Indian Education News

Native American Senior Parent Night October 20,2020
Parents and seniors are invited to attend a virtual information night to learn more about preparation for seniors after high school. This will be hosted by Sara Money, College Career Resource Counselor with the Indian Education Department.
Navajo Nation Office of the Controller Hardship Assistance
WINDOW ROCK, Ariz. — On Oct. 9, Navajo Nation President Jonathan Nez approved Legislation No. CS-74-20 which added more than $49 million to the CARES Fund Hardship Assistance Expenditure Plan and approved Legislation No. CS-73-20 that provides $90 million for Navajo Nation Chapters for additional coronavirus relief aid. Both programs are funded by the $714 million Coronavirus Relief Fund. The Navajo Nation Office of the Controller is ready to help ensure expenditures, monitoring, compliance and reporting of the distributed funds which will provide much-needed relief to members of the Navajo Nation affected by the COVID-19 pandemic.
Bernalilo County approved rent and utility assistance
Bernalillo County commissioners have approved the opening of the Bernalillo County CARES (Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security) Act Rental and Utility Assistance grant for qualified county residents.
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Indian Education Committee

The Indian Education Committee works to develop educational programs designed to meet the specialized and unique educational needs of Indian children, and approves all programs and budgets funded by the Johnson-O'Malley Program (JOM). The committee consists of elected parents and guardians of Indian students who are enrolled in schools that are receiving funding under the JOM program.

Bylaws and Articles of Incorporation of Title 6 Indian Parent Committee

Indian Education Committee Members

If you would like to contact one of the following members, please call the office at (505) 884-6392 ext. 80038.

Click here for the Johnson O'Malley Bylaws and Articles of Incorporation

Lauren Stewart-Brunelle, Chair

Vacant - Vice Chair

Jacqueline Platero, Tohajiilee Parent Representative

Vacant, At-Large Parent Representative

Willinda Castillo, At-Large Parent Representative

Susanna Tenorio, Pueblo of Zuni Parent Representative

Mildred Chiquioto, APS Teacher/Counselor Representative

Vacant, High School Student Representative