June 3, 2021 at 5:30 PM - Work Session

OPENING BUSINESS (5:30 p.m.)

Call to Order - Mr. Gilbert Serrano, President

Pledge of Allegiance

Roll Call - Mrs. Yolanda Salazar, Board Secretary

Approval of Agenda

PUBLIC PARTICIPATION (5 minutes maximum)

PRESENTATIONS

Communities In Schools Presentation

DISCUSSION

2nd Reading of the Following Revised District Tobacco Policies:

J3000 - JICG Tobacco Use By Students/ Smoking

J-3000-R - JICG Tobacco Use By Students/ Smoking

G-1100 - GBED Tobacco Use By Staff Members/ Smoking

K-1750 - KFAA Tobacco Use/ Smoking On School Premises

2nd Reading of NMSBA Policy Advisories 215-219

Policy Advisory No. 215 - JFB - Open Enrollment

Policy Advisory No. 216 - IHB / IHB-E - Special Instructional Programs

Policy Advisory No. 217 - BID - Board Member Compensation and Expenses

Policy Advisory No. 218 - DKC - Expense Authorization/ Reimbursement

Policy Advisory No. 219 - JCLA - Physical Examinations of Students

EXECUTIVE SESSION CLOSED MEETING REPORT that the Board of Education of the Española Public Schools met in Closed Executive Session Pursuant to NMSA 1978, Section 10-15-1 (H) (2) of the New Mexico Open Meetings Act, on June 3, 2021, from 4:30 – 5:30 p.m., specifically to discuss the hiring of an Interim Superintendent.  The Board President affirms that the matters discussed in this closed meeting were limited to those stated here and in the notice and agenda for the closed meeting.

ACTION ITEMS

Discuss and take possible action to hire an Interim Superintendent including discuss and approve the terms of the Interim Superintendent contract.

Approval or Disapproval of Minutes - Regular Board Meeting, May 20, 2021

Approval or Disapproval of Increase of PO 20210955 (Safety-Kleen System, Inc) by $11,514.06 for a total of $16,514.96

Approval or Disapproval of SIOP Training - Tesol Trainers, INC - $13,621.69

Approval or Disapproval of Inquiry Science Education Consortium MOU

Approval or Disapproval of PR for Fence Repair at EPS ESC - $5,617.06

Approval or Disapproval of the Purchase of Read 180 and System 44 - $33,642.90

Approval or Disapproval of Special Education Professional Services Agreements SY 2021-2022 - $91,454.12

Approval or Disapproval Revised District Tobacco Policies

Approval or Disapproval of NMSBA Policy Advisories 215-219

Approval or Disapproval of Collective Bargaining Agreement SY 2020 - 2021

Approval or Disapproval of LNKC Requisition for SEL Curriculum, Supplies, Autism Parent Education and Staff Training - $11,208.20

CONSENT AGENDA

Bar # 0066-I – Fund 27151 - Adult & Child Food Program - Reconcile to audited cash balance - $264,546.0

Bar # 0125-M– Fund 24153 - Title III - Allow for Read 180 & System 44 - n/a

Bar # 0126-T– Fund 24307 – SEL - Align budget to quotes - n/a

Bar # 0127-I– Fund 13000 - Transportation - Bus auction proceeds (Jan & Feb) - $20,775.00

Bar # 0128-T– Fund 41000 - Debt Services - Allocate for 1% tax collection fee. - n/a

Bar # 0129-T– Fund 43000 - Ed Tech Debt Services - Allocate for 1% tax collection fee. - n/a

Bar # 0130-I– Fund 22000 – Athletics - Reconcile to audited cash balance - $9,345.00

Bar # 0131-I– Fund 25184 - Indian Ed- EASIE Grant - Reconcile to audited cash balance - $10,977.00

Bar # 0132-I– Fund 23000 - Non-Instructional Support - Reconcile to audited cash balance - $14,009.00

EXECUTIVE SESSION NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Board of Education of the Española Public Schools will meet in Closed Executive Session Pursuant to NMSA 1978, Section 10-15-1 (H) (2) of the New Mexico Open Meetings Act, specifically to discuss (a) the contract of Superintendent Fred Trujillo who is on leave with pay, and (b) the pending investigation of performance-related questions prompted by the allegations contained in the recent Garrity v. Pecos ISD, Fred Trujillo, et al legal claim, which was filed in the U.S. District Court for the District of New Mexico on May 4, 2021, as they may relate to or impact Española Public Schools.

ACTION ITEMS (Continued)

Discuss and take possible action regarding Superintendent Fred Trujillo’s contract.

ANNOUNCEMENTS

Regular Board Meeting - June 17, 2021; 5:30 p.m. - EPS Educational Services Center

Work Session - July 2, 2021; 5:30 p.m. - EPS Educational Services Center

ADJOURNMENT