Public Meeting Agenda: June 4, 2026 6:00 pm DST - Regular Board Meeting

I. CALL TO ORDER

II. ROLL CALL

III. APPROVAL OF AGENDA

IV. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: Discussion and Possible Action to Approve the Agenda.

V. INFORMATION ONLY: Items to be heard only; the Board will not propose, discuss, or take legal action during the meeting unless the specific matter is properly noticed for legal action.

Description: A. Summary of Current Events.

1. Superintendent
2. Governing Board

B. Celebration and Recognitions.

V.A. Summary of Current Events.
1. Superintendent
2. Governing Board

V.B. Celebrations and Recognitions.

VI. CALL TO THE PUBLIC: This is the time that the public may speak to the Governing Board regarding issues within the jurisdiction of the Governing Board subject to reasonable time, space, and manner restrictions as the Governing Board may establish. At the conclusion of the Call to the Public, individual members of the Governing Board may respond to criticism made by those who have addressed the Board, may ask staff to review a matter or may ask that a matter be placed on a future agenda. However, the Governing Board cannot take action on matters that have not been noticed in advance as a part of the agenda.

VII. CONSENT AGENDA: Review, Discussion, and Possible Action to Approve the Consent Agenda. (Approval of routine warrants, purchase orders, travel claims, employee leave and transfer requests, and employee resignations. Documentation concerning the matters on the Consent Agenda may be reviewed at the District Office. Any matter on the Consent Agenda will be removed from the Consent Agenda and discussed as a regular agenda item, upon the request of any Board members.)

VII.A. Approval of Governing Board Meeting Minutes:
1. May 7, 2026, Regular Borad Meeting

VII.B. Ratification of District Payroll and Expense Vouchers FY'2025-2026. The action to authorize the majority of the Governing Board to sign Payroll and Expense Vouchers in between board meetings per A.R.S. 15-321 was approved on July 2, 2025.

Payroll Vouchers FY’26
V#23	05/05/26 PP22	$707,355.56
V#24	05/19/26 PP23	$531,883.96

Expense Vouchers FY’26
V#6024	04/30/26	$24,281.91
V#6025	05/05/26	$276,185.49
V#6026	05/08/26	$65,013.59
V#6027	05/19/26	$94,132.48

VII.C. Student Activities Cash Balances, Revenue and Expense Report:

February 2026
Club Description	Beginning Balance	Revenue	Expenses	Ending Balance
Primary School	$7,129.87	$26.74		$7,156.61
Intermediate School	$10,272.02	$5,400.84	$500.00	$15,172.86
Middle School – Student Council	$14,996.82	$4,547.69	$1,022.51	$18,522.00
High School	$114,211.68	$24,410.08	$1,926.52	$136,695.24
Total:	$146,610.39	$34,385.35	$3,449.03	$177,546.71
March 2026
Club Description	Beginning Balance	Revenue	Expenses	Ending Balance
Primary School	$7,129.87	$29.66		$7,159.53
Intermediate School	$10,272.02	$7,285.43	$500.00	$17,057.45
Middle School – Student Council	$14,996.82	$4,555.25	$1,022.51	$18,529.56
High School	$114,211.68	$25,554.17	$1,926.52	$137,839.33
Total:	$146,610.39	$37,424.51	$3,449.03	$180,585.87
April 2026
Club Description	Beginning Balance	Revenue	Expenses	Ending Balance
Primary School	$7,129.87	$32.49		$7,162.36
Intermediate School	$10,272.02	$11,608.05	$500.00	$21,380.07
Middle School – Student Council	$14,996.82	$5,134.03	$1,367.37	$18,763.48
High School	$114,211.68	$27,160.27	$10,443.48	$130,928.47
Total	$146,610.39	$43,934.84	$12,310.85	$178,234.38

VII.D. Month-End Expenditure Budget & Cash Balance Report FY'2026:
1. Month-End Expenditure Budget Balance and Cash Balance Reports for the month of May 2026.

VII.E. Acceptance of Donations:
1. Discussion and possible action to accept a CSBS 2026 Ride & Drive Attendance Parts & Service Credit Voucher from Canyon State Bus Sales in the amount of $200.00 donated to Ganado Unified School District Transportation Department.
2. Discussion and possible action to accept a $5,000.00 donation from the Arizona Diamond Back's Community Impact Department for the Intermediate School Robotics Program.

Description:

VII.F. Out of State Travel Requests:
1. Discussion and possible action to approve out-of-state travel for Lucy Brown to attend the Navajo Nation Johnson O'Malley Conference from June 15-18, 2026 in Bernalillo, New Mexico.
2. Discussion and possible action to approve out-of-state travel for High School Teachers Tierra Jishie, Cheryldine Begay, Loretta Smith, Klair Kuhl, Robert Berkey, and Brent Toadlena; High School Counselor Ella Tsosie; and Administrator Charlene Kirk to attend the Innovative Schools Summit from July 5-10, 2026 in Las Vegas, Nevada.

VIII. NEW BUSINESS

VIII.A. Administrative Reports:
1. Superintendent
2. GPS Principal
3. GIS Principal
4. GMS Principal
5. GHS Principal
6. GHS Assistant Principal/CTE Director
7. Acting Athletic Director
8. Registered Nurse
9. Exceptional Student Services Director
10. Acting Business Services Director
11. Acting Human Resources Services Director
12. Instructional Services Director
13. Federal Programs & Grants Director
14. Transportation Supervisor
15. Acting Facility Maintenance Supervisor
16. Emergency Response Supervisor
17. Acting Technology Supervisor
18. Food Services Supervisor

VIII.B. First Reading of the Ganado Unified School District Instructional Time Model for SY’2026-2027.

VIII.C. First Reading of the Ganado Unified School District Artificial Intelligence (AI) Policy for SY’2026-2027.

VIII.D. Discussion and possible action to approve the Classroom Site Fund Performance Plan for SY’2026-2027.

VIII.E. Discussion and possible action to approve the SY’2026-2027 Ganado Unified School District Athletic Handbook.

VIII.F. Discussion and possible action to approve Certified Qualified Evaluators for SY’2026-2027: Corrina Begay, Jolena Burns, Lucille Sidney, Charlene Kirk, Lucy Brown and Dr. Leandra Thomas (as back up).

VIII.G. Discussion and possible action to approve an AMN Education Healthcare Staffing Agreement for SY’2026-2027.

VIII.H. Discussion and possible action to approve the request of the Navajo Department of Health, Navajo Health Education Program, the Bureau of Indian Education and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention to administer the Navajo Youth Risk Behavior Surveillance Survey (NYRS) in Fall 2026 to Ganado Unified School District students in Grades 6-12.

VIII.I. Discussion and possible action to approve a resolution authorizing the Wells Fargo Bank to update check signers for the Ganado Unified School District Bank Accounts to remove Shirlene Lilly and Adelfa Begay as authorized signers and to add AnaManuela Rico as an authorized signer.

VIII.J. Discussion and possible action to approve Cooperative Purchasing Agreements for FY’2026-2027: 1GPA – 1Government Procurement Alliance; GSA – Government Services Administration; MESC – Mohave Educational Services Cooperative; NCPA – National Cooperative Purchasing Alliance; OMNIA – Partners includes all US Commodities and TCPN Contracts; SAVE – Strategic Alliance for Volume Expenditures; Sourcewell; State – State of Arizona Procurement Office (ProcureAZ contracts); TIPS – The Interlock Purchasing System Co-op.

VIII.K. Discussion and possible action to approve Advisent Assurance, LLP (formerly CWDL, Certified Public Accountants) fifth-year renewal to provide Financial Audit Services for FY’2026-2027, for the FY2026 audit.

VIII.L. Discussion and possible action to approve an award contract for Request for Proposal (RFP) #01-2025-2026 for Travel Agency Services to Terra Magna, LLC dba Terra Travel, in an amount not to exceed $270,000.00 during SY’2026-2027.

VIII.M. Discussion and possible action to approve the list of Fund Raising Activities for Student Clubs and Athletic events for FY’2026-2027: Concession sales at home games, bazaars, food sales, book fairs, car washes, yearbook sales, acceptance of monetary donations, photography sales, movie night, hat day, 5k walk/run, turkey trot, candy games, t-shirt sales, Ganado merchandise sales, arts & crafts sales, auctions, tournaments, bake sales, school carnivals, dances, jump-a-thon, garage sales, after-school concession sales, pennies for patients, rodeo, charity race, box top for education and farmers market.

VIII.N. Discussion and possible action to approve the list of Fund Raising Activities for Human Resources Departmental events for FY’2026-2027: acceptance of monetary or other food/supplies donations for staff events/staff supplies/staff uniforms.

VIII.O. Discussion and possible action to approve the FY’2026-2027 renewals of insurance coverage with The Trust for $598,549.00 and Workers’ Compensation Coverage with the Arizona School Alliance for $117,119.00.

VIII.P. Discussion and possible action to approve Business Office Procedure to process automatic payroll deductions for receipts not received in the business office within ten (10) business days of return from travel, trips, events or purchases when paid using a district credit card or district fuel card as provided by the attached Purchasing Card Use Request form; and procedure of not approving reimbursements for claims or receipts submitted after ten (10) business days of return from travel, trips, events or purchases as provided by the district claim form.

VIII.Q. Review, discussion and information of audit findings that are “continued” audit findings of three (3) or more years as requested by the Governing Board.

VIII.R. Discussion and possible action to approve Nicely Done Consulting for SY’2026-2027 to provide the procurement of all internet services, telecommunication services, internal connections, basic maintenance of internet connections and any eligible e-rate services as defined by the approved eligible services list.

VIII.S. Discussion and possible action to approve the disposal of district property pursuant to the Arizona Administrative Code R7-2-1131 Material Management and Disposition: 2020 Chevrolet Equinox, VIN#2GNAX5EV9L6140617, Tag#G184JS to be used as a trade in, valued at $5,000.00, Ending mileage 89,129 miles.

VIII.T. Discussion and possible action to approve the purchase of one (1) brand new district vehicle: 2026 Chevrolet Colorado, 2WD WT, VIN#1GCPSBEK8T1240152, total price of $35,870.00, State of Arizona Contract#CTR059315.

VIII.U. Discussion and possible action to approve Cristine Lazarte’s request to complete a study using a questionnaire to be completed by district teachers on a voluntary basis with no personal identifiable information involved for use for her Educational Technology Course under her Doctorate in Education Program with NU Laguna in SY’2025-2026 and SY’2026-2027.

VIII.V. Discussion and possible action to approve a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Action Medical Services and Ganado Unified School District to lease a mobile trailer lot for their mobile trailer unit to provide medical services to the community and at district athletic and other district events with the agreement ending June 30, 2027 and with a possibility of an annual renewal.

VIII.W. *Discussion and possible action to approve amendment to Superintendent contract to fix a drafting error. *Possible executive session per A.R.S. §§ 38-431.03 (A)(1) Personnel and 38-431.03 (A)(3) Advice from legal counsel.

VIII.X. *Discussion and possible action to complete the annual Superintendent Performance Pay Evaluation per the Superintendent’s contract. *Possible executive session per A.R.S. §§ 38-431.03 (A)(1) Personnel and 38-431.03 (A)(3) Advice from legal counsel.

IX. PERSONNEL

IX.A. Discussion and possible action to approve Staff Resignation:
1. Rachelle Chee, Teacher Effective May 22, 2026
a. End of contract, no liquidation fee assessed.
2. Brooke Saganitso, Teacher Effective May 22, 2026
a. End of contract, no liquidation fee assessed.
3. Sharon Pelt, Security Officer I Effective May 27, 2026
a. Possible liquidation fee assessed.

IX.B. Discussion and possible action to approve hire/offer of Certified Contract for SY’2026-2027:

1. Maria Jessica Seniel, Teacher, Certified Salary Schedule, MA, Step 6 at $54,290.65 Base Salary and $2,000.00 prop 301 salary placements, 9-month contract, prorated for 183-contract days and actual start date.

IX.C. Discussion and possible action to approve hire/offer of contract for Classified Staff for SY’2026-2027:

            1. Norma Noble, Bus Driver/Transportation Worker, Support Salary Schedule, Grade J, step 6 at $22.78 per hour, 9-month (185-day) contract, probationary period waived.
            2. Elvis James, Bus Monitor, Support Salary Schedule, Grade C, Step 2 at $16.63 per hour for 90-day probationary period, 9-month (185-day contract).
            3. Leroy James, Bus Driver/Mechanic I, Support Staff Salary Schedule, Grade K, Step 6 at $23.36 per hour, 90-day probationary period waived, 12-month (241-day) contract prorated for actual start date.
            4. Phillip Nelson, Bus Driver/Mechanic I, Support Staff Salary Schedule, Grade K, Step 6 at $23.36 per hour, 90-day probationary period waived, 12-month (241-day) contract prorated for actual start date.

IX.D. Discussion and possible action to approve Contract Renewal for Classified Staff for SY’2026-2027:

1.	Patterson Buck	6.	Samantha Logg	11.	Rhonda Navajo	16.	Darren Todacheenie*
2.	Pearline Chia*	7.	Richard Luna*	12.	Katherine Nez	17.	Tonia Yazzie*
3.	Susie Deschner*	8.	Shelby Luna*	13.	Teresa Nez*
4.	Harrison Kee*	9.	Timothy Mathis*	14.	Thomas Noble
5.	Otis Kee	10.	Glendora Mitchell	15.	Adriel Shirley
*Pending Fitness for Duty Certification.

IX.E. Discussion and possible action to approve an unpaid leave of absence extension for Timothy Lewis for the period of May 18, 2026 through September 18, 2026.

IX.F. Discussion and possible action to approve Retirement Incentive Program Applicants for SY’2026-2027 as provided by policy GCQE, and as documented by each individual application:

Ernest Antonio, Bus Driver/Transportation Worker, 10% of base pay salary incentive, plus sick leave compensation at 55% of the averaged daily rate of the previous five (5) years per day.
Laura Begay, Teacher, 15% of base pay salary incentive, plus sick leave compensation at 70% of the averaged daily rate of the previous five (5) years per day.
Victoria LaFrance, Teacher, 15% of base pay salary incentive, plus sick leave compensation at 70% of the averaged daily rate of the previous five (5) years per day.
Roxane Martinez, Information System Technician, 14% of base pay salary incentive, plus sick leave compensation at 70% of the averaged daily rate of the previous five (5) years per day.
Patricia Morgan, Instructional Assistant – ESS, 12% of base pay salary incentive, plus sick leave compensation at 65% of the averaged daily rate of the previous five (5) years per day.
Theresa Nez, Security Officer I, 15% of base pay salary incentive, plus sick leave compensation at 70% of the averaged daily rate of the previous five (5) years per day.
Kathleen Shay, Library Aide, 15% of base pay salary incentive, plus sick leave compensation at 70% of the averaged daily rate of the previous five (5) years per day.
Verna Showa, Instructional Assistant, 13% of base pay salary incentive, plus sick leave compensation at 70% of the averaged daily rate of the previous five (5) years per day.
Leola Thompson, Database Specialist, 14% of base pay salary incentive, plus sick leave compensation at 70% of the averaged daily rate of the previous five (5) years per day.

IX.G.

Discussion and possible action to approve Extra-Duty/Supplemental Contract for SY’2025-2026 and SY’2026-2027:

Perform Acting Administrative duties for SY’2026-2027:

a. Elaina Vann, Acting GPS Principal $4,226.78

Teacher to attend seven (7) Prop 301 Professional Development Days for SY’2026-2027 at the rate of $500.00 per day, tracked by timesheet paid at either a half day or full day rate and must show up on time for the full day pay:

a. Maria Jessica Seniel *Pending new hire approval.

Bus Drivers to assist with Summer School Sports Trips from June 3-July 22, 2026 at the rate of $15.15 per hour, not to exceed 96 hours each:

a. Judy Silversmith
b. Kirby Storer

Career Technical Education (CTE) Teachers to prepare for the Perkins Grant Monitoring from June 5-18, 2026 at the rate of $30.00 per hour not to exceed 60 hours per person:

a.    Tom Toadecheenie, Architectural Drafting
b.    Kevin Watchman, Construction
c.    Charlotte Jackson, Culinary Arts
d.    Jeremy Nelson, Graphic Design
e.    Korey Curtis, Welding
f.     Sherri Brown, Home Health Aide
g.    Carolynn Begay, Agriscience

School Leadership Team Members for SY’2025-2026 at the rate of $1,125.00 for the school year:

a.    Shauna Silversmith, Intermediate School
b.    Pamela Begay, Intermediate School
c.     Sylvia Edgewater, Intermediate School
d.     Joyce Tsinijinnie, Intermediate School
e.     Glashena Gordon, Intermediate School

Assist with District enrollment at each school to verify immunization and receipt of health records from July 6-16, 2026 at their respective contracted hourly rate, not to exceed 40 hours:

a. Kristin White, Registered Nurse
b. Valentina Begay, Health Assistant
c. Mryna Benallie, Health Assistant
d. Nadine Manning, Health Assistant

Assist with Registrar/Attendance Clerk duties in addition to regular duties from estimated start date of April 6, 2026 to June 30, 2026 at the rate of $75.00 per week for each week he assists:

a. Montel Kanuho

Assist with the Transportation Annual Reports due to the Arizona Department of Education (ADE) from July 6-9, 2026 at 10 hours per day for 4 days at a rate of $15.15 per hour:

a. Vivian Manning

Attend the Annual Transportation Administrator of Arizona Summer Conference from June 14-18, 2026 in Flagstaff, Arizona at the rate of $15.15 per hour:

a. Judy Silversmith, not to exceed 40 hours
b. Vivian Manning, not to exceed 40 hours

To assist the Security Department with continuous coverage where there may be a lapse in coverage, 8 hours per day beginning May 23, 2026 to June 24, 2026 on an on-call basis at a rate of $19.36 per hour up to 40 hours per week.

a. Thomas Noble

Security Officers to provide security services for the High School Prom on May 2, 2026 at the rate of $20.00 per hour:

a. Thomas Noble, not to exceed 5 hours
b. Darren Todacheenie, not to exceed 5 hours

IX.H. Discussion and possible action to approve off-season coaches for Summer 2026, through June 30, 2026:

1. Alyssa Dalgai, Volleyball Coach $1,800.00
2. Kevin Watchman, Football Coach $1,800.00

IX.I. Discussion and possible action to approve hire/placement of substitute teachers for SY’2026-2027:

1.	Lucinda Abercrombie	7.	Mollie Claw	13.	Jennifer Lee	19.	Veronica Quintana
2.	Andrea Ashley	8.	Ramona Etsitty	14.	Hariette Leuppe	20.	Gloria Salabye
3.	Ariel Begay	9.	Tyrell Gray	15.	Jayla McIntosh	21.	Rosemary Sam
4.	Autumn Begay	10.	Reba Hubbard*	16.	Mildred McNabb	22.	Bernissa Tso
5.	Tommy Begay	11.	Reyva Kee*	17.	Destiny Morgan	23.	Danielle Williams
6.	Kent Bluehouse*	12.	Pashana Lano*	18.	Dorthea Noble*	24.	Lorianna Yazzie
*Pending Substitute Certification Renewal.

IX.J. Discussion and possible action to approve hire/placement of substitute workers for SY’2026-2027:

1. Food Service Workers
     a. Sarah Keyaanie – District Wide
     b. Anderson Sheka – District Wide
     c. TjAndre Sheperd – District Wide
2. Custodian
     a. Freda Elliot
3. Security Officer
     a. Forrest Kee
4. Clerk
     a. Tinika Kee
     b. Neriah Shay-Bah

X. REQUEST FOR FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS

XI. ANNOUNCEMENTS

XI.A. A. Next Regular Board Meeting, July 2, 2026
B. Start of 4x10 Work Week, June 1, 2026
C. Summer School Ends, June 18, 2026
D. Juneteenth, June 19, 2026
E. 11-month Employee End Date, June 24, 2026
F. 4th of July (Observance), July 3, 2026
G. End of 4x10 Work Week, July 16, 2026
H. 9-month Transportation Start Date, July 24, 2026
I. District Wide Orientation & 9-month Employee Start Date, July 27, 2026
J. Start of School, July 29, 2026
K. Back to School Night, 5-7 PM, July 30, 2026

XII. ADJOURNMENT

June 4, 2026 6:00 pm DST - Regular Board Meeting

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