Grants-Cibola board approves student travel, $2,551 donation for HOSA and ISEF trips
April 24, 2026 | GRANTS-CIBOLA COUNTY SCHOOLS, School Districts, New Mexico
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The Grants-Cibola County Schools Board on Wednesday approved district support for students competing at national events, including a $2,551 donation to underwrite HOSA uniforms and out-of-state travel for a student headed to Indianapolis and authorization for students to attend the International Science and Engineering Fair in Phoenix.
Stephanie Grant, introduced as the host adviser from Laguna Acoma High School, told the board the district’s charter qualified for $2,551 in part-2 funding and asked that money be spent on HOSA uniforms to help students feel confident and competitive. “We are asking again to spend this money on uniforms,” Grant said. The superintendent recommended approval and the board moved and carried the donation and the associated travel request.
The board also approved out-of-state travel for a group of students who qualified for the International Science and Engineering Fair in Phoenix May 9–16. Superintendent (name withheld in the transcript) summarized the district’s science-fair results: roughly 50 students attended the state fair, about 15 received state recognitions and the district sent multiple qualifiers to the international competition. The superintendent recommended approval, and the motion carried after board discussion.
Coaches and students presented highlights before votes. Grants High School wrestling coach Tommy Gabaldon described team retention and state qualifiers; powerlifting coach Josh Pacheco described rapid program growth (from 21 athletes in year one to 64 this season) and podium finishes, including state records. Student presenters described individual projects and results; Sebastian Guerrero and others discussed microplastics and genetics projects that advanced to higher competition.
Board members thanked students and coaches and expressed pride in the district’s extracurricular achievements. The votes were taken during the regular meeting following the presentations; the motions to approve travel and accept the donation passed.
Stephanie Grant, introduced as the host adviser from Laguna Acoma High School, told the board the district’s charter qualified for $2,551 in part-2 funding and asked that money be spent on HOSA uniforms to help students feel confident and competitive. “We are asking again to spend this money on uniforms,” Grant said. The superintendent recommended approval and the board moved and carried the donation and the associated travel request.
The board also approved out-of-state travel for a group of students who qualified for the International Science and Engineering Fair in Phoenix May 9–16. Superintendent (name withheld in the transcript) summarized the district’s science-fair results: roughly 50 students attended the state fair, about 15 received state recognitions and the district sent multiple qualifiers to the international competition. The superintendent recommended approval, and the motion carried after board discussion.
Coaches and students presented highlights before votes. Grants High School wrestling coach Tommy Gabaldon described team retention and state qualifiers; powerlifting coach Josh Pacheco described rapid program growth (from 21 athletes in year one to 64 this season) and podium finishes, including state records. Student presenters described individual projects and results; Sebastian Guerrero and others discussed microplastics and genetics projects that advanced to higher competition.
Board members thanked students and coaches and expressed pride in the district’s extracurricular achievements. The votes were taken during the regular meeting following the presentations; the motions to approve travel and accept the donation passed.
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