Karla Crane

The Work Session agenda included routine items, recognition of student representatives, and the Superintendent's report, which noted an upcoming audit report and the NMSBA 2026 Board Member Institute. The consent agenda covered several financial reports, including a Budget Adjustment Report and the approval of the previous meeting's draft minutes from January 13, 2026. Discussions and actions related to the January 13th meeting included the approval of the agenda, election of 2026 School Board Officers (resulting in Sondra Wyman as President, Lauren Coupland as Vice-President, and Melanie Colgan as Secretary), approval of board committees for Spring 2026, authorization for updated bank signatures, and approval of new lease agreements for Ana Tafoya Insurance Agency, LLC and Los Alamos Community Ceramics, contingent upon State Board of Finance approval. The board also reviewed updates on committee activities, legislative priorities for the upcoming session, and engaged in a closed executive session concerning collective bargaining strategy, real property acquisition/disposal, and superintendent performance matters.

The agenda included routine business, reports from LAHS Student Council Representatives, and the Superintendent's Report. Key items involved recognition of the LAHS Jazz I as the 2026 NMMEA Honor Jazz Band and the appreciation of two departing board members whose terms concluded on December 31, 2025. The board approved the issuance of $10,000,000 in General Obligation School Bonds, Series 2026, earmarked for construction at Pinon Elementary and Chamisa Elementary. Other discussions included a Transportation Update and highlights from the New Mexico School Board Association, noting the Los Alamos Public School Board as the 2025 New Mexico School Board of the Year. Additionally, the meeting addressed the swearing in of new board members and the election of 2026 School Board Officers. A significant action item involved authorizing bank signatures and reviewing a new lease agreement for Ana Tafoya Insurance Agency, LLC, for property at 2101 Trinity, Suite P, contingent upon State Board of Finance approval.

The strategic direction for Los Alamos Public Schools is to ensure that 100% of its students meet or exceed expectations in three key areas: Academic Excellence, Social Emotional Wellbeing, and Civic Responsibility. The district aims to provide a comprehensive PreK-12 educational experience, offering diverse curriculum, Advanced Placement, and Career and Technology programs. The vision is supported by a history of high academic achievement, a strong college-going culture, and numerous accolades in various academic and extracurricular fields.

The meeting included recognition of the LAHS Jazz I as the 2026 NMMEA Honor Jazz Band for the State of New Mexico. There were reports from LAHS Student Council Representatives and the Superintendent. The board reviewed the Fund & Function Report, Adjusting Entries Report, Budget Adjustment Report, and Disposals. They also reviewed the draft minutes from November 18, 2025.

The meeting included recognition of students John Kang and Alyssa Sun for being named semifinalists for the 2026 Coca-Cola Scholars Program. The board reviewed the Fund & Function Report, Adjusting Entries Report, Budget Adjustment Report, and Disposals. They also reviewed policies related to the Emergency Operation Plan, Relations Between Local State Regional, Nonschool Sponsored Activities, Employment of Superintendent, Administrative Personnel, Consultant Services, Combined Education. The board discussed the review of budget and expenditures.