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A student representative said the program reached thousands of people through mentoring, outreach events and camps and that teams won awards at recent competitions, including an Inspire Award at state competition and a Mentor/Motivate award at an Albuquerque event. The team said one FLL team qualified for the First Lego League world championship and that their FTC team had received state recognition.

The group asked the board to designate travel for students attending world competitions as student activity so attendance would not be negatively affected. They said the immediate funding target to reach world championship is $75,000, of which $55,000 would cover two teams' travel; they reported about $17,800 raised to date and listed a series of fundraisers planned through April.

The presentation also requested district support for stipends for after‑school STEM mentors to expand robotics programs across APS schools; the team said lack of after‑school funding limited outreach this year. The board thanked the team for their outreach and recognized their competitive achievements; the board did not take a formal vote on the request but staff said travel approvals would follow the usual activity‑trip process when teams qualify.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","APS Regular Board Meeting March 19, 2025","oneSentenceSummary","Students from the Astro Vikings robotics outreach program presented to the board about outreach, awards and a fundraising goal of $75,000 to send teams to upcoming world championships; they asked the district to classify travel as student activity and requested stipends for after‑school STEM mentorships.","taxTitle","ALAMOGORDO PUBLIC SCHOOLS, School Districts, New Mexico","taxId",74125,"location","New Mexico","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":77,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":78,"_41":79,"_43":80,"_45":81,"_47":82,"_49":83,"_51":84,"_53":85,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":86,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":87,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6115839,"Board approves consent agenda, multiple budget adjustments, contracts and HOSA travel to Tennessee",678,3374000,4052000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2736048-49651b3d271ec99dde537c446c0db516&start=3374&end=4052","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2736048-49651b3d271ec99dde537c446c0db516/thumbnail_3374000.jpg","/articles/6115839/New-Mexico/Board-approves-consent-agenda-multiple-budget-adjustments-contracts-and-HOSA-travel-to-Tennessee","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6115839-325ced46b9e1b188462b05ad744ada59/orig.mp4?Expires=1771142121&Signature=m4MlJrXno2AKJFxMv3aWmkTemVg3eyXazYvCOhmg9x-2lM4a1SsGEV3YTvx90x7c50O3l~QKDWVcH2eIgRmEPVDv7ydIjiZU~1AeMdntN~uVhkyCuUQZWNncySA7gEmOyUpC5U~LHgH204ipWkrZsEtLRnDzLWODH93K~wZ~fQw0iJQnDcYsT1q~I8xS1xofJ-0KenRptDMWMVuFbwJQGbi12PUB39S47ctOZFllUYGp63-~VtjPa4PiJqj1VNkd~4nf8tw0lKfU83Lo~cVVY5NYjLdSDmasuX-tL7oDRSfRGHaVC-lxJWah~v5vAybJQgBOabzeKdl7If8YhmvUcg__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Alamogordo Public Schools Board of Education on March 19 approved a consent agenda that included vendor contracts, multiple budget adjustment requests and a slate of community donations, and it authorized out‑of‑state travel for Alamogordo High School HOSA students to the Future Health Professionals international conference in Nashville, Tenn.

The consent list covered award recommendations for E‑Rate categories, multiple contracts (for accounting, communications, broadband and IT services), and dozens of budget adjustments across operational, food service and capital accounts. The consent items also listed donated goods and cash to the Tiger Care Center and student groups, totaling about $3,835 in named donations plus larger donated coat collections and other items noted in the packet.

During discussion board members queried the food service reimbursement line (\"Universal Free Meals\") and were told by staff that the state reimbursement fund will be used before year end to offset food‑service expenditures; staff said they expected full use of the allocation before June 30. Board members also received updates that Chaparral design revisions reflected reduced PSFA contributions in the district's favor.

The board approved the consent agenda and the out‑of‑state travel request by voice votes with no opposition. The HOSA travel was explained as contingent on students qualifying at state competitions; staff said up to 7–10 students typically attend the international conference.","The board approved a lengthy consent agenda covering contracts, budget adjustments and donated items, and authorized out‑of‑state travel for Alamogordo High School HOSA students to the international conference in Nashville.",{"_33":89,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":90,"_41":91,"_43":92,"_45":93,"_47":94,"_49":95,"_51":96,"_53":97,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":98,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":99,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6115845,"Board, acting as NMSU‑Alamogordo advisory board, approves $15M bond issuance to finance campus projects",912,7308000,8220000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2736048-49651b3d271ec99dde537c446c0db516&start=7308&end=8220","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2736048-49651b3d271ec99dde537c446c0db516/thumbnail_7308000.jpg","/articles/6115845/New-Mexico/Board-acting-as-NMSUAlamogordo-advisory-board-approves-15M-bond-issuance-to-finance-campus-projects","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6115845-337debb2a7582622e2b9bbab236800d9/orig.mp4?Expires=1771142121&Signature=F08YANRcEcC8kwQRHWF4o8br-pYZp35RBi3tAQFlxetD1yq~M3rAXhiWTT1Ux-f08TxvJBes7iJulhWwyatv63AaFi6QTZPK4L~Q0Keb-u6pd5Y0XgPJPKZ0Rw4zU9mgoIf~5C8SLsmJSGrHNMaqtQoC8j5wkpPVFHVleqsV3NJDzBSyKWksMF-vlD3PQ9jRYkRX53yMxmHwQIbIZ3Bw1yrU4PzR7umhVcUClYL6G6ZC~e6-itzynkRvMI8k88u8uorH3UbmV0kftEohAAOhQS9ZlaFhBjsurDW~GzcguJvKWbSzosumgFKJK2YL9lDNhKiyPenMdbchjcd5pmU7wQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Alamogordo Public Schools Board, acting in its advisory capacity for New Mexico State University‑Alamogordo, on March 19 approved two resolutions to apply for New Mexico Finance Authority financing and to issue $15 million in general obligation limited tax bonds (Series 2025) to fund campus projects.

NMSU‑Alamogordo campus leaders said the priority is replacing the campus Classroom Building (the \"CB Building\"), a 1968 structure rated in the campus assessment as failing and recommended for replacement. Tony (last name not provided), representing the campus, told the board the college will use bond proceeds to build a newer, code‑compliant classroom structure that can host growing CTE and nursing programs.

RBC Capital Markets estimated a debt‑service tax rate associated with the bonds of roughly $0.90 to $1.00 per $100 of assessed valuation; the New Mexico Finance Authority (NMFA) was expected to approve the loan application and for sale pricing to be set in mid‑April with closing in May. Eric Harrigan of RBC said preliminary interest rate expectations were in the 3.5%–4% range, subject to market conditions.

Modrall Sperling bond counsel Catherine McKinney (name in packet) reviewed the authorizing resolution and post‑issuance tax compliance procedures required for tax‑exempt bonds. The resolution delegates final sale execution to three officials within the NMSU‑Alamogordo governance structure within stated parameters (maximum 20‑year maturity and statutory interest limits).

The advisory board voted by roll call; all five board members present — President Cadwalader, Vice President Murphy, Secretary Danekas, Member Wright and Member McMurray — voted aye on both the application to NMFA and the authorizing resolution to issue the bonds. The board indicated the funds will be requisitioned from an escrow account and drawn down with invoice backup as projects proceed.

Campus representatives told the board some state funds have been secured for demolition and partial reconstruction but that the bond proceeds fill a larger need for a modern classroom building and program space.","As advisory board for NMSU‑Alamogordo, the Alamogordo Public Schools board approved resolutions to apply to the New Mexico Finance Authority and to issue $15 million in general obligation limited tax bonds to fund campus projects, with a recorded roll‑call vote.",{"_33":101,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":102,"_41":103,"_43":104,"_45":105,"_47":106,"_49":107,"_51":108,"_53":109,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":110,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":111,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6115849,"Board adds personal finance and professional communications as two required credits for incoming freshmen",674,6037000,6711000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2736048-49651b3d271ec99dde537c446c0db516&start=6037&end=6711","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2736048-49651b3d271ec99dde537c446c0db516/thumbnail_6037000.jpg","/articles/6115849/New-Mexico/Board-adds-personal-finance-and-professional-communications-as-two-required-credits-for-incoming-freshmen","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6115849-b190d093b6ef71e7ef93f33c87a30cb3/orig.mp4?Expires=1771142121&Signature=khs2jr~2q5yZLFqPh7skNyQn5DULKoNlAxirxUVNK5BsKAV2nfPYIDV8rFt~kMFBnuiUwXImfYkWH82T0LFBMsssq26ZcYOMKBRKIyaxSKUs-tlpKD-HlC3K5yGHH48i8s4hPgY66FWr2~Gm1fn-L~aiih90TMDz1exDOOPuKPgl8nx52ywvP9slxbtPC9T9r~S2h1SQ1iPw8f1NS96gx-6O01BWePhjuhEdWy2KuVqLKsytv-qGY~1fajeH4PcodheeoVCWG0HzdVGwa1aO2npc-sZIsDkpnD772B7mXdagYz-VO~g9CqIGZs0XWGIFuD44brKtEst4i4bb-f1ELw__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Alamogordo Public Schools Board on March 19 approved two locally set unit requirements for incoming freshmen: a personal finance/business course and a professional communications course.

District staff framed the proposal as a response to workforce and life‑skill needs identified during the district's strategic planning. Interim Superintendent Michael Crabtree said the personal finance and communications options tie to the district's Framework for the Future and to community priorities for financial literacy and workplace readiness.

The professional communications course the board approved covers written, oral and electronic communications, public speaking, job applications, resumes and interview skills; staff said the course is designed to complement the finance offering rather than replace existing elective choices. Counselors and department staff participated in planning, the board was told.

Board members praised the move as a practical step to prepare students for post‑secondary life. \"I think those are great classes that these students need to prepare them for adulthood,\" Board Member McMurray said during discussion. Several board members suggested local business volunteers and community partners could contribute to classroom presentations and career‑readiness activities.

The board adopted the two units by voice vote with no opposition. Staff will now proceed with curricular implementation and scheduling for incoming freshmen.","Alamogordo Public Schools' board voted to require two units set by the local board for incoming freshmen: a personal finance/business course and a professional communications course; the change aligns with district strategic priorities and will be phased into the graduation requirements.",{"_33":113,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":114,"_41":115,"_43":116,"_45":117,"_47":118,"_49":119,"_51":120,"_53":121,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":122,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":123,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6115854,"Alamogordo board adopts five‑year facilities master plan, prioritizing Chaparral replacement",2194,3856000,6050000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2736048-49651b3d271ec99dde537c446c0db516&start=3856&end=6050","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2736048-49651b3d271ec99dde537c446c0db516/thumbnail_3856000.jpg","/articles/6115854/New-Mexico/Alamogordo-board-adopts-fiveyear-facilities-master-plan-prioritizing-Chaparral-replacement","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6115854-841f4d7ac199591af79a60a4abdab305/orig.mp4?Expires=1771142121&Signature=l-qq73xqDskRrAtEWoPatHNlz~nmWbk3Tf8cMwv~kyyRGvX-MhSiDb9Nu8J6ULZ7XSB3GoNIx7VUO6IJW74O2xoROfTLLoZY9w2pehyMpEjyN6ItXZCaU2Nk9x2hlESLIc4aw40aCuoVMwxNimt2FESicJAbwRlChaBzv72miyWuga~0ODtoGDlBYsmpxZc~36wX6h3VrngV3EgLYtmSCbNkUxrZYin1U5tLqL~~dO7g9X7D5ct3AL3f2c8Qlm5FwkkP~I-1D0W7fpVhz5MdyolYbAH6EuAdhzWDAmciH0JWTk6nL5~kKdO~0W-T4pnpC~o3T7j24~rZ-tBc0rC7zw__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Alamogordo Public Schools Board of Education on March 19 approved a five‑year facilities master plan that prioritizes replacing Chaparral Middle School and repairing the high school roof, following a presentation by consultants Capital AE and ThinkSmart Planning.

Consultants told the board the plan responds to long‑term enrollment trends and an inventory that shows roughly $95 million in deferred maintenance across the district. Molly Smith of ThinkSmart and Josh Chisholm of Capital AE outlined capacity and utilization projections, enrollment forecasts and financing scenarios that range from a $67 million program (no waiver, no bond) to a $167 million program if the district secures a state funding waiver and local bond proceeds.

\"One of the things the state asked us to do is to look at age groupings and housing starts,\" Molly Smith said, summarizing the enrollment analysis showing a historical decline close to 2% per year but a projected net increase of about 263 students over the planning window. The consultants recommended \"right‑sizing\" replacement schools to current and forecasted enrollment rather than rebuilding to historic capacities.

Superintendent Michael Crabtree told the board that Chaparral is the district's immediate priority and that the master plan is intended to be revisited as funding clarity emerges. \"Priority number one is Chaparral,\" Crabtree said, adding that the district will pursue a state waiver and the planned 2027 no‑tax‑increase bond as the next funding steps.

The board packet included financial scenarios prepared with the district's financial adviser; consultants noted the district could pair local bond proceeds with state funding (a PSCOC/PSFA waiver) to leverage local dollars. The plan lists technology infrastructure, CTE upgrades, ADA improvements and athletics upgrades among the next priorities after Chaparral and the high‑school roof.

Board members and committee participants said the plan reflects extensive stakeholder input from a 40‑person guiding coalition and a facility master planning committee. The consultants said the plan will be submitted to the Public School Facilities Authority (PSFA) and that the district should update the plan as conditions and funding evolve.

At the meeting the board voted to adopt the plan; consultants and district staff said the next steps are to finalize Chaparral's design, seek PSFA approvals and, if applicable, petition for the state funding waiver tied to local matching capacity.

The board approved the plan by voice vote with no recorded opposition.","The Alamogordo Public Schools Board approved a five‑year facilities master plan presented by consultants Capital AE and ThinkSmart Planning, prioritizing a replacement for Chaparral Middle School and a high‑school roof project while outlining funding scenarios tied to state waivers and a 2027 bond.","actionData","errors"]

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