4/22/21 GC Minutes

Members Present: Virginia Trujillo, President
Art Silva, Vice-President
Victoria Tafoya, Member
Gary Boyd, Member

Member Absent: Evelyn Dow, Member

Guests: Mary Tarango, CEO

Bianca Belmonte-Sapien, Principal
Zach Kirchgessner, The Vigil Group
Jeremy Peckens, CPO
Lora Sedore, Prospective Board Member
Chris Aguilar, Consolidated School Support Services
Paul Aguilar, Consolidated School Support Services
Jim Richardson, Facilities Manager

Governance Meeting Called to Order by Virginia Trujillo, President at 5:34 PM
Roll Call

 Quorum met via Roll Call

Approval of Agenda

Motion to Approve Agenda —Gary Boyd
2 nd — Art Silva
Motion Approved via Roll Call Vote

Approval of Minutes

Motion to Approve Amended Minutes, March 18 th , 2021 meeting—Gary Boyd
2 nd —Victoria Tafoya
Motion Approved Via Roll Call Vote

Open Forum
No comments during open forum

New Membership- Lora Sedore*

Victoria introduced Lora Sedore, noted her commitment to fulfilling the governing board
responsibilities and to completing the required NMPED trainings for Governing Council
Members.
Motion to Approve Lora as a member of the board—Victoria Tafoya
2nd — Art Silva

Motion Approved via Roll Call Vote
Resignation of Board Members- Daniel Kegler

Daniel Kegler submitted his resignation letter to the Governing Council Board effective
April 19 th , 2021. The recruitment committee will begin to recruit another member to
serve on the council.

Introduction and Overview of 5 year Facilities Master Plan-Consolidated School Support Services
Presentation by Paul Aguilar and Chris Aguilar to lay out the process for delivery of the services in
the development of the facilities master plan including a series of surveys and public input
sessions, analysis, and observation. Anticipated timeline to complete from start to finish is about
180-190 days.
FINANCE
Art Silva notified the Governing Council that the Finance Committee met to review all the
monthly financial documents and proposed budget during the committee meeting prior to the
governing council meeting.
 Budget Report
Zach Kirchgessner presented Account Summary Reports for March 2021: the Expenditure and
Revenue Reports, Issued Purchase Order Report, Bank Register Report and Outstanding Checks
Report, Bank Reconciliation Reports.
 Cash Disbursements for March 2021

Motion to approve Cash Disbursements for March 2021
—Victoria Tafoya
2 nd Lora Sedore
Motion Approved by Roll Call Vote
 Bank Reconciliation for March 2021

Motion to approve Bank Reconciliation for March 2021
—Gary Boyd
2 nd Art Silva
Motion Approved by Roll Call Vote

 APPROVAL OF BARS*

580-000-2021-0031-T
580-000-2021-0032-I
580-000-2021-0033-I
Motion to Approve BARS—Victoria Tafoya
2 nd Gary Boyd
Motion Approved by Roll Call Vote

APPROVAL OF CALENDAR*

School Year 21-22 Calendar presented for approval. The calendar includes 10 additional
days for Extended Learning.
Motion to Approve Calendar—Art Silva
2 nd Gary Boyd
Motion Approved by Roll Call Vote

APPROVAL OF SALARY SCHEDULE *

School Year 21-22 Salary Schedule presented for approval. Every teacher and salary
employee received a mandatory 1.5% salary increase, reflected in the schedule. Salary
schedule reflects the minimum an employee must be paid.
Motion to Approve Salary Schedule—Art Silva
2 nd Gary Boyd
Motion Approved by Roll Call Vote

APPROVAL OF BUDGET*

Fiscal Year 2022 budget presented and reviewed.
Motion to Approve Salary Schedule—Gary Boyd
2 nd Art Silva
Motion Approved by Roll Call Vote

APPROVAL OF BYLAWS*

By-laws presented with no changes from previous year.
Motion to Approve By-Laws—Gary Boyd
2 nd Victoria Tafoya
Motion Approved by Roll Call Vote

RESOLUTION 4-22-21-1 – OPEN MEETINGS ACT*

Motion to Approve Resolution 4-22-21-1—Gary Boyd
2 nd Art Silva
Motion Approved by Roll Call Vote

CODE OF CONDUCT*

Motion to Approve Code of Conduct—Gary Boyd
2 nd Victoria Tafoya
Motion Approved by Roll Call Vote

CONFLICT OF INTEREST*

Motion to Approve Conflict of Interest—Gary Boyd
2 nd Art Silva
Motion Approved by Roll Call Vote
RESOLUTION 4-22-21-2 – SIGNATORY AUTHORITY*

Motion to Approve Resolution 4-22-21-2—Victoria Tafoya
2 nd Gary Boyd
Motion Approved by Roll Call Vote

INTERNAL CONTROLS*

Motion to Approve Internal Control—Victoria Tafoya
2 nd Art Silva
Motion Approved by Roll Call Vote

GC TRAINING REQUIREMENTS

School Administration reminded Governing Council members of the training requirements
under the NMPEC. Bianca Belmonte-Sapien will send the Governing Board members the
list of required trainings and the number of remaining hours still to be completed.
No Action Required
PRINCIPAL’s REPORT, Bianca Belmonte-Sapien

  1. 2021-2022 Registration Numbers (April 15, 2021)
    1 st Grade-8
    2 nd Grade-8
    3 rd Grade-10
    4 th Grade-25
                       5 th Grade – 38
                       6 th Grade – 101
                       7 th Grade – 86
                       8 th Grade – 109
    Total: 382
    Total Projected Enrollment: 390
  2. 2020-21 Registration Numbers (April 15, 2021)
    4 th Grade- (27)
    5 th Grade – (42)                        
                       6 th Grade – (87)                                            
                       7 th Grade – (102)                                    
                       8 th Grade – (95)                                            
              Totals  (353)  120 Day count- February 10, 2021
    80/120 Day Average – 351
  3. Staff trained in NM-ASR Grades 5, 8 (Science); NM-MSSA Grades 4–8 (Reading/Math) Testing
    Completed April 12, 13, 14, 15. EL ACCESS Testing April 14-20. Remote students and Parent Opt Out Not
    tested.
  4. Launched Full Reentry- Successes/Challenges with COVID Safe Practices, State staff and student
    surveillance
  5. Charter School Division Site Visit May 3rd
  6. NM DASH District Educational Plans Due May 6 , 2021; IDEA B Application Due June 30, 2021
  7. Arts Council established and Meeting- April 21 st , May 5, June 2
    Next Meeting: May 20, 2021

Motion to Adjourn
Motion to Adjourn—Gary Boyd
2 nd Victoria Tafoya
Motion Approved by Roll Call Vote
Meeting Adjourned at 7:46 PM

4/22/21 GC Minutes

Members Present: Virginia Trujillo, President
Art Silva, Vice-President
Victoria Tafoya, Member
Gary Boyd, Member

Member Absent: Evelyn Dow, Member

Guests: Mary Tarango, CEO

Bianca Belmonte-Sapien, Principal
Zach Kirchgessner, The Vigil Group
Jeremy Peckens, CPO
Lora Sedore, Prospective Board Member
Chris Aguilar, Consolidated School Support Services
Paul Aguilar, Consolidated School Support Services
Jim Richardson, Facilities Manager

Governance Meeting Called to Order by Virginia Trujillo, President at 5:34 PM
Roll Call

 Quorum met via Roll Call

Approval of Agenda

Motion to Approve Agenda —Gary Boyd
2 nd — Art Silva
Motion Approved via Roll Call Vote

Approval of Minutes

Motion to Approve Amended Minutes, March 18 th , 2021 meeting—Gary Boyd
2 nd —Victoria Tafoya
Motion Approved Via Roll Call Vote

Open Forum
No comments during open forum

New Membership- Lora Sedore*

Victoria introduced Lora Sedore, noted her commitment to fulfilling the governing board
responsibilities and to completing the required NMPED trainings for Governing Council
Members.
Motion to Approve Lora as a member of the board—Victoria Tafoya
2nd — Art Silva

Motion Approved via Roll Call Vote
Resignation of Board Members- Daniel Kegler

Daniel Kegler submitted his resignation letter to the Governing Council Board effective
April 19 th , 2021. The recruitment committee will begin to recruit another member to
serve on the council.

Introduction and Overview of 5 year Facilities Master Plan-Consolidated School Support Services
Presentation by Paul Aguilar and Chris Aguilar to lay out the process for delivery of the services in
the development of the facilities master plan including a series of surveys and public input
sessions, analysis, and observation. Anticipated timeline to complete from start to finish is about
180-190 days.
FINANCE
Art Silva notified the Governing Council that the Finance Committee met to review all the
monthly financial documents and proposed budget during the committee meeting prior to the
governing council meeting.
 Budget Report
Zach Kirchgessner presented Account Summary Reports for March 2021: the Expenditure and
Revenue Reports, Issued Purchase Order Report, Bank Register Report and Outstanding Checks
Report, Bank Reconciliation Reports.
 Cash Disbursements for March 2021

Motion to approve Cash Disbursements for March 2021
—Victoria Tafoya
2 nd Lora Sedore
Motion Approved by Roll Call Vote
 Bank Reconciliation for March 2021

Motion to approve Bank Reconciliation for March 2021
—Gary Boyd
2 nd Art Silva
Motion Approved by Roll Call Vote

 APPROVAL OF BARS*

580-000-2021-0031-T
580-000-2021-0032-I
580-000-2021-0033-I
Motion to Approve BARS—Victoria Tafoya
2 nd Gary Boyd
Motion Approved by Roll Call Vote

APPROVAL OF CALENDAR*

School Year 21-22 Calendar presented for approval. The calendar includes 10 additional
days for Extended Learning.
Motion to Approve Calendar—Art Silva
2 nd Gary Boyd
Motion Approved by Roll Call Vote

APPROVAL OF SALARY SCHEDULE *

School Year 21-22 Salary Schedule presented for approval. Every teacher and salary
employee received a mandatory 1.5% salary increase, reflected in the schedule. Salary
schedule reflects the minimum an employee must be paid.
Motion to Approve Salary Schedule—Art Silva
2 nd Gary Boyd
Motion Approved by Roll Call Vote

APPROVAL OF BUDGET*

Fiscal Year 2022 budget presented and reviewed.
Motion to Approve Salary Schedule—Gary Boyd
2 nd Art Silva
Motion Approved by Roll Call Vote

APPROVAL OF BYLAWS*

By-laws presented with no changes from previous year.
Motion to Approve By-Laws—Gary Boyd
2 nd Victoria Tafoya
Motion Approved by Roll Call Vote

RESOLUTION 4-22-21-1 – OPEN MEETINGS ACT*

Motion to Approve Resolution 4-22-21-1—Gary Boyd
2 nd Art Silva
Motion Approved by Roll Call Vote

CODE OF CONDUCT*

Motion to Approve Code of Conduct—Gary Boyd
2 nd Victoria Tafoya
Motion Approved by Roll Call Vote

CONFLICT OF INTEREST*

Motion to Approve Conflict of Interest—Gary Boyd
2 nd Art Silva
Motion Approved by Roll Call Vote
RESOLUTION 4-22-21-2 – SIGNATORY AUTHORITY*

Motion to Approve Resolution 4-22-21-2—Victoria Tafoya
2 nd Gary Boyd
Motion Approved by Roll Call Vote

INTERNAL CONTROLS*

Motion to Approve Internal Control—Victoria Tafoya
2 nd Art Silva
Motion Approved by Roll Call Vote

GC TRAINING REQUIREMENTS

School Administration reminded Governing Council members of the training requirements
under the NMPEC. Bianca Belmonte-Sapien will send the Governing Board members the
list of required trainings and the number of remaining hours still to be completed.
No Action Required
PRINCIPAL’s REPORT, Bianca Belmonte-Sapien

  1. 2021-2022 Registration Numbers (April 15, 2021)
    1 st Grade-8
    2 nd Grade-8
    3 rd Grade-10
    4 th Grade-25
                       5 th Grade – 38
                       6 th Grade – 101
                       7 th Grade – 86
                       8 th Grade – 109
    Total: 382
    Total Projected Enrollment: 390
  2. 2020-21 Registration Numbers (April 15, 2021)
    4 th Grade- (27)
    5 th Grade – (42)                        
                       6 th Grade – (87)                                            
                       7 th Grade – (102)                                    
                       8 th Grade – (95)                                            
              Totals  (353)  120 Day count- February 10, 2021
    80/120 Day Average – 351
  3. Staff trained in NM-ASR Grades 5, 8 (Science); NM-MSSA Grades 4–8 (Reading/Math) Testing
    Completed April 12, 13, 14, 15. EL ACCESS Testing April 14-20. Remote students and Parent Opt Out Not
    tested.
  4. Launched Full Reentry- Successes/Challenges with COVID Safe Practices, State staff and student
    surveillance
  5. Charter School Division Site Visit May 3rd
  6. NM DASH District Educational Plans Due May 6 , 2021; IDEA B Application Due June 30, 2021
  7. Arts Council established and Meeting- April 21 st , May 5, June 2
    Next Meeting: May 20, 2021

Motion to Adjourn
Motion to Adjourn—Gary Boyd
2 nd Victoria Tafoya
Motion Approved by Roll Call Vote
Meeting Adjourned at 7:46 PM

4/22/21 GC Agenda

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Call Meeting to Order
Roll Call
Approval of Agenda*
Approval of Minutes*
Minutes for March 18, 2021
Open Forum
Public Input on the Budget
I. New Membership* – Lora Sedore
II. Resignation of Board Member-Daniel Kegler
III. Introduction and Overview of 5 year Facilities Master Plan-Consolidated School
Support Services
IV. Budget Reports
V. Cash Disbursements* – March
VI. Bank Reconciliation*
a. March
VII. Approval of Bars*

a. 580-000-2021-0031-T
b. 580-000-2021-0032-I
c. 580-000-2021-0033-I
VIII. APPROVAL OF CALENDAR*
IX. APPROVAL OF SALARY SCHEDULE*
X. APPROVAL OF BUDGET*
XI. APPROVAL OF BYLAWS*
XII. RESOLUTION 4-22-21-1 – OPEN MEETINGS ACT*
XIII. CODE OF CONDUCT*
XIV. CONFLICT OF INTEREST*
XV. RESOLUTION 4-22-21-2 – SIGNATORY AUTHORITY*
XVI. INTERNAL CONTROLS*
XVII. GC TRAINING REQUIREMENTS
XVIII. PRINCIPAL’S REPORT

Next Meeting: May 20, 2021
Adjourn Open Meeting

(*) Action Item
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and that requirement has been met,
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form of auxiliary aid or service to attend or participate in the meeting, please contact 21 st Century Public Academy at 505-254-
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type of accessible format is needed.

3/18/21 GC Minutes

Members Present: Art Silva, Vice-President
Victoria Tafoya, Member
Evelyn Dow, Member
Gary Boyd, Member

Member Absent: Daniel Kegler, Member
Virginia Trujillo, President
Guests: Mary Tarango, CEO

Bianca Belmonte-Sapien, Principal
Zach Kirchgessner, the Vigil Group
Jeremy Peckens, CPO
Jennifer Elliot, Special Education Admin
Lora Sedore, Community Member invited by Governing Council
Recruitment Committee

Governance Meeting Called to Order by Art Silva, President at 5:38 PM
Roll Call

 Quorum met via Roll Call

Approval of Agenda

Correction to the agenda numbering: There are no items V and VI
Motion to Approve Agenda —Gary Boyd
2 nd — Evelyn Dow
Motion Approved via Roll Call Vote

Approval of Minutes

Motion to Approve Amended Minutes, January 21, 2020 meeting—Gary Boyd
2 nd —Victoria Tafoya
Motion Approved Via Roll Call Vote

Open Forum
FINANCE

 Budget Report
Zach Kirchgessner presented Account Summary Reports dated Feb 28th: The Expenditure and
Revenue Reports, Issued Purchase Order Report, Bank Register Report and Outstanding Checks
Report, Bank Reconciliation Reports.
 Cash Disbursements for February 2021 & Bank Reconciliation for February 2021
Motion to approve Cash Disbursements and Bank Reconciliation for February 2021
—Gary Boyd
2 nd Victoria Tafoya

Motion Approved by Roll Call Vote

 APPROVAL OF BARS
580-000-2021-0030-M
Motion to Approve BARS—Victoria Tafoya
2 nd Gary Boyd
Motion Approved by Roll Call Vote

PRESENTATION AND DISCUSSION OF EQUITY COUNCIL REPORT

Bianca Belmonte Sapien shared the updates about the Equity Council. Equity Councils
were formed in response to the Yazzie/Martinez lawsuit. Equity council members discuss
topics student equity on the campus. They also contribute feedback to be used for areas
of improvement and potential grants to support efforts of equity. Agendas and minutes
are posted on the website. Eight members serve on the committee representing
different groups of students identified within the lawsuit including: students with
disabilities, english language learners, native american learners, multi-cultural learners,
and economically disadvantaged students.

DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION
REOPENING PLAN
Motion made to approve the Re-Opening Plan, following most recent NMPED guidance, with
stated accommodations and providing the administration flexibility to adjust as necessary.

  • opening for full entry on April 5 th
  • 6 classes provided
  • following all safety guidelines and COVID safe practices
  • parents have the option to choose virtual instruction for their child and the school will be
    flexible and responsive to parents’ choice on any given day
    Motion to Approve Reopening Plan —Evelyn
    2 nd Gary Boyd
    Motion Approved by Roll Call Vote

DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION
ORGANIZATIONAL CHART 21-22

Motion made to strike all language relating to hair color in the Dress Code Policy
Motion to Approve –Gary Boyd
2 nd Victoria Tafoya
Motion Approved by Roll Call Vote

PRINCIPAL’s REPORT, Bianca Belmonte-Sapien

  1. Required progress report by the NM Attendance for Success Act (AfSA)- Progress in Tiers 1-4, supports
    and resources, barriers and challenges to reducing chronic absence rates, effective school and district
    practices, and recommendations for improvement.
  2. 2020-21 Registration Numbers (March 12, 2021)
    4th Grade- (27)

5th Grade – (42)
6th Grade – (87)
7th Grade – (102)
8th Grade – (95)
Totals (353) 120 Day count- February 10, 2021
80/120 Day Average – 351
2021-2022 Registration #s
1- 8
2 – 8
3 – 8
4 – 22
5 – 31
6 – 97
7 – 86
8 – 108
Total: 368

  1. MLSS Site Visit completed March 3rd, 2021
  2. Phase 1 and 2- 5:1 Face to Face learning support implementation-
    successes/challenges.
  3. Opted in to continue with Elevate Observation and Feedback for PED.
  4. 3rd Quarter grades post March 19th, Report Cards available April 1st, 2021

Governing Council REMINDER:
BUDGET TRAINING- Saturday, April 3 rd (9am) via Zoom
Next Meeting: April 15, 2021
Motion to Adjourn
Motion to Adjourn—Victoria Tafoya
2 nd Evelyn Dow
Motion Approved by Roll Call Vote
Meeting Adjourned at 6:57 PM