Superintendent
Ron Haugen
REGULAR SCHOOL BOARD MINUTES
December 13, 2001
P.O. Drawer 70
Anthony, NM 88021
Phone: (505)882-6200
Roll Call
Closed Session
Reconvened In Open Session
Pledge and Mission Statement
Roll Call
SP Choir
Leadership Council
Supt.'s Report
Board President
Board Members
Modification of the Agenda
Consent Agenda
Open Forum
2002-2003 Budget Calendar
Agreement for Dropout Prevention
Board Policies
Southern Elem. School Site
Adjourned
Board Members present were Mr. David J. Garcia, Mr. Santiago Burciaga, and Ms. Agueda Mora. Ms. Luz Vargas arrived late. Mr. Daniel Rollings was absent.
Ms. Mora 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 athletics. Supt. Haugen recommended approval of the motion. Motion carried unanimously. The Board went into closed session at 6:02 p.m. Only matters pertaining to personnel employment recommendations, resignations, transfers, and athletics were discussed in closed session.
2. The Board reconvened in Open Session at 7:10 p.m. with President David J. Garcia presiding. Ms. Mora 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 J. Garcia, Ms. Luz Vargas, Mr. Santiago Burciaga, and Ms. Agueda Mora. Mr. Daniel Rollings was absent.
4. Programs, Reports, and Correspondence
A. (1) The Sunland Park Elementary Choir, under the direction of Mr. Travis Patterson, sang for the Board and the audience.
(2) Charles Ramirez, Student at STHS and a member of Leadership Council, gave an overview of the presentation the students will present at the Legislative Session. The students will be asking for funding for a high school in the Chaparral area.
(3) Ms. Yvonne Lozano gave a Math Initiative Update. The GISD has had the National Science Grant for five years. The actual implementation was written in July of 2001 and will continue until June of 2006. The focus is for professional development for teachers to teach mathematics in grades K-12. To date, each teacher has received 40 hours of training in mathematics. This year there will be 130 hours of training. The approach is the improvement of student achievement.
(4) Supt. Haugen's report included the Visibility Report, the reorganization of the MIS & Safety Dept., the possibility of taking marching band for PE credit, Superintendent's Evaluation in January, RFP for legal services, request for a board workshop on January 8, 2002 to go over board goals and also to discuss year-round school, 2002 potential education legislation, and a thank you letter to Ms. Linda Crooks from the Otero County Firefighters Association.
B. Board President Report-Pres. Garcia said that he did not receive a complaint in the month of October, November, or December.
C. Board members-Ms. Mora said she would like to see a long-range plan organizational chart. She also requested that Board members be involved in committees. Ms. Vargas commended Mr. Suttmiller for the wonderful job he has done at Sunland Park Elementary. Mr. Burciaga commended the Math Initiative Project.
5. Modification of the Agenda-Supt. Haugen requested no modifications to 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 accept the Consent Agenda as presented to include the personnel report as amended in closed session. Supt. Haugen recommended approval of the motion. Motion carried unanimously.
7. Open Forum-No comments.
8. Action Items
A. 2002-2003 Budget Calendar-Mr. Haugen presented the budget timelines for the development and completion of the 2002-2003 budget and submittal to the State Department of Education. Ms. Vargas moved to accept the 2002-2003 Budget Calendar as presented. Supt. Haugen recommended approval of the motion. Motion carried unanimously.
B. Agreement for Dropout Prevention Demonstration Program-Dr. Rodolfo Chavez gave a brief overview of the Dropout Prevention Demonstration Program. This program is aimed at keeping students in school by initiating an after or during school tutoring program, creating a comprehensive and ongoing special development in all aspects of literacy education for teachers and instructional specialists, administrators, and pre-service teachers, also consistent and respectful parent in family development and support. Mr. Burciaga moved to approve the Agreement between Gadsden and NMSU for the Dropout Prevention Demonstration Program. Supt. Haugen recommended approval of the motion. Motion carried unanimously.
C. Board Policy GA-Personnel Policies Goals, D. Policy GBA-Equal Opportunity Employment, E. Policy GBB-Background Investigations, F. Policy GBBA-Weapons in School (Students, Employees, Others), G. Policy GBBC-Acceptable Use, H. Policy GBC-Staff Ethics and Conduct, I. Policy GBCA-Supervision of Immediate Family Members. Ms. Mora moved to accept Policy GA, Policy GBA, Policy GBB, Policy GBBA, Policy GBBC, Policy GBC, and Policy GBCA for review. Supt. Haugen recommended approval of the motion. Motion carried unanimously.
A. Southern Elementary School Site-Supt. Haugen said he and Mr. Chavez met with the two developers they had been negotiating with for the purchase of land to build an elementary school in the southern part of the Gadsden District. Mr. Chavez showed the Board maps of the two sites and discussed prices and infrastructure of each site. The Board agreed to have Supt. Haugen and Mr. Chavez continue with the negotiations in progress.
10. Ms. Vargas 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.