Gallup-McKinley County Schools public meetings in 2022
17 substantive meetings from 2022, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Regular Meeting
The Gallup-McKinley County Schools board is meeting to consider a consent agenda containing multiple procurement contracts, budget adjustments, staff travel approvals, and a research study request. Notable items include awarding a district-wide college career readiness curriculum contract to Project Lead the Way, new fleet vehicles from Rico Auto Complex, graduation supplies from Oak Hall Cap & Gown, signage from SignPlex and Education Technologies, and state lobbying services from JD Bullington Gov't Relations.
- RFP-2023-08BK: College Career Readiness Curriculum and Supplies awarded to Project Lead the Way
- ITB-2023-06GH: New fleet vehicles for construction and maintenance staff awarded to Rico Auto Complex
- ITB-2023-16BK: Re-bid graduation caps, gowns, and supplies awarded to Oak Hall Cap & Gown
- ITB-2023-17BK: Re-bid signage for district locations awarded to SignPlex and Education Technologies
- RFP-2023-14KC: State lobbying services awarded to JD Bullington Gov't Relations
Regular Meeting
The board will consider a consent agenda that includes multiple items to be approved by a single motion: a food supplies bid award to Lowe's Market and T&R Market, approval of financial transactions and budget adjustments, renewal of memoranda of understanding with various educational and tribal entities, out-of-state travel for a CTE site visit, and disposal of fixed assets. The meeting also includes approval of previous meeting minutes.
- Food supplies bid award to Lowe's Market and T&R Market (ITB-2023-07RB)
- Approval of GMCS financial transactions: budget decreases, increases, and transfers for 2022-2023
- Renewal of annual MOU with PMS at Gallup High School for School Based Health Center
- Approval of MOU between GMCS and NMSU-Dona Ana Community College for 2022-2023
- Approval of out-of-state travel for five staff to Kansas City, MO for CTE/Pathway Site Visit (Nov 6-9, 2022)
Special Meeting
The Gallup-McKinley County Schools Board of Education held a special meeting to consider and approve a Property Trade Agreement – Government to Government. The board voted unanimously to approve the exchange resolution, which was the sole substantive action item on the agenda.
- Approval of a Property Trade Agreement – Government to Government
Regular Meeting
The board approved a consent agenda including a new three-year collective bargaining agreement, extension of signing incentives for teachers and staff, and several vendor contracts. Also authorized MOUs for health services and the MESA program, and disposed of fixed assets.
- Approved 2022-2025 collective bargaining agreement
- Extended signing incentives: $3,000 for bus drivers/maintenance, relocation incentives for teachers/administrators/counselors through Feb 24, 2023
- Awarded RFP-2022-73RB for online/phone tutoring to Tutorfly Holdings Inc. (K-12 district-wide)
- Awarded ITB-2023-05RB for food vending carts to TopDogCarts.com LLC
- Authorized MOU with Presbyterian Medical Services for teen school-based health center
Regular Meeting
The Gallup-McKinley County Schools Board will vote on a consent agenda that bundles several routine actions. Items include approval of September financial transactions for the 2022‑2023 budget, a $17,664 backpack donation for 4,416 elementary students, a $15,000 scholarship for Gallup High School STEM graduates, and the disposal of fixed assets. The board will also adopt the consent agenda as a whole.
- Approve September 12 financial transactions for the 2022‑2023 budget (decreases, increases, intra‑ and inter‑district transfers)
- Approve backpack donation for 4,416 GMCS elementary students valued at $17,664
- Approve $15,000 scholarship (three $5,000 yearly awards) for Gallup High School STEM/vocational club graduates
- Approve disposal of fixed assets as listed in attached inventory documents
- Adopt the overall consent agenda
Regular Meeting
The Gallup-McKinley County Schools board approved a consent agenda with several items. Actions include awarding electrical and fence maintenance contracts, adding middle grades to Tse'Yi'Gai High School, approving a $5,000 stipend for CTSO advisors, and authorizing disposal of fixed assets. The board also approved staff training and board travel to a conference.
- Awarded ITB-2023-02GH electrical contract to Bixby Electric and Pluma LLC
- Awarded ITB-2023-01GH fence contract to Gallup Fence and Construction
- Approved adding grades 6, 7, and 8 to Tse'Yi'Gai High School for 2022-23
- Approved $5,000 annual stipend for CTSO advisors
- Approved disposal of fixed assets
Regular Meeting
The Gallup-McKinley County Schools Board approved the consent agenda, including a multi-source award to six architectural and engineering firms for smaller construction projects such as teacher housing, roofs, and HVAC systems. Other approved items include construction supplies contracts, budget adjustments, a $50,000 planning grant, and several agreements with outside organizations. The board also approved travel for a board member and the disposal of fixed assets.
- Award of architectural/engineering services to Bridgers & Paxton, Buffalo Design, Dyron Murphy, FBT, SMPC, and Vigil & Associates for multiple projects
- Approval of construction and maintenance supplies contracts with Bubany Supply, Consolidated Electrical Distributors, and Gallup Lumber & Supply
- Approval of 2021-2022 budget decreases, increases, and adjustment transfers
- Approval of a $50,000 PED Planning Grant
- Approval of a Memorandum of Agreement between GMCS and McKinley County SNAPS
Regular Meeting
The board will elect officers, approve minutes, and consider a consent agenda with multiple contract awards, including teacher housing management, phonics/language arts program, instructional professional development, fleet repairs, and parent engagement training. All consent items are voted on as a single block unless a board member requests removal of an item.
- Election of board president, vice president, and secretary
- Award of teacher housing property management to KRS Enterprises (RFP-2022-68BK)
- Award of phonics and language arts program for grades 3-5 to Empower Educational Consulting (RFP-2022-61RB)
- Multi-award for fleet repairs and maintenance to Gurley Motor Company, Pit Stop Body Shop, and Semilla Inc. (RFP-2022-56GH)
- Approval of financial transactions and disposal of fixed assets
Regular Meeting
The Gallup-McKinley County Schools Board will consider a consent agenda with multiple procurement awards, including contracts for cooperative learning professional development, glass and glazing services, Tellabs optical network support, retrofitting district facilities with automatic faucets and bottle fill stations, a video creation platform, and a student placement agreement with Northern Arizona University. The board will also approve financial transactions and certification of fixed assets.
- Award of RFP-2022-51RB for Cooperative Learning Strategies to Kagan Professional Development
- Award of RFP-2022-52BK for Glass & Glazing Services to Shiprock Windows and Glass
- Award of RFP-2022-65BK for retrofitting district facilities with automatic faucets, flushers, and bottle fill stations to Dallago Corporation and Morty's LLC
- Award of RFP-2022-54BK for Video Creation Platform to Powtoon
- Approval of Northern Arizona University Student Placement Agreement for student teaching
Regular Meeting
The Gallup-McKinley County Schools Board will vote on a consent agenda that includes multiple contract awards and program approvals. Key actions include awarding a contract for special education management services to The Stepping Stones Group, a food service management contract to Southwest Foodservice Excellence, and several other procurement items. The board will also approve financial transactions, a book donation valued at $750,000, and applications for state and federal education funding.
- Special education management services contract awarded to The Stepping Stones Group (RFP-2022-67KC)
- Food service management contract awarded to Southwest Foodservice Excellence (RFP-2022-45KC)
- Athletic uniforms and materials contracts awarded to BSN Sports, Cheerleading Company, Inc., Mr. Teez Global LLC, and Riddell (RFP-2022-53GH)
- Bulk fuel contract awarded to Truman Arnold Companies (ITB-2022-59RB)
- Reader to Reader book donation valued at $750,000 for 2022-2027
Regular Meeting
The Gallup-McKinley County School Board considered consent agenda items including approval of a redistricting consulting services contract with Architectural Research Consultants, Inc., bid awards for event rentals and UV robot maintenance, and approval of early graduates and research. All items were approved by a 3-0 vote with one member absent.
- Award of redistricting consulting RFP to Architectural Research Consultants, Inc. for non-partisan redistricting
- Award of bid ITB-2022-49GH for event rental equipment and services to Big Mike's Rental, Del Ray Photography, and RAH Photography
- Award of bid ITB-2022-48GH for UV robot maintenance to SNAP Solutions
- Approval of early graduates Pyper Jones and Nichole Maia from NMDCA for Spring 2022
- Approval of research 'Culturally Relevant Dialogic Reading to Increase Vocabulary in Navajo Preschoolers with Disabilities' by Candi Running Bear
Special Meeting
The Gallup-McKinley County Schools Board approved the meeting agenda and a consent agenda that included a bid for mobile homes, a revised preventative maintenance plan, and out‑of‑state travel for four students and two chaperones. An executive session was held to discuss the superintendent evaluation, after which the board voted to approve that evaluation. The meeting concluded with an adjournment motion.
- Approval to bid mobile homes (Consent Item A)
- Approval of revised GMCS Preventative Maintenance Plan (Consent Item B)
- Approval of out‑of‑state travel for Tohatchi High School BPA students and chaperones (Consent Item C)
- Approval of superintendent evaluation (New Business Item A)
- Approval of consent agenda (Consent Item D)
Regular Meeting Canceled
The April 11, 2022 regular meeting of the Gallup-McKinley County Schools board was canceled. No decisions or discussions occurred as a result.
- Proposed award of network infrastructure upgrade contract to ConvergeOne for nine school sites (canceled)
- Proposed award of mobile homes contract to Zia Factory Outlet for teacher housing (canceled)
- Proposed award of event rental and services contracts to Big Mike's Rental, Del Ray Photography, and RAH Photography (canceled)
- Approval of financial transactions and budget adjustments scheduled (canceled)
- Permanent cash transfer from closed GRAD's program accounts (canceled)
Regular Meeting
The Gallup-McKinley County Schools Board approved a consent agenda including a 3% salary increase for McFuse bargaining unit members, a contract with ConvergeOne for network infrastructure upgrades, and a resolution providing insurance to eligible part-time employees. The board also approved financial transactions and disposal of fixed assets. A public comment period was held.
- Approval of tentative agreement between McFuse and GMCS for 3% salary increase from 4/1/2022 to 6/30/2022
- Award of RFP-2022-24KC to ConvergeOne for E-Rate eligible network infrastructure upgrades at nine school sites
- Approval of Part-Time Employee Resolution providing insurance to eligible part-time employees working 15-20 hours per week
- Approval of GMCS financial transactions and budget adjustments for March 28, 2022
- Approval of disposal of fixed assets from multiple schools
Regular Meeting
The Gallup-McKinley County Schools Board approved a consent agenda containing multiple contracts and routine actions. Key awards include a network infrastructure upgrade at nine schools and a district-wide security camera and door access system, both to ConvergeOne. Also approved were STEM kit contracts, textbook adoption, disposal of fixed assets, board travel, and a Head Start MOU renewal.
- Award of RFP-2022-24KC for E-Rate eligible network infrastructure upgrades at nine school sites to ConvergeOne
- Award of RFP-2022-42RB for district-wide security camera and door access systems to ConvergeOne
- Approval of eight separate STEM kit contracts (Project Lead the Way and STEMfinity) for secondary school classrooms
- Approval of textbook adoption for English Language Arts, Spanish Language Arts, and English Language Development for K-8
- Approval of board member travel to National School Board Association Conference in San Diego
Regular Meeting
The Gallup-McKinley County Schools Board is meeting for a regular session. They will recognize Spelling Bee winners and a school nurse, approve prior minutes, and vote on a consent agenda that includes awarding a contract for campus master plans and educational specifications for Crownpoint High and Navajo Pine High schools, asbestos abatement and demolition at Crownpoint Middle School, disposal of fixed assets, out-of-state travel for staff, and early graduation. Public comment is limited to agenda topics.
- Award RFP-2022-16MA to Architectural Research Consultants for Campus Master Plan and Educational Specifications for Crownpoint High and Navajo Pine High
- Award ITB-2022-15KC to Grancor Environmental for asbestos abatement and demolition of two vacant buildings at Crownpoint Middle School
- Approval of out-of-state travel for seven staff to attend the 2022 National School Social Worker Conference in Chicago, IL
- Disposal of fixed assets from various schools (FAA, GHS, RAE, SSC, TECH)
- Early graduation approval for one student from McKinley Academy
Regular Meeting
The board approved consent agenda items including awarding a contract to Cooperative Strategies, LLC for a feasibility study and master plan for a new Gallup High School, and a contract for a K-12 Social Emotional Learning curriculum. Also approved budget adjustments, financial transactions, and disposal of fixed assets. Public comment was limited to agenda topics.
- Award of RFP-2022-17MA to Cooperative Strategies, LLC for Gallup High School feasibility study, campus master plan, and educational specifications
- Award of RFP-2022-11KC for Social Emotional Learning digital and print curriculum and support services
- Approval of budget adjustments, increases, and inter/intra-transfers for 2021-2022
- Approval of disposal of fixed assets from multiple schools
- Public comment limited to agenda items under board policy