Yearbook Orders

Dear Dragon Families,
If you would like to order a yearbook please follow the link below.

www.treering.com/validate

Our school passcode
1015658030203484

If you have any questions please email pta@21stcenturypa.com

Congratulations, Angie Martinez, for Spelling Bee District Champion!

Angie Martinez is a 6th grader here at 21st Century.  She won the 21st Century Spelling Bee in December.  She went on to become a District Champion in the Albuquerque Journal Charter, Private, and Parochial Schools District in January.  She then moved on to the New Mexico State Spelling Bee in March. Quite an AMAZING feat!

3/17/22 GC Minutes

Members Present:     Art Silva, President

                                   Gary Boyd, Interim Vice President

                                   Vicente Vargas, Interim Secretary

                                   Lora Sedore, Member

Members Absent:      Sistine Jaramillo, Member

Guests:                      Mary Tarango, CEO

                                   Angela Lerner, COO

                               Jeremy Peckens, Principal

                                   Amber Pena, Vigil Group

                                   Kathy Potter

Governance Council called to order by Art Silva, President at 5:30 pm

Roll Call:

·         Quorum met

Approval of Previous Governance Council Meeting Minutes

 Motion to Approve – Gary Boyd

2nd – Vicente Vargas

Motion Approved

Approval of Agenda

Motion to Approve – Gary Boyd

2nd – Vicente Vargas

Motion Approved

Open Forum – None

Budget:

·Amber Pena reported on all budget items.  She stated that they are still waiting for Title 1 money of $110,000.  The school is still expecting Covid testing grant funds.

Reconciliation Report:

Motion to Approve – Gary Boyd

2nd – Lora Sedore

Motion Approved

BARS:

 Amber Pena went over BARS 46- I, 47-I, 48-I, 49-I, 50-M, 51-M  for council members

Motion to Approve – Lora Sedore

2nd – Vicente Vargas

Motion Approved

Principal’s Report:

Principal Jeremy Peckens stated that all Chrome Books would be moved to new schedule.  Two new dash cameras were purchased for buses. The national report card testing was on March 8, 2022.  Mr. Peckens also reported on first and second grade NAEP testing with monthly updates.  Mr. Peckens reviewed all upcoming events starting March 19 through graduation on May 25, 2022.  Angela Lerner reported on the Spring Fling which will be held on April 7, 2022. 

COO Report

Angela Lerner stated that school is still waiting on Title I funds. ESSER II  funds will be received after Title I is received.  Angela also stated that there will be an hourly increase to $15 for substitutes starting March 15, 2022.  Angela sent out Audit Financials to Board and Audit members. 

CEO Report     

Mary Tarango reported that spring sports have started.  Lottery numbers are at 394.  Ms.Tarango also stated that there have been 62 positive covid tests since August, 2021 but only one new positive test since last meeting.  School is still offering remote learning for students.  Ms.Tarango also reported on Superintendent Meeting held on March 17, 2022 and on mask mandate.  She also reminded everyone about the golf tournament on April 25, 2022.  There will be a site visit at the school on May 3, 2022.

Action on April Board Meeting

Amber Pena suggested not moving the April Board meeting.  She stated that budget, salary schedule, and calendar year can be approved in May regular board meeting..

·Motion to Approve – Gary Boyd

2nd – Lora Sedore

Motion Approved

Next Meeting

 April 21, 2022 at 5:30 pm

Motion to Adjourn

·Motion to adjourn – Gary Boyd

2nd – Lora Sedore

Motion Approved

Meeting adjourned at 6:40 pm

3/10/22 EC Minutes

Attendees:

  • Jennifer Cruz
  • Olivia Espinosa
  • Kyra Allen
  • Jeremy Peckens

Topics of Discussion

  • Student Handbook Updates in regards to racialized aggression, discipline matrix.
  • The State’s Racism in Schools Reporting Hotline:
  • Ripple Effects
    • New Social-Emotional tool purchased by the school for use in positive reinforcement in response to student needs.  Possibly used as a means of educating students who engage in race-based misbehavior.
  • Racial occurrences seem to be being reported at a higher rate.  Teachers request more information regarding consequences for students reported to administration.
  • Possible Parent Anti-Racism Resources
    • Anti Racism Training Institute
  • Regular meeting times moving forward.
    • First Thursday of the Month.
    • Next EC Meeting will be April 7th.