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The board voted, without recorded opposition, to take the following formal actions (motion language is recorded as presented at the meeting):

- Approve out-of-state travel for students to participate in the SkillsUSA Leadership Conference (motion text referenced travel dates and conference name as presented at the meeting). Outcome: approved.

- Consideration and approval of Budget Adjustment Requests (BARs) numbered 16 through 34, covering Title I and Title IV final allocations, School Competitive Grants (SCG) adjustments, an SEAG cash increase for capital improvements (amount described in presentations as “not to exceed $8,000,000”), activity gate receipts adjustments, transfers to address audit findings and projected benefit negative balances, and other transfers to align accounts. Outcome: approved.

- Accept quote for $589,686.69 from CES vendor ASC Construction for purchase, assembly and erection of a prefabricated metal bus barn for the district’s transportation yard. Outcome: approved.

- Accept quote for $74,332 from CES vendor Deming Excavating Inc. to replace and upgrade perimeter fencing at Smith School, using safety and security funds. Outcome: approved.

- Award bid 24-14 for dairy products for the 2025–26 school year to G and H Dairy (new vendor replacing Price’s Creamery). Outcome: approved.

- Approve the bilingual education application for school year 2025–26 as submitted to the Public Education Department. Outcome: approved.

- Accept migrant education program parent advisory committee bylaws (a compliance filing). Outcome: approved.

- Waive the two-meeting requirement under board policy B-2600 to allow adoption in a single meeting for the purpose of aligning the district’s graduation requirements (policy I-7350 IFK). Outcome: approved.

- Adopt amendments to policy I-7350 IFK (graduation requirements) to align with current state law for cohorts graduating 2025–2028 (the adopted version applies to those cohorts and was described at the meeting as expiring after those cohorts). Outcome: adopted.

- Accept and adopt graduation requirements effective for the class of 2029 and subsequent cohorts for Deming High School and Early College High School (presentation and motion by district staff). Outcome: accepted.

- Adjourned the open meeting and entered a closed executive session citing the New Mexico Open Meetings Act (personnel matters, student personally identifiable information, and attorney–client privileged matters relating to potential litigation). Outcome: approved.

Votes and procedure: The meeting record shows the board called each motion, received a second, and the roll calls recorded board members answering “Yes” for each action. The board did not record any “No” votes on the motions listed above.

Why it matters: The package approved includes both recurring operational matters (food contract, bilingual and migrant program filings) and larger capital commitments (the bus barn, SEAG-funded capital authority) that will affect district operations, facilities and budgets.

What’s next: Several items note follow-up: the SkillsUSA advisers were asked to “report back” after the conference; capital projects will proceed under the awarded contracts and subject to permitting and contractor scheduling; BARs will be reflected in district accounting and reported to the Public Education Department in regular fiscal reporting.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Deming PS - Regular Meeting 4/17/25","oneSentenceSummary","The Deming Public Schools Board on April 17 approved a series of motions including a $589,686.69 contract to erect a bus barn, budget adjustment requests numbered 16–34, out-of-state student travel to the SkillsUSA conference, and amendments to graduation policy, then moved into a closed executive session.","taxTitle","DEMING PUBLIC SCHOOLS, School Districts, New Mexico","taxId",38292,"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},6267816,"Consultants outline superintendent search timeline and candidate profile; board sets preliminary dates",2761,2593000,5354000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3062312-ebd0dd18946d5b7347c15921f85913ea&start=2593&end=5354","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3062312-ebd0dd18946d5b7347c15921f85913ea/thumbnail_2593000.jpg","/articles/6267816/New-Mexico/Consultants-outline-superintendent-search-timeline-and-candidate-profile-board-sets-preliminary-dates","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6267816-e2ca314c9a1f41b2b7fd007ad362a52d/orig.mp4?Expires=1771148997&Signature=g338~rrm0nKXFQUko4hepCua11lK8MzN-0fuVmg96tt4GPXx09hd5b~0-UbheWU5kFxY-gSIzxZFBLcEX6FkntrHiKP2iB3QimBOeaw5fb-QxhTHo3QlDCT05EpIRvJbNvnvRvxqeFTIGHHrEkBJIr633K9Q1RcLuVcOGCRF9AHE6yA3okUqx4x0OtMh6ET55UeJpETfxH2Fa-V~0nxoizw~NALrMBrchJ8oZOtETi9c13JhpCAU19s0~T5AYt5qxWA73XMKU4h3J1PcQN3gq2nXOKfBtPd3fvYGrs6VYSQazzNBO2KD3hmX-tNAKzlvp355MqNqzbZlmOSU7q6H2Q__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Tom Sullivan and Dr. Linda Paul, superintendent search consultants, presented a proposed search plan, timeline and candidate profile to the Deming Public Schools Board of Education at the April 17 meeting.

Consultants said they could post the vacancy quickly, run a four-week application window and deliver a candidate report to the board at the May 15 meeting. The consultants asked the board for input on minimum and preferred qualifications. Board members agreed on a set of baseline qualifications: a minimum of five years of teaching experience and five years of administrative experience demonstrating increasing responsibility; bilingual ability was listed as preferred but not required. The board also selected five priority candidate attributes from a consultant-provided list: integrity and values; instructional leadership; communication systems; school law; and superintendent–board relations/public relations.

The consultants proposed the following schedule (presented as draft and subject to board confirmation): post the position the week of April 21; close applications on May 16; notify the board of application pool status at the May 15 meeting; select finalists in a special meeting in late May (board discussed May 29 as a potential screening date); and hold finalist interviews in the week of June 9 or on a weekend in mid-June (board discussed June 14 as an interview date). Consultants said they would handle advertisement (AASA and other national outlets, plus statewide and free trade channels), application intake, initial screening, professional reference checks and coordination of a structured interview process. The consultants also said they will use a third-party vendor for criminal-history background checks and may seek legal guidance about credit checks for finalists.

Consultants asked the board to nominate staff and community advisory committee members (the plan proposed three staff and three community nominees per board member) and to have those nominees attend a short orientation before interview day. The consultants described orientations as required to ensure committee members understand legal limits on interview questions and evaluation procedures.

Board members discussed salary range guidance; staff said the district’s current superintendent salary range is reflected in materials (roughly $150,000–$169,000 as discussed in the meeting) and noted the state-mandated 4% staff increase that will affect baseline salaries. The consultants recommended listing that a multi-year contract “may be considered” in the advertisement; the board agreed to include that language.

Outcomes and next steps: The board and consultants agreed on minimum qualifications and a shortlist of desired attributes, asked staff to provide logo and strategic-plan materials for recruitment brochures, agreed on candidate-ad posting and application-close dates, and scheduled a special screening meeting and an interview window. The consultants will deliver an update to the board at the May 15 meeting summarizing applicant pool size and origin.","Consultants Tom Sullivan and Dr. Linda Paul presented a superintendent search plan and candidate profile on April 17, and the board set minimum qualifications and a preliminary timeline for postings, screening and interviews.",{"_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},6267821,"Board awards $589,686.69 contract to erect covered bus barn at transportation yard",330,1014000,1344000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3062312-ebd0dd18946d5b7347c15921f85913ea&start=1014&end=1344","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3062312-ebd0dd18946d5b7347c15921f85913ea/thumbnail_1014000.jpg","/articles/6267821/New-Mexico/Board-awards-58968669-contract-to-erect-covered-bus-barn-at-transportation-yard","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6267821-538ff504dba8a640a596f0084d5e35f7/orig.mp4?Expires=1771148997&Signature=b4Z8D-4J1iaFPg~Gd3x-jGmpik6x1oF5wlZrZI7de5xJ~UAvm2WGAzBUSkrn7qrxNBfgdp2WiHJAiILzqWHZi2JSniW~U74OaH-Xlfk7SaaghoEWVb~goDsrOvHJ0eNeLqrzfGJAPfDY8VjbUxGqBoRZGlcTDa8jSClKzkqZj-2DVvlF9jvuJ9h4-CZy1t4-5gEYo0N8wpbLLwSoWZfmRtblwhmhhCaFedKUHCWdAPqcb9fAbGtk6C2IHwvArruUzSUc3p-AFqS-lYvwAyCTnlKrOJRc8TYja2tAwcFs3OYXYcO43akSZ-XoPmvFtlfcxmn5Cp9yB4KD83bzHPvTEA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Deming Public Schools Board on April 17 approved acceptance of a $589,686.69 quote from CES vendor ASC Construction to purchase, assemble and erect a prefabricated metal bus barn for the district transportation yard.

District presenters said the proposal covers manufacturer procurement, erection of the steel building, excavation and forming of footings, anchor bolt installation, crane and equipment, scaffolding, concrete work for footings, electrical work including bay lighting and exterior wall packs, and the inclusion of a card reader/RFID access system. Staff said the building measures 50 feet by 250 feet and will provide covered storage space for roughly 20 buses. The presentation noted architectural/engineering work and building permits were included in the quote.

Board members asked several clarifying questions during discussion, including whether the building would have a concrete floor (a presenter replied it would be dirt), whether the yard would accommodate the new structure with room to maneuver buses, and whether staff had gathered alternative bids. Facilities staff said the purchase is through a cooperative and that they did not solicit additional formal bids; a contractor contacted informally thought the quoted cost was low.

District staff said the funding will come from a combination of SB9 savings, capital-outlay or public schools capital outlay safety/security monies and realized savings in other maintenance activities. Staff also noted that the district has roughly $2,000,000 invested in activity buses and expects additional new buses to arrive this year, raising the fleet to about 15 buses now with room in the new barn for up to 20.

The board voted to accept the quote; the motion carried by recorded roll call with unanimous 'Yes' votes. Staff said the district will begin coordination for permitting, site work and scheduling once the contract is executed.

Why it matters: The barn creates covered storage and workspace for mechanics, which district presenters said will protect fleet assets from sun and dust, allow safer on-site maintenance and reduce weather exposure that is already causing paint and hood deterioration on current buses.

Next steps: Facilities staff will coordinate permits and contractor scheduling. The board requested follow-up reporting on timeline and completion.","The Deming Public Schools Board accepted a quote from ASC Construction to purchase and erect a prefabricated metal bus barn (50x250 feet) at the district transportation yard for $589,686.69. Staff said the structure will shelter about 20 buses; the floor was described in the meeting as 'dirt.'","actionData","errors"]

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