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
- 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 - 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 - 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. - Launched Full Reentry- Successes/Challenges with COVID Safe Practices, State staff and student
surveillance - Charter School Division Site Visit May 3rd
- NM DASH District Educational Plans Due May 6 , 2021; IDEA B Application Due June 30, 2021
- 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