SEPTEMBER 2007 PRIMERO RE-2 NEWS September 27: Students of the Month announced for September 2007: Gabby Dasko, 4th Grade (Elementary School) Kaitlyn Mantelli, 7th Grade (Junior High School) Eric Montoya, 11th Grade (High School) Each student will receive a certificate of recognition. Congratulations! September 25: Board of Education Meeting (rescheduled from September 18) Major Action Items: Warrants approved for August 2007 The Board hired Cathy Terry officially as the new preschool aide The Board voted to extend Superintendent Gabbard's contract by an additional year to end in June 2010 rather than June 2009. The Board voted to recognize Primero Federation of Teachers, an affiliate of the American Federation of Teachers, as a represented work force in the district. All votes were approved 4-0 in favor of the resolutions. Mr. Mestas, Board vice-president, was absent from this meeting. The Board also welcomed prospective Board of Education candidate for director district 61S, LaDonna Moltrer, who was in attendance in the audience. She stated that she wishes to serve on the school board to help improve the school and ensure that the district competes well academically in the area. September 9: Students in high school business course, Managing Resources, with new instructor, Debra Pacheco (seated at left of photo). September 4: Over 200 students in grades K-12 returned for the start of classes today along with a full contingent of teachers and support staff. The administration led a welcome-back assembly for all students from 9:00 - 9:20. At 9:20, students in grades 6-12 had a presentation by the Sheriff, State Patrol and local gas and heavy equipment companies, including Pioneer Natural Resources, Purgatoire Valley Construction, XTO, Felix Chavez, and others, about driving safety on Highway 12. September 3: Labor Day Holiday and Parade in Trinidad The Primero Junior High Cheer Squad received a 1st Place Award in the parade competition. Congratulations!

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