Superintendent


Ron Haugen

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REGULAR SCHOOL BOARD MEETING
December 12, 2002

 1325 W. Washington ST.
P.O. Drawer 70
Anthony, NM 88021
Phone: (505)882-6200
Introduction 1. The regular meeting of the Gadsden School Board convened in open session at 6:00 p.m. with President David Garcia presiding. This meeting was held in the Santa Teresa High School Cafeteria located on 100 Airport Road, Santa Teresa, New Mexico.
Roll Call Board Members present were Dr. David Garcia, Mr. Daniel Rollings, and Ms. Agueda Mora. Ms. Luz Vargas arrived at 6:10 p.m. Mr. Santiago Burciaga was absent.
Closed Session Mr. Rollings moved to go into Closed Session for Personnel pursuant to 10-15-1, H-2, NMSA 1978 as amended for personnel recommendations for employment, resignations, transfers, and temporary employment, and for real property and water rights pursuant to 10-15-1, H-8, NMSA 1978 as amended. Supt. Haugen recommended approval of the motion. Motion carried unani mously. The Board went into closed session at 6:05 p.m. Only matters pertaining to personnel recommendations for employment, resignations, transfers, and temporary employment, and real property were discussed in closed session
Reconvened In Open Session 2. The Board reconvened in Open Session at 7:15 p.m. Mr. Rollings moved to reconvene in Open Session. Supt. Haugen recommended approval of the motion. Motion carried unanimously.
Roll Call 3. Board members present were Dr. David Garcia, Ms. Luz Vargas, Mr. Daniel Rollings, and Ms. Agueda Mora. Absent was Mr. Santiago Burciaga. Student Representative Charles Ramirez was present.
Charles Ramirez lead the Pledge of Allegiance and read the Mission Statement.
Supt.'s Report 4. Programs, Reports, and Correspondence
A. (1) Santa Teresa Mariachi Program-The STHS Mariachi students played several numbers for the audience and the School Board.
(2) Supt.'s Report-Supt. Haugen gave the Board a news release from the State Dept. of Education regarding the high improving awards that were recently given out by the State Dept. of Education. They had 108 schools around the State that were recognized primarily for showing growth in the state mandated testing. Sunland Park Elementary in the Gadsden School District was awarded $29,220.68 for their significant improvement. These funds are to be used by the school for whatever programs or purposes they feel are necessary. Supt. Haugen congratulated Mr. Suttmiller and his entire staff. Supt. Haugen said that the State awarded the District a School Improvement Grant in the amount of $80,000 to be used in Chaparral Middle School, Gadsden Middle School and Santa Teresa Middle School. This money will be used for staff development for these three schools to improve student reading. Supt. Haugen said he received a letter from the National Hispanic Institute recognizing five students from Santa Teresa High School and ten from Gadsden High School. These students attend the Young Leaders Conference at various universities. Supt. Haugen read the names of the students. Supt. Haugen said he received information from the New Mexico School Boards Association asking local school boards to nominate someone for the statewide Excellence for Student Achievement Awards. The recipient needs to be someone that has a significant role in improving student achievement. Supt. Haugen gave the Board a Bond and Board Election Flyer. He informed the Board of the forums he has had at different areas of the district. He also gave them a copy of the Inside School Law newspaper that has information on "No Child Left Behind." He gave the Board testimonials from Desert Pride Academy students. Supt. Haugen told the Board that CISCO, a technology company, will be doing a documentary video in the district on February 6 & 7, 2003. Supt. Haugen requested that the Board consider changing the February 12th Board Meeting to the 11th or the 10th. The Board agreed on changing it to the 10th of February. He also requested that the March meeting be changed from the 13th to the 12th or 11th. The Board agreed on changing it to the 12th.
Board Pres. B. Board President's Report- No comments.
Board Members C. Board Member-Mr. Rollings thanked Ms. Lozano publicly and expressed his appreciation for her work with students' education. Mr. Garcia announced that the Superintendent's evaluation will be done at a Special School Board Meeting on February 6th at 5:00 p.m. at Central Office. Ms. Vargas thanked Mr. Gallegos and the Mariachi Band. She said she would like to nominate Mr. Suttmiller to the Excellence for Student Achievement Awards program. FEA students that won six trophies at the New Mexico State Competition.
Student Rep. D. Student Representative-Charles Ramirez thanked Mr. Gallegos for hosting the Board Meeting and Ms. Yvonne Lozano for her hard work in improving student achievement.
Modification of the Agenda 5. Modification of the Agenda-Ms. Mora moved to accept the agenda as presented. Supt. Haugen recommended approval of the motion. Motion carried unanimously.
Consent Agenda 6. Consent Agenda-Ms. Vargas moved to approve the Consent Agenda as presented. Supt. Haugen recommended approval of the motion. Motion carried unanimously.
Open Forum 7. Open Forum-Mr. Ace Sanchez, STHS Art Teacher, said that he needs a budget for his art supplies. Students from Mr. Sanchez' Art Class went before the Board requesting funds.
Chaparral HS Land Authorization 8. Action Items
A. Chaparral High School Land Authorization-Supt. Haugen said that there are five locations in the Chaparral area to build a high school. He said that the Committee composed of Chaparral Community members has chosen the Proposed Site 1 that is located off of War Road and Lisa Street. He quoted the advantages of this location compared to the other locations. Mr. Haugen said that he recommends Proposed Site 3 as an alternative site. Site 3 is located north of the new Sunrise Elementary School that is currently being built. Mr. Rollings moved to follow the Supt.'s recommendation and adopt Proposed Site 1 as the prime site and Proposed Site 3 as an alternative site. Supt. Haugen recommended approval of the motion. Motion carried unanimously.
Policy JDB Student Dress Code B. Policy JDB-Student Dress Code-Supt. Haugen said that this item was tabled at the last meeting. The question was the consistency with which the dress code was applied at the campus level for this particular item. Mr. Rollings said that his questions were answered and the discrepancies will be addressed. Mr. Rollings moved to approve Policy JDB-Student Dress Code presented. Supt. Haugen recommended approval of the motion. Motion carried unanimously.
Policies For Review C. Policies for Review: JCH-Confidentiality of Student Records, JDD- Pregnant and/or Married Students, JE-NM School Health Manual, JEB-Student Accidents, JEC-Blood Drives, JEF-Dispensation of Medications, JEG-Immunization of Students, JEH-Students With Communicable Diseases-Supt. Haugen said these policies are for the Board's review and adoption at the next Board meeting. Ms. Mora moved to accept these policies for review as listed. Supt. Haugen recommended approval of the motion. Motion carried unanimously.
Middle Schools & High Schools Pre-Registration Handbooks D. Middle Schools and High Schools Pre-Registration Handbooks- Supt. Haugen said that the handbooks have relatively few changes and gave them a list of the changes. After discussion, Ms. Vargas moved to approve the Middle Schools and High Schools Pre-Registration Handbooks as presented. Mr. Haugen recommended approval of the motion. Motion carried unanimously.
Cooperative Agreement Between GISD and La Clinica de Familia E. Cooperative Agreement Between GISD and La Clinica de Familia-Supt. Haugen said that this agreement is to establish a health and dental care services clinic for students at Gadsden High School. Mr. Rollings moved to approve the Cooperative Agreement Between GISD and La Clinica de Familia. Supt. Haugen recommended approval. Motion carried unanimously.
Mesquite Migrant Program 8. Discussion Items
A. Mesquite Migrant Program-Supt. Haugen said that Mr. Juan Cortez, Facilities Coordinator for the Texas Migrant Council, Inc., requested to establish a Migrant Program at Mesquite Elementary. Mr. Cortez said that his corporation was granted a federal migrant grant to come to New Mexico and provide services to areas in the Doņa Ana County to serve migrant families. Mr. Cortez gave a brief history of the Texas Migrant Council and its services. Mr. Pablo Garcia, from the Indiana Migrant Head Start will be working with Gadsden I.S.D. on initiating the Mesquite Migrant Program. Mr. Cortez said that they will bring a modular building to house this program. The Board reached consensus to allow Mr. Cortez to proceed with a memorandum of understanding.
Teenage Pregnancy B. Teenage Pregnancy-Ms. Cubilette (Nurse Coordinator), Ms. Runyan (GHS Nurse), and Ms. Sue Gowing (Physician Assistant at the School- Based Clinic in Santa Teresa) gave a presentation on Teen Pregnancy in New Mexico and in Gadsden. Ms. Cubilette gave an overview of the nursing department. She focused on the issue of teenage pregnancy and what the nursing department is doing to alleviate this problem. Ms. Cubilette named the health problems that develop with teen sexual activity. Ms. Cubilette requested that the Board consider allowing the nursing department to provide comprehensive family planning services including the administration and dispensing of contraceptive supplies through the school-based center at Santa Teresa High School. Ms. Mora suggested that the Administration draft a policy addressing Ms. Cubilette's request. The Board reached consensus to direct the adminis- tration to draft a policy for dispensing of contraceptive supplies as requested by Ms. Cubilette. The proposed policy will be reviewed by the Board at a regular meeting and approved at the following meeting.
Adjourned 10. Ms. Vargas moved to adjourn the meeting. Supt. Haugen recommended approval of the motion. Motion carried unanimously. The Board adjourned the meeting at 9:35 p.m.