Albuquerque Bilingual Academy

The finance committee meeting included discussion of the revenue and expenditure reports, review of a BAR, bank account register activity report, outstanding PO's report, bank reconciliation, and cash summary report. The GC meeting included a budget report, approval of a BAR, review of the FY17 audit, GC training tidbits, Title 1 technical assistance visit update, approval of a charter amendment request, performance framework updates, corrective action plan updates, and head administrator updates.

The meeting included discussions and potential actions regarding an employee termination meeting and head administrator evaluation in closed session. Updates to the budget report, review of BARS, approval of a permanent cash transfer, and approval of FY19 contracts for various services such as financial, legal, transportation, food, and technology were addressed. The board also discussed the approval of the IDEA-B application, board self-evaluation, recruitment and selection sub-committee updates, CAP and PF updates, confidential personnel matters related to the Head Administrator selection and contract, and Head Administrator updates.

The meeting included discussions and actions regarding the budget report, specifically the approval of BARs related to IDEA-B funds and Pre-K allocations. The Head Administrator's travel requests to Las Cruces and Roswell for bilingual director's meetings and WIDA training were approved. The PAC Required GC Assurance Letter Re: Maestas Family was also approved with an added clarification. The Plan for GC Recruitment and Selection Process and Governance Council Member Presentations were tabled until the next meeting. The council accepted the resignations of three members. Updates were provided on the GC Training Report, the 2017 A-F Letter Grade Overview, Curriculum, Instruction and Assessment Overview, and Staff Development.

The meeting included the election of officers, with nominations and approvals for the positions of Chair, Vice Chair, and Secretary. Discussions were held regarding the Audit/Finance Committee, the need for a Board of Education check signer, and the completion of conflict of interest forms. The Staff & Student Handbook was reviewed, with changes proposed for the uniform policy and smoking policy. The BARS/Finance Report was presented, and administrative reports covered enrollment projections and curriculum development. The board moved to put Dr. Maestas on administrative leave with pay.

The meeting included a budget review, highlighting revenue and expenditure reports, and the availability of funds for the fiscal year. There was discussion regarding the development of a Spanish Curriculum for grades K-8 and the need for a BAR approval to address negative lines in the budget. The council members discussed training tidbits related to the powers and responsibilities of the Governing Council. Updates were provided on Targeted Support and Improvement designation, Corrective Action Plan, NMPED Financial Improvement Plan, and Earlier Learning Solutions Foundation. The Head Administrator reported on licensure and the creation of a school flier to attract students.