Gallup-McKinley County Schools public meetings in 2025
19 substantive meetings from 2025, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Regular Meeting
The Gallup-McKinley County Schools Board of Education will hold a regular meeting to act on a consent agenda containing multiple contract awards, MOUs, and financial transactions. The board will also consider new business to designate staff signature authority and then adjourn into executive session to discuss ongoing litigation involving K12/Stride, Yazzie/Martinez, and the EEOC.
- Approval of consent items including contracts for bicycle maintenance (Bikeworks ABQ), lit fiber services (Sacred Wind Communications), pumping/toilet services (Mortys LLC), and pest control (Plunkett's Pest Control)
- Approval of MOUs with Navajo Head Start and Fort Defiance Indian Hospital Board for school health services
- New business: approve staff members designated with signature authority for contracts and financial transactions
- Executive session to discuss pending litigation (K12/Stride, Yazzie/Martinez, EEOC)
- Approval of disposal of fixed assets and rescission/replacement of board policies
Regular Meeting
The Gallup-McKinley County Schools Board of Education held a regular meeting on November 17, 2025. The board elected new officers for Board President and Vice-President, approved a consent agenda including financial transactions, early graduations, a mobile homes contract, and MOUs with Zuni Tribal Council and University of Phoenix. In executive session, the board discussed pending litigation and the succession plan for the superintendent, then voted to select a successor and execute a contract upon the current superintendent's retirement.
- Elected new Board President and Vice-President
- Approved ITB-2026-01BK for mobile homes from Zia Factory Outlet Mobile Home Sales
- Approved MOU with Zuni Tribal Council for language program
- Approved MOU with University of Phoenix for practicum and student teaching
- Approved selection of successor Superintendent and contract execution
Regular Meeting
The Gallup-McKinley County Schools Board approved a plan for hiring a future superintendent, discussed in open session before an executive session on the same topic. They also approved 2026 graduation dates, a Red Ribbon Week proclamation, a waiver for Controlled Air & Metal Co. due to an employee's family ties, and a policy change adding technical certifications to classified employee requirements. The board will enter executive session to discuss pending litigation including cases against Stride Inc. and the EEOC.
- Authorized board officers to work with attorney on superintendent hiring plan
- Approved waiver for Controlled Air & Metal Co. (CAMCO) to participate in procurement despite employee family financial interest
- Approved 2026 graduation dates: May 20-22 at various schools
- Modified Board Policy G-6600 to add technical certifications to minimum qualifications for classified employees
- Executive session to discuss pending litigation with Stride Inc., EEOC, E-Cycle, and PED
Regular Meeting
The board will decide on a consent agenda including financial transactions, out-of-state travel, mobile home purchase, hazardous waste disposal, Indian policies, fixed asset disposal, and an MOU with NM MESA. New business includes approval of the school safety plan and six legislative resolutions addressing homelessness, cash balances, drugs and safety, adequacy standards, award timelines, and the Yazzie/Martinez lawsuit. The board will also hold an executive session to discuss pending litigation with Stride Inc. and the EEOC.
- Approval of mobile homes purchase from Zia Factory Outlet Mobile Home Sales (ITB-2026-01BK)
- Approval of hazardous, chemical, medical waste removal bid award to Advanced Environmental Solutions, Inc. and D&H United Fueling Solutions, Inc.
- Approval of 2025-26 Indian Policies and Procedures
- Approval of six legislative resolutions including one on the Yazzie/Martinez lawsuit
- Approval of school safety plan assurances per NMAC 6.29.1
Regular Meeting
The board approved a consent agenda including financial transactions, MOUs with UNM and Southwest Indian Foundation for internship programs, and disposal of fixed assets from multiple schools. In new business, they approved a formal certification to indemnify employees acting in the course and scope of employment. The board will hold an executive session to discuss pending litigation initiated by the district against the Public Education Department. Reports on the McKinney-Vento program, McKinley Tech School building, and athletics were also presented.
- Approval of MOU with University of New Mexico for diagnostician internship opportunities in Special Education
- Approval of MOU with Southwest Indian Foundation (SWIF) for GMCS internships
- Disposal of fixed assets from Crownpoint Elementary, David Skeet Elementary, Gallup Mid School, and other schools
- Approval of formal certification to indemnify employees under law when acting in course and scope of employment
- Executive session to discuss pending litigation against the Public Education Department
Special Meeting
The board will take action to re-adopt a resolution from July 11, 2025, to cure potential Open Meetings Act violations alleged by the New Mexico Department of Justice. The board will also enter executive session to discuss pending litigation with Stride Inc. and the EEOC, and to address further OMA compliance.
- Discussion and action to readopt resolution curing OMA violations from July 11, 2025, meeting
- Board will enter executive session to discuss litigation with Stride Inc. and EEOC
- Board to review pending litigation and apply best practices to prevent further lawsuits
- Board approved the agenda and adjourned the meeting
Regular Meeting
The Gallup-McKinley County Schools Board held its regular meeting on August 11, 2025, approving the agenda, prior meeting minutes, and a consent agenda containing multiple items. Actions include approval of financial transactions, acceptance of a 1,008-backpack donation from Baby2Baby, and approval of memoranda of understanding with Arizona State University and the University of New Mexico Gallup for teacher education programs.
- Recognition of HOSA and SkillsUSA student winners from state and international conferences
- Approval of financial transactions for decreases, increases, and transfers (no dollar amounts listed)
- Acceptance of 1,008 backpacks donated by Baby2Baby
- Approval of MOU with Arizona State University for student teaching opportunities
- Approval of MOU with University of New Mexico Regents for an Alternative Teacher Education Program
Regular Meeting
The board approved the 2025-2026 school calendar and a new grading/assessment policy (I-6711 IKA-R) with two abstentions. It also elected a president and vice-president for the school year, approved consent agenda items including financial transactions and travel, and received a report on the Multi-Jurisdictional Hazard Mitigation Plan 2026 update.
- Approved 2025-2026 school calendar
- Approved Grading/Assessment Systems Policy I-6711 IKA-R (2 abstentions)
- Elected president and vice-president of the Board of Education for SY 2025-26
- Approved consent agenda including GMCS financial transactions and travel to AASA Conference in Nashville
- Approved FY25 addenda for athletics, rural, activity, and other programs
🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
Special Meeting
This special meeting was largely procedural. The board voted to approve the Open Meeting Act for the 2025-2026 school year, adopted the agenda, and adjourned.
- Approval of Open Meeting Act for SY 2025-2026
Special Meeting
This is a special meeting of the Gallup-McKinley County Schools Board. The board will hold an executive session to conduct a personnel hearing regarding the proposed discharge of employee Sawyer Masonjones. Following the hearing, the board will vote on whether to discharge, reinstate, or continue the hearing.
- Executive session under Section 10-15-1(H)(2) and (3) for personnel matter
- Personnel hearing on the discharge of Mr. Sawyer Masonjones
- Action to render decision on discharge, reinstatement, or continuance
- Meeting adjourned and reconvened same day for decision
Regular Meeting
The Gallup-McKinley County School Board will consider a consent agenda that includes approval of financial transactions, the IDEA-B application for 2025-2026, and several procurement contracts—aggregate materials, fleet vehicles, IT services, and pest control—all awarded to specific vendors. The board will also approve minutes from previous meetings and hear public comment. Most items are routine and procedural.
- Approval of IDEA-B Application for school year 2025-2026
- Award of ITB-2025-18BK for aggregate materials to VHCC, LLC dba Vernon Hamilton Construction Company
- Award of on-demand fleet vehicles contract to PFVT Motors LLC dba Peoria Ford
- Award of Information Technology Professional Services and Network Maintenance to ConvergeOne
- Approval of disposal of fixed assets from M&O, Thoreau Elementary, and Tohatchi High School
🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
Special Meeting
The board voted to approve the agenda and then approved a contract for an online K-12 public school program under RFP-2025-15KC. The program is intended for students unable to attend traditional school. The contract award followed a competitive procurement process.
- Approval of Virtual Public School K-12 contract (RFP-2025-15KC)
- Motion to approve agenda passed 4-0
The board approved the agenda and the Virtual Public School K-12 RFP-2025-15KC dated April 4, 2025.
- Approved agenda (4-0)
- Approved Virtual Public School K-12 RFP-2025-15KC (4-0)
🗳️ How they voted (3 roll-call votes)
Special Meeting
The Gallup-McKinley County Schools Board held a special meeting and unanimously ratified the administration's notice of material breaches to Stride Inc./K12 for virtual education services. The board voted to begin termination processes under the Procurement Code, cease all payments until compliance is proven, and pursue damages through arbitration if necessary. It also directed filing complaints with state and federal agencies and authorized the board president to release a press release. An executive session was held to discuss legal options.
- Ratified notice of material breaches to Stride Inc./K12
- Began termination of virtual education contract under Procurement Code
- Ceased all payments until proof of compliance
- Authorized arbitration, state/federal complaints, and debarment process
- Delegated press release authority to board president
🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
Regular Meeting
The Gallup-McKinley County Schools Board will consider the consent agenda, which includes approval of financial transactions, the 2025-26 elementary arts program, low-voltage services contracts, and other routine items. A public comment period is also scheduled. All items are proposed for a single vote unless a board member requests removal.
- Approval of GMCS Financial Transactions for May 12, 2025
- Out-of-state travel for Jvanna Hanks to ASBO International in Fort Worth, TX
- Approval of 2025-26 Elementary Arts Program
- Approval of Low Voltage Services contract awards to Intraworks, Inc., ITConnect Inc., Powerline Technologies Inc., and Advanced Technical Services
- Approval of disposal of fixed assets from multiple schools
🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
Regular Meeting
This is a largely procedural regular meeting of the Gallup-McKinley County Schools Board. Items for action include approval of March 31, 2025 meeting minutes, the consent agenda covering financial transactions and disposal of fixed assets from multiple schools, and recognition of student achievements in career and civic readiness programs.
- Approval of GMCS financial transactions for April 21, 2025 (consent agenda)
- Approval of disposal of fixed assets from Crownpoint Elementary, Gallup High School, Gallup Mid School, Kennedy Mid School, McKinley Academy, Red Rock Elementary, Thoreau High School, and SSC Fleet and Tech (consent agenda)
- Recognition of College Career & Civic Readiness programs including BPA, TSA, Skills USA, HOSA, NM Governor’s STEM Challenge 2025, NM Film Prize Jr., Samsung Solve for Tomorrow, and NM Envirothon
- Approval of board meeting minutes from March 31, 2025
🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
Regular Meeting
The Gallup-McKinley County Schools Board of Education approved the meeting minutes from March 10, 2025, and a consent agenda that included financial transactions, a trip to the University of Virginia, and the disposal of fixed assets. The board also recognized the GHS Girls Basketball team as state champions.
- Approval of Board Meeting Minutes of March 10, 2025
- Approval of GMCS Financial Transactions for March 31, 2025
- Approval of UVA Accelerated Trip-22 Administrators and Principals
- Approval of Concession Supply Services (ITB-2025-10HC)
- Recognition of GHS Girls Basketball 2025 State Champions
🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
Regular Meeting
The Gallup-McKinley County Schools board approved financial transactions, textbook adoptions, and multiple agreements for student competitions and health services. The meeting also included recognition of state wrestling champions.
- Approval of GMCS financial transactions for March 10, 2025
- Approval of textbook adoption SY2025-2026 for K-12
- Approval of BPA National Competition in Orlando, Florida (May 7-11)
- Approval of MOU between GMCS and McKinley County for Reunification Plan
- Approval of MOU between Grand Canyon University and GMCS for field placement
🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
Regular Meeting
The board approved the consent agenda, including financial transactions, a WAN services contract award to Frontier Communications, and two research requests. Public comment was also scheduled for agenda topics.
- Approval of WAN services contract (RFP-2025-08HC) to Frontier Communications
- Approval of GMCS financial transactions for February 18, 2025
- Approval of research request by Joseph Brondo for Ed.D. study on Filipino school leaders
- Approval of research request by Katie Wilburn for middle school ELA teacher knowledge survey
- Public comment limited to agenda topics
🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
Regular Meeting
The Gallup-McKinley County Schools Board will consider a consent agenda that includes approval of financial transactions, a re-bid for moving portable buildings on demand (award to Desert Wind Transport), a job order contracting services contract (award to Dallago Corporation), and disposal of fixed assets from multiple schools. The meeting also includes recognition of the 2025 Spelling Bee Champions and approval of prior meeting minutes.
- Approval of financial transactions for January 27, 2025
- Approval of early graduation for a Gallup Central Online student
- Re-bid award for moving portable buildings on demand (ITB-2025-07GH) to Desert Wind Transport
- Job order contracting services award (ITB-2025-06HC) to Dallago Corporation
- Disposal of fixed assets from Red Rock Elementary, MNO, SSC Fleet, and SSC Food