Superintendent
Ron Haugen
REGULAR SCHOOL BOARD MEETING
April 24, 2002
P.O. Drawer 70
Anthony, NM 88021
Phone: (505)882-6200
Roll Call
Closed Session
Reconvened In Open Session
Roll Call
GHS Steering Committee Presentation
M.E.S.A.
Destination Imagination
Supt's Report
Board Pres.
Board Members
Modification of the Agenda
Consent Agenda
Open Forum
Action Items
Supt's Contract
Preliminary Budget
Adjourned
Board Members present were Mr. David Garcia, Ms. Luz Vargas, Mr. Daniel Rollings, Santiago Burciaga, and Ms. Agueda Mora.
Mr. Rollings moved to go into Closed Personnel Session pursuant to 10-15-1, H-2, NMSA 1978 as amended for personnel employment recommendations, resignations, transfers, and athletic recommendations. Supt. Haugen recommended approval of the motion. Motion carried unanimously. The Board went into closed session at 5:00 p.m. Only matters pertaining to personnel employment recommendations, retirements, resignations, transfers, and athletic recommendations were discussed in closed session.
2. The Board reconvened in Open Session at 7:16 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, Ms. Luz Vargas, Mr. Daniel Rollings, Mr. Santiago Burciaga, and Ms. Agueda Mora.
4. Programs, Reports, and Correspondence
A. (1) GHS Steering Committee Presentation - Members of the GHS Steering Committee enthusiastically informed the Board of how this committee got started and what they have accomplished in various areas that were identified for school improvement. Ms. Bea Davis, trainer, said that this school reform will get the school out of probationary status.
(2) M.E.S.A. Club Presentation. Mr. Larry Mills spoke about the Club accomplishments and awards won by the MESA students. Nolan Tarkington introduced the students and each group spoke about the event they participated in. The first place winners will go to national competitions.
(3) Destination Imagination. These students from Mesquite Elementary were unable to attend and will make their presentation at a later meeting.
(4) Supt.. s Report. Supt. Haugen commented on the success of the NMSBA Region VII Meeting that was held April 23rd at GHS. Supt. Haugen said that Mr. Moncrief read his poem at this NMSBA meeting. Mr. Moncrief won the International Poet of Merit Award with this poem. Mr. Moncrief was also recognized at the State Board Meeting held in Alamogordo. Supt. Haugen asked Mr. Moncrief to read his poem before the Board. Mr. Haugen presented the preliminary plans for the Desert Pride Academy which is an alternative program for specific students in grades 8-12 to address academic or behavioral needs of these students. Supt. Haugen said that the State Board discussed the accountability system and what to do with the growth factor. Supt. Haugen presented a draft copy for multi-year contracts for principals, associate superintendents, directors, and coordinators. He reminded the Board of the employee Recognition Reception set for May 8th. Supt. Haugen requested that the Board have a Workshop on maintenance and facilities and on the operational budget. The workshop was set for May 6, 2002 starting at 5:00 p.m. with a closed session and an open session at 5:30 p.m. at Gadsden Middle School Cafeteria. Supt. Haugen informed the Board that the NMSBA Law Conference will be held on June 7-8 in Albuquerque. Supt. Haugen gave the Board the administrative visibility report for March.
B. Board President's Report. Pres. Garcia emphasized the importance of recognizing outstanding teachers that are doing a great job with the students. He mentioned the music teacher at Sunland Park and Mr. James Terranova at Santa Teresa Middle School. Pres. Garcia thanked all the teachers that are doing a great job with students.
C. Board Members. Ms. Mora asked that when a decision is made that all Board members be polled and be in agreement (example: the decision to wear graduation gowns to the GHS and STHS graduations.) Mr. Rollings thanked certain people for the success of the Region VII Meeting.
5. Modification of the Agenda. Ms. Mora moved to approve the Agenda as presented. Supt. Haugen recommended approval of the motion. Motion carried unanimously.
6. Consent Agenda. Ms. Mora moved to approve the Consent Agenda as presented but to have roll call vote on the Superintendent. s contract under item 8A. Supt. Haugen recommended approval of the motion. Motion carried unanimously.
7. Open Forum. No comments.
8. A. Superintendent's Contract. Ms. Mora moved to extend Mr. Haugen. s contract for an additional year that would extend his contract until June of 2004. Pres. Garcia, Ms. Vargas, Mr. Rollings, Mr. Burciaga, and Ms. Mora voted yes. Motion carried unanimously.
9. Discussion Items
A. 2002-2003 Preliminary Budget Presentation. Ms. Arrieta presented the preliminary budget for fiscal year 2002-2003. She gave an overview of the entire budget to include the proposed cash balance, estimated revenues, emergency reserve, salary schedules with variable increases, increments, non-operational costs.
10. Mr. Rollings moved to adjourn the meeting. Supt. Haugen recommended approval of the motion. Motion carried unanimously. The Board adjourned their meeting at 9:20 p.m.