APS board approves $2.6 million housing‑stabilization contract to serve McKinney‑Vento students
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The board approved a $2.6 million state‑grant‑funded contract with Bernalillo County to provide eviction prevention and housing assistance for McKinney‑Vento eligible students in the 2025–26 school year; staff said the services cover all McKinney‑Vento students, including those in shelters or unstable housing.
The Albuquerque Public Schools board approved a district purchase of $2.6 million on Feb. 18 to fund housing stabilization and eviction‑prevention services through Bernalillo County.
Staff presented the item as a state grant‑funded contract for the 2025–26 school year. Board member questions focused on eligibility: whether assistance covered students who are in shelters, in unstable housing, or youth who need housing separate from family placements. Kenneth Salazar, associate superintendent for school climate and support, clarified the funding covers "all students that are in the McKinney business"—i.e., students identified under McKinney‑Vento services—including both those in shelters and those who need housing assistance (Kenneth Salazar).
Board member Benavides moved the motion to approve and Board member Betson seconded. The board conducted a roll call vote and the motion carried.
The contract is intended to provide eviction prevention and other stabilization services for students experiencing homelessness or housing instability; staff did not provide itemized vendor deliverables in the meeting record but identified Bernalillo County as the service partner and noted the source of funding as a state grant for 2025–26.