Superintendent

Travis L. Dempsey




REGULAR SCHOOL BOARD MEETING
Thursday, August 12, 2021 at 5:00 p.m.
Gadsden Administrative Complex
4950 McNutt Road, Sunland Park, NM 88063

 4950 McNutt Road
Sunland Park, NM 88063
Phone: (575) 882-6200



Main Meeting Room:
All participants are required to mute microphone unless asked by the School Board to speak.
To join the video meeting, click this link: https://meet.google.com/aes-ivtr-exa Otherwise, to join by phone, dial +1 385-645-7069 and enter this PIN: 535 654 203#

Translation:
Acompañenos en vivo en este link: https://meet.google.com/aes-ivtr-exa
Nota: Solamente sera en Ingles
De otra manera, puede acompañarnos en Español por via telefono, marcando +1 470-296-5537 y ponga el PIN: 285 329 800#

Live Stream: For any district employee or student who does not need to speak at the School Board meeting. Must use district Google Account login. No limit to number of participants: https://stream.meet.google.com/stream/a60f3912-e8f6-4d02-95e5-871d09bf2ea1

 
 1 Minute  1. Call to Order and Roll Call
 1 Minute 2. Pledge of Allegiance and Mission Statement
30 Minutes 3. Superintendent District Updates and Recognitions
  1. CMS MESA Recognition
  2. Introduce and Recognize Campus Administrative Teams
  3. Public Education Department: COVID Guidelines and Toolkit
  4. Gadsden ISD: Enrollment Update
  5. New Mexico Activities Association Update
  6. Board Meeting Online Platform Changes for Next Meeting
  7. Board Members Report
  4. (Coverpage) Human Resources Report
  1 Minute 5. Modification of the Agenda
  1 Minute 6. (Coverpage) Regular School Board Minutes for July 22, 2021
  1 Minute 7. Consent Agenda
  1. (Coverpage) RFP # 20-21-66 Speech Language Therapy Services
  2. (Coverpage) S. Of C. & E.F.T. Payments - 07/1/2021-07/31/2021-Totaling $5,314,574.43 (BOA Voucher) (Void Check Listing) (Schedule of EFT) (IV Voucher)

 
30 Minutes 8. Open Forum - sign in form
 



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 9. Action Items:
  1. (Coverpage) Consideration of and approval of a Resolution Determining the Necessity For Lease-Purchase of Education Technology Equipment, Estimate of Cost, Statement of Source of Funds for Lease-Purchase Payments, Directing District’s Municipal Advisor and Co-Bond Counsel to Prepare Lease-Purchase Agreement for the District’s Acquisition of Certain Education Technology Equipment and Establishing Date for Meeting to Consider a Resolution Granting Final Approval for the Lease-Purchase of Education Technology Equipment.
  2. (Coverpage) Consideration of and approval of a Resolution Authorizing and Approving Submission of a Completed Application for Financial Assistance and Project Approval to the New Mexico Finance Authority
  3. (Coverpage) Consideration of and approval of a Resolution Authorizing Sale of School Bonds, Establishing Procedures for the Sale and Delivery of the Bonds, Authorizing and Approving Submission of a Completed Application for Financial Assistance and Project Approval to the New Mexico Finance Authority, and Authorizing Other Matters Related to the Issuance of the Bonds ( Notice to PED ) ( OMR Certificate )
  4. (Coverpage) Policy Advisories 210-219 ( 210-214 Policy Summary ) ( 215-219 Policy Summary )



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10. Discussion Items
  1. (Coverpage) Superintendent’s Evaluation: Process and Timeline
  2. (Coverpage) Strategic Planning Process: Phase II with Suggested Timeline
  3. (Coverpage) June 30, 2021 Year End Financial Report
30 Minutes 11. Closed Session:
  1. Personnel Session Pursuant to 10-15-1, H-2, NMSA 1978 as amended for Superintendent’s and Associate Superintendent’s report on recent personnel actions and issues.
    • Employees on Administrative Leave with Pay
    • Employee Grievances
    • Employee Issues
  12. Open Session:
      Possible Action Regarding Closed Session Item
  2 Hours
10 Minutes		 13. Adjourn
   
 

The Gadsden Independent School District will ensure that all students will learn by putting education first. The district will provide quality educational opportunities conducive to learning that will facilitate students' individual goals. El distrito escolar independiente de Gadsden se compromete a poner en prioridad la educacion de cada estudiante. El distrito proporcionara oportunidades educativas de calidad conducentes a un aprendizaje que facilite las metas individuales de los estudiantes.