Gallup-McKinley County Schools, NM

Work Session

The Gallup-McKinley County Schools board is holding a work session focused on board training and discussion of governance topics such as board oversight, decision-making, self-evaluation, strategic planning, and superintendent evaluation. No formal action will be taken during this session. The agenda is otherwise procedural, including approval of the agenda and adjournment.

• Training on Board Governance and Oversight
• Discussion of Decision Making and Board Self-Evaluation
• Strategic Planning and Goals discussion
• Superintendent Evaluation discussion
• No action to be taken during the session

Regular Meeting

The Gallup-McKinley County Schools Board will hold a regular meeting on August 20, 2026, at Ramah Elementary. The board will vote on a consent agenda covering financial transactions, student travel, a mental health teletherapy contract, asset disposals, and several memoranda of understanding. In new business, the board will consider adopting the 2026 McKinley County Hazard Mitigation Plan and approving legislative priorities for the New Mexico School Boards Association.

• Approval of financial transactions for August 20, 2026
• Travel approval for CTSO national and international leadership conferences (BPA, HOSA, SkillsUSA, TSA)
• Award of RFP-2026-45BK for student mental health teletherapy to TalkPath Live
• Adoption of the 2026 McKinley County Hazard Mitigation Plan
• Approval of legislative priorities including homelessness support, Indian Education Act funding, cannabis impact, and transportation funding

Work Session

The board will hold a work session featuring training by certified instruction. The session covers governance, decision making, and superintendent evaluation, though no action will be taken on these topics.

• Training on Board Governance and Oversight
• Discussion of Strategic Planning and Goals
• Discussion of Board Self-Evaluation
• Discussion of Superintendent Evaluation

Regular Meeting

The Gallup-McKinley County Schools Board holds its regular July 23, 2026 meeting to conduct procedural actions including officer elections, approval of prior meeting minutes, and adoption of consent items such as travel requests for professional development and disposal of surplus fixed assets.

• Election of Board President, Vice-President, and Secretary for 2026–2027
• Approval of staff travel to National Indian Education Conference (Buffalo, NY, Oct 6–10, 2026)
• Approval of staff travel to Office of Indian Education Annual Summit (Phoenix, AZ, Sep 7–10, 2026)
• Approval of disposal of fixed assets from multiple schools and departments
• Approval of supplemental construction and maintenance supplies contract ITB-2026-47RB

Special Meeting

The Gallup-McKinley County Schools Board will hold a special meeting to consider approving board travel to NMSBA and NSBA conferences and the legislative session for the 2026-2027 school year. Approval is required to meet state training mandates and maintain district accreditation. The meeting also includes routine procedural items such as approval of the agenda and adjournment.

• Approval of Board Travel to NMSBA Conferences, NSBA Conferences, and Legislative Session for SY 2026-2027 - Action

Regular Meeting

At this regular meeting, the board will vote on a consent agenda that includes awarding a construction contract for the new Thoreau High School to Jaynes Corporation, approving MOUs for student behavioral health and vision screenings, and other routine items. The board also recognized student achievements in HOSA, bike rally, and powerlifting.

• Award of Thoreau High School construction contract to Jaynes Corporation
• MOU with Navajo Treatment Center for Children for behavioral health services at no cost to district
• MOU with New Mexico Lions Operation KidSight for free vision screenings
• Approval of instructional PD contract with Empower Educational Consulting
• Approval of early graduation for one student (State ID 482572880)

Regular Meeting

The Gallup-McKinley County Schools board will recognize students for achievements in BPA, Film Prize Jr., Skills USA, HOSA, and bilingual seals. The board will also vote on consent agenda items including approval of financial transactions, out-of-state travel for bus technicians to Tulsa, and disposal of fixed assets from multiple schools. The meeting is largely ceremonial and routine.

• Recognition of Lauren Carviso for NMSBA 2026 Excellence in Student Achievement
• Recognition of 5 students and 1 advisor for Film Prize Jr. New Mexico Founder Circle Award
• Recognition of 12 students and 5 advisors for Skills USA state placements
• Recognition of 17 students and 2 advisors for HOSA state leadership conference results
• Consent agenda: approval of financial transactions, out-of-state travel for 7 bus technicians to Tulsa (June 1–4, 2026), and disposal of fixed assets from Crownpoint HS, Navajo ES, Tohatchi HS, and other sites

Special Meeting

The board held a special meeting to address a personnel discharge hearing for employee Latosca Guice. It approved the agenda, closed the meeting, and delegated authority to attorney Andrew M. Sanchez. The board then convened in executive session under the Open Meetings Act and later rendered a decision to discharge, reinstate, or continue the hearing.

• Discharge hearing for employee Latosca Guice (personnel matter)
• Executive session pursuant to Open Meetings Act 10-15-1(H)(2) and (7)
• Delegation of authority to counsel Andrew M. Sanchez to assist the board
• Motion to approve agenda and close meeting (approved)
• Render decision on outcome of hearing (discharge or reinstate)

Regular Meeting

The Gallup-McKinley County Schools Board will consider a consent agenda with several fiscal and contractual items at its regular meeting. The agenda includes approval of financial transactions, a state bilingual education funding application, MOUs with ABA therapy providers, and contracts for fuel tank maintenance, athletic uniforms, and leadership development consulting. Earlier, the board approved the meeting agenda and minutes from March 12, 2026, and recognized student achievements.

• Approval of SY26-27 Bilingual Multicultural Education Program Funding Application
• MOU with ABA Total Care NM LLC to provide IEP services for a student
• MOU with Brighter Strides ABA for school-based applied behavior analysis services
• Fuel Tank System Maintenance & Repairs contract awarded to United Uptime Services, Inc.
• Athletic Uniforms and Related Material bid awarded to multiple vendors including BSN, Bienali Promotions, Riddell, Varsity Spirit, and Cheerleading Company

The Board of Education approved pursuing judicial remedies to overturn or mitigate a Union arbitration decision. The Board denied a proposal to join Stride in litigation challenging HB253. Several operational contracts and subcommittee assignments were also approved.

• Approved judicial remedies to overturn/mitigate Union arbitration decision (3-1)
• Denied joining Stride in litigation to challenge HB253 (0-4)
• Approved Board travel to Indian Education Summit, May 6-7, 2026 (4-0)
• Approved Board of Education Subcommittee Assignments for Finance, Audit, Capital Outlay/Facilities, and Policy (4-0)
• Approved financial transactions for April 2, 2026 (4-0)
• Approved SY26-27 Bilingual Multicultural Education Program Funding Application (4-0)
• Approved MOUs with ABA Total Care NM LLC and Brighter Strides ABA (4-0)
• Approved contracts for fuel tank maintenance, athletic uniforms, and executive leadership consulting (4-0)

Regular Meeting

The Gallup-McKinley County Schools Board will act on a consent agenda that includes approval of new K-12 math instructional materials (Savvas for K-8, McGraw Hill for high school), a paving services contract award to Prestigious Paving, and changes to authorized signatories removing Mr. Hyatt. The board will also approve out-of-state travel requests and disposal of fixed assets. All items are expected to pass as a single consent motion unless removed by a board member.

• Approval of K-5 and 6-8 Math from Savvas Learning Company and 9-12 Math from McGraw Hill (Algebra 1, Algebra 2, Geometry, Financial Literacy)
• Award of paving services contract to Prestigious Paving (ITB-2026-17JK) on an as-needed basis
• Removal of Mr. Hyatt from authorized signatory lists for financial transactions and contracts
• Approval of out-of-state travel for NPHS students to National American Indian Science & Engineering Fair in Oklahoma City, April 9-12, 2026 (no cost to district)
• Approval of disposal of fixed assets from Gallup Central High School, Lincoln Elementary, and Student Support Center

Special Meeting/Work Session Day 2

The Gallup-McKinley County Schools Board reconvenes for day 2 of a special work session. No action will be taken; the board will discuss board governance, strategic planning, and superintendent evaluation. The meeting also includes notices of upcoming events such as the March 12 board meeting and spring break.

• Work session topics: Board Governance, Decision Making, Strategic Planning, High Quality Governance, Superintendent Evaluation
• Notice: March 12, 2026 – BOE Meeting at Crownpoint High School, 5:30 PM
• Notice: March 16-20, 2026 – Spring Break/No School
• Notice: March 30, 2026 – NMSBA Region I Meeting at GMCS Board Room, 5:30 PM

Special Meeting/Work Session - Day 1

The Gallup-McKinley County Schools Board held a special meeting/work session on February 26, 2026 at 54 Jemez Canyon Dam Rd, Bernalillo. The board voted to approve an interim superintendent contract and passed a consent agenda including financial transactions, board travel to the NMASBO Spring Budget conference, and disposal of fixed assets. A board work session on governance topics was held, and the meeting recessed until February 27 at the same location.

• Approval of Interim Superintendent Contract (ACTION)
• Approval of GMCS Financial Transactions for February 26, 2026 (CONSENT)
• Approval of Board Travel to NMASBO Spring Budget, March 18-20, 2026, Sandia Resort, Albuquerque (CONSENT)
• Student Travel: MESA students and chaperone to Nashville, TN, March 30-April 3, 2026 (No Cost to District) (CONSENT)
• Approval of Disposal of Fixed Assets for schools EDC, MNO, RAH, SSC, TLE (CONSENT)

Special Meeting

The Board of Education held a special meeting. They approved a settlement with K12/Stride following an executive session to discuss pending litigation. The settlement was approved by a 4-0 vote.

• Executive session under Section 10-15-1(H)(7) to discuss pending litigation with K12/Stride and settlement terms
• Discussion and approval of settlement with K12/Stride (motion carried, 4-0)

Regular Meeting

The board approved the consent agenda including financial transactions, out-of-state travel for conferences, a bus repair contract awarded to two vendors, a donation from Pilot Company for CTE programs, and several other routine items.

• Approval of GMCS Financial Transactions for January 26, 2026
• Approval of out-of-state travel for Melissa Bond and Kyndee Keeler to the Accelerate Ed Conference in Columbus, OH (no cost to district)
• Approval of bus repair and services contract awarded to 505 Truck Service LLC and Roberts Truck Service
• Approval of donation from Pilot Company for CTE Pathway Programs
• Approval of Memorandum of Understanding with Southwest University for practicum placement of three students

Special Meeting

This special meeting is largely procedural, with the only substantive item being a work session on strategic planning. No decisions or votes are scheduled; the board will discuss long-term priorities.

• Work session on strategic planning

Special Meeting

This special meeting includes seating newly elected board members, electing a board secretary, and approving the agenda. The board will then adjourn into executive session to discuss pending litigation (K12/Stride, Yazzie/Martinez, McFUSE, EEOC) and the superintendent's employment contract. No action will be taken in closed session.

• Oath of Office and seating of newly elected board members
• Election of Board Secretary (ACTION)
• Approval of Agenda (ACTION)
• Executive session under Section 10-15-1(H)(7) to discuss litigation and superintendent contract
• Discussion of litigation involving K12/Stride, Yazzie/Martinez, McFUSE, and EEOC