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May 26, 2026 - Clovis Municipal Schools Board of Education Meeting
Tuesday, May 26, 2026
Clovis Schools Board Meeting: Student Achievements, Staff Recognition, Audit Review, and Community Concerns
The school board meeting included various acknowledgments and reports. Superintendent Russ reported on the successful year, upcoming 'Tudos' event, and efforts to secure dates for the back-to-school event. She also detailed frustrations with the state's Purple Star school designation process, noting discrepancies between submitted applications and approved criteria [cite: 63-125]. The board celebrated student accomplishments in choir, jazz, music performance assessments, and art [cite: 146-263]. Baseball and tennis programs were recognized for their seasons, including playoff appearances and team achievements [cite: 313-375]. Outstanding substitute teachers were honored for their dedication, with some working over 100 and 150 days [cite: 387-459]. Leaves of absence for three employees were approved [cite: 474-489]. A discussion item updated the directory information for Title n coordinators to Mindy Senna [cite: 490-498]. An annual preventive maintenance plan was presented, with goals to improve vendor relationships and maintain high FMAR scores, crucial for state funding [cite: 1163-1222]. A community member, Constance Williams, raised concerns regarding the hiring of an employee with a doctorate who has testified in court regarding sexual assault, emphasizing student safety [cite: 1227-1267]. Announcements included board members attending the NMSBA law conference and the date for the next regular board meeting on June 27th [cite: 1273-1278].
Clovis Schools Board Reviews FY25 Audit, Approves Scenario Three Salary Schedule, and Extends Audit Contract
The school board reviewed the fiscal year 2025 audit report presented by AJ Bowers of CRI. The audit resulted in an unmodified opinion on the financial statements, indicating they are fairly presented. However, there was one material weakness related to AP reporting errors and one other non-compliance finding regarding late audits, though the latter was not attributed to the district. The Clovis Schools Foundation also had a material weakness noted. The report covered the financial statements, major federal programs (child nutrition and special education clusters with unmodified opinions), and compliance with New Mexico state audit rules. The timeline for the audit was impacted by a government shutdown, delaying the release of the compliance supplement. The board also discussed the third quarterly cash report as of March 31st, showing stable cash reserves, and the preliminary State Equalization Guarantee (SEG) funding calculations for fiscal year 2026-2027, projecting $9.7 million in SEG funding. Discussions also included salary schedules, with Scenario Three being recommended for its balanced approach to salary increases and insurance support, resulting in an estimated district-wide increase of 1.08%. Finally, the board considered an RFP for financial and compliance audit services, with only one proposal received from CRI, the current audit firm. Due to state audit rules regarding consecutive years, the board approved a one-year contract with CRI, with potential for additional years pending clarification from the state auditor's office.
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