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Albuquerque Public Schools
Indian Parent Committee
The Indian Parent Committee (IPC) includes parents, one teacher/counselor and one high school student.
Meeting Minutes and Bylaws
About the Indian Parent Committee
The Indian Parent Committee works to insure that planning, development, implementation, and evaluation of the operational and supplemental programs for Native American students in the Albuquerque Public School occur in a consistent and sustained manner. The Indian Parent Committee also works to comply with the rules and regulations governing Title VI and Title VII funding.
Meeting Information
A group of parents and community leaders that meet on the third Thursday of each month. All meetings begin with a community potluck at 5:00pm with the meeting called to order at 5:30pm. Locations of the meetings rotate around the district throughout the year. Updates to locations will be posted here.
- Thursday, September 17, 2026 - APS City Center
- Thursday, October 15, 2026 - McKinley Middle School
- Thursday, November 19, 2026 - Tres Volcanes Community Collaborative
- Thursday, December 17, 2026 - Rio Grande High School
- Thursday, January 21, 2027 - Location TBD
- Thursday, February 18, 2027 - Location TBD
- Thursday, March 18, 2027 - Location TBD
- Thursday, April 15, 2027 - Location TBD
- Thursday, May 20, 2027 - Location TBD
IPC Seeking New Members for SY 2026-27
Your voice matters for our Native students! The APS Indian Parent Committee (IPC) is recruiting new members to help shape educational opportunities, culture, and advocacy across our district.
Why Join?
- Advocate: Advise on Title VI programs & school policies
- Preserve Culture: Support Indigenous studies & language programs
- Access Resources: Help guide student support, test fee assistance & graduation tools
- Connect: Build strong community with Native parents, elders & leaders
Who Can Join?
- Parents and guardians of Native American / Alaska Native students in APS
- High school Junior and Senior Native American student reps
Deadline: Complete the Member Interest Form by October 11, 2026!
Sign Up Here: https://forms.gle/8ng46KUC1XCitXkF8
Contact the Committee
If you would like to contact one of the following members, please call the office at (505) 884-6392, ext. 80444.
| Position | Member |
|---|---|
| Chairperson | Nicole Loveless |
| Vice Chair | Homer Hubbell |
| Secretary | Vacant |
| At-Large Parent Representative | Charla Burbank |
| At-Large Parent Representative | Vacant |
| At-Large Parent Representative | Vacant |
| At-Large Parent Representative | Mekko Miller |
| Tribal Community Parent Representative | Pablo H. Padilla |
| APS Teacher Representative | Ivanna Becenti |
| High School Representative | Vacant |