001We're missing two members, but hopefully they'll they'll join us by the time that I'm finished. So, okay. And Jen, you're going to take notes a little bit, I guess. Yeah, I have them. Okay. And then everybody's here, but Trevor and of course Dusty. Do we need to do a pledge of allegiance, Miss France, or um I don't have a flag or nothing? I got a green dino. There's one. Oh, there you go. Oh, there you go. Okay. All right. We pledge allegiance to the flag of the United States of America stands one nation. Mr. Daniel, the the notes that we have, we have an AI meeting notes. Is this ours? Um, say say that again, Miss Rice. Okay. Okay. So, notice that on um part of the attendees there's a AI read AI meeting notes.
002I just wonder if it's ours. Yes, it should be ours. Okay. All right. Thank you. All right. Mr. Moss, we are ready. All right. I just need a motion to approve and then we'll have to do roll call votes. Jennifer. Okay. I'll make that motion. Moved by Chris, second by you, Jen. Yes. Okay. And then just call us out, I guess, real quick. Okay. Destri. Yes. Chris, yes. Myself, yes. Yes. First item then, the new business is uh selection and approval of the NMSBA teacher award nomination. Okay. Yes. So, thank you to all of you and and good afternoon this windy day. Um you know, I like I want to thank you for taking the time from your busy schedule to be here. And I want to bring to your attention an opportunity for us
003to recognize individuals in our district and you know who have made a significant impact on student achievement. And I know that this is something that you know we've been doing for the past I don't know forever really but for the past three years you know for some reason it kind of stopped. So I just uh think we need to continue it continue with this. So the New Mexico School Board's uh Association, NMSBA, is once again sponsoring this excellence in student achievement award. So you know, I just would like for us to continue to participate. So this is a statewide awards program and it's, you know, uh designated to highlight the those who played an important role in improving student achievement at the district level. So the award can go to school leaders, it can go
004to any staff member, custodians, uh you know, cafeteria workers or any other individuals who have made a a difference in in the uh you know, success of our students. So you know, the reason that I requested for this meeting is because this is one of the emails that, you know, I got kind of late and the deadline to submit the nominees is um tomorrow, March the 7th. So the the NMSBA they will be covering for the cost of the for the award which will be sent to our district for presentation and it could be presented at one of the uh board meetings. So um if we want to recognize additional uh individuals then we can pay and I believe it's a total of $50 uh for any additional awards. So uh you know the nomination
005process is simple. I went ahead and and submitted a survey to the students and and also to the staff and they were so I received the nominations for what I like today. You know, I'd like to discuss some of the potential nominees and you know decide who we would like to recognize for the uh program. So again, this is a great way to highlight the work that that's happening in our district. I mean, we do have great things happening and um we just want to show appreciation for those who go above and beyond for our students. And then I do have a list of the past uh recipients and I'm gonna I'm only going to do so okay from 2022 we had Tori Rodriguez and that's when we stopped 2021 uh it was the cafeteria
006and the custodial staff. I don't know if you recall, this was right after CO and we decided to to nominate and and honor them. Uh for 2020, we had Consuelo Ramirez, 2019, Tracy Lovas, 2018, Cody Dennis, and 2017, Dean Denny. Okay, so I did send you a list of nominations, but if you'd like, I'd like to read them. I don't know if you had a chance to read them, the ones that we received today. And if you would like to select somebody new who has not received the the uh the award before, I think that would be a great opportunity. So if you'd like, I can read you the nominations if you're okay with that. Yes. Okay, perfect. Okay, so we have uh Miss Kowami. Miss Kowami always has innovative lessons to engage her classes.
007She fosters a curiosity in the students and and it was very simple. Okay, the next one, Tori Rodriguez. Tori is more than just an educator. She's a mentor, a role model for students and adults, and a source of inspiration for both her school, her students, and her community. Her commitment to student success goes far beyond the classroom. She self selflessly gives her spare time to help others and help students at all levels, ensuring that every learner has the support and guidance that they need to thrive. Her passion for education is evident in the way students look up to her. She is eager to be in her class and learn from her. She fosters a positive and encouraging environment, making learning both meaningful and engaging. More than just a teacher, she is a pillar of our
008community. Dedicating herself to creating opportunities for youth. Whether through mentorship, extracurricular programs, or community initiatives, she gives day in and day out. She's more than worthy of such an award. Okay. Next uh candidate, Daniel Sanchez. Mr. Sanchez is a teacher who is willing to spend his own earned cash towards his students education. For example, he has bought three high-tech PCs and has had the cyber security class learn how to build them. He is worthy of this. Okay. Uh let's see. Next one. Alan Parker. I would like to nominate Alan Parker, our FFA teacher, for the Excellence in Student Achievement Award. Mr. Parker consistently goes above and beyond to support his students and the FFA program. His dedication to student success is evident in the extra effort he puts in every aspect of his teaching and
009mentorship. Whether it's helping students with projects, providing guidance, or encouraging them to pursue their passions, he always takes the time to ensure that they have the resources and support they need. His strong work ethic, commitment to excellence, and unwavering support for his students makes him an invaluable asset to our school community. Okay, next, Mrs. Carlile. She does an amazing job with her class. Next, Mrs. Melendez. Mrs. Melendez should be giving the achievement award for her dedication, hard work, and positive impact. She has a genuine passion for her students growth, not only academically, but personally. She takes the time to understand their individual needs and provides tailored support to help them overcome challenges. She has consistently demonstrated leadership qualities by mentoring fellow educators and contributing to the development of educational programs. Next, John Henil. John has
010a great hands-on curriculum. He is kind, patient, and open with our students. They are excited and motivated as a result. The next one, uh, this one doesn't have anything, just the name, Miss B. And then once again the last one is Tori Rodriguez. She is very outstanding teacher who is constantly trying to learn new things and improve to help the students achieve the the most. And that's all I have. Those are the um so you know I encourage us to take advantage of this opportunity and you know agree on a nominee and anybody anybody have any nominations they would like to make comments? I'll second the Miss B nomination or add to it. I guess I'll second. But who's Miss B? Miss Bartholomew. He does uh prek. Oh, I was up there. I was up
011there too. No, I don't know. The day I took the tractor and we took the fire truck up there. Pre prechool, prek, and kindergarten, I think. Came out and crawled all over everything. and and Miss D has one special needs kid in in her class right now. And just watching her, the way she she's got she's got more patience than probably any four people I know. And just the way she is with them and the way she was with Cameron when he was in there last year, like she's she's really good. And I don't know if we're going to vote on nominations, but I would choose her. My that's my vote. Um I mean I I don't personally know Miss B, but I mean it sounds legit for me. I mean I'm I'm good. I
012Who was I missed the name before? Um Mr. Himfro uh Mrs. Melendez and she is Consuelo. So she's, you know, she's gone. So So the ones that have not received U, you know, Miss Kowami, she is the our science teacher and then Daniel Sanchez, then we have Alan Parker, Mrs. Carile, and then John Heenfield. And who what do they teach? I don't even know those last two ones. So Mrs. Kowami teaches science at the high school. Oh, she's the one that came this year, right? Correct. Uhuh. Daniel Sanchez, he is our tech tech person, a jack of all trades. And then um he also teaches the cyber security and this year he also took on the uh esports. Mr. Parker, he is our FFA advisor. And then Mrs. Carile teaches kindergarten. John Henfield, he is
013the middle school FFA and Mrs. B. Miss B is prek. Do you know who submitted Miss B's? Excuse me. Do you know who submitted that? Miss B. I know the the you know I requested for anonymous. Okay. I mean, the only problem is with P picking Miss B, we're gonna have to write something about her. Yeah. I mean, because we got to read that off when we, you know, Yes. And, you know, with her, I can tell you that sometimes, you know, some of the teachers go very unnoticed. And I think that that's that's her. She does a fabulous job. If I, you know, I I encourage you to come in one, you know, one day and and possibly go into her classroom. and she goes above and beyond for those kids. I mean, she
014has she only has like seven kids right now, but she has to be very patient with them. One of them, you know, being severe special needs, but she's always doing I mean, it could be like, for example, like during Christmas time, she created this beautiful um gingerbread house and then the kids can go inside and and she reads stories to them. And I mean, it's just an amazing her classroom is just uh it's a great learning environment in there. I mean, I'm I'm good with that. I mean, I just Jennifer, you have any comments or I'm good with her. Make a motion to nominate her. I'll make the motion to nominate Miss Bartholomew for NMSBA teacher award nomination. I second. Second. All and then we're just gonna have all those in favor just roll call.
015Yes. Chris. Yes. And myself. Yes. Le is the one. Uh, Miss R. We'll probably have to get something kind of written up. Yes. I I'll take care of that. Maybe you can reach out. Maybe some individuals could write some nice notes about her or something. I don't know. game for whatever. Okay, Chris, if you want to send me an email with just a a small description, you know, without your without your name, you know, just as to why you are nominating her, then that that would be great. And I'll go ahead and submit I'll submit this and then Chris, we need a one page report page on that. One sentence is what you said. One sentence spaced one. No, we're good. Well, thank you very much and I again, you know, I appreciate this and
016I apologize for not getting this email from time and Yes, ma'am. No problem. Um, it's all good. We just need a motion to adjourn and call it a name. So, move. I'll second. Okay, we just need roll call vote. Destri. Yes. Chris, yes. Myself, yes. Awesome. Meeting adjourned, Mr. Rice. Thank you. Thank you very much. The wind is nasty. So, be safe. I mean, it's ugly out there. It is ugly. I haven't even left work. I'm gonna go to all this other stuff. So, hopefully it dies down. I I think Jolene and I are gonna spend the night here. It's bad, isn't it? You know, that's what we're saying.