and substitute staffing. Several of these contracts will support district operations for three to four years and collectively represent many millions of dollars in potential expenditures as work is authorized over time.

While many agenda items are administrative, they directly affect school operations, facilities, student services, and long-term financial planning. If approved by the committee, the recommendations are expected to move to the Albuquerque Public Schools Board of Education consent agenda for consideration at its August 5, 2026 meeting.

Major Discussion and Action Items

FY2027 Beginning Grant Budgets

Finance staff are requesting approval of beginning grant budgets for Fiscal Year 2027 across federal, state, local, and capital funding sources. The proposed beginning grant budget totals approximately $317.15 million, an increase of approximately $80.85 million over the previously approved budget.

Major increases include:

• Title I Part A increasing to approximately $36.29 million
• Title XIX Medicaid funding increasing to approximately $41.12 million
• Pre-K Initiative funding totaling approximately $22.45 million
• New Title I Comprehensive Support and Improvement funding of approximately $2.94 million
• City and County Grants totaling approximately $3 million

The budget revisions primarily reflect actual allocations, carryover balances, revised revenues, and state funding releases rather than entirely new spending initiatives.

Grant Budget Adjustments and Transfers

The committee will review a grant budget adjustment for the Outdoor Equity Fund Grant (Fund 29102) totaling $40,000, along with June 2026 intra-function transfers affecting grant funds and non-categorical operating funds.

These transfers generally move existing appropriations between expenditure categories without increasing the district's overall budget. They help departments align budgets with actual operating needs near the close of the fiscal year.

Major Facilities and Energy Procurement Contracts

Several facilities-related contracts exceeding $500,000 require Board approval.

The proposed Solar Hot Water Systems contract would establish a three-year on-call agreement with Amenergy, Inc. for design, installation, and maintenance services. The estimated total spending authority is $2.25 million, although actual expenditures will depend on district needs.

The committee is also considering a Boiler Services On Call contract with multiple qualified vendors for an estimated $5.1 million over three years. Using multiple contractors gives APS flexibility to respond to maintenance demands across district facilities.

In addition, APS proposes awarding LEED consulting services for sustainable building projects through multiple on-call firms under a four-year contract with an estimated value of $2 million.

Restoration and Emergency Repair Services

District administrators recommend awarding restoration and repair contracts to multiple vendors for emergency response following water damage, fire damage, and similar facility incidents.

The proposed contract runs from June 25, 2026, through June 24, 2030, with an estimated value of $800,000. Multiple vendors would remain available on an as-needed basis to improve response times and maintain continuity of school operations after unexpected facility damage.

Student Mental Health Provider Services

One of the meeting's most significant student-service items is approval of an on-call contract for Student Mental Health Provider Services – In School Program.

The proposed four-year agreement, running July 1, 2026, through June 30, 2030, carries an estimated value of $960,000.

Multiple counseling organizations would be available to provide school-based behavioral health services. Evaluation materials rank Southwest Family Guidance Center, Wordsong LLC, Southwest Pueblo Consultants and Counseling Services, and several additional providers among the highest-scoring proposals.

The program supports prevention, counseling, and intervention services delivered directly within APS schools.

Substitute Teacher and Educational Assistant Staffing

Finance Committee members will consider approval of an on-call contract for substitute teachers and substitute educational assistant temporary staffing services.

Although detailed pricing is not included in the accessible packet text, the contract exceeds the district's $500,000 approval threshold and is intended to provide staffing flexibility when schools experience employee absences.

June 2026 Cash Disbursements

The committee will review June cash disbursements before recommending them to the full Board.

Cash disbursement approval provides financial oversight by allowing committee members to review district expenditures already processed during the month and verify compliance with district financial procedures.

Financial Matters

The packet contains numerous significant financial actions, including:

• Beginning FY2027 grant budgets totaling approximately $317.15 million.
• Approximately $80.85 million in beginning budget increases resulting from revised allocations, carryover funds, and grant awards.
• Estimated $5.1 million Boiler Services on Call contract.
• Estimated $2.25 million Solar Hot Water Systems contract.
• Estimated $2 million LEED consulting contract.
• Estimated $960,000 Student Mental Health Provider Services contract.
• Estimated $800,000 Restoration and Repair Services contract.
• A $40,000 Outdoor Equity Fund grant budget adjustment.
• June 2026 intra-function budget transfers for grant funds, operational funds, transportation, and capital funds that redistribute existing appropriations without increasing total authorized spending.

Several procurement awards are structured as on-call contracts. The estimated values establish spending authority over the life of the agreements rather than guaranteeing that the district will spend the full amount.

Policies, Ordinances, Resolutions, and Governance

The packet does not include major policy revisions or governance changes.

Instead, the committee's primary governance role is financial oversight. Committee members review grant budgets, procurement awards, transfers, and cash disbursements before determining whether to recommend these items for approval by the full Board of Education through its consent agenda.

Reports, Presentations, and Informational Updates

Finance staff—including the Chief Financial Officer, Budget and Strategic Planning staff, Grant Management staff, Procurement officials, Operations leadership, Human Resources, and Academic Services—are scheduled to present reports supporting each financial recommendation.

Supporting materials include:

• FY2027 beginning grant budget summaries.
• Grant budget adjustment documentation.
• Monthly intra-function transfer reports.
• Procurement evaluation sheets showing proposal scoring and vendor rankings.
• Board reports describing contract scope, estimated spending authority, pricing ranges, and contract terms.
• June 2026 cash disbursement documentation.

Evaluation sheets demonstrate that procurement recommendations were based on weighted scoring criteria including qualifications, experience, staffing, management approach, pricing, and applicable resident business preferences.

Personnel, Appointments, and Organizational Matters

The meeting contains relatively little personnel business beyond contracts that affect staffing.

The substitute teacher and substitute educational assistant contract supports district workforce continuity by providing temporary personnel when regular staff are unavailable.

The student mental health services contract expands the network of qualified counseling providers available to schools. Multiple vendors are recommended rather than a single provider, allowing APS flexibility to meet varying school needs.

No appointments, resignations, retirements, or Board membership changes are identified in the accessible packet.

Projects, Facilities, Infrastructure, and Operations

Facilities and operational items receive substantial attention.

Projects include:

• Solar hot water system design, installation, and maintenance.
• Boiler maintenance and repair across district facilities.
• LEED consulting to support sustainable design and construction projects.
• Restoration and emergency repair services for damaged facilities.

These contracts are designed to maintain building reliability, improve energy efficiency, support capital projects, and ensure rapid response following emergencies affecting school facilities.

Operationally, the grant budgets also support transportation, instructional programs, special education, English learner services, homeless education, nutrition programs, Pre-K initiatives, Medicaid-funded student services, and other district programs.

Public Hearings and Opportunities for Community Input

The meeting includes a Public Forum limited to agenda items.

Community members may provide comments regarding matters scheduled for Finance Committee consideration before committee deliberation.

The Finance Committee meeting is scheduled for:

• Date: July 23, 2026
• Time: 3:00 p.m.
• Format: Virtual
• Livestream: APS Board of Education YouTube Channel

The next Finance Committee meeting is scheduled for August 27, 2026, at 3:00 p.m., also to be held virtually.

Community Impact

The committee's recommendations affect many groups throughout Albuquerque.

Students may benefit from increased federal and state grant funding supporting instructional programs, special education, English learner services, mental health services, Pre-K, nutrition, and school improvement initiatives.

Families may see improved access to counseling services, continued facility maintenance, safer school environments, and uninterrupted educational operations resulting from substitute staffing and emergency repair contracts.

Employees benefit from operational funding that supports staffing, facilities maintenance, and classroom resources while helping departments align budgets with actual needs.

Taxpayers benefit from public oversight of significant procurements and grant funding. Committee review provides transparency before the Board authorizes large contracts and budget adjustments.

Questions Community Members May Want to Ask

1. How will the additional FY2027 grant funding be distributed among APS schools?
2. Which schools are expected to receive the greatest benefit from the expanded Title I and Medicaid funding?
3. How will APS monitor performance under the large on-call facilities contracts?
4. What metrics will be used to evaluate the effectiveness of the student mental health providers?
5. How are substitute staffing needs expected to change during the upcoming school year?
6. What projects are anticipated under the solar hot water and LEED consulting contracts?
7. How much of each contract's estimated value is expected to be spent annually?
8. What factors produced the significant increase in Medicaid-related funding?
9. How frequently are intra-function budget transfers reviewed by the Board?
10. What financial controls govern monthly cash disbursement approvals?

Important Dates, Deadlines, and Next Steps

• July 23, 2026: Finance Committee reviews grant budgets, contracts, transfers, and cash disbursements.
• August 5, 2026: Several procurement awards are scheduled for Board consideration according to the accompanying Board reports.
• August 27, 2026: Next APS Finance Committee meeting scheduled for 3:00 p.m. virtually.
• Following committee approval, recommended items are expected to advance to the Board consent agenda for final action where applicable.

Key Takeaways

• APS is considering approximately $317.15 million in FY2027 beginning grant budgets.
• Beginning grant budgets increase by approximately $80.85 million from previously approved levels.
• Boiler Services represents the largest procurement under review at an estimated $5.1 million.
• Solar Hot Water Systems carries an estimated $2.25 million contract value.
• LEED consulting services are estimated at $2 million over four years.
• Student Mental Health Provider Services would operate through June 2030 with an estimated value of $960,000.
• Restoration and Repair Services would provide emergency facilities support through June 2030.
• A $40,000 Outdoor Equity Fund budget adjustment is proposed.
• Monthly intra-function transfers adjust spending categories without increasing total budgets.
• Committee recommendations are expected to move to the full Board for consideration.

Official Sources

• Meeting source: https://apsabq.community.diligentoneplatform.com/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Org=Cal&id=280
• Meeting listing: https://apsabq.community.diligentoneplatform.com/Portal/MeetingTypeList.aspx
• Public body website: https://www.aps.edu/about-us/board
• Meeting video: https://www.youtube.com/@APSBoardofEducation/streams
• Video channel: https://www.youtube.com/@APSBoardofEducation

About the Public Body

• Name: Albuquerque Public Schools
• Organization type: school-district
• Government body: school-boards
• Location: Albuquerque, new-mexico
• County: Bernalillo
• Provider: diligent-community

Keywords

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