Our Governing Board

Our governing board is comprised of five members representing each of our districts. Our board members are committed to education and volunteer their time on behalf of the students, staff, and community of Artesia Public School District.

We welcome our community to attend our public board meetings. Our APS regualr board meetings take place the 2nd Monday of the month at 6:00 p.m. at 301 Bulldog Blvd. The board meetings can also be accessed through live audio and video webcast. The webcast link can be found on the meeting agenda. Board meeting agendas are located under Meeting Agendas.

Meet Our Board Members

Ben Harvey
Vice President
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District 4

Jeff Bowman
President
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District 5

Cherie Widmayer
Secretary
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District 3

Kristy Crockett
Member
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District 2

David Conklin
Member
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District 1

Policy

View our district policy manual online:

  • July 14, 2025

  • August 11, 2025

  • September 8, 2025

  • October 20, 2025

  • November 10, 2025

  • December 8, 2025

  • January 12, 2026

  • February 9, 2026

  • March 9, 2026

  • April 13, 2026

  • May 11, 2026

  • June 8, 2026

Meeting Agenda

Meeting Minutes

View our meeting minutes here.

Prior Streams of Meetings:

October 20, 2025 Board Meeting

September 8, 2025 Board Meeting

August 11, 2025 Board Meeting

July 14, 2025 Board Meeting

June 9, 2025 Board Meeting

May 12, 2025 Board Meeting

April 14, 2025 Board Meeting

March 10, 2025 Board Meeting

February 10, 2025 Board Meeting

January 13, 2025 Board Meeting

December 9, 2024 Board Meeting

November 11, 2024 Board Meeting

October 21, 2024 Board Meeting

September 9, 2024 Board Meeting

August 12, 2024 Board Meeting

July 15, 2024 - Board Meeting

July 15, 2024 - Post Executive Session