At its Nov. 11 meeting the Roswell Independent School District Board conducted first readings of two personnel‑related policies and later approved the superintendent’s evaluation after an executive session.

Mister Motta presented the first reading of policy G2550GCCa—professional support staff sick leave—saying changes were intended to align the written policy with current practice and collective‑bargaining provisions. Motta said the district adjusted sick‑leave days (examples in the policy text included increasing days for employees working less than 12 months to 12 days and 14 days for 12‑month staff) and updated terminology such as replacing “unemployed” with “new employee” to clarify implementation. Board members said the policy restores consistency with current employee benefits and does not reduce existing entitlements.

The board also heard a first reading of policy J6250JLF on reporting child abuse and ethical misconduct by district personnel. Motta and staff said they added a reporting component to comply with a state House bill cited in the meeting (staff said they will seek legal input and bring clarifications to the second reading). Staff described the new requirement as specific to allegations involving district employees and said it is intended to ensure accountability when an employee is suspected of ethical misconduct toward a student.

The board then moved into executive session under NMSA §10-15-1(H)(2) for limited personnel matters. After returning to open session, Ms. Jill DeSanchez moved to approve the superintendent’s evaluation; Mr. James Edwards seconded, the ayes carried and the evaluation was approved.

Both policy items were at first reading and no final action on the policies was taken at the meeting.