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Window Rock Unified School District board approves personnel items, vendor renewal and two bus purchase packages
Summary
At its May 26 special meeting, the Governing Board of Window Rock Unified School District approved a consolidated package of personnel actions, renewed a school foodservice contract, and authorized two bulk school-bus purchases; the board met in executive session on the superintendent's contract but took no action.
The Governing Board of Window Rock Unified School District on May 26 approved a consolidated package of personnel actions, renewed the district’s foodservice contract for year four, and authorized two separate bulk purchases of school buses with specified trade‑in allowances.
The board convened at 6:01 p.m. in the administration governing board room. Chair Yvonne Kee‑Billison led the Pledge of Allegiance and the board completed roll call: Kee‑Billison and Stephanie Calabaza were present in person, Dr. Jacquelyne Wauneka was present in person, Dr. Shayla Yellowhair participated telephonically, and Patrick Lynch was unavailable.
Board member Stephanie Calabaza moved to approve the agenda; Dr. Jacquelyne Wauneka seconded. The motion carried on a recorded vote of 4-0-0 (Kee‑Billison Aye, Calabaza Aye, Lynch Unavailable, Wauneka Aye, Yellowhair Aye).
The board consolidated and approved multiple items under Items VIII.A.1–A.5 and A.7. The personnel schedule covered summer school and summer-work assignments for school year (SY) 2025–26; extra-duty pay for SY 2025–26; resignations and rescinded retirement/contract offers for SY 2026–27; certified new hires and the Education Services Inc. (ESI) retire/rehire program for SY 2026–27; transfers with salary adjustments for SY 2026–27; and classified renewals for SY 2026–27.
The consolidated motion also included procurement authorizations. The board approved renewal of RFP FY23‑01, Year Four, with Southwest Foodservice Excellence, LLC (SFE) (renewal amount not specified in the agenda). It authorized a purchase package described as three 77‑passenger diesel buses, one 77‑passenger gasoline bus, and two 14‑passenger gas minibuses, with trade‑in allowances totaling $45,500 and a not‑to‑exceed purchase price of $1,037,583.36. The board also authorized a second purchase of two 84‑passenger diesel buses with trade‑in allowances of $16,000 and a not‑to‑exceed purchase price of $523,971.05. The agenda listed a GMP #5 change order for the locker room and restroom project but did not specify the change‑order amount.
Dr. Jacquelyne Wauneka moved to approve the consolidated items as recommended; Ms. Calabaza seconded. The motion carried on a recorded vote of 4-0-0 (Kee‑Billison Aye, Calabaza Aye, Lynch Unavailable, Wauneka Aye, Yellowhair Aye).
The board noted that it might enter executive session under Arizona Revised Statutes § 38‑431(A)(1) to discuss Superintendent William Horsley’s contract terms; the agenda allowed that the attorney may appear in person or by telephone. The minutes record that no board action was taken on the superintendent’s contract during this meeting.
Information items included a board self‑evaluation and notice that the regular board meeting will be held Tuesday, June 2, 2026, at 6 p.m. Ms. Calabaza moved to adjourn at 6:18 p.m.; Dr. Wauneka seconded and the motion carried 4-0-0.
Minutes were signed and respectfully submitted by Benita Jay, Administrative Assistant, and Dr. Jacquelyne Wauneka, Board Clerk.
