Public Meeting Minutes: September 26, 2022 at 6:00 PM - EMHS GC September 2022 Regular Meeting

I. Call to Order

II. Roll Call

III. Adoption of Agenda

IV. Approval of Consent Agenda

Description: Note: The purpose and rational for use of a "consent agenda" can be found by accessing the following link.

https://www.civicplus.com/blog/am/how-to-use-a-consent-agenda-to-save-time-and-refocus-discussion-on-critical-matters

Action(s):

Motion Carried:

Motion to approve the consent agenda, including the monthly financials and check report. Carried with a motion by Karen Thompson and a second by Michael Wismer.

Janea Davis: Yea
Brad Hosmer: Yea
Glenn Hushman: Yea
Harley McDaniel: Yea
James Salsbury: Yea
Lindsay Schwebke: Yea
Karen Thompson: Yea
Michael Wismer: Yea

No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.

IV.A. Budget Adjustment Requests

IV.B. Check Report & Monthly Financials

IV.C. Disposal List

IV.D. Approval of previous meeting's minutes

V. Public Forum/Public Input

VI. Ex-Oficio Reports

VI.A. Student Report

Discussion: Ashley Sesnie reported on the student events currently taking place on campus.
Homecoming festivities, athletic events, and student club activities are increasing.

VI.B. Executive Director

VII. GC Committee Reports

VII.A. Strategic Planning & Outcomes Committee

Discussion: Brad Hosmer reported on the attached notes from this month's SPOC meeting.

SPOC Monday 26 Sept

Committee met and noted that a review of the EMHS strategic plan was timely. Efforts early this year tended to go to different issues, so a ‘back to basics’ approach took over.

Committee agreed that establishing a description of what is desired about/for EMHS in about 20 years is the first step. Typically called the school ‘Vision’. Strategic goals and planning all follow from the vision.

Committee agreed that two elements should be addressed in the EMHS Vision: (1) the quality of the lives of the students whom we graduate, and (2) The health and stature of EMHS as an organization and institution. Establishing the Vision(s) will involve establishing specific goals.

Committee agreed that something like good (high?) ‘Quality of life’ would be an appropriate Vision goal for EMHS students as mature adults. Also, that metrics for quality of life are not obvious and will take some work and thinking to establish. Tucker Janes agreed to learn what research has been done into describing (and measuring?) quality of life.

The Committee seeks guidance from the GC regarding

A two-part vision, part about graduates, and part about the school as an institution.

Refinements or acceptance of a student vision based on ‘quality of life’, which will lead to sharper definition, metrics of some types, and knowing the levers in student experience and achievement that affect it.

Refinements or acceptance of a school vision for about 2040 - 2045. GC suggestions.

GC views of what groups should be consulted in deciding these visions.

Timelines are important. The Committee will report our view of how long this work will take, which depends on the GC response to our requested guidance.

And - note -- this ‘Vision’ work does not mean setting aside our immediate task of working priority near term outcomes, especially having to do with progress in student achievement.

VII.B. Finance & Facilities Committee

Discussion: Karen Thompson reported out on the Finance Committee's work.

VII.C. Board Development & Policy

Discussion: No report

VIII. Consideration of EMHS GC Action Items for Approval

VIII.A. Update on EMHS COVID Protocols

Action(s):

Motion Carried:

Motion that EMHS Governing Council directs the Executive Dir. to continue to follow the updated guidelines established by the NM Dept. of Health and Public Education Dept. related to COVID-19 Carried with a motion by Karen Thompson and a second by Brad Hosmer.

Janea Davis: Yea
Brad Hosmer: Yea
Glenn Hushman: Yea
Harley McDaniel: Yea
James Salsbury: Yea
Lindsay Schwebke: Yea
Karen Thompson: Yea
Michael Wismer: Yea

No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.

VIII.B. Approval of open meetings resolution

Action(s):

Motion Carried:

Motion to approve the open meetings resolution for the 22-23 school year. Carried with a motion by Karen Thompson and a second by Michael Wismer.

Janea Davis: Yea
Brad Hosmer: Yea
Glenn Hushman: Yea
Harley McDaniel: Yea
James Salsbury: Yea
Lindsay Schwebke: Yea
Karen Thompson: Yea
Michael Wismer: Yea

No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.

IX. Discussion or Information Items (No action required)

IX.A. Charter Amendment Discussion & Possible Vote at October 2022 Meeting

Discussion: Trey Smith reported that a charter amendment regarding increasing the school's enrollment cap would be prepared for the meeting in October.

IX.B. Topic B

X. Parking Lot Items for Future GC Meetings

XI. GC Board Member Comments

XII. Chair's Report/Comment

Discussion: Glenn Hushman reported that a parent of an EMHS student approached him to encourage the school to consider revisions to its Athletics Fee structure.

XIII. Next Meeting Announcement

XIV. Adjournment

Action(s):

Motion Carried:

Motion to adjourn at 7:30pm Carried with a motion by Karen Thompson and a second by Lindsay Schwebke.

Janea Davis: Yea
Brad Hosmer: Yea
Glenn Hushman: Yea
Harley McDaniel: Yea
James Salsbury: Yea
Lindsay Schwebke: Yea
Karen Thompson: Yea
Michael Wismer: Yea

No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.

September 26, 2022 at 6:00 PM - EMHS GC September 2022 Regular Meeting

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