July 2, 2026 6:00 pm DST - Regular Board Meeting

I. PUBLIC HEARING AGENDA
II.   Call to order.
III.  Review the Proposed FY'2026-2027 Expenditure Budget.
IV.  Public Comment.
V.   Close Public Hearing.

II. REGULAR MEETING AGENDA
 

III. CALL TO ORDER

IV. ROLL CALL

V. APPROVAL OF AGENDA:  Discussion, and Possible Action to Approve the Agenda.

VI. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

VII. 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.
A.  Summary of Current Events.
      1.  Superintendent
      2.  Governing Board
B.  Celebration and Recognitions.

VIII. 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. 

IX. 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.)

IX.A. Approval of Governing Board Meeting Minutes:
1.  June 4, 2026, Regular Meeting
2.  June 22, 2026, Special Meeting
3.  June 30, 2026, Special Meeting

IX.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#25	06/02/26  PP24	$1,192,077.01
V#26	06/16/26  PP25	$281,424.66
V#27	06/18/26  PP25.1	$590,311.23
V#28	06/29/26  PP26	$263,074.33
V#29	06/30/26  PP27	$227,616.94

  

Expense Vouchers FY'26
V#6028	06/02/26	$249,468.35
V#6029	06/02/26	$637.28
V#6030	06/16/26	$626,329.92
V#6031	06/30/26	$139,567.59

 

IX.C. Student Activities Cash Balances, Revenue and Expenses Report:

May 2026
Club Description	Beginning Balance	Revenue	Expenses	Ending Balance
Primary School	$7,129.87	$35.41	$0	$7,165.28
Intermediate School	$10,272.02	$13,283.85	$7,210.05	$16,345.82
Middle School - Student Council	$14,996.82	$5,384.09	$8,602.45	$11,778.46
High School	$114,211.68	$31,314.74	$20,894.47	$124,631.95
Total	$146,610.39	$50,018.09	$36,706.97	$159,921.51

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

IX.E. Out of State Travel Requests:
      1.  Discussion and possible action to approve out-of-state travel for High School Teachers Chad Mescal and Theresa Watchman; and Administrators Jolena Burns and Corrina Begay to attend the Innovative Schools Summit from July 6-10, 2026 in Las Vegas, Nevada.

X. OLD BUSINESS

X.A. Discussion and possible action to approve the Ganado Unified School District Instructional Time Model for SY’2026-2027.

X.B. Discussion and possible action to approve the Ganado Unified School District Artificial Intelligence (AI) Policy for SY’2026-2027.

X.C. 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.

XI. NEW BUSINESS

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

XI.B. Discussion and possible action to approve the Proposed FY’2026-2027 Expenditure Budget.

XI.C. Discussion and possible action to approve the SY’2026-2027 Ganado Unified School District Student Handbook.

XI.D. Discussion and possible action to amend a previously approved resolution of the Governing Board supporting Early Care and Education Programs, Kindergarten Programs and Workforce and Families of Children to participate in the Quality First Experiences Study.

XI.E. Discussion and possible action to authorize a majority of the Governing Board to sign Payroll and expense vouchers in between board meetings for FY’2026-2027.

XI.F. Discussion and possible action to approve Navajo Sanitation, Inc. as a fifth-year renewal of a 5-year agreement to provide Trash Removal Services for FY’2026-2027.

XI.G. Discussion and possible action to approve FerrellGas as a fifth-year renewal of a 5-year agreement to provide propane for FY’2026-2027.

XI.H. Discussion and possible action to approve Navajo Tribal Utility Authority (NTUA) as a Sole-Source Vendor for FY’2026-2027.

XII. PERSONNEL

a.  End of contract, no liquidation fees assessed.
2.  Mathayus Smith, GHS ISS Monitor               Effective May 22, 2026
a.  End of contract, no liquidation fees assessed.
 

1.   Michael Morgan, Warehouse Operator, Support Staff Salary Schedule, Grade H, Step 1 at $18.65 per hour for 90-day probationary period and may increase upon successful completion of probationary period to Grade H, Step 6, 12-month, 241-day contract prorated for actual start date.
2.    Naomi Noble, Security Officer I, Support Staff Salary Schedule, Grade E, Step 5 at $19.30 per hour, probationary period waived, 12-month, 261-day contract prorated for actual start date.
3.   Shaune Luna, Security Officer I, Support Staff Salary Schedule, Grade E, Step 1 at $17.15 per hour for 90-day probationary period and may increase upon successful completion of probationary period pending verification of experience, 9-month, 185-day contract prorated for actual start date.
4.  Cameron Wauneka, Custodian, Support Staff Salary Schedule, Grade A, Step 1 at $15.15 per hour for 90-day probationary period and may increase upon successful completion of probationary period pending verification of experience, 11-month, 222-day contract prorated for actual start date.
5.   Jacequeline Woody, Custodian, Support Staff Salary Schedule, Grade A, Step 1 at $15.15 per hour for 90-day probationary period and may increase upon successful completion of probationary period pending verification of experience, 11-month, 222-day contract prorated for actual start date.

 

1.  Marilyn Dineyazhe, non-lateral transfer from Secretary IV to Payroll Specialist, Support Staff Salary Schedule, Grade K, Step 1 at $20.15 per hour for 60-day probationary period and may increase up to Step 6, upon successful completion of probationary period, 12-month, 241-day contract prorated for actual start date.
2.  Thomas Noble, non-lateral transfer from Security Officer I (9-month, 185-day) to Security Officer I (11-month, 222-day), Support Staff Salary Schedule, Grade E, Step 6 at $19.88 per hour, probationary period waived, 11-month, 222-day contract prorated for actual start date.
 

1.  Perform Acting Administrative duties for SY’2026-2027:
a.  Cameo Pete, Acting Director of Business Services duties from July 1, 2026 until position is filled at $300.00 per week.
b.  Ilana Pete, Acting Director of Human Resources duties from July 1, 2026 until position is filled at $700.00 per week.
c.  Christopher Lano, Acting Maintenance Supervisor duties from July 1, 2026 until position is filled at $320.00 per week.
 

1.  Kristin White
 

1.  Bus Driver:
a.  Joey Begay
2.  Bus Monitors:
a.  Jodee James
b.  Serphina Kee
 

XIII. REQUEST FOR FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS

XIV. ANNOUNCEMENTS
A.  Next Regular Board Meeting, August 6, 2026
B.  4th of July (Observance, July 3, 2026
C.  End of 4x10 Work Week, July 16, 2026
D.  9-month Transportation Start Date, July 24, 2026
E.  District Wide Orientation & 9-month Employee Start Date, July 27, 2026
F.  Start of School, July 29, 2026
G.  Back to School Night, 5-7 PM, July 30, 2026

XV. ADJOURNMENT