Gallup-McKinley County Schools public meetings in 2023
19 substantive meetings from 2023, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Special Meeting
The Gallup-McKinley County Schools board is holding a special meeting to conduct a discharge hearing for employee Laverne Casamero in a closed executive session. After the hearing, the board will reconvene to vote on whether to discharge or reinstate the employee. The agenda also includes opening procedural items and adjournment.
- Discharge hearing for employee Laverne Casamero under Open Meetings Act
🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
Regular Meeting
The Gallup-McKinley County Schools board is meeting to act on a consent agenda including a grading policy update, several procurement contracts, out-of-state travel, and a memorandum of understanding with Western New Mexico University. The consent agenda bundles routine items for a single vote unless a member requests separate discussion.
- Approval of grading policy update (Policy I-6711 IKA-R) regarding grading/assessment systems
- Award of ancillary services contract to Bilingual Therapies and National Recruiting Consultants
- Award of paving services contract to Prestigious Paving LLC
- Approval of out-of-state travel to Minneapolis and St. Louis
- Approval of memorandum of understanding with WNMU for counseling practicum/internship at Destination Career Academy
🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
Regular Meeting
The board will vote on a consent agenda that includes approval of financial transactions and several partnership agreements. The MOA with McKinley County Community Services supports student safety and wellbeing. The MOU with Gallup Solar establishes a Solar Team for Tse' Yi' Gai' High School students to install off-grid solar systems on the Navajo Nation. The MOU with Growth Sector supports a STEM Core dual credit program with National Lab internships. A public comment period is also scheduled.
- Approval of consent agenda including financial transactions and multiple agreements
- MOA with McKinley County Community Services for student safety (Teen Court, DWI program)
- MOU with Gallup Solar for Solar Team at Tse' Yi' Gai' High School
- MOU with Growth Sector for STEM Core engineering dual credit and internships
- Public comment period
Regular Meeting
The Gallup-McKinley County Schools Board will adopt several consent agenda items, including financial transactions, travel authorizations, research approval, and a waiver for a district employee to participate in a procurement contract. It will also approve a memorandum of understanding with WNMU College of Education and the disposal of fixed assets for multiple schools. The board will vote to approve the entire consent agenda in a single motion.
- Waiver allowing employee participation in procurement contract with All American (Resolution Waiver W Jones All American)
- Memorandum of Understanding between GMCS and WNMU College of Education for field experience programs
- Disposal of fixed assets for Catherine A. Miller Elementary, Crownpoint High, Jefferson Elementary, and Ramah Elementary
- Approval of out-of-state travel for MHS Dance Team (10 students, 2 chaperones) to Orlando, FL, Feb 1‑6 2024
- Approval of out-of-state travel for two 5th‑grade teachers to St. Louis, MO, Jan 29‑31 2024 for PLTW conference
🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
Regular Meeting
The board will vote on a consent agenda that includes 11 items such as financial transactions, teacher training trips, an MOU with New Mexico MESA, a $10,000 signing incentive for directors, an organizational chart update, disposal of fixed assets, a partnership with Amigo Automotive Center and Toyota, and out-of-state travel for a Blue Ribbon ceremony. Opening items include approval of the agenda and minutes from September 25, 2023.
- Approval of $10,000 signing incentive for directors effective through February 1, 2024
- Approval of MOU with New Mexico MESA for 11 schools including Chief Manuelito Middle, Crownpoint, Gallup Middle, and others
- Approval of partnership agreement with Amigo Automotive Center and Toyota Motor North America from July 2023 to May 2029
- Approval of out-of-state travel for Lincoln Elementary staff to attend Blue Ribbon Ceremony in Washington, D.C. (Nov 15–18, 2023)
- Approval of disposal of fixed assets from M&O, Ramah Elementary, and SSC Title I
🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
Regular Meeting
The board approved a consent agenda including financial transactions for September 25, 2023, budget adjustments, annual signatory authority, and organizational chart changes. It authorized recruiting additional GMCS security personnel and extended recruitment/signing incentives for teachers through February 1, 2024. The board also approved an athletic addenda for assistant golf coach and disposed of fixed assets from multiple schools. Public comment was limited to agenda topics.
- Approval of 2023-2024 budget adjustments (increases, decreases, intra/inter-transfers)
- Authorization to recruit additional GMCS security personnel for all campuses
- Extension of recruitment/signing incentives for teachers through Feb 1, 2024
- Approval of athletic addenda for assistant golf coach ($3,300 per season)
- Disposal of fixed assets from eight schools including Gallup Central High, Gallup Middle, Indian Hills Elementary, Ramah Elementary, Thoreau Elementary, Tohatchi Elementary, Turpen Elementary, and SSC Technology
🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
Regular Meeting
The board approved the consent agenda, which includes contracts for residential property management, cargo storage containers, metal salvage, and budget adjustments. A public comment session was held. The meeting also included approval of previous meeting minutes and an out-of-state travel request for the superintendent.
- Residential property management services contract awarded to KRS Enterprises LLC for teacherages
- Re-bid cargo storage containers awarded to Kachina Rentals
- On-call metal salvage service contract awarded to Bonaguidi Construction
- Approval of 2023-2024 budget decreases, increases, and transfers
- Disposal of fixed assets at Indian Hills Elementary
🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
Regular Meeting
The Board of Education met to elect its President, Vice-President, and Secretary for the 2023-2024 school year. The meeting also included a consent agenda covering various district financial transactions, educational programs, and construction service awards.
- Election of Board officers for the 2023-2024 school year
- Contract award to Palomar Modular Buildings, LLC for teacher housing modular units
- Contract award to IXL Learning for literacy and math intervention programs
- Donation of 3,000 backpacks valued at $7,425 from Baby2Baby
- Student affiliation agreement with Rehoboth McKinley Christian Health Care Services
🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
Regular Meeting
The Gallup-McKinley County Schools Board will consider a consent agenda including multiple contract awards for Medicaid billing, motor oil, promotional items, legal services, concession services, and staffing for private schools. The board will also approve financial transactions and board travel for conferences. The meeting includes routine approval of minutes and agenda.
- Award of Medicaid claims consulting contract to The Stepping Stones Group (RFP-2023-56KC)
- Multiple award for motor oil and lubricants to RelaDyne Inc., Safety-Kleen Systems Inc., and Senergy Petroleum LLC (ITB-2023-48HC)
- Award for promotional items, trophies, and awards to multiple vendors including All Sports Trophies and Gandy Ink (ITB-2023-52BK)
- Award of legal services to Himes, Petrarca & Fester Chtd, Modrall Sperling, and Walsh Gallegos Trevino Kyle & Robinson P.C. (RFP-2023-44BK)
- Approval of 2022-2023 budget decreases, increases, and intra/inter-transfers
Special Meeting
The board will vote on a consent agenda that includes approval of financial transactions, a re-bid for automotive glass, an IDEA B grant application, and memorandums of understanding for dual credit programs with 10 colleges and universities.
- Approval of 2022-2023 budget decrease and increase
- Re-bid ITB-2023-53RB for automotive glass recommended to Auto Glass and Construction Inc.
- Approval of IDEA B grant application for SY 2023-2024
- Approval of 10 dual credit MOUs with NM Highlands, Dine' College, San Juan College, ENMU-Roswell, NMSU-Grants, UNM-Gallup, ENMU-main, NMSU-Alamogordo, Santa Fe Community College, and UNM-Valencia
🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
Regular Meeting
The Gallup-McKinley County Schools Board will consider a consent agenda containing multiple procurement awards, including contracts for positive culture and behavior support (PowerSchool Group LLC), electrical services (Warren Power Services LLC), fleet parts (multiple vendors), and ancillary services (multiple providers). The board will also vote on two ethics waivers allowing district employees' family businesses to participate in procurement (KRS Enterprises and The Stepping Stones Group), a student affiliation agreement with Rehoboth McKinley Christian Health Care Services, and financial transactions. A student achievement award recognition is also scheduled.
- Award of Positive Culture and Behavior Support contract to PowerSchool Group LLC
- Award of Electrical Services contract to Warren Power Services LLC
- Multiple awards for Fleet Bus, Auto & Equipment Parts to Champion Ford, Neopart Transit LLC, O'Reilly Auto Parts, Poor Boys Discount Auto Parts, Rico Auto Complex, U.S. Distributing Inc.
- Ethics waiver for employee family interest in property management contract with KRS Enterprises LLC
- Ethics waiver for employee family interest in ancillary services contract with The Stepping Stones Group
🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
Regular Meeting
The Gallup-McKinley County Schools Board will consider a consent agenda that includes approval of a Facilities Master Plan contract with Capital AE, financial transactions, a collaborative agreement with UNM Health Sciences Center, and other routine items. Public comment is limited to agenda topics.
- Approval of Facilities Master Plan contract to Capital AE (RFP-2023-36HC)
- Approval of SY2023-2024 Open Meetings Act Resolution
- Collaborative agreement between UNM Health Sciences Center and GMCS McKinley Academy for Health Careers Opportunity Program
- Approval of GMCS Financial Transactions for May 22, 2023 (budget increases, decreases, transfers)
- Approval of out-of-state travel for Deputy Superintendent Jvanna Hanks to ASBO International Conference in National Harbor, MD
🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
Regular Meeting
The Gallup-McKinley County Schools Board will consider awarding design professional services contracts for new construction of Thoreau High School to FBT Architects and David Skeet Elementary to Dyron Murphy Architects. The consent agenda also includes approval of financial transactions, out-of-state travel for students and staff, a Title III budget proposal, and an elementary fine arts grant. The meeting will open with recognitions and a JROTC presentation.
- Award design services for new Thoreau High School to FBT Architects (RFP-2023-24HC)
- Award design services for new David Skeet Elementary and teacher housing to Dyron Murphy Architects (RFP-2023-26GH)
- Approve 2022-2023 budget decreases, increases, and adjustments
- Approve out-of-state travel for Skills USA National Leadership Conference (Atlanta, GA) and Verkada Conference (Austin, TX)
- Approve 2023-24 Title III budget and Elementary Fine Arts Grant
Regular Meeting
The Gallup-McKinley County Schools Board will consider a consent agenda with multiple action items, including adoption of Savvas Learning Company textbooks for social studies (6-12), a $41,750 donation for the homeless department, and approval of bus fleet painting services. The board will also recognize girls basketball state champions and hear public comment limited to agenda topics.
- Recognition of Tohatchi High School (3-A) and Gallup High School (4-A) girls basketball state champions
- Approval of on-demand bus and fleet painting services price agreement with New Mexico Fleet Design, LLC
- Approval of GMCS financial transactions including budget decreases, increases, and transfers for April 10, 2023
- Adoption of Savvas Learning Company social studies textbooks for grades 6-8 and 9-12 for SY 2023-2024
- Acceptance of a $41,750 donation from Soles 4 Souls to support the McKinney-Vento Homeless Department
Special Meeting
This special meeting of the Gallup-McKinley County Schools Board includes votes on three action items: awarding a construction contract for Red Rock Elementary School, approving school supply kits for students and teachers, and a resolution to debar Mitchell McGee and E-Cycle New Mexico from contracts for three years.
- Approval of Red Rock Elementary School construction contract awarded to Bradbury Stamm Construction Inc.
- Approval of school supply kits contract awarded to EduKit Inc. for students and teachers
- Resolution to debar Mitchell D. McGee and E-Cycle New Mexico from district contracts for up to 3 years
- Board will review debarment record as required by New Mexico Procurement Code
Regular Meeting
The Gallup-McKinley County Schools Board will vote on a consent agenda with multiple items, including contract awards for interactive projectors, commercial kitchen equipment, and school pictures, as well as student trip approvals and policy resolutions. Among the resolutions are a waiver to allow a district employee to participate in a procurement process for all-terrain vehicles and plows, and a resolution to provide insurance to part-time employees working 15–20 hours per week.
- Award of interactive projector bid to High Project Group, Inc.
- Award of commercial kitchen equipment bid to Douglas Food Stores
- Resolution to waive procurement rules for employee participation in a contract for all-terrain vehicles, plows, and trailers
- Resolution to provide insurance to part-time employees working 15–20 hours per week
- Approval of student trips: Miyamura High (Phoenix), Ramah High (Anaheim), Tohatchi High (Anaheim)
Regular Meeting
The board will act on consent agenda items including awarding a contract for weed, brush, and vermin control services to Four Corners Weed Control and a design contract for Gallup Central High School vocational building to Vigil & Associates Architectural Group. They will also approve financial transactions and disposal of fixed assets. The meeting includes recognition of spelling bee champions and state scholars.
- Award of ITB-2023-23KC weed, brush, and vermin control contract to Four Corners Weed Control
- Award of RFP-2023-20BK Central High School redesign contract to Vigil & Associates Architectural Group
- Approval of 2022-2023 budget increases, decreases, and transfers
- Approval of disposal of fixed assets for Gallup Central High School
- Recognition of Spelling Bee Champions and 2022 State Assessment Board Scholars
Regular Meeting
The Gallup‑McKinley County Schools Board will approve its agenda and minutes, then consider a consent agenda covering multiple contracts and actions. Items include a contract for district‑wide internet service (RFP‑2023‑18HC) awarded to Sacred Wind Communications, a purchase of new trailer parts (ITB‑2023‑22GH), several out‑of‑state travel approvals for staff, a senior class trip to Arlington, TX, and the disposal of fixed assets. All consent items will be approved together by a single motion.
- Approval of Internet Access E‑Rate contract (RFP‑2023‑18HC) with Sacred Wind Communications
- Approval of new trailer parts contract (ITB‑2023‑22GH)
- Approval of out‑of‑state travel for Kyndee Keeler and staff to Porterville, CA
- Approval of Thoreau High senior trip to Arlington, TX (40 students, 4 chaperones)
- Approval of disposal of fixed assets (inventory and equipment)
🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
Regular Meeting
The board will approve the meeting agenda, minutes from Dec 5 2022, and a consent agenda covering multiple items. Key actions include awarding a contract for new all‑terrain vehicles with plows and trailers to High Desert Cycles, approving financial adjustments for the 2022‑2023 budget, and authorizing various travel, student‑activity, and university partnership agreements.
- Award contract for new ATVs with plows and trailers to High Desert Cycles
- Approve GMCS financial transactions and budget adjustments for 2022‑2023
- Approve out‑of‑state travel to Orlando, FL for the NSBA conference (April 1‑3, 2023)
- Approve MOU with New Mexico State University‑Alamogordo and GMCS
- Approve disposal of fixed assets