Summer Letter for Families

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Dear parents/guardians, students and 21 st Century Community,
Summer is in full swing! It is a great time of year to enjoy quality time outdoors, with family and friends, and hopefully
do a little practice with reading and math! The summer reading lists are on our school website and Kahn Academy is a
free website to brush up on Math.. It is never too late to put yourself ahead for next year! After all, the start of the 2021-
2022 school year is just around the corner! We have a few changes that we are excited to tell you about for next year.
First, we are honored to introduce our Administrative Team for the 21-22 school year! Ms. Tarango, CEO, Ms. Belmonte-
Sapien, Principal and Mr. Jeremy Peckens, Principal. Our educational program now serves grades 1-8! As you can see,
our school is growing and we are excited that you are a part of the Dragon Family!
We will be able to offer remote learning for those families that request it. More information to follow once we receive
guidance from the Public Education Department.
Mark your calendars for the following events:
August 2 nd – Office Open 8 am to 4 pm
August 16 th – Teachers report for a week of Inservice (Student supplies can be dropped off or on first day)

List of supplies available on website
August 23 rd – 1 st day of school for all students
September 6 th – Annual PTA Ice Cream Social 2 pm to 4 pm
Check the website for fall sports! Physicals are required!
Teachers will be sending communications regarding procedures for the beginning of school by grade level or program.
Our annual Ice Cream Social is a great time to reconnect with one another. Students, parents, guardians and family
members will meet teachers, join clubs and sports, sign up to belong to our Parent Teacher Association (PTA), and meet
the staff who make learning challenging and engaging! Please consider offering your talents in partnership with your
child’s educational experience here at 21 st Century Public Academy. Background checks can be completed to chaperone
OSIs, or to volunteer in other capacities.
We are a uniform school and proudly display the 21 st Century logo and dragon to the community, especially on Out of
School Instruction (OSIs). Uniforms are provided by Ad It Up. The direct link to order is:
www.adituptees.com/21stcentury . If you have any questions, please reach out to them at: contact@adituptees.com or 505-
888-0007, 2432 Menaul Blvd. NE, Albuquerque, NM 87107.
We are excited about welcoming our students and families back for the 2021-2022 school year!

Mary Tarango, CEO
Bianca Belmonte-Sapien, Principal
Jeremy Peckens, Principal

Volleyball Open Gym

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Hello,
21st Century will be hosting a Volleyball open gym.

Date: July 20, 2021
Time: 5-7p
Location: 21st century gymnasium
-Athletes will enter into the double glass doors located on the Northeast side of the building (near the cul-de-sac).
Cost: $5 (Cash, check, or money order) (Payable to 21st CPA)

Please register athlete prior to the event at the following link: https://forms.gle/hUTLfdBGiKKuyzZs7

This event will allow athletes the opportunity to have fun in some games of volleyball with their peers in a supervised volleyball environment.

Parents must drop off Athletes and pick up by 7 pm from 21st century PA gymnasium.

All 21st CPA students that would like to come out and play in this upcoming event are welcomed to attend.

Parents, please help in ensuring athletes are in proper attire to participate to the best of their abilities.
Mask (no neck gaiters)
T-Shirt
Athletic Shorts or Pants
Volleyball or Running Shoes (No black soles please)
Water Bottle
Any needed protective gear (Inhaler, Knee/Ankle Brace)
Volleyball (Optional)
-Athletes will be temperature checked prior to entering the playing area.

Note: 21st CPA sports program will follow all covid guidelines of the State, PED, and 21st governors council to provide safety of all participants. Spectators will not be present at this event due to PED guidelines.

For any questions please contact Coach Dana “DA” Alexander dalexander@21stcenturypa.com or Coach Richard Tarango at 505-261-4214.
Thank you for your support in the 21st CPA Sports Program!

7/15/21 GC Minutes

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

Member Absent: Virginia Trujillo, President

Guests: Mary Tarango, CEO

Bianca Belmonte-Sapien, Principal
Amber Peña, The Vigil Group
Jeremy Peckens, CPO

Governance Meeting Called to Order by Virginia Trujillo, President at 5:36 PM
Roll Call

 Quorum met via Roll Call

Approval of Agenda

Motion to Approve Amended Agenda —Gary Boyd
2 nd — Victoria Tafoya
Motion Approved via Roll Call Vote
Approval of Governance Council Minutes

Motion to Approve Amended Minutes, June 24, 2021 meeting—Lora Sedore
2 nd —Evelyn Dow
Motion Approved Via Roll Call Vote

Open Forum
FINANCE
The new budget analyst, Amber Peña, senior member of the Vigil group. Amber shared the
financial reports as of June 30 th , 2021. A column was added for outstanding RFRs. More revenue
was received at the end of the year than what was budgeted. Amber notified the members that the
Finance Committee met prior to the Governance Council meeting and reviewed all financial
documents.
 Budget Report
Amber Peña presented Account Summary Reports for June 2021: the Expenditure and
Revenue Reports, Issued Purchase Order Report, Bank Register Report and Outstanding
Checks Report, Bank Reconciliation Reports.

 Cash Disbursements and DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION OF Bank Reconciliation for June
2021 *
Motion to approve Cash Disbursements and Bank Reconciliation for June 2021
—Evelyn Dow
2 nd Gary Boyd
Motion Approved by Roll Call Vote
 DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION OF BARS *
None
 DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION FOR ADMINISTRATORS ELTP STIPEND
Extended learning time application has been approved. Planned is a $6000 stipend for
Teachers, and $3000 for Educational Assistants.
Motion to approve Administrators ELTP Stipend
—Victoria Tafoya
2 nd Gary Boyd
Motion Approved by Roll Call Vote
 DISCUSSION OF OFFICER ELECTIONS FOR AUGUST
Elections may take place at the August 16th. Recommendations of names should be sent to
Victoria Tafoya, Interim Secretary, by August 13th.

PRESENTATION AND DISCUSSION OF PRINCIPAL’s REPORT, Bianca Belmonte-Sapien &
Jeremy Peckens

  1. Procurement & IT
    a. Chromebook Replenishment
    i. 125 13” Chromebooks distributed to Elementary classrooms 1st-5th grades.
    ii. 102 15” Chromebooks distributed to Middle School classrooms 6th-8th grades.
    iii. Expired and broken chromebooks have been removed from rotation, kept in tech
    storage for emergency usage.
  2. Grants
    a. Emergency Connectivity Fund
    i. Fund made available this year only to provide support to help meet “otherwise
    unmet connectivity needs” of students.
    ii. We will be applying to replenish our chromebook supply that is a need due to our
    growth, expired stock, and damaged devices from the last year of remote learning.

b. NM Computer Science RFA
i. Fund designed to address a deficit in NM CS education.
ii. Professional development opportunities for new CS teacher and staff to support CS
education across all curricular areas.

  1. Testing

a. Istation’s Indicators of Progress (ISSP) will be used in place of NWEA MAPs for short-
cycle assessment three times per year for 1st and 2nd graders. 3rd-8th graders will
continue to take the NWEA MAP Growth assessment.
b. 1st graders will take the Dyslexia Screener within the first 40 days of school.
c. The state assessment in Math, ELA, and Science (NM-MSSA & NM-ASR) will take place
in April for 3rd-8th graders.

  1. Staffing
    a. Possible 7th grade Math position opening.
    b. Retirement of Mr. Feit, 3rd/4th Math/Science Position (open)
  2. ARP ESSER III Application started with first 4 requirements submitted (GEPA/Assurances/Safe
    Return to In-Person Instruction and Continuity of Services Plan on Website/Link Posted) Full
    Application Due by August 24th
  3. Registration Numbers SY 21-22 (As of 6/15/21)

1st Grade- 5
2nd Grade- 9
3rd Grade- 12
4th Grade- 16
5th Grade – 34
6th Grade – 84
7th Grade – 83
8th Grade – 106
Total 349 390 Target Enrollment

Governing Council members shared ideas for student recruitment. It was noted that there is
currently no budget set aside for marketing. All marketing has been done by members of the staff
or parent groups.

  1. Equity Council – Two openings on Equity Council- One parent has been selected to represent the
    economically disadvantaged student population. Seeking a representative for the Native American
    student group.
    Next Meeting: August 19 th , 2021
    Motion to Adjourn
    Motion to Adjourn—Evelyn Dow
    2 nd Gary Boyd
    Motion Approved by Roll Call Vote
    Meeting Adjourned at 6:35 PM

7/15/21 GC Agenda

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PUBLIC WELCOME
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Call Meeting to Order
Roll Call
Approval of Agenda
Approval of Governance Council Minutes
June 24, 2021 – Virtual Meeting
Open Forum
I. BUDGET REPORTS
II. DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION
CASH DISBURSEMENTS – JUNE
III. DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION
BANK RECONCILIATION- JUNE
IV. DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION ON BAR’S
11000-580-000-2021-0040-T
11000-580-000-2021-0041-M
V. DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION FOR ADMINISTRATORS ELTP STIPEND
VI. DISCUSSION OF OFFICER ELECTIONS FOR AUGUST
VII. PRESENTATION AND DISCUSSION OF PRINCIPAL’S REPORT
MR. PECKENS
MS. BELMONTE-SAPIEN
Next Meeting: August 19, 2021
Adjourn Meeting*

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• 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,
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