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

President

Freda Nells

Vice President

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Secretary

Members

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Eastern Agency

Sharon A. Todacheenie

Fort Defiance Agency

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Traditional Navajo Culture

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Parent Representative

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Traditional Navajo Culture

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Parent Representative

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.  

Board Resolutions

Each meeting the Navajo Board of Education motions and votes to take action that is officially recorded in resolutions signed by the Board President.

Resolutions by Meeting

December 8, 2025

NNBOE AGENDA REQUEST FORM

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Scheduled Meetings

January 8, 2026, 9:00am.
NNBOE Regular Board Meeting, Navajo Education Meeting In-Person, Virtual Zoom

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