OCTOBER 13, 2026 SCHOOL BOARD MEETING
LOCATION: LASAL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL & VIRTUAL
MEETING CAN BE VIEWED VIA THE LINK AT WWW.SJSD.ORG
A. Approval of Agenda
1. Approve Agenda - 3:00 pm
B. SJSD Strategic Plan Updates
1. Spotlight Report- Strategic Plan Survey -Dr. Christy Fitzgerald- 3 min
C. Board Discussion Items (Note, discussion items not discussed before 5PM break will be discussed later in the agenda at the board's discretion)
1. Bus Routes, Road Conditions, and School Closures - Dr. Christine Fitzgerald & Jacob Swanson - 5 min.
2. Teacher Student Success Act (TSSA) School Plans SY27 - Assistant Superintendents Dr. Derek Begay & Paul Murdock - 10 min.
3. School Land Trust Training and School Community Council Exemption Form NMH - Assistant Superintendents Dr. Derek Begay & Paul Murdock - 10 minutes
4. SJSD Policy 4540 - Extra-curricular Programs - Laura Palmer - 5 min.
5. SJSD Policy 4129 - Educator Licensing: LEA-Specific License - Laura Palmer - 3 min.
6. SJSD Policy 6120 - Admissions: General Requirements - Laura Palmer - 3 min.
7. Calendar Options SY28 - Laura Palmer 5 min.
8. SJSD Oct 1, 2026 Enrollment Count - Christy Fitzgerald - 3 min.
9. Capital Follow-up - Jacob Swanson - 5 min
10. Montezuma Creek Housing RFPs - Jacob Swanson - 8 min
11. LaSal School Closure Study - Jacob Swanson & Dr. Christine Fitzgerald - 8 min.
12. NAFIS Conference and Advocacy & USBA Regional Board Meeting - President Nan Barton 5 min.
13. Board Training & Development - President Nan Barton - 8 min.
D. School/Director - Board Reflection Opportunity 4:00 p.m.
1. Navajo Mountain High School Report - Ashley Lacy - 10 min.
2. Teaching and Learning & Assessment - Jeff Winget - 10 min.
E. Break - @ 5:00 p.m.
F. Welcome and Recognition of Guests - 6:00 p.m.
G. SJ-2 Recognition Awards
1. San Juan Sweet Job Award: Alvin Cly
2. San Juan Sweet Job Award: Marilyn Benally
H. Citizen Comments
1. Citizens' Comments
I. Closed Session (At Board Discretion, Closed Session may be Moved)
1. Purchase, exchange or lease of real property
2. Litigation
3. Personnel
4. Security
J. Consent Agenda
1. Minutes
2. Revenue Reports
3. Expenditure Reports
4. School Expenditure Reports
5. Personnel Report(s) and Information
6. Monthly Checks
7. Board Travel Reports
8. Home School Letters of Intent
9. Student Hearings
10. SJSD Revised School Spend Plans
11. Fall 2025 and Winter 2026 Activity Reports and 150 Mile Forms
12. School Land Trust Amendments
13. Approval of all Consent Agenda Items
K. Possible Action Items
1. TSSA School Plans SY27
2. School Land Trust Due Dates
3. Navajo Mountain High School Report School Land Trust Exemption
4. SJSD Policy 4540 - Extra-curricular Programs
5. SJSD Policy 4129 - Educator Licensing: LEA-Specific License
6. SJSD Policy 6120 - Admissions: General Requirements
7. Montezuma Creek Housing Roofing RFP
8. Montezuma Creek Housing Painting RFP
L. Information Items
1. Next Board Meeting November 10, 2026 @LaSal Elementary School/Virtual
2. Fall Break October 16, 2026 - No School
3. Teacher Work Day October 19, 2026 - No School
4. Veterans' Day November 11, 2026 - No School
5. Heritage Language Conference November 20, 2026
M. Adjournment
1. Adjournment
Notice of Special Accommodations (ADA)
In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, individuals needing special accommodations during this meeting should notify Superintendent Christine Fitzgerald at least 24 hours prior to the meeting at (435) 678-1200.
Notice of Electronic or Telephone Participation
San Juan School District Policy authorizes its meetings to be held through electronic means if requested by a board member which may include by telephone, telecommunications, computer or similar methods of remote communication.
Meeting can be found virtually at www.sjsd.org