Anchorage School District public meetings in 2021

Executive Session

The Anchorage School Board convened for an executive session to discuss legal updates, negotiations, and contracts. The meeting was held at the Anchorage School District office on Northern Lights Boulevard.

• Legal update discussion
• Negotiations discussion
• Contracts discussion
• Adjournment of executive session

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

School Board Meeting

The Anchorage School Board approved the meeting agenda and accepted a goal monitoring report on Algebra II completion rates. The meeting included a public comment period with 90 written submissions regarding school mask policies.

• Approval of agenda
• Acceptance of Algebra II completion rate goal monitoring report
• Public comment on school mask policies (90 written submissions)

The Board approved a contract for earthquake repairs at Chugiak Elementary and accepted a $25.9M federal grants package. Members also approved the FY 2022-23 budget development guidance and a revision to the public statements policy. A motion to maintain current masking policies failed.

• Approved $1,834,000 contract to Roger Hickel Contracting, Inc. for Chugiak Elementary Earthquake Repairs (7-0)
• Accepted $25,892,301 Alaska ESEA Consolidated Federal Programs Grant for FY 2021-2022 (7-0)
• Approved FY 2022-23 Preliminary Financial Plan and Budget development guidance (7-0)
• Approved revisions to School Board Policy BB 9010: Public Statements (7-0)
• Tabled revision to Policy BB 9323 Meeting Conduct pending legal opinion (6-1)
• Accepted goal monitoring report on Algebra II completion rate (7-0)
• Denied motion to keep current masking policy in effect with 24-hour notice of change (3-4)

Finance Committee Meeting

The Finance Committee is meeting to discuss fiscal year 2022-23 financial planning and budget development guidance. The committee will also hold discussions regarding the district's bond rating and bond language.

• Fiscal Year 2022-23 Pro Forma Financial Planning Outlook & Budget Development Guidance
• Bond Rating discussion
• Bond Language discussion

The committee reviewed the Fiscal Year 2022-23 Pro Forma financial planning outlook and budget development guidance. Members discussed the municipal bond rating drop from AAA to AA+ and bond language requests from Sen. Begich. No formal votes or decisions were recorded.

Communications Committee

The Anchorage School District Communications Committee is meeting to discuss several outreach items. The agenda includes a debrief of the Legislative Luncheon and updates regarding community and social media communications.

• Legislative Luncheon debrief
• Refresh to the Community Update
• Social Media/Facebook/Radio information
• Survey information

The committee discussed the results of the Legislative Luncheon and a new visual refresh for the community update. Members reviewed efforts to hire a social media specialist and the status of the superintendent search website. No formal votes were taken.

Governance Committee Meeting

The Anchorage School District Governance Committee will meet to discuss the classification of the BP 3470 fund balance and review student nutrition and physical activity policies. The meeting will also cover a review of several district policies and new business.

• BP 3470 Fund Balance Classification
• BP 5040 Student Nutrition and Physical Activity
• Policy Review: BB 9200, 9210, 9220, 9222, 9223, 9224
• Upcoming meetings scheduled for January 19, 2022 and February 15, 2022

The committee reviewed proposed revisions to fund balance classifications and student nutrition policies. No formal votes were taken; items were referred back to the Finance team and administration for further drafting.

• Referred BP 3470 Fund Balance Classification revision to Finance team for January
• Determined BP 5040 Student Nutrition and Physical Activity will use high-level Board Policy with details in Administrative Regulations
• Tabled BB 9200-9224 policy review pending research by Chair Jacobs
• Scheduled Community Workforce Agreement (CWA) policy discussion for February 8 work session

Joint School Board - Assembly Meeting - REVISED

The Joint School Board and Assembly will review financial planning and capital improvement needs. The meeting includes discussions on the ASD 2022 Bond and updates regarding pool status.

• Approval of September 10, 2021 Joint Meeting minutes
• ESSER III Funding (ASD) information
• ASD 2022 Bond discussion
• Pools Status Update (Muni and ASD)
• Safe Walking to Schools information

Work Session

The Anchorage School Board will discuss the superintendent search process at this work session. They will also review board requests for information. The meeting will adjourn to executive session for uncontested student hearings, legal update, negotiations, and contracts.

• Discussion of superintendent search process (with timeline attachment)
• Board Requests for Information (RFI) log review
• Adjournment to executive session for legal update, negotiations, and contracts
• Meeting streamed live via ASD-TV

The Board reviewed a draft timeline for the superintendent search process. Members discussed candidate expectations, Board Goals & Guardrails, and public process. No formal votes were taken during the work session.

• Reviewed draft timeline for superintendent search
• Adjourned to Executive Session at 4:13 p.m. for student hearings, legal update, negotiations, and contracts

School Board Meeting

The Anchorage School Board met on December 6, 2021, to review administrative reports and approve the meeting agenda by a 6-1 vote. The board unanimously approved the consent agenda, which included adopting October minutes, reviewing Personnel Report #051 for hiring and promotions, and authorizing the disposal of surplus district property. The session also featured community updates on English language learner programs and student advisory boards, alongside public testimony regarding staff contracts and COVID mitigation policies.

• Approval of the December 6 meeting agenda by a 6-1 vote (Nay: Dave Donley)
• Consent agenda approval covering October 19, 2021 regular session minutes
• Personnel Report #051 recommending approvals for new hires, promotions, and assignment changes
• Authorization to dispose of surplus property from Capital Planning & Construction, Maintenance, and Student Nutrition departments via sealed bid or auction
• Public comment period addressing written submissions on staff contracts, the TOTEM contract, and COVID mitigation measures

The Board approved a tentative agreement with General Teamsters Local 959 for food service employees and authorized the expulsion of three students. The Board also approved the 2020-2021 Annual Comprehensive Financial Report and the 2022 legislative priorities.

• Approved Tentative Agreement with General Teamsters Local 959 for Food Service Employees (7-0)
• Approved expulsions for students in incident numbers 1330763, 1330668, and 1330651 (7-0)
• Approved Annual Comprehensive Financial Report for fiscal year ended June 30, 2021 (7-0)
• Accepted 2022 Anchorage School District Legislative Priorities (7-0)
• Authorized re-allocation of $11,449.70 for preschool playground equipment (7-0)
• Authorized sale of surplus property from November 2021 (7-0)
• Approved October 19, 2021 Regular Session minutes (7-0)
• Accepted monitoring report on graduation rate (7-0)

Executive Session

The Anchorage School District board met in an executive session on Dec 6, 2021. Members reviewed an uncontested student hearing and received a legal update. The board then discussed ongoing negotiations and contract matters. The session concluded with an adjournment motion.

• Uncontested student hearing (information)
• Legal update (information)
• Negotiations (discussion)
• Contracts (discussion)

The Board met in executive session to address an uncontested student hearing, negotiations, and contracts. No substantive decisions or votes were recorded in the minutes.

Joint School Board - Assembly Work Session

The Anchorage School Board and Assembly will hold a joint work session to discuss the proposed municipal budget. The meeting will also cover School Resource Officer (SRO) resolutions and upcoming joint meeting schedules.

• Discussion of proposed municipal budget
• Review of SRO resolution and testimony
• Upcoming joint meetings scheduled for Dec 10 and March 4, 2022

The joint session consisted of a discussion regarding the proposed municipal budget featuring presentations from district leadership, principals, and student representatives. No substantive policy decisions or budget approvals were made during the meeting.

• Approved the meeting agenda
• Approved a 15-minute extension of the work session

School Board Meeting - Continued from November 16

The Anchorage School Board will consider approving a $1,402,697 federal grant for career and technical education, a personnel report, and a graduation-rate monitoring report. The board also will hear a Student Advisory Board report on resolutions regarding school resource officers and Canvas grading.

• Acceptance of $1,402,697 Carl D. Perkins federal grant for secondary career-technical education
• Approval of personnel report including hires, departures, and reassignments
• Acceptance of outcome monitoring report on graduation rate (College, Career, Life Ready goal)
• Student Advisory Board resolutions on SRO (school resource officers) and Canvas grading
• Public comment on contracts, teacher retention, and other topics

The Board approved a $111,090,000 bond proposal for roof replacements, security improvements, and the replacement of Inlet View School. The Board also authorized the acceptance of a $112.4M American Rescue Plan Act grant. A charter school renewal and the six-year capital improvement plan were postponed.

• Approved $111,090,000 bond proposal for roof replacements, Inlet View School replacement, security, and planning (6-1)
• Approved acceptance of $112,451,632 American Rescue Plan (ARP) Act grant (7-0)
• Denied amendment to restore Chugiak roof replacement for $16.8M (2-5)
• Approved amendment to remove Spring Hill, Ursa Minor, and Maintenance roof projects to reduce bond total (6-1)
• Approved amendment to add Ursa Minor and Maintenance roof restoration for $3,360,000 (7-0)
• Approved amendment to add Chugiak Elementary School project for $5.9M (6-1)
• Tabled six-year Capital Improvement Plan (CIP) until December 6, 2021 (7-0)
• Postponed Family Partnership Charter School renewal until December 6, 2021

Special Work Session

The Anchorage School Board convened for a special work session to prepare for a joint meeting. The agenda includes a call to order, discussion on joint work session prep, and adjournment.

• Call to Order and Roll Call
• Discussion on Joint Work Session Prep
• Adjournment

The Board and Administration held a work session to prepare for a joint session. No formal decisions were made during this meeting.

Work Session

The Anchorage School Board will hold a work session with a call to order, review of board requests for information, and a training session from the Alaska Association of School Boards on governance roles, superintendent partnerships, and decision-making. The meeting will adjourn to executive session for legal updates, negotiations, and contracts. No substantive public decisions are scheduled.

• Adjournment to executive session for legal update, negotiations, and contracts
• AASB training on Governance Team roles, Board-Superintendent partnerships, and decision-making
• Board Requests for Information log review (2021-22)

The Board participated in training provided by the Alaska Association of School Boards regarding roles, responsibilities, and partnerships. No substantive policy or budget decisions were made during the session.

• Adjourned to Executive Session for legal update, negotiations, and contracts

Executive Session

The Anchorage School District Board met in an executive session on November 16, 2021. The agenda included a legal update, discussion of negotiations, and information on contracts. No specific decisions or details were provided in the agenda.

• Call to Order and Roll Call
• Legal Update (information)
• Negotiations (discussion)
• Contracts (information)
• Adjournment of Executive Session

The Board met in Executive Session to discuss negotiations. No decisions were recorded, and there was no discussion regarding legal updates or contracts.

School Board Meeting - Continued to November 17

The Anchorage School Board will vote on accepting a $1,402,697 federal grant for Career Technical Education under the Carl D. Perkins Act. They will also approve a personnel report and monitor a graduation rate goal. The meeting includes public comment on contracts and teacher retention.

• Accept $1,402,697 Carl D. Perkins grant for secondary CTE programs
• Approve ASD Memorandum #040 - Personnel Report with hires and departures
• Monitor College, Career, Life Ready goal: graduation rate
• Student Advisory Board resolutions on SRO and Canvas grading
• Public comment on contracts and teacher retention

The Board approved two grants for career technical education and seismic design at Klatt Elementary. The decision regarding the Family Partnership Charter School renewal was tabled until December 6, 2021.

• Approved $1,402,697 grant for Carl D. Perkins Secondary Career Technical Education (7-0)
• Approved $95,000 grant for structural seismic improvements design at Klatt Elementary School (7-0)
• Adopted ASD Functional Governance Board Self-Evaluation Baseline (7-0)
• Adopted Board Community Engagement Calendar (7-0)
• Accepted outcome monitoring reports for reading and math proficiency (7-0)
• Approved Personnel Report (6-0)
• Tabled Family Partnership Charter School renewal motion until December 6, 2021 (7-0)
• Approved meeting agenda (7-0)

Finance Committee Meeting

The Anchorage School District Finance Committee will discuss the Annual Comprehensive Financial Report and accept two federal grant awards. The meeting will be held in person and remotely.

• Review of Annual Comprehensive Financial Report (ACFR)
• Acceptance of ARP Act Grant Award (Memorandum #054)
• Update on ESSER II funds
• Upcoming meetings scheduled for December 15, 2021, and January 26, 2022

The committee reviewed the Annual Comprehensive Financial Report and the results of an audit conducted by BDO USA. Members discussed the impact of inflation on bonds, grant management, and the ARP Act Grant Award. No formal votes or decisions were recorded.

Communications Committee

The Anchorage School District Communications Committee will meet to discuss legislative priorities and the timeline for the superintendent search. The agenda also includes a discussion on the Legislative Luncheon and upcoming meeting dates.

• Legislative Priorities - Discussion & Timeline
• Superintendent Search Process
• Legislative Luncheon
• Upcoming meetings: December 14, 2021 and January 19, 2022

The committee discussed plans for a December 10 legislative luncheon and reviewed proposed legislative priorities. No formal votes or final decisions were recorded during the meeting.

Governance Committee Meeting

The Governance Committee is meeting to discuss several policy revisions and administrative regulations. The agenda includes reviews of student nutrition, public statements, and meeting conduct.

• Discussion of Revised Cultural Regalia Administrative Regulation
• Discussion of BP 5040 Student Nutrition and Physical Activity
• Proposed policy revision to BB 9323 regarding Superintendent Authority During Meetings
• Proposed amendment to BB 9010 Public Statements
• Review of policies BB 9110, 9120, 9121, 9122, 9123, 9124, 9130, and 9140

The committee reviewed revisions to the Cultural Regalia AR and the public statements policy (BB 9010). A proposal to allow the superintendent to move incidental motions was advanced pending a legal opinion. No final votes were recorded for the full board.

• Moved proposed policy allowing superintendent to move incidental motions forward for future agendas
• Requested legal opinion on superintendent authority revisions
• Agreed upon changes to BB 9010 (Public Statements) for full Board first reading on December 6, 2021
• Reviewed revised Cultural Regalia AR with no committee concerns

Work Session

The Anchorage School Board will hold a work session to discuss Elementary and Secondary School Emergency Relief (ESSER) III funding. The meeting will also include a review of Board Requests for Information and adjourn to an executive session for legal updates and contracts.

• Discussion of ESSER III funding
• Review of Board Requests for Information log
• Adjournment to executive session for legal updates and contracts

The Board reviewed requests for information and discussed ESSER III funding, including class sizes, enrollment, and spending restrictions. No substantive policy or financial decisions were made during this session.

• Adjourned to Executive Session for legal update and contracts

School Board Meeting

The Anchorage School District School Board met to review goal monitoring for graduation and dropout rates and approve a consent agenda. The board decided to transfer funds to address staffing shortages in special education. The meeting included reports from the Student Advisory Board and military representatives.

• Budget transfer of up to $2,516,566 for Special Education Department's Related Services Division for school psychology and speech language therapy
• Approval of Personnel Report (ASD Memorandum #039) regarding employment, promotions, and departures
• Review of College, Career, Life Ready graduation and dropout rates
• Approval of October 5, 2021 Regular Session minutes

The Board approved 10-year charter renewals for the Alaska Native Cultural Charter School and Aquarian Charter School. The Board also approved a budget transfer for special education services. A proposed $95.997 million bond proposal was discussed but not decided, with the Board requesting modifications to include Inlet View Elementary.

• Approved Alaska Native Cultural Charter School renewal through 2032/2033 school year (7-0)
• Approved Aquarian Charter School renewal through 2031-2032 school year (7-0)
• Approved budget transfers up to $2,516,566 for Special Education Department Related Services Division (7-0)
• Approved Personnel Report (7-0)
• Approved October 5, 2021 Regular Session minutes (7-0)
• Approved meeting agenda (7-0)

Executive Session

The Anchorage School District Board met in an executive session on November 1, 2021. The board reviewed a legal update and discussed contracts. The meeting also included standard procedural items such as call to order and adjournment.

• Legal update discussion
• Contracts discussion

The Board met in executive session to discuss legal updates and contracts. No substantive decisions or votes were recorded in the minutes.

Work Session

The Anchorage School Board will hold a work session to discuss the proposed April 2022 bond measure. The meeting includes presentations on the bond proposal, Capital Improvement Program recommendations, and financing details. No formal votes are scheduled.

• Discussion of 2022 Bond Proposal
• Review of Capital Improvement Program (CIP) recommendations
• Presentation on bond rates and taxes
• Review of proposed bond attachments

The Board held a work session to discuss the 2022 bond proposition and the six-year Capital Improvement Plan. Members and administration reviewed demographics, enrollment projections, and specific elementary schools. No formal votes or decisions were made during this session.

Finance Committee Meeting

The Anchorage School District Finance Committee is meeting to discuss several financial matters. The agenda includes reviews of bond debt, the Mayor's proposed budget, and the fund balance.

• Discussion of Bond Debt
• Discussion of Mayor's Proposed Budget
• Discussion of Fund Balance

The committee reviewed bond debt service and the Mayor's proposed budget, including potential cuts to School Resource Officers and pools. No formal votes or decisions were recorded during the meeting.

Executive Session

The Anchorage School Board convened for a remote executive session on October 25, 2021, to discuss negotiations. The meeting was procedural, consisting of a roll call, a motion to enter the session, and a subsequent adjournment.

• Remote executive session held via Zoom
• Meeting ID: 928 0685 8981
• Purpose of session: Negotiations
• Location: Anchorage School District, 5530 E. Northern Lights Blvd.

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

• Adjourned to Executive Session for the purpose of negotiations

Communications Committee

The Anchorage School District Communications Committee will hold a discussion-only meeting on October 20, 2021. Agenda items include reviewing the legislative luncheon, discussing legislative priorities and timeline, and examining the community engagement plan. No votes or final decisions are scheduled.

• Discussion of 2021 legislative priorities and timeline
• Review of community engagement plan (SB Community Engagement Calendar attached)
• Review of legislative luncheon evite from prior year
• Upcoming meetings noted for November 9 and December 14, 2021

The committee approved sending a revised community engagement calendar to the Board. Members discussed planning a Legislative Luncheon for December 10 and the process for submitting legislative priorities. The committee also reviewed strategies for community outreach and social media interaction.

• Approved sending revised community engagement calendar to the Board (unanimous)

Governance Committee Meeting

The ASD Governance Committee will hold a discussion on graduation regalia, a proposed revision to Board Policy 5040 on Student Nutrition and Physical Activity, and a proposal from members Donley and Jacobs regarding Community Workforce Agreements (BP 3311.2 and 3312). They will also review AR7511(a) on naming schools and facilities and conduct a policy review of the BP 9000 series. No votes are scheduled; all items are discussions or information only.

• Proposed revisions to BP5040 Student Nutrition and Physical Activity
• Discussion of AR7511(a) Naming or Renaming of Schools and Facilities
• Policy review of BP 9000, 9010, 9011, 9012, 9020 (district goals and operations)
• Proposal from Members Donley and Jacobs on Community Workforce Agreements (BP 3311.2 and 3312)
• Discussion on graduation regalia

The committee agreed to move the Community Workforce Agreements (CWA) policy to a work session for further review and discussion of proposed revisions. Other items, including graduation regalia and student nutrition policies, were discussed but postponed or sent back for modifications.

• Agreed to move CWA policy to a work session on or before 11/16
• Agreed to put the request to release legal documents on the CWA to a full Board vote
• Postponed BP5040 Student Nutrition and Physical Activity until January
• Postponed wellness grant for one year
• Returned graduation regalia AR to staff for modifications

Work Session

The School Board is holding a work session to discuss the 2022 Bond Proposition. The meeting also includes a review of Board Requests for Information and an adjournment to executive session for legal updates and negotiations.

• Discussion of 2022 Bond Proposition
• Review of 2021-22 Board Requests for Information (RFI) log
• Executive session for legal update and negotiations

The Board held a work session to review the 2022 Bond Proposition and the Six Year Capital Improvement Plan (CIP). Discussions focused on deferred maintenance, bond debt, timelines, security vestibules, and Inlet View Elementary School. No formal votes were taken on these items.

• Adjourned to Executive Session for legal update and negotiations

Executive Session

The Anchorage School District Board will hold an executive session that begins with a call to order and roll call. The session includes a legal update and a discussion of negotiations. The meeting will conclude with an adjournment motion.

• Call to Order and Roll Call (procedural)
• Legal update (information)
• Negotiations (discussion)
• Adjournment of Executive Session

The Board met in Executive Session to receive a legal update and discuss negotiations. No substantive decisions were recorded in the minutes.

School Board Meeting

The School Board will review student math proficiency progress and hear community reports. The agenda also includes a consent agenda for approval, which contains the district's personnel report and previous meeting minutes.

• Math Proficiency goal monitoring
• Student Advisory Board Report
• Personnel Report (Memorandum #038)
• September 21, 2021 Regular Session Minutes

The Board approved an emergency procurement contract for a new intercom system at West High School and Romig Middle School. The Board also approved the consent agenda, including a personnel report and previous meeting minutes. A goal monitoring session on math proficiency was conducted.

• Approved $1,220,066 contract for West/Romig intercom system (7-0)
• Approved transfer of $1,220,066 from General Fund to Capital Projects Fund (7-0)
• Approved Consent Agenda (7-0)
• Approved Personnel Report (7-0)
• Approved September 21, 2021 Regular Session minutes (7-0)
• Approved meeting agenda (7-0)

Executive Session

The Anchorage School District Board will meet in an executive session on October 8, 2021. The meeting is designated for the purpose of discussing personnel matters.

• Adjournment to Executive Session for Personnel

The Board adjourned to an executive session to discuss personnel matters. No substantive decisions were recorded in the minutes.

• Adjourned to executive session for the purpose of Personnel

Executive Session - REVISED

The Anchorage School Board will hold an executive session to discuss litigation/legal updates, negotiations, and personnel matters. No public decisions or votes are expected during this closed meeting.

• Adjourn to executive session for litigation, negotiations, and personnel
• Litigation/legal update discussion
• Negotiations update discussion
• Personnel discussion

The Board adjourned to an executive session to discuss litigation and negotiations. No substantive decisions or personnel matters were recorded in the minutes.

• Adjourned to Executive Session for litigation, negotiations, and personnel

School Board Meeting

The Anchorage School Board is meeting to consider consent agenda items, including a personnel report and acceptance of four special education grants totaling $1,090,000 from the Alaska Department of Education and Early Development. The board will also receive a math proficiency goal monitoring update and hear public testimony on non-agenda items. The meeting begins with procedural items and a land acknowledgment.

• Acceptance of $1,090,000 in DEED discretionary special education grants for Providence Heights School, Alaska School for Deaf, Deaf Educational Interpreters, and Alaska Family Directory Website
• Approval of Personnel Report (ASD Memorandum #028) covering new hires, promotions, and departures
• Math Proficiency goal monitoring presentation
• Public testimony on non-agenda items; written testimony submitted on mental health and racism in schools
• Consent agenda approved by voice vote with all members voting yes

The School Board approved the 2021-2026 Progress Monitoring Calendar and a personnel report. The Board authorized the acceptance of $1,090,000 in special education grants from the Alaska Department of Education and Early Development. Several proposed amendments to the 2021-2022 Return to School Operational Guidelines regarding masking policies failed.

• Approved $1,090,000 in Alaska DEED Discretionary Special Education Grants (7-0)
• Approved 2021-2026 School Board Progress Monitoring Calendar (7-0)
• Approved Personnel Report ASD Memorandum #028 (7-0)
• Approved September 7, 2021 Regular Session minutes (7-0)
• Denied amendment to remove mandatory mask policy as soon as safe (3-4)
• Denied amendment to modify mitigation measures based on science and health experts (2-5)

Finance Committee Meeting

The Anchorage School District Finance Committee will discuss the Foundation Formula, bond debt, and fund balance. The meeting is scheduled for September 22, 2021, and will be held in person and remotely. No votes or decisions are scheduled; items are listed as discussion only.

• Discussion on the Foundation Formula for school funding
• Discussion on bond debt
• Discussion on fund balance
• Upcoming meeting dates: October 27 and November 17, 2021

The committee reviewed components of the state foundation formula, including cost factors and student needs. No formal decisions were made on bond debt or fund balances due to time constraints. The committee will receive a funding comparison with other districts before January 2022.

• Reviewed foundation formula items including District Cost Factor, Special Needs Factor, and CTE
• Reviewed budget timeline leading to February 8 Board adoption
• Rescheduled November 17 meeting to November 15

School Board Meeting

The Anchorage School Board met to approve the agenda, consent agenda items including personnel reports and meeting minutes, and to hear public testimony on non-action items.

• Approval of Consent Agenda (Personnel Report #029, August 17, 2021 minutes)
• Public testimony on non-action items (COVID mitigation, racism, return-to-school guidelines)
• Board approves agenda and Consent Agenda
• Superintendent Update provided
• Student Advisory Board Report presented

The School Board approved a preconstruction services contract for the replacement of Inlet View Elementary School. Other actions included authorizing a budget for staff devices and revising meeting conduct policies to prioritize student testimony.

• Approved $141,124 contract with Cornerstone General Contractors, Inc. for Inlet View Elementary School Replacement (6-1)
• Approved lease terms up to $880,773 per year for teacher and principal devices and a $339,227 budget transfer for accessories (7-0)
• Approved revisions to Policy BB 9323 to prioritize student testimony at meetings (7-0)
• Authorized disposal of surplus MacBook Airs via sealed bid or public auction (7-0)
• Approved Personnel Report 029 (7-0)
• Approved August 17, 2021 Regular Session minutes (7-0)
• Denied amendment to remove language regarding physical space lack at Inlet View Elementary (2-5)

Work Session

The Anchorage School District board will hold a work session to discuss progress‑monitoring calendars and data for reading proficiency. Board members have submitted requests for information that may be reviewed. The meeting will conclude with a motion to move to an executive session for a negotiations update.

• Board Requests for Information (RFI) log items submitted by members
• Proposed 2021‑2026 Progress Monitoring Calendar
• Progress Monitoring Review and Practice documents, including reading proficiency data
• Motion to adjourn to executive session for negotiations update

The Board conducted a practice monitoring session on student achievement data regarding reading proficiency. Members discussed a request for information on attendance comparisons. No substantive votes were taken during the work session.

• Adjourned to Executive Session for negotiations update

Executive Session

The School Board met in an executive session to conduct discussions regarding negotiations. The meeting included a call to order, roll call, and adjournment.

• Negotiations discussion

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

• Adjourned executive session at 6:01 p.m.

Communications Committee

The Communications Committee will discuss the Association of Alaska School Boards (AASB) resolution process and timeline, including 2020 sunsetting resolutions and a draft of the 2021 Where-We-Stand document. The committee will also discuss legislative priorities and a community engagement plan. No votes or decisions are scheduled.

• Discussion of AASB resolution process and timeline
• Review of 2021 Where-We-Stand draft (740 KB)
• Review of 2020 sunsetting resolutions (58 KB)
• Discussion of legislative priorities
• Discussion of community engagement plan

The committee held discussions regarding AASB resolution timelines and previous legislative priorities. No formal votes or substantive decisions were made during the meeting.

Governance Committee Meeting

The Anchorage School District Governance Committee will open with a call to order and roll call, then discuss the proposed BP 3311.2 and BP 3312 Community Workforce Agreements presented by members Donley and Jacobs. The committee will also review policies BP 7310, BP 7440, and BP 7511. Additional agenda items include new business and scheduling of upcoming meetings for October 20 2021 and November 9 2021.

• Discussion of BP 3311.2 and BP 3312 Community Workforce Agreements (proposal by members Donley and Jacobs)
• Policy review of BP 7310, BP 7440, and BP 7511
• Scheduling of upcoming Governance Committee meetings on October 20 2021 and November 9 2021
• Call to Order / Roll Call (procedural)
• New Business discussion

The Committee reviewed draft proposals for community workforce agreements and existing board policies. No formal votes were taken, but the Administration was tasked with updating language regarding the renaming of facilities.

• Agreed to seek guidance from Alaska Association of School Boards and Council of Great City Schools on workforce agreements
• Administration to provide draft Administrative Regulation and legal guidance on construction project workforce preferences
• Reviewed BP 7310, 7440, and 7511 with no changes recommended
• Administration to update AR 7511(a) to include explicit language on renaming existing locations

Governance Committee Meeting

The Anchorage School District Governance Committee will meet to discuss the ASD Start Strong Plan and review specific Board Policies (7000, 7100, 7150, 7210, 7220). The meeting will also cover new business and upcoming meeting dates.

• Discussion of ASD Start Strong Plan
• Review of Board Policies 7000, 7100, 7150, 7210, 7220
• Upcoming meetings scheduled for September 15 and October 20, 2021

The committee modified a draft memorandum for the ASD Start Strong Plan and unanimously recommended it for full Board review. Five policies were reviewed with no changes recommended. No new business was brought forward.

• Unanimously recommended ASD Start Strong Plan memorandum for Board review and adoption
• Rejected amendment to add language encouraging elimination of mask requirements
• Reviewed policies BP 7000, 7100, 7150, 7210, and 7220 with no changes recommended

Executive Session

The Anchorage School District School Board met in an executive session. The primary purpose of the meeting was to discuss negotiations.

• Discussion regarding negotiations

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

Work Session

The Anchorage School District Board of Education will hold a work session on September 7, 2021, to review a self-evaluation tool and monitor student outcomes. The meeting will also include a discussion on functional governance and a review of previous meeting minutes.

• Review of Board Self-Evaluation Tool
• Progress monitoring of student outcomes
• Discussion on functional governance
• Review of June and August meeting minutes
• Adjournment to executive session for negotiations update

The Board participated in a facilitated self-evaluation and training session. The meeting concluded with a vote to adjourn into an executive session for a negotiations update.

• Approved adjournment to Executive Session for negotiations update (7-0)

School Board Meeting

The Anchorage School Board approved a Consent Agenda that included a personnel report and the acceptance of a $2.65 million Title VI Indian Education grant. The meeting also featured public testimony on mask mandates and district safety measures.

• Approval of Personnel Report (Memorandum #017)
• Acceptance of Title VI Indian Education grant ($2,652,263)
• Public testimony on mask mandates and school safety
• Board reports on finance and governance committees
• Superintendent update on district operations

The School Board approved renaming Fairview Elementary School to Dr. Etheldra Davis – Fairview Elementary School. The Board also accepted over $16 million in federal and state grants and approved a contract amendment for earthquake repairs at Dimond High School.

• Renamed Fairview Elementary School to Dr. Etheldra Davis – Fairview Elementary School (7-0)
• Approved $381,723 contract amendment for Dimond High School earthquake repairs (7-0)
• Accepted $13,397,262 for Title VI-B IDEA and Preschool Disabled Incentive grants (7-0)
• Accepted $2,652,263 Title VI Indian Education formula grant (7-0)
• Accepted $40,500 Migrant Education Literacy Grant (7-0)
• Approved Personnel Report (7-0)
• Approved sale of surplus property rolling stock (7-0)
• Approved reinstatement of student associated with incident #1312332 (7-0)

Finance Committee Meeting

The Finance Committee will receive updates on federal ESSER (Elementary and Secondary School Emergency Relief) funding and projections for the FY21 ending fund balance. They will also review Pupil Transportation fund balance and discuss state function funds. A possible P-Card training session may be held if time permits.

• ESSER Funding Update on federal relief overview and future budget concerns
• FY21 Ending Fund Balance Projections for general and pupil transportation funds
• Review of State Function Funds cheat sheet for Funds 1, 2, 6, 10
• Possible P-Card training session
• Upcoming meetings scheduled for September 22 and October 27, 2021

The committee reviewed the status of ESSER I, II, and III funding streams and their impact on class sizes and learning loss. Members discussed a projected $75 million fiscal cliff in FY 25 driven by flat state revenues and inflationary costs. No formal votes or decisions were recorded.

Communications Committee

The Anchorage School District Communications Committee will discuss the Community Engagement Plan, the Legislative Luncheon Timeline, and Legislative Priorities. No votes or decisions are scheduled; the meeting is for discussion and information only. The meeting will be held remotely via Zoom.

• Discussion of Community Engagement Plan
• Discussion of Legislative Luncheon Timeline
• Discussion of Legislative Priorities
• Upcoming meetings scheduled for September 15 and October 20, 2021

The committee reviewed a draft community engagement calendar and discussed the timeline for a legislative luncheon in December. Members identified potential legislative priorities including reading, Pre-K, and teacher retention. No formal votes were taken.

• Discussed draft community engagement calendar for board communication
• Proposed December 10th for Legislative Luncheon
• Identified reading, Pre-K, BSA adjustment, and retirement as potential legislative priorities

Governance Committee Meeting

The Anchorage School District Governance Committee will hold a discussion on several policy items. Topics include graduation regalia (AR 5127), a review of the superintendent evaluation timeline, student nutrition and physical activity (BP 5040), meeting conduct policies (BP 9323), community workforce agreements (BP 3311.2 and 3312), the ASD Start Strong Plan, and a review of multiple BP policies. No formal decisions are indicated in the agenda.

• AR 5127 Graduation Regalia – discussion
• Superintendent Evaluation Timeline Review – minor edits
• BP 5040 Student Nutrition and Physical Activity – discussion
• BP 3311.2 and 3312 Community Workforce Agreements – proposal
• ASD Start Strong Plan – draft memo discussion

The Committee approved a minor modification to the Superintendent evaluation timeline. They also requested a survey to determine compliance with student nutrition and physical activity policies. Several agenda items were not discussed due to time constraints.

• Approved minor modification to Superintendent Evaluation Timeline
• Requested ASD Administration facilitate survey for BP 5040 Student Nutrition and Physical Activity compliance

School Board Meeting

The board will hear public testimony on mask mandates and renaming Fairview Elementary School, and vote on a consent agenda including a personnel report and meeting minutes. No major policy decisions are on the agenda.

• Written testimony from 14 people on mask mandates and renaming Fairview Elementary after Dr. Etheldra Davis
• Approval of ASD Memorandum #004 – Personnel Report (employment, promotions, departures)
• Approval of August 3, 2021 regular session minutes
• One-hour public testimony period on non-agenda items

The Board approved a reallocation of up to $8.5 million to cover the FY 2020-2021 Student Nutrition Fund deficit. Members also approved modifications to the School Board Goals and Guardrails and affirmed the corresponding Interim Goals and Guardrails.

• Approved reallocation of up to $8.5M for Student Nutrition Fund deficit (7-0)
• Approved modifications to School Board Goals and Guardrails (7-0)
• Affirmed adoption of Interim Goals and Interim Guardrails (7-0)
• Approved Personnel Report (7-0)
• Approved August 3, 2021 Regular Session minutes (7-0)
• Approved meeting agenda (7-0)

Executive Session

The Anchorage School District Board holds an executive session to discuss uncontested student hearings and a negotiations update. No public votes or decisions are scheduled.

• Uncontested Student Hearing discussion
• Negotiations update discussion

The Board met in executive session to discuss an uncontested student hearing and negotiations. No substantive decisions or votes were recorded in the minutes.

Executive Session-AS AMENDED

The School Board is meeting in an executive session to discuss specific matters. The agenda includes discussions regarding negotiations and personnel information.

• Negotiations discussion
• Personnel information

The Board met in executive session to discuss negotiations and personnel matters. No substantive decisions or votes were recorded in the minutes.

Work Session

The Anchorage School Board will meet in a work session to discuss the Fall Mitigation Plan for the 2021-2022 school year. The board will also take up board requests for information and adjourn to executive session for uncontested student hearings, personnel, and negotiations update.

• Discussion of Fall Mitigation Plan for schools (Aug2021-SchoolGuidelines_Accessible.pdf attached)
• Adjournment to executive session for uncontested student hearings, negotiations update, and personnel
• Board Requests for Information items prioritized and may be forwarded to administration

The Board reviewed the 2021-22 return to school operational guidelines and mitigation plans. Members discussed masks, quarantining, COVID testing, and the Canvas online curriculum platform. No substantive policy decisions were made during the session.

• Adjourned to executive session for negotiations update and personnel (7-0)

School Board Meeting

The Anchorage School Board approved the meeting agenda and a consent agenda containing multiple items. The meeting included reports on military affairs, community outreach, and goal monitoring, along with a public testimony session on non-agenda items.

• Approval of agenda
• Consent agenda items
• Military report
• Community outreach reports
• Public testimony on non-agenda items

The School Board approved a tentative agreement with the Anchorage Council of Education/American Federation of Teachers, Local 4425. The Board also approved a personnel report and several sets of previous meeting minutes. Extensive public testimony was heard regarding the District's mask mandate and COVID-19 mitigation plans.

• Approved Tentative Agreement with Anchorage Council of Education/American Federation of Teachers, Local 4425 for July 1, 2021, to June 30, 2024 (7-0)
• Approved ASD Memorandum #003 Personnel Report (7-0)
• Approved April 6, 2021 Regular Session minutes (7-0)
• Approved April 20, 2021 Regular Session minutes (7-0)
• Approved May 3, 2021 Regular Session minutes (7-0)
• Approved May 17, 2021 Regular Session minutes (7-0)
• Approved June 1, 2021 Regular Session minutes (7-0)
• Approved June 11, 2021 School Board Retreat minutes (7-0)

Board Retreat

The Anchorage School Board is holding a retreat to discuss board governance, including goals and guardrails and a new quarterly self-evaluation tool. No formal decisions or votes are expected beyond adjournment. This is a procedural work session for training and review.

• Discussion of goals and guardrails
• Review of interim goals and guardrails
• Effective school board governance review/training
• Review and consensus on new quarterly self-evaluation tool
• Procedural adjournment motion

The Board reviewed and discussed its Goals and Guardrails. Goal 3 and Guardrail 2 were modified, while all other Goals and Guardrails remained as written.

• Modified Goal 3 to increase high school students graduating Life Ready and College/Career Ready to 90% by spring 2026
• Modified Guardrail 2 to state the Superintendent will not operate without a plan to develop a diverse or culturally responsive workforce

Board Retreat

The Anchorage School District Board of Education is holding a retreat to review board governance, set interim goals, and evaluate its own performance using a new tool. The meeting is scheduled for July 21, 2021, at the ASD Education Center.

• Review of Effective School Board Governance
• Discussion on Interim Goals and Guardrails
• Review of new Quarterly Self-Evaluation Tool
• Consensus on baseline scores for self-evaluation

The Board reviewed existing student proficiency goals and reached a consensus to keep the reading and math goals as written. No consensus was reached regarding the Life, College, Career Ready goal due to time constraints.

• Maintained reading proficiency goal to increase third-grade proficiency from 40% to 80% by May 2026
• Maintained math proficiency goal to increase grades 3-9 proficiency from 50% to 55% by May 2026
• Tabled decision on Life, College, Career Ready goal

2021-2022 School Board Information Requests

The Anchorage School Board is tracking a series of information requests from board members and the public. These requests cover a range of district operations, including safety, staffing, and financial contracts.

• Request for a list of all ASD contracts over $50,000 approved without competitive bid
• Inquiry into the cost of expanding Pre-K to all students in Anchorage
• Request for a list of curriculum changes implemented between 2016 and 2021 and their costs
• Inquiry regarding bus safety and whether drivers capture vehicle information for motorists ignoring stop signs
• Request for a report on Restorative Justice practices across elementary, middle, and high schools

Board Retreat

The Anchorage School District Board will hold a retreat on June 12, 2021. The agenda includes a 30‑minute welcome and check‑in activity. It also includes a Board Governance session featuring CGCS training under the SOFG framework. No formal decisions are listed.

• Check‑in activity (30 min) – procedural
• CGCS training – Board Governance / SOFG Framework – informational

The Board participated in training from the Council of the Great City Schools regarding student-focused governance. The session focused on prioritizing student outcomes, tracking progress through data, and defining the roles of the Board versus the Superintendent. No formal votes or policy changes were recorded.

Board Retreat

At this retreat, the Anchorage School District Board is voting on action items. They approved a $2,462,626.14 contract for 8,902 Acer Chromebooks via OETC cooperative purchasing. They also considered the 2022-2023 school calendar; an amendment to modify the 2021-2022 calendar failed. A contract for districtwide Desigo CC migration and Dynamic VAV Optimization (over $500,000) was also on the agenda.

• Approved contract for 8,902 Acer Chromebooks, $2,462,626.14, to OETC
• Considered 2022-2023 school calendar; amendment to modify 2021-2022 calendar failed (4-2)
• Award of contract for Desigo CC migration and Dynamic VAV Optimization to Siemens (over $500,000) via cooperative purchasing

The Board adopted the 2022-2023 school calendar and approved two major contracts for technology and facility optimization. A proposal to modify the 2021-2022 calendar was defeated.

• Approved 2022-2023 school calendar (7-0)
• Approved $2,462,626.14 contract for 8,902 Acer Chromebooks (7-0)
• Approved over $500,000 contract to Siemens for Desigo CC Migration and Dynamic VAV Optimization (7-0)
• Denied modification to 2021-2022 school year calendar (2-5)
• Approved amendment to Board Norms regarding misrepresentation of Board or District actions (7-0)

Governance Committee Meeting

The Governance Committee is meeting to discuss the scheduling of board policy reviews for the 2021-22 school year. The body will also review materials for board member pre-boarding and on-boarding and discuss the superintendent evaluation timeline.

• Proposed review schedule for 7000 and 9000 series board policies from August through April
• Review of board member onboarding documents including budget timelines and parliamentary motions
• Discussion of the Superintendent Evaluation Timeline
• Discussion of Board Policy Revision Priorities

The committee held discussions regarding the development of pre-boarding and on-boarding checklists for board members. Members also identified priorities for board policy revisions, including student nutrition, discipline, and fund balance classification. No formal votes or decisions were recorded.

Finance Committee Meeting

The Anchorage School District Finance Committee will discuss internal audit summaries, fund balance projections, and an overview of allowable uses of ESSER III federal relief funds. The committee also plans to prioritize potential future topics. No votes are scheduled; all items are discussion or information only.

• Discussion of internal audit summary and future audit plan for FY13-FY21
• Review of FY21 fund balance projection and pupil transportation projection
• Overview of allowable uses of ESSER III federal relief funds
• Prioritizing potential future finance committee topics

The Finance Committee identified three priority areas for the Municipal auditor to pursue. The committee also reviewed fund balance projections showing a $20.7 million revenue decrease for 20-20-21.

• Requested municipal audit of contract change orders
• Requested municipal audit of compliance for determining sole source vendors
• Requested municipal audit of internal controls over payroll
• Requested ASD apply for emergency connectivity funding from ARP funds to close Homework Gap

Joint School Board - Assembly Meeting

The Anchorage School Board and Assembly are meeting to review the usage of American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds. The session includes information on ESSER III, CARES Act, and CRRSA Act grants. The board will also discuss how FEMA reimbursements impact school bond debt retirement.

• Usage of ARPA funds
• Allowable uses of ESSER III funds
• Acceptance of CARES Act Grant Award
• Acceptance of CRRSA Act Grant Award
• FEMA Reimbursement Impacts to School Bond Debt Retirement

The joint meeting focused on information presentations regarding ARPA funds and FEMA reimbursement impacts on school bond debt. No substantive policy or funding decisions were made beyond procedural approvals.

• Approved March 8, 2021 Joint Meeting Minutes
• Approved meeting agenda

Executive Session - MEETING CANCELED

This meeting was cancelled. The agenda only contained procedural items: call to order, an executive session for a student hearing, and adjournment.

• Meeting cancelled
• Scheduled executive session for uncontested student hearing not held

Work Session - REVISED

The board will hold a discussion on the Student Outcomes Focused Governance (SOFG) program, reviewing the associated manual and progress monitoring documents. It will also consider board requests for information, which may be prioritized for further discussion or forwarded to administration. The meeting includes standard procedural items such as call to order and adjournment.

• Discussion of Student Outcomes Focused Governance (SOFG) – review of manual and progress monitoring documents
• Board Requests for Information – items logged for possible follow‑up
• Call to Order and Roll Call (procedural)
• Adjournment (procedural)

The Board participated in Student Outcomes Focused Governance training led by President Bellamy and former member Alisha Hilde. Members submitted several requests for information regarding student achievement, Pre-K efficacy, and the National Anthem. No substantive policy decisions were made.

• Completed Student Outcomes Focused Governance training
• Requested report on National Anthem instruction in music class
• Requested 5-year achievement data for math, reading, graduation, and drop-out rates
• Requested research on achievement gap challenges
• Requested progress measurements for Life, College, Career Ready goal
• Requested data on Pre-K efficacy and 3rd grade reading
• Requested executive session for negotiations
• Adjourned meeting at 4:58 p.m.

School Board Meeting

The Anchorage School Board approved a consent agenda that included accepting a $325,957 grant for Tier 1 Seismic Evaluations at 34 school buildings. The meeting also featured a public testimony session on non-agenda items.

• Acceptance of $325,957 Hazard Mitigation Grant for Tier 1 Seismic Evaluations at 34 sites
• Approval of Personnel Report (Memorandum #121)
• Public testimony on non-agenda items including COVID vaccines, Critical Race Theory, and SEL learning
• Amendment to remove student hearings from the agenda
• Live stream of the meeting via ASD YouTube Channel

The School Board approved a funding reallocation and contract for roof restoration at Chugiak High School. The Board also accepted a federal grant for seismic evaluations and approved a personnel report.

• Approved reallocation of $1,363,000 for Chugiak High School partial roof restoration (7-0)
• Approved contract to TREMCO Roofing and Building Maintenance for over $500,000 (7-0)
• Accepted $325,957 FEMA grant for Tier 1 Seismic Evaluations at 34 sites (7-0)
• Approved Personnel Report via ASD Memorandum #121 (7-0)
• Approved agenda as amended to remove student hearings (7-0)

Anchorage School District End-of-Year Town Hall

The Anchorage School District will hold an End-of-Year Town Hall on May 26, 2021. The board will present the public and parent survey results for the 2021‑2022 school year. Attendees will discuss priorities for the Elementary and Secondary School Emergency Relief Funds under the American Rescue Plan. Additional public input for the upcoming 2021‑22 school year will also be gathered.

• Presentation of public and parent survey results for 2021‑2022
• Public input on priorities for Elementary and Secondary School Emergency Relief Funds (American Rescue Plan)
• Other public input for the 2021‑22 school year
• Written public input submissions from community members
• Procedural opening and adjournment of the town hall

The board held a town hall to present survey results regarding EsserIII funding priorities for the 2021-2022 school year. No substantive votes or policy decisions were made during the meeting.

• Adjourned meeting at 6:49 p.m.

School Board Meeting

The Anchorage School Board approved contracts for professional design services for Multi-Site Secure Vestibule upgrades at two schools, along with personnel reports and prior meeting minutes. The meeting also included public testimony and recognition awards.

• Approve contract with McCool Carlson Green, LLC for $665,921
• Approve contract with NVision Architecture, Inc. for $574,670
• Approve March 16, 2021 Regular Session minutes
• Approve Personnel Report (Memorandum #116)
• Spring 2021 Denali Award recognition

The Board approved a charter amendment for Eagle Academy to add 7th and 8th grades and increase enrollment. It also authorized two professional services contracts for secure vestibule upgrades. The Board approved the March 16, 2021 minutes and a personnel report.

• Approved Eagle Academy charter amendment to add 7th and 8th grades and increase enrollment cap from 180 to 240 (7-0)
• Approved $665,921 contract with McCool Carlson Green, LLC for secure vestibule Group 3 design (7-0)
• Approved $574,670 contract with NVision Architecture, Inc. for secure vestibule Group 4 design (7-0)
• Approved March 16, 2021 Regular Session minutes (7-0)
• Approved Personnel Report ASD Memorandum #116 (7-0)
• Approved the meeting agenda (7-0)

Work Session

The Anchorage School District Board will hold a work session consisting of an Open Meetings Act training, discussion of board roles and responsibilities, and review of board requests for information. The meeting will adjourn to executive session for negotiations. No formal decisions or public hearings are scheduled.

• Open Meetings Act (OMA) Training
• Board Roles and Responsibilities discussion
• Board Requests for Information (RFI) log review
• Adjournment to executive session for negotiations

The Board participated in training sessions facilitated by the Alaska Association of School Boards regarding the Open Meetings Act and board roles and responsibilities. No substantive policy or budget decisions were made during the session.

• Adjourned to Executive Session for negotiations

Executive Session

The School Board will meet in an executive session to receive a negotiations update. The meeting includes procedural items such as the call to order and adjournment.

• Negotiations Update

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

School Board Meeting

This meeting includes the adjournment of the 2020-21 school board, the oath of office for new members, and the organization of the 2021-22 board with election of officers. The board will also consider a consent agenda including a personnel report and receive updates on Grade 3 reading goals. The agenda is largely procedural and organizational, with no specific action items detailed beyond the consent agenda.

• Oath of office administered to incoming board members Pat Higgins, Carl Jacobs, Kelly Lessens, and Dora Wilson
• Margo Bellamy elected president, Andy Holleman elected vice-president, Carl Jacobs elected clerk (treasurer position listed but no name filled)
• Consent agenda includes ASD Memorandum #115 - Personnel Report covering hires, promotions, and departures
• Goal monitoring presentation on Grade 3 reading (MAP Reading report attached)
• Public testimony period (1-hour limit) for non-agenda items and on action items

The Board organized the 2021-22 session by electing a new slate of officers. Members approved a contract for roof upgrades at Aquarian Charter School and passed a resolution responding to AAPI violence. A revision to Board Policy 9320 regarding meetings was also approved.

• Confirmed slate of officers: Margo Bellamy (President), Andy Holleman (VP), Carl Jacobs (Clerk), Kelly Lessens (Treasurer)
• Approved Consent Agenda (7-0)
• Approved Personnel Report (7-0)
• Approved $1,592,887 contract to Wolverine Supply, Inc. for Aquarian Charter School Roof Upgrade (7-0)
• Approved amended statement responding to Anti-Asian/American/Pacific Islander (AAPI) violence (7-0)
• Approved revision to Board Policy 9320 Meetings after removing retroactive date (7-0)

Reorganizational Meeting

The Anchorage School District Board will discuss and assign board officer positions (president, vice president, clerk, treasurer), committee assignments, and school/community council assignments. Other items include board room setup, graduation plans, IT needs, budget discussions, and scheduling for the May 3 meeting.

• Board officer assignments (president, vice president, clerk, treasurer)
• Committee assignments
• School and Community Council assignments
• Budget discussions (sign up for individual finance meetings)
• May 3 meeting schedule including board pictures and MOFAS celebration

The Board held a reorganizational meeting to appoint officers and assign members to committees and school areas. Seating arrangements and graduation sign-ups were also addressed.

• Appointed Margo Bellamy as President
• Appointed Andy Holleman as Vice President
• Appointed Carl Jacobs as Clerk
• Appointed Kelly Lessens as Treasurer
• Assigned Finance Committee: Kelly Lessens (Chair), Carl Jacobs, Pat Higgns
• Assigned Communications Committee: Andy Holleman (Chair), Dora Wilson, Kelly Lessens
• Assigned Governance Committee: Carl Jacobs (Chair), Dave Donley, Andy Holleman

Executive Session

The Anchorage School District Board will adjourn the public meeting and enter an executive session to conduct negotiations. An update on the negotiations will be provided during the session. The meeting will conclude with an adjournment.

• Call to Order and Roll Call
• Motion to adjourn into Executive Session for negotiations
• Negotiations update (information)
• Adjournment

The Board adjourned to an executive session to receive a negotiations update. No substantive decisions were recorded in the minutes.

• Adjourned to Executive Session for the purpose of negotiations

School Board Meeting - AS AMENDED

The Anchorage School Board approved a contract amendment for $352,929 to continue design development for the Eagle River High School Earthquake Recovery project and approved a personnel report. The Board also amended the agenda to add a statement on anti-Asian violence to the action items.

• Amendment to Professional Services Agreement for Eagle River High School Earthquake Recovery ($352,929)
• Approval of Personnel Report (Memorandum #100)
• Agenda amended to include statement on anti-Asian violence
• Consent Agenda approved
• Public testimony on non-agenda items

The Board approved a $50 million CRRSA Act grant and a $352,929 contract amendment for earthquake recovery at Eagle River High School. Requests to increase enrollment caps for Family Partnership and Frontier charter schools were denied.

• Approved acceptance of $50,070,679 CRRSA Act grant (Unanimous)
• Denied enrollment cap increase for Family Partnership Charter School (1-5)
• Denied enrollment cap increase for Frontier Charter School (1-5)
• Approved $352,929 contract amendment for Eagle River High School Earthquake Recovery (6-0)
• Approved Personnel Report (6-0)
• Approved amended meeting agenda (4-2)

Finance Committee Meeting

The Anchorage School District Finance Committee will meet remotely to discuss the 2021-2022 audit plan, the Municipality of Anchorage tax levy, and COVID-19 funding. The meeting is scheduled for April 14, 2021.

• Discussion of 2021-2022 ASD Audit Plan Topics
• Review of 2021 1Q ASD Tax Levy
• Discussion of COVID Funding and CRRSA Act Grant Award

The committee discussed the 2021-2022 audit plan and reviewed a memorandum regarding the MOA tax levy. Members also reviewed a draft memorandum for the acceptance of CRRSA Act Grant funds for summer school and the upcoming school year.

Governance Committee Meeting

The Governance Committee will review the March 2021 time‑use tracking report. It will discuss the Student Outcomes Governance Framework and a draft discipline policy. The committee will consider BP 7511, a proposal to rename school buildings. The meeting also sets dates for upcoming meetings in May and June.

• Review March 2021 time‑use tracking report
• Discuss Student Outcomes Governance Framework
• Review draft discipline policy
• Consider BP 7511 proposal to rename school buildings
• Schedule upcoming meetings for May 11 and a June date

The committee reviewed board time use and the Student Outcomes Governance Framework. No formal votes were taken; the committee discussed potential updates to discipline and school renaming policies.

• Determined BP 7511 Renaming of School Buildings did not need revision
• Identified need for SMART interim goals and guardrails for student outcomes
• Proposed moving policy review cycle from 4 years to 3 years
• Identified need for quarterly Board self-assessments and public disclosure

Communications Committee

The Anchorage School District Communications Committee will meet remotely to discuss a draft statement regarding anti-Asian violence and acts of hate, review school board website updates, and receive legislative updates. The meeting will also include reports on the Federation of Community Councils and the Anchorage Assembly.

• Discussion of draft statement on anti-Asian violence and acts of hate
• Review of school board website updates
• Legislative updates
• Report on Federation of Community Councils
• Discussion on Anchorage Assembly activities

The committee reviewed potential updates for the school board website and reached a consensus to maintain both the Community Update and Inside ASD publications. A draft statement regarding anti-Asian violence was moved out of committee for action on April 20.

• Moved draft statement on Anti-Asian Violence and Acts of Hate out of committee for action on 4/20
• Consensus reached to continue both Community Update and Inside ASD publications
• Approved implementation of noted changes to the school board website

Executive Session

The Anchorage School Board is holding an executive session to receive updates on negotiations and legal matters. No public testimony or votes will occur, as this meeting is closed for confidential discussions.

• Negotiations update (likely labor contracts)
• Legal update (pending litigation or advice)
• Meeting is closed executive session, no public action

The Board met in executive session to receive updates on negotiations and legal matters. No substantive decisions were recorded in the minutes.

School Board Meeting

The Anchorage School Board approved the consent agenda, which included approving minutes from February 16 and March 2, 2021, and awarding a contract for the Taku Elementary School roof replacement to Eklutna Construction and Maintenance Inc. for $2,591,961. The meeting also featured a public testimony period on non-agenda items.

• Approval of February 16, 2021 Regular Session minutes
• Approval of March 2, 2021 Regular Session minutes
• Award of contract for Taku Elementary School Roof Replacement to Eklutna Construction and Maintenance Inc. for $2,591,961
• Public testimony on non-agenda and non-action items
• Update on Discipline Policy added to non-action items for discussion

The board approved several high-value contracts for roof replacement and security vestibule upgrades across multiple sites. It also approved the district personnel report and the adoption of a keyless door access system. Several charter school enrollment increases and new policies were discussed but not decided.

• Approved $2,591,961 contract for Taku Elementary School Roof Replacement (7-0)
• Approved $4,421,772 contract for Multi-Site Security Vestibule Upgrade: Group 2 Season 2 (7-0)
• Approved $1,611,586 contract for Multi-Site Security Vestibule Upgrade: Group 1 Season 2 (7-0)
• Approved standardization of Openpath Keyless Door Access Control System (7-0)
• Approved Personnel Report (7-0)
• Approved February 16, 2021 Regular Session minutes (7-0)
• Approved March 2, 2021 Regular Session minutes (7-0)

Work Session

The Anchorage School District Board held a work session to discuss draft policies regarding anti-racism and instructional equity. The board also reviewed adult resources for self-understanding and adjourned to an executive session for legal updates and negotiations.

• Discussion of draft Anti-Racism policy
• Discussion of draft Instructional Equity policy
• Review of Adult Resources for Self Understanding
• Adjournment to Executive Session for negotiations and legal update

The Board discussed feedback and potential amendments regarding proposed instructional equity and anti-racism policies. No formal action was taken on these policies, with a decision anticipated for the April 20th meeting. The session concluded with a move into Executive Session.

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

Executive Session

The Anchorage School Board is meeting in executive session to receive an update on negotiations. The agenda is largely procedural: a call to order, a vote to adjourn to closed session, and then adjournment. No public decisions are expected.

• Vote to adjourn to executive session for a negotiations update
• No public hearings or ordinances are on the agenda

The Board adjourned to an executive session to receive a negotiations update. No substantive decisions or votes were recorded in the minutes.

Executive Session

The Anchorage School Board will convene an executive session closed to the public to receive an update on negotiations. The board will vote on a motion to adjourn to the closed session for this purpose. No public discussion or decision on specific terms is listed on the agenda.

• Motion to adjourn to Executive Session for negotiations update
• Negotiations Update (information item in closed session)

The Board met in a blended in-person and remote session to receive a negotiations update. No substantive decisions or votes were recorded in the minutes.

School Board Meeting

The Anchorage School Board approved a consent agenda that included a one-year, $544,774.82 contract with WCP Solutions for custodial supplies, a personnel report, and minutes from the previous meeting. The meeting also featured community engagement reports and public testimony on non-agenda items.

• Approved ASD Memorandum #089 awarding a $544,774.82 term contract to WCP Solutions for custodial supplies
• Approved ASD Memorandum #088 personnel report covering hires, promotions, and departures
• Approved minutes from the February 2, 2021 regular session
• Received Student Advisory Board report and committee written reports

The board approved an addendum to Superintendent Dr. Deena Bishop's contract and changes to exempt employee compensation. Several operational contracts for custodial supplies and petroleum were approved via the consent agenda. The board also discussed the return of students to in-person learning and upcoming graduation plans.

• Approved addendum to Superintendent Dr. Deena Bishop's contract (6-1)
• Approved changes to Exempt employees' compensation (6-1)
• Approved custodial supplies contract with WCP Solutions for estimated $544,774.82 (7-0)
• Approved bulk petroleum, oils, and lubricants contract with Shoreside Petroleum Company, Inc. for estimated $473,751.59 annually (7-0)
• Approved February 2, 2021 Regular Session minutes (7-0)
• Approved Personnel Report (7-0)
• Approved meeting agenda (7-0)

Governance Committee Meeting

The Governance Committee will review time use tracking and discuss the Student Outcomes Governance Framework (SOGF). They will also consider pre-boarding new board members, review Board Policy 6000 series, and discuss BP 7511 on renaming school buildings. A draft discipline policy will be presented for discussion.

• Discussion of Student Outcomes Governance Framework (SOGF)
• Review of time use tracking for January and February meetings
• Draft discipline policy presented for review
• Discussion of BP 7511 on renaming school buildings
• Finish review of BP 6000 series board policies

Communications Committee

The Anchorage School District Communications Committee will hear a request from Member Donley for the Anchorage Voter Guide, including a League of Women Voters ballot review document. It will receive updates on Alaska education legislation and related advocacy. The committee will also discuss community news from the Federation of Community Councils and the Anchorage Assembly, and note upcoming meeting dates.

• Member Donley's request for the Anchorage Voter Guide (League of Women Voters ballot review)
• Alaska Legislative Education Updates, including education bills and advocacy committee reports
• Community news update from the Federation of Community Councils
• Discussion of Anchorage Assembly community news
• Upcoming meetings scheduled for April 13, 2021 and May 11, 2021

Finance Committee Meeting

The Anchorage School District Finance Committee will discuss the FY22 community budget and new business, and receive an update on the fund balance projection. No votes are scheduled; items are for discussion and information only.

• Fund balance update: FY21 projection as of February 28, 2021
• FY22 community budget discussions
• New business discussion

The committee reviewed revenue and expenditure variances, noting a $12M deficit from revenues versus planned spending. Discussion focused on a projected $10M Student Nutrition deficit and the potential use of ESSER III funds to cover the shortfall.

Work Session

The Anchorage School District Board will hold a remote work session to discuss draft policies on instructional equity and anti-racism. The meeting will also include a request for information log and an adjournment to executive session regarding the superintendent contract.

• Discussion of Instructional Equity and Anti-Racism policies
• Review of Board Requests for Information log
• Adjournment to executive session for Superintendent contract

The Board reviewed instructional equity and anti-racism policies and scheduled two town hall meetings for community feedback. Members discussed the process for a request to name a school for Etheldra Davis. The session concluded with an adjournment to Executive Session regarding the superintendent contract.

• Agreed to schedule two town hall meetings for instructional equity and anti-racism policies
• Prioritized unprioritized items on the Board Requests For Information (RFI) log
• Adjourned to Executive Session for superintendent contract

School Board Meeting

The Anchorage School Board approved a consent agenda including personnel changes, grant acceptance, and January meeting minutes. The meeting also included reports on military affairs, student advisory boards, and public testimony.

• Approval of Personnel Report (ASD Memorandum #087)
• Acceptance of Carl D. Perkins Professional Development Grant ($47,770)
• Approval of January 19, 2021 Regular Session Minutes
• Public testimony on non-agenda items
• Reports from Student Advisory Board and Military Liaison

The School Board approved the agenda, the January 19 meeting minutes, and a personnel report. The Board also authorized the acceptance of two grants from the Alaska Department of Education & Early Development totaling $99,268.

• Approved the meeting agenda (7-0)
• Approved the Personnel Report (7-0)
• Approved January 19, 2021 Regular Session minutes (7-0)
• Approved $47,770 Carl D. Perkins Professional Development Grant (7-0)
• Approved $51,498 Alternative Schools Coalition Grant for Benny Benson and SAVE schools (7-0)

Executive Session

The Anchorage School Board convened remotely on March 2, 2021, for an executive session. The primary item on the agenda was the discussion of the superintendent's contract.

• Executive session to discuss superintendent contract
• Remote meeting held 5:00 pm – 6:00 pm
• Meeting held at Anchorage School District, 5530 E. Northern Lights Blvd.

The Board met in a blended in-person and remote executive session. The session was used to discuss the superintendent contract; no formal decisions were recorded.

So You Want To Be a School Board Member - Roles and Responsibilities Part 2

The Anchorage School District board will hold an informational session on March 1, 2021 to discuss the roles and responsibilities of board members. The agenda includes presentations on board ethics, the preliminary budget, and the strategic planning process. No formal decisions or votes are scheduled for this meeting.

• Presentation: Board Code of Conduct (BB 9271)
• Presentation: ASD Preliminary Budget Executive Summary
• Presentation: Strategic Planning Process and Goals & Guardrails

Governance Committee Meeting

The Anchorage School District Governance Committee will hold a remote meeting to discuss draft policies on anti-racism and instructional equity. The agenda also lists upcoming meeting dates for March and April.

• Discussion of Anti-Racism Policy draft
• Discussion of Instructional Equity Policy draft
• Upcoming meetings scheduled for March 9 and April 13, 2021

The committee reviewed and edited drafts of the Anti-Racism Policy and the Instructional Equity Policy. Both policy drafts were moved forward to the full Board.

• Moved Anti-Racism Policy draft to the full Board
• Moved Instructional Equity Policy draft to the full Board

Executive Session

The Anchorage School District Board held an executive session to discuss negotiations. The meeting consisted of call to order, the executive session, and adjournment, with no public votes or decisions made.

• Executive session discussion on negotiations

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

So You Want To Be a School Board Member - Roles and Responsibilities Part 1

The Anchorage School Board will hold a remote training session on the roles and responsibilities of board members. The meeting will cover district introductions, policy manuals, and the Open Meetings Act.

• Remote meeting via Zoom
• Training on board member roles and responsibilities
• Introduction to Anchorage School District acronyms and opportunities
• Review of Open Meetings Act and executive session policies
• Policy manual and facility sustainment needs presentation

Governance Committee Meeting

The committee will discuss a draft anti-racism policy that incorporates past work and edits. The meeting also includes a discussion regarding community engagement.

• Discussion of draft Anti-Racism Policy
• Discussion of Community Engagement

The Governance Committee voted to recommend a proposed anti-racism policy and a proposed instructional equity policy to the full Board for consideration. The committee further recommended holding a two-way community discussion, such as a forum, before a final vote is taken.

• Voted to recommend anti-racism policy to the full Board
• Voted to recommend instructional equity policy to the full Board
• Decided to separate anti-racism and equity into two distinct policies

Executive Session

The Anchorage School District Board held an executive session on February 16, 2021. The agenda included a call to order and roll call, a discussion of the superintendent’s evaluation, and adjournment. No decisions or votes are listed; the items are procedural and informational.

• Call to Order and Roll Call (procedural)
• Superintendent Evaluation (information)
• Adjournment (procedural)

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

Work Session

The Anchorage School Board held a work session to discuss the FY2021-22 preliminary budget and a back-to-school update. The meeting also included a request for information log and adjourned to an executive session for the superintendent's evaluation.

• Discussion of FY2021-22 preliminary budget
• Back-to-school update presentation
• Review of Board Requests for Information log
• Adjournment to executive session for superintendent evaluation

The Board held a work session to discuss the budget, federal funding, and the return of students to buildings. No formal votes were taken on budget or policy items. The meeting concluded with an adjournment to executive session for a superintendent evaluation.

• Adjourned to Executive Session for superintendent evaluation

School Board Meeting

The Anchorage School Board approved a consent agenda including personnel changes and minutes from previous meetings. The meeting also included reports on community engagement and superintendent updates.

• Approval of Consent Agenda
• Personnel Report (ASD Memorandum #082)
• Approval of December 15, 2020 and January 5, 2021 minutes
• Superintendent Update on health services and sports
• Public testimony on non-action items

The Board approved the preliminary financial plan and budget for the 2021-22 fiscal year. Members also passed a six-year capital improvement plan and updated policies regarding school attendance boundaries and crisis response.

• Approved FY 2021-22 Preliminary Budget with spending authority of $841,318,521 (7-0)
• Approved Six-Year Capital Improvement Plan for July 1, 2021 - June 30, 2027 (6-1)
• Approved revisions to BP5116 School Attendance Boundaries (7-0)
• Approved revision to BP6114 Crisis Response Plan (7-0)
• Approved Personnel Report (6-1)
• Approved December 15, 2020 Regular Session minutes (6-1)
• Approved January 5, 2021 Regular Session minutes (6-1)
• Approved meeting agenda (unanimous)

Finance Committee Meeting

The Anchorage School District Finance Committee will meet remotely to discuss the FY22 Preliminary Budget and New Business. The meeting will be held on February 10, 2021, from 12:00 to 1:00 p.m.

• FY22 Preliminary Budget discussion
• New Business discussion
• Remote meeting format
• Upcoming meetings scheduled for March 3 and April 12, 2021

The committee reviewed the FY22 preliminary budget document and executive summary. Discussions focused on ESSER and grant funds, carry over amounts, and deficit management. No formal votes were taken during the meeting.

Governance Committee Meeting

The Anchorage School District Governance Committee is meeting remotely to discuss several policy items. The main focus is a proposed Anti-Racism Instructional Equity Policy, with 30 minutes allocated. Other discussions include a revision to BP5021 on non-custodial parent rights, a status update on discipline policies, and review of conflict of interest policy BB9270 and the BP 6000 series. No votes are scheduled; all items are for discussion or information.

• Discussion of proposed Anti-Racism Instructional Equity Policy (30 minutes)
• Proposed revision to BP5021 on non-custodial parent access to student records
• Status update on discipline policies
• Discussion of BB9270 Conflict of Interest policy
• Review of BP 6000 Series policies

The committee tabled a proposed language change to the Non Custodial Parents policy. Members discussed separating anti-racism and instructional equity into two policies and debated conflict of interest rules regarding campaign contributions.

• Tabled BP5021 Non Custodial Parents language change
• Scheduled additional meeting for February 17th to discuss anti-racism and instructional equity policies

Communications Committee

The Communications Committee is meeting to discuss a resolution proposed by Member Donley concerning the Communist Chinese Government and Zoom. The body will also receive updates on Alaska legislative education bills and community news.

• Discussion of Member Donley's resolution condemning the Communist Chinese Government and Zoom for censoring free speech
• Updates on Alaska Legislative Education bills and AASB Advocacy Committee
• Reports on the Federation of Community Councils and Anchorage Assembly
• Review of the February 2021 Community Update publication

The Communications Committee voted not to move a resolution condemning the Communist Chinese Government and Zoom to the full Board. The committee also received updates on Alaska legislative priorities and community news.

• Voted not to move Resolution Condeming the Communist Chinese Government and Zoom for Activities Censoring Free Speech in the united States and China to the full Board

Executive Session

The Anchorage School Board convened an executive session on February 2, 2021, to review contracts. The meeting was held remotely at 4:00 pm.

• Executive session to review contracts
• Meeting held remotely at 5530 E. Northern Lights Blvd.
• Board members: Elisa Vakalis, Margo Bellamy, Dave Donley, Alisha Hilde, Andy Holleman, Starr Marsett, Deena Mitchell
• Superintendent: Dr. Deena Bishop
• Recording Secretary: Katy Grant

The Board met in executive session to conduct a contract review. No substantive decisions or votes were recorded in the minutes.

Work Session

The School Board is meeting to discuss the FY2021-22 preliminary budget and new business. The session includes a review of Board Requests for Information and an adjournment to executive session for contract review.

• Discussion of FY2021-22 Preliminary Budget
• Review of Board Requests for Information (RFI) log
• Adjournment to Executive Session for contract review

The Board conducted a question-and-answer session with the Chief Financial Officer regarding the budget. No new business or requests for information were discussed. The meeting adjourned to an executive session for contract review.

• Adjourned to Executive Session for contract review

School Board Meeting

The Anchorage School Board will discuss the proposed Six-Year Capital Improvement Plan for 2021-2027, though no vote is scheduled. They will also receive an update from the ASD School Start 20/21 Task Force and hear public testimony, including written comments on school reopening. Consent agenda items include approval of a personnel report and December meeting minutes.

• Six-Year Capital Improvement Plan for July 1, 2021 – June 30, 2027 (information only)
• ASD School Start 20/21 Task Force update (recurring discussion)
• Consent agenda: Personnel Report (ASD Memorandum #081) – hires, departures, promotions
• Consent agenda: Approval of December 1, 2020 regular session minutes
• Public testimony includes written comments on school reopening and restorative practices

The School Board approved the agenda, the consent agenda, the personnel report (Memorandum #081), and the December 1, 2020 meeting minutes. The board discussed secondary student grade distributions, the return to in-person learning, and the FY 2021-22 preliminary budget, but took no action on these items.

• Approved the meeting agenda (7-0)
• Approved the Consent Agenda (7-0)
• Approved ASD Memorandum #081 Personnel Report (7-0)
• Approved December 1, 2020 Regular Session minutes (7-0)

School Board Retreat

The Anchorage School Board is meeting remotely for a retreat to discuss pre-filed legislation, conduct a self-evaluation, and hold an executive session to evaluate the superintendent. The meeting is scheduled for January 30, 2021.

• Discussion of pre-filed legislation for FY22
• Executive session for Superintendent evaluation
• Board self-evaluation documents provided
• Review of Board Code of Conduct and Norms

The Board reviewed pre-filed legislation and held an executive session for the superintendent's evaluation. Members participated in a self-evaluation training focused on leadership and meeting time management. No formal votes on policy or budget were recorded.

• Adjourned to Executive Session for superintendent evaluation
• Reviewed pre-filed legislation and District support/concerns
• Completed Board self-evaluation training led by Council of the Great City Schools

Finance Committee Meeting

The Anchorage School District Finance Committee is meeting to discuss items impacting the district budget. The agenda includes a review of a revised P-Card audit and an update on Elementary and Secondary School Emergency Relief Funds (ESSER II).

• Revised P-Card Audit
• Pre-filed legislation impacting ASD's budget
• Update on Elementary and Secondary School Emergency Relief Funds (ESSER II)

The committee reviewed several pre-filed legislative bills with potential financial impacts on the district. Members discussed the budget process and set tentative dates for additional budget meetings in February. No formal votes or final decisions were recorded.

• Tentatively scheduled additional budget meetings for 2/9 and 2/23
• Reviewed revised P-Card audit regarding School Board meal charges
• Discussed potential impacts of HB45, HB67, SB6, SB8, SB15, SB16, SB18, and SB42

Executive Session

The Anchorage School Board is holding an executive session to discuss a negotiations update. The meeting includes only call to order, the executive session item, and adjournment, making it largely procedural with one substantive closed-door discussion.

• Executive session for negotiations update

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

School Board Meeting

The Anchorage School Board met to approve the agenda, consent items including personnel reports and meeting minutes, and a contract for duct cleaning services. The meeting also included reports on community engagement and superintendent updates.

• Approval of Consent Agenda (personnel report, minutes)
• Award of contract for duct cleaning services
• Board conference and committee reports
• Superintendent update on school start and health services
• Public testimony on non-action items

The Board approved several funding allocations, including $5.3 million for earthquake recovery projects and $200,000 for the Orion Elementary School roof. A three-year contract for districtwide duct cleaning was awarded to J & K Power Vac, and a tentative agreement with the Anchorage Principals' Association was adopted.

• Approved $5.3M redirection from 2015-2018 Bond Project Balances to Earthquake Recovery Capital Projects (7-0)
• Approved $200,000 from 2019C interest earnings for Orion Elementary School Roof Replacement (7-0)
• Approved contract for districtwide duct cleaning to J & K Power Vac not to exceed $639,200 (7-0)
• Adopted Tentative Agreement with Anchorage Principals' Association for July 1, 2020, to June 30, 2023 (7-0)
• Approved Personnel Report (7-0)
• Approved November 16, 2020 Regular Session minutes (7-0)
• Approved meeting agenda (7-0)

Governance Committee Meeting

The Anchorage School District Governance Committee will meet remotely to discuss proposed revisions to school attendance boundaries, discipline policies, and non-custodial parent access to student records.

• Discussion of proposed Anti-Racism Policy
• Review of BP 5116 School Attendance Boundaries
• Discussion of proposed Discipline Policies
• Review of BP 5021 Non Custodial Parents
• Review of BP 6000 Series

The Governance Committee reviewed several policy drafts and agreed to send revisions regarding school attendance boundaries, non-custodial parents, and crisis response to the full Board. Other items, including anti-racism and discipline policies, remain under review or discussion.

• Approved sending BP 5116 School Attendance Boundaries revisions to the full Board
• Approved sending BP 5021 Non Custodial Parents revisions to the full Board
• Approved sending BP 6114 Crisis Response grammatical correction to the full Board
• Tabled discipline policy review to the next Governance Committee agenda

Communications Committee

The Communications Committee will hold a remote meeting to debrief the Legislative Priorities Event and receive updates from the Federation of Community Councils, Anchorage Assembly, and Anchorage Reads. The agenda is largely procedural with discussion items and informational updates.

• Debrief of Legislative Priorities Event
• Update from Federation of Community Councils
• Update from Anchorage Assembly
• Community Update publication (Jan 2021)

The committee discussed the outcomes of the January 8 Legislative Priorities Event and vaccine allocation messaging. Members agreed to send a letter of appreciation to district staff for their work with remote learning and the transition back to in-person instruction.

• Agreed to send a thank-you letter from the Board to teachers and staff

Legislative Priorities Event

The Anchorage School District is hosting a remote event to present legislative priorities and a back-to-school plan to legislators. The meeting includes a presentation and a question-and-answer session.

• Presentation of Legislative Priorities Document
• Review of Back in School Plan

Work Session

The Anchorage School Board met remotely on January 5, 2021, to discuss a back-to-school update, legislative priorities, and new business. The board also reviewed a log of information requests and voted to adjourn into executive session for uncontested student hearings.

• Back to School Update
• Legislative Priorities Event
• New Business discussion
• Board Requests for Information log
• Adjournment to executive session for student hearings

The Board received updates on COVID-19 vaccination clinics, testing, and the plan to return some students to in-person instruction on January 19. Members discussed student nutrition and the legislative priorities event. No substantive policy decisions were made during the work session.

• Approved adjournment to Executive Session for Uncontested Student Hearings (7-0)

Executive Session - REVISED

This is a revised executive session of the Anchorage School Board, held remotely. The only substantive agenda item is an uncontested student hearing, which is listed for information only. The remainder of the meeting consists of procedural items: call to order, roll call, and adjournment.

• Uncontested student hearing (executive session, information only)

The Board met in a remote executive session to address an uncontested student hearing. A scheduled negotiations update was removed from the agenda and not discussed.

School Board Meeting

The Anchorage School District Board met on Jan 5 2021 to consider routine agenda items and several actions. The board approved the meeting agenda, the consent agenda—including minutes from Oct 20 2020 and Nov 3 2020—and a personnel report. It also voted to expel two students linked to incident numbers 1321691 and 1321700 as presented in an executive‑session item. Additional information items included a contract award for duct cleaning and updates from the superintendent.

• Approval of the meeting agenda (motion by Deena Mitchell, second by Andy Holleman).
• Adoption of the consent agenda: approval of Oct 20 2020 and Nov 3 2020 regular session minutes and a personnel report (motion by Margo Bellamy, second by Andy Holleman).
• Approval of expulsions for students associated with incident numbers 1321691 and 1321700 (motion by Margo Bellamy, second by Andy Holleman).
• Superintendent update on testing, vaccine, and CARES budget (file 1_5_21 Supt Update Testing Vaccine CARES Budget.pdf).
• Award of contract for duct cleaning (ASD Memorandum #070).

The School Board approved the expulsion of two students and passed the consent agenda, which included a personnel report and previous meeting minutes. The board also recognized several employees with Denali Awards. Much of the meeting involved public testimony and administrative reports regarding school reopening and COVID-19 vaccinations.

• Approved expulsions of students associated with incident numbers 1321691 and 1321700 (7-0)
• Approved ASD Memorandum #071 Personnel Report (7-0)
• Approved October 20, 2020 Regular Session minutes (7-0)
• Approved November 3, 2020 Regular Session minutes (7-0)
• Approved the meeting agenda (7-0)