ALCS Governing Council Information and Members
The ALCS Governing Council acts as the “school board” for the charter school. We are not elected by the community at large but nominated and appointed by a committee that represents students, staff, community and council members. The Governing Council has 5-9 members who meet monthly and also serve on committees that work on policy, curriculum, finances, health and safety of the school. We are all volunteers dedicated to the success of students and the school. We work directly with the Public Education Department and as such must attend annual training events and follow compliance mandates.
Our role is to supervise the Director to ensure academic achievement and financial accountability.
Meetings are generally held the second Thursday of the month at 5:30 pm.
We welcome public to attend and always have an opening on the agenda for public comment at the beginning of each meeting. Agendas and Minutes will be posted on the website for public review.
Governing Council meets on the second Thursday of the month. The link is on the calendar.
Click HERE to watch live streamed meetings.
Click HERE to watch archived meetings.
Click HERE to view Agendas and Minutes for the monthly Governing Council Meetings
Click HERE to view the Governing Council By Laws
Click HERE to view the Open Meetings Act
Our role is to supervise the Director to ensure academic achievement and financial accountability.
Meetings are generally held the second Thursday of the month at 5:30 pm.
We welcome public to attend and always have an opening on the agenda for public comment at the beginning of each meeting. Agendas and Minutes will be posted on the website for public review.
Governing Council meets on the second Thursday of the month. The link is on the calendar.
Click HERE to watch live streamed meetings.
Click HERE to watch archived meetings.
Click HERE to view Agendas and Minutes for the monthly Governing Council Meetings
Click HERE to view the Governing Council By Laws
Click HERE to view the Open Meetings Act
Governing Council Members
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Harry Browne, Chairperson
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Jim McIntosh, Secretary
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“Think Outside the Desk” is our school’s bumper-sticker manifesto. When I first heard about Aldo Leopold Charter from a friend, I was so inspired by the little school’s gumption that I returned to education after a 7-year hiatus as a hospital & home-health nurse. I believed then, and still believe, that the school’s philosophy points toward a new & better path for educating young people. Our little public charter school, whose name honors the conservation visionary Aldo Leopold, is stationed on the campus of Western New Mexico University—but we try to depart campus whenever we can.
As for me, I logged in 32 years of teaching—14 with Aldo Leopold Charter—& despite retiring at the end of the 2023 school year, I remain passionate about education and continue to spread the word about the benefits of global education, having completed a brief tour of duty in Senegal last spring as part of the Fulbright Teachers for Global Classrooms program. In retirement, I’ve been pursuing many long-postponed projects, but I continue to find time to run (and sometimes build) local trails, camp, cycle, and—bless my longsuffering partner Chris—poke around obscure historic sites in the Southwest. Finally, I admit that I am the unbearably opinionated host of a weekly community-radio music program, Tower of Song, on KURU 89.1 FM.
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“Think Outside the Desk” is our school’s bumper-sticker manifesto. When I first heard about Aldo Leopold Charter from a friend, I was so inspired by the little school’s gumption that I returned to education after a 7-year hiatus as a hospital & home-health nurse. I believed then, and still believe, that the school’s philosophy points toward a new & better path for educating young people. Our little public charter school, whose name honors the conservation visionary Aldo Leopold, is stationed on the campus of Western New Mexico University—but we try to depart campus whenever we can.
As for me, I logged in 32 years of teaching—14 with Aldo Leopold Charter—& despite retiring at the end of the 2023 school year, I remain passionate about education and continue to spread the word about the benefits of global education, having completed a brief tour of duty in Senegal last spring as part of the Fulbright Teachers for Global Classrooms program. In retirement, I’ve been pursuing many long-postponed projects, but I continue to find time to run (and sometimes build) local trails, camp, cycle, and—bless my longsuffering partner Chris—poke around obscure historic sites in the Southwest. Finally, I admit that I am the unbearably opinionated host of a weekly community-radio music program, Tower of Song, on KURU 89.1 FM.
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Alexandra Tager, Member
[email protected] Alexandra Tager has spent her working life in fields that require rallying folks around a cause, or assembling folks for a good time or an enriching experience. Fundraising, catering, political organizing, event management-- formerly as the Program Manager for The Mimbres Region Arts Council and currently as the Program Coordinator for WNMU Department of Cultural Affairs-- she has been deeply involved in civic life and has been enriched by every moment. As the mother of an Aldo middle schooler, her aim is to take that experience and employ it in service of the students of Aldo. She maintains that moving to Silver City from the East Coast and settling here 16 years ago was one of the best decisions she ever made, and she is so grateful to have a school that shares her values and gives kids the tools they need to thrive in an ever-evolving world. Tanya Rivers, Member
A dedicated math educator with over 20 years of experience, Tanya has taught all levels of mathematics to diverse student populations and firmly believes in every individual’s ability to learn. Her service on the New Mexico Math & Science Advisory Council deepened her understanding of public education challenges, and Tanya remains committed to supporting and strengthening our local math education ecosystem. As a team player and problem solver, she brings collaborative experience from non-profit boards in Silver City and committee work at WNMU. Tanya is truly passionate about the mission of ALCS and eager to contribute to its continued success and the growth of its students and community. |
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Quorum Notice
Please note that there will be social occasions during which a quorum of the council may be present outside of a scheduled governing council meeting. Including but not limited to training, community, and school events. No board business will be discussed at these times.
