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Administrators brief board on Diné Bizaad app, finances, facilities and student senate activities
Summary
Administrators updated the board on academic and operations highlights including a Diné Bizaad app workshop, facilities maintenance and recent renovations, November financials and staffing updates, upcoming professional-development travel, and a Student Senate report covering officer updates and student events.
At the Nov. 12, 2025 meeting, administrative leaders provided updates on academics, operations, facilities, finance and student activities.
Kevin Belin, Director of the Diné Bizaad Institute, presented department highlights and completed a workshop with trustees on the Diné Bizaad app that is currently in development. Belin also reported on Unity Day, unit evaluations and recent academic partnerships, including a visit with Aiglon College.
Dr. Darah Tabrum, Associate Head of School for Advancement & Outreach, updated trustees on admissions, advocacy, technology and grant management. Manuel Watchman, Division Director of Business & Human Services, reviewed the November financial statement and summarized recent hires and resignations. Jerrold Platero reported on grounds and maintenance work sustaining athletic fields.
Bradley Redhouse delivered a Student Senate report covering updated student senate positions, the Kids Care Kit Drive and class reports on activities and upcoming goals. Head of School Shawna Becenti closed the reports by sharing a schedule of upcoming events and professional development travel including the National Congress for American Indians Convention, WIPCE 2025 in Aotearoa, and the 2025 American Orff-Schulwerk Association Annual Conference.
The minutes record these administrative summaries and note ongoing work on the Student Success Center and Diné Bizaad Institute renovations; they do not include financial figures, grant amounts or hiring details beyond noting that hires and resignations were discussed.
