2026-08-11 · Meeting Minutes · Page 5

10. NMSBA Legislative Resolutions 
The board discussed potential NMSBA legislative resolutions and identified several priorities for the 
upcoming legislative session: 
● Modernize New Mexico’s IPRA laws: Consider measures to prevent abusive or automated 
requests, define reasonable requests, address requests made primarily for commercial gain, 
and clarify how AI-generated or AI-assisted records are treated. 
● Address the cost of IPRA requests: Explore charging requesters for extensive staff, IT, and 
legal work, while ensuring fees do not prevent parents or members of the public from 
accessing information needed for accountability. 
● Fund school technology and cybersecurity through SEG: Consider dedicated SEG funding for 
technology, security systems, cybersecurity, and other technology infrastructure that districts 
must continually maintain. 
● Modernize the school funding formula: Establish a predictable base funding rate and 
distinguish between expenses that vary with enrollment and fixed costs—such as facilities, 
utilities, and maintenance—that districts must cover regardless of student numbers. 
● Review the sunscreen policy: Investigate whether New Mexico law prevents students from 
bringing or applying sunscreen without a doctor’s note and determine whether a legislative 
change is warranted. 
● Revisit the nepotism resolution: The board noted that a previous resolution received support, 
particularly from smaller districts, and may be worth updating. 
The board also learned that a state IPRA task force is currently examining potential legislative 
changes. Members suggested reviewing its work and inviting participants to provide an update before 
developing the district’s own resolution. 
Next steps: Board members were asked to submit additional resolution ideas to Ms. Guy by August 
17, so the committee could develop drafts for the upcoming work session. Staff will also compile 
previous resolutions for the board to review and update. 
11. NMSBA Fall Region II Meeting 
The board discussed plans for the New Mexico School Boards Association (NMSBA) Region 2 Fall 
Regional Meeting, scheduled for Monday, September 14 and expected to draw approximately 75 
attendees. The meeting will likely be hosted at Pinon Elementary, using the gym and adjacent 
cafeteria. Additional plans including food, entertainment, etc. will be finalized by district staff. 
12. Board Committee Updates 
Policy Committee: The committee is preparing a resolution for a potential first reading. The committee 
is also developing an AI policy addressing student and teacher use of AI as well as potential 
district/business applications and related legal issues. A grading policy is also being developed. 
Finance Committee: The annual audit has begun with a new auditing firm. The auditors have started 
requesting feedback from district staff. 
Native American Parent Advisory Committee (NAPAC): Chairman Harvey is stepping down 
because he is taking on a soccer coaching position. The district will work with the committee and