Meeting Agenda
I. Welcome, Introduction, & Roll Call
I.A. Pledge of Allegiance
I.B. New Mexico Flag Salute
II. Board Reorganization
II.A. Nomination(s) for Board President
Nomination(s) for Board Vice President
Nomination(s) for Board Secretary
Nomination(s) for Board Committees
III. Review and Approval of Minutes
III.A. Work Session & Regular Board Meeting of December 15, 2025 & Finance Meeting of December 11, 2025.
IV. Consideration and Approval of Agenda
V. Information/Presentations (Non-Action Items)
V.A. Program/Presentations
V.A.1. Kiwanis Students of the Month, Mr. Bob Carson — Representative
Cliff
Mesa Bruton - December
Katie Martinez - January
LPMS
John Michael Peterson - November
Israel DeLaO - December
Esperanza Sedillo — January
SHS
Max Johnson - November
Katelyn Rogers - December
Makayla Sapien - January
 
V.A.2. Mr. Azul Cano — Recognition of SHS All State Band Students
V.A.3. Mrs. Elizabeth Harrison, Head Coach — Recognition of Tennis State Qualifiers
V.A.4. SHS Art Recognition
V.A.5. SCEA, Ms. Dianne Carrico, President & Mrs. Desire McGee, Secretary/Treasurer — Nothing to present
VI. Information to the Board
VI.A. Superintendent
VI.A.1. SHS Student Council Presentation
VI.A.2. 2026-2027 Silver Schools and Cliff Schools Proposed Calendars
VI.A.3. 2025-2026 Bond Projects
VI.A.4. Student Discipline Policy
VI.B. Louis Alvarez, Associate Superintendent
VI.B.1. Personnel Report
VI.C. Mrs. Cindy Barris, Associate Superintendent
VI.C.1. Enrollment Update
VI.C.2. Mental Health Grant Update
VI.D. Michele McCain, Director of Finance
VI.E. Board of Education
VI.E.1. Finance Sub-Committee Report
VI.E.2. Audit Sub Committee Report
VI.E.3. Threat Assessment Committee Report
VI.E.4. Board President
VI.E.4.a. Resolution to Establish Reasonable Notice to the Public of All Public Meetings of the Board of Education of the Silver Consolidated Schools District #1
VI.E.5. Board Comments
VII. Open Public Comments (3 minutes) This section is reserved for comments or concerns related to agenda items. (See Public Comment Form) https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1DmB8nSZG1jR_QPa8Gij9HcVkairOzPSDCRNyZjY-7zY/edit?ts=67ae665e
VIII. Action Items
VIII.A. Consent Agenda/Approval of:
VIII.A.1. Budget/Finance/Purchasing
VIII.A.1.a. Financial Reports
VIII.A.1.a.(1) Total amount of checks written in December
VIII.A.1.b. Budget Adjustment Requests
VIII.A.1.c. Award of Bids & Proposals
VIII.A.1.d. Donations
     Moose Lodge of Silver City - Cliff Boys & Girls Basketball Team $2,000
     Morales 4 NM - SHS Girls Basketball Team $1,000
     
VIII.A.1.e. Conflict of Interest Disclosures
VIII.A.1.f. Disposal Action Items
VIII.B. Transportation — Mr. Antonio Andazola, Maintenance & Transportation Director
VIII.B.1. Bus Drivers
VIII.B.2. Activity Drivers
VIII.B.3. Feeder Routes
VIII.B.3.a. Silver Scholars 2025-26 Pre-K Bus Contract
IX. Consideration and Approval of 2026-2027 Silver Schools and Cliff Schools Calendars
X. Consideration and Approval of Resolution to Establish Reasonable Notice to the Public of All Public Meetings of the Board of Education of the Silver Consolidated Schools District #1
XI. Consideration and Approval of Silver Scholars 2025-26 Pre-K Contract
XII. Open Public Comments (3 minutes) This section is open to any comments or concerns related to Silver Consolidated School District (See Public Comment Form)
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1DmB8nSZG1jR_QPa8Gij9HcVkairOzPSDCRNyZjY-7zY/edit?ts=67ae665e
XIII. Future Meetings & Proposed Agenda Items
XIII.A. Next Regular Board Meeting & Work Session, Feb 18 & Finance Meeting, Feb 12
XIII.B. March Board Meeting, Tentatively moved to March 23
XIII.C. NMSBA Board Member Institute, Feb 5 to 7 @ Santa Fe
XIII.D. NMSBA School Law Conference, Jun 4 to 6 @ Albuquerque
XIII.E. NMSBA Leadership Retreat, July 9 to 11 @ TBA
XIV. School District Events & Activities
XIV.A. Grant County Days @ Roundhouse Santa Fe, NM — January 27 to 28
XIV.B. Silver High School
    NHD Parent Nights (Performances/Exhibits/Papers) 6:00–7:00pm- January 21
    SHS Power Lifting at Cobre- 9:00am- January 24
    Fighting Colt Girls Basketball: Cobre (JV/V)- 5:30 – 8:30pm- January 26
    SHS Boys Basketball: Cobre (V)- 6:00 – 7:00pm- January 26
    Fighting Colt Wrestling: Cobre/Silver Dual (1)- 6:00 – 8:00pm- January 28
    SHS Boys Basketball: Socorro (JV)- 5:30 – 6:30pm- January 29
    SHS Boys Basketball: Socorro (V)- 7:00 – 9:00pm- January 29
    Fighting Colt Wrestling: District Duals (3)- 5:00 – 7:00pm- January 30
    Fighting Colt Girls Basketball: Pima, AZ (JV/V)- 2:30 – 5:30pm- January 31
    SHS Boys Basketball: Pima, AZ (V)- 7:00 – 9:00pm- January 31
    Fighting Colt Girls Basketball: Santa Teresa (JV/V)- 4:30 – 7:30pm- February 2
    FFA Chapter Meeting- 6:00 – 7:00pm- February 3
    SHS Boys Basketball: Deming (JV)- 5:30 – 6:30pm- February 5
    SHS Boys Basketball: Deming (V)- 7:00 – 9:00pm- February 5
    SHS Boys Basketball: Chaparral (JV)- 5:30 – 6:30pm- February 9
    SHS Boys Basketball: Chaparral (V)- 7:00 – 9:00pm- February 9
    SHS Boys Basketball: Santa Teresa (JV)- 5:30 – 6:30pm- February 12
    SHS Boys Basketball: Santa Teresa (V)- 7:00 – 9:00pm- February 12
    Fighting Colt Girls Basketball: Deming (JV/V)- 4:30 – 7:30pm- February 16
XIV.C. La Plata Middle School
    7th & 8th Grade Boys Basketball: Lordsburg- 4:30pm - January 21
    7th & 8th Grade Girls Basketball: District Tourney @ Lordsburg (TBA)- January 24
    Valentine's Dance- 6pm-9pm- February 6
XIV.D. Cliff Schools
    Boys & Girls Basketball: Magdalena- 12:00 – 2:30pm- January 24
    Dinner & Cake Auction- 5:00 – 7:30pm- February 6
    Boys & Girls Basketball: Quemado- 1:00 – 6:00pm- February 7
XV. EXECUTIVE SESSION – The Board may elect to go into executive session for reasons permitted in the New Mexico Open Meetings Act.  See NMSA 1978, §§ 10-15-1(H)(1)-(9).
XV.A. Superintendent Evaluation
XVI. Report on Executive Session - "The matters discussed in the closed meeting were limited to those stated in motion to close the meeting.  This statement shall be recorded in the minutes of the meeting as required by Section 10-15-1 (J) of the New Mexico Open Meetings Act".
XVII. Adjournment
Agenda Item Details Reload Your Meeting
Meeting: January 20, 2026 6:00pm - Regular Board Meeting
Subject:
I. Welcome, Introduction, & Roll Call
Subject:
I.A. Pledge of Allegiance
Subject:
I.B. New Mexico Flag Salute
Description:
“I salute the flag of the state of New Mexico, the Zia symbol of perfect friendship
among united cultures.”
Subject:
II. Board Reorganization
Subject:
II.A. Nomination(s) for Board President
Nomination(s) for Board Vice President
Nomination(s) for Board Secretary
Nomination(s) for Board Committees
Subject:
III. Review and Approval of Minutes
Subject:
III.A. Work Session & Regular Board Meeting of December 15, 2025 & Finance Meeting of December 11, 2025.
Subject:
IV. Consideration and Approval of Agenda
Subject:
V. Information/Presentations (Non-Action Items)
Subject:
V.A. Program/Presentations
Subject:
V.A.1. Kiwanis Students of the Month, Mr. Bob Carson — Representative
Cliff
Mesa Bruton - December
Katie Martinez - January
LPMS
John Michael Peterson - November
Israel DeLaO - December
Esperanza Sedillo — January
SHS
Max Johnson - November
Katelyn Rogers - December
Makayla Sapien - January
 
Subject:
V.A.2. Mr. Azul Cano — Recognition of SHS All State Band Students
Subject:
V.A.3. Mrs. Elizabeth Harrison, Head Coach — Recognition of Tennis State Qualifiers
Subject:
V.A.4. SHS Art Recognition
Subject:
V.A.5. SCEA, Ms. Dianne Carrico, President & Mrs. Desire McGee, Secretary/Treasurer — Nothing to present
Subject:
VI. Information to the Board
Subject:
VI.A. Superintendent
Subject:
VI.A.1. SHS Student Council Presentation
Subject:
VI.A.2. 2026-2027 Silver Schools and Cliff Schools Proposed Calendars
Subject:
VI.A.3. 2025-2026 Bond Projects
Subject:
VI.A.4. Student Discipline Policy
Subject:
VI.B. Louis Alvarez, Associate Superintendent
Subject:
VI.B.1. Personnel Report
Subject:
VI.C. Mrs. Cindy Barris, Associate Superintendent
Subject:
VI.C.1. Enrollment Update
Subject:
VI.C.2. Mental Health Grant Update
Subject:
VI.D. Michele McCain, Director of Finance
Subject:
VI.E. Board of Education
Subject:
VI.E.1. Finance Sub-Committee Report
Subject:
VI.E.2. Audit Sub Committee Report
Subject:
VI.E.3. Threat Assessment Committee Report
Subject:
VI.E.4. Board President
Subject:
VI.E.4.a. Resolution to Establish Reasonable Notice to the Public of All Public Meetings of the Board of Education of the Silver Consolidated Schools District #1
Subject:
VI.E.5. Board Comments
Subject:
VII. Open Public Comments (3 minutes) This section is reserved for comments or concerns related to agenda items. (See Public Comment Form) https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1DmB8nSZG1jR_QPa8Gij9HcVkairOzPSDCRNyZjY-7zY/edit?ts=67ae665e
Subject:
VIII. Action Items
Subject:
VIII.A. Consent Agenda/Approval of:
Subject:
VIII.A.1. Budget/Finance/Purchasing
Subject:
VIII.A.1.a. Financial Reports
Subject:
VIII.A.1.a.(1) Total amount of checks written in December
Subject:
VIII.A.1.b. Budget Adjustment Requests
Subject:
VIII.A.1.c. Award of Bids & Proposals
Subject:
VIII.A.1.d. Donations
     Moose Lodge of Silver City - Cliff Boys & Girls Basketball Team $2,000
     Morales 4 NM - SHS Girls Basketball Team $1,000
     
Subject:
VIII.A.1.e. Conflict of Interest Disclosures
Subject:
VIII.A.1.f. Disposal Action Items
Subject:
VIII.B. Transportation — Mr. Antonio Andazola, Maintenance & Transportation Director
Subject:
VIII.B.1. Bus Drivers
Subject:
VIII.B.2. Activity Drivers
Subject:
VIII.B.3. Feeder Routes
Subject:
VIII.B.3.a. Silver Scholars 2025-26 Pre-K Bus Contract
Subject:
IX. Consideration and Approval of 2026-2027 Silver Schools and Cliff Schools Calendars
Subject:
X. Consideration and Approval of Resolution to Establish Reasonable Notice to the Public of All Public Meetings of the Board of Education of the Silver Consolidated Schools District #1
Subject:
XI. Consideration and Approval of Silver Scholars 2025-26 Pre-K Contract
Subject:
XII. Open Public Comments (3 minutes) This section is open to any comments or concerns related to Silver Consolidated School District (See Public Comment Form)
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1DmB8nSZG1jR_QPa8Gij9HcVkairOzPSDCRNyZjY-7zY/edit?ts=67ae665e
Subject:
XIII. Future Meetings & Proposed Agenda Items
Subject:
XIII.A. Next Regular Board Meeting & Work Session, Feb 18 & Finance Meeting, Feb 12
Subject:
XIII.B. March Board Meeting, Tentatively moved to March 23
Subject:
XIII.C. NMSBA Board Member Institute, Feb 5 to 7 @ Santa Fe
Subject:
XIII.D. NMSBA School Law Conference, Jun 4 to 6 @ Albuquerque
Subject:
XIII.E. NMSBA Leadership Retreat, July 9 to 11 @ TBA
Subject:
XIV. School District Events & Activities
Subject:
XIV.A. Grant County Days @ Roundhouse Santa Fe, NM — January 27 to 28
Subject:
XIV.B. Silver High School
    NHD Parent Nights (Performances/Exhibits/Papers) 6:00–7:00pm- January 21
    SHS Power Lifting at Cobre- 9:00am- January 24
    Fighting Colt Girls Basketball: Cobre (JV/V)- 5:30 – 8:30pm- January 26
    SHS Boys Basketball: Cobre (V)- 6:00 – 7:00pm- January 26
    Fighting Colt Wrestling: Cobre/Silver Dual (1)- 6:00 – 8:00pm- January 28
    SHS Boys Basketball: Socorro (JV)- 5:30 – 6:30pm- January 29
    SHS Boys Basketball: Socorro (V)- 7:00 – 9:00pm- January 29
    Fighting Colt Wrestling: District Duals (3)- 5:00 – 7:00pm- January 30
    Fighting Colt Girls Basketball: Pima, AZ (JV/V)- 2:30 – 5:30pm- January 31
    SHS Boys Basketball: Pima, AZ (V)- 7:00 – 9:00pm- January 31
    Fighting Colt Girls Basketball: Santa Teresa (JV/V)- 4:30 – 7:30pm- February 2
    FFA Chapter Meeting- 6:00 – 7:00pm- February 3
    SHS Boys Basketball: Deming (JV)- 5:30 – 6:30pm- February 5
    SHS Boys Basketball: Deming (V)- 7:00 – 9:00pm- February 5
    SHS Boys Basketball: Chaparral (JV)- 5:30 – 6:30pm- February 9
    SHS Boys Basketball: Chaparral (V)- 7:00 – 9:00pm- February 9
    SHS Boys Basketball: Santa Teresa (JV)- 5:30 – 6:30pm- February 12
    SHS Boys Basketball: Santa Teresa (V)- 7:00 – 9:00pm- February 12
    Fighting Colt Girls Basketball: Deming (JV/V)- 4:30 – 7:30pm- February 16
Subject:
XIV.C. La Plata Middle School
    7th & 8th Grade Boys Basketball: Lordsburg- 4:30pm - January 21
    7th & 8th Grade Girls Basketball: District Tourney @ Lordsburg (TBA)- January 24
    Valentine's Dance- 6pm-9pm- February 6
Subject:
XIV.D. Cliff Schools
    Boys & Girls Basketball: Magdalena- 12:00 – 2:30pm- January 24
    Dinner & Cake Auction- 5:00 – 7:30pm- February 6
    Boys & Girls Basketball: Quemado- 1:00 – 6:00pm- February 7
Subject:
XV. EXECUTIVE SESSION – The Board may elect to go into executive session for reasons permitted in the New Mexico Open Meetings Act.  See NMSA 1978, §§ 10-15-1(H)(1)-(9).
Subject:
XV.A. Superintendent Evaluation
Subject:
XVI. Report on Executive Session - "The matters discussed in the closed meeting were limited to those stated in motion to close the meeting.  This statement shall be recorded in the minutes of the meeting as required by Section 10-15-1 (J) of the New Mexico Open Meetings Act".
Subject:
XVII. Adjournment

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