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Albuquerque Public Schools board meeting, date not confirmed yet

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What happened

What happened at this meeting

Albuquerque school board reviews improvement plans for 10 charter schools 29:57

  • The board approved the October 7th, 2026 board meeting minutes. 4:00
  • The Albuquerque Public Schools board held a fall review of 2026⁠-⁠27 improvement plans for 10 charter schools, and a staff member said all 10 schools were on track as of the meeting. 29:57
  • Questions to charter leaders and governing board members covered board training requirements, compliance with federal funding requirements and chronic absenteeism. 36:38
  • The board president said the 10 schools receive $200,000 each, representing $2 million, and listed questions about whether the plans are being carried out. 1:28:20
Item by item (6)
  1. Opening and routine business 0:13
    • Students from Weary Elementary School led the Pledge of Allegiance in English and Spanish. 0:37
    • The board considered adoption of the October 21st, 2026 agenda and approval of the October 7th, 2026 minutes. 2:34
    • The motion to approve the October 7th, 2026 board meeting minutes carried. 4:00
  2. Student recognitions 4:37
    • A district official recognized an ensemble from the Manzano High School Choir that performed before the meeting. 4:37
    • The official recognized 12 APS students selected as winners of a county artwork contest hosted by the Bernalillo County Clerk's Office in partnership with APS. 8:32
    • The official said the contest drew 500 submissions, with 4 winners selected from each of 3 grade divisions. 8:32
  3. Public forum 15:09
    • The board secretary said 45 minutes were set aside for public forum and that 7 speakers had signed up. 15:20
    • Speakers at public comment raised a vermin infestation at James Monroe Middle School and enforcement of a uniform policy for custodial and maintenance employees. 18:49
    • Several speakers at public comment spoke about Sharia law and Islamic centers. 22:39
  4. Charter school improvement plan review 29:57
    • A staff member said the only new document for each school was a 30-day check-in and that the district charter office found each school on track to meet its 90-day goals. 30:31
    • A charter governing board member said new members must complete 10 hours of training and 5 hours each year after. 37:26
    • A staff member said any of the $200,000 each school receives must be connected to its 90-day plan and its improvement plan. 1:15:21
  5. Superintendent's report 1:25:01
    • A staff member delivered the report on behalf of the superintendent and said the district is listening as its listening sessions begin. 1:25:01
  6. President's report and announcements 1:28:20
    • The board president said the 10 charter schools each receive $200,000, representing $2 million, and asked whether the funds are producing measurable benefits. 1:28:20
    • The next meeting was set for November 4th, 2026, with a work session on Wednesday, October 28th at 5 PM. 1:34:01

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Video: posted by the district as “Regular Board of Education Meeting 10-21-2026”