001appreciate it. >> So, we'll continue to see them then. Yeah. >> Yeah, that was fun. We made these signs and they got wet during the weekend, so work. >> But anyways, um >> do we need to order these signs or something? >> We'll probably go. Yeah. >> Okay. These are really nice and big and yellow. I mean, we're working on our September is attendance awareness month at RBT and that we've seen a lot of improvement on the kids attendance and so we're just right now we're just monitoring that and monitoring our students for progress monitoring and we're just excited that we got the structured literacy grant again this year and we have a coach and she'll come quite more often and she'll actually get into the classroom and coach with the teachers. would provide us
002a space at the school where she can meet with them. So, it's not evaluative or anything. It's just coaching so the teachers feel more comfortable. >> But otherwise, it's great coming along. >> Thank you. >> And I love the the attendance. Love to see it. The numbers are very high at RBT. I love it. And thanks to your staff for putting the all the RBT matter matters. >> It makes it fun. >> Yeah. >> So, thank you. >> Thank you. [Music] >> Good evening. Um just I don't know teachers are still reaching out for parent teacher conference trying to just meet with some some that are haven't for some reason or another. So there still are trying so I don't have the phone numbers on that. Um, and I didn't put this like in the
003trend report, but just in in general, the attendance as of right now, just when I just go and look at the the daily attendance, um, last year, just on average, there were 15 20 students absent a day. Um, at any given time that I would go and look at it. Now it's like like today there were um seven absences and two of them were actually like tardy that they came in after the fact. So that it seems to just be improving overall. Um we've had um we're going instead of doing the mass testing like we have been doing and I believe the high school continues doing we went ahead and went to I Ready. Um, I think what they offered us was that it was free this year and we just had to pay for
004the training. Within that, it also has their program where they can work on specific skills. Um, so we've had one training on that. Uh we have two more and one of them is scheduled for our early release day in September and that's to go through and look at all the data so that we can understand what we're actually looking at. Um and then we'll have another one after the the middle of the year testing which is around December. We have another one scheduled for January. So we have that um the as far as part of u requirements for the state every K through five teacher is required to um have the structured literacy training. So um our teachers are actually and all have to take the training as well. So, our teachers are are going
005to be starting that and and me also in uh October. Um then for this year, it's like starting with secondary. Um and it's not called structured literacy, but it's kind of like the same thing, but a secondary version. So, uh we have three our teacher and our ELA teacher and then um Mr. Calera who teaches the creative writing. Um all those are registered to begin that that training as well. Um let's see we had the the stand for the silent uh polling presentation. Um and then we've had DARE and DWI started the week of of September 2nd. Um, we had for our student council the the members came up with the idea of for I'm sorry for September 11th for um thanking our local first responders in honor of the September 11th. Uh, so we
006held that on on last Thursday. Um, and had donuts for everybody and the first responders came in. Um, Mrs. Riley worked in getting the the names of individual first responders so that every all the students wrote a letter to at least one first responder, if not multiple ones, just that thank you letter. Um, so we had that. Um, and then just I would just like to focus a little bit on the bullying. Um, and just just in in conversation with with a parent, you know, it's middle school is has always been a difficult time because that's when um students their their bodies are changing. um they have a lot going on. They're feeling a whole lot more pre peer pressure of different things. They're trying to find their ways. Um you know, bullying isn't unique
007to DTMS. Bullying happens all AC across the country or else we wouldn't have everything that we have with it. Um, but again, it's a bigger it's a bigger issue than just here in our community than just DTMS. You know, it's there's the issue goes out and and you can see that everywhere. So my question is something that I would like you all to and would like feedback on it is what can we do because I can't stop the bullying on myself and one of the main things of that presenter was in telling the students is you can tell it to whatever adult you want to teacher a principal a parent um a police officer you can you can tell whoever you want to but until you all take that initiative to stop and you know
008tell others when they're in the act you make that that thing to stop the bullying it's not going to stop. So then my question is, you know, it's what do we do as a school, as a district, as a community to prevent the majority of bullying that occurs because there isn't an easy solution to it. Um, there just isn't. And I know that I can't I've tried I can't do it on my own. We as a school can't do it on our own. So, you know, if you all again, I'm throwing it out there. If anybody has any ideas for what we might be able to do to prevent as much of it as possible, it would be greatly appreciated. And that's what I have for you all. Do you guys have any ideas or
009any >> I think I'll hold my comments until later and and we can discuss it at another point. >> I've heard different things and um there's a lot of things that impact >> the way it's it's being seen and the way it's that it's being handled and um those that witness. So I think it's something that we need to look into. Yeah. >> Um, and it's not just that that it can't be done. I don't like that it can't word. Um, because there are ways that can be it can be handled and should be handled. So, I'll leave it at that for now. >> Thank you. >> Um, with Susie at the moment, I know I need to see both sides of the picture. There's always two sides of every story. and and just leave
010it as that I know that there might be a solution we can do and fix >> but at the same time >> just try >> and and what I'm I'm presenting and I'm sorry I didn't expect like an answer right now >> what I what I'm just thinking is a bigger it's not yes there's there are instances of >> um but as a bigger what can what can we all do to make the situations better to for prevention and that's just you know and it's um we are starting a chapter of of um the staff event >> here you know but and and it does involve community members um and I think um Miss Algartha is is starting it and has reached out to different um community members I've spoken to some people if they
011would uh like to participate in anyway, but just as a general just it's just a I don't it's not easy. It's not an easy thing because there's there are multiple sides to the story. Um, and it's just the conversations need to get started. >> And so it it's more it's just a bigger what can what can we do? >> Well, thank you. We appreciate it. >> Thank you, >> Scott. The high school and >> good evening board members, president. Uh homecoming will be October 3rd against me. So that week of that might be the homecoming self-care school. It's our favorite week of the year. It's not at all. But anyway, it's it's our homecoming week. Not next week, but the week after that. So it'll be good when it's over. And then um we do
012have five students that go to be part of the internship there at HMS. Um they've I think they've all completed their they had to get a shot and they had to go get a um a test for them to be in higher there. So I want to say they've all done that. Um they were able to get a the shot here at HMS. So they had to do that. Uh we did talk with Mr. S about trying to make things work with the concession stand. So pick some things up or last week big order next week and then we'll just have to see if I mean you know the prices don't have to be exact >> they'll save us the trip. >> So I think that'll work. So he was real nice about it and
013appreciate him on appreciate you guys talking to him and appreciate him talking to us and trying to make work for us. So that's good. Um yeah, you know, it's a tough situation. Um then for the sports, um volleyball, they finally did their um finally got done with their tournament tour, I guess you could say. So, so they played a lot of games, which they kind of, you know, got ready for the season. So, we're kind of excited about that. Coaches are excited about, you know, the potential that we have. So, we're looking forward to that. Football, they were they got they played the first district game this past weekend against Gateway. It was a tough loss for us, but then they're going to go to Tatum this weekend, which is the number one team in
014the state. So, be another tough weekend there. Um, Coach Hooper's got um almost the basketball, you know, schedules done for the upcoming season there. We're just trying to finalize that and that. >> Thank you. >> Any questions for Scott? >> Treny report. Looks like there were four contacts at the high school and they were just letters mailed. Um, RBT had three and DQMS had one >> and it's that was just for August. >> That's I feel like it's a very big improvement from last year >> So far we can keep it going. >> And then uh any questions on superintendent board? Basically, I just mentioned um the drive medical services program. The last when I talked to Miss Stewart last week, she said three were complete and two still needed like physicals. >> Yeah. >>
015They got those done. >> Yeah. I want to say when did you >> It was one day last week. >> Yeah. >> Okay. >> I don't know if any of them Friday. Okay. >> And then just remember uh the region 8 meeting next Tuesday and that's Yeah. and um my evaluation will be coming up in November. Any questions on that? >> Well, I hope the HMS internship opportunity will be a success and hopefully we could talk to him or to the CEO and see if we have juniors coming up. juniors, seniors, because I feel like juniors, you're already like starting to >> gather ideas to see where you want to go or what you want to do in life. >> So, I'm hoping we have to figure out like a two-year program or something because
016I think it'll be a great opportunity for our kids to do that. And I love the way that they're gonna like spread the kids out doing like a rotation doing like you know >> different jobs so they could see maybe >> right >> thinking about dental book is that going to work out for me I want to be a nurse you know type of thing. So I'm wholesing maybe I'll talk to him as well to see if we could have a two-year contract starting with juniors and seniors hopefully next year. And then hopefully we can have more programs like this. >> Yeah. >> With other companies. I know New Mexico Tech wanted to do something with our kids as well. >> So hopefully we can knock on the door and talk to them and see
017if we can have them go over there during the summer or something. >> I agree. Okay, that's all the reports and >> we have nothing for public forum. >> No. >> So, we'll move on to item number six, board of education issues. >> Right. Just a reminder, next Tuesday. Um Deming will leave here between 4:15 4:30. I'll have a vehicle here. Um so, are all three of you do you want to ride or >> ride together? All of us. Yeah. With you. Okay. >> Okay. And then the annual convention uh last chance to get any training hours if you if you're short any December 4th through 6, you know, just remember five hours. I think most of you have that, but we just need to double check. And >> just kidding. >> You should get
018two or three for this one on Tuesday as well. So, yeah. >> Just kidding. >> Yeah. Any questions on any of that? >> Okay, we'll move on to item number seven, consent agenda, >> approval of accounts payable and payroll liability transactions. >> Any questions on any of the checks? >> All of them. Just kidding. I'm just kidding. >> You're looking at me. That's why I don't have any I will entertain a motion for approval. If you guys don't have any questions, um make a motion to approve the um accounts payable payroll liability transactions as presented. >> Motion by Mrs. Cole. Do I have a second? >> I'll second. >> Seconded by Mrs. Esau. All in favor? I >> I. Any oppose? Okay, that motion carries. We'll move on to approval of budget adjustment requests. >>
019Right, we have two stars. Um, one is for the summer reading program, the transportation we've provided. Uh, that's reimbursement for that. It's initial budget of 4,44469. And then uh title one, it's an increased bar to title one from a couple years ago um before RBT came out CSI, but we didn't spend all the money. So we had 14,500 left. So this is just a continuation for RBT. >> And that's the initial budget for that. >> Any questions? I'll make a motion to approve the budget adjustments as presented. Motion by Mrs. Cole. We'll have a second. >> I'll second that motion. >> Seconded by Mrs. Esel. All in favor? I. Any opposed? Okay, that motion carries. We will go ahead and move on to number nine, action items. >> The first one, we kind of do
020this every year. Um, and there's only one day that conflicts. There's a holiday on a board meeting day, and that's President's Day in February because the board meeting should fall February 16th. So, we could do a February 9th would be the Monday before, or February 23rd would be the Monday after preference. Do you guys >> In the past, we've done it before. >> Before? >> Yeah. >> I see the night. Okay. >> The end of that month gets busy. I think it does. >> Well, I will entertain a motion to revise the board meeting date from February 16th to February 9th. >> I'll make a motion to uh revise the February uh board meeting date from February 16th to February 9th. >> Motion by Mrs. Cole. Do I have a second? I'll second the motion.
021Seconded by Mrs. Essiml. All in favor? >> I. Any opposed? That motion carries. We'll move on to B. Discussion and possible action on open meetings act resolution. >> Right. This is an annual where you approve follow the opens meeting as act. We do this every year. It just kind of outlines them procedures. We'll make that motion to approve the open meetings act resolution. Motion by Mrs. Cole. Do I have a oral? Sorry. Do I have a second? >> All in favor? >> I I >> I And any opposed? No. We'll move on to see discussion and possible action on mileage reimbursement. >> Right. So to keep up with the Fed guidelines, I think they've gone up to 70 cents a mile. So we just wanted put it to 70 cents to match. >> Okay. >>
022We were a 67. >> Okay. >> I'm good with that. >> Me, too. >> As long as it's meeting federal guidelines. >> Do we have money for that? >> Can we go up? >> I'm just kidding. I'm just I'm just making sure she's okay. Yeah, we don't do a lot of mile because most of the time we do school vehicles. >> Oh, yeah. >> Their case. Yeah. Okay. No, >> that's what the IRS [Laughter] >> I'll make. And >> I wasn't paying attention. >> I'll make a motion to increase from 67 to 70 cents per mile. >> Motion by Mrs. Esel. Do I have a second? I'll second. Seconded by Mrs. Cole. All in favor? I. Any opposed? No. That motion carries. We'll move on to D. Discussion and possible action on LHS negative Washington
023trip account balance. >> Right. So, when we went to Washington DC, um we had some donations and stuff that haven't come through yet. So, we want to have an account that we can just put their money in until they build it back up to zero. So, they don't owe the district monies for that trip. >> Okay. >> Does that make sense? >> I'll make that motion to >> I guess >> Create an account, right? Yeah. Okay. for the Washington trip. >> Motion by Mrs. Esel. Do I have a second? >> I'll second. >> Seconded by Mrs. Cole. All in favor? >> I I. >> Any opposed? >> Oh, sorry. >> Okay, the motion carries. >> I'm asleep now. >> We will move on to D, executive session. I will entertain a motion to enter executive
024session. I'll make that motion to enter um into executive session at 6:27. >> We need to read the >> pursuant to Yeah. >> Oh, ready guys? Just kidding. Pursuant to 10-15-1H2 NMSA1978 limited personnel matter superintendent evaluation. >> And I will roll. >> Um Mrs. Esville. >> Hi, >> Mrs. Cole. >> Hi. >> And myself. >> Hi. >> Okay. Well, thank you guys. >> Thank you. >> Unless you guys want to stay, but >> no. I will can I Yes. I will make a motion to reconvene from executive session present to 10-15-1H2 NMSA1978 limited personnel matter superintendent evaluation at 7:06 and I will go ahead and pull the board Mrs. Eskimo >> I. >> Mrs. Cole I and myself I um we just adjourn now. >> Yes, I'm going to just adjourn. Yeah, we >> journ
025at 707. >> Okay. >> Thank you for baby Jesus. >> Thank you. Thank you