Corrales International School

Corrales International School Governing Council Special Meeting 5500 Wilshire Ave. Albuquerque, NM 87113 March 31, 2016 – 5:00 p.m.

APPROVED MEETING MINUTES

A. Call to Order The meeting was called to order at 5:13pm by GC Co-Chair Carl Grending.

B. Roll Call Present were Carl Grending, Stacy Blackwell, Justin Sawyer, and John Emerson. Dr. Nora Scherzinger was present via conference call. Absent were Yasine Armstrong, Joe Lopez and Rhonda Ledbetter. Also present were Dr. Elsy Diaz, and Kim Romero.

C. Adoption of agenda for March 31, 2016 meeting. John Emerson moved to adopt the agenda for the March 31, 2016 meeting. Dr. Nora Scherzinger seconded. Motion carried without opposition.

D. Public Comment: No public comment was offered.

E. Governing Council

a. Recommendation for the salary of HOS for 2016-17 Carl Grending reported that Mark Tolley indicated he could accept the Head of School position at $95,000 salary. Carl Grending further recommended approval of this salary be given by the GC for the 2016-2017 school year. Dr. Nora Scherzinger inquired about the cost of benefits. Dr. Elsy Diaz reported a total expenditure of $136,000 and further ntoed that there is a savings of $12,670 at this salary from the budgeted upper limit salary of $105,000 plus full benefits. Action Proposed- Approval of salary recommendation John Emerson moved to approve the salary recommendation of $95,000 plus benefits for one year (2016-2017). Justin Sawyer seconded. Motion carried without opposition.

b. Recommendation of HOS contract for 2016-17 Carl Grending reported that the contract for Mark Tolley running July 1, 2016 to June 30, 2017 was reviewed by CIS attorney, Susan Fox, and is the same contract previously used for the Head of School position. Dr. Nora Scherzinger inquired whether some training with Dr. Elsy Diaz could occur prior to July 1, 2016. Carl Grending reported that Mark Tolley indicated willingness and interest in meeting with Dr. Elsy Diaz during the transition period. Carl Grending noted that Mark Tolley is aware he must furnish his Administrative license and a background check. Action Proposed- Approval of hire recommendation Stacy Blackwell moved to approve the Head of School contract with Mark Tolley as presented. John Emerson seconded. Justin Sawyer inquired whether an explicit deadline to furnish required paperwork should be included in the contract. Carl Grending indicated that the contract will be amended to read “failure to furnish any of the foregoing items by May 31, 2016 may result in cancellation of this contract in accordance with the NM statutes and any applicable rules and regulations of the department and council.” John Emerson moved to approve the contract as amended. Motion carried without opposition.

F. Other Business/ GC Member Comment: Dr. Nora Scherzinger voiced her deep appreciation of Stacy Blackwell in her role as Selection Committee chairperson, and noted that Stacy Blackwell kept the committee informed and moving forward to make a decision under less than ideal circumstances.

G. Adjournment Justin Sawyer moved to adjourn the meeting. John Emerson seconded. Motion carried without opposition. The meeting was adjourned at 5:29pm.

H. The next regular meeting of the Governing Council will be on April 13, 2015 at 5:00 pm and will take place at 5500 Wilshire Ave. NE, Albuquerque, NM 87113