Governing Council

Taos Charter School is governed by a nine-person Governing Council. Members serve two-year terms and are elected by vote of the parents and teachers.  All meeting are open to the public.

2026 Elections

The election of Governing Council members commences in October. At least one of the elected members shall be a community member. Members provide advisory oversight and accountability for the educational director, finances, and a variety of policies that direct the school.

  • 5-10 hours of mandatory training are provided and required each year.

  • The Governing Council meets on the 3rd Tuesday at 4:00 pm of every month. Additionally, smaller committees meet throughout the month to conduct research and provide advisory input on a variety of matters relating to school business.

  • Elected candidates will serve the Taos Charter School community with their time and

  • talents for a term lasting two years.

Open Positions:

  • Two staff member positions

  • Three parent or community member positions

All letters of interest from candidates must be submitted by October 16, 2026. The letters should include a short bio that describes the financial, managerial, educational, legal, parental, or other experience that qualifies a candidate for the role of Governing Council. Please email your letter of interest, short bio, and contact information to sdaffron@taoscharterschool.org or submit it to the front office.

Read the full 2026 Election Brief >
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  • To provide students with authentic learning experiences through a rigorous, inquiry-based program that focuses on the knowledge and skills that support high levels of academic growth, global citizenship, and social emotional development.

  • President: Gina Gargone (Through October 2027)

    Vice President: Richard Sack (Through October 2027)

    Treasurer: Micah Nichols (Through October 2026)

     Secretary: Crystal Martinez (Through October 2027)

    Member: Avery Blair (Through October 2027)

    Member: Tige Bailey (Through October 2027)

    Member: Berenice Cisneros (Through October 2026)

  • Meetings will take place monthly at 4p at Taos Charter School, the third Tuesday of each month.

    The 2026/2027 Schedule Is:

    • July 21

    • August 18

    • September 15

    • October 20

    • November 17

    • December 15

    • January 19

    • February 16

    • March 16

    • April 20

    • May 18

    The schedule is subject to change and notices will be posted.

    Public comment is welcome and meetings are open to the public. For more information, please contact gc@taoscharterschool.org.

    Meetings are live cast on Zoom. To receive the zoom meeting address please contact the school director at bmachardy@taoscharterschool.org

    You may obtain a copy of the agenda from the front office staff 72 hours prior to the regularly scheduled meeting.

    If you are an individual with a disability 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 hearing or meeting, please contact the school office at 575.751.7222 at least one (1) week prior to the meeting or as soon as possible. Public documents, including the agenda and minutes, can be provided in various accessible formats. Please contact the school office at 575.751.7222 if a summary or other type of accessible format is needed.

The Friends of Taos Charter

The Friends of Taos Charter School is the non-profit, parent-driven, volunteer organization that helped to start Taos Charter School. In the mid-1990’s, the original Friends of Taos Charter School organization wrote the charter for our school, negotiated the land donation that our facility currently occupies, designed our buildings, and coordinated the construction of the campus to its current state.

FTCS Articles of Incorporation

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FTCS Bylaws

  • In supporting the complete education of the mind, body, and spirit of our students, the mission of the Friends of Taos Charter School is to advocate for the care and protection as well as academic excellence of our students.

    To accomplish this, we:

    a. Raise money to maintain and improve the facilities of Taos Charter School.

    b. Assist with financially sustaining the school in the future.

    c. Promote community within the parents, student and faculty.

  • Roberta Lerman, President
    Allyson Bailey, Vice-President
    Whitney Goler, Treasurer
    Feliz Medina, Secretary
    Gina Cerruto, Member
    Wendy Gontram, Member
    Amber Vasquez, Member
    Paige Davidson, Member

  • Friends meet the 2nd Tuesday of each month at 4:00 pm at Taos Charter School.