Ruidoso Municipal Schools board holds brief April 8 budget study session

The Ruidoso Municipal School District Board of Education convened a budget study session on April 8, 2025, at the Administration Central Office in Ruidoso. President Marc Beatty called the meeting to order at 4:31 p.m., and the board determined a quorum was present; approximately seven members of the public attended.

Vice President Luther Light moved to approve the meeting agenda and Secretary Kelly Johnson seconded; the minutes record "All members - aye. Motion carried." Member Dave Tomlin is recorded as joining the meeting at 4:33 p.m. The agenda listed "2025-2026 Budget Study Review" as the substantive item; the meeting record notes the review but does not include detailed figures, motions tied to budget line items, or staff recommendations in the provided transcript text.

Superintendent Becca Ferguson and Carmen Spann, director of finance, were listed as present for the session. The minutes indicate routine procedural business only: roll call, agenda adoption, the budget study review item on the agenda, and adjournment. At 5:12 p.m. Vice President Light moved to adjourn, Secretary Johnson seconded, and the minutes record the vote as unanimous.

The meeting record includes attestation signatures in SEG 002. The minutes do not specify next steps, specific budget proposals, or a schedule for final budget adoption in the provided transcript excerpt.