During the Finance Committee Meeting on March 8, 2025, a pressing issue emerged regarding the need for creative solutions to support children during the summer months. Advocate Miss Duran highlighted the critical situation faced by students who rely on school meals while their parents are at work. She emphasized the importance of summer school programs, stating, "We have a lot of children that go to school... I don't know how to get their meals at that point, but I think it is important."

Duran urged collaboration with local governmental entities, such as Taos County and the town of Taos, to explore potential funding opportunities that could benefit the school district. She acknowledged the challenges posed by recent transitions within the district but stressed the need for proactive measures to address these issues. "When you have an issue or a problem, you gotta work through that," she said, reinforcing the importance of advocacy and community support.

The discussion underscored the urgency of finding solutions to ensure that children do not go hungry during the summer, highlighting a significant concern for the community's youth. As the meeting progressed, the committee recognized the importance of addressing these challenges collaboratively, setting the stage for future discussions on student welfare and resource allocation.