NEW MEXICO SCHOOL FOR THE BLIND AND VISUALLY IMPAIRED (NMSBVI)

BOARD OF REGENTS’ SPECIAL MEETING

801 STEPHEN MOODY STREET SE

ALBUQUERQUE, NEW MEXICO

6:00 p.m., November 15, 2016

These minutes reflect the actual order of business, not necessarily the order of the agenda.

  1. Call to Order, 6:00 p.m., Tuesday, November 15, 2016

The special meeting of the New Mexico School for the Blind and Visually Impaired Board of Regents was called to order by President Alicia McAninch at 6:00 p.m., Tuesday, November 15, 2016. Board members present: Alicia McAninch, Christine Hall, Cathy Gray and Alfred Sena. Board member absent: Agnes Vallejos. Staff present: Superintendent Linda Lyle; Veronica Hernandez, Director of Human Resources; Kim Chavez, Assistant to the Superintendent, was recorder.

  1. Pledge of Allegiance – United States of America

The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Regent Sena.

  1. Board Activities
  1. Agenda

UPON A MOTION by Christine Hall, seconded by Cathy Gray, the Board moved to approve the agenda for the November 15, 2016, Special Meeting of the NMSBVI Board of Regents as presented. (Carried unanimously)

  1. Executive Session

6:05 p.m. to 6:50 p.m., November 15, 2016

UPON A MOTION BY Cathy Gray, seconded by Alfred Sena, the Board moved to enter into Executive Session at 6:05 p.m., Tuesday, November 15, 2016, in accordance with Section 10-15-1 (H)(2) of the New Mexico Open Meetings Act to discuss: Limited Personnel Issues. Participating: Regents McAninch, Hall, Sena, Gray, Linda Lyle, Superintendent and Veronica Hernandez, Director of Human Resources. Roll call vote: Regent McAninch – aye, Regent Sena – aye, Regent Hall – aye, Regent Gray. – aye.

  1. Limited Personnel Issue

UPON A MOTION BY Cathy Gray, seconded by Alfred Sena, the Board moved to come out of Executive Session at 6:50 p.m., Tuesday, November 15, 2016, in accordance with Section 10-15-1 (H)(2) of the New Mexico Open Meetings Act where they discussed: Limited Personnel Issues. Roll call vote: Regent McAninch – aye, Regent Sena – aye, Regent Hall – aye and Regent Gray – aye.

  1. Other Items
  1. Vote to accept Superintendent’s Retirement/Resignation

UPON A MOTION BY Alicia McAninch and seconded by Christine Hall the Board moved to accept Superintendent Linda M. Lyle’s Retirement/Resignation as presented. (Carried unanimously)

  1. Discussion and Vote on Superintendent’s Search Process

The Board discussed the process for the search for a new Superintendent. Regent McAninch went over the documents in the Board packet which included:

  • Superintendent Lyle’s letter of resignation
  • Proposed time line established by Human Resources
  • Responsibilities of the Superintendent Search Committee (2007 Search)
  • NMSBVI Superintendent Focus (2007 Search)
  • NMSBVI Superintendent Qualities/Qualifications (2007 Search)

Veronica Hernandez, Director of Human Resources informed the Board that she has put together a proposed time line for the Board to discuss. Veronica informed the Board that the documents provided were from the last Superintendent search. At this time,Veronica asked the Board to go over the documents and see if or where the documents need to be revised. The Board agreed on a search committee of 2 Regents, 8 members from the two campuses and/or various departments through NMSBVI, 1 member from the Commission for the Blind, 1 member from the Public Schools and 1 Parent. Regent Sena would like to notify parents to get their input. Regent Gray would like to have a meeting to discuss the qualifications the Board is looking for and give parents the opportunity to voice their opinion;this way parents won’t feel ignored. Regent McAninch stated this could be done at the next regular scheduled meeting in January. Superintendent Lyle will notify parents in writing of her retirement and inform them of the search committee. Included in the letter, Superintendent Lyle will ask for parents’input and invite them to attend the meeting on January 12, 2017. If parents are unable to attend the meeting,they can mail or email a letter that will be read at the meeting. The Board also asked that a work session be on the agenda for the January 12, meeting. The Board agreed to have a Special Board Meeting on December 9, 2016 at 9:00 at the ECP, in Albuquerque. The purpose of this meeting will be to review the role of the Search Committee and go over the process with the Board of Regents and the Search Committee. The final decision for a Superintendent will be made by the Board of Regents at a scheduled meeting. The Board agreed to cancel the Special Meeting already scheduled for Friday, November 18, 2016.

UPON A MOTION BY Alfred Sena and seconded by Christine Hall the Board moved to approve the Superintendent’s Search Process as presented. (Carried unanimously)

  1. Meeting Adjourned at 7:50 p.m., Tuesday, November 15, 2016

___(Approved 12/9/16)______(Approved 12/9/16)____

Alicia McAninch, President Linda M. Lyle, Superintendent

NMSBVI Board of Regents

Special Meeting November 15, 2016

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