April 28, 2008 at 5:30 PM - Student Hearing & Regular Board

I. EXECUTIVE SESSION - See Section IV

II. PRELIMINARY

II.A. Called to Order

II.A.1. Pledge of Allegiance

II.A.1.a. National Anthem as sung by Fine Arts Students.

II.B. Ascertain Quorum

II.C. Welcome

II.D. Executive: Prioritized Agenda and Proposed Time Allocation

II.E. Commendations - All-State Fine Arts Teachers, 2008 Statewide Elementary Arts & Intel ISEF 2008

II.F. Reports - Mike Phipps, NMSSA & Superintendent, Artesia Public Schools

II.G. Public Comment

II.G.1. Persons wishing to address the Board on other than action items must indicate such on the Public Forum Sign-Up Sheet prior to the start of the board meeting per RRPS Board Policy #135. No personal attacks, reference to employees, or personnel issues permitted. You will be given three minutes to address your item. Since no action can be taken by the Board at this meeting, your item may be placed on a future agenda for futher consideration.

II.G.2. Those desiring to comment on an action item on this agenda must indicate such on the Public Forum Sign-Up Sheet prior to the start of the board meeting. Please state your name, community or organization you represent, and the item you wish to place before the Board. You will be given three minutes to address your item.

II.H. Consent Agenda

II.H.1. BARs

II.H.2. Warrants

II.H.3. Conference Requests

II.H.4. Minutes

III. BUSINESS

III.A. Approval of New Mexico Public Schools Funding Formula Resolution (Action)

III.B. Presentation of Fine Arts Education Act (FAEA) Budget Proposal (Action)

III.C. Approval of Proposal for Rio Rancho High School Student Services Fee (Action)

III.D. Approval of Preliminary Budget for 2008-2009 (Action)

III.E. Approval of Change Order #2 - Cielo Azul Elementary School (Action)

III.F. Approval of Change Order #3 - Sandia Vista Elementary School (Action)

III.G. Approval of Change Order #4 - Sandia Vista Elementary School (Action)

III.H. Approval of Disposal Requests for Vista Grande Elementary School per NM State Statute 13-6-1 (Action)

III.I. First Reading of Policy #381 - Special Education: Advocate Responsibilities (1st Reading)

III.J. First Reading of Policy #382 - Special Education: Continuum of Services (1st Reading)

III.K. First Reading of Policy #383 - Special Education: Discipline (1st Reading)

III.L. First Reading of Policy #384 - Special Education: Eligibility (1st Reading)

III.M. First Reading of Policy #385 - Special Education: Identification of Eligible Students (1st Reading)

III.N. First Reading of Policy #386 - Special Education: Individualized Education Plan (1st Reading)

III.O. First Reading of Policy #387 - Special Education: Least Restrictive Environment (1st Reading)

III.P. First Reading of Policy #388 - Special Education: Preschool (1st Reading)

III.Q. First Reading of Policy #389 - Special Education: Procedural Safeguards (1st Reading)

III.R. First Reading of Policy #390 - Special Education: Notice of Proposed Actions (1st Reading)

III.S. First Reading of Policy #391 - Special Education: Surrogate Parents (1st Reading)

III.T. First Reading of Policy #392 - Special Education: Transfer of Parental Rights to Students (1st Reading)

III.U. First Reading of Policy #393 - Special Education: Transition (1st Reading)

III.V. Approval of 2008 LANL Grant Application (Action)

IV. EXECUTIVE SESSION

IV.A. Employment Report (Report)

IV.B. Land and Property Acquisition (Information/Action)

IV.C. Pending or Threatened Litigation (Discussion/Action)

IV.D. Superintendent's Evaluation/Contract (Action)

V. ADVANCE PLANNING

VI. ADJOURNMENT