TRUTH OR CONSEQUENCES MUNICIPAL SCHOOLS
BOARD OF EDUCATION
REGULAR BOARD MEETING MINUTES
January 16, 2014
The Board of Education of the Truth or Consequences Municipal School District met January 16, 2014 at 1801 N. Pershing St., T or C., NM 87901 HSHS Cafeteria.
MEMBERS PRESENT:
Jay Johnson, President
Denise Barrera, Vice-President
Rita Ortiz, Secretary Member
Angela Rael, Member
Brett Smith, Member
ADMINISTRATORS PRESENT:
Dr. Craig Cummins, Superintendent
Hank Hopkins, Director of Human Resources
Dr. Renee Garcia, Principal/TCMS
Melissa Robinson, Principal/TCES/SEC
Candace Chavez, Arrey Principal
Troy Hudson, Assistant Principal HSHS
STAFF PRESENT:
Celina Martinez, Administrative Assistant
Dr. Robert Vise, Director of Student Achievement
Karen Hamilton
Serjio Cardona
Michelle Tye
Dr. Barbara Pearlman
Linda Knutson
Teri Villafana
Nicole Flores
Raybella Schnyder
Rebeca Palomares
Rhonda Spence
Denise Jensen
Kenny Griffis
Denise Gustin
Sandra Carrera
D’Anna Sullivan
VISITORS PRESENT:
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Sabrina Cardenas Christopher Lopez
Blanca Cardenas Juan and Maria Martinez
DJ Cardenas Pat Guzman
Rey Cardenas Sarah Andregg
Ishua Cardenas Joe Guzman Sr.
Serina Schooley Juan Sotelo
Caroline Seaman Brenda Rojas
Phillip Eaton Amanda B. Cardona
Vergil Eaton Gilbert Zamora
Jo Anna & Richard Sedillo Josie Zamora
Angel Padilla Andrew & Ann Marie Laux
Lorraina Rojas Chuck Wentworth
Lavelma Parks Barbara Hill Banie Hendon Glenda Lanford Kimberly Wilson John Latner Bailey Gustin Alison Wasilowski
Adrian & Samantha Castaneda Andrea Ontiveros
Sadie Andregg Frances Rea
Taylor Eaton Shana Spitzer
Donna C. Sanchez Tiffany Asbell
Mike Bailey Debbie Padilla
Max Padilla Larry Arbuckle
Gloria Ontiveros Joseph Guzman
Leanne Armijo Verrels Lukman
Brandi & Jeff Cox Presley Sullivan
Natalie DeAlejandro Lori Slade
Joanna Curliss Tony Archuleta
I. INTRODUCTION:
A. CALL TO ORDER at 6:33 p.m.
B. ROLL CALL
Jay Johnson, present
Denise Barrera, present
Rita Ortiz, present
Angela Rael, present
Brett Smith, present
C. MOMENT OF SILENCE:
Mr. Johnson led a moment of silence.
D. SALUTE TO FLAGS
Mr. Johnson led the salute to the U.S. Flag and the salute to the New Mexico State Flag.
E. APPROVAL OF AGENDA:
Craig Cummins recommended the Board approve the January 16, 2014 Regular Board Meeting Agenda. Motion to accept recommendation made by Brett Smith and seconded by Angela Rael. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
F. APPROVAL OF MINUTES – December 12, 2013 Regular Board Meeting Minutes
Craig Cummins recommended the Board approve the December 12, 2013 Regular Board Meeting Minutes. Motion to accept recommendation made by Denise Barrera and seconded by Rita Ortiz. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
II. PRESENTATIONS
A. Recognition of K-8 First Semester Reading Awards-Top Reading students were recognized for their achievements during the first semester. Melissa Robinson presented the awards for TCES/SEC: Chloe Curliss, Madison Bedwell, Russell Silva, Kailey McCraw, Alison Wasilowski, and Heribeto Sotelo. Candace Chavez presented the awards for Arrey Elementary: Eduardo Meza, Ruben Rodriguez Gomez, and Ishua Cardenas. Dr. Renee Garcia presented the awards for TCMS: Cierra Bamonte, Marcus Jaramillo Sanchez, and Bailey Gustin.
B. Recognition of K-8 First Semester Math Awards-Top Math students were recognized for the achievements during the first semester. Melissa Robinson presented the awards for TCES/SEC: Kaidyn Lanham,Oscar Palomares, Laurence Arbuckle, Verrels Lukmand, Cord Cox, Cameron Zamora, Jaean Bailey, Antonio DeAlejandro, John Latner, Jaylin Newling Madison Jensen, Caroline Seaman, and Heriberto Sotelo. Candace Chavez presented the awards for Arrey Elementary: Kaitly Escalera, Lizbeth Olivarez, Mayra Reyes, Rocio Reyes-Hernandez, Iris Castaneda, and Juan Martinez. Dr. Renee Garcia presented the awards for TCMS: Joseph Guzman, Jesus Gomez, Evelyn Moreno, Lorraina Rojas, Kaitlyn Laux, and Angel Padilla
III. REPORTS
A. NEA Report-Dr. Barbara Pearlman-NEA met with Dr. Craig Cummins for our monthly coffee. All is well. We have requested opening of negotiations for the 2014-2015 school year. Handout was presented on legislation items.
B. Financial Report-Carmen Spann- Carmen Spann not present. A monthly budget report was provided in board packet as well as a list of old Non-General items that are not required to be part of the accounting system was provided.
C. Construction/Facilities-Kenny Griffis-Cement is being poured structural steel will start soon. Plans continue on keeping current kindergarten wing.
D. Student Achievement Report-Discovery Growth Results were provided in the board’s packet.
E. State of the Schools Report-Dr. Cummins-First time for State of the Schools Report. Summary of where the district is as of Spring 2014. Overview was provided of what is available for students. There are some challenges that need to be addressed. Students are leaving high school to take the GED, enrolling in virtual online schools, private schools, home school, or they transfer. There is a need for an Alternative High School. Discussion: Angela: Trade skills credits offered thorough the Dual enrollment program. Students must become engaged and the teacher is key in making the class prosper.
IV. PUBLIC INPUT – None
V. FINANCIAL
A. PAYMENT OF THE BILLS:
Craig Cummins recommended the Board approve payment of bills as presented. Motion to accept recommendation made by Angela Rael and seconded by Denise Barrera. THE MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
B. BUDGET ADJUSTMENT REQUESTS:
Craig Cummins recommended the Board approve budget adjustments as presented. Motion to accept recommendation made by Denise Barrera and seconded by Brett Smith. THE MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
VI. ACTION ITEMS:
A. Approve Superintendent of Schools, Dr. Craig Cummins, as Chief Procurement Officer for the District in accordance with Senate Bill 443. Craig Cummins recommended the Board approve Dr. Craig Cummins, as Chief Procurement Officer. Motion to accept recommendation made by Denise Barrera and seconded by Brett Smith.
B. Approve agreement with Citizens Bank for the issuance of Hot Springs Tigers debit cards. Craig Cummins recommended the Board approve the debit card. Motion to accept recommendation made by Angela Rael and seconded by Denise Barrera.
C. Approve deposit of funds generated from the Citizens Bank Hot Springs Tigers debit cards. Craig Cummins recommended the Board approve deposit of funds from Tiger debit cards. Motion to accept recommendation made by Rita Ortiz and seconded by Denise Barrera. Discussion: Funds generated from Tigers Debit Card will be placed in a new account, in order to follow the growth.
D. Approve members of Review Hearing Authority for a student expulsion appeal hearing in accordance with Board Policy, J-4850 JKD. “One (1) of the members shall be the Superintendent of Schools.” Craig Cummins recommended the Board approve members of the Review Hearing Authority. Motion to accept
Recommendation made by Rita Ortiz and seconded by Denise Barrera.
Discussion: Russ Finney, George Lee, Deb Burnett, and Kenny Lyons were approved as members with the understanding that members could be reviewed every two years.
E. Approve School Bus #14, 1999 International, VIN # 1HVBBAANXXH662158, License Plate: G77262, as surplus property and authorize the administration to dispose/sell the bus. Craig Cummins recommended the Board approve School Bus # 14 as surplus property and dispose/sell. Motion to accept recommendation made by Angela Rael and seconded by Rita Ortiz. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
F. Approve agreement with Document Technologies for postage meter at Central Office. Craig Cummins recommended the Board approve agreement. Motion to accept recommendation made by Rita Ortiz and seconded by Angela Rael. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
G. Approve MOU with the NM Public Education Department to provide the IDEAL-NM Learning Management System to Truth or Consequences Municipal Schools. Craig Cummins recommended the Board approve the MOU. Motion to accept recommendation made by Angela Rael and seconded by Rita Ortiz. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
Donations
H. Approve donations $200.00 to HSHS Foods Class from Victoria Edwards; $200.00 to HSHS T-Mad program from Women of the Moose #1646. Craig Cummins recommended the Board approve the donations. Motion to accept recommendation made by Denise Barrera and seconded by Angela Rael. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
Thank you!!
VII. ADJOURNMENT:
Denise Barrera motioned to adjourn at 8:01 p.m. Motion seconded by Angela Rael. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
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Secretary
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President
Date: February 13, 2014
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