Board Work Session 09/08/26

The Los Lunas Schools Board of Education held a work session on September 8, 2026, featuring an extensive training presentation by Gino Zamora of the Ortiz Zamora law firm. The training focused on transparency and ethics laws relevant to school districts, including the Inspection of Public Records Act (IPRA), the Open Meetings Act (OMA), Senate Bill 137 (2024), and the Governmental Conduct Act. Key procurement-related topics included the legal requirements for public meeting notices, agendas, recordings, and minutes, as well as compliance with public records requests and the handling of contracts involving board members or their families. The presentation emphasized the importance of adhering to procurement codes, avoiding conflicts of interest, and maintaining transparency in contract awards and RFP processes. The board was commended for its compliance with recent transparency laws and encouraged to continue best practices in governance and procurement. The session concluded with an announcement of a subsequent closed executive session to discuss limited personnel matters, specifically the superintendent's contract extension.