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Magdalena superintendent Kimberly Ortiz starts; maintenance projects and finance follow-ups flagged
Summary
Kimberly Ortiz began her first day as Magdalena superintendent on Oct. 20. The board heard written principal reports and a maintenance report noting parking-lot repairs, a nearly completed track, HVAC filter changes, and a roofing project slated for bid; questions about a $18,451.74 Merak licensing charge, new fleet vehicles and a prior water-bill issue were referred for research.
Kimberly Ortiz began her first day as Superintendent of Magdalena Municipal Schools on Oct. 20 and provided a brief update at that evening's board meeting.
Board President Lynn Major formally introduced Ortiz during administrative reports. Written reports were submitted by Elementary Principal/Athletic Director Jory Mirabal (not in attendance) and by Middle/High Principal Christopher Backstrom, who was present to answer questions. Special-education and grants staff submitted written reports; Special Education Director Kyl Candelaria attended to respond.
Superintendent Ortiz read a maintenance report from Maintenance Supervisor Anthony Chavez. The minutes list four facility items: the east parking lot was crack-sealed, seal-coated and painted; the school track is in final stages of completion; heating-unit filters were replaced ahead of winter; and a roofing project is nearly ready to go out for bid.
During review of the consent agenda and bill list, Board Member Rachel Montoya questioned an $18,451.74 charge listed as "Advanced Network Management Inc. – Merak Licensing and Support" and asked for clarification on two newly purchased fleet vehicles and the status of a prior water-billing issue. Staff member Evanna Cheromiah was asked to research those items and report back at the Nov. 17 board meeting.
No technology updates were reported during the meeting.
