Taos school board weighs up to $60000 for audit contract
Taos Municipal School Board weighs a financial audit costing 30 000 to 60 000 despite an unqualified 2008 audit. State Auditor Hector Balderas planned a Sept 9 meeting but canceled. board seeks scope details and a follow up audit. Costs cited include mileage and per diem.
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Taos arts charter school wins state approval
The Taos Integrated School of the Arts gained a state charter along with six other statewide schools on Sept. 10, after revisions to meet tougher standards. The school plans kindergarten through fifth grade next year with lottery-based admissions and annual grade expansion, emphasizing visual arts dance theater and music while meeting state benchmarks.
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Tafoya backs recall of Taos School Board members
Taos Municipal School Board member Thomas Chuby Tafoya publicly announced support for the recall of Arsenio Cordova and Lorraine Coca-Ruiz at a Sept 9 meeting. An affiliated group seeks their recall amid alleged misconduct, with Cordova’s court hearing set for Sept 16.
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Taos board votes to raise parent mileage reimbursements
Taos Municipal School Board approves raising the mileage reimbursement for parents in feeder routes to 52 cents a mile, despite concerns from bus contractors that the move will squeeze funds and hurt bus routes. Transportation director Maya Romero warned higher parent rates could reduce contractor payments as the budget is tight.
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Taos school board awards $528k design contracts
The school board approved design contracts totaling 528,743 for Ranchos Elementary Arroyos del Norte Taos High School and Chrysalis Alternative School funded by last year’s 40 million bond. Parsons Commercial Technology Group oversees the projects with Henry Architects for Taos High and Chrysalis. Living Designs Group handles Taos Elementary contracts.
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