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Rio Rancho board accepts donation of six 'buddy benches,' approves calendar and superintendent evaluation; first reading to repeal tobacco policy
Summary
At its April 14 meeting the Rio Rancho Public Schools Board of Education approved a donation of six buddy benches and a renovated portable classroom for Ernest Stapleton Elementary, adopted the 2025–26 board calendar, approved the superintendent’s evaluation and held a first reading to repeal board policy 7‑12.
The Rio Rancho Public Schools Board of Education approved several routine and administrative items during its April 14 meeting, including acceptance of a donation from Leadership Sandoval County, adoption of the 2025–26 board meeting calendar and approval of the superintendent’s annual evaluation.
Donation accepted: The board unanimously approved a donation from Leadership Sandoval County that includes six “buddy benches” to be placed at Ernest Stapleton Elementary and a fully renovated portable classroom with a new HVAC unit that the school is already using as a testing center. Chris Johnson, RioTech principal, described the project and said PlayWell and TLC completed the work; facilities staff will install…
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