Board Meeting Dates

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AGENDA

This meeting was originally scheduled on April 3.

Thursday, April 12, 2012

5:00 PM

DeLayo-Martin Community Room, Alice and Bruce King Educational Complex, 6400 Uptown NE

Albuquerque, New Mexico

Albuquerque Public Schools

Minutes of the Capital Outlay, Property and Technology Committee

April 12, 2012

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A Capital Outlay, Property and Technology (COPT) Committee meeting of the Albuquerque Public Schools Board of Education was held at 5:00 p.m.Thursday, April 12, 2012, in the Alice and Bruce King Educational Complex, Delayo-Martin Conference Room, 6400 Uptown Blvd., NE.  Committee members present were: Kathy Korte, Lorenzo Garcia, Dr. David Peercy, Dr. Analee Maestas, Paula Maes and David Robbins. Absent was Marty Esquivel.

I. Call to Order

David Robbins called the meeting to order at 5:00 p.m.

II. Adoption of the April 12 Agenda and Approval of the February 7, 2012 Minutes (Discussion/Action) David Robbins called a motion for approval of the February 7, 2012 minutes and adoption of the April 12, 2012 agenda.  The committee thanked the South Valley Academy Charter School’s culinary arts teacher and students for the cake they made for the COPT meeting.  Dr. David Peercy made a motion and Kathy Korte seconded.  Motion carried (5-0).

III. Consideration for the Approval of the Acquisition of the existing South Valley Academy Charter School Property ("SVACSP") which is located at 3426 Blake Rd. S.W. (Discussion /Action) Martin W. Eckert provided a brief presentation on the Real Estate Purchase Agreement (“Agreement”) with the Center For Educational Initiatives (“CEI”), joined by the South Valley Academy (“SVA”) for the existing SVACSP. South Valley Academy’s Cata Sandoval, principal, students and staff were in attendance to support the project. Dr. David Peercy made a motion for approval of the project and Kathy Korte seconded.  Motion carried (5-0).

IV. Consideration for the Approval of the Acquisition of the improved commercial property which is known as and located at 800 Louisiana Blvd., N.E. (Discussion/Action) Martin W. Eckert presented a brief presentation of the property.  The district has been working on replacing the existing Food Services Department.  The property located at 800 Louisiana Blvd. NE includes about 100,000 sq.ft. main floor, its roof is in good shape and functional, the property includes many parking spaces and has easy access to Interstate 40 and all parts of the Metropolitan area,  and this property has no leans.  The neighborhood is excited to know there will be stability with APS as the new owners.  Dr. Analee Maestas made a motion for approval of the project and Lorenzo Garcia seconded.  Motion Carried (5-0).

V. Consideration for the Approval of the Albuquerque Public Schools Far West Educational Site Infrastructure project (“MRG Charter School”) (Discussion/Action) Kizito Wijenje requested approval of the Far West Educational Site Infrastructure Project.  Martin W. Eckert explained that the site infrastructure project map, which included Phase 1 of Tierra Pintada, Phase 2 of Arroyo Vista, and Phase 1 of Arroyo Vista, shows all areas tie into the APS Recreational Site, Westside Sports Complex Public Infrastructure City Project.  Total infrastructure budget from capital funds is $10,914,127.  Dr. Winter invited anyone interested in visiting the stadium site to contact him.  Lorenzo Garcia made a motion for the approval of the project and Kathy Korte seconded.  Motion Carried (5-0).

VI. Consideration for the Approval of the Authorization to Enter into two Turnkey Agreements with the Albuquerque Metropolitan Arroyo Flood Control Authority (“AMAFCA”) Required For Drainage Infrastructure For the Albuquerque Public Schools Far West Educational site, which is legally described as Tract N-1 of the Watershed subdivision Plat and Parcel C-1 of the Westland North Subdivision Plat (Discussion/Action) Martin W. Eckert  explained that this request is in relation to Item V. required for drainage infrastructure for the APS Far West Education Site. AMAFCA will take over maintenance responsibility for the new drainage improvements; AMAFCA requires project agreements for the new facilities.  Kathy Korte made a motion to approve the two turnkey agreements and Paula Maes seconded.  Motion Carried (5-0).

VII. Consideration for the Approval of Authorization to Grant all necessary easements required for the Infrastructure To Serve The Albuquerque Public Schools Far West Educational Site, which is legally described as Tract N-1 of the Watershed Subdivision Plat and Parcel C-1 of the Westland North Subdivision Plat  (Discussion/Action) Martin Eckert asked for approval of the necessary easements for drainage infrastructure.  Dr. Analee Maestas made a motion to approve and Kathy Korte seconded.  Motion Carried (5-0).

VIII. Consideration for the Approval of the Authorization to Grant The County of Bernalillo (“County”) and Qwest Corporation, D/B/A Century Link QC (“CENTURYLINK”) an easement for Underground fiber Optic Cable and Telephone Lines and conduit at Rio Grande High School (“RGHS”) which is legally described as Tract 179-B-1-A of M.R.G.C.D. map No. 43.  (Discussion/Action) Marty W. Eckert requested approval of Bernalillo County easement for Underground Fiber Optic Cable, Telephone Lines and conduit at Rio Grande High School for Century Link.  Paula Maes made a motion to approve and Dr. Analee Maestas seconded.  Motion Carried (5-0).

IX. Consideration for the Approval of Authorization to Enter into a Lease with the University of New Mexico (“UNM”) for A 4,000+/-sq.ft. Health Clinic At Atrisco Heritage Academy High School (“AHA HS”) which Is legally described as Tract 2, Plat of Tact’s 1-A and 2, APS Southwest Mesa Education Corridor Complex (Discussion/Action) Dr. Brad Winter presented a brief history of UNM agreements that the district has had since 1997 with several APS high schools.  UNM provides free health services to students.  APS maintains the heating and cooling, electricity, and janitorial services.  Discussion occurred relating to how the community benefits, and how providing clinic services at school locations relates to student performance/success. Committee members requested statistical data to show this information.  Dr.  Analee Maestas made a motion to approve the lease for the health clinic at Atrisco Heritage Academy High School and Paula Maes seconded.  Motion Carried (5-0).

X. Future Agenda Items - Evidence of community use of UNM health clinics at APS school locations, Follow up on sustainability to afford maintaining buildings and fixed costs.  June/July item: Update of U.S. Department of Energy Project at Wherry Elementary.

XI. David Robbins adjourned the Capital Outlay, Property and Technology Committee meeting at 5:47 p.m., and announced that the next Capital Outlay, Property and Technology Committee meeting will be May 8, 2012, in the DeLayo-Martin Community Board Room at 5:00 p.m.