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Window Rock Unified board approves corrected 2026-27 personnel schedule after split vote
Summary
The Window Rock Unified School District Governing Board approved the personnel schedule for school year 2026-27 after an initial motion failed for lack of a second; the final motion passed 4-1, with Board Clerk Dr. Jacquelyne Wauneka voting no.
The Window Rock Unified School District Governing Board on March 31 approved its personnel schedule for the 2026-27 school year following debate and an executive session.
Board Chair Yvonne Kee-Billison called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m. and the board later entered executive session under A.R.S. 38-431.03(A)(3) at 6:02 p.m. for legal advice related to personnel hiring practices; the board returned to open session at 7:28 p.m.
The personnel item generated two separate motions. Dr. Jacquelyne Wauneka, identified in the minutes as Board Clerk, moved to approve the personnel schedule with a corrected title for "SY 26-27" while explicitly excluding hires for positions numbered #11 and #17 and non-renewing position #24; that motion did not receive a second and therefore failed. Stephanie Calabaza then moved to correct "SY 26-27" in the board item title and approve the Personnel Schedule, a motion seconded by Dr. Shayla Yellowhair. The board voted 4-1 to approve that motion, with Dr. Wauneka casting the lone dissenting vote.
Patrick Lynch is recorded as joining the meeting telephonically at 6:07 p.m. during the executive session and participated in subsequent votes. Following the personnel vote, the minutes note that Board Clerk Dr. Wauneka exited the meeting at 7:30 p.m. The meeting was adjourned at 7:31 p.m. after a motion from Calabaza, seconded by Dr. Shayla Yellowhair.
The board posted public access information and the full agenda prior to the meeting. Its next regular meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, April 14, 2026, at 6:00 p.m.
