Gallup McKinley district to boost English learning plan
The Gallup McKinley County Schools agreed to a 24 page settlement with the U S Department of Education Office for Civil Rights to strengthen Limited English Proficiency support. The plan aims to identify and provide targeted teaching aid for students with limited English skills at all grade levels and sets deadlines including hiring a compliance officer and an ESL bilingual resource specialist by June 20. The agreement was approved by the board on May 20 and plans for the June 17 meeting to consider approving two new administrators.
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Gallup- McKinley
Gallup- McKinley County
Department ‘of Education
Office of Civil Rights
Santa,Fe
Board
Tom Ciapusci
Equal Opportunity
Department of Epee
Region 8
Gallup-McKinney
Ceremonial picks new plan for Wednesday night preview
GALLUP The Ceremonial Association held its regular meeting Wednesday night and voted to replace the Wednesday night preview barbecue with a new hors d oeuvres reception to cut costs Attendance had declined annually and the association considered raising admission to cover catering costs Board member Joe Caretto warned that without a plan they could be in money trouble in two years Plans for the 75th Diamond Anniversary Ceremonial were said to be well in hand and income will be donated to the foundation until July 2 when state status is lost The Eastern Navajo Senior Rodeo Association requested a rodeo on Tuesday August 6 and was approved Volunteers are still needed for the exhibit hall Contact the Ceremonial office at 863 3896 for details See Ceremonial nixes Page 2
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Gallup
Kathy Tanner
Tanner
Joe Caretto
Eastern
Navajo ‘Senior Rodeo Association
Mixed reports on Black Mesa mining Ey review board role
The Navajo Nation Council and Resources Committee discuss the Peabody Western Coal Company mining at Black Mesa, the review board’s authority, and its quarterly reporting duties. Peabody mines 4.5 million tons in Black Mesa yearly, delivering about 40 to 45 million in royalties and tribal taxes to Hopi and Navajo communities.
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Mesa
Ariz
Black Mesa
People
Beiven
Elmer’ Milcd
Nation Council
Peabody Western Coal Comany
Peabody
Kayenta
Howarian
Eagle rank reached in Zuni Mountain District
McKinle Sayid Cibola counties report more Eagles as local Boy Scouts gain milestone. Dan Champany, district chairman, notes Eagle status requires 21 merit badges and a major service project of at least 100 hours benefiting the community. The Zuni Mountain District says 253 volunteers contributed 1,852 hours on service projects last year as part of a move to empower the review board.
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Holly Amestrong
Willey Gallup
McKinle
Champany
Boy Scouts
Ange
Zuni Mountain District
Champa
6400 Acres Burned Near Lupton Fire Rages in Navajo Nation
A fast spreading fire burned over 6400 acres four miles south of Allenstown Navajo Nation. Residents reported smoke visible from Window Rock and Holbrook as 140 traffic lanes were halted. Firefighters battled the blaze amid drought linked emergency and a possible lightning strike. A separate investigation concerns a 59 year old man found dead on Tsaya to Road with a hit and run suspect unnamed.
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Allenstown
Ariz
Navajo Nation
Window Rock
and Holbrook
Tsayatoh
Tsayatoh Road
Doug Beldon
Albuquerque
FBI
New Mexico Safe
Navajo Department of Public Safety
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Ady Rita Bane
Ciices
Chris LaMasterinu
Gaye Brown
Jennifer Campbell
Tall Weiler
Milford
Willie’ Begay
Review Board
Lupton
Kristen Davenport
Dine’ Bureau
Bureau of Indian Affairs
Lee Forest Fire
Beldon
Guy Jacobs
Olin’ Greymountain
Fort Defiancé
BIA
Ed Dick
Puerco Valley Fire and Rescue
Lanstown
BIA Foresty
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