NEW MEXICOSCHOOL FOR THE BLIND AND VISUALLY IMPAIRED

BOARD OF REGENTS’ SPECIAL MEETING

VIA TELEPHONE CONFERENCE

OCTOBER18, 2007

These minutes reflect the order of business as conducted, not

necessarily the order of the agenda.

Discussion items are numbered to match the agenda.

I.Call to Order, 9:02 a.m., Thursday, October18, 2007.

The special meeting was called to order by President David Baland at 9:02 a.m., Thursday, October18, 2007.

II.Introduction of Participants.

Board members participating via telephone were David Baland, James Miyagishima, and Christine Hall. Board members participating in person were Alicia McAninch. Staff members present were Co-Acting Interim Superintendent Linda Lyle; Co-Acting Interim Superintendent Retha Coburn; Human Resources Director Veronica Hernandez; Student Support Services Director Carolyn Vick; staff Danette Fuller, Maragret Finke, Laura Miyoshi, David Nohe, Shan Hendrix, Julie Johnson, and Dena Curran. John Williams, Executive Assistant was recorder.

Guests present: Lee Seltman, U.S. Department of Justice Special Litigation Attorney

Zazy Ivonne Lopez, U.S. Department of Justice Special Litigation Attorney

Janet Bernhardt, Braille Consultant for U.S. Department of Justice

III. Board Activities

A.Agenda.
President Baland asked if there were any revisions to the presented agenda. There were no revisions.
UPON A MOTION by Christine Hall, seconded by James Miyagishima, the Board moved to approve the agenda as presented. (carried unanimously)
B.Minutes of Special Meeting, September27, 2007.

President Baland asked if there were any questions or concerns regarding the

September27, 2007 minutes. There were no questions or concerns.

UPON A MOTION by Alicia McAninch, seconded by James Miyagishima, the Board moved to approve the minutes of the September27, 2007 special meeting, as presented. (carried unanimously)

IV. Executive Session.

9:05 a.m. to 9:30 a.m., October18, 2007

UPON A MOTION by Alicia McAninch, seconded by Christine Hall, the board moved to enter into Executive Session at 9:05 a.m. Thursday, October18, 2007, to discuss: Limited Personnel Issues, Confidential Student Information, and Legal Issues. Participating in the Executive Session were Regent David Baland, Regent Christine Hall, Regent James Miyagishima, Regent Alicia McAninch, Co-Acting Interim Superintendent Retha Coburn, Co-Acting Interim Superintendent Linda Lyle, Human Resources Director Veronica Hernandez, Student Support Services Director Carolyn Vick, Executive Assistant to the Superintendent John Williams, and staff Danette Fuller, Maragaret Finke, Laura Miyoshi, David Nohe, Shan Hendrix, Julie Johnson, Dena Curran, DOJ Representatives Lee Seltman, Zazy Ivonne Lopez, and Janet Bernhardt. Roll call vote: David Baland – aye, James Miyagishima – aye, Alicia McAninch – aye, Christine Hall – aye.

UPON A MOTION by Alicia McAninch, seconded by David Baland, the board moved to come out of Executive session at 9:30 a.m., Thursday,October18, 2007, where the only items discussed where: Limited Personnel Issues, Confidential Student Information, and Legal Issues. Roll call vote: David Baland - aye, James Miyagishima – aye, Alicia McAninch – aye, Christine Hall – aye.

V.Meeting adjourned at 9:30 a.m., Thursday, October18, 2007.

(Approved 10/26/07)(Approved 10/26/07)

David G. Baland, PresidentRetha Coburn

NMSBVI Board of RegentsInterim Co-Acting Superintendent

Special Meeting, October 18, 2007

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