LCPS approves first $16.25M sale from voter-backed school bonds
LCPS approved the first $16.25 million sale from the $65 million school bond package voters authorized in 2025, with funds expected in October.
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LCPS says Amira recordings deleted as district questions assessment’s future
LCPS says prior Amira student voice recordings have been deleted as board members and parents raise broader questions about the reading assessment’s reliability and future.
LCPS pays $11.3M for annual insurance coverage, up 14% from last year
Las Cruces Public Schools paid $11.3 million for annual risk insurance coverage for fiscal year 2027, about $1.4 million more than last year.
LCPS 6-12 academy plan draws pushback from MVLA families
LCPS is developing a new 6-12 academy for fall 2027, but MVLA families and board members are raising concerns about staffing, school culture, transparency and a fast approval timeline.
LCPS budgets $65,500 for software that flags student safety threats
LCPS is budgeting $65,500 for Linewize Monitor, software used across all K-12 schools to flag potential threats, bullying and other student safety concerns.
LCPS replaced 11,000 devices this summer. Now it’s figuring out what the old tech is worth
LCPS replaced about 11,000 devices over the summer, generating roughly 200 pages of property dispositions as the district determines what its old technology is worth.
LCPS plans new changing facilities after athletes resorted to changing in cars
LCPS plans new portable changing facilities at three high schools after officials said some student-athletes have had to change in their cars.
LCPS says state estimate leaves Conlee school project $2.6M short
LCPS is set to vote Tuesday on a state design award for Conlee Elementary while saying the state’s project estimate falls about $2.6 million short.
LCPS disables retention of student voice recordings after parent data concerns
LCPS says it has disabled retention of student voice recordings from the Amira reading assessment after parent data concerns and will offer a paper option.
