GADSDEN, N.M. — At the start of its meeting, the Gadsden ISD Board of Education received a review of the New Mexico Open Meetings Act and approved certification of the district’s annual capital asset inventory for fiscal year 2024–25.

Superintendent Dempsey reviewed key Open Meetings Act requirements, including 10‑day meeting notices for regular meetings, 72‑hour agenda posting, limitations on adding items during a meeting, and rules on executive sessions. He told trustees that certain narrow actions can be taken in executive session (for example, land transactions) but that most executive‑session business remains confidential.

On the capital inventory, Deputy Director Yolanda Rivera presented the finance department’s certification. She reported that as of June 28, 2025, the district recorded $47,900,000 in additions to fixed assets for the fiscal year and a total capital asset balance of $628,000,000. The board moved and approved the certification.

Why it matters: The Open Meetings Act briefing reminded trustees of legal and procedural obligations for transparency and recordkeeping; the capital inventory certification is a routine state audit compliance step.

What happens next: The board will continue to follow posting and minutes requirements and will receive annual reports and audits as required by state law.