School Board Holds Budget Forum 

(Deming) -- The Deming School  Board is holding a public forum Thursday to solicit input on the
district's  2012-2013 budget. The board and administration  will review funding and listen to public comments on budget
issues.  Action will be  taken.  The meeting will begin at 2 p-m  in the board room of the Emmett Shockley Administration Building, 400 Cody Road. The meeting is open to the public.
Also, the school board will meet in executive -- or closed -- session at 4 p-m Thursday... followed by an open meeting at 5.
Topics to be addressed during  the closed session include the assignment or resignation of an employee... a  tort or unemployment claim... and the disposal of the former Columbus elementary  building and other properties.
The regular monthly meeting agenda includes the recognition of Deming High School student Maximilian 
Contreras who was awarded the New Mexico School Boards Association 2012 Excellence for Student Achievement Award.
The board also will consider  budget and handbook issues... setting the 2013 graduation date.. approving a  three-year district technology plan... updating the policy pertaining to public  participation at board meetings... and approving a Macho
Springs  Resolution.