President: Mark Walch
mdwalch@aol.com
Mark received his BA from Williams college with a double major in Biology and Psychology. He then taught for 2 years in a private high school and then received a MA in Counseling from Michigan State. Mark has been involved in mental health treatment for over 40 years. He has lived in NM for the last 35 years and been involved in many educational initiatives to improve the education of NM youth. Mark’s primary intervention when working with clients is experiential and wilderness therapy. He has built and facilitated several challenge programs ropes courses for APS, and initiated the first Experiential Training program for APS. Mark has a variety of other professional interests and experiences including a Leader Mentor, professor, teacher/coach, Mental Game Coach, executive director of a not for profit organization, as well as many other community involvements ranging from business and industry and mental health work to alternative medical treatment. He is excited to be a part of RFK’s mission and to be involved in a more effective educational program.
Vice President: Lawrence Barela
Barela162@yahoo.com
Mr. Lawrence Barela is a native New Mexican from Albuquerque’s south valley. Upon graduation from Rio Grande high school he went on to the the University of New Mexico and earned a BS in mechanical engineering and an MS in environmental engineering. He has worked for the Department of Energy for over “three decades” and currently manages a technical disposal program with an annual budget of $56M across seven states. In his free time he enjoys walking for one hour a day, fly fishing, and snow skiing.
Secretary: Tina Garcia-Shams
tina@streetfoodinstitute.org
I am the Executive Director of the Street Food Institute (SFI), an entrepreneurial and workforce training program working with individuals interested in starting their own small food business. I am also a native New Mexican who believes both personally and professionally that food has an amazing capacity to connect people…people of all cultures, professions and generations. I have 27 years of experience in private, public and non-profit sectors. I hold a Bachelors Degree in Political Science from UNM and an alternative teaching license in Social Studies from Santa Fe Community College. I served as a teacher, advisor and Community Engagement Director at Amy Biehl High School for 12 years and worked for several years in the private sector as a Human Resources Generalist and Manager. My work with SFI began in 2013 where I was the Community Relations Director developing programs and partnerships that continue through today and have been the cornerstone to SFI’s success.
Treasurer: Sylvia A. McCleary
sylmccle@hotmail.com
My experience includes several years of financial reporting at two Universities, and an Elementary Charter School. I am currently the Financial Analyst at the University of New Mexico’s, School of Medicine (SOM). My responsibilities include financial statement reporting, and accrual-based accounting. In the past, I have held the positions of Business Manager at the School of Business Administration (COBA) at the University of Texas at El Paso, and Business Manager at Turquoise Elementary Charter School (TTE). Responsibilities have included accounting, contracts and grants financial management, and human resources. My professional certifications include a Master’s Degree from the University of New Mexico in Public Administration with an emphasis in Public Budgeting and Financial Management, and a Bachelor’s Degree from the University of Texas at El Paso in Business Administration with an emphasis in Finance. I am currently licensed as a Qualifying Broker with the State of New Mexico’s Real Estate Commission. I am a member of the Greater Albuquerque Board of Realtors, and of the National Association of Realtors. |
Members:
Joseph P. Sanchez
jpsanchez@aarp.com
Dr. Joseph P. Sánchez is State Director for AARP New Mexico. Prior to joining AARP, he led government and public relations for the University of New Mexico College of Nursing and has spent his career as an advocate for k-12 education and nursing. His previous leadership roles included serving as Executive Director of the New Mexico Center for Nursing Excellence, where he worked with various organizations, including AARP’s Center to Champion Nursing and the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation, to increase the number of health care professionals through collaboration with stakeholders and influencers. He also served as program director at the New Mexico Public Education Department for nearly 13 years. Dr. Sanchez is a Veteran and served as a commander in the Naval Reserves. He brings skills and expertise as a strong team leader, results-oriented, strategic planner, operations management, health policy, workforce development, community organizer, and advocate. Dr. Sánchez is a native of New Mexico with strong ties to both the Hispanic/Latino and Native American communities. Dr. Sanchez’s academic career includes a Doctor of Philosophy in Human Development and Family Studies from the University of New Mexico, Masters and Bachelors of Business Administration from New Mexico Highlands University, a Certificate in Naval Integrated Logistics from the Navy Supply Corps School, Athens, Georgia and Advanced Change Management Certification. His personal work philosophy comes from J. P. Morgan: “Go as far as you can see; when you get there, you’ll be able to see farther.”
Trey Hammond
treyhammond@aol.com
Clyde Ortiz
cortiz48@cnm.edu
Clyde was born and raised in Albuquerque’s South Valley and graduated from Rio Grande High School. Clyde turned his passion for classic cars into a successful business, Colors by Clyde. Clyde and his team built and restored classic muscle cars and vintage aircraft, producing award-winning work for over 15 years. Clyde later received his MBA and relocated to the California Bay Area, where he taught full-time and managed a variety of student support programs for disadvantaged and at-risk students at Evergreen Valley College and in partnership with the City of San Jose. In 2006, Clyde returned to his hometown and South Valley neighborhood where he began his career with Central New Mexico Community College (CNM). Clyde is now the Director of Assessment and Testing and oversees services at all 5 of CNM’s campuses. He is an active member of CNM’s Student Services Leadership Team and is very passionate about serving his community. |
If you would like to email all the RFKCS Council:
GCmembers@rfkcharter.net
Robert F. Kennedy Charter School Governance Council Meetings are held every third Thursday of the month. The Governance Council meetings are held at 4:30pm at the Middle School. Parents and other stakeholders are welcome to attend.
We will be holding our Governance Council meeting on Thursday, 10/21/2021 at 4:30pm. During this time we will be holding the meeting by conference calling. If you would like to make Public Comments please send your comments to mdwalch@aol.com
RFK GC Agenda – No meeting 12/18
RFK GC Agenda_05.27.19 Special Meeting
RFK GC Agenda – No Meeting 07/18/19
RFK GC Minutes: July 15, .2021
RFK GC Minutes: July 29, 2021_Special Meeting
RFK GC Minutes: August 19, 2021
RFK GC Minutes: September 16, 2021
RFK GC Minutes: October 21 2021
RFK GC Minutes: November 18 2021
RFK GC Minutes: December 16, 2021
RFK GC Minutes: January 20, 2022
RFK GC Minutes: February 17, 2022
RFK GC Minutes: April 7, 2022_Special Meeting_Draft
RFK GC Minutes: April, 21 2022_Draft
RFK GC Minutes:_April 25 2022_Special Meeting_Draft
RFK GC Minutes: August 20, 2020
RFK GC Minutes: September 17, 2020
RFK GC Minutes: October 15, 2020
RFK GC Minutes: November 19, 2020
RFK GC Minutes: December 17, 2020
RFK GC Minutes: January 21, 2021
RFK GC Minutes: February 18, 2021
RFK GC Minutes: March 18, 2021
RFK GC Minutes: April 15, 2021
RFK GC Minutes: May 3, 2021_Special Meeting
RFK GC Minutes: June 10, 2021_Special Meeting
RFK GC Minutes: August 15, 2019
RFK GC Minutes September 19, 2019
RFK GC Minutes October 17, 2019
RFK GC Minutes (Special Meeting) November 05, 2019
RFK GC Minutes November 21, 2019
RFK GC Minutes December 12, 2019
RFK GC Meeting January 16, 2020_Cancelled
RFK GC Minutes January 21, 2020_Special Meeting
RFK GC Minutes February 20, 2020
RFK GC Minutes: August 16, 2018
RFK GC Minutes: September 18, 2018
RFK GC Minutes: October 18, 2018
RFK GC Minutes: November 15, 2018
RFK GC Minutes: No December meeting
RFK GC Minutes: January 24, 2019
RFK GC Minutes: February 21, 2019
RFK GC Minutes: March 21, 2019
RFK GC Special Meeting Minutes May 27, 2019
RFK GC Minutes: No July 2019 Meeting
RFK Board Minutes: July 20, 2017
RFK Board Minutes: August 17, 2017
RFK Board Minutes: September 21, 2017
RFK Board Minutes: October 19, 2017
RFK Board Minutes: November 16, 2017
RFK Board Minutes: January 25, 2018
RFK Board Minutes February 15, 2018
RFK Board Minutes: March 15, 2018
RFK Board Minutes: April 19 2018
RFK Board Minutes: July 21, 2016
RFK Board Minutes: August 18, 2016
RFK Board Minutes: September 15, 2016
RFK Board Minutes: October 20, 2016
RFK Board Minutes: November 22, 2016
RFK Board Minutes: December 15, 2016
RFK Board Minutes: January 19, 2017
RFK Board Minutes: February 16, 2017
RFK Board Minutes: March 16, 2017
RFK Board Minutes: April 27, 2017
Governing Council Financial Report: July 31, 2021
Governing Council Finance Report:_August 31, 2021
BARs for GC meeting for approval: August 31, 2021
Governing Council Finance Report:_September 30, 2021
Governing Council Finance Packet:_October 31, 2021
Governing Council Finance Report:_November 30, 2021
Governing Council Finance Report: December 31, 2021
Governing Council Finance Report: January 31, 2022
Governing Council Finance Report: February 28, 2022
Governing Council Finance Report: March 31, 2022
Governing Council Finance Report: April 30, 2022
Governing Council Financial Report: _July 31, 2020
Governing Council Financial Report: August 31, 2020
Governing Council Financial Report: September 30, 2020
Governing Council Financial Report: October 31, 2020
Governing Council Financial Report: November 30, 2020
Governing Council Financial Report: December 31, 2020
Governing Council Financial Report: January 31, 2021
Governing Council Financial Report: February 28, 2021
Governing Council Financial Report: March 31, 2021
Governing Council Financial Report: – April 30, 2021
Governing Council Financial Report: July 31, 2019
Governing Council Financial Report: August 31, 2019
Governing Council Financial Report: September 30, 2019
Governing Council Financial Packet: October 31, 2019
Governing Council Financial Packet:_November 30, 2019
Governing Council Financial Packet:_December 31, 2019
Governing Council Financial Packet:_January 31, 2020
Governing Council Financial Packet:_February 29, 2020
Governing Council Financial Packet:_March 31, 2020
Governing Council Financial Packet:_April 30, 2020
Governing Council Financial Report: July 31, 2018
Governing Council Financial Report: August 31, 2018
Governing Council Financial Report: September 30, 2018
Governing Council Financial Report: October 31, 2018
Governing Council Financial Report: November 30, 2018
Governing Council Financial Report: December 31, 2018
Governing Council Financial Report: January 31, 2019
Governing Council Financial Report: February 28, 2019
Governing Council Financial Report: March 31, 2019
Governing Council Financial Report: April 30, 2019
Governing Council Financial Report: July 31, 2017
Governing Council Financial Report: August 31, 2017
Governing Council Financial Report: September 30, 2017
Governing Council Financial Report: October 31, 2017
Governing Council Financial Report: November 30, 2017
Governing Council Financial Report: January 25, 2018
Governing Council Financial Report: February 28, 2018
Governing Council Financial Report: March 31, 2018
Governing Council Financial Report: May 31, 2018