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Message from MCFUSE President Graham McNeill:

Thank you to everyone who attended last night's School Board meeting. A special thank you to those who were willing to make public comment. Speaking up takes courage, and we appreciate everyone who chose to share their experiences and concerns.

We were proud to have 6 MCFUSE members and 1 retired GMCS teacher speak during public comment. Together, they brought attention to important issues affecting our staff, including respect for employee pay and working conditions, concerns about retaliation when employees exercise their rights, and the need for greater input from the educators and staff who work directly with our students every day.

We hope our collective efforts encourage the School Board to provide more opportunities for open dialogue, allow broader public comment, and create more space for staff and community members to ask questions, share concerns, and have their voices heard.

Thank you again to everyone who attended, spoke, and showed support. Your voice matters, and together we can continue advocating for positive change within GMCS.

🎥 Board Meeting Recording: Public comment begins around the 32-minute mark and continues through approximately the 54-minute mark.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CiOVtTKW9f8⁠�

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Gallup McKinley County Schools Board of Education Meeting 06-11-2026 Gallup McKinley County Schools Board of Education Meeting 06-11-2026Student Support Center - 640 S. Boardman Gallup NM, 87301Thursday June 11th 5:30PM

A little late, but we wanted to share a few photos from our Kickoff to Summer BBQ! ☀️🍔

We had a great time connecting with members, welcoming new faces, and having some great conversations about our union and the year ahead. It's always encouraging to see more members getting involved, sharing ideas, and helping shape the future of MCFUSE.
Thank you to everyone who came out and helped make it such a fun and successful event. We're excited about the momentum we're building and look forward to what we can accomplish together next year.

Enjoy your well-deserved summer break, and here's to an even stronger year ahead! 💙✊

🚨🌭 Who's ready for BBQ, music, games, and a little fun before the school year wraps up? 🌭🚨

Join MCFUSE this Saturday for our Summer Kickoff BBQ at Ford Canyon Park! Bring the family, enjoy some great food, and spend time with fellow educators as we head into summer together. ☀️🎉

🎨✨ Watercolor Workshop: Seashells✨🎨

Join us for a relaxing, creative afternoon exploring the beauty of seashells through watercolor! 🌊🐚

📅 Saturday, May 16
⏰ 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM
📍 ART123 Gallery

🎟️ Spots are limited—don’t wait!
Sign up today: https://galluparts.org/watercolor/

No experience needed—just bring your creativity and enjoy the flow of painting! 💙

📣 Reminder: Union Meeting This Saturday!
Our union meeting is May 9th at 10:00 AM at the Gallup Community center and we need you there.
Negotiations are actively happening, and decisions impacting our work, time, and pay continue to be discussed.
This is your opportunity to: 💬 Hear negotiation updates
✊ Ask questions
📢 Share concerns and ideas
🤝 Stand together in solidarity
We are stronger when members show up and make their voices heard.
📍 May 9, 2026
⏰ 10:00 AM
We hope to see you there!

Appreciation is nice. Advocacy matters more.

🍎 Teacher Appreciation Week 🍎

This week is about recognizing the incredible work educators do every single day.

We see the long hours, the dedication, the patience, and the heart you pour into your students. What you do matters, and it does not go unnoticed.

As we celebrate Teacher Appreciation Week, it’s also a reminder that supporting and advocating for one another matters too. When we stand together and speak up, we help create the respect, support, and conditions that all educators deserve.

Thank you for everything you do—this week and every week.