REGULAR SCHOOL BOARD MEETING

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1 CENTRAL CONSOLIDA TED SCHOOL DISTRICT District Administration Complex P.O. Box 1199, Shiprock, NM US Hwy 64 Old High School Rd Administration Fax Weaving Traditional Wisdom and Modern Knowledge REGULAR SCHOOL BOARD MEETING Shiprock Board Room, Shiprock, NM February 17,2015-6:30 p.m. MINUTES School Board Members Lupita R. White, President Matthew Tso, Vice-President Christina J. Aspaas, Secretary (arrived al 6.40 pm) Hoskie Benally, Jr., Member (arrived a16.52 pm) Randy Manning, Member Administrators Donald Levinski, Superintendent Pandora Mike, Asst. Superintendent CISD Eric James, Director of Finance Dr. Rebecca Benedict, Director of Secondary Education Dr. George Schumpelt, Director of Human Resources Dr. Wynora Bekis, Director of Multicultural/Bilingual I. ROUTINE MATTERS A. Board President, Lupita R. White called the meeting to order and verified that a quorum was present through a roll call at 6:35 p.m. B. Matthew Tso led the school board and audience in the Pledge of Allegiance. C. Randy Manning conducted a prayer. D. Agenda Review E. Motion by Matthew Tso, second by Randy Manning to approve and keep the Agenda. Motion carried, 3-0. II. COMMENTS FROM THE AUDIENCE Veronica Polanco commented the Ruth N. Bond and Grace B. Wilson, lack of communication with PMS and students, location of students while construction is in process and how it will affect the students. III. REPORTS A. Unique Trip Request 1. Max Perez, Principal of Tse Bit Ai Middle School presented the Washington DC trip and the trip is to increase student passion and understanding of history by touring our Nation's Capital.

2 Regular School Board Meeting 2 February 17,2015 ==================================--==================================================== B. Fundraising Requests 1. Leah Guillory, sponsor presented the Fundraising request for Dine Club and Track for Seed Collection at BHP. The money raised will be used towards student activities, supplies, and travel. 2. David Collard, Choir Teacher presented the Chapter and Corporate Donation letters, this will help raise funds for Choir trip to Salt Lake City, UT. C. Cindy Charleston, Health and Well ness Specialist presented the School Safety Plan. What is a School Safety Plan, How does the district support the safety plans, How are teachers being trained, How are students being trained, Next steps for Principals retrain staff regarding safety plans, tabletop training with San Juan County Emergency Response Team, Tabletop exercise at Shiprock High School, District wide unannounced emergency drill with central office staff checking compliance, and District wide task force with a representative from each campus. Navajo police is under service. Work with all the local services. Working with schools a guide is used and work closely with NMPED on a safety plan, each school should have a team. Chapters are also included in the Tabletop meetings. Each school should have a safety plan posted. Currently going through revision with the schools. Each school have emergency response kits. School Safety Plan information includes: Maps, exits, prevention education provided at the schools, letters to parents, incident command. The handbook are included in the school guide. D. Leah Guillory, KCHS Secretary presented the Walmart Donation for Kirtland Central High School JROTC and Girls Basketball. KCHS Girls basketball received a check for $1000 and another check for $250. JROTC grants online to help with the programs an applied provide $1000 assist in the program. The funds are put in the general athletic fund and Title IX is equitable for both girls and boys athletic funds. E. Cindy Theodore, Transportation Supervisor commented the Naschitti Transportation Route. Checked on bus arrivals at Newcomb schools, contributing factors for bus behind schedule, and solutions. A Safety Plan for Transportation needs to be in place. During the winter time, make sure the buses are warm and ready to pick up students. F. Perry Begay, Indian Education Committee Chairperson presented a brief report on Indian Education Committee information. The Superintendent suggested to review the bylaws and quorum presented. Mr. Begay commented that the chapters are not supporting the vacancies on the committee. Dr. Wynora Bekis recommended the IEC to review the Bylaws, attended the subcontractor's meeting, and any JOM application submission need board approval. The committee would like to go over the issues and concerns and meet with the Superintendent by end of the month. Mr. Begay commented that a few amendments to the bylaws. Member At Large is in question and needs to be clarified. G. Dr. Wynora Bekis, Director of MulticulturallBilingual presented the Dual Language Comparison Data. The first reading on math data no changes, on first grade for English language show the overall, the breakdown for dual language performance for ELA Qtr. 1 and Semester 1 still no change, 2 nd Grade dual language performed good and for Qtr. 1 performed at 23 and perform at advance level, the dual language still show 23 percent at the 2 nd grade ELA, 3 rd grade true reflection on the performance, 41h grade ELA show more accurate performance similarity, 16% growth in ELA, math comparison on 1 sl grade, 2 nd grade math show comparison strong advance, 3 rd grade math dual language on semester

3 Regular School Board Meeting 3 February 17,2015 ===========================--=======================================================--=== one performing at the beginning stages and Qtr. 1 33%. Fourth grade students are at a proficient level, the dual language program is keeping up. H. Eric James, Director of Finance presented the Navajo Nation Facility Use Agreement. Two presentative of Navajo Nation Division of Social Services Department commented on the agreement. Erica Lee, Program Supervisor for Department of Self Reliance a temporary office in Shiprock, currently have 19 staff, travel from Shiprock to Gallup, enter information for payment of customers, financial assistance for family in need in areas from Sheep Springs to Farmington, incentives are available, currently 800 students are enrolled with CCSD. Eric James explained the reason of office space in Kirtland, benefits for our students, financial benefits for our district, technology is housed in the office, $160,000 a year for rental, the provision is the cost of utilities as a prime rate of the facilities, leaving the servers and technology in place and the technology team will continue to work in the facility, the program are well funded. Input to the administration: negotiation with areas of the building needs more clarifications. I. Eric James, Director of Finance presented the Payment of Bills. Check to Valley Sewer System on chemicals plant and still in the sewer business. J. Eric James presented the Budget Adjustments and Journal Entries. Mr. James discussed each of the BARs. K. Eric James presented each Items Over $60,000. Number of buses, Apple Computer for IPOD touches. L. Eric James presented the Monthly Fiscal Report. Right on track on the budgets and adjustments. IV. CONSENT AGENDA A. Motion by Matthew Tso, second by Christina J. Aspaas to approve the Consent Agenda with the exception of Item E - Navajo Nation Lease Agreement for KBO Office Space. Motion carried, 5-0. B. Motion by Matthew Tso, second by Christina 1. Aspaas to approve the Minutes for January 20, 2015 Regular School Board and February 12, 2015 Work Session. Motion carried, 5-0. C. Motion by Matthew Tso, second by Christina 1. Aspaas to approve the Unique Trip Requests 1) Kirtland Central High School - Army JROTC - Annual JROTC Camp Requirement for Skill Development and Leadership Enhancement - Flagstaff, AZ - April 20, 2015 through April 24, 2015; 2) Kirtland Central High School - KCHS IEC Student Representative - National Johnson O'Malley Conference - Portland, Oregon - March 28, 2015 through April 1,2015; 3) Kirtland Central High School- EF Educational Tours Ecuador - March 14, 2016 through March 28, 2016; 4) Kirtland Central High School Choir - Music in the Park Festival - Salt Lake City, UT - April 30, 2015 through May 3, 2015; 5) Shiprock High School - Northern Arizona University Lumberjack Spirit Day Flagstaff, AZ - February 20,2015 through February 21, 2015; 6) Tse Bit Ai Middle

4 Regular School Board Meeting 4 February 17,2015 School - History Class - Tour Nations Capitol - Washington DC - June 9, 2015 through June 12,2015. Motion carried, 5-0. D. Motion by Matthew Tso, second by Christina 1. Aspaas to approve the Fundraising Requests. 1) Shiprock High School - Baseball - Fan Cloth Sales - February 18,2015 through March 1,2015; 2) Kirtland Central High School- Choir - BRAX Fundraising February 18, 2015 through March 15, 2015; 3) Kirtland Central High School - Choir - Krispy Kreme Donut Sale - March 1,2015 through March 15,2015; 4) Kirtland Central High School - Dine Club and Track - Seed Collection - February 21,2015 ; 5) Kirtland Central High School - Choir - Chapter and Corporate Donation - February 18, 2015 through April 20, Motion carried, 5-0. E. Motion by Matthew Tso, second by Christina 1. Aspaas to approve the Walmart Donation for Kirtland Central High School JROTC and Girls Basketball. Motion carried, 5-0. F. Motion by Matthew Tso, second by Christina J. Aspaas to approve the Payment of Bills. Motion carried, 5-0. G. Motion by Matthew Tso, second by Christina J. Aspaas to approve the Budget Adjustments and Journal Entries. BARs 1) Pupil Transportation ; 2) Impact Aid Special Education M; 3) PreK Initiative T; 4) PreK Initiative M; 5) Indian Education Act M; 6) Kindergarten-Three Plus M; 7) College Counselor Initiative IB; 8) Private Dir Grants (Categorical) ; 9) Private Dir Grants Kirtland Middle School (Categorical) Motion carried, 5-0. H. Motion by Matthew Tso, second by Christina 1. Aspaas to approve the Items Over $60,000. Motion carried, 5-0. V. ITEMS PULLED FROM CONSENT AGENDA FOR DISCUSSION A. Motion by Matthew Tso, no second motion to approve the Navajo Nation Lease Agreement for KBO Office Space. No Motion carried. VI. REPORTS A. Board Member Reports Randy Manning - No report Hoskie Benally, Jr. - No report Christina J. Aspaas - School Safety Plan during parent teacher conferences. Human Resources Report on the Counselor at CPHS. Matthew Tso - KCHS and SHS game, improve the graduation rates and our District is moving in the right direction, will miss being on the Board. Lupita R. White - Naschitti Elementary School ready for move in. Good information at board meeting, being on the board is a learning experience as Vice-President on Region I Executive on NMSBA.

5 Regular School Board Meeting 5 February 17,2015 B. Superintendent Report Mr. Levinski presented Pendleton blankets to Lupita White, Matthew Tso, and Hoskie Benally, Jr. and thanked the Board for their service to the District. VII. REQUESTED REPORTS FOR NEXT MEETING ~ Navajo Nation Lease Agreement ~ Lawsuit spent on Attorney ~ Safety School Plan on Parent Teacher Conference ~ CPHS Counselor position ~ lec Report VIII. PLUS / DELTA Strengths (+); Changes (~); Good Meeting Reluctant to Change as humans Thank the Board Newcomb lost the basketball game Wish the former Board the best Hoskie Benally intelligence Matthew Tso's data Lupita White's passion Took care of business Serving on the Board Good positive information Positive person and challenges we face Pleasure of working with the Board and administrators Thank the community Stay involve with the Schools Thanked the District for Pendleton Blankets. IX. ADJOURN Motion by Hoskie Benally, Jr., second by Matthew Tso adjourn the Regular School Board meeting at 10; 01 p.m. Motion carried, 5-0. Respectfully Submitted,