Superintendent
Ron Haugen
REGULAR SCHOOL BOARD MEETING
June 13, 2002
P.O. Drawer 70
Anthony, NM 88021
Phone: (505)882-6200
Roll Call
Closed Session
Reconvened In Open Session
Roll Call
Supt.’s Reports
Board Pres.
Board Members
Modification of the Agenda
Consent Agenda
Open Forum
Bid Award For Remodeling & Demolition at Five Schools
Administrators’ Multi-Year Contract
Board Policy GCBDE Annual Leave
Deficiencies Correction Unit JPA
2002-2003 Operating Budget
Adjourned
Board Members present were Dr. David Garcia, Ms. Luz Vargas, Mr. Daniel Rollings, Mr. 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 summer employment. Supt. Haugen recommended approval of the motion. Motion carried unanimously. The Board went into closed session at 6:00 p.m. Only matters pertaining to personnel employment recommendations, resignations, transfers, and summer employment were discussed in closed session.
2. The Board reconvened in Open Session at 7:45 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 by students of Chaparral Elem.
3. Board members present were Dr. David Garcia, Ms. Luz Vargas, Mr. Daniel Rollings, Mr. Santiago Burciaga, and Ms. Agueda Mora.
4. Programs, Reports, and Correspondence
A. (1) Ms. Jacquez gave certificates of appreciation to the PTO members and volunteers. The PTO presented a check in the amount of $1,177.00 to Chaparral Elementary School for playground equipment. Students from Chaparral Elementary sang several songs for the School Board and staff and to the community members present.
(2) Superintendent’s Report—Supt. Haugen reminded the Board of the Board Retreat scheduled for June 21 & 22, 2002. He mentioned some of the topics that will be discussed at that retreat. Supt. Haugen informed the Board of correspondence from State Supt. Michael Davis informing him that the district will be funded for full-day kindergarden. Supt. Haugen said that he received approval from the State Public School Capital Outlay Unit for the re-roofing of La Mesa Elem., Mesquite Elem. and Chaparral Elem. Supt. Haugen submitted a recap of the donations and expenditures for the Teacher-of-the-Year Banquet. The net cost to the district was $20.38. He also informed the Board that the students from Loma Linda placed second in the International Problem Solving Competition in Connecticut. Supt. Haugen submitted other items of interest for the Board’s information. He submitted a listing of employees contracted services and Accountability Report data.
B. Board President’s Report— Mr. Garcia said that he was very happy that ten elementary schools were approved for full-day kindergarten programs. He wished everyone a safe and happy summer.
C. Board Member—Ms. Mora thanked the legislature for the action taken to fund full-day kindergarten programs. Mr. Rollings commended the Food Services Dept. for the summer food services implemented. He also commended the School Board Members for their dedication and devotion to serving the school district and the students it represents. Ms. Luz Vargas also thanked Mr. Giovas and Mr. Chavez for the summer food services. Mr. Burciaga said he was very grateful for the funding of full-day kindergarten.
5. Modification of the Agenda—Mr. Rollings requested to remove item 6G from the Consent Agenda and make it item 8E. Mr. Rollings moved to approve the Agenda as modified. Supt. Haugen recommended approval of the motion. Motion carried unanimously.
6. Consent Agenda—Ms. Mora moved to approve the Consent Agenda as modified. Supt. Haugen recommended approval of the motion. Motion carried unanimously. Supt. Haugen announced the administrative positions that were included in the approval of the personnel report as follows: Ms. Susan Yturralde –Principal at Desert View Elementary, Mr. George Foster—Principal at Gadsden High School, Ms. Elodia Salinas—Director of Bilingual Education, and Ms. Sheila Rail—Coordinator of Instructional Support.
7. Open Forum—No comments.
8. Action Items
A. Bid Award for Remodeling & Demolition at Five Schools – 2002 Supt. Haugen said that remodeling is required to provide the teaching staff and nurses a larger facility due to the recent classroom addition to Riverside Elementary School. The State Fire Marshal’s Office requested that exterior fire doors be installed at Mesquite Elementary, La Union Elementary, Gadsden Middle and Gadsden High Schools. The demolition of the old cafeteria barracks at Mesquite Elementary School is required due to fire hazards. Mr. Haugen recommended awarding the bid to ESA Construction, Inc. for bid lots #1, #2, and #3 for a total of $106,900.00. Mr. Burciaga moved to approve the bid award for remodeling & demolition at five schools as requested. Supt. Haugen recommended approval of the motion. Motion carried unanimously.
B. Administrators’ Multi-Year Contract—Supt. Haugen said that these guidelines would provide a mechanism by which administrators can be placed on, or off multi-year contracts dependent upon the accountability performance rating system. Mr. Burciaga moved to approve the Administrators' Multi-Year Contract and that it be implemented after careful review of the situation and consideration of the accountability system and the necessary adjustments required. Supt. Haugen recommended approval of the motion. Motion carried unanimously.
C. Board Policy GCBDE Annual Leave—Mr. Haugen explained that the annual leave will be adjusted so that annual leave is granted when it is earned instead of giving all the annual days the month of July before they are earned. Mr. Rollings moved to approve Policy GCBDE Annual Leave as presented. Supt. Haugen recommended approval of the motion. Motion carried unanimously.
D. Deficiencies Correction Unit JPA—Supt. Haugen explained that the Deficiencies Correction Unit of the Public School Capital Outlay Dept. concluded the validation portion of the statewide life safety deficiencies survey. They found several level 1 and level 2 deficiencies making Gadsden eligible for potential funding approval for correction of these deficiencies. Supt. Haugen submitted a District Master Joint Powers Agreement for approval by the Board for correction of deficiencies by requesting funds from this Deficiencies Correction Unit. Ms. Vargas moved to approve the Deficiencies Correction Unit Joint Powers Agreement. Supt. Haugen recommended approval of the motion. Motion carried unanimously.
E. 2002-2003 Public School Operating Budget—Mr. Rollings asked for clarification on some budget changes. Ms. Arrieta clarified the changes. Mr. Rollings moved to approve the 2002-2003 Public School Operating Budget as presented. Supt. Haugen recommended approval of the motion. Motion carried unanimously.
9. Discussion Items – None.
10. Ms. Mora moved to adjourn the meeting. Supt. Haugen recommended approval of the motion. Motion carried unanimously. The Board adjourned their meeting at 8:50 p.m.