A. CALL TO ORDER

MINUTES

WEST LAS VEGAS BOARD OF EDUCATION

SPECIAL BOARD MEETING

APRIL 25, 2019

Official minutes of the special meeting of the West Las Vegas Board of Education, held April 25, 2019, at the Board Room of the Donaldo A. Martinez Administration Building, 179 Bridge Street, Las Vegas, New Mexico. Chairman Marvin Martinez called the meeting to order at 5:00 p.m.

B. ESTABLISH QUORUM

Board members were present as follows: Ambrosio Castellano (via Skype), Linda Montoya, Christine Ludi, and Marvin Martinez, with Mr. Patrick Marquez absent. Superintendent Christopher Gutierrez was also present. Chairman Martinez noted that a quorum was present and proceeded with the meeting.

C. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

Chairman Martinez led the Board and audience in reciting the Pledge of Allegiance and saluting the New Mexico Flag.

D. APPROVAL OF AGENDA

Ms. Ludi moved, and Ms. Montoya seconded, to approve the agenda as presented by Superintendent Gutierrez. The motion carried unanimously.

E. DISCUSSION ON 2019-20 BUDGET DEVELOPMENT AND FORMAL ACTION ON 2019-20 TENTATIVE BUDGET

Superintendent Gutierrez provided an overview of the 2019-20 budget development and initiatives undertaken during the current school year, including current enrollment of 1,425, purchase of smart boards and student chrome books, WLV High School fencing, upgrading of heating and cooling system controls, various construction/renovation projects (Valley track/roof/fencing/generator/sidewalk replacement, Rio Gallinas, roofing repairs, concession stand, bus stop), activity bus purchase, Independence Property vacated building removal. Items factored into the development of the 2019-20 budget include an increase in the unit value from $4,159.23 to $4,565.41, State Equalization Guarantee (SEC) increase of $2,594,628.39, state­mandated salary increases (teacher licensure level and principal minimums), proposed 15 percent increase for all other staff, eight percent medical-insurance increase, five percent dental-insurance increase, and eight percent NMPSIA Rick Insurance increase. Documentation reviewed with the Board included the proposed 2019-2020 910B-5 and the Operating Budget Revenue and Expenditure Detail with Job Class reports. Chairman Martinez noted the importance of properly supporting all programs to be offered during the 2019-20 school year. Ms. Ludi suggested that the student-meal allocation be increased from $8 to $10, while Mr. Castellano suggested increasing the $1,000 allocation provided to teachers for purchasing supplies. At Ms. Ludi's inquiry, Superintendent Gutierrez noted that approximately four additional positions have been incorporated into the budget. Also, mental health training will be provided by the district to staff for awareness and intervention purposes, with Chairman Martinez stressing the importance of providing appropriate professional development to staff.

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Upon the recommendation of Superintendent Gutierrez, Ms. Ludi moved, and Ms. Montoya seconded, to approve the 2019-20 tentative budget, as presented by Superintendent Gutierrez and Ms. Dinah Maynes, Business Manager/Chief Procurement Office. The motion carried unanimously.

F. FORMAL ACTION ON 2018-19 BUDGETARY MATTERS 1. BUDGET ADJUSTMENT REQUESTS 2. CASH TRANSFER REQUESTS

Upon the recommendation of Superintendent Gutierrez, Ms. Montoya moved, and Ms. Ludi seconded, to approve the following 2018-19 budgetary matters: 1) Budget Adjustment Requests as may become necessary, as explained by Ms. Dinah Maynes, Business Manager/Chief Procurement Officer; and 2) Permanent Cash Transfer Request to eliminate Audit Finding FS (2018-003), in the amount of $31,613, from Fund 11000 to Fund 31400. The motion carried unanimously.

G. FORMAL ACTION ON ACCEPTANCE OF GRANT AWARDS 1. DON CECILIO MARTINEZ ELEMENTARY MUSTARD SEED GRANT 2. VALLEY ELEMENTARY/MIDDLE SCHOOL 2018-19 CALIFORNIA CASUAL TY THOMAS R. BROWN

ATHLETICS GRANT

Upon the recommendation of Superintendent Gutierrez, Mr. Castellano moved, and Ms. Montoya seconded, to accept the following grant awards: 1) Don Cecilio Martinez Elementary Mustard Seed Grant, in the amount of $654; and 2) Valley Elementary/Middle School 2018-19 California Casualty Thomas R. Brown Athletics Grant, in the amount of $1,000. The motion carried unanimously.

H. FORMAL ACTION ON 2019-20 9-, 10-, & 11-MONTH EMPLOYEE (SCHOOL) CALENDAR

Upon the recommendation of Superintendent Gutierrez, Ms. Ludi moved, and Ms. Montoya seconded, to approve option 1 as the 2019-20 9-, 10-, and 11-Month Employee (School) Calendar, as preferred by the majority of 9-, 10-, and 11-month employees. The motion carried unanimously.

I. ADJOURNMENT

With no other business to come before the Board of Education, Ms. Ludi moved, and Ms. Montoya seconded, to adjourn the meeting. The meeting adjourned at 5:59 p.m.

(SEAL)

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