About Our Board
The Navajo Nation Board of Education is an 11-member board made up of elected members and members appointed by the Office of the Navajo Nation President.
The Board was established through the Diné Sovereignty in Education Act of 2005. The Board is empowered to do all things necessary and proper to carry out its responsibilities under Title 10, Navajo Nation Code.
The Board oversees the operations of schools under its jurisdiction and exercises regulatory functions and duties over Navajo educational programs.
Board Leaders
Nadine M. Chatto
Freda Nells
Andrea K. Thomas
Members
Dr. Pauletta White
Sharon A. Todacheenie
Dr. Henry Fowler
Joan Gray
Emerson John
Spencer Willie
Agenda & Public Comment Deadlines
Meeting guests who an discussion item or public comment time added to the Regular Meeting agenda at must submit the completed form by the designated date prior to the meeting.
For more information including the agenda request form, contact Matthew Tso at matthewtso@nndode.org.
Agenda Requests & Public Comments due date:
For NNBOE Meeting:
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Scheduled Meetings
January 8, 2026, 9:00am.
NNBOE Regular Board Meeting, Navajo Education Meeting In-Person, Virtual Zoom
October 3, 2024, 9:00am.
NNBOE Special Board Meeting, Virtual Zoom
June 14, 2023, 9:00am.
NNBOE Special Board Meeting, Virtual Zoom
June 15, 2023, 9:00am.
NNBOE Special Board Meeting, Virtual Zoom
Meeting Notes
July 1, 2023, Board of Education Regular Meeting
June 16, 2023, Board of Education Special Meeting