In accordance with the New Mexico Constitution, Article 15, Open Meetings Act request you distributed, or broadcast the attached Notice of Regular Meeting as appropriate.
NOTICE OF SPECIAL MEETING
NMSBVI Board of Regents
July 16, 2025
A special meeting of the New Mexico School for the Blind & Visually Impaired (NMSBVI) Board of Regents will be held Wednesday, July 16, 2025. The open meeting of the Board of Regents will convene at 6:00 p.m. to be originated at the NMSBVI-ECP Campus in the Sage Room at 801 Stephen Moody Street SE, Albuquerque, NM 87123.
Any individual who is 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 meeting must make their request at least one week prior to the meeting or as soon as possible.
The agenda and public notice are available on the NMSBVI web page at www.nmsbvi.k12.nm.us at least 72 hours prior to the published meeting date. Anyone wishing a print or braille copy of the agenda or needing any of the above accommodations may contact Kim Chavez at KimChavez@nmsbvi.k12.nm.us.
Public documents, including the agenda and minutes, can be provided in various accessible formats. Please contact the Office of the Superintendent at 1-575-439-4419 if a summary or other type of accessible format is needed, or if you would like directions to the meeting location.
NOTICE OF REGULAR MEETING
NMSBVI Board of Regents
July 17, 2025
A regular meeting of the New Mexico School for the Blind & Visually Impaired (NMSBVI) Board of Regents will be held Thursday, July 17, 2025. The open meeting of the Board of Regents will convene at 9:00 a.m. at the NMSBVI-ECP Campus in the Sage Room at 801 Stephen Moody Street SE, Albuquerque, NM 87123.
Any individual who is 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 meeting must make their request at least one week prior to the meeting or as soon as possible.
The agenda and public notice are available on the NMSBVI web page at www.nmsbvi.k12.nm.us at least 72 hours prior to the published meeting date. Anyone wishing a print or braille copy of the agenda or needing any of the above accommodations may contact Kim Chavez at KimChavez@nmsbvi.k12.nm.us.
Public documents, including the agenda and minutes, can be provided in various accessible formats. Please contact the Office of the Superintendent at 1-575-439-4419 if a summary or other type of accessible format is needed, or if you would like directions to the meeting location.
NEW MEXICO SCHOOL FOR THE BLIND AND VISUALLY IMPAIRED (NMSBVI)
BOARD OF REGENTS’ SPECIAL MEETING
1900 N. WHITE SANDS BLVD.
ALAMOGORDO, NEW MEXICO
6:00 p.m., JULY 16, 2025
AGENDA
I. Call to Order
II. Pledge of Allegiance – United States of America
III. Introduction of Guests
IV. Board Activities
A. Agenda (Action)
V. Other Items
A. Collaborative Work Session
B. Discussion regarding the MOU between NMSBVI and the Foundation Board
C. Comments
VI. Adjournment
NEW MEXICO SCHOOL FOR THE BLIND AND VISUALLY IMPAIRED (NMSBVI)
BOARD OF REGENTS’ REGULAR MEETING
801 STEPHEN MOODY STREET SE
ALBUQUERQUE, NEW MEXICO
9:00 a.m., JULY 17, 2025
AGENDA
I. Call to Order
II. Pledge of Allegiance – United States of America
III. Introduction of Guests
IV. Announcements – Board Comments
V. Input
A. Public Input
B. Parent Input
VI. Board Activities
A. Agenda (Action)
B. Minutes, Work Session May 13, 2025 and Special Meeting June 18, 2025 (Action)
C. Superintendent’s Report
VII. Business and Finance
A. Investment Report – April and May, 2025 (Action)
B. Statement of Net Position – April and May, 2025 (Action)
C. Statement of Cash Flow – April and May, 2025 (Action)
D. Board Chart – April and May, 2025 (Action)
E. Quarterly Financial Actions Report and Certification (Action)
F. FY26 Budget Adjustment #1 Unrestricted (Action)
VIII. Procurement & Capital Projects Update
A. Capital Projects Report
B. Air Transportation Contract Services (Action)
C. Contracting Services for Related Services (PT, SLP, OT, etc.) (Action)
D. Approval of Vehicle Purchase (Action)
IX. Major Focus: Board Training – Open Meetings Act with Eduardo Ugarte II, Assistant Attorney General
X. Policies & Procedures
A. Revision to NMSBVI Policy 010, Open Meetings Resolution (7/13/23) (Action)
B. Revision to NMSBVI Policy 155, Sexual Harassment (9/5/24) (Action)
C. Revision to NMSBVI Policy 205, General Hiring Practice (01/12/17) (Action)
D. Revision to NMSBVI Policy 236, Hours of Work (12/09/21) (Action)
E. Revision to NMSBVI Policy 260, Schools Right to Manage Discipline and Discharge (2/8/18) (Action)
F. Revision to NMSBVI Policy 265, Employment, Re-Employment, Termination and Resignation of Employees (2/8/18) (Action)
G. Revision to NMSBVI Policy 330, Procurement Policy (12/12/24) (Action)
H. Revision to NMSBVI Policy 345, Investment Policy (04/11/24) (Action)
XI. Other Items:
A. Personnel Report
B. 2025-26 Staff Handbook (Action)
C. IDEA-B Application for 2025-2026 and FY26 BAR Initial Allocation and Projected Carryover for Funds 24106 & 24109 (Action)
XII. Information to the Board
A. Board Meeting Schedule
B. Alamogordo Campus & ECP Calendars
C. Policy 030 Public and Parent Input During Board of Regents’ Meetings
D. Investment Policy 345
E. NMSBVI Acronyms
F. Routine Board of Regents Approval
G. Report of Revenue and Expenditures – April and May, 2025
H. Correspondence/Newspaper Articles
I. Supplementary Packet
1. Activity Fund Checklist – April and May, 2025
2. General Fund Checklist – April and May, 2025
3. Purchases over $20,000 – May, 2025
XIII. Adjournment
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