GET READY FOR LEADERSHIP CHANGES AT ALBUQUERQUE PUBLIC SCHOOLS

Albuquerque Public Schools (APS) will be going through major leadership changes over the coming year. Three of the seven APS Board seats are up for election in November. To top it off, Superintendent Scott Elder announced his resignation last month. His last day is June 30, 2024, so the school board is gearing up for a new superintendent search.

Aps Board Changes

The school board election will be on the ballot come November 7. The seats up for reelection are District 1, District 2, and District 4. District 1 covers the South Valley; District 2 covers the Northwest part of town; and District 4 includes the International District, Nob Hill, and Uptown. Those running for a seat on the school board will declare their candidacy on August 29 of this year. Anyone interested in running for their district’s school board has to file a Declaration of Candidacy with the County Clerk on Tuesday, August 29, between 9am and 5pm at the Bernalillo County Alvarado Square Commission Chambers, 415 Silver Ave. SW, first floor.

APS board duties include hiring the superintendent, improving student outcomes, and overseeing a