Superintendent
Ron Haugen
REGULAR SCHOOL BOARD MEETING
February 20, 2002
P.O. Drawer 70
Anthony, NM 88021
Phone: (505)882-6200
Roll Call
Closed Session
Reconvened in Open Session
Roll Call
Supt. Report
Board President
Board Members
Modification of the Agenda
Consent Agenda
Open Forum
Year Round School
Quality of Education Survey
Policies for Approval
Purchase of Property
Adjourned
Board Members present were Mr. David Garcia, Mr. Daniel Rollings, Mr. Santiago Burciaga, and Ms. Agueda Mora. Ms. Luz Vargas was absent.
Mr. Rollings moved to go into Closed Personnel Session pursuant to Session 10-15-1, H-2, NMSA 1978 as amended for personnel employment recommendations, resignations, and athletics; and for Real Property and Water Rights pursuant to 10-15-1, H-8, NMSA 1978 as amended for Purchase of Land/Property. Supt. Haugen recommended approval of the motion. Motion carried unanimously. The Board went into closed session at 6:03 p.m. Only matters pertaining to personnel employment recommendations, resignations, and athletics and for the purchase of land/property were discussed in closed session.
2. The Board reconvened in Open Session at 7:21 p.m. with President David Garcia presiding. Mr. Rollings moved to reconvene in Open Session. Supt. Haugen recommended approval of the motion. Motion carried unanimously.
The Pledge of Allegiance was recited and the Mission Statement was read.
3. Board members present were Mr. David Garcia, Mr. Daniel Rollings,Mr. Santiago Burciaga, and Ms. Agueda Mora. Ms. Luz Vargas was absent.
4. Programs, Reports, and Correspondence
A. (1) Third grade students from Mesquite Elementary recited the Pledge of Allegiance and sang the Stars Spangled Banner and I'm Proud to be an American
(2) Student Leadership Council Presentation. Student Leadership Council gave the same presentation they did before the Senate Finance Committee in Santa Fe during the Legislative Session. These students requested funds to complete the Santa Teresa High School and to build a high school in Chaparral.
(3) Supt. Haugen gave an update on the Teacher of the Year Program. He informed the Board that the State Dept. of Education awarded Gadsden $47,104 to enhance the beginning teacher mentoring program.He said that the Geothermal groundbreaking will take place soon at Santa Teresa Middle School.
Ms. Sheila Rahl gave an update on the six traits of writing.
B. Board President's Report
(1) NM Mesa Presentation. Sara Garcia and Carlos Mariscal, Seniors at Gadsden High School requested funds to attend the MESA National Convention in Orlando, Florida.
C. Board members
Board members praised the MESA students for their hard work and agreed to give them $900 for their trip.
5. Modification of the Agenda.
Pres. Garcia requested to move agenda item 9A directly under the Board President's Report. Mr. Rollings moved to approve the agenda as modified. Mr. Haugen recommended approval of the motion. Motion carried unanimously.
6. Consent Agenda.
Mr. Burciaga moved to accept the Consent Agenda as presented. Supt. Haugen recommended approval of the motion. Motion carried unanimously
7. Open Forum.
Comments were made by the public present against year-round school.
8. Action Items
Year-Round
A. Year-Round School (Continuous Learning Calendar)
Supt. Haugen explained the emphasis behind year-round school improved student achievement by intervention of students that are staying academically behind.Mr. Haugen said that the recommen- dation of the administration is to go to a K-8 Continuous Learning Calendar. Ms. Mora moved to table the School Year Round Calendar issue until Ms. Luz Vargas can be present. Pres. Garcia asked for a second to the motion. Mr. Burciaga seconded the motion. Ms. Mora voted yes; Mr. Rollings, Mr. Burciaga, and Mr. Garcia voted no.Motion was denied. Ms. Mora made comments on why she is for year-round school. Mr. Burciaga moved to vote on Year-Round School Continuous Learning Calendar.Mr. Rollings seconded the motion.Ms. Mora voted yes, Mr. Rollings voted no after making comments on his negative vote, Mr. Burciaga voted no after his comments, and Pres. Garcia voted no after his comments.The motion for Year-Round Schools Continuous Calendar was denied
B. Quality of Education Survey
Local Board Questions. Supt. Haugen requested that the Board look at the questions submitted for their review. Ms. Mora moved to accept the Quality of Education Survey Local Board Questions and consider them for the next Board meeting and have the Board's questions ready for the next meeting. Mr. Rollings seconded the motion. Motion carried unanimously.
C. Policies for Approval: GBEAA. Sexual Harassment, GBG. for Approval Participation in Political Activities, GBI. Drug-Free Workplace, GBK. Employee Use of Tobacco Products, GBL. Personnel Records. Supt. Haugen said that these policies are up for approval.
Ms. Mora moved to approve the listed policies for approval. Mr. Burciaga seconded the motion. Supt. Haugen recommended approval of the motion. Motion carried unanimously.
D. Purchase of Property. Mr. Burciaga moved to table the Purchase Property. Mr. Rollings seconded the motion. Supt. Haugen recommended approval of the motion. Motion carried unanimously.
9. Discussion Items.
None.
10.Adjournment
Mr. Rollings moved to adjourn the meeting.Mr. Burciaga seconded the motion. Supt. Haugen recommended approval of the motion. Motion carried unanimously. The Board adjourned their meeting at 9:12 p.m.