September 27, 1996
New Mexico Museum of Natural History
Albuquerque, New Mexico
Attending: Quincy Spurlin, Ann Madsen, Terry Dunbar, Betsy Yost, Vicente Llamas, Rick Scott, Kelly Huddleston, Donna Gee, Garry Davis, Vanetta Perry, Dick Metzler, M.G.Martinez, Dennis Vargo, Bill Armijo, Jerry Eberhart and Tim Aydelott.
1. Welcome and Introductions
2. Reports
UCAN-RSI: Vicente Llamas indicated that the initiative is structured
into 6 coalitions serving the four corner states and is finishing its first 15
month funding period. Two coalitions headed by Carlos Atencio and Juanita Cata
serve New Mexico. There have been varying degrees of success in engaging the
community to bring about systemic reform. Partnering efforts have been
successful as a five state meeting of state superintendents and teams from
state departments of education will initiate a series of meetings to develop a
coordination and sharing of information across the states. UCAN will also be
working with ETS on accountability.
NATIVE AMERICAN CURRICULUM PROJECT: Vicente Llamas provided an overview
of a recent conference in Denver sponsored by four of the Rural Systemic
Initiatives and NSF. The anticipated results of the project is the
identification of standards based math and science curriculum that reflect
indigenous knowledge and ways of knowing.
SW-RSI: Rick Scott reported that NMSU is working with the Texas A&M
System to submit a proposal to NSF for a rural systemic initiative that would
work with counties that border Mexico.
NMCRCM: Betsy Yost reported that the project was extended through
December to allow some time to complete some activities. Primary focus is the
institutionalization of CASM and AP.
AP-NEW MEXICO: The number of teacher participants from New Mexico
increased by 30% for the summer institute. Focus during the academic year will
continue to be Vertical Teams. Senator Bingaman has initiated work with the
business community to develop support for AP-New Mexico.
SIMSE: Kelly Huddleston reported on the summer institutes held
throughout the state. In addition there was a workshop introducing the
Integrated Math Project (IMP).
COLLABORATIVE FOR EXCELLENCE IN TEACHER PREP: Rick Scott reported that
Ricardo Jacquez of the College of Engineering has submitted a proposal to NSF
that includes the two and four year institutions.
NASSMC - Rick Scott reported that our national organization, the
National Association of State Science and Math Coalitions has published
its first newsletter. Anyone interested in receiving a copy via e-mail can
contact Rick at pscott@nmsu.edu. One major item in the newsletter
concerns their continuing search for funding to sustain their operations.
NEW MEXICO MATH SURVEY: Rick Scott distributed some preliminary data
summaries from the 1996 survey. Rick will discuss possible use of the
data with NMCTM President Mike Goar.
NEW MEXICO FUNDING FORMULA GROUP: Manny Martinez invited input at the
next meeting of the group as they will be voting on recommendations from the
consultant. That recommendations may be to keep it as it is as it is
viewed as one of the best in the nation. There may be recommendations to add
$50million and/or to reduce or eliminate the density factor.
3. State Science Conference and Regional NCTM
The two meetings will be held in Albuquerque November 21-23, the
Science Meeting will be held at La Posada and the Math Meeting at the
Convention Center.
4. ECS: It was announced that a two page paper needs to be developed and submitted to the Education Commission of the States and other funding sources. Terry Dunbar will continue to work on this effort.
5. Next Meeting
Tentatively, the next meeting was set for 11/21 at the state meeting.
Dick Metzler will check for meeting space and time.
The agenda will include the election of 4 board members, the election
of officers, and business/industry membership. Agenda input should be sent to
Rick Scott.
It was suggested that written summaries of reports be distributed prior
to the meeting to reduce the amount of time spent on that agenda item.
Submitted by:
Betsy Yost
New Mexico Highlands Univ.
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