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Board tables purchase of biometric/prox time clocks after staff questions and community concerns
Summary
The board heard a proposal to buy 11 biometric/prox reader time clocks integrated with the district’s Vision payroll system and tabled the item to Aug. 6 so all board members could discuss employee concerns, union implications and vendor integration.
The Taos Municipal Schools Board on July 23 deferred action on a proposed purchase of 11 biometric and prox‑reader time clocks after members requested further discussion and more board participation.
District staff said the time clocks — proposed for $38,418 from a vendor integrated with the district’s Vision payroll system — are intended to replace handwritten time sheets for hourly staff, improve payroll accuracy and provide a quick roster in an emergency. The administration said the first‑year support is included and that ongoing support fees would apply in subsequent years.
Several board members said employees had expressed concerns the clocks signal a lack of trust even though district leaders said the primary goal is accurate pay and compliance with the negotiated collective bargaining agreement. Secretary Trujillo said the union had negotiated clock‑in requirements and asked that the full board review the purchase with staff concerns in mind.
The board voted to table the purchase to the Aug. 6 meeting to allow all five board members to participate in the decision and to permit staff to better explain the integration with the Vision system, the vendor relationship and the maintenance costs after the first year. Staff said they will use the extra time to provide procurement background, alternative vendor options if any, and a briefing on employee communications and union provisions.
No contract was approved; staff said urgent repairs will continue to be handled through existing procurement channels.
