March 24, 2022 at 5:30 PM - Regular Board Meeting

OPENING BUSINESS (5:30 p.m.)

Call to Order - Mr. Jeremy Maestas, President

Pledge of Allegiance

Roll Call - Mrs. Katrina Martinez, Board Secretary

Approval of Agenda

PUBLIC PARTICIPATION (5 minutes maximum)

PRESENTATIONS

Debrief on Bus Crash 3-8-2022 - Alejandro Ortiz and Roberta Salazar

Presentation of Certificates of Appreciation for Assistance with Bus Crash

Clara Suazo - Driver 

Marshall Garcia - Student

DISTRICT REPORTS

Board President Report

EVHS Student Representative

Superintendents Report

District Updates Regarding COVID-19

Chief Financial Officer Report

Facilities and Maintenance Director's Report

IT Manager's Report

Security Director's Report

Federal Programs Director's Report

Athletic Director's  Report

Human Resources and Supports Report

Transportation Director

Food Services and Warehouse Director

Deputy Superintendents Report

ESC Educational Directors/Coordinators Reports

District Principals Report

ACTION ITEMS

Approval of Minutes - Special Board Meeting, February 25, 2022

Approval of Minutes - Work Session, March 3, 2022

Approval or Disapproval of Purchase of Business Environment Furniture - $5,534.22

Approval or Disapproval of SY 2022-2023 Part Time Employee Resolution

Approval or Disapproval of Purchase of Playground Equipment for Dixon Elementary - $38,972.86 

Approval or Disapproval of Purchase of Desks and Chairs for EVHS - $73,684.82 

Approval or Disapproval of Purchase of Desks and Chairs for Chimayo Elementary - $27,909.27 

Approval or Disapproval of PR 3784 LD Supply, LLC - $10,765.75

Approval or Disapproval for Installation of New Wall Pads for EVHS - $7,493.92

Approval or Disapproval for Removal and Installation of Widescreen at EVHS - $26,658.95

Approval or Disapproval of Professional Service Agreement - ART Smart 

Approval or Disapproval of the Purchase of Whiteboards for EVHS - School Outlet - $33,773.38

Approval or Disapproval of PR 3665 Robert's Truck Center - $14,245.00

CONSENT AGENDA

Bar# 0054-I - Fund 25211 - GEAR UP - Additional Award for Texas Instrument Calculators - $48,172.00

Bar# 0055-I - Fund 13000 - Transportation - 1% ERB Emp Contribution Transportation - $5,641.00

Bar# 0056-D - Fund 24119 - 21st Century - Final FY21-22 Allocation - ($18,634.00)

Bar# 0057-IB - Fund 27153 - ELP Transportation - Final FY21-22 Allocation - $1,902.00

Bar# 0059-IB - Fund 26222 - Emergency Connectivity Fund SBC  - ECF Commitment Decision (e-rate) - $1,087,936.00

Bar# 0060-I - Fund 11000 - Operational - 1% ERB Emp Contribution - Operational - $208,093.00

PED Permanent Cash Transfer - From Fund 31200 - To Fund 31701 - $814.31

PED Permanent Cash Transfer - From Fund 23010 - To Fund 29102 - $600.00

PED Permanent Cash Transfer - From Fund 23050 - To Fund 29102 - $9,880.00

EXECUTIVE SESSION NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Board of Education of the Espanola Public Schools will meet in Executive Session for the following purpose:

1. Limited personnel matters as permitted under Section 10-15-1 (H)(2) of the New Mexico Open Meetings Act; specifically, so that the Superintendent can update the Board and legal counsel can advise regarding an employee complaint and related letter to the board from the employee's attorney.
2. Pending litigation as permitted under Section 10-15-1 (H)(7) of the New Mexico Open Meetings Act; specifically to meet with legal counsel to discuss War-Montoya v. Espanola Public Schools et al, 1:20-cv-01193-DHU-SCY (U.S. Disctrict Court - District of New Mexico).
3. Discussion of Collective Bargaining Strategies preliminary to bargaining negotiations permitted under Section 10-15-1 (H)(5) of the New Mexico Open Meetings Act.  
4. Limited Personnel Matters as permitted under Section 10-15-1(H)(2) of the New Mexico Open Meetings Act; specifically, to discuss the hiring of a new Superintendent including reviewing completed application packets of qualified applicants, references and answers to interrogatories, and discussing potential interviewees. 

DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS (Continued)

Report on Closed Executive Session

Discussion and possible action related to next steps for filling Superintendent vacancy including adjustments, if any to Superintendent Search Plan 

ANNOUNCEMENTS

Work Session - April 7, 2022; 5:30 p.m. - EPS Educational Services Center

ADJOURNMENT