Student board members are not required to attend study sessions. 

President Gonzalez Timmons led the Pledge of Allegiance.

During the study session, the Board continued its review of Board governance policies to determine whether updates are needed to ensure the policies are clearly written, easily understood by future Board members, and aligned with the Board’s monitoring and evaluation process of the Superintendent.
 

The Board reviewed Policy E‑4 (School Engagement) and discussed minor edits intended to improve clarity and readability without changing the substance of the policy. The proposed revisions will be brought forward for a first reading at the May 19, 2026 regular Board meeting. Following any additional revisions, the policy is scheduled to return for a second reading and possible approval at the June 22, 2026 Board meeting.
 

The Board also reviewed Policy E‑6 (Educational Equity) and spent a significant portion of the session discussing this policy due to its length and complexity. Board members expressed interest in streamlining the policy, with a goal of reducing its overall length while maintaining its intent and expectations. Due to time constraints, the Board did not complete its discussion of Policy E‑6. The Board will continue this work and review the initial proposed revisions during the May 19, 2026 Board meeting for a first reading of the changes made to date.

The next regular school board meeting will be held on May 19, 2026 at 4:30pm at the NMSD Administration Office Boardroom. The board will be holding a study session on May 15, 2026 at 5 pm and June 8, 2026 at 6 pm at the NMSD Administration Office Boardroom. 

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Nicole Gonzalez Timmons, Board of Directors President

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Dr. Kristine Michael, Secretary to the Board 

Minutes approved at meeting on __________________