Anchorage School District public meetings in 2020

Governance Committee Meeting

The Anchorage School District Governance Committee is meeting to discuss the 6000 policy series. The session is held remotely to review these specific policies.

• Discussion and review of the 6000 Policy Series

The committee read and reviewed the 6000 policies. Chair Hilde will send policy questions to the Administration for potential inclusion on the next agenda.

• Reviewed 6000 Policy Series

Finance Committee Meeting

The Anchorage School District Finance Committee is meeting remotely to discuss several items, including a fund balance projection, legislative priorities for aligning the budget to goals and guardrails, and a P-Card audit. The meeting also includes Q&A sessions on the Comprehensive Annual Financial Report and Pro Forma, as well as new business. No formal decisions are scheduled.

• Fund balance projection discussion and BP 3470 fund balance classification
• Legislative priorities: aligning budget to goals and guardrails
• P-Card audit review
• Comprehensive Annual Financial Report (CAFR) Q&A
• Pro Forma Q&A

The committee reviewed a P-Card audit showing general compliance despite some policy violations and discussed budget projections impacted by Covid-19. No formal votes or policy changes were decided during the meeting.

Executive Session

The Anchorage School District Board met in an executive session on Dec. 15, 2020. The board received an update on negotiations, reviewed an uncontested student hearing, and discussed the superintendent’s evaluation. No formal decisions were recorded in the agenda.

• Negotiations update (information)
• Uncontested student hearing (information)
• Superintendent evaluation (discussion)

The Board adjourned to executive session to receive a negotiations update, conduct an uncontested student hearing, and discuss the superintendent evaluation. No public votes or final decisions were recorded in the minutes.

• Adjourned to Executive Session for negotiations update, uncontested student hearings, and superintendent evaluation

School Board Meeting - AS AMENDED

The Anchorage School Board will hear public testimony on reopening schools for in-person learning, with six written testimonies submitted on the topic. The board will also receive a superintendent update on school start plans and consider consent agenda items including a personnel report and approval of several sets of meeting minutes.

• Public testimony from six individuals urging return to in-person school
• Superintendent update on school start plans for 2020-2021
• Approval of Personnel Report (ASD Memorandum #060)
• Approval of minutes from multiple October 2020 meetings
• Student hearings added to agenda by board motion

The Board approved several financial measures, including a $26.4M federal programs grant and a preliminary budget outlook for FY 2021-22. They also accepted a $68,326 grant for learning pod expansion and approved the FY 2019-2020 Comprehensive Annual Financial Report. Additionally, the Board voted to reinstate one student.

• Approved $26,431,419 Alaska ESEA Consolidated Federal Programs Grant (7-0)
• Approved $68,326 Alaska Community Foundation Coronavirus Nonprofit Relief Fund grant (7-0)
• Approved FY 2021-22 Preliminary Financial Plan and Budget guidance with projected revenues of $789.580 million (7-0)
• Approved FY 2019-2020 Comprehensive Annual Financial Report (7-0)
• Reinstated student associated with ASD incident #1244119 (7-0)
• Approved Personnel Report ASD Memorandum #060 (7-0)
• Approved October 1, 6, and 20, 2020 session minutes (7-0)

Communications Committee

The Communications Committee will discuss 2020 legislative priorities, ASD Memorandum #062 on Equity For Public Education, and a resolution requesting municipal partnership for safe in-person learning (ASDR 2020-2021-02). They will also hear community updates from the Federation of Community Councils and the Anchorage Assembly.

• Discussion of ASD Memorandum #062 - Equity For Public Education
• Discussion of Resolution Requesting Municipal Partnership for Safe In-Person Learning (ASDR 2020-2021-02)
• Discussion of 2020 Legislative Priorities
• Update on Legislative Luncheon
• Updates from Federation of Community Councils and Anchorage Assembly

The committee modified and approved moving Memorandum #062 and Resolution ASDR 2020-2021-02 to the full Board for a vote on December 15, 2021. Members also refined the 2020 legislative priorities list by removing items not linked to goals and guardrails.

• Approved moving Memorandum #062 to full Board for vote (6-0 straw poll)
• Approved moving Resolution ASDR 2020-2021-02 to full Board for vote
• Removed Student Nutrition (#6) and COVID relief funds distribution (#1) from legislative priorities

Governance Committee Meeting

The Governance Committee will discuss several policy items, including revisions to the Anti-Racism Policy, a review of school attendance boundaries policy (BP 5116), and superintendent evaluation procedures. The committee will also consider grammar edits to existing policies and discipline policies. No formal votes are scheduled; the items are for discussion and information.

• Superintendent Evaluation and Board Self-Evaluation timeline (20-minute discussion)
• BP 5116 – School Attendance Boundaries: review every ten years, next boundary review in 2023 (10-minute discussion)
• Grammar edits to board policies BP 5126, BP 5021, and BB-R 9311 (5-minute discussion)
• Discipline policies discussion (5 minutes)
• Anti-Racism Policy revisions presented by members Bellamy and Mitchell (15-minute discussion)

The committee approved a change to Board Regulation BBR9311 to remove a review for chapter 8, as that section applies to rural districts. Other items, including school attendance boundaries, discipline, and anti-racism policies, remained under discussion for future meetings.

• Approved modification to BBR9311 Board Policies to remove chapter 8 review

Joint School Board - Assembly Meeting

The Anchorage School District and Assembly are discussing financial planning and the return to in-person learning. The body is reviewing a pro forma budget outlook and a phased restart plan for students.

• Projected FY22 budget gap of $25.3 million for the General Fund and $2.8 million for the Transportation Fund
• Phase-in plan for in-person school starting January for Pre-K-2 students
• COVID-19 Vaccination Plan update presented by the Municipality
• Discussion on the number of School Board members and elections
• ASD Strategic Planning discussion

The joint meeting consisted primarily of presentations and discussions regarding the school district's budget outlook, strategic planning, and vaccination efforts. No substantive policy changes or funding approvals were decided.

• Approved minutes of the September 11, 2020 Joint Meeting
• Approved the December 7, 2020 meeting agenda
• Approved motion to extend the meeting by 30 minutes

School Board Meeting - AS AMENDED

The School Board met to review graduation data and receive updates from the Superintendent. The board approved a personnel report and the September 22, 2020, meeting minutes. Two action items regarding education equity and safe in-person learning were removed from the agenda.

• Approval of ASD Memorandum #059 Personnel Report
• Approval of September 22, 2020 Regular Session minutes
• Review of graduation data
• Removal of ASD Memorandum #062 - Equity for Public Education from agenda
• Removal of ASDR 2020-2021-02 regarding safe in-person learning from agenda

The Board approved a grant for transition services and authorized the sale of surplus property. Two action items regarding equity and in-person learning were removed from the agenda and referred to the Communications Committee. The Board also approved the consent agenda, including a personnel report and previous meeting minutes.

• Approved $90,872 grant from DEED for McLaughlin Secondary School transition services (7-0)
• Approved authorization to dispose of surplus property (7-0)
• Approved Consent Agenda (7-0)
• Approved Personnel Report (7-0)
• Approved September 22, 2020 Regular Session minutes (7-0)
• Removed ASD Memorandum #062 and Resolution #2020-2021-02 from agenda (5-2)

Work Session

The Anchorage School Board will hold a work session to discuss the FY22 Pro Forma budget and follow up on the strategic plan and guardrails. They will also take up new business items and review board requests for information. No formal votes are expected at this work session.

• Discussion of FY22 Pro Forma (budget)
• Strategic Plan / Goals and Guardrails follow up
• New business items
• Board Requests for Information log review

The Board held a work session to review the annual Pro Forma budget update and the goals and guardrails setting process. No formal votes were taken on substantive policy or spending items during this session.

• Tabled vote on goals and guardrails adoption to December 15th
• Agreed to add air quality assessment request to the Board Request for Information (RFI) log
• Consensus reached to hold virtual legislative luncheon in January
• Board members expressed favor for adding a second monthly Work Session

Finance Committee Meeting

The Anchorage School District Finance Committee will meet remotely to receive briefings on the Comprehensive Annual Financial Report (CAFR) for FY20 and discuss the FY22 budget. Other agenda items include a building access controls audit, COVID-19 impacts on student nutrition budget, and new business.

• Comprehensive Annual Financial Report (CAFR) brief for FY20
• Building Access Controls audit discussion
• COVID-19 impacts to Student Nutrition Budget
• FY22 Budget Discussion
• New Business

The committee reviewed the Comprehensive Annual Financial Report and a Building Access Controls Audit. Discussions were held regarding a projected $7M student nutrition deficit and a nearly $12M General Fund shortfall due to lower enrollment. No formal votes were recorded.

• Reviewed Comprehensive Annual Financial Report showing $132.9M fund balance
• Reviewed Building Access Controls Audit containing 10 findings
• Discussed projected $7M deficit for Student Nutrition by end of first semester
• Discussed projected $12M General Fund shortfall for FY22 due to enrollment decline

School Board Meeting - REVISED

The Anchorage School Board will consider a discussion on COVID-19 impacts to the student nutrition budget, added to the agenda by board member Starr Marsett. The meeting also includes approval of a consent agenda with a personnel report and executive session minutes, monitoring of first quarter grades, and public testimony on school start and calendar adjustments.

• Discussion added on COVID impacts to student nutrition budget
• Consent agenda approval of personnel report (#043)
• Monitoring of first quarter grades
• Public testimony from 15 individuals on school start, calendar adjustments, and equity
• Approval of September 22, 2020 executive session minutes

The Board approved several construction and infrastructure contracts for high schools and an elementary school. It also authorized a six-year capital improvement plan and significant budget transfers for the 2020-21 fiscal year.

• Approved $2,397,203 contract to Eklutna Construction & Maintenance, LLC for Government Hill Elementary School Roof Replacement (7-0)
• Approved $2,276,706 contract to Roger Hickel Contracting, Inc. for West High School Utilidor Upgrades Phase II (7-0)
• Approved $10,328,371 in budget transfers for Charter School enrollment and instructional items for FY 2020-21 (7-0)
• Approved Six-Year Capital Improvement Plan Project Tables 1 & 2 for July 1, 2021 to June 30, 2027 (6-1)
• Authorized $800,000 reallocation from 2018 Bond Proposition 2 Roof projects for Bettye Davis East Anchorage High School Pool Fire Sprinkler project (7-0)
• Approved Design/Build delivery method for Bettye Davis East Anchorage High School Pool Fire Sprinkler project (7-0)
• Approved Design/Build delivery method for Service High School Building EF (Gym) Fire Alarm Project (7-0)
• Approved Personnel Report (ASD Memorandum #043) and September 22, 2020 Executive Session minutes (7-0)

Executive Session - REVISED

The Anchorage School Board met remotely to conduct an executive session focused on legal counsel and updates regarding negotiations. The meeting was called to order and adjourned to the closed session, which concluded with the board's adjournment.

• Adjournment to executive session for legal counsel and negotiations update
• Legal counsel discussion
• Negotiations update discussion

The Board met in Executive Session to receive information regarding legal counsel and a negotiations update. No substantive public decisions were recorded.

• Approved motion to adjourn to Executive Session for legal counsel and negotiations update (7-0)

Communications Committee

The Anchorage School District Communications Committee will meet remotely to discuss public input for strategic planning, school board email response language, and legislative priorities. The meeting will also include updates from the Federation of Community Councils and the Anchorage Assembly.

• Public input for ASD Strategic Planning
• School Board Email Response Language
• 2020 Legislative Priorities
• Federation of Community Councils update
• Anchorage Assembly update

The committee designed a flier and survey to collect community input on district goals and guardrails. Members agreed to keep the survey simple and translate materials into the top five district languages. The committee also discussed board email protocols and planned a virtual legislative luncheon.

• Approved use of a one-page flier and QR-code survey for strategic planning feedback
• Decided to extend goals to 2026 to account for pandemic learning loss
• Agreed to translate the strategic planning survey and flier into the top five district languages
• Determined the legislative luncheon will be virtual this year

Governance Committee Meeting

The Anchorage School District Governance Committee meets remotely to discuss several policies. Key items include a review of BP 5138 on student possession of portable electronic devices, a draft on frequency of school attendance boundary revisions (BP 5116), and proposed revisions to an anti-racism policy. Members will also receive updates on preventative discipline policies and the budget approval process.

• Discussion of BP 5138 Student Possession & Use of Portable Electronic Devices, Including Cellular Phones
• Presentation of draft on frequency of school attendance boundary revisions (BP 5116)
• Revisions to the Anti-Racism Policy presented by members Bellamy and Mitchell
• Status update on Preventative and Supportive Solutions in Discipline Policies by members Bellamy and Marsett
• Discussion of Budget Approval Process Policy (unassigned)

The committee discussed several policy updates but made no final approvals. Members postponed the student cell phone policy to 2022 and deferred budget process and grammar edits to future dates.

• Postponed BP 5138 Student Possession & Use of Portable Electronic Devices to 2022
• Postponed grammar edits to next meeting
• Deferred budget approval process policy work until spring
• Added discipline policy review to December agenda
• Tabled BP 5116 School Attendance Boundaries for review at next meeting
• Continued review and revisions of proposed anti-racism and instructional equity policy

Special Meeting - REVISED

The Anchorage School District Board is meeting to discuss the Return to School Plan. The agenda includes an action item regarding the delay of return to in-person schooling.

• Delay of Return to In-Person Schooling

The School Board held a special meeting to discuss the restart of in-person schooling amid COVID-19 community spread. Despite extensive public testimony from residents both supporting and opposing a delay, no motion was made to delay the return to in-person schooling.

• Approved the agenda as presented
• No motion made regarding the Delay of Return to In-Person Schooling

Executive Session

The Anchorage School Board held a remote executive session to discuss legal matters. The agenda was purely procedural, with no public decisions or substantive discussions scheduled.

• Executive session for legal matters

The board met in a virtual Executive Session to discuss legal matters. No substantive decisions or votes were recorded in the minutes.

Work Session

The Anchorage School District Board held a work session on November 3, 2020, to discuss the budget and new business. The board also reviewed a log of Board Requests for Information. The meeting adjourned to an executive session for uncontested student hearings and a negotiations update.

• Discussion of the budget
• Discussion of new business
• Board Requests for Information log reviewed
• Motion passed to adjourn to executive session for uncontested student hearings and negotiations update

The Board conducted a work session to discuss budget goals, timelines, and stimulus funding. No formal policy or budget decisions were made during the session. The meeting concluded with a vote to enter executive session.

• Approved adjournment to Executive Session for uncontested student hearings and negotiations update (7-0)

Executive Session

The School Board met in a remote executive session to discuss an uncontested student hearing and receive a negotiations update.

• Uncontested Student Hearing
• Negotiations Update

The board convened in executive session to receive information regarding an uncontested student hearing and a negotiations update. No substantive decisions or votes were recorded in the minutes.

School Board Meeting - AS AMENDED

The School Board met to review committee reports, goal monitoring for K-2 absenteeism, and a personnel report. The meeting included public testimony regarding school reopening and online learning.

• Approval of the September 8, 2020 Regular Session minutes
• ASD Memorandum #042 - Personnel Report regarding employment, departures, and promotions
• Expulsions for students associated with ASD Incident numbers 1321580 and 1321579

The Board approved several grants from the Alaska Department of Education and Early Development and authorized the GC/CM delivery method for the Inlet View Elementary School Replacement Project. The Board also approved two student expulsions and a personnel report. A motion to prevent in-person general education classes before January 2021 was denied.

• Denied motion to delay in-person general education classes until January 2021 (3-4)
• Approved $300,000 grant for Alaska Educational Leadership ECHO Network Project
• Approved $872,095 grant for Pre-Elementary Inclusion Model Program
• Approved $1,268,233 grant for Carl D. Perkins Secondary Career Technical Education
• Approved $1,090,000 in Discretionary Special Education Grants
• Approved GC/CM delivery method for Inlet View Elementary School Replacement (6-1)
• Approved expulsions for students in incident numbers 1321580 and 1321579
• Approved Personnel Report (Memorandum #042)

Strategic Planning Ad Hoc Steering Committee

The Anchorage School District Strategic Planning Ad Hoc Steering Committee is reviewing draft Goals and Guardrails for the district's new strategic plan. The Board accepted the draft on October 6, 2020, and now seeks feedback from this committee before taking it to the community for input. The Board plans to vote on and adopt the final plan after community feedback.

• Review of Draft Goals and Guardrails for the new strategic plan
• Draft Goals and Guardrails documents attached (PDFs: Interim Goals, Interim Guardrails)
• Updated timeline for community input and Board adoption provided

The committee reviewed draft goals and guardrails for the district's strategic plan, including targets for reading and math proficiency. Members discussed measurements for college and career readiness and the role of the Senior Director of Equity and Compliance. The district will now seek feedback from community groups and councils.

Executive Session

The Anchorage School District Board will meet remotely for an executive session. The meeting will begin with a call to order and roll call, proceed to an uncontested student hearing, and then adjourn. No decisions or votes are indicated in the agenda.

• Call to Order and Roll Call (procedural)
• Uncontested Student Hearing (information)
• Adjournment (procedural)

The Board met in Executive Session to conduct negotiations and an uncontested student hearing. No substantive decisions or votes were recorded in the minutes.

School Board Meeting

The School Board conducted a blended remote and in-person meeting to review district goals and personnel reports. The board received extensive public testimony primarily focused on the reopening of schools. The session included reports from the Superintendent and various board committees.

• Approval of ASD Memorandum #033 - Personnel Report
• Public testimony from over 50 individuals regarding reopening schools
• Public testimony from Rebekah Hayden regarding restorative practices in schools
• Superintendent update on school start

The School Board approved the renaming of East High School while preserving the original name for sports and the Thunderbird mascot. The board also authorized a federal grant for Native American language studies and re-allocated over $3 million for Mears Middle School repairs.

• Renamed East High School to Bettye Davis East Anchorage High School (7-0)
• Approved $169,012.00 Native American Language Grant from U.S. Department of Education (7-0)
• Approved $3,091,700 re-allocation for Mears Middle School exterior siding and windows (7-0)
• Approved Board Policy BB 9250.1 regarding Community Events and Invitations (6-1)
• Approved expulsion of student associated with ASD Incident #1321452 (7-0)
• Approved Personnel Report ASD Memorandum #033 (6-0)
• Approved September 8, 2020 Executive Session and Work Session minutes (6-0)

Finance Committee Meeting

The Anchorage School District Finance Committee will discuss FY21 projected fund balance, FY21 enrollment updates and financial impacts, and FY22 budget priorities. They will also discuss a funding resolution. No votes are scheduled—these are information and discussion items.

• FY21 Projected Fund Balance discussion
• FY21 Enrollment Update and Financial Impacts
• FY22 Budget Priorities discussion
• Funding Resolution Discussion
• Upcoming meetings set for November 16 and December 15, 2020

The committee reviewed the budget timeline and FY21 enrollment updates, noting a projected $12M shortfall in state and local revenue. Members discussed FY22 budget priorities and the process for providing Board guidance. No formal resolutions were decided during the meeting.

Governance Committee Meeting

The Anchorage School District Governance Committee will discuss a proposed anti-racism policy and a proposed solar panel policy for new construction. The committee will also review several other policies for potential adoption in the fall.

• Proposed Anti Racism Instructional Equity Policy
• Proposed Solar Panel Policy (BP 3511.1)
• BP 4111 - Recruitment and Selection
• BP 4119.12 - Harassment Policy
• BP 5141.42 - Professional Boundaries of Staff with Students

The committee agreed to send the Superintendent Evaluation Timeline to the full Board. Members discussed a proposed anti-racism policy and reviewed a list of policies for fall review, including budget, attendance boundaries, and discipline.

• Approved sending Superintendent Evaluation Timeline to full Board (unanimous)
• Tabled proposed anti-racism policy for further revisions

Communications Committee

The Anchorage School District Communications Committee will meet remotely to discuss strategic planning and continue media training. The meeting is a procedural session with no votes scheduled.

• ASD Strategic Planning discussion
• Strategies 360 Media Training session
• Upcoming meetings for November 10, 2020 and December 8, 2020

The committee participated in Strategies 360 media training and reviewed Board policy BB9021 regarding social media. Members discussed the importance of internal alignment and the role of the committee in supporting the district's strategic plan.

School Board Meeting

The Anchorage School District School Board held a regular meeting with a procedural agenda. The board received written and telephonic public testimony focusing on reopening schools during COVID-19 and renaming East High School. The board also approved a consent agenda including a personnel report.

• Public testimony: 20+ comments on reopening schools amid COVID-19
• Public testimony: 15+ comments on renaming East High School
• Consent agenda approved including Personnel Report (ASD Memorandum #032)
• Equal Opportunity Schools outcome monitoring presented as information
• Superintendent update on school start provided

The School Board approved several operational contracts, including earthquake repairs for East High School and fleet fuel services. The Board also accepted a $60,000 literacy grant and approved draft Goals and Guardrails. Discussions were held regarding the renaming of facilities in honor of Bettye Davis, but no final action was recorded.

• Approved $174,597 contract with BDS Architects for East High School earthquake repairs (7-0)
• Approved fleet fuel services contract with Holiday Stationstores, LLC estimated at $546,000 annually (7-0)
• Accepted $60,000 Migrant Education Literacy Grant from Alaska Department of Education and Early Development (7-0)
• Approved draft Goals and Guardrails (7-0)
• Approved Personnel Report (7-0)
• Approved August 18, 2020 Executive Session and Regular Session minutes (7-0)

Work Session

The Anchorage School Board will hold a work session to discuss the Strategic Plan Update, including draft goals and guardrails, and a discussion on School Resource Officers (SROs). No votes are scheduled; the meeting includes procedural items and a move to adjourn to executive session for a negotiations update.

• Strategic Plan Update with draft goals and guardrails
• SRO (School Resource Officer) discussion
• Board Requests for Information (RFI) log review
• Adjournment to executive session for negotiations update

The Board held a work session to review draft Board Goals, Interim Goals, and Guardrails presented by Superintendent Dr. Deena Bishop. The session consisted of discussions and feedback on student proficiency targets, workforce diversity, and mental health services. No formal votes or decisions were recorded.

Executive Session

The Anchorage School Board met remotely on October 6, 2020, to conduct a procedural call to order and an executive session focused on a negotiation update. The meeting concluded with an adjournment.

• Remote executive session held at 5:00 pm
• Discussion of negotiation updates
• Meeting held at 5530 E. Northern Lights Blvd.

The Board met in executive session to receive a negotiations update. No substantive decisions or votes were recorded during the meeting.

Work Session

The Anchorage School Board will hold a remote work session to discuss plans for reopening schools. The meeting agenda includes a review of draft documents regarding principal re-entry and a general project plan for school re-entry.

• Discussion of school reopening plans
• Review of draft Principal Re-Entry Workbook
• Review of draft Project Plan for ASD Re-Entry

The Board reviewed the draft re-entry project plan for students and staff to return to physical classrooms. Member Starr Marsett read her letter of resignation. No formal votes were taken during this work session.

• Reviewed re-entry plan: Elementary and Pre-K-12 Special Needs return Oct 19, 2020; Middle Schools return Nov 19; High Schools return Jan 4, 2021
• Member Starr Marsett read letter of resignation

School Board Meeting

The board will receive a superintendent update on school start decision guidance, including a decision matrix and community town hall plans, amid COVID-19. Public testimony on non-agenda items, primarily about reopening schools, will be heard. The consent agenda will be voted on as a single motion.

• Superintendent update on school start decision guidance and decision matrix
• Public testimony includes over 40 written comments, most on reopening schools
• Finance update as part of superintendent report
• Consent agenda approval covering multiple routine items

The Board approved the agenda, the consent agenda, and the personnel report. Members also reviewed iReady diagnostic data, the Gaggle safety monitoring program, and COVID-19 school reopening guidance. Public testimony focused on school reopening concerns and the renaming of East High School.

• Approved the meeting agenda (7-0)
• Approved the Consent Agenda (7-0)
• Approved ASD Memorandum #018 Personnel Report (7-0)
• Approved July 21, 2020 Regular Session minutes (7-0)
• Approved August 4, 2020 Executive Session minutes (7-0)
• Approved August 4, 2020 Work Session minutes (7-0)
• Approved August 4, 2020 Regular Session minutes (7-0)

Executive Session

The Anchorage School Board is meeting in executive session to discuss negotiations. The meeting is remote and scheduled for one hour. The agenda includes only procedural items and the executive session, with no further details provided.

• Executive session for negotiations (no public details)

The Board met remotely via Zoom to conduct an executive session for the purpose of negotiations. No substantive decisions were recorded in the minutes.

Finance Committee Meeting

The Anchorage School District Finance Committee will meet remotely to discuss the FY20 fund balance, FY21 enrollment updates, and FY22 budget priorities. The meeting will also cover a funding resolution and upcoming meeting dates.

• FY20 Fund Balance discussion
• FY21 Enrollment Update and Financial Impacts
• FY22 Budget Priorities
• Funding Resolution Discussion
• Upcoming meetings on Oct 20 and Nov 16, 2020

The committee received briefings on a $15 million shortfall in state and local revenue due to lower-than-projected student enrollment. Members discussed estimated costs for FY22 priorities, including virtual school software and health teachers. No formal votes or decisions were recorded.

Governance Committee Meeting- REVISED

The Anchorage School District Governance Committee will hold a revised remote meeting on September 15, 2020, to discuss several policy items. Key discussions include a proposed Anti Racism Policy, the superintendent evaluation timeline, and review of existing board policies. The committee will also consider community invitations and purchased tickets, and preview policies for fall review including volunteer assistance, crowdfunding, wellness, recruitment, conflict of interest, solar panel requirements, harassment, professional boundaries, and infectious diseases.

• Discussion of proposed Anti Racism Instructional Equity Policy
• Discussion of Superintendent Evaluation Timeline
• Proposed BP 3511.1 requiring solar panels in new roof construction
• Review of BP 5141.42 on professional boundaries of staff with students
• Review of BP 5141.22 (Infectious Diseases) and BP 6114.4 (Pandemic/Epidemic Emergencies)

The Governance Committee reviewed several 5000-series policies regarding student conduct, boundaries, and privacy. The committee voted to recommend a new policy for the payment of community event tickets for Board members. Other policy drafts, including an anti-racism policy, are scheduled for presentation at future meetings.

• Voted to recommend draft policy for payment of community event tickets to the full Board
• Assigned BP 5116 (Attendance Boundaries) draft frequency to Chair Hilde and Member Mitchell for October meeting
• Assigned grammar edits for BP 5126, 5021, and 9923 to be presented at November meeting
• Assigned review of equity and restorative justice policies to Members Marsett and Bellamy

Communications Committee

The Communications Committee is meeting via Zoom to discuss several administrative topics. Discussion items include 2020 legislative priorities, AASB resolutions, and the ASD strategic planning process.

• 2020 Legislative Priorities discussion
• Legislative Luncheon format discussion
• AASB Resolutions discussion
• Response to School Board Emails discussion
• ASD Strategic Planning presentation

The Communications Committee reviewed legislative priorities and AASB resolutions. A motion to block the renewal of two resolutions regarding small school funding failed, resulting in a recommendation to move all resolutions forward to the full Board.

• Denied motion to not recommend AASB resolutions 2.33 and 2.44 for renewal
• Recommended moving all AASB resolutions forward to the whole Board

School Board Meeting - AS AMENDED

The School Board conducted a remote meeting to review enrollment and technology equity updates. The board approved a personnel report and several sets of previous meeting minutes via a consent agenda.

• Approval of ASD Memorandum #017 Personnel Report regarding employment, promotions, and assignments
• Review of Outcome Monitoring Enrollment Data
• Technology Equity Update
• Approval of June 25 and July 21 Executive Session minutes
• Approval of July 10 Special Meeting minutes

The Board approved several financial actions, including a budget transfer for special education and a literacy grant for Service High School. Members also authorized a professional services amendment for the Inlet View Elementary School Replacement project. The Superintendent reported an estimated $26M funding shortfall due to lower enrollment.

• Approved budget transfers up to $220,820 for Special Education Elementary Education Division (7-0)
• Authorized FY2022 Capital Improvement Project Grant applications to DEED (7-0)
• Accepted $269,982.97 DEED grant for Service High School literacy project (7-0)
• Approved $2,611,069 amendment with NVision Architecture, Inc. for Inlet View Elementary School Replacement (6-1)
• Approved Personnel Report (7-0)
• Approved June 25, July 10, and July 21 meeting minutes (7-0)

Work Session

The Anchorage School Board will hold a remote work session to discuss a draft resolution on changes to state K-12 funding and an update on the district's strategic plan. The board will also review a log of information requests from members and then adjourn to executive session for negotiations. All items are discussion or procedural; no final votes on policy are scheduled.

• Discussion of draft board resolution for change in state K-12 funding (file: 8 September 2020 Draft Board Resolution for change in state K12 funding_V3.pdf)
• Strategic Plan Update with interim goals and guardrails (files attached)
• Board Requests for Information log for 2020-21
• Motion to adjourn to executive session for negotiations (passed unanimously)

The Board reviewed draft strategic goals and guardrails for student proficiency and workforce diversity. Members discussed a potential resolution to the state regarding revenue shortfalls and transportation funding. No final votes were taken on the strategic plan or funding resolution.

• Adjourned to Executive Session for negotiations (7-0)

Executive Session

The Anchorage School Board holds a remote executive session to discuss negotiations. No public decisions are expected; the meeting is limited to this closed-door discussion on collective bargaining or contract matters.

• Executive session item: negotiations

The Board met in a remote executive session to discuss negotiations. No substantive decisions or votes were recorded in the minutes.

Governance Committee Meeting

The Anchorage School District Governance Committee will meet remotely to discuss the superintendent's evaluation timeline, community invitation policies, and review several proposed policies for the fall, including those on solar panels and harassment.

• Superintendent Evaluation and Timeline
• Proposed Solar Panel Policy (BP 3511.1)
• BP 4119.12 - All Personnel - Harassment
• BP 5141.42 - Professional Boundaries of Staff with Students
• BP 4111 - Recruitment and Selection

The committee discussed changes to the superintendent evaluation timeline, including moving the evaluation to January. No formal actions were taken on the timeline or community invitation tickets because there was not a quorum of committee members.

• Superintendent evaluation timeline changes: no action due to lack of quorum
• Community invitations and purchased tickets: moved to next meeting

School Board Meeting

The Anchorage School District Board approved the meeting agenda and then voted to approve the consent agenda, which included a personnel report (ASD Memorandum #010) and several sets of meeting minutes. A motion to add BB9271 Code of Conduct to non‑action for discussion was also passed. The board provided a superintendent update and outlined procedures for public testimony during the COVID‑19 pandemic.

• Approval of the meeting agenda (Action)
• Motion to add BB9271 Code of Conduct to non‑action for discussion (passed)
• Approval of consent agenda items: Personnel Report (ASD Memorandum #010)
• Approval of June 16, 2020 Executive Session minutes (consent agenda)
• Approval of June 16, 2020 Regular Session minutes (consent agenda)

The School Board approved several large grants for Indian education, disability services, and after-school programs. The board also authorized a major construction contract for earthquake recovery at Gruening Middle School. Administration provided updates on distance learning implementation and COVID-19 risk levels.

• Approved $32,450,665 contract to Cornerstone General Contractors for Gruening Middle School Earthquake Recovery (7-0)
• Allocated $1,285,000 from 2017 Bond Project Balances for Gruening Middle School project (7-0)
• Approved $13,055,444 for Title VI-B Individuals with Disabilities Education and Preschool Disabled Incentive Grants (7-0)
• Approved $2,730,488 formula grant for Title VI Indian Education (7-0)
• Approved $1,449,995 grant for 21st Century Community Learning Centers after-school programs (7-0)
• Approved $200,000 NoVo Foundation renewal grant for Alaska Native Cultural Charter School (7-0)
• Approved Personnel Report ASD Memorandum #010 (7-0)
• Approved meeting minutes from June 16 and June 25, 2020 (7-0)

Finance Committee Meeting

This is a discussion-only meeting with no voting items. The committee will review the financial impacts of COVID-19 on the school district and receive updates on state and federal funding. New business may also be discussed.

• Discussion of financial impacts due to COVID-19
• State and federal funding update, including ADM reduction scenarios

The committee reviewed six revenue funding scenarios and the state foundation formula's impact on the district. No formal votes or substantive decisions were made during the meeting.

Executive Session

The Anchorage School Board is meeting in a closed executive session to discuss negotiations. The agenda includes only procedural items: a call to order, adjournment to executive session, the closed discussion, and adjournment. No public action or specific negotiation details are listed.

• Adjourn to executive session for the purpose of negotiations

The Board adjourned to an executive session to conduct negotiations. No substantive decisions or vote outcomes were recorded in the minutes.

• Adjourned to Executive Session for the purpose of negotiations

Communications Committee

The Anchorage School District Communications Committee will meet remotely to discuss 2020 legislative priorities, the format of a legislative luncheon, and updates regarding school start dates and COVID-19 protocols.

• Discussion of 2020 Legislative Priorities
• Discussion of Legislative Luncheon format
• Discussion of School Start / COVID-19
• Presentation of ASD Strategic Planning timeline
• Upcoming meetings on September 15 and October 13

The committee reviewed 2020 legislative priorities and discussed planning for a virtual legislative luncheon and future community dialogue sessions. No formal votes were taken, but the committee coordinated a welcome letter from the Board to staff.

• Planned a Board welcome letter to staff for delivery on the first day back
• Proposed holding the Legislative Luncheon virtually on December 4 or 11
• Discussed shifting from public listening sessions to community-based dialogues
• Reviewed a revised strategic planning timeline with public feedback anticipated in December

Executive Session

The Anchorage School District School Board met remotely for an executive session. The board discussed legal matters before adjourning.

• Discussion of legal matters

The Board met virtually via Zoom to discuss legal matters. No substantive decisions or votes were recorded in the minutes.

School Board Meeting

The School Board met via Zoom to discuss the 2020-2021 school start and COVID-19 emergency preparations. The board approved a personnel report and minutes from June 2, 2020. Members received updates on enrollment and emergency procurements.

• Approval of ASD Memorandum #004 Personnel Report
• Review of ASD Memorandum #007 regarding COVID-19 emergency procurements of $100,000 and above
• Enrollment update for goal monitoring
• Discussion on ASD School Start 20/21 Task Force
• Public testimony regarding special education and the Bayshore ice rink

The board approved the agenda, the consent agenda, the personnel report, and minutes from the June 2, 2020 sessions. Members received updates on student enrollment declines, the ASD Virtual program, and FEMA funding waivers.

• Approved meeting agenda (7-0)
• Approved Consent Agenda (7-0)
• Approved ASD Memorandum #004 Personnel Report (7-0)
• Approved June 2, 2020 Work Session minutes (7-0)
• Approved June 2, 2020 Regular Session minutes (7-0)

Work Session

The Anchorage School Board will discuss an update on the Curriculum and Instruction School Start Plan and take up new business. The work session also includes board requests for information and adjournment to executive session for a legal opinion.

• Curriculum and Instruction School Start Plan Update discussion
• New Business discussion
• Board Requests for Information log review
• Adjourn to Executive Session for Legal Opinion (motion passed)

The Board held a work session to review the district's school start plan, focusing on the use of Canvas and Zoom for online instruction. Administration detailed the synchronous and asynchronous schedules for elementary and secondary students. No substantive policy decisions were made during the session.

• Adjourned to Executive Session for legal opinion (7-0)

School Board Meeting

The School Board met to receive updates on school start planning and end-of-year data. The session included a significant volume of public testimony regarding the start of school.

• End of Year Data Update regarding distance learning
• Superintendent update on ASD School Start Planning
• Public testimony from 80+ individuals and the AEA regarding school start
• Approval of the meeting agenda

The Board adopted a tentative employment agreement with Public Employees Local 71 AFL-CIO for 2020-2023. It also approved budget transfers totaling over $7.8 million for two fiscal years. Much of the meeting involved reports and public testimony regarding COVID-19 school reopening plans.

• Approved Tentative Agreement with Public Employees Local 71 AFL-CIO for 2020-2023 (7-0)
• Approved budget transfers of $6,617,535 for FY 2019-20 and $1,190,731 for FY 2020-21 (7-0)
• Approved the meeting agenda (7-0)
• Approved Consent Agenda and minutes from April, May, and June 2020 meetings (7-0)

Work Session

The Anchorage School District Board held a remote work session on July 21, 2020. Board members listened to written public testimony on the School Resource Officer program and other district practices. The board then voted to adjourn to an executive session for the purpose of negotiations.

• Public written testimony on the SRO program and related district practices
• Board listening session for items of interest on programs and practices
• Motion to adjourn to executive session for negotiations, which passed

The Board conducted a listening session featuring public testimony regarding the School Resource Officer (SRO) program, educational equity, and online learning. No substantive policy decisions were made during the session. The meeting concluded with a move to executive session for negotiations.

• Adjourned to Executive Session for negotiations (7-0)

Executive Session

The Anchorage School District Board will meet remotely for an executive session. The agenda includes a call to order, a discussion on negotiations (details not provided), and adjournment.

• Call to Order and Roll Call
• Discussion on negotiations (no further information supplied)
• Adjournment

The Board held an executive session to discuss negotiations. No substantive decisions or votes were recorded in the minutes.

School Board Retreat

The Anchorage School Board is holding a retreat to discuss and set goals and guardrails for the district's strategic plan, facilitated by the Council of the Great City Schools. The agenda also includes media training, board self-evaluation, and discussion of the school start for the upcoming year. No formal votes or decisions are scheduled; the meeting is primarily a discussion and planning session. The public may listen via Zoom due to COVID-19 closure of the Education Center.

• Media training by Strategies 360 (8:10-10:40)
• Strategic plan discussion: setting goals and guardrails, with proposed guardrail from Member Mitchell (11:00-2:00)
• Board self-evaluation discussion (2:30-3:15)
• School start discussion for 2020-2021 (3:15-4:00)

The Board participated in media training facilitated by Strategies 360 and discussed the development of a new strategic plan. Members debated the attainability of proficiency goals for third-grade reading and grades 3-9 mathematics. No formal votes on the strategic goals were recorded in the minutes.

School Board Retreat

The Anchorage School Board held a retreat to discuss the 2020-21 school start plan, student data, and goals/guardrails. The board voted unanimously to accept a $12,069,484 CARES Act grant from the Alaska Department of Education and Early Development for COVID-19 response, including technology, health teachers, and sanitation supplies.

• Discussion on 2020-21 School Start Plan and risk level response
• Review of student data and community feedback from January 2020 retreat
• Review of draft goals and guardrails for student outcomes
• Approval of $12,069,484 CARES Act grant for COVID-19 response
• Breakdown includes $4.73M for IT/1:1 devices, $3.2M for elementary health teachers, $1.475M for blended learning course development, $700K for summer school, $300K for sanitation/PPE, $200K for equity audit, $568,898 for charter schools, $360,833 for non-public schools, $536K indirect costs

The Board authorized the Superintendent to accept $12,069,484 in CARES Act grant funds from the Alaska Department of Education and Early Development. The retreat also included discussions on school start risk levels, student achievement data, and draft strategic goals.

• Approved acceptance of $12,069,484 CARES Act grant (7-0)

Governance Committee Meeting- CANCELED

The Anchorage School District Governance Committee meeting scheduled for July 10, 2020, was canceled. No decisions or discussions occurred. The agenda included planned discussions on the superintendent evaluation, community invitations, and multiple policy reviews for the fall.

• Meeting canceled; no items were discussed or decided
• Superintendent evaluation and timeline (planned)
• Community invitations and purchased tickets (planned)
• Review of policies for fall: volunteer assistance, crowdfunding, wellness, recruitment, conflict of interest, solar panels, harassment, professional boundaries, infectious diseases
• Discussion of assignments for August and September (planned)

Special Meeting

The Anchorage School District Board met to consider accepting federal grant funds. The board voted to authorize the Superintendent to accept a $12,069,484 CARES Act grant from the Alaska Department of Education and Early Development.

• Acceptance of $12,069,484 CARES Act grant
• $3,200,000 for Elementary Health Teachers
• $4,728,753 for Information Technology and 1:1 device initiative
• $1,475,000 for Blended Learning Course Development
• $700,000 for Summer School

The Board approved the acceptance of Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security (CARES) Act grant funds from the Alaska Department of Education and Early Development. The funds are intended for responses to Covid-19.

• Approved acceptance of $12,069,484 CARES Act grant (7-0)

2020-2021 Contracts

The Anchorage School District Board is scheduled to review and approve a list of contracts and contract modifications for the 2020-2021 fiscal year. The agenda includes a new contract and three modifications to existing agreements.

• Contract 21C0004 (Action)
• Contract 20C0014 CM 1 (Modification)
• Contract 20C0011 CM 5 (Modification)
• Contract 20C0014 CM 4 (Modification)

2020-2021 School Board Information Requests

The Anchorage School Board is reviewing a list of information requests, including questions about racism reporting, critical race theory, and virtual school grades. The board is also asked to clarify changes to business and non-instructional policies.

• Request for data on reports of racism and actions taken
• Questions about Critical Race Theory university classes and employee attendance
• Data on Fall 2020 ASD Virtual grades and staffing
• Request for clarification on business policy changes and prevailing wage utilization
• Questions on special education staffing and clerical requirements

Executive Session

The Anchorage School District Board will hold an executive session on June 25, 2020, with the sole substantive agenda item being a discussion of the superintendent's evaluation. The meeting is closed to the public and includes only procedural call-to-order and adjournment items.

• Superintendent evaluation discussion
• Closed executive session (remote meeting)

The Board met in a remote executive session to discuss the superintendent's evaluation. No formal votes or public decisions were recorded in the minutes.

Special School Board Meeting

The Anchorage School District Board is considering a memorandum to authorize the purchase of various insurance coverages. The total combined premiums represent a 15.5% increase over the previous fiscal year.

• Property insurance from FM Global: $1,076,370
• Liability insurance from multiple providers: $903,995
• Excess Workers’ Compensation coverage from Safety National: $228,513
• Catastrophic Student Athlete Accident Insurance from ACE: $24,583
• Cyber Liability insurance from Lloyds of London (Beazley): $41,250

The board approved the purchase of insurance as outlined in ASD Memorandum #130. Members also discussed funding shortages for inclusive preschool programs due to the COVID-19 pandemic and the Reading Act being placed on hold.

• Approved agenda as amended (5-0)
• Approved ASD Memorandum #130 for FY2020-2021 insurance renewal (5-0)

Governance Committee Meeting

The Anchorage School District Governance Committee will meet remotely to review board policies 5124 through 5146. The meeting is scheduled for June 22, 2020, and will be held via Zoom due to the ongoing COVID-19 closure of the Education Center.

• Review of Policies 5124 - 5146
• Remote meeting via Zoom
• ASD Education Center closed due to COVID-19

The Governance Committee met to conduct the Year 2 review of Board policies 5124 through 5146. Members identified questions and potential revisions for policies regarding student conduct, dress codes, and privacy. No formal votes or policy changes were decided during the meeting.

Executive Session

The Anchorage School District Board will hold an executive session on June 16, 2020, to discuss the evaluation of Superintendent Dr. Deena Bishop. No other business is scheduled. The meeting is held remotely due to COVID-19.

• Discussion of Superintendent Evaluation

The Board met in a remote executive session to discuss the evaluation of the Superintendent. No public votes or formal decisions were recorded in the minutes.

School Board Meeting - REVISED

This regular school board meeting includes a consent agenda with personnel report (hires, promotions, departures) and approval of April 7 minutes. The superintendent will update on sports and extended year start planning. Public testimony is accepted remotely due to COVID-19. The meeting is held via Zoom with no in-person attendance.

• Approval of consent agenda with ASD Memorandum #135 – Personnel Report (hires, promotions, departures)
• Approval of April 7, 2020 Regular Session minutes
• Superintendent update on sports and extended year start planning (attachment: 6_16_20 Supt Update Sports Extended Yr Start Planning.pdf)
• Public testimony on non-agenda items (1-hour limit, remote via phone or email due to COVID-19)
• Board acknowledged traditional land of Dena'ina People

The Board approved a contract for security vestibule upgrades and passed revisions to the 2020-2021 school calendar. It also approved updates to fund transfer and fixed asset capitalization policies and issued a statement on racial injustice.

• Approved $784,941 contract to SR Bales Construction, Inc. for Multi-Site Security Vestibule Upgrades (7-0)
• Approved revised 2020-2021 school calendar, including designating the last Friday in February as an online learning day (7-0)
• Approved revisions to Board Policy 3110 Transfer of Funds (6-0)
• Approved revisions to Board Policy 3440.1 Fixed Assets Capitalization (7-0)
• Approved statement in response to recent events of racial injustice and inequity (7-0)
• Approved Personnel Report (7-0)
• Approved April 7, 2020 Regular Session minutes (7-0)

Finance Committee Meeting

The Finance Committee is meeting remotely to discuss the FY 2020-21 Internal Audit Plan and the financial impacts of COVID-19. The agenda also includes updates on state and federal funding and a banner purchase.

• FY 2020-21 Internal Audit Plan discussion
• Financial impacts due to COVID-19
• State and Federal funding update regarding CARES Act allocations
• Assembly/ASD Banner Purchase

Joint School Board - Assembly Meeting

The Anchorage School District will discuss the allocation of approximately $12.1 million in CARES Act funding, including $3.2 million to retain health teachers and the remainder for technology and summer learning. The meeting will also include an update on the district's COVID-19 response and school start plans for the fall.

• Discussion of $12.1 million in CARES Act funding
• $3.2 million allocated to retain health teachers
• Chromebook and hotspot distribution for students
• Summer capital projects at Gruening Middle School
• School Zone Safety Committee update for Benny Benson School

The joint meeting consisted primarily of presentations and discussions. No substantive policy decisions or funding approvals were recorded beyond the approval of the agenda and previous meeting minutes.

• Approved March 6, 2020 Joint Meeting minutes
• Approved meeting agenda

Governance Committee Meeting

The Anchorage School District Governance Committee will discuss policy updates and review proposed changes for future adoption, including a potential solar panel requirement for new construction.

• Reviewing proposed solar panel policy for new construction
• Discussion on Superintendent Evaluation process
• Policy on Board Member event invitations and costs
• Review of harassment and infectious disease policies
• Upcoming review of volunteer assistance and conflict of interest policies

The committee discussed draft policies for superintendent evaluations and community event ticket reimbursements, with votes scheduled for the July meeting. The committee agreed to delay the review of the recruitment and selection policy until board goals are finalized.

• Removed BP 9240 - Board Training Budget from the committee to-do list
• Agreed to postpone BP 4111 - Recruitment and Selection review until after board goals are finalized
• Scheduled a follow-up meeting for June 22 via Zoom

Communications Committee- REVISED

The committee is discussing a draft 'Letter of Commitment' regarding Black Lives Matter protests. Members will also discuss Juneteenth and receive updates on the Strategic Plan timeline.

• Draft 'Letter of Commitment' in response to Black Lives Matter protests
• Revised Timeline for Strategic Plan
• June Community Update
• Juneteenth discussion
• Letter to St. Paul Board of Education

The committee discussed revisions to a draft 'Letter of Commitment' regarding the death of George Floyd and national protests. No formal votes were taken; a revised letter will be sent to the Board for the next agenda.

• Tabled revised timeline for Strategic Plan until after July Board Retreat
• Agreed to send Juneteenth flier to Alan Brown for ASD website posting
• Agreed that Member Hilde will send a card to the St. Paul Board of Education

School Board Meeting - REVISED

The Anchorage School District Board reviewed a $2,159,899.68 emergency procurement for 9,074 Acer Chromebooks to support distance learning. A motion to amend the agenda to add funding and installation of joint assembly and school district signs was approved. The meeting also included recognitions for a nutrition manager and long‑term retirees, and reports on grants, finances, and COVID‑19 preparations.

• Motion passed to amend agenda adding funding and installation of joint assembly & school district signs
• Recognition of Michele Powers as 2020 Alaska School Nutrition Association Manager of the Year
• Recognition of staff with 25+ years of service
• Emergency procurement of $2,159,899.68 for 9,074 Acer Chromebooks (Memorandum #131)
• Third quarter status report of funded discretionary grants and donations (Memorandum #114)

The School Board adopted an amended agenda and received reports on COVID-19 emergency procurement and student graduation data. No substantive votes were taken on proposed policy revisions or the 2020-2021 school calendar during this session.

• Approved amended agenda to add joint assembly and school district signs to non-action items (7-0)

Work Session

The Anchorage School District board will discuss an interim strategic plan, reviewing updated goals and guardrails. They will consider any new business items and review board requests for information logged for 2019‑20. Finally, the board will vote on moving to an executive session to conduct APA negotiations and the superintendent evaluation.

• Strategic Plan discussion with interim goals and guardrails documents
• Consideration of New Business items
• Review of Board Requests for Information from the 2019‑20 log
• Motion to adjourn to Executive Session for APA negotiations and superintendent evaluation

The Board reviewed draft goals and guardrails for the District strategic plan, which had been delayed by Covid-19. Members requested an administrative report on equity, outcomes, and trauma-informed training. No formal votes were taken on these items during the work session.

• Adjourned to Executive Session for APA negotiations and superintendent evaluation

Executive Session

The Anchorage School Board is meeting in executive session to discuss the superintendent's performance evaluation and receive information on APA negotiations. The meeting is closed to the public and includes only procedural call to order and adjournment.

• Discussion of Superintendent Evaluation
• Information on APA Negotiations
• Procedural Call to Order and Roll Call
• Procedural Adjournment

The Board met via Zoom to receive information regarding APA Negotiations. No discussion took place regarding the superintendent evaluation.

Finance Committee Meeting

The Anchorage School District Finance Committee will hold a remote meeting to discuss the FY 2020-21 Internal Audit Plan, year-end financial audit planning, financial impacts of COVID-19, a projected fund balance update, and state/federal funding updates including CARES Act allocations. All items are for discussion and information; no votes are scheduled.

• Discussion of FY 2020-21 Internal Audit Plan
• Year-End Financial Audit Planning with report due dates
• Financial impacts due to COVID-19 and FY20 GF Covid Response Allocations
• Projected Fund Balance Update as of May 20, 2020
• State and Federal Funding Update including CARES Act allocations

The committee discussed the FY 2020-21 Internal Audit Plan and reviewed the allocation of $12.069 million in CARES Act funding. No formal votes were taken during the meeting, as the final audit list is scheduled for the June 16 meeting.

• Tabled finalization of 2020-2021 Audit list until June 16
• Reviewed $12.069 million CARES Act funding allocation for IT, instruction, and PPE
• Reviewed $2 million Board-approved COVID-19 funding and expenditures
• Confirmed BDO as the auditor for the FY20 financial audit

School Board Meeting

The Anchorage School Board met remotely to approve the agenda and a consent agenda containing personnel reports and minutes from March 2020. The meeting focused on staff recognition and included a Superintendent update.

• Approval of Consent Agenda (Personnel Report, March 17 and 30 Minutes)
• Personnel Report (ASD Memorandum #129)
• Remote public testimony procedures for COVID-19
• Superintendent Update on graduation and SEL
• End of Year Staff Appreciation

The School Board approved three construction contracts for school renovations, piping replacement, and security upgrades. The board also approved the personnel report and minutes from previous sessions. Administration provided updates on COVID-19 summer learning and mental health partnerships.

• Approved $2,956,005 contract to Roger Hickel Contracting, Inc. for O’Malley Elementary School Renovations Phase 1
• Approved $2,012,235 contract to Roger Hickel Contracting, Inc. for Bear Valley Elementary School Piping Replacement
• Approved $631,838 contract to Eklutna Construction & Maintenance, LLC for Multi-Site Security Vestibule Upgrade: Group 2 Season 1
• Approved Personnel Report (ASD Memorandum #129)
• Approved March 17, 2020 Regular Session minutes
• Approved March 30, 2020 Special Session minutes
• Approved meeting agenda

Governance Committee Meeting

The Governance Committee will discuss two proposed policy revisions: BP 3440.1, which establishes a $5,000 capitalization threshold for fixed assets, and BP 3110, which outlines fund transfer authority and reporting requirements. The committee will also review existing board policies, evaluate the superintendent, and consider several policies under review, including a solar‑panel requirement for new roof projects. The meeting is held remotely due to the COVID‑19 outbreak.

• BP 3440.1 Fixed Assets Capitalization – sets $5,000 purchase cost threshold for capitalizing assets with a useful life of at least two years.
• BP 3110 Transfer of Funds – allows transfers under $200,000 without board approval; transfers $30,000 or more must be reported to the board.
• Review of Board Policies 4253‑5123 – discussion of existing policies.
• Superintendent Evaluation – preparation of timeline for 2020‑2021.
• BP 3511.1 Proposed Solar Panel Policy – requires solar panels in new or major roof projects to reduce energy costs.

The committee recommended sending revisions for fixed asset capitalization and inter-fund transfers to the full Board. Members reviewed several personnel and safety policies and discussed the timeline for the Superintendent's evaluation.

• Recommended BP 3440.1 Fixed Assets Capitalization revision for full Board review and vote
• Recommended BP 3110 Transfer of Funds revision for full Board review and vote
• Flagged BP 5021 Noncustodial parents for possible further review when meeting in person
• Added BP 5030 School Discipline and Safety to the list for further review

Communications Committee

The Anchorage School District Communications Committee met remotely to discuss policy responses to COVID-19, including draft language for Board President email responses and updates on graduation and summer school. The agenda also included updates on legislative priorities and new board assignments for the 2020-21 year.

• Remote meeting via Zoom
• Draft language for Board President email responses
• Updates on graduation and summer school
• 2020 Legislative Priorities
• New 2020-21 Board Assignments

The committee reviewed proposed language for automated email responses to the school board and discussed the impact of COVID-19 on the district's strategic plan and budget. No formal votes were recorded on the proposed email language or legislative strategies.

• Proposed draft language for automated school board email replies
• Agreed to place 12 teacher-appreciation banners at businesses around Anchorage, Chugiak, and Girdwood
• Paused the Strategic Plan process due to COVID-19

Executive Session

The Anchorage School District Board of Education met remotely on May 12, 2020, for a closed executive session. The agenda lists 'Negotiations' as the subject matter for discussion. The meeting concluded with an adjournment.

• Remote executive session held on May 12, 2020
• Subject: Negotiations
• Meeting held at 5530 E. Northern Lights Blvd.

The Board met remotely via Zoom for an executive session. The meeting was used to discuss negotiations. No substantive decisions were recorded.

School Board Meeting

The Anchorage School Board met remotely on May 12, 2020, to approve the agenda, minutes from previous meetings, and a personnel report. The meeting focused on monitoring student engagement during COVID-19 and provided instructions for public testimony via email or phone.

• Approval of March 2020 Work Session and Regular Session minutes
• Approval of March 2020 Executive Session minutes
• Personnel report for hiring and departures
• Discussion on student engagement and distance learning
• Instructions for remote public testimony via email or phone

The board approved several construction contracts, including track repairs and roof funding. It also authorized the release of undeveloped land at the Bartlett High School site and adopted a resolution supporting more federal education funding.

• Approved $10,848,599 contract to Watterson Construction Company for Eagle River Elementary Earthquake Recovery (7-0)
• Approved $586,868 contract to Little Susitna Construction Company, Inc. for Chugiak High School Track Repairs (7-0)
• Approved allocation of up to $200,280 for King Tech High School Roof Replacement (7-0)
• Approved relinquishing undeveloped land and amending lease with JBER for Bartlett High School site (7-0)
• Adopted resolution supporting additional federal education funding for public schools (7-0)
• Approved Personnel Report ASD Memorandum #128 (7-0)
• Approved March 3 and March 17 meeting minutes (7-0)

Work Session

The Anchorage School Board holds a remote work session. They will discuss board quarterly training facilitated by the Council of Great City Schools and take up new business. A motion to adjourn into executive session for negotiations passed during the meeting.

• Board Quarterly Training facilitated by the Council of Great City Schools
• New Business discussion (no specific items listed)
• Motion to adjourn to Executive Session for Negotiations (passed unanimously)

The Board participated in quarterly training focused on agenda management and goal monitoring. Members discussed the possibility of blended in-person and remote meetings and moving the Board Retreat to July. The session concluded with a vote to enter executive session for negotiations.

• Adjourned to Executive Session for negotiations (7-0)

Special School Board Meeting

This special meeting includes the adjournment of the 2019-20 school board, swearing in of new members, and election of officers for the 2020-21 school board. The board voted to approve Elisa Vakalis as President, Margo Bellamy as Vice-President, Starr Marsett as Treasurer, and Andy Holleman as Clerk. The meeting also includes adjournment to executive session for lease negotiations.

• Adjournment of 2019-20 school board sine die
• Oath of office for new board member Margo Bellamy
• Election of officers: President Elisa Vakalis, Vice-President Margo Bellamy, Treasurer Starr Marsett, Clerk Andy Holleman (motion passed unanimously)
• Adjournment to executive session for lease negotiations

The Board adjourned the 2019-20 session and administered the oath of office to newly elected members Andy Holleman and Dave Donley. The Board then voted to approve a new slate of officers for the 2020-21 term.

• Approved slate of officers (7-0)
• Approved Elisa Vakalis as president
• Approved Margo Bellamy as vice-president
• Approved Andy Holleman as clerk
• Approved Starr Marsett as treasurer
• Adjourned to Executive Session for lease negotiations

School Board Reorganization Meeting

The Anchorage School Board will meet to reorganize, elect officers, and assign committee roles. The meeting is held via Zoom due to the COVID-19 closure of the Education Center.

• Election of President, Vice President, Treasurer, and Clerk
• Discussion of Board Committee Assignments
• Discussion of School and Community Council Assignments

Executive Session

The Anchorage School District Board will meet in an executive session on April 24, 2020. The session includes routine items such as call to order and adjournment, and a discussion of lease negotiations. No specific decisions or contract details are listed in the agenda.

• Call to Order and Roll Call (procedural)
• Lease Negotiations (information discussion)
• Adjournment (procedural)

The Board met in a remote executive session to discuss lease negotiations. No formal actions or votes were recorded in the minutes.

Finance Committee Meeting

The Anchorage School District Finance Committee will discuss financial impacts due to COVID-19, including changes in resource usage as of April 20, 2020. They will also review a projected fund balance update for fiscal year 2020. The meeting is held remotely via YouTube and Zoom due to public building closures. No votes are scheduled; items are for discussion only.

• Discussion of financial impacts due to COVID-19, including a resource usage report as of 4/20/20
• Review of projected fund balance update for FY20
• Agenda includes a new business discussion item (no details provided)
• Upcoming meeting scheduled for May 19, 2020, 3:30-4:30 p.m.
• Meeting held remotely due to COVID-19; public access via ASD YouTube and Zoom

The committee received updates on financial impacts from Covid-19, including expenditures for technology and PPE. No formal votes or policy decisions were made during the meeting.

School Board Meeting

The Anchorage School Board meets remotely due to COVID-19. They will vote on consent agenda items including a personnel report and approval of prior meeting minutes, and consider action on funding for health teachers. The board will also receive an outcome monitoring report on distant learning and a superintendent update on graduation and district COVID-19 response.

• Public testimony on ASD Memorandum #120 - Funding for Health Teachers (action item)
• Outcome monitoring report on distant learning
• Consent agenda: ASD Memorandum #108 Personnel Report (hires, departures, promotions)
• Approval of minutes from February 4 and February 18, 2020 meetings
• Superintendent update on graduation and district COVID-19 programs

The School Board approved the Consent Agenda, which included the Personnel Report and minutes from February 4 and February 18, 2020. The meeting focused heavily on administrative updates regarding remote learning and COVID-19 responses.

• Approved Consent Agenda (7-0)
• Approved ASD Memorandum #108 Personnel Report (7-0)
• Approved February 4, 2020 Executive Session minutes (7-0)
• Approved February 4, 2020 Work Session minutes (7-0)
• Approved February 4, 2020 Regular Session minutes (7-0)
• Approved February 18, 2020 Executive Session minutes (7-0)
• Approved February 18, 2020 Regular Session minutes (7-0)

School Board Meeting - AS AMENDED

The Anchorage School Board met electronically to approve a personnel report and various meeting minutes. The board also voted to add a discussion item regarding the suspension of policy BB9120 (Officers) until May 21 or the lifting of Governor's emergency orders.

• Approval of ASD Memorandum #107 Personnel Report regarding employment, promotions, and departures
• Proposed suspension of policy BB9120 (Officers)
• Discussion of Reading: Gap Analysis
• Acceptance of grant award for Anchorage School District Mental Health Consultative Model - Expansion Pilot

The School Board met remotely to approve the meeting agenda and several consent items, including a personnel report and previous meeting minutes. The session primarily consisted of administrative updates regarding remote learning, COVID-19 response, and student achievement data.

• Approved amended agenda (7-0)
• Approved Consent Agenda (7-0)
• Approved Personnel Report ASD Memorandum #107 (7-0)
• Approved January 7, 2020 Regular Session minutes (7-0)
• Approved January 21, 2020 Work Session minutes (7-0)

Board Quarterly Training- MEETING CANCELED and will be rescheduled

This meeting was canceled and will be rescheduled. The agenda contained only procedural items: call to order, a discussion item (board quarterly training facilitated by the Council of Great City Schools), and adjournment. No decisions or substantive business was conducted.

• Meeting canceled and will be rescheduled

Special Meeting

The Anchorage School District is holding a special meeting to discuss programs and services while its Education Center is closed to the public. The meeting will be conducted remotely via Zoom due to the COVID-19 situation.

• Remote Zoom meeting at 6:00pm
• ASD Education Center closed to the public
• Discussion of ASD Programs and Services Update
• Public dial-in available for listening only
• Meeting archived on ASD YouTube Channel

The Board received administrative reports on the transition to online learning for 47,000 students, meal distribution, and technology deployment. No formal votes were taken on policy or spending during this session.

• Adjourned the special session (motion by Holleman, seconded by Bellamy)

School Board Meeting

The Anchorage School Board approved a consent agenda including a personnel report and the January 7 work session minutes. The board also voted to authorize a term contract for commercial air filters.

• Award of contract: Commercial Air Filters to Pacwest Air Filter ($770,124.90)
• Approval of Personnel Report (ASD Memorandum #106)
• Approval of January 7, 2020 Work Session minutes
• Postponed: Focus on Staff, Students, and Community
• Postponed: Reading: Gap Analysis (Update)

The Board approved a multi-year contract for commercial air filters and a resolution supporting HB 181 regarding mental health education. The Board also approved a charter renewal request for Family Partnership and a personnel report. Much of the meeting focused on staff updates regarding COVID-19 pandemic responses.

• Approved $770,124.90 contract for commercial air filters with Pacwest Air Filter (7-0)
• Approved early charter renewal request for Family Partnership Charter School (7-0)
• Adopted resolution supporting HB 181, Public Schools: Mental Health Education (5-2)
• Approved ASD Memorandum #106 Personnel Report (7-0)
• Approved January 7, 2020 Work Session minutes (7-0)

Executive Session

The Anchorage School District Board of Education will hold a closed-door executive session on March 17, 2020, to discuss negotiations updates. The meeting is scheduled to begin at 5:00 p.m. in the Board Room at 5530 E. Northern Lights Blvd.

• Executive Session: Negotiations Update
• Meeting location: Anchorage School District Board Room
• Meeting date: March 17, 2020
• Meeting time: 5:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.

The Board met in an Executive Session to receive a negotiations update. No substantive decisions or votes were recorded in the provided minutes.

School Board Meeting

The Anchorage School Board approved a contract for the North Star Elementary School roof replacement project and approved consent agenda items including personnel reports and meeting minutes. The board also added two memoranda to the non-action items list.

• Award of Contract: North Star Elementary School Roof Replacement ($2,566,807)
• Approval of Consent Agenda items
• Approval of Personnel Report
• Approval of December 17, 2019 Executive Session Minutes
• Approval of December 17, 2019 Regular Session Minutes

The School Board approved two major construction contracts for school roof replacement and safety improvements. The Board also approved the consent agenda, including a personnel report and previous meeting minutes.

• Approved $6,496,086 contract to Unit Company for East High School Safety Improvements – Sports Complex Project (7-0)
• Approved $2,566,807 contract to Orion Construction Inc. for North Star Elementary School Roof Replacement (7-0)
• Approved Consent Agenda (7-0)
• Approved Personnel Report (7-0)
• Approved December 17, 2019 Executive Session minutes (7-0)
• Approved December 17, 2019 Regular Session minutes (7-0)

Work Session

The Anchorage School Board holds a work session to discuss strategic planning, including interim goals and an update. The board will also consider new business. The remainder of the agenda is procedural.

• Discussion of strategic planning with attached update on interim goals (file: 3_3_20 Goals.Interim Goals.Strategic Planning Update .pdf)

The Board held a work session to review draft goals, interim goals, and student outcome measures for a new strategic plan. No formal votes or policy decisions were made during the session.

• Discussed draft goals and baseline scores for strategic planning
• Discussed student outcomes, inputs, and outputs
• Discussed financial literacy, career pathways, and Social Emotional (SEL) skills
• Requested Administration build interim guardrails for Board review
• Requested investigation into elementary school student segregation for testing

Finance Committee Meeting

The Anchorage School District Finance Committee met to discuss audit reports on criminal background checks and warehouse controls, a health plan update, and proposed amendments to the school board budget.

• Audit Report: Criminal Background Checks
• Audit Report: Maintenance Warehouse Controls
• Health Plan Update
• School Board budget Requests For Information (RFI) and proposed amendments
• Upcoming March 17, 2020 meeting

The committee reviewed audit reports on criminal background checks and warehouse controls, as well as a health plan update. Members discussed the proposed budget, including potential redesigns of the IGNITE program and impacts of pupil-teacher ratio changes. No formal votes were recorded.

Executive Session

The school board is meeting in executive session to discuss confidential matters. The agenda includes reviews of student hearings, labor negotiations, and the superintendent's evaluation.

• Uncontested Student Hearings
• Negotiations
• Superintendent Evaluation

The Board met in Executive Session to conduct uncontested student hearings, negotiations, and a Superintendent evaluation. The minutes record these items as discussions; no formal decisions or vote tallies were documented.

School Board Meeting

The Anchorage School Board will vote on expelling two students (ASD incidents #1315886 and #1315883) discussed in executive session. The board also considers a second reading of revisions to Board Bylaw 9320 Meetings and approves a consent agenda including a personnel report and prior meeting minutes. Recognitions, reports, and public testimony are also scheduled.

• Expulsion vote for two students (ASD incidents #1315886 and #1315883)
• Second reading of revisions to Board Bylaw 9320 Meetings
• Approval of consent agenda including Personnel Report (hires, departures, promotions)
• Recognition of South Anchorage High School state volleyball and region IV gymnastics champions
• Approval of minutes from November 19, 2019, December 3, 2019 work session and regular session

The School Board approved the FY 2020-21 Preliminary Financial Plan and Budget following extensive public testimony regarding program cuts. The Board also passed several policy revisions and approved the expulsion of two students.

• Approved FY 2020-21 Preliminary Financial Plan and Budget
• Approved expulsion of students in incidents 1315886 and 1315883
• Passed revisions to Board Bylaw 9320 Meetings
• Passed revisions to Board Policy 2110 Organization Chart/Lines of Responsibility
• Passed revisions to Board Policies 4135 Soliciting and Selling and 4136 Non-School Employment
• Approved Personnel Report (ASD Memorandum #093)
• Approved November 19, 2019 Regular Session minutes
• Approved December 3, 2019 Work Session and Regular Session minutes

Communications Committee

The Communications Committee is meeting to discuss and distribute materials related to legislative priorities, bond presentations, budget talking points, a community council newsletter, and a strategic planning update. No votes or formal decisions are scheduled; all items are for discussion or information only.

• Q&A and distribution of Legislative Priorities collateral flier
• Discussion of bond presentations (corrected from 'Community Council Budget Presentations')
• Review of budget talking points
• Community council newsletter for February 2020
• Strategic planning (Phase 3) update with timeline attached

The committee reviewed internal budget talking points and a projected $10 million deficit assuming flat funding. Members discussed the use of fliers for legislative priorities and community council bond presentations.

• Reviewed internal budget talking points and projected $10 million deficit
• Approved use of legislative priorities flier for communications
• Approved use of bond and February Community Council fliers for presentations
• Confirmed SB6 support via letter and testimony from Dr. Bishop and Mark Stock

Governance Committee Meeting

The Governance Committee is meeting to discuss proposed changes to board policies and administrative regulations. Key discussions include personnel harassment language and procedures for alternative school programs.

• Review of Administrative Regulations AR 6181.1(b), (d), and (e) regarding alternative school proposals, monitoring, and changes
• Discussion of proposed language for BP 4119 regarding personnel harassment
• Review of Board Policies 4141-4231
• Review of AO 2019-130 regarding Responsible Contractors
• Discussion of community invitations and purchased tickets

The committee reviewed several administrative regulations and board policies. No final approvals were recorded, though members agreed to hold a harassment policy revision and referred the employee security policy back for further review.

• Referred BP 4158 (Employee Security) back to committee for further review
• Agreed to hold off on harassment policy language previously sent to the full Board
• Postponed discussion on community invitations and purchased tickets
• Tabled BP 5040 (wellness, nutrition, recess, lunch, physical movement) pending a pilot study report

School Board Meeting

The Anchorage School Board will vote on awarding a $3,016,962 contract to Eklutna Construction and Maintenance LLC for the Homestead Elementary School roof replacement. The board will also consider a student expulsion and approve the consent agenda, which includes personnel changes and executive session minutes. Reports on chronic absenteeism and superintendent updates are scheduled.

• Award contract for Homestead Elementary roof replacement to Eklutna Construction and Maintenance LLC for $3,016,962
• Approve expulsion of student associated with ASD Incident #1313152
• Approve personnel report including promotions, departures, and new hires
• Approve November 19, 2019 executive session minutes
• Monitor goal on chronic absenteeism

The Board approved a contract for the Homestead Elementary School roof replacement and added $3.9 million to the Grants Fund for elementary school mental health providers. The FY 2020-21 Preliminary Financial Plan and Budget was tabled until the next meeting.

• Approved $3,016,962 contract for Homestead Elementary School Roof Replacement to Eklutna Construction and Maintenance LLC (7-0)
• Approved adding $3.9 million to the Grants Fund for full-time mental health providers at every elementary school (4-3)
• Approved expulsion of student associated with ASD Incident # 1313152 (7-0)
• Tabled FY 2020-21 Preliminary Financial Plan and Budget until next meeting
• Approved Consent Agenda, including Personnel Report and Nov 19, 2019 Executive Session minutes (7-0)

Work Session

The Anchorage School Board will hold a work session to discuss an equity update and the preliminary budget for fiscal year 2021. The budget presentation slides and a preliminary budget document are attached for review. New business may also be introduced. No votes are scheduled; this is a discussion session.

• ASD Equity Update discussion
• FY21 Preliminary Budget document (14,331 KB) and budget brief
• Budget presentation slides
• New Business discussion
• Procedural items: call to order, roll call, adjournment

The Board held a work session to receive reports on the ASD Equity Plan and the proposed 2020-21 budget. No formal decisions were made during the session.

Executive Session

The School Board is meeting in executive session to discuss specific administrative and student matters. The agenda includes a superintendent evaluation and student hearings.

• Uncontested Student Hearings
• Superintendent Evaluation

The Board met in executive session to conduct uncontested student hearings and a superintendent evaluation. No substantive decisions or vote tallies were recorded in the minutes.

School Board Meeting

The Anchorage School Board approved a $364,019 grant for a Service High School literacy project and the expulsion of a student associated with incident #1312332. The meeting also included approval of personnel reports and prior meeting minutes.

• Acceptance of $364,019 grant for Service High School literacy project
• Approval of student expulsion (ASD Incident #1312332)
• Approval of Personnel Report (ASD Memo #077)
• Approval of November 5, 2019 Regular Session minutes
• Public testimony on non-action items

The School Board approved a construction contract for Service High School and accepted a literacy grant. The Board denied a request to waive apprentice policies for FEMA projects and supported a resolution regarding dangerous street crossings.

• Approved $4,297,070 contract to Roger Hickel Contracting, Inc. for Service High School Health & Life-Safety Improvements (7-0)
• Accepted $364,019 grant from Alaska Department of Education and Early Development for Service High School literacy project (7-0)
• Approved expulsion of student associated with ASD Incident # 1312332 (7-0)
• Denied waiver of Board Policy 3311.1.2 regarding use of apprentices for FEMA reimbursable projects (2-5)
• Approved support for Assembly Resolution AR 2019-440 regarding dangerous street crossings (5-2)
• Approved Personnel Report (7-0)
• Approved November 5, 2019 Regular Session minutes (7-0)

Finance Committee Meeting

The Finance Committee will review the internal budget survey analysis, discuss the district budget, and examine FY20 fund‑balance and pupil‑transaction projections. No formal actions are listed; the meeting is primarily informational and discussion‑based. The committee also set the date for its next meeting on February 18, 2020.

• Review internal budget survey analysis (PDF, 130 KB)
• Discuss district budget
• Examine FY20 fund balance projection (PDF, 98 KB)
• Examine FY20 pupil transaction projection worksheet (PDF, 51 KB)
• Schedule next Finance Committee meeting for February 18, 2020

The committee discussed internal budget survey results and potential paths to a zero-balanced budget. No formal votes were taken on budget allocations, though members discussed staffing levels and fund balance projections. The administration will meet with board members individually to review budget recommendations.

Executive Session

The Anchorage School District Board of Education is holding a closed-door executive session on January 21, 2020, to discuss uncontested student hearings, a legal update, negotiations, and the superintendent's evaluation.

• Uncontested Student Hearings
• Legal Update
• Negotiations Update
• Superintendent Evaluation

The Board met in executive session to conduct uncontested student hearings and receive legal and negotiations updates. The session also included a discussion regarding the superintendent evaluation. No public votes or final decisions were recorded in these minutes.

Work Session

The Anchorage School Board will hold a work session to discuss board self-evaluation and student-outcome-focused agendas. No votes or formal actions are expected; the session is for discussion only.

• Board Self-Evaluation discussion
• Student Outcome Focused Agendas discussion
• New Business discussion

The Board held a work session to review its self-evaluation and discuss shifting meeting agendas to focus more on student outcomes. No formal votes or policy decisions were made during the session.

Governance Committee Meeting

The Governance Committee reviewed administrative regulations and Board Policies 4119.4‑4136, noting a link to the Anchorage Municipal Code of Ethics Chapter 1.15. Members discussed BP 9320, which sets rules for board members to participate in meetings by telephone or interactive display, including attendance requirements and vacancy criteria. The committee also examined BP 2110 regarding the district organizational chart and lines of responsibility, and considered AO 2019‑130 on responsible contractors.

• Review of Administrative Regulations (AR) for the district
• Review of Board Policies 4119.4‑4136 and linkage to Municipal Ethics Code Chapter 1.15
• Discussion of BP 9320 Teleconferences – rules for telephonic participation and attendance
• Discussion of BP 2110 Organizational Chart / Lines of Responsibility – proposed language and review schedule
• Review of AO 2019‑130 Responsible Contractors

The committee approved sending revisions for teleconferencing and organizational chart policies to the full Board. A proposal regarding responsible contractors was tabled for administrative review, and a harassment policy was pulled back from the full Board for further committee discussion.

• Approved sending BP 9320 (Teleconferences) revision to full Board (unanimous)
• Approved sending BP 2110 (Organizational Chart) revision to full Board (2-1)
• Tabled proposed policy on Responsible Contractors for one month of administrative review
• Pulled BP 4119 (Harassment) from the full Board agenda for additional committee discussion
• Agreed to link Municipal Ethics Code to policies 4135 and 4136 for full Board vote
• Decided to increase the number of policies reviewed per meeting to complete the 5000 series review this school year

Communications Committee

The Anchorage School District Communications Committee will discuss 2019-20 legislative priorities and draft collateral materials. The meeting will also cover community updates on strategic planning and new business.

• Discussion of 2019-20 Legislative Priorities
• Review of Draft Legislative Collateral
• Community Updates on Strategic Planning
• Upcoming meeting on February 11, 2020

The committee reviewed a draft legislative flier and supplemental information to support discussions in Juneau. Members discussed a multi-channel communication strategy for an upcoming bond, including mailers, social media, and radio spots. No formal votes were recorded.

• Reviewed draft legislative flier and supplemental information
• Discussed bond campaign strategy including postcards, digital ads, and radio spots
• Discussed outreach for the ASD lottery to reach non-traditional participants
• Reviewed recap of December 13 Legislative Luncheon

School Board Retreat

The Anchorage School District Board held a retreat on Saturday, Jan 11, 2020. Board members discussed the topic "Using Effective Goals and Guardrails" as part of Strategic Planning and Goal Setting. The agenda lists the item as a discussion and does not indicate any formal decision.

• Discussion of "Using Effective Goals and Guardrails" under Strategic Planning and Goal Setting

The Board held a strategic planning retreat to define goals and 'guardrails' for the superintendent. The Board proposed specific targets for 3rd grade reading, CTE pathways, and financial literacy, as well as requirements for mental health staffing and workforce diversity. Administration will return with three polished goals.

• Proposed goal: Increase 3rd grade MAPS reading proficiency from 40% to 80% by May 2025
• Proposed goal: All high school students to pass a financial literacy course by 2023
• Proposed goal: Increase percentage of students passing 2+ CTE pathway courses by May 2025
• Proposed guardrail: Superintendent will not allow elementary schools to operate without a mental health professional
• Proposed guardrail: Superintendent will not allow hiring decisions that fail to recruit and retain a diverse workforce
• Proposed guardrail: Superintendent will not allow low performing teachers and principals to staff underperforming schools
• Determined that Pre-K will not be a goal as the mission is K-12

School Board Retreat

The Anchorage School District Board of Education is meeting for a retreat to discuss strategic planning. The session focuses on setting goals and guardrails based on student data and community feedback.

• Discussion on Student Outcomes Focused Governance
• Review of student data
• Analysis of community feedback

The Board participated in a facilitated retreat focused on distinguishing between adult and student outcomes. Members discussed the roles of the Board and Superintendent and the importance of SMART goals. No formal votes or policy decisions were recorded.

Executive Session - CANCELLED

This meeting was cancelled and did not occur. No decisions or discussions took place. The agenda only listed procedural items including a legal update, but none were acted upon.

School Board Meeting

The board will recognize seven Denali Award winners, including individuals and a team, and receive reports from the military, student advisory board, and board committees. No action items are scheduled.

• Recognition of Carol Tucker, Ptarmigan Elementary instructional coach, as a Denali Award winner
• Recognition of Edie Knapp, Capital Planning & Construction supervisor, as a Denali Award winner
• Recognition of Service High School counseling team (Beth Roach, Erin Hamilton, Susan Miller, Margot Pomar, Daniel Rufner) as a Denali Award winner
• Military report and Student Advisory Board representative report scheduled
• Board conference and committee reports from Communications, Finance, and Governance

Work Session

The School Board is holding a work session to discuss the budget and the Capital Improvement Plan (CIP). The meeting also includes a discussion on new business.

• Capital Improvement Plan (CIP) discussion
• Budget discussion