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Window Rock USD board accepts superintendent’s resignation, names acting superintendent as interim

Governing Board of Window Rock Unified School District · November 18, 2025
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Summary

The Window Rock Unified School District board approved Superintendent Dr. Goodsell’s resignation and separation agreement and designated Acting Superintendent William Horsley as interim, directing legal counsel to draft a contract for the December meeting.

The Window Rock Unified School District Governing Board voted unanimously Nov. 18 to accept Superintendent Dr. Goodsell’s resignation and related separation agreement and to designate Acting Superintendent William Horsley as Interim Superintendent.

The action followed a closed executive session called under A.R.S. 38-431.03 to obtain legal advice and discuss personnel matters. The board directed legal counsel to finalize documentation related to the resignation and the interim appointment.

Board member Stephanie Calabaza moved to approve the separation agreement; the motion was seconded by Dr. Jacquelyne Wauneka and carried on a 5-0 vote. In a separate motion, the board designated William Horsley as Interim Superintendent and directed legal counsel to prepare a contract for consideration at the December board meeting; that motion, moved by Dr. Shayla Yellowhair and seconded by Calabaza, also carried 5-0.

No contract terms or separation agreement details were disclosed in the public record at the meeting. The board scheduled legal counsel to bring the interim superintendent contract to the December meeting for final action.