NMSBA Past Conference Presentations
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NMSBA Leadership Retreat
Conducted July 14-16, 2022, Taos, NM
Pre-Conference Training – Strategic Planning
Strategic Planning for Veteran Members – L. Gandy, CES
New Board Member Strategic Planning – D. Chavez, CES Executive Director
SMART Goals and Strategic Planning – p. Maestas, Taos school Board
General Session Presentations
In and Out of the Boardroom – E. Gallegos, Walsh Gallegos Law Firm; P. Cort Las Cruces School Board; J. Maestas, Espanola School Board
NMAA Eligibility, Appeals & Association Update – S. Marquez, NMAA Exective Director
YouTube Link to S. Marquez Presentation Video
LFC School Litigation Update – C. Sallee, LFC Deputy Director
Breakout Sessions
Who Governs Public Schools – Lawsuit Update – A. Sanchez, Himes, Petrarca & Fester Law Firm
Advanced Preparation Strategy for the School Budget Process – R. De Santiago, Walsh Gallegos Law Firm; S. Adams & T. Velasquez, Pojoaque School District
Managing Superintendent Evaluations and Contracts – A. Sanchez, Himes, Petrarca & Fester Law Firm
School Safety – What are the Board’s Roles and Obligations – K. Schultz, Walsh Gallegos Law Firm; K. Meurer, Albuquerque Public Schools
Public School Capital Outlay Funding Process – M. Casias, PSFA Executive Director
Effective Advocacy for School Boards – L. Ortiz, NMSBA Legislative Liaison
Avoiding Conflicts of Interest – What Can Board Members Do – A. Sanchez, Himes, Petrarca & Fester Law Firm
Open Meetings Act Masterclass 2022 – G. Zamora & M. Munoz, Ortiz & Zamora Law Firm
Board President Roles Responsibilities – D. Castille & C. Padilla, Cuddy and McCarthy Law Firm
Is The Board Ever Off the Clock – P. Salazar-Ives & M. Roman, Cuddy and McCarthy Law Firm
The Red Flags – Threat Assessment – J. Garcia & J. Vautier, Poms and Associates
After You Hear the First Shot -Active Shooter Training – J. Garcia & J. Vautier, Poms and Associates
YouTube Link to “The Killer at Thurston High Documentary
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NMSBA School Law Conference
New Board Member Training – Budget & Finance
New Board Member Training – NMASBO
New Board Member Training – Los Lunas
New Board Member Training – Public School Facilities Authority
General Session Presentations
School Board Role in Standards, Curriculum & Instructional Materials – Secretary K. Steinhaus, J. Costales, J. Staehlin-Archuleta, D. Castille
Link to all School Law Conference Presentation Slides
NMSBA Board Institute
February 3-5, 2022
New Board Member Training
Board Superintendent Communication – Dr. Gloria Rendon, Evan Grasser, CES
Superintendent Supervision and Evaluation – Dr. Gloria Rendon, Evan Grasser, CES
Public School Finance and Budget – Dr. Gloria Rendon, Evan Grasser, CES
General Session Presentations
NM Public Education Department Update – Dr. Kurt Steinhaus, NMPED Secretary
Legislative Finance Committee Update – Charles SAllee, LFC Deputy Director
Family Engagement Reimagined – Katherine Avery, NMPED & Monica Stevens, Future Focused Education
Breakout Sessions
Cyber Bullying and Online Safety – Katherine Trujillo, Angelique Sedillo, NM Attorney General’s Office
The First Amendment and Controversial Issues – R. Daniel Castille, Cuddy & McCarthy Law Firm
An Overview of Special Education – Jacquelyn Archuleta-Staehlin, MaryAnn. Roman, Cuddy & McCarthy Law Firm
Understanding Ethics and Transparency Obligations – Geno Zamora, Meagan Munoz, Ortiz & Zamora Law Firm
REPRISE – Redistricting 2022 What Boards Need to Know – Geno Zamora, Ortiz & Zamora Law Firm, Brittany Poss, Research & Polling. Inc.
Board Norms – Learning the Rules of the Road – Tony Ortiz, Meagan Munoz, Ortiz & Zamora Law Firm
What NMPSIA Can Do to Help Reduce Claims Exposures – Patrick Sandoval, Marty Esquivel, NMPSIA & Julie Garcia. Poms & Associates
HB128 – Background and Training on Sexual Abuse Ethical Misconduct – Patrick Sandoval, Marty Esquivel, NMPSIA & Julie Garcia. Poms & Associates
Fraud Against Taxpayers Act – Audrey Jaramillo, Jaramillo Accounting Group, LLC
What Will Legalized Cannabis Mean for local Districts – Karla Schultz, Walsh Gallegos Law Firm
Avoiding Procurement Pitfalls – Stephanie Mendivil, Walsh Gallegos Law Firm
Top Ten Legal Issues Board Members Should Know – Elena Gallegos, Walsh Gallegos Law Firm
Board and Public School Liability Under the NM Civil Rights Act – Patricial Salazar-Ives, Charlotte Hetherington, Cuddy & McCarthy Law Firm
Parental Rights: Constitutional Right to Control Education – R. Daniel Castill, Joseph Stevens, Cuddy & McCarthy Law Firm
RECs – Serving Every Student, Every Region, Everyday – B. Gutierrez, M. Jaramillo, K. Alsup, NMREC Association
Conducting Discharge and Termination Hearings – Andrew Sanchez, Himes, Petrarca & Fester, Chtd.
Managing Superintendent Evaluations and Contracts – Andrew Sanchez, Himes, Petrarca & Fester, Chtd.
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NMSBA Annual Convention
December 2-4, 2021
Advanced Training Session
The Importance of Board Norms – O. Calabaza, H. Prather
Newly Elected Board Member Training
Board Leadership Development Program – G. Rendon, T. Parks, K. Carpenter
Boardsmanship – What is Required – G. Rendon, T. Parks, K. Carpenter
New Board Member Training and Issues – T. Ortiz
General Session
State of Education In New Mexico – Dr. Kurt Steinhaus, NMPED Secretary
Breakout Sessions
From Here to There – How PreSchool Literacy Impacts 3rd Grade Testing – D. Maker, R. MCcrath, T. Andreis
NMSBA Policy Service Update – J. Kennedy, NMSBA Policy Service Director
Free Speech – Public Schools – E. German, J. Burnette
Managing Covid Leaves – Defiance to Confusion – T. Ortiz
Redistricting 2022 – What Boards Need to Know and Need to Do – G. Zamora
Transitioning Districts – An Update of Current Transgender Issues in Schools – G. Zamora, M. Munoz
Managing Superintendent Evaluations and Contracts – A. Sanchez
Tribal School Districts Relations – Intergovernmental Agreements – A. Sanchez
Utlizing Your ESSER Funding – J. Hanks II
Local Control – What Does it Mean – What are the LImits – D. Castille, J. Stevens, M. Roman
What is the Role of a School Board on Race and History Issues? – J. Archuleta-Staehlin, A. Nelson
Board Member – Governmental Ethics – C. Helms, K. Kilgore
Top 10 Legal Issues Impacting School Athletics – R. De Santiago, S. Mendivil
Effectively Handling Chaotic Board Meetings – E. Gallegos, Karla Schultz
Governmental Conduct Act and Procurement – B. Berenberg, S. Mendivil
Regional Education Cooperatives (RECs) – Serving Every Student – B. Guiterrez, M.J aramillo
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2021 Leadership Retreat
July 8-10, 2021
PRE-CONFERENCE Training Session
Public School & Legislative Advocacy Dr. Gloria Rendon & Even Grasser, CES
Navigating the Roundhouse Dennis Roch, Logan Superintendent
General Session
Leadership Strategies and Activities Affecting Public Education Honorable Brian Colon, NM State Auditor
NMPED Update – Academic Leadership, History, Innovation, Funding Dr. Gwen Perea Warniment, NMPED DEPUTY Secretary
Concurrent Breakout Sessions
Open Meetings Act Masterclass Geno Zamora, Ortiz & Zamora Law Firm
Comprehensive School Mental Health mS. Klassen NMDOH & W. Coleman RIO RANCHO BoarD
Building Support for My School District Geno Zamora, Ortiz & Zamora Law Firm
Cyber Bullying and Online Safety Katherine Trujillo, NMAG Office
Board & Superintendent Roles & Responsibilities C.Helms, H. Boone, M. Roman cuddy & mccarthy Law firm
Tribal School District Relations Intergovernmental Agreements Andrew Sanchez, Himes, Pereaca & Fester Law Firm
What is the Role of a School Board in Issues of Race & History j.nArchuleta-Staehlin, P. Salazar-Ives, C. Heatherington Cuddy & Mccarthy Law Firm
Conducting Discharge and Termination Heairngs Andrew Sanchez, Himes, Pereaca & Fester Law Firm
Managing Superintendent Evaluations & Employment Contracts Andrew Sanchez, Himes, Pereaca & Fester Law Firm
Virtual and Online Instruction After Schools Re-Open L. gerkey & e. Rodriguez, Walsch Gallegos Law firm
Who Governs Public Schools – Andrew Sanchez, Himes, Pereaca & Fester Law Firm
2021 Legislative Session -What Boards Need to Know K. SCHULTZ, e. GALLEGOS, WALSCH gALLEGOS lAW FIRM
New Mexico’s Greatest Export bILLIE MATHEWS, PROMOTES lEARNING Llc
For the Public Good-Leasons Learned Whistleblower & IPRA Complaints e. rODRIGUEZ & r. gABALDON, wALSCH GALLEGOS lAW FIRM
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2021 Virtual School Law Conference
June 3-5, 2021
Pre-Conference Board Member Training CES-NMSBA Dr. Gloria Rendon, Dr. Hugh Prather, Evan Grasser
General Session
Attoney General’s Update – Priority Initiatives & Activities Honorable Hector Balderas, NM Attorney General & Katherine Trujillo
NSBA National & Legal Update Francisco Negron, NSBA Chief Legal Officer
Concurrent Breakout Sessions
All Presentations can be found on the Cuddy & McCarthy Website, Resources & Links Page or by clicking Here
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2021 Virtual Board Institute
February 11-13, 2021
2021 NMSBA Virtual Board Institute Program
Pre-Institute Board Member Training CES-NMSBA Dr. Gloria Rendon, Dr. Hugh Prather, Evan Grasser
Legislative Finance Committee Update Charles Sallee, LFC Deputy Director
Public Education Legislative Priorities Dr. Ryan Stewart, NM Secretary of Education
NSBA Federal Update DIRE Initiative Chip Slaven, Frank Henderson, Adam Lustig, National School Boards Association
COVID-19 Does Not Suspend School Districts Obligations Elena Gallegos, Eric Rodriquez, Walsh Gallegos, P.C.
2021 Regular and Special Elections Patricia Salazar, Charlotte Hetherington, Cuddy & McCarthy, LLC
November 2 2021 Regular Local Election Calendar
School Board Declaration of Candidacy Form
Open Meetings Act – Myths and Facts Geno Zamora, Nicholas Govea, Ortiz & Zamora, LLC
School Board Role During COVID-19 Tony Ortiz, Nicholas Govea, Ortiz & Zamora, LLC
Coronavirus Relief Legislation and Updates on Litigation R. Daniel Castille, Charlotte Hetherington, Cuddy & McCarthy, LLC
Local Decision Making and Flexibility During a Pandemic Elena Gallegos, Karla Schultz, Walsh Gallegos, P.C.
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2020 Virtual Annual Convention
December 3-5, 2020
NMSBA Virtual Annual Convention Program Final
New Board Member Training Session-dr. Gloria Rendon & Dr. Hugh Prather
NSBA Convention Greetings Anna Maria Chavez, Executive Director, National School Boards Association
NSBA Federal Update Verjeana McCotter-Jacobs, Chief Transformation Officer National School Boards Association
Improving EDUCATION, the New Mexico Way Jeannie Oakes & Carmen Gonzales, Learning Policy Institute – New_Mexico_Improving_Education_REPORT New_Mexico_Improving_Education_SUMMARY_REPORT
State of Education in New Mexico Ryan Stewart, Secretary of Public Education, NMPED Secretary Ryan Stewart Q & A
Student Behavioral and Mental Health Supports Leslie Kelly, Behavioral Health Coordinator, NMPED SEL Self-Evaluation Rubric Draft; Leslie Kelly-NMPED Q & A
News and Social Media Advocacy Todd Williamson, VP SKDK & James Hong, Director, SKDK Digital, NSBA Consultants
Legislative Advocacy in Challenging Times Lilliemae Ortiz, NMSBA Legislative Liaison
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2020 Fall Region Meetings
September – October 2020
NMPED Secretary Regional Meetings Presentation
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New Board Member Training – Strategic Planning
July 30, 2020
Strategic Planning for School Boards 07-30-20 Dr. Hugh Prather and Dr. Gloria Rendon
Strategic Planning Session Recording
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2020 Virtual School Law Conference
July 10, 2020
Link to All Presentations and Recordings on the Cuddy & McCarthy Website
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New Board Member Training – Budget & Finance 101
June 4, 2020
Public School Budget and Finance Presentation Dr. Gloria Rendon & David Craig, NMPED
Public School Capital Outlay Funding Presentation Jonathan Chamblin, NMPSFA & Dr. Gloria Rendon
Budget & Finance 101 Session Recordings
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2020 Board Institute
NMPED Legislative Priorities – Ryan Stewart, NM Secretary Designate
NSBA Federal Update – Tom Gentzel, NSBA Executive Director
LFC Legislative Update – Charles Sallee, Deputy Director, LFC
Public Schools Audit Update – Brian Colon, NM State Auditor
Focus on Outcomes Not Inputs – A.J. Crabill, Deputy Commissioner, Texas Education Agency
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2019 Annual Convention
December 5-7, 2019
NSBA Federal Update Elizabeth “Beth” BRANHAM, PRESIDENT, National School Board Association
State of Education in New Mexico Ryan Stewart, NM Secretary of Education Designate
Yazzie-Martinez Lawsuit Update Gail Evans, Lead Attorney, NM Center on Law and Poverty
Newly Elected Board Member Materials
NMSBA Overview for Newly Elected Members Joe Guillen, NMSBA Executive Director
Leadership Development Program Session 1 Block 1 Dr. Gloria Rendon & Dr. Hugh Prather
Boardsmanship Session 1 Block 2 Dr. Gloria Rendon & Dr. Hugh Prather
Budget & Finance Session 1 Block 3 Dr. Gloria Rendon & Dr. Hugh Prather (To be posted)
Policies & Instruction Session 1 Block 4 Dr. Gloria Rendon & Dr. Hugh Prather
Breakout Sessions
Rookie Mistakes Tony Ortiz, Ortiz & Zamora Law Firm
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2019 Fall Region Meeting Presentations
Board Finance and Audit Oversight Responsibility – S. Rounds, NMCEL Executive Director & T. Dean, Executive Director, NMASBO
Effective Lobbying for School Board Leaders – J. Guillen, NMSBA Executive Director
CES New Board Member Training Presentation – D. Chavez, CES Executive Director
CES New Board Member Training Modules
NMCEL Strategic Plan
NMASBO Board & Calendar
NMPED K-5 Plus Handout
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