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Board roundup: Questa board advances governance changes, approves BARs and uniform rotation
Summary
At its Sept. 4 meeting the Questa Independent Schools Board moved a first reading to reduce regular meetings to once monthly, approved a three-year uniform rotation, and approved two budget adjustment requests; the board also recognized the LOR Foundation and scheduled Title IV training.
The Questa Independent Schools Board of Education covered several administrative items at its regular meeting on Sept. 4, 2024, moving a governance change through first reading and approving budget adjustments and routine operational items.
On governance, the board held a first reading of Policy B-1400 BE (School Board Meetings) and voted in favor of revising it to one meeting per month to be held on the third Wednesday; the measure passed first reading 3–2 and will return for a second reading before final adoption. The board also approved a three-year uniform rotation after discussion and a motion by Member Michael Cordova.
In finance business, the board approved two Budget Adjustment Requests: BAR 2425-0003-I (motion by Secretary Esequiel Romero; seconded by Member Michael Cordova) and BAR 2425-0002 IB (motion by President Jason Rael; seconded by Member Michael Cordova). The transcript records votes of 3 yes and 1 no on both BARs; the transcript does not list dollar amounts for these BARs.
The board recognized the LOR Foundation; Superintendent John Maldonado presented Maria Gonzales with a certificate of appreciation for the foundation’s assistance on school projects. The board also announced Title IV training scheduled for Sept. 20 at 9:00 a.m. and suggested future agenda items including reallocating capital outlay vehicle funds and installing hanging basketball goals in both gyms.
Member Juan Cisneros moved to adjourn at the end of the meeting; Secretary Esequiel Romero seconded and the meeting adjourned at 7:37 p.m.
