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Magdalena board approves bids, policies and temporary consulting support during superintendent transition
Summary
At its June 15 meeting the Magdalena Municipal Schools Board approved multiple procurement bids, adopted two policy advisories, contracted short‑term consulting to support an incoming superintendent and formed a cross‑country team; most motions passed unanimously, one passed 3–1.
The Magdalena Municipal Schools Board of Education voted on a slate of procurement, policy and personnel items at its June 15 regular business meeting in the district library.
The board approved the consent agenda, which included numerous budget adjustment requests (BARs) and intraclass transfers for federal and state grants and local operational accounts. Brett Bruton moved to approve the consent agenda and Sharon Harris seconded; the motion passed on a roll call vote with four members voting yes.
On action items the board adopted Policy Advisory No. 273 (Employee Assistance) and No. 274 (Public's Right to Know) after a motion by Sharon Harris and a second from Brett Bruton. The motion passed unanimously.
The board awarded the 2026–27 diesel and gasoline contract to Hodge's Oil, the only bidder received. Brett Bruton moved to accept the bid; Sandra Montoya seconded and the motion passed unanimously. The board also accepted propane bids for transportation and campus buildings submitted by Sierra Propane; Sharon Harris moved and Sandra Montoya seconded, and the motion carried unanimously.
The board approved a short‑term contract with David Willden Consulting Inc. to support the district during a superintendent transition. The contract covers in‑person services July 7–9, 2026, at $750 per day plus the cost of Mr. Willden’s flight, and telephonic consulting at $100 per hour. Sharon Harris moved to approve the contract and Brett Bruton seconded; the motion passed 3–1, with Sandra Montoya voting no.
The board unanimously approved forming a Cross Country team and hiring coaching staff, and it approved a memorandum of agreement among Central Regional Cooperative, the Alamo School Board and Magdalena Municipal Schools.
Interim Superintendent David Willden noted the district is still recruiting a Business Manager and said district staff are preparing for the 2026–27 school year. The board listed several items for its July 20 meeting, including second readings of four additional policy advisories and consideration of whether to join a class‑action lawsuit against social media companies.
