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Staff reported the Nancy Lopez project experienced minor schedule delays because of snow and localized flooding but said work continued on forms and underground infrastructure; framing had not yet begun. Mountain View remains in design phase with behind‑the‑scenes architect work but no recent public meetings. After Mountain View, staff said Washington Avenue is the next project in line.

At Roswell High School, staff noted installation of a second scoreboard and an issue with a unit under the old east‑end scoreboard that must be replaced with two units to meet the gym’s fire alarm laser system; a purchase order was approved to expedite the work for basketball season. Central office heating and cooling upgrades and restroom work were reported as nearly complete, and the Pueblo Auditorium now has a functioning climate control system staff said will be useful for events such as graduation.

Board members asked for possible retreat dates in February (several Fridays were suggested, including the 7th, 14th, 21st and 28th) and requested staff provide ballpark availability before the end of the meeting so planners can finalize invitations and vendor schedules. Staff noted compliance with New Mexico wage requirements on current contracts and said the state is eager to use the renovated Vince Lopez facility when ready.

No formal action was taken on construction projects at the meeting; staff said routine reporting will continue and that more detailed contract and scheduling items would be part of the planned construction retreat.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Board Meeting Jan 13, 2025","oneSentenceSummary","District staff briefed the Roswell Independent School District board on construction progress, citing weather‑related slowdowns on the Nancy Lopez project, ongoing design work for Mountain View and upcoming work at Roswell High. Trustees asked for potential mid‑February dates for a construction-only retreat.","taxTitle","Roswell Independent Schools, School Districts, New Mexico","taxId",14266,"location","New Mexico","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":77,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":78,"_41":79,"_43":80,"_45":81,"_47":82,"_49":83,"_51":84,"_53":85,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":86,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":87,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6391912,"Votes at a glance: Roswell school board approves MLK Day resolution, adopts student‑removal policy; consent agenda passes",254,2730000,2984000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2110846-8ff0d133694716aa932219ee1e0958a8&start=2730&end=2984","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2110846-8ff0d133694716aa932219ee1e0958a8/thumbnail_2730000.jpg","/articles/6391912/New-Mexico/Votes-at-a-glance-Roswell-school-board-approves-MLK-Day-resolution-adopts-studentremoval-policy-consent-agenda-passes","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6391912-05493112af6b3b76a887c3b009a51c58/orig.mp4?Expires=1776496135&Signature=VmLB6SUJFdHP67tF0VO5t0hMBUAwZwZq0fHnDEFjDqLbKd~8xl7ad-eC8If4ziAVprUUwuell2Hd8FysuONxMuwud8AFxDbHsmS~5M2QF0wYS5O16fJIzqsitxaFQFoCCPpvFQJcUxqxqjcc4z5dkr7SxAzcxZXzkGYekPfioS8QPoZboKtciLEK18-gkBa7ELdzYCcmuCrcy9fMmv7PuqrGl~MhUcfgspOluruUq1A-O7i4kAvUvHPMtRPid4~QAcYnFgUOuSKsqi5tmxy2ouxMA9WFPFIUP25W4rOb~mt4F2vU4z6aIBvHdyJ24qn6u7xSx4jxN30wiArFEqF2Zw__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Roswell Independent School District Board took several formal actions at its Jan. 13, 2025 regular meeting. Key votes included approval of a Martin Luther King Jr. Day resolution, adoption of a revised student‑removal policy for school‑sponsored activities, and passage of the consent agenda. The board also tabled further consideration of policy J4450 (drug and alcohol random testing).

The board approved a Martin Luther King Jr. Day resolution recognizing Monday, Jan. 20, 2025 as a day of civic and community service. Board members announced a district event at Eastern New Mexico University‑Roswell (ITC Commons, room 155) on Jan. 20 from 10:00 to 11:15 a.m. that will feature keynote speaker Barbara Lynch (formerly Barbara Norford) and a student presentation from Mountain View Middle School. The motion to approve the resolution was made by Ms. Sanchez and seconded by Mr. Edwards; the motion carried by voice vote.

The board also approved policy J4890 (JKDA — removal of students from school‑sponsored activities) at second reading. Staff clarified the change: the policy distinguishes between immediate removal from a single event and removing a student from an ongoing activity (for example, student government or band), and ensures parents are given notice when board/staff action will remove a student from an activity. A motion to approve was made and seconded; the motion carried by voice vote.

The consent agenda — including approval of December bills, authorization of January bills and approval of January BARs (budget adjustment requests) — was approved. Board members discussed locating a specific BAR reference (00990154) within the consent materials; staff (Mr. Sexton) agreed to follow up with individual board members after the meeting. Approval of earlier minutes (Dec. 10, 2024 regular meeting) and adoption of the meeting agenda occurred by voice vote earlier in the meeting.

Action summary (as recorded at the meeting):
- Agenda adoption — motion carried by voice vote (mover: Mr. Edwards; second: Ms. Sanchez).
- Approval of minutes (Dec. 10, 2024) — motion carried by voice vote (mover: Ms. Sanchez; second: Mr. Edwards).
- Consent agenda (December disbursements, January bills, January BARs) — motion carried by voice vote (mover: Ms. Sanchez; second: board president; staff to provide clarification on specific BARs after meeting).
- Martin Luther King Jr. Day resolution (observe Jan. 20, 2025; community learning day event at ENMU‑Roswell) — approved (mover: Ms. Sanchez; second: Mr. Edwards).
- Policy J4450 (random drug/alcohol testing) — motion to table carried by voice vote (mover: James Edwards; second: not specified).
- Policy J4890 (removal of students from school‑sponsored activities) — approved at second reading (mover: not specified; second: Ms. Sanchez).

Votes at the meeting were taken by voice; the transcript records that motions carried but does not provide roll‑call tallies for these items. Staff committed to follow up with board members on specific consent‑agenda items and to reconvene policy committee work on J4450.","At its Jan. 13, 2025 meeting the Roswell Independent School District board approved a Martin Luther King Jr. Day resolution and a revised student‑removal policy (J4890), approved the consent agenda, and approved minutes and agenda. A pending update to the random drug testing policy (J4450) was tabled for further study.",{"_33":89,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":90,"_41":91,"_43":92,"_45":93,"_47":94,"_49":95,"_51":96,"_53":97,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":98,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":99,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6391917,"School board tables proposed random drug, alcohol testing policy after public concerns about scope, equity and penalties",2238,1605000,3843000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2110846-8ff0d133694716aa932219ee1e0958a8&start=1605&end=3843","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2110846-8ff0d133694716aa932219ee1e0958a8/thumbnail_1605000.jpg","/articles/6391917/New-Mexico/School-board-tables-proposed-random-drug-alcohol-testing-policy-after-public-concerns-about-scope-equity-and-penalties","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6391917-9faca60170f1c1eb7058153d2acf3866/orig.mp4?Expires=1776496135&Signature=ogdyrzjFn2qyktE8QA4k3FfxX0VqJ3Ssr74yzDgdRqmWwOfjbH1WJQK6It0ox116lJ1VGYIuA7r1ZVnkXfLSBtY4B-oOw-A0oPHfBIyAruxywyTezaA4Hrc-VEyL~rBOpVgGE0XE5OF0NllV9swKAfz8n27DJIuqDERDXIKOjxg7NN87Nts0JWxiFHvUZzFFJLJuPHKdHA1NN0ek-5byeE-xZdlPA31qG0dM4JADcGFmZsauDa5k5V5DEJcF54GUVcTt3zo8rzhdmyT~snqUuAUVDWQbdRh7QACcLVY7L~7IDQZVfiOnRuGT2T55w052oL0LTIKc3iFqbbgU-2OM9Q__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Roswell Independent School District Board on Jan. 13, 2025 voted to table a proposed update to policy J4450 (drug use in school activities; random drug and alcohol testing) after public comment and a lengthy board discussion about the policy’s scope, penalties and equity.

A parent and substance‑use prevention coordinator who identified herself as the coordinator of substance abuse prevention at La Casa Community Behavioral Health urged the board to delay action so community experts, coaches and students could provide further input. She said the proposed 45‑day suspension for students found in violation is “a very long period of time,” that enforcement has not been equal across schools and student needs vary. She described a personal case: her son, who has an IEP and takes medication for ADHD and “had severe PTSD” after witnessing a teammate’s murder, told her “if I did not have football, I don't know where I would be right now,” and that removing extracurriculars could harm students who rely on them as protective factors.

The public comment prompted board members to raise questions about the policy’s reach and consistency. Board member James Edwards argued the district was testing athletes while other student groups were effectively exempt and called for “a little bit more consistency” across activities, saying “we're letting everybody else get a pass.” Edwards moved to table the policy and to reconvene a policy committee with additional stakeholders; the motion was seconded and carried by voice vote. The board did not adopt the policy at this meeting.

Board and staff discussion summarized key points raised at the meeting: the policy as written applies to extracurricular and school‑sponsored activities, not only athletic events; current practice has focused testing on NMAA‑sanctioned athletics because of cost and logistics; the proposed language seeks to close a gap that previously treated in‑season and out‑of‑season athletes differently; and middle‑school participants were explicitly included in the revised draft. Staff said the district has not historically tested non‑athletic clubs because of cost, but that consequences for possession or use could apply to members of other school organizations if the board chose to expand testing.

Cost and technical questions also figured in the discussion. Board members asked staff to return with concrete numbers for sample rounds of testing (staff noted the district typically uses a percentage‑based sampling approach) and to clarify how repeated testing across multiple seasons can lead to higher chances of any one student being selected. Several board members asked that the next discussion include community substance‑use experts, coaches and parents.

The board’s action was procedural: motion to table (mover: James Edwards; second: not specified in the record), outcome: tabled by voice vote. The district indicated it will reconvene policy committee members and return with additional information for further consideration.

Because the board tabled the matter at second reading, no changes to J4450 were adopted at this meeting. Staff said the current policy and its stated consequences remain in effect until the board takes further action.","The Roswell Independent School District board voted to table a second-reading update to policy J4450 on random drug and alcohol testing after public comment and board members raised concerns about the 45‑day penalty, inconsistent application across activities, testing costs and the need for broader stakeholder input.","actionData","errors"]

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