9/17/18 GC Minutes

Members Present: Virginia Trujillo, President
Phillip Sapien, Member
Art Silva, Member
Kathy Webb, Member (by phone)
Art Silva, Member
Guests: Mary Tarango, Principal

Kathy Potter
Tina Fritts, COO
Evelyn Dow
Victoria Tafoya, Parent
Elizabeth Piazza, Parent
Bianca Sapien,

Governance Council Called to Order by Virginia Trujillo @ 5:34 p.m.
Roll Call
 Quorum met.
Approval of Agenda
 Motion to approve agenda as is – Kathy Webb
2 nd . – Art Silva
Motion Approved
Approval of Previous Governance Council (GC) Meeting Minutes
 Motion to approve minutes of August 20, 2018 with correction of date – Art Silva
2 nd . – Phillip Sapien
Motion Approved
 Motion to approve minutes of August 31, 2018 – Art Silva
2 nd . – Kathy Webb
Motion Approved
Open Forum
Tina Fritts had a questionnaire from the auditors of Related Parties for Procurement and
Conflict of Interest Compliance that needed signatures.
Approval of New Members
 Motion to approve new members Evelyn Dow, Elizabeth Piazza and Victoria
Tafoya to Governance Council – Phillip Sapien
2 nd – Kathy Webb
Motion Approved

Election of Officers
 Motion to elect Virginia Trujillo for President – Phillip Sapien
2 nd – Art Silva
Motion Approved
 Motion to elect Art Silva for Vice President – Phillip Sapien
2 nd – Victoria Tafoya
Motion Approved
 Motion to elect Kathy Webb for Secretary – Art Silva
2 nd – Phillip Sapien
Motion Approved
Update from Cutler Foundation
Mr. Dupont is going forward with the refinancing of the two loans. Lease
Reimbursement should not change. Mary stated that the new flooring is included in the
refinance.
Board Training – Dr. Brian L. Carpenter
Dr. Carpenter had some suggested recommendations for the Bylaws. Michael Vigil will
have a two-hour Finance training once he is approved.
Review of Bylaws
There is a committee of Mary Tarango, Kathy Webb, Tina Fritts, and Phillip Sapien to
review the current bylaws and suggestions from Dr. Carpenter.
Principal’s Report
Construction Updates – Mary stated that all fundraisers for the gym floor have started.
Registration Numbers – Total registration is 296.
Early Release 9-26-18 for I-Ready Follow Up Training- Bianca Sapien stated that this
is a pre-test for Math & Reading.
Mary stated that an incident occurred at a sporting event on Friday, September 14, 2018.
Tina then stated that she would notify the insurance company of Poms and Associates to
find out if the school requires any additional action.
Next Meeting
 Monday, October 15, 2018, 5:30 p.m.
Motion to adjourn – Kathy Webb
 2 nd . – Art Silva
Motion Approved
Meeting adjourned at 7:07 p.m.

10/15/18 GC Agenda

Agenda for October 15th, 2018
Meeting will be held at 5:30 pm
4300 Cutler NE
Albuquerque, NM 87110
PUBLIC WELCOME

Call Meeting to Order
Roll Call
Approval of Agenda*
Approval of Minutes*
Minutes for September 17 th *
Open Forum
I. FINANCIALS*
BANK RECONCILIATIONS
 AUGUST 2018
 SEPTEMBER 2018
Approval of Cash Disbursements*
 August 2018
 SEPTEMBER 2018
APPROVAL OF QUARTERLY FINANCIALS*
II. REVIEW OF APS SITE VISIT REPORT
III. REVIEW OF APS SCHOOL SAFETY LETTER
IV. UPDATE FROM CUTLER FOUNDATION
V. AMENDED PRINCIPAL’S CONTRACT*
RESOLUTION 10-15-18
VI. PRINCIPAL’S REPORT
Next Meeting: November 19th, 2018
Adjourn Open Meeting

(*) Action Item
Pursuant to the 21 st Century Public Academy Governance Council Open Meeting Policy Resolution of 9-1-2015:
• Proper and required notification to the public has occurred,
• This is a Special Meeting of the 21 st Century Public Academy Governance Council requiring a minimum 72 hours public notice
and that requirement has been met,
• If you wish to attend contact 21 st Century Public Academy Office at telephone number (505) 254-0280 for further information,
• If you are an individual with a disability who is in need of a reader; amplifier; qualified sign language interpreter; or any other
form of auxiliary aid or service to attend or participate in the meeting, please contact 21 st Century Public Academy at 505-254-
0280 at least one (1) week prior to the meeting or as soon as possible. Public documents, including the agenda and minutes, can
be provided in various accessible formats. Please contact 21 st Century Public Academy at 505-254-0280 if a summary or other
type of accessible format is needed.

 

 

Governance Council Resolution No. 10-15-2018

Resolution: Approval of Signatory for 21 st Century Public Academy Governance Council
Be It Resolved That the Governance Council for 21 st Century Public Academy authorized its
Council President to sign the Amended Principal’s Contract to reflect a designation of
assignments as .7 Administration and .3 Gifted Teacher to be retroactive to the beginning
of the contract year. .3 Gifted Teacher salary to be calculated per the approved Salary
Schedule for School Year 2018-2019

 

 

Principal Employment Contract
Amended Contract
21 st Century Public Academy
Albuquerque, New Mexico

The governing council (GC) of 21 st Century Public Academy, Albuquerque, New
Mexico, herein called the GC, and Mary Tarango, herein called administrator agree:
1. The administrator shall be employed by the Governance Council (GC) for a
period beginning July 1, 2018 through June 30, 2019 as the Principal of 21 st
Century Public Academy, County of Bernalillo, New Mexico.
2. The administrator shall during the term of her employment faithfully perform the
duties pertaining to her position, administer the duties assigned by the GC of 21 st
Century Public Academy, and abide by the rules and regulations of New Mexico
Public Education Department and the GC of 21 st Century Public Academy.
3. This contract and the parties hereto are and shall continue to be subject to
applicable laws of the state of New Mexico and the rules and regulations of the
department and governance council as they may exist. This contract may be
canceled by the GC for cause, including unsatisfactory work performance,
incompetence, insubordination, physical or mental inability to perform the
required duties or for any other good and just cause, provided, that any such
cancellation may be effected only in accordance with the New Mexico statutes
and any applicable rules and regulations of the department and the GC.
4. This contract may also be canceled by the GC for cause not personal to the
administrator when a reduction in personnel is required as a result of decreased
enrollment or a decrease or revision of educational programs or insufficient
legislative appropriation or authorization being made by the state and/or federal
government for the performance of this contract, in accordance with New Mexico
statutes and any applicable rules and regulations of the department and local
board of education, provided there is no other position for which the administrator
is qualified, consistent with the academic necessities of the district.
5. The administrator shall give the GC thirty (30) calendar days written notice of
intention to resign. Failure to give such thirty (30) calendar day notice shall
entitle the GC, in its discretion, to file a written complaint with the secretary
requesting suspension or revocation of the administrator’s license.
6. The administrator shall furnish the board the following: (a) a valid license for the
position to be held; (b) an official transcript showing the education record and
training of the administrator; (c) suitable evidence of date of birth; (d) such health
certificates as may be required by law; and (e) any other documents as may be
required by law. Failure to furnish any of the foregoing items at the required time
may result in cancellation of this contract in accordance with the New Mexico

Statutes and any applicable rules and regulations of the department and local
board of education.
7. The administrator shall be entitled to annual leave with pay and sick leave with
pay in accordance with the 21 st Century Employee Hand Book.
8. Subject to the provisions of the applicable approved budget, the administrator
shall, during the term hereof, receive a total salary of $91,800 per year, payable in
24 installments, less required or authorized deductions. The first installment shall
be due and payable on July 15, 2018. Breakdown of salary will be at a .7
Administrator’s salary and a .3 Gifted Teacher. (The .3 gifted position will be
determined per the salary schedule.)
9. In the event that the administrator is employed on a two (2) year contract,
Paragraph 9 of Subsection A of Section 6.66.38 NMAC herein may be amended
in the second year to reflect any appropriated district salary adjustment factors.
The GC may, but shall not be required to increase prospectively, but not
retroactively, the salary for any school year governed by the terms of this contract
if revenues are available to the school district for that school year. Any increase
is subject to budgetary approval by the department. Notwithstanding the above,
the GC shall further have the authority, for any school year governed by the terms
of this contract and for which a salary increase is mandated if the school district
meets conditions as specified by the legislature of New Mexico, to implement
salary adjustments during the school year in accordance with a salary schedule
adopted by the board in accordance with the legislative guidelines for that year.
Any adjustment is subject to budgetary approval by the department. Additionally,
the GC shall have authority to implement any salary increases or other
adjustments to benefits and compensation provided by the legislature of New
Mexico.

GOVERNANCE COUNCIL OF 21 ST CENTURY PUBLIC ADACEMY,
Albuquerque, New Mexico

President: ________________________________________________
Date of Execution: ________________________________________________

Principal: ________________________________________________
Date of Execution: ________________________________________________

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