New Mexico Statutes Chapter 22. Public Schools § 22-5-11. School district salary system

A. Prior to the beginning of each school year, each local superintendent shall file with the department the school district salary system, which salary system shall incorporate any salary increases or compensation measures specifically mandated by the legislature. Salaries for teachers and school administrators shall be aligned with the licensure framework provided for in the School Personnel Act.

B. A local superintendent shall not reduce the school district salary system established pursuant to Subsection A of this section without the prior written approval of the state superintendent [secretary]. The state superintendent shall give written notice to the legislative finance committee, the legislative education study committee and the department of finance and administration of approved reduction of any school district's salary system, including the reasons for the request for reduction and the grounds for approval.