Deming board approves radio upgrade, metal detectors, renovations, budget moves and academic calendar
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Summary
Trustees approved several contracts and routine business: a $561,697 radio-system upgrade, $134,495 in open-gate metal detectors and wands, restroom renovations for $217,117, disposal of surplus technology, budget adjustment requests, a fleet rental-fee amendment and adoption of calendar A for 2026–27.
The Deming Public Schools Board of Education approved multiple contracts, budget adjustments and policy items during its meeting.
Contracts and safety equipment: The board approved a quote from Advanced Communications to replace the district’s analog radio system with a new digital system, with staff estimating equipment procurement in six to seven weeks and full implementation taking roughly six months. The board also approved the purchase of CEIA USA open-gate weapons detection systems and handheld wands; staff said the systems are portable, training is included and there are no recurring licensing fees for the chosen system.
Facilities and asset actions: Trustees approved a proposal from ASE Construction LLC for $217,117.26 to renovate ADA restrooms in the Deming High School auditorium, funded in part by a legislative special appropriation and operational funds. The board also adopted a resolution authorizing the public auction disposal of 182 surplus technology items, with most items dated between 2011 and 2018 and nine exceptions valued over $1,000.
Budget, contracts and policy amendments: The board considered and approved budget adjustment requests (transfer and increased ‘bars’) covering food service, attendance transfers, transportation rental fees and library GO bond allocations. Trustees also approved a third amendment to the fleet-service contract with M & T Bus Incorporated to update bus rental fees following PED amortization guidance.
Academic calendar: After reviewing two calendar options developed from stakeholder surveys, the board voted to adopt calendar A for the 2026–27 school year; survey results showed a close split (about 53%/47% overall), with students and parents favoring option A and staff slightly favoring option B. The motion to adopt calendar A passed with one board member recorded as voting no.
Votes at a glance: - Budget adjustments (bars 8–11): approved (roll call recorded). - Advanced Communications radio system quote: approved (roll call recorded). - CEIA USA metal detection systems and equipment (quote 073268): approved (roll call recorded). - Disposal resolution for surplus technology: approved (roll call recorded). - ASE Construction restroom renovation ($217,117.26): approved (roll call recorded). - Fleet-service contract amendment with M & T Bus Inc. (rental fees): approved (roll call recorded). - Academic calendar 2026–27 (Option A): approved; one board member voted no.
The meeting concluded with a motion to adjourn into a closed executive session to discuss limited personnel matters under Section 10-15-1(H)(2) of the New Mexico Open Meetings Act; no action was expected in closed session.
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