Raton School Board Deals with Assets and Plans
By Marty Mayfield
KRTN Multi-Media
The Raton Board of Education met Thursday evening November 20, for their regular meeting where they discussed the financial report and fixed asset inventory.
During the principal reports it was noted that the enrollment at Longfellow is still holding above 220. In August the enrolment showed 229 and has fallen to 221 for November.
Board members heard from Myra Baird with the financial report and budget adjustments. The district will be looking for capital outlay funds for roofing on the new school roof. Discussion also included how the legislature will be handling school funding so the district is tightening up until the district finds out how funds will come from the state.
Discussion of the 2024/2025 fixed asset inventory was covered noting that the assets total book cost is $30,344,886 with the depreciated value at $23,694,176.
Board members approved the new building use form that is required for use of school facilities such as the gym for large events like funerals. The cost to rent the gym will be $400 for four hours with $50 for each additional hour. For events in the parking lot will be $500 for one day and $100 for additional days. Use of the Cafeteria space will be $100 for four hours. There is a waiver for nonprofit organizations.
Board members heard about the safety plan for the district. The plan covers a large number of incidents for each building.
The board approved the bid by Lydick Engineering and Surveyors for geotechnical services for the new school. The bid was $26,799.88 which is the lowest of the five other bidders that provided costs from $32,655 to $130,592.
Board members also received a bid from Lakeshore Learning Materials for 12 mobile book organizers for a cost of $692.55 each for a total cost of #8,310.60 and 13 mobile storage bins at a cost of $930.05 for a total of $12,090.65. The funds for these items comes from a library bond fund that needs to be expended.
The next school board meeting will be held on December 18, 2025, at 6:00 p.m.
