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
- 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. - 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
- MLSS Site Visit completed March 3rd, 2021
- Phase 1 and 2- 5:1 Face to Face learning support implementation-
successes/challenges. - Opted in to continue with Elevate Observation and Feedback for PED.
- 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
