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Votes at a glance: board approves KidsCan MOU, adopts NSBA 2026 resolution package, and reschedules February work session
Summary
At its Sept. 2 work session the Las Cruces Public Schools Board unanimously approved a memorandum of understanding with Community Action Agency (KidsCan), approved three 2026 NMSBA legislative resolutions and rescheduled the February 6, 2026 extended work session to Feb. 27, 2026; motions passed 5–0 where recorded.
At the Sept. 2 work session the Las Cruces Public Schools Board of Education recorded several formal actions. Each motion below passed unanimously where noted.
1) Memorandum of Understanding: KidsCan (Community Action Agency of Southern New Mexico) - Motion: “Motion to approve a memorandum of understanding between LCPS and the Community Action Agency KidsCan.” - Moved by: Ms. Tenorio; Seconded by: Mr. Nolan. - Vote: Ayes — President Court, Ms. Tenorio, Mr. Nolan, Mr. Frank, Secretary Wofford. Outcome: approved unanimously (5–0). - Notes: John Hummer (CEO, Community Action Agency of Southern New Mexico) described the KidsCan youth entrepreneurship program, its presence in roughly 20 LCPS schools and asked for coordination with district staff on future out‑of‑school-time funding applications. The MOU formalizes the existing partnership and expands access if funding permits.
2) New Mexico School Boards Association (NMSBA) / NSBA 2026 legislative resolutions (package of three resolutions) - Motion: “Motion to approve the NMSBA 2026 legislative resolutions: transportation; federally funded positions; and special education funding.” - Moved by: Mr. Frank; Seconded by: Vice President Nolan. - Vote: Ayes — President Court, Mr. Frank, Vice President Nolan, Ms. Tenorio, Secretary Wofford. Outcome: approved unanimously (5–0). - Notes: The resolutions ask the state legislature to revise and increase funding formulas for transportation and special education and to allocate state funds to cover salary increases for federally funded positions; language on IDEA funding (IDEA-B) was discussed and staff agreed to incorporate clarifying language before final copies are transmitted.
3) Reschedule extended work session (2026) - Motion: “Reschedule the Feb. 6, 2026 extended work session due to conflict with NMSBA Board Member Institute to Friday, Feb. 27, 2026.” - Moved by: Secretary Wofford; Seconded by: Mr. Frank. - Vote: Ayes — President Court, Secretary Wofford, Mr. Frank, Vice President Nolan, Ms. Tenorio. Outcome: approved unanimously (5–0). - Notes: Trustees discussed alternative dates and agreed Feb. 27, 2026, as the rescheduled date.
All three actions were passed during the meeting; administration will forward the NSBA/NMSBA materials and ensure MOU signatures as directed by the board.
