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APS board approves revised CSI/MRI grant narrative after demanding semesterly school-level reviews
Summary
The Albuquerque Public Schools Board of Education unanimously approved a revised district narrative for the 2025–26 School Improvement and Transformation grant after pressing administrators for clearer school-level review procedures for CSI and MRI schools.
The Albuquerque Public Schools Board of Education voted Sept. 17 to approve a revised board narrative for the 2025–26 School Improvement and Transformation grant application after an extended discussion about oversight of CSI (Comprehensive Support and Improvement) and MRI (Multi-tiered System of Intervention/priority) schools.
Board member Heather Benavides moved to approve the revised narrative; the motion was seconded by Board Secretary Astorga. A roll-call vote was unanimous with Benavides, Josefina Dominguez, Ronaldo Tomorito, Danella Storge (as recorded), Courtney Jackson and Board Secretary Astorga voting yes. The motion passed.
Why it mattered: board members said the initial consent-item submission did not clearly document how the board would receive school-specific updates or the agendas showing when individual school plans were presented, discussed and approved. Board member Josefina Dominguez said the…
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