The Las Cruces Public Schools Board of Education has upheld tonight its November decision to fire former Superintendent Sonia Diaz.
On a 5-0 vote following a brief closed session, the board upheld its firing. Diaz’s attorney has said she would appeal such a decision.
The motion to uphold the firing was made by outgoing Board member John Schwebke and seconded by Board member Gene Gant.
As soon as the district serves Diaz’s attorney with the appropriate paperwork, her salary will cease, said District spokeswoman Jo Galvan.