Lorenzo Barraza

This document outlines the schedule for the 2025-2026 Board Meetings, detailing dates, types of meetings (Regular or Work Session), locations, and corresponding information due dates. Meetings are scheduled to occur across various locations including the District Office, Santo Domingo Schools, Spartan Learning Academy, Algodones ES, Bernalillo HS, Cochiti Schools, WD Carroll ES, and Bernalillo ES.

Key discussions included NEA initiatives for 2027, which focus on employee raises, class size improvements, and specialized compensation. Recognitions were presented for Teacher, Administrator, Instructional Support, Operational Support, Student, Female Athlete, Male Athlete, and Coach of the Month. Superintendent reports detailed positive perception increases in school climate and sense of belonging metrics from Panorama data, significant meal distribution during winter break, and Lexile growth exceeding expectations from Amira and Beable assessments. The Board also received updates on Safety and Security projects, Facilities work order completion rates, and bullying complaints. Action items involved approving Budget Adjustment Requests (BARs), October and November Vouchers, an Updated Resolution for BARs, a Resolution to add priority projects for the Facilities Master Plan, and the Disposal of Property and Technology. A significant portion of the meeting involved an Executive Session to discuss Land Acquisition 10-15-1 (H) (8), followed by authorization to negotiate land purchase.

Key discussions during the meeting included a presentation and update on the BPS Delegation of Authority Resolution and Finance Plan. The Board entered into an executive session to discuss Limited Personnel Matters. Action items involved the first reading of several technology and copyright related policies (I-6400, I-6411, I-6431, I-6450, and E-3900), which were subsequently moved to a second reading via motion. Committee updates included a report from the Finance Committee indicating that the district met the exit audit deadline and is in a strong financial position. In funding acquisition discussions, requests were made to schedule meetings with Congressional offices. Announcements covered the naming of a new Athletic Director and the upcoming meeting schedule for the Calendar Committee. Additionally, the Board noted the NMPED requirement for offering Native Language or Spanish instruction to all K-12 students.

The meeting commenced with the swearing in of Board Members Michael Archibeque and John Gurule, followed by recognitions for various staff and student achievements, including Teacher, Administrator, Instructional Support, Operational Support, and Student of the Month awards. Superintendent Montaño provided a report, highlighted by a documentary presentation from Algodones Elementary School students. The Safety and Security Director provided an update on district projects. Key actions included the approval of the Consolidated Board Report and Voided Check Listing. The Board entered and exited an executive session to discuss limited personnel matters and pending litigation. Action items addressed the approval of the Superintendent's evaluation, budget adjustment requests, December vouchers, and a resolution authorizing the sale of $11 million in school bonds for capital outlay projects at several elementary schools. Finally, the Board approved the second readings of several policy documents, including Use of Technology Resources in Instruction (I-6400, I-6411, I-6431), Use of Artificial Intelligence (I-6450), and Copyright Compliance (E-3900). The Board also approved the Indian Policies and Procedures (IPP) and a resolution supporting the joint statement of Pueblo Governors, and authorized the disposal of property and technology. An announcement noted an upcoming award presentation for the Cochiti Multicultural and Career Technical Education Center.

The meeting commenced with an executive session to discuss Limited Personnel Matters and Pending Litigation. Key discussion in the work session centered on the schematics for the new Algodones Elementary School. The Board deliberated on design options, specifically regarding the retention and repair of an existing house property on site, and parking constraints. The Superintendent was requested to prepare new renderings incorporating specific layout preferences, such as grouping the cafeteria, gym, and office spaces, and relocating the bus exit. In action items, the Board conducted the first reading of Promotion and Retention of Students Policy I-7200 and Regulation I-7211, subsequently moving for a second reading with a request to include statements supporting community partner involvement. Committee updates included a report that the Finance Committee did not convene and that the 2026-2027 school year calendar would soon be presented for a vote. Furthermore, the Board discussed funding acquisition opportunities, specifically rural development funding following a trip to Washington, D.C.