Superintendent


Ron Haugen

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REGULAR SCHOOL BOARD MEETING
July 25, 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 6:03 p.m. with Board President David Garcia presiding. This meeting was held in the Chaparral Middle School Cafeteria located on 290 Lisa Drive in Chaparral, New Mexico.
Roll Call Board Members present were Dr. David Garcia, Ms. Luz Vargas, Mr. Daniel Rollings, and Mr. Santiago Burciaga. Absent was Ms. Agueda Mora.
Closed Session Mr. Rollings moved to go into Closed Personnel Session pursuant to 10-15-1, H-2, NMSA 1978 as amended for recommendations for employment, administrative, resignations, leave of absence, and transfers. Supt. Haugen recommended approval of the motion. Motion carried unanimously. The Board went into closed session at 6:03 p.m. Only matters pertaining to personnel employment recommendations, Administrative, resignations, leave of absence, and transfers were discussed in closed session.
Reconvened In Open Session 2. The Board reconvened in Open Session at 7:00 p.m. with President David Garcia presiding. Ms. Vargas 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 Mr. Santiago Burciaga. Absent was Ms. Agueda Mora.
Supt.'s Report 4. Programs, Reports, and Correspondence
A. (1) MESA Presentation - Cancelled.
(2) Supt. Haugen introduced Mr. Efren Yturralde who will be heading the Desert Pride Academy. Supt. Haugen informed the Board that he received a letter from Susan Martinez, District Attorney, enforcing the compulsory attendance law. This letter will be sent home to parents. Supt. Haugen gave an update on the deficiencies report. He reminded the Board of the NMSBA call for resolutions. He informed the Board that Mr. Giovas was appointed to the ASFSA District Directors & Supervisors Advisory Committee. Supt. Haugen gave a copy to the Board of an article on the new paraprofessional requirements.
Board Pres. B. Board President's Report- Pres. Garcia emphasized the importance of the compulsory attendance law. He welcomed Mr. Yturralde to the district.
Board Members C. Board Member-Mr. Rollings thanked Mr. Haugen for the success of the Administrators' Academy. He invited the Board to an event that is being hosted by Tom Delaney for candidates for offices in southern New Mexico. Ms. Vargas welcomed Mr. Yturralde, and thanked Ms. Williams for hosting this Board meeting. Mr. Burciaga welcomed Mr. Yturralde and all other administrators to the district. Supt. Haugen also welcomed Mr. Rodney Wiggs to the district. Mr. Wiggs is the new administrative intern at Chaparral Middle School.
Modification of the Agenda 5. Modification of the Agenda-Mr. Rollings requested to remove agenda item 6C Legal Services Bid No. 01-02-32 from the Consent Agenda and make it agenda item 8E. Mr. Rollings moved to approve the Agenda as modified. Supt. Haugen recommended approval of the motion. Motion carried unanimously.
Consent Agenda 6. Consent Agenda-Mr. Burciaga moved to approve the Consent Agenda as modified. Supt. Haugen recommended approval of the motion. Motion carried unanimously.
Open Forum 7. Open Forum-Ms. Laura Kempner said that she has been working with Ms. Lozano to see if the district can meet the educational needs of her children. Her daughter and her son are in specialized programs in two El Paso schools. She requested the Board's support in meeting her children's educational needs.
Mrs. Moses spoke about the disappearance of the workday for teachers and how the lack of workdays stresses and demoralizes the faculty. She said that students are being tested too much. A total of 76 hours were spent testing the students this last year.
LGRF 8. Action Items
A. 2002-2003 LGRF Resolution Request - Mr. Chavez said that this Resolution is a Resolution for the construction of a bus drop-off for Gadsden Middle School. Mr. Burciaga moved to approve the 2002-2003 LGRF Resolution Request. Supt. Haugen recommended approval of the motion. Motion carried unanimously.
SP Bus Drop-off B. Bid Award for Sunland Park Elementary School Bus Drop-off- Supt. Haugen recommended acceptance of the low bidder Sandoval Construction for the construction of the Sunland Park Elementary Bus Drop-off. Ms. Vargas moved to approve the Bid Award for Sunland Park Elementary School Bus Drop-off as requested. Supt. Haugen recommended approval of the motion. Motion carried unanimously.
Reroofing at LM, CE, & MQ C. Bid Award for Reroof at Three Schools 2002-Supt. Haugen said that roofs at La Mesa Elementary classrooms, Chaparral Elementary School E-wing barracks, and Mesquite Elementary School barracks building need to be reroofed. Mr. Rollings moved to approve the Bid Award for Reroof at Three Schools 2002 as requested. Supt. Haugen recommended approval. Motion carried unanimously.
Open Meetings Act Policy D. Open Meetings Act Policy BDDA-Ms. Vargas moved to approve the Open Meetings Act Policy BDDA as presented. Supt. Haugen BDDA recommended approval of the motion. Motion carried unanimously.
Legal Services E. Legal Services Bid No. 01-02-32-Board members had questions on the evaluation process used. Supt. Haugen clarified some of the questions. Mr. Rollings moved to table this agenda item until the next board meeting. Supt. Haugen recommended approval of the motion. Motion carried unanimously.
Discussion Items 8. Discussion Items
None
Adjourned 10. Mr. Rollings moved to adjourn the meeting. Supt. Haugen recom- mended approval of the motion. Motion carried unanimously. The Board adjourned their meeting at 8:00 p.m.