Tuesday, September 8, 2026

September 8, 2026 at 5:30 PM - Los Alamos Public Schools Board Meeting   
 
Final Minutes 
 
1. Pledge of Allegiance 
2. Call to Order, 5:30 pm   
3. Roll Call 
President Wyman, Here 
Vice President Coupland, Here 
Secretary Colgan, Here 
Member Jaurigue, Here 
Member Baker, Here 
 
Superintendent Guy 
Recording Secretary Brugh 
  
4. Routine Business/Approval of Agenda 
 
Member Colgan:  I MOVE the School Board approve the Agenda for September 8, 2026, as 
presented.  
 
All in Favor, AYE 
Motion Carries 
  
5. Recognition by the Board 
 2026 Golden Chile Award, Blossom Award Winner  
 
The Golden Chile Awards celebrate NM Grown Buyers (early care centers, K-12 schools, senior 
centers) and Approved Suppliers (farmers, ranchers, food hubs) who help strengthen New 
Mexico’s local food system through the NM Grown Program.  Awardees will be recognized at 
the 2026 NM Grown Golden Chile Awards, a statewide awards ceremony, where attendees will 
enjoy a dinner featuring local food.  Awardees will receive certificates recognizing their 
contributions to NM Grown.   
 
The Board is proud to recognize Los Alamos Schools and Chartwells as a Blossom Award 
Winner for the 2026 Golden Chile Awards.  Congratulations to Mr. Rex McCreary from 
Chartwells.

6. a.  LAHS Student Council Representatives  
b.  Student Liaison Representatives 
c.  Superintendent’s Report 
Superintendent Guy reported that today was the Be Here Initiative Day in New Mexico.  The 
goal was to have New Mexico schools’ attendance over 90%.  Los Alamos schools’ attendance 
was terrific with 91.6% the lowest and 96% the highest attendance rate. 
 
The week of September 14 is Homecoming Week.  Schools will have an early dismissal on 
Friday so that students and families may attend the parade.  The parade will go in the opposite 
direction this year.  It will start at Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Church.  Walkers will join 
the parade at the library and the parade will continue to the old Smith’s grocery store.   The 
primary reason for this switch is safety.  We have had lightning delays in the past.  This route 
will give us a safe place for students who are waiting for the parade.   
 
d.  Public Comment for items not on the agenda - None 
7.  Routine Business/Consent Agenda items 
Fund and Function Report 
Adjusting Entries Report 
Budget Adjustment Report 
Draft Minutes, August 27, 2026 
Member Jaurigue:  I MOVE the School Board approve the Consent Agenda for September 8, 
2026, as presented.  
 
All in Favor, AYE 
Motion Carries 
 
8. Transportation Presentation on Bus Replacement 
Assistant Superintendent Johnson and Superintendent Guy discussed the replacement of two 
school buses.  The board approved the replacement of the two school buses, funded by the 
state due to reaching end of life (10 years or approximately 150,000 miles).  The district is also 
exploring the feasibility of electric buses, with a proposal possibly coming in October. 
 
Vice President Coupland:  I MOVE the School Board Approves the School Bus Replacement as 
presented.  
 
All in Favor, AYE 
Motion Carries 
 
9. Review and Approval of 2026 Legislative Resolutions 
Presented by Superintendent Guy

The board discussed and approved several legislative resolutions for submission to the New 
Mexico School Boards Association (NMSBA). 
 
They approved a nepotism waiver which would allow statutory waivers/exceptions for critical 
staffing shortages, with specific language edits. 
 
The board also approved two resolutions for State Equalization Guarantee (SEG) 
Modernization.  The first resolution is for stable, inflation-adjusted annual funding.  The 
second resolution would establish a permanent recurring funding stream for technology and 
school safety. 
 
A proposed resolution on math and science funding was tabled for further development due 
to recent legislative changes. 
 
A RESOLUTION PROPOSING AMENDMENTS TO NM STAT 22-5-6 TO ESTABLISH STATUTORY 
NEPOTISM WAIVERS AND EXCEPTIONS TO ADDRESS CRITICAL STAFFING SHORTAGES. 
 
Member Jaurigue:  I MOVE the School Board approve the resolution proposing amendments 
to NM State 22-5-6 to establish statutory nepotism waivers and exceptions to address 
critical staffing shortages as presented. 
All in Favor, AYE 
Motion Carries 
 
A RESOLUTION FOR STATE EQUALIZATION GUARANTEE (SEG) MODERNIZATION TO SECURE 
STABLE INFLATION-ADJUSTED ANNUAL FUNDING. 
 
Member Jaurigue:  I MOVE the School Board approve the resolution for State Equalization 
Guarantee (SEG) Modernization to secure stable inflation-adjusted annual funding as 
presented. 
 
All in Favor, AYE 
Motion Carries 
 
A RESOLUTION TO ESTABLISH A PERMANENT, RECURRING TECHNOLOGY AND SCHOOL SAFETY 
FUNDING STREAM WITHIN THE STATE EQUALIZATION GUARANTEE (SEG) 
 
Member Jaurigue:  I MOVE the School Board approve the resolution to establish a 
permanent, recurring technology and school safety funding stream within the State 
Equalization (SEG) . 
 
All in Favor, AYE 
Motion Carries

10. CTE Pathways Update  
Presented by Assistant Superintendent Payne 
 
Assistant Superintendent Payne presented a comprehensive overview of CTE programs. 
 
Los Alamos offers a wide range of CTE courses and Pathways (800+ students take at least one 
CTE course; 50 are currently recognized as pathway completers, with potential to identify 
more). 
 
Priorities include increasing industry-recognized credentials, improving course selection 
materials, and better aligning programs with local workforce needs. 
 
The district is working to better track and recognize students who complete full CTE pathways 
and is expanding partnerships with local colleges and organizations. 
 
11. Board Committees Update 
Secretary Colgan attended the NAPAC Welcome Back Dinner.  There was a strong turnout with 
many new people attending. 
 
There was an update to the LAHS and LAMS student liaisons.  Board members chose the 
representative for each school.  The first liaison lunches will be Thursday, Oct 8 (LAHS) and 
Friday, Oct 9 (LAMS).  The liaisons will be at the Oct 13 meeting. 
 
President Wyman will not be in attendance at the October meetings; Vice-President Coupland 
will be conducting the board meetings.  Secretary Colgan will represent the LAPS board at the 
LAPS Foundation board meetings. 
 
President Wyman requested that review of the Strategic Plan be placed on a future agenda.   
13. Adjournment 
 
Member Baker:  I MOVE we adjourn this meeting.  
 
All in Favor, AYE 
Motion Carries 
 
Meeting Adjourned, 7:54 pm