Board of Education Ms.

Sherley O'Brien
Ms. Teresa Tenorio, President Interim Superintendent
Madame Pamela Cort, Vice President Las Cruces Public Schools
Mr. Robert Wofford, Secretary 505 S. Main, Suite 249
Ms. Carol Cooper, Member Las Cruces, NM 88001
Mr. Patrick Nolan, Member 575-527-5800
www.lcps.net

REGULAR SESSION
Tuesday, April 25, 2023 • 6:00 PM
Dr. Karen M. Trujillo Administration Complex
Board Room
505 S. Main St., Ste 249
Las Cruces, NM 88001

The Las Cruces Public Schools provides an equitable student-centered learning environment that
cultivates civic engagement, promotes excellence, and celebrates diversity.
I. Introduction – President, Teresa Tenorio
A. Call to Order
B. Roll Call
C. Welcome New Board Member, Patrick Nolan
D. Welcome Student Advisor
E. Pledge of Allegiance
F. Performance by Centennial High School Jazz Band
G. Approval of Agenda
H. Approval of Minutes
I. Approval of Consent Agenda Items
J. Report on Closed Executive Session of April 25, 2023

II. Recognitions
A. Boys and Girls Club Youth of the Year
B. High School 2D and 3D Visual Art Exhibit Awards
C. All City Middle School Honor Band Scholarship Winner
D. Powerlifting State Winners
E. Centennial Media National Broadcast Award
F. FFA State Winners
G. JROTC
H. Wrestling; Centennial, Mayfield, Las Cruces High

III. Public Comment

IV. Superintendent's Report – Interim Superintendent, Sherley O'Brien

A. NEA-LC
B. CSEC-LC
C. Student Advisor Report
D. Interim Superintendent Update; including
1. Discussion of 10-minute addition to School Day – Dr. Wendi Miller-Tomlinson

V. Board Items – President, Teresa Tenorio

 A. Old Business
1. Update report on Superintendent Search Progress
2. Discussion and possible approval of Superintendent criteria, minimum
requirements, characteristics, and salary range
3. Adjustments, if any, to Search Plan including dates and possibly moving end date to
align with end of fiscal year
4. Third Reading and Possible Approval of Policy IHBE - Bilingual Instruction
5. Third Reading and Possible Approval of Policy IKFC - Alternate
Demonstration of Competency
6. Third Reading and Possible Approval of Policy IKF - Graduation Requirements

B. New Business
1. Adjustment of 2023-24 instructional calendar to make the last day of spring
and fall semesters full days for staff only and make April 1, 2024 a
holiday. Adjustment of 2024-25 instructional calendar to make Election
Day, November 5, 2024, a holiday to meet requirements of HB 4
*2. Discussion and Approval of Arrowhead Park Early College High School
Instructional Calendar
VI. Other Reports

A. Human Resources Development – Executive Director, Sean Barham

(Board Goal No. 1: Educator EcoSystem )
1. LCPS Certified/Classified Employment Report and HR Update
2. Discussion and Possible Approval of Eligible Part-Time Employee
Insurance Resolution
B. Equity, Innovation & Social Justice – Associate Superintendent, Dr. Roberto Lozano
(Board Goal No. 4: Asset Based Supports and Opportunities )
*1. 2023-2024 Title III English Language Acquisition Funding Application

C. Teaching, Learning, Leadership and Research – Deputy Superintendent, Dr. Wendi

Miller-Tomlinson
(Board Goal No. 2: Pathways and Profiles & Board Goal No. 3: Whole
Child Education )
1. Social Studies Textbook Adoption Presentation

D. Finance – Deputy Superintendent, Chenyu "Alex" Liu

(Board Goal No. 5: High Performing Organization )
*1. (RFP) No. 22-23-07P Financial Audit Compliance Services
*2. (RFP) No. R 22-23-09P Re-Solicitation Desert Hills Elementary School
Renovation and Addition
*3. Budget Adjustment Requests (BARs)
*4. Property Dispositions
*5. Vendor Payments

E. Operations – Deputy Superintendent, Gabe Jacquez

(Board Goal No. 5: High Performing Organization )
*1. Approval of Nutrition Services - Satellite Meal Service Contracts SY 23/24
2. Approval of NMDOT to purchase District property for the right of way required for
 construction in front of Zia Middle School for the University Ave. Expansion
Project

F. Technology – Chief Technology Officer, Josh Silver

(Board Goal No. 5: High Performing Organization )
None
VII. Board Reports

VIII. Adjournment – President, Teresa Tenorio

*Consent Agenda Item

(Red font indicates an action item)

Any individual attending a board meeting may ask to speak on any item after the individual is recognized by the President of the Board
and introduces himself/herself at the podium. It will be the practice of the Board of Education not to take action on any item presented
under Public Input.
Spanish interpretation is available at each meeting. Individuals in need of interpretation in a language other than Spanish or those with a
disability who are in need of a reader, amplifier, qualified sign language interpreter, or any other form of auxiliary aid or service to
attend or participate in the hearing or meeting, may contact the superintendent at 575-527-5807 at least one week prior to the meeting or
as soon as possible to arrange for accommodation.
Interpretación simultánea en español estará disponible en la reunión. Las personas que necesitan interpretación en idiomas distintos del
español o personas con discapacidades que necesitan un lector, un amplificador, un intérprete de lenguaje de señas calificado, o cualquier
otra forma de ayuda o servicio auxiliar para asistir o participar en la audiencia o reunión, pueden comunicarse con el Superintendente al
575-527-5807 por lo menos una semana antes de la reunión o tan pronto como les sea posible para hacer los preparativos para la
modificación.