Department of Education Relations

At a glance

• What: the Mayors' Council's relationship with the Guam Department of Education (GDOE) and the Guam Education Board: a meeting with the Superintendent, school grounds maintenance, school break-ins, and Council representation on the Board.
• Where it stands: Vice Mayor Blas was appointed alternate to the Board on July 1 (unanimous). As of August 12 the Superintendent had not answered a June 3 request to meet the mayors.
• Next: GDOE-specific work sessions proposed; Council letter opposing use of the George Washington High School campus for the Sifa Charter School.

Points raised

• Mayor Terlaje: the Board should consult mayors on school closures; mayors are not obligated to the Board.
• Deputy Superintendent (August 12): principals should not ask mayors' offices to cut grass because maintenance contracts exist.

Sources

• Mayors' Council of Guam regular meeting minutes, August 12, 2026 (posted, approval unconfirmed): https://mcog.guam.gov/sites/default/files/Secretary%27s%20Minutes-August.pdf
• Mayors' Council of Guam regular meeting minutes, July 1, 2026 (approved August 12): https://mcog.guam.gov/sites/default/files/Secretary%27s%20Minutes-July%202026.pdf
• Mayors' Council of Guam regular meeting minutes, May 6, 2026 (posted, approval unconfirmed): https://mcog.guam.gov/sites/default/files/May%20Secretary%27s%20Minutes.pdf

Log

2026-08-12 - Mayors' Council of Guam

Vice Mayor Blas introduced as alternate; he and Mayor Terlaje signed a letter opposing use of the George Washington campus for the Sifa Charter School. Mayor Alig still without reply to his June 3 request; proposed separate work sessions because 15 minutes on an agenda is too little.

2026-07-01 - Mayors' Council of Guam

Nomination of Vice Mayor Blas by Terlaje; motion by Mayor Hofmann, second by Mayor Ungacta; all in favor.

2026-05-06 - Mayors' Council of Guam

Terlaje reported on talks with the Superintendent (grounds maintenance contracts, joint meeting, break-ins). A letter of invitation will go to the Superintendent for the next monthly meeting.