Superintendent


Ron Haugen

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REGULAR SCHOOL BOARD MEETING
May 8, 2003

 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 Anthony Elementary School Cafeteria located on 600 No. Fourth Street in Anthony, New Mexico.
Roll Call Board Members present were Dr. David J. Garcia, Mr. Daniel L. Rollings, Mr. Fred Garza and Ms. Maria Saenz. Ms. Vargas arrived at 6:10 p.m.
Closed Session Mr. Rollings moved to go into Closed Session for Personnel pursuant to 10-15-1, H-2, NMSA 1978 as amended to discuss personnel actions, and for Supt. Real Property & Water Rights Pursuant to 10-15-1, H-8, NMSA 1978 as amended to discuss an elementary school site. 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 actions and land acquisition were discussed in closed session.
Reconvened In Open Session 2. The Board reconvened in Open Session at 7:13 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 J. Garcia, Ms. Luz E. Vargas, Mr. Daniel L. Rollings, Mr. Fred Garza, and Ms. Maria Saenz. Cindy Espinosa, AE Student, led the Pledge of Allegiance. Trey Huggins read the Mission Statement.
Supt.'s Report 4. Programs, Reports, and Correspondence
A. (1) Supt. Haugen thanked the principal of Anthony Elem., Ms. Grace Marquez and her assistants Mr. Montano and Ms. Aguilar for hosting the Board meeting. Anthony Elem. Third Grade Student Presentation - Ms. Marquez showed what the school had done that morning to commemorate September 11th. The third graders sang several songs for the Board and the audience. Supt. Haugen thanked the students and the parents for a wonderful job.
(2) Superintendent's Report-Supt. Haugen said that yesterday, Sept. 10th the Show Cause Hearing took place at Desert View Elementary. The purpose of the hearing was to for the district to show cause why the district should remain in control of Desert View Elementary School. He thanked Ms. Lozano and Ms. Yturralde for the time and effort in putting together the presentation of the facts in terms of what is going to be done to insure that Desert View does not fall into this situation again. State Supt. Davis will notify the school district within 10 days if they will allow the local school district to remain in control of the school or the state will step in. Supt. Haugen thanked Ms. Guzman, reporter of the Las Cruces Sun News, for the well-written article she wrote on the show cause event.
Supt. Haugen said that Governor Richardson was in the district at Gadsden High School about 3:45 p.m. He spoke to the staff and other people that were present, about education in reference to amendments 1 & 2 in the upcoming election of September 23rd.
Supt. Haugen said that on Tuesday, Sept. 16, he and Mr. Chavez will be going to Santa Fe to attend the Public School Capital Outlay awards. Gadsden has requested in excess of $22 million primarily for the Chaparral High School.
He gave the Board a copy of the student enrollment as of September 8th which was a total of 13,721 students. He said the enrollment continues to grow. Currently, there are 257 students more than last year at the 40th day.
Supt. Haugen gave the Board a compilation of all the schools' daily schedules and a copy of the physical education and recess current status report. He said that a Bilingual Program presentation will be given to the Board at their October 16th meeting.
Supt. Haugen said he received correspondence from the State Dept. informing him that this district has been awarded $40,188.00 to support the mentoring program of beginning teachers.
Board Pres. B. Board President's Report- Dr. Garcia said that there is a movement on County New Mexico Health Security Act. This Act will ensure that everybody in the state will have insurance and nobody will be excluded. He read part of an article that reaffirms the belief that by reducing K-3 class size to 15 increases the academic achievement of students. He stressed that principals maintain the classes small especially in classes where students need to make significant gain. He also stressed that people inform themselves on amendment 1 and 2 before the September 23rd election.
Board Members C. Board Member--Mr. Garza congratulated Ms. Marquez and her staff for hosting the Board. He complimented the school for the parent and community turnout at this meeting.
Mr. Rollings said a prayer for the Sept. 11th victims. Mr. Rollings thanked the Board members that attended the Show Cause Hearing and the people involved in the creation of the Corrective Action Plan that was presented.
Ms. Vargas spoke about the conference she attended in Denver, Colorado. She said that they stressed parental involvement in the schools. She spoke about the Dream Act that supports legalization status. She asked that people get educated about this act.
Ms. Saenz thanked the Anthony administration and the teachers for the fine job they have done with their students. She spoke about the Show Cause Hearing and the Corrective Action Plan. She said she was very impressed with the efforts of all involved in the development of the Corrective Action Plan.
Student Rep. D. Student Representative - Trey Huggins reported on the meetings of the Student Advisory Council. He said that Gadsden High School had a great start. He said that it was amazing to see so much support for our Country as well as for our school. He said that Gadsden High is celebrating their 75th year at their Homecoming Festivities
Modification of the Agenda 5. Modification of the Agenda-Mr. Rollings moved to approve the agenda as presented. Supt. Haugen recommended approval of the motion. Motion carried unanimously.
Consent Agenda 6. Consent Agenda-Mr. Garza moved to approve the Consent Agenda as presented. Supt. Haugen recommended approval of the motion. Motion carried unanimously.
Open Forum 7. Open Forum-No comments
NEA Organizational Payroll Deduction Request 8. Action Items
A. NEA-Gadsden Educ. Assoc.-Organizational Payroll Deduction Request-Supt. Haugen said that NEA is requesting payroll deduction status for their organizational dues as per Policy GCBAA. Mr. Garza moved to approve the NEA-Gadsden Educ. Assoc. Organizational Payroll Deduction Request as presented. Supt. Haugen recommended approval of the motion. Mr. Rollings and Ms. Vargas voted no; Pres. Garcia, Ms. Saenz, and Mr. Garza voted yes. Motion carried.
Policy BBA School Board Powers or Duties B. Policy BBA-School Board Powers or Duties--Supt. Haugen said this policy puts our local policy in line with House Bill 212 in terms of the powers and duties of the local school board taken directly out of the law. Mr. Garza moved to accept for review Policy BBA-School Board Powers or Duties as presented. Supt. Haugen recommended approval of the motion. Motion carried unanimously.
Policy CBA Local Supt. Powers and Duties C. Policy CBA-Local Superintendent Powers and Duties-Supt. Haugen said that this policy is also a result of House Bill 212 as far as changes in the powers and duties of the local superintendent. Ms. Vargas moved to accept for review Policy CBA-Local Superintendent Powers and Duties as presented. Supt. Haugen recommended approval of the motion. Motion carried unanimously.
Policy CBI Nepotism Prohibited D. Policy CBI-Nepotism Prohibited-Supt. Haugen said that this policy is also in line with House Bill 212 in regards to the law for nepotism. Basically what the law does is it adds the Superintendent under the quali- fications for nepotism as well as the members of the Board. Ms. Saenz moved to accept for review Policy CBI-Nepotism Prohibited as presented. Supt. Haugen recommended approval of the motion. Motion carried unanimously.
Policy CE School Advisory Councils E. Policy CE-School Advisory Councils-Supt. Haugen said that this policy is also in line with House Bill 212 in terms of each campus having a council operating for the direction of the campus. Ms. Saenz moved to table this policy until it can be studied further. Supt. Haugen recom- mended approval of the motion. Motion carried unanimously.
Corrective Action Plan F. Corrective Action Plan for Desert View-Supt. Haugen said the Corrective Action Plan is a result of the Sept. 10th the Show Cause Hearing. As directed by the State Dept. of Education and their attorneys, the Board must act to accept the local Corrective Action Plan as presented at the Sept. 10th Hearing. There was a quorum of the Board at that Hearing. Mr. Rollings moved to approve the Corrective Action Plan as was presented at the September 10th Special School Board Meeting (Show Cause Hearing). Mr. Rollings said that the presentation was quite impressive. Supt. Haugen recommended approval of the motion. Motion carried unanimously.
  8. Discussion Items-None.
Adjourned 10. Mr. Garza moved to adjourn the meeting. Supt. Haugen recommended approval of the motion. Motion carried unanimously. The Board adjourned the meeting at 8:06 p.m.