The Governance Council of Gordon Bernell Charter School includes community, business, educational and government leaders, all dedicated to improving outcomes in Albuquerque and New Mexico for incarcerated adults in particular and disadvantaged adults in general. They know the value of education in decreasing crime and recidivism while increasing meaningful employment and quality of life for our citizens.

2011-12 School Year Governance Council Open, Public Meetings schedule and location has changed. The remaining meeting dates are March 22nd, April 19,  May 17, and June 14. All meetings are scheduled for 12:00 pm at PB&J Family Services, located 1101 Lopez SW, Albuquerque, NM 87105. 

Former Governance Council Members include:  Representative Rick Miera, John Dantis, Steve Gallegos, Kelly Callahan, Hakim Bellamy, Angie Vachio,Michael Vigil, and Gerri McCallister.