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Replacing heating and cooling at three elementary schools is still being negotiated
What happened
The board met in closed session on March 3 and September 10, 2026 about replacing HVAC systems at Lewis-Arriola, Kemper and Mesa elementary schools and about HVAC litigation. On October 20 the interim superintendent recommended taking more time to review options from Performance Services.
Why it matters to families
Failing heating and cooling affects comfort and safety in classrooms. No contract has been approved.
The evidence
The March 3 agenda lists the executive session on replacement HVAC systems at the three schools, and the Oct 20 agenda says the superintendent recommends allowing time for more options.
The source
October 20, 2026 board meeting agendaSee the full record for Montezuma-Cortez School District Re-1.
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