Los Alamos Public Schools Honors Board Members During School Board Recognition Month

Los Alamos Public Schools recognized the service of its school board members during a School Board Recognition Month event held on January 25, 2026. The observance, carried out nationwide under the theme "our future is public," highlighted the volunteer leadership that shapes policies, budgets, and supports services affecting students and families across Los Alamos County.

The district acknowledged President Sondra Wyman, Vice President Lauren Coupland, Secretary Melanie Colgan, and new members Antonio Jaurigue and Margie Serrato. Superintendent Jennifer Guy expressed the district’s appreciation, saying, “I am grateful for all of our dedicated school board members. They are always focused on what is best for students. It is an honor to work with them.”

School board duties include election to four-year terms and responsibility for governance that serves all schools and families in the district. Board members meet twice a month, participate in committee work, and complete required state training on governance, finance, policy, and other topics. Those obligations place trustees at the center of decisions that affect classroom resources, staffing priorities, student services, and school safety.

For Los Alamos County residents, the recognition underlines how local elections and school board engagement translate into tangible outcomes in public education. Board oversight contributes to funding allocations that support special education, mental health supports, school nursing and public health coordination, and access to equitable learning opportunities. The presence of newly seated members Antonio Jaurigue and Margie Serrato signals continuity and change as the board carries responsibilities into the next four-year cycle.

The national theme that "our future is public" frames local governance as a public health and community asset. Decisions made by Sondra Wyman, Lauren Coupland, Melanie Colgan, Antonio Jaurigue, and Margie Serrato will influence district priorities that intersect with student well-being, such as nutrition programs, preventive health measures, and equitable distribution of resources among schools.

Los Alamos Public Schools encouraged community members to remain engaged. With board meetings held twice monthly and committee work ongoing, residents and families have regular opportunities to observe deliberations, provide input, and follow training-driven policy developments. Recognition month served both to thank current board members and to remind voters that local governance continues to shape the everyday health, safety, and opportunity of students across the county.