Anchorage School District public meetings in 2022

Communications Committee Meeting

This is a routine meeting of the Anchorage School District Communications Committee. The agenda includes discussions on community engagement and a 2023 planning session, with no votes or specific proposals listed. The meeting is primarily procedural and informational.

• Discussion of community engagement strategies
• Discussion of 2023 planning session for the committee
• Next meeting scheduled for January 26, 2023

The committee received an update on district community engagement. Planning for the 2023 session was tabled for the January meeting. No formal votes or policy decisions were recorded.

• Tabled 2023 Planning Session for January meeting

Governance Committee Meeting

The Anchorage School District Governance Committee will meet to discuss the Audit Committee and a Veteran's Day policy change. The meeting will be held in-person and remotely.

• Discussion of Audit Committee
• Veteran's Day Policy Change
• Continued Discussion - Audit Committee
• Upcoming meetings scheduled for January and February 2023

The committee discussed the Audit Committee and a Veteran's Day policy change, both of which were deferred to the January meeting. The committee scheduled an additional meeting for January 12, 2023.

• Scheduled additional Governance Committee meeting for January 12, 2023
• Deferred Veteran's Day Policy Change discussion to January
• Deferred Audit Committee discussion to January

School Board Meeting

The Anchorage School Board is deciding on a consent agenda that includes re-allocating $612,430 from completed 2013 bond projects to design and construct the Romig Middle School Life Skills Renovation. The board will also approve a personnel report and hear public comment on topics such as ASD Virtual and music in schools. Goal monitoring reports on AK STAR reading and math proficiency are presented for information.

• Re-allocation of $612,430 from completed 2013 Bond Proposition 1 Districtwide Building Life Extension Projects to Romig Middle School Life Skills Renovation
• Approval of Personnel Report (Memorandum #083) including new hires, departures, changes of assignment, and promotions
• Goal monitoring presentation on 2022-23 AK STAR Reading and Math proficiency
• Public testimony scheduled on subjects including Ignite program, Music in Schools, ASD Virtual, and Alaska Middle College

The board approved a $37.7 million budget revision for future large-scale capital projects and set guidance for the FY 2023-2024 budget. Several construction contracts and federal grants were approved via the consent agenda. The board also approved seven student expulsions.

• Approved $37,712,912 transfer to ASD Capital Projects Fund (5-2)
• Approved FY 2023-2024 budget guidance as amended (6-1)
• Approved $4,934,139.60 contract for Mears Middle School siding (6-0)
• Approved $1,230,581 contract for Multi-Site School Earthquake Repairs (6-0)
• Approved $26,286,304 ESEA Consolidated Federal Programs Grant (6-0)
• Approved $1,028,730.90 FCC grant for 2,685 Acer Touch Chromebooks (6-0)
• Approved $612,430 re-allocation for Romig Middle School Life Skills Renovation (6-0)
• Approved expulsions for 7 students (7-0)

Work Session

The School Board will review items from the Board Requests for Information log and discuss a budget update. The meeting includes a move to adjourn to an executive session for legal updates, negotiations, and contracts.

• Review of 2022-2023 Board Requests for Information Log
• Budget Update discussion
• Adjournment to executive session for legal update, negotiations, and contracts

The Board conducted a work session featuring a budget update with presentations from district administration and Western Demographics. No substantive votes or policy decisions were recorded during the public session.

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

Executive Session

The Anchorage School Board will hold a closed-door executive session on December 19, 2022, to discuss legal updates, negotiations, and contracts. The meeting is scheduled to take place at the School Board Conference Room on Northern Lights Boulevard.

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

The board conducted an executive session to discuss legal matters, negotiations, and contracts. No substantive decisions or votes were recorded in the minutes.

Work Session

The Anchorage School District Board of Education will hold a work session to discuss the budget and adjourn to an executive session for legal updates, negotiations, and contracts.

• Budget discussion
• Adjournment to executive session for legal updates, negotiations, and contracts

The Board conducted a work session focused on budget discussion. No formal votes or substantive decisions were recorded during this meeting.

Finance Committee Meeting

The Anchorage School District Finance Committee will meet remotely to discuss the Annual Comprehensive Financial Report and pro forma follow-up items. The meeting will also cover upcoming meeting schedules.

• ACFR Update discussion
• Pro Forma Follow Up discussion
• Upcoming January 11, 2023 meeting
• Remote meeting via Zoom
• Adjournment

Executive Session

The Anchorage School Board will meet in a closed executive session to discuss legal updates, negotiations, and contracts. The meeting is scheduled for Monday, December 5, 2022, at 5:00 pm.

• Executive session to discuss legal updates
• Executive session to discuss negotiations
• Executive session to discuss contracts
• Adjournment of executive session

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

School Board Meeting

The Anchorage School Board met to review 2022-23 goal monitoring reports regarding student proficiency. The board also approved the meeting agenda and a personnel report via the consent agenda.

• Review of AKSTAR ELA & Math Results Technical Report
• Approval of ASD Memorandum #082 Personnel Report
• Public comments regarding school closures, Ignite, and music/swimming programs

The board approved the Six-Year Capital Improvement Plan Project Tables 1 & 2 for 2023-2029. Several consent items were passed, including a $336,523 grant for the Native Youth Community Program. A proposal for budget revisions was postponed to December 19, 2022.

• Approved Six-Year Capital Improvement Plan Project Tables 1 & 2 (6-1)
• Approved $336,523 grant for Native Youth Community Program Project Gui Kima (7-0)
• Approved $406,336 amendment for Bettye Davis East Anchorage High School safety improvements (7-0)
• Approved Multi-Site Intercom Upgrade Project contract (7-0)
• Approved Personnel Report 120522 (7-0)
• Postponed budget revisions (Memorandum #024S2) to December 19, 2022 (7-0)
• Approved establishment of a Board Audit Committee (7-0)
• Approved agenda as amended (7-0)

Work Session

The Board will review information requested by members and discuss budget updates. The meeting includes a transition to an executive session for legal updates, negotiations, and contracts.

• Review of 2022-2023 Board Requests for Information Log
• Discussion of Final FY 24 Budget Update
• Discussion of FY 23 Fund Balance Projection

The Board conducted a work session featuring a budget update from district administration and staff. No substantive policy or financial decisions were recorded; the meeting concluded with an adjournment to executive session.

• Adjourned to executive session for legal update, negotiations, and contracts

Joint School Board - Assembly Meeting (second half of recording)

The Joint School Board will approve the September 23, 2022 joint meeting minutes and the meeting agenda. A budget Q&A will be held under Financial Planning. The board will receive updates on transportation and mental health services. The session includes member and public comments before adjournment.

• Approve September 23, 2022 joint meeting minutes
• Approve meeting agenda
• Budget Q&A (Financial Planning)
• Transportation update (Other Matters of Mutual Concern)
• Mental health services update (Other Matters of Mutual Concern)

Joint School Board - Assembly Meeting

The Joint School Board – Assembly will approve the June 3, 2022 joint meeting minutes and the meeting agenda. It will then hold a Budget Q&A as part of its financial planning discussion. The board will receive updates on transportation, mental health services, the STOP‑it demonstration, Safe Routes to Schools, and youth representation. Member comments, student comments, and public comments will follow, and upcoming joint meeting dates were noted.

• Approve June 3, 2022 Joint Meeting minutes
• Approve meeting agenda
• Budget Q&A (Financial Planning)
• Transportation Update – ASD
• Mental Health Services Update – ASD

The joint meeting consisted primarily of procedural items and informational updates. The board and assembly approved the minutes from the September 23, 2022 meeting and the current agenda.

• Approved September 23, 2022 Joint Meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved meeting agenda (unanimous)

Work Session

The Anchorage School Board will hold a work session on November 28, 2022, to discuss PTR (Personnel Transfer Request) administration. No votes or decisions are scheduled; the session is limited to discussion of this single item.

• Discussion of PTR Admin (Personnel Transfer Request administration)

The meeting consisted of a call to order, roll call, and a discussion regarding PTR Admin. No formal actions were decided, approved, or denied.

Governance Committee Meeting

The Governance Committee will discuss amendments to policies on ceremonies and observances, including the Pledge of Allegiance survey, national anthem, and a proposed Veterans Day recognition. They will also review policy BP5040 covering fundraising, physical education waivers, and inclement weather/recess procedures. The meeting is informational and discussion-based, with no votes scheduled.

• Discussion of Pledge of Allegiance Survey and BP6115 (National Anthem Policy Amendment)
• Discussion of BP5040 (fundraising, PE waivers, inclement weather/recess regulations)
• Proposed amendment to BP6115 for Veterans Day recognition
• Upcoming meetings on December 22, 2022, and January 26, 2023

The committee discussed policies regarding ceremonies, observances, and student nutrition. No final action was taken on the Pledge of Allegiance survey or Veterans Day amendments. BP5040 regarding student nutrition and physical activity was tabled for the December meeting.

• Tabled BP5040 (Student Nutrition and Physical Activity) to December meeting (2-1)

Communications Committee Meeting

The Anchorage School District Communications Committee will meet to discuss updates on town halls, a second budget survey, legislative priorities, and a legislative luncheon. The meeting will be held in-person at the ASD Education Center and remotely via Zoom.

• Discussion of Town Hall updates
• Discussion of Budget Survey #2
• Discussion of Legislative Priorities
• Discussion of Legislative Luncheon
• Upcoming meeting dates: Dec 22, 2022 and Jan 26, 2023

The meeting consisted of discussions regarding town halls, a budget survey, legislative priorities, and a legislative luncheon. No substantive decisions or votes were recorded in the minutes.

Work Session

The Anchorage School Board will review the Annual Comprehensive Financial Report (ACFR) and a draft of the Fiscal Year 2024 budget update. The session also includes a review of the 2022 audit wrap-up document and a log of Board information requests.

• Review of ACFR draft and audit wrap-up document
• Discussion of FY 24 Budget Update
• Review of Board Requests for Information log
• Adjournment to executive session for legal updates and negotiations

The Board conducted a work session featuring discussions on the ACFR Report and a budget update. No substantive policy or funding decisions were recorded. The meeting concluded with a move into Executive Session.

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

Executive Session

The Anchorage School District Board met in executive session on November 15, 2022. The agenda listed a legal update, discussion of negotiations, and review of contracts. No specific actions, amounts, or decisions were detailed in the agenda.

• Legal update (discussion)
• Negotiations (discussion)
• Contracts (discussion)

The board met in executive session to discuss legal matters, negotiations, and contracts. No substantive decisions were recorded in the minutes.

School Board Meeting

The Anchorage School Board met to approve the meeting agenda and consent items, including the minutes from the October 18, 2022 regular session. The board also heard from the student representative and reviewed goal monitoring data.

• Approval of October 18, 2022 Regular Meeting Minutes
• Goal Monitoring: 2022-23 Graduation Rate
• Student Representative Report
• Public Comment on Immersion Programs
• Public Comment on 2023-2024 Budget

The School Board approved the Consent Agenda, which included several grant acceptances and the FY 2021-2022 Annual Comprehensive Financial Report. The board also approved budget revisions for ESSER grants and a personnel report. No items were listed under Action Items.

• Approved $1,270,625 grant for Carl D. Perkins Secondary Career Technical Education (7-0)
• Approved FY 2021-2022 Annual Comprehensive Financial Report (7-0)
• Approved $95,324.16 sub award grant from Catholic Social Services, Inc. for English Language Learner Program (7-0)
• Approved budget revisions for ESSER grants (7-0)
• Approved Personnel Report 052 (7-0)
• Approved McKinney-Vento Homeless Education Grant (7-0)
• Approved ARP-HCY allocation for homeless children and youth (7-0)
• Approved October 18, 2022 meeting minutes (7-0)

Wellness Ad-Hoc Committee Meeting

The Wellness Ad-Hoc Committee will discuss Wellstat-3 wellness assessment scores and review feedback from a stakeholder survey. No final decisions are on the agenda; the meeting is primarily informational and discussion-based. The committee will also consider a motion to adjourn to executive session for legal updates, negotiations, and contracts.

• Review of Wellstat-3 scores from the Wellness School Assessment Tool
• Review and response to feedback from a stakeholder survey
• Proposed motion to adjourn to executive session for legal update, negotiations, and contracts

The committee reviewed Wellstat-3 scores and discussed feedback from a stakeholder survey. No substantive decisions or votes were recorded during the meeting.

Finance Committee Meeting

The Anchorage School District Finance Committee will meet to discuss the OASIS count and revenue update, the FY24 budget, and the ACFR update. The meeting will be held in person and remotely.

• OASIS Count/Revenue Update
• FY24 Budget Discussion
• ACFR Update
• Upcoming meeting on December 7, 2022

The committee met to discuss the OASIS count, revenue updates, the FY24 budget, and the ACFR. No substantive decisions or votes were recorded during the meeting.

School Board Meeting

The Anchorage School Board met on Nov. 1, 2022, to approve routine administrative actions and review academic performance data. The board approved a consent agenda covering October meeting minutes, Personnel Report #051 for employment changes, and the sale of surplus district property. Members also reviewed progress reports on 2022-23 math proficiency goals and current graduation rates.

• Approval of Personnel Report #051 covering hires, promotions, and assignments
• Authorization to sell surplus district property via sealed bid or auction per Memorandum #036
• Review of 2022-23 math proficiency progress monitoring data
• Review of current graduation and dropout rate reports
• Public comment period addressing school closures, Nunaka Valley, and a Teamsters contract

The School Board approved a bond proposal for roof, security, and safety improvements and adopted a contract for Teamsters Local 959. The board also renewed charters for Highland Academy and Frontier Charter School. Voting on the Six-Year Capital Improvement Plan was delayed to December 5, 2022.

• Approved $37.787 million bond proposal for roof, security, and safety improvements (7-0)
• Approved Tentative Agreement with General Teamsters Local 959 for bus drivers and attendants (7-0)
• Approved 10-year charter renewal for Highland Academy through 2032-2033 (7-0)
• Approved 10-year charter renewal for Frontier Charter School through 2032-2033 (7-0)
• Approved $567,179.60 contract to World Wide Technologies for Fortinet firewall solution (7-0)
• Delayed vote on Six-Year Capital Improvement Plan Projects to December 5, 2022 (6-1)
• Postponed Aquarian Charter School Renovations award to January 9, 2023 (7-0)
• Approved sale of surplus property via sealed bid or public auction (7-0)

Work Session

The Anchorage School Board work session includes a discussion on the FY24 budget update. The board will also adjourn to executive session for legal updates, negotiations, and contracts. A log of board requests for information is available for review.

• Discussion of FY24 budget update
• Adjournment to executive session for legal, negotiations, and contracts
• Board Requests for Information log available for reference

The Board conducted a work session that included a budget update. No substantive policy or financial decisions were recorded during the public portion of the meeting.

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

Executive Session

The Anchorage School Board will convene in a closed executive session to discuss legal updates, negotiations, and contracts. The meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, November 1, 2022, at 5:00 pm.

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

Communications Committee Meeting

The Anchorage School District Communications Committee is meeting to discuss a communications update, the upcoming Bond 2023, legislative priorities, and a legislative luncheon. The meeting also includes scheduling future meetings. No decisions are being voted on; these are discussion items only.

• Discussion: Communications Update
• Discussion: Bond 2023
• Discussion: Legislative Priorities
• Discussion: Legislative Luncheon

The meeting consisted of procedural items only. No actions were taken, and no items were decided, approved, or denied.

School Board Meeting

The Anchorage School Board approved a consent agenda including a personnel report and authorization for the design/build delivery method for roof and structural projects at Chinook and Campbell Elementary Schools. The meeting also included goal monitoring updates and public comment.

• Approval of Personnel Report #034
• Authorization for Design/Build delivery method for Chinook and Campbell Elementary Schools
• Goal Monitoring: Reading Proficiency
• Goal Monitoring: Math Technical
• Public Comment session

The School Board approved a resolution to collaborate with the Eydlughet (Eklutna) Tribe on a land acknowledgement protocol. The board also updated policies regarding harassment, intimidation, and bullying and accepted two state grants for inclusive preschool classrooms.

• Approved revisions to Board Policy 5131.43 Harassment, Intimidation, and Bullying
• Approved resolution to create a Land Acknowledgement protocol with the Eydlughet (Eklutna) Tribe
• Approved $935,297.00 DEED grant for inclusive preschool classrooms (FY 2023)
• Approved $810,165.00 DEED grant for inclusive preschool classrooms (FY 2022)
• Authorized Design/Build delivery method for roof and structural projects at Chinook and Campbell elementary schools
• Approved Member Holleman's application for the AASB Board of Directors
• Approved Personnel Report 101822
• Approved October 04, 2022 Regular Session Minutes

Executive Session

The Anchorage School District Board will hold an executive session to receive a legal update, discuss ongoing negotiations, and review contract matters. No specific actions or approvals are listed in the agenda. The session will end with an adjournment.

• Call to Order and Roll Call
• Legal update
• Negotiations
• Contracts
• Adjournment of executive session

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

Work Session

The Anchorage School District Board will hold a work session to review the schedule of upcoming board meetings, consider items from the Board Requests for Information log, and discuss the FY 24 finance update. After the discussion, the board will move to an executive session for a legal update, negotiations, and contracts. No formal decisions are noted in the agenda.

• Review schedule of upcoming School Board meetings
• Board Requests for Information (RFI) log review
• Discussion of FY 24 finance update (Final FY 24 Finance Update PDF)
• Adjournment to executive session for legal update, negotiations, and contracts

The Board conducted a work session featuring a budget update and a review of requests for information. No substantive policy or financial decisions were voted upon during the session.

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

Wellness Ad-Hoc Committee Meeting

This is a procedural meeting of the Anchorage School District Wellness Ad-Hoc Committee. The committee will discuss Board Policy 5040 and vote on a motion to adjourn to executive session for legal update, negotiations, and contracts. No other substantive business is listed.

• Review of Board Policy 5040
• Motion to adjourn to executive session for legal update, negotiations, and contracts

The committee met to review BP 5040. No substantive decisions or votes were recorded during the meeting.

Finance Committee Meeting

The ASD Finance Committee will discuss updates to the FY24 budget, a potential 2023 bond, and financial needs for curriculum adoptions. No votes are scheduled; items are for discussion only.

• FY24 Budget Updates
• 2023 Bond Discussion
• Financial Needs for Outstanding Curriculum/Instruction Adoptions

The committee held discussions regarding FY24 budget updates, 2023 bonds, and financial needs for curriculum and instruction adoptions. No formal decisions or votes were recorded in the minutes.

Wellness Ad-Hoc Committee Meeting

The Anchorage School District Wellness Ad-Hoc Committee will convene to review Board Policy 5040 and adjourn to executive session for legal updates, negotiations, and contracts.

• Review of Board Policy 5040
• Adjournment to executive session for legal updates, negotiations, and contracts

The committee met to review BP 5040. No substantive decisions or votes were recorded during the meeting.

Work Session

The Anchorage School District Board of Education held a work session on October 4, 2022, to review a budget update and discuss board requests for information. The meeting concluded with a motion to adjourn into executive session for legal updates, negotiations, and contracts.

• Review of Final FY 24 Finance Update
• Discussion of Board Requests for Information
• Adjournment to executive session for legal update, negotiations, and contracts

The Board conducted a work session featuring a budget update and a review of requests for information. No substantive policy or financial decisions were recorded; the session concluded with an adjournment to executive session.

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

Executive Session

The Anchorage School District School Board met in a closed executive session on October 4, 2022. The agenda includes a legal update and discussions on negotiations and contracts. No public decisions were made during this session.

• Legal update
• Negotiations discussion
• Contracts discussion
• Adjournment motion considered

The board held an executive session to discuss legal matters, negotiations, and contracts. No substantive decisions were recorded in the minutes.

School Board Meeting

The Anchorage School District School Board met to review 2022-23 goal monitoring for reading proficiency. The meeting included community reports and a significant volume of written public comments primarily focused on immersion programs.

• Review of 2022-23 Goal Monitoring- Reading Proficiency
• Public comments regarding Spanish and Language Immersion Programs
• Public comments regarding Government Hill and Inlet View
• Public comments regarding 2223 Budget Revision and School Board Budget

The School Board approved budget revisions and transfers for FY 2022-2023 using a substitute memorandum. The Board also accepted over $1 million in special education grants. A decision regarding the specific allocation of funds for the Inlet View Elementary School rebuild was postponed.

• Approved FY 2022-2023 budget revisions and transfers via substitute memo #024S (7-0)
• Approved $1,040,000 in Alaska DEED Discretionary Special Education Grants (7-0)
• Approved Personnel Report 100422 (7-0)
• Approved August 2022 Contract Modification/Amendment Report (7-0)
• Approved September 20, 2022 Regular Session Minutes (7-0)
• Postponed decision on bifurcated wording for Inlet View rebuild funding to December 5, 2022 (4-3)

Wellness Ad-Hoc Committee Meeting

The Anchorage School District Wellness Ad-Hoc Committee meeting will begin with a call to order and roll call. The committee will discuss Review of BP 5040. The meeting will adjourn to an executive session for a legal update, negotiations, and contracts.

• Call to Order and Roll Call
• Discussion of Review of BP 5040
• Adjournment to executive session for legal update, negotiations, and contracts

The committee met to review BP 5040. No substantive decisions or votes were recorded during the meeting.

Joint School Board - Assembly Meeting

The Anchorage School Board and Assembly will meet to approve previous meeting minutes and discuss the projected budget shortfall for the upcoming fiscal year. The agenda also includes updates on capital improvement needs, transportation funding, and mental health services.

• Approval of June 3, 2022 Joint Meeting minutes
• Update on Projected Budget Shortfall (ASD)
• Inlet View capital improvement needs
• Safe Routes to Schools Working Group update
• Transportation Funding discussion (ASD & MOA)

The meeting was primarily procedural and informational. The board approved the minutes from the June 3, 2022, joint meeting and the current agenda. No substantive policy or funding decisions were recorded.

• Approved June 3, 2022 Joint Meeting Minutes
• Approved meeting agenda

Governance Committee Meeting

The Anchorage School District Governance Committee met to discuss proposed policies, including a new anti-bullying policy and a revision to BP 4120, as well as a land acknowledgment.

• Discussion of proposed Anti-Bullying Policy (SB 5131.43)
• Discussion of BP 4120 revision
• Discussion of Land Acknowledgment
• Upcoming meetings scheduled for October 27 and November 17, 2022

The committee reviewed and edited a land acknowledgment resolution and the anti-bullying policy, sending both to the full Board for a vote. A proposed policy regarding adult student boundaries was discussed and will be revised by administration.

• Sent land acknowledgment resolution to full Board for vote
• Sent BP5131.43 Harassment, Intimidation, and Bullying policy to full Board for vote
• Tabled BP4120 Adult Student Boundaries pending revised language from administration

Communications Committee Meeting

The Communications Committee will hear a legislative update and discuss the 2023 Legislative Outreach Plan. The meeting also includes procedural items and scheduling of future meetings.

• Legislative update by Heather Brakes
• Discussion of 2023 Legislative Outreach Plan
• Upcoming meeting dates: October 27 and November 17, 2022

The committee received a legislative update and discussed the 2023 Legislative Outreach Plan. No formal votes or decisions were recorded during the meeting.

Wellness Ad-Hoc Committee Meeting

The Anchorage School District Wellness Ad-Hoc Committee is meeting to discuss the review of BP 5040. The meeting includes a proposed motion to adjourn into executive session for legal updates, negotiations, and contracts.

• Review of BP 5040

The committee met to review BP 5040. No substantive decisions or votes were recorded during the meeting.

Work Session

The School Board will receive a budget update for FY24, review outstanding board requests for information, and then vote to adjourn to executive session for legal updates, negotiations, and contracts. No public hearings or votes on ordinances are scheduled.

• Budget Update (FY24) from attached Finance Update document
• Board Requests for Information log review
• Adjournment to Executive Session for legal, negotiations, contracts
• Work session only; no official action items

The Board received a budget update from CFO Jim Anderson. No substantive policy or financial decisions were made during the session. The meeting adjourned to an Executive Session for legal updates, negotiations, and contracts.

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

School Board Meeting

The Anchorage School Board will meet in regular session. The board will vote on a consent agenda including approval of personnel changes (hires, promotions, departures) and previous meeting minutes. The superintendent will provide an update on mental health and student support. Public comment will be heard, and written comments have been submitted.

• Approval of ASD Memorandum #013 – Personnel Report 092022, including hires, promotions, and departures
• Approval of September 6, 2022 regular session minutes
• Superintendent update on Mental Health and Student Support
• Written public comments from nine individuals, including about Inlet View and other topics

The School Board approved a budget transfer for speech, language, and occupational therapy services. Other actions included renaming a high school stadium, requiring firearm storage education, and accepting grants and donations.

• Approved budget transfers up to $2,860,586 for Special Education Related Services (7-0)
• Approved renaming West Anchorage High School Stadium to West Anchorage Alumni Stadium (7-0)
• Approved resolution requiring education on safe and secure storage of firearms (7-0)
• Approved sale of surplus property (6-1)
• Accepted $40,000 donation of handbells and chimes for Fine Arts Department (7-0)
• Authorized acceptance of $45,050 Migrant Education Literacy Grant (7-0)
• Approved 2022-2023 ASD Organization Chart (7-0)
• Approved Personnel Report 092022 (7-0)

Executive Session

The Anchorage School District board will convene in a closed executive session to discuss a legal update, ongoing negotiations, and contracts. The agenda lists these topics without providing specific details, dollar amounts, or project names. The meeting follows standard procedural calls to order and adjournment.

• Legal update discussion
• Negotiations review
• Contracts review

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

• Adjourned executive session

Finance Committee Meeting

The Anchorage School District Finance Committee will meet to discuss a P Card audit, FY24 budget updates, and the approval of budget revisions for FY2022-2023. The meeting will be held in person and remotely.

• Review of ASD Memorandum #024 regarding budget revisions
• Discussion of FY24 Budget Updates
• P Card Audit review
• Upcoming meeting scheduled for October 12, 2022

The Finance Committee met to discuss the P Card Audit, FY24 Budget Updates, and ASD Memorandum #024. No substantive decisions or votes were recorded during the meeting.

Wellness Ad-Hoc Committee Meeting

The Anchorage School District Wellness Ad-Hoc Committee will discuss BP 5040. After the discussion, the committee will move to an executive session for a legal update, negotiations, and contracts. The meeting includes standard call‑to‑order and adjournment procedures.

• Call to Order and Roll Call
• Review of BP 5040
• Adjournment to executive session for legal update, negotiations, and contracts

The committee met to review BP 5040. No substantive decisions or votes were recorded in the minutes.

Wellness Ad-Hoc Committee Meeting

The Wellness Ad-Hoc Committee will discuss and review Board Policy 5040 (wellness). Following the discussion, the committee is scheduled to adjourn to executive session for legal update, negotiations, and contracts.

• Review of BP 5040 (wellness policy)
• Adjournment to executive session for legal update, negotiations, and contracts

The committee met to review BP 5040. No substantive decisions or votes were recorded during the meeting.

Work Session

The School Board will review a log of information requested by board members. The session also includes a discussion regarding a finance update for FY 24.

• Review of 2022-2023 Board Requests for Information Log
• Discussion of Final FY 24 Finance Update

The Board reviewed requests for information and received a budget update from the Chief Financial Officer and Senior Director of Budget and Management. No substantive policy or financial decisions were recorded. The session concluded with an adjournment to Executive Session.

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

School Board Meeting

The School Board will vote on a consent agenda including approval of personnel actions and an amendment to a professional services agreement for Arctic Engineering roof design. They will also receive an update on the Alaska READS Act and a presentation on the Science of Reading. Public comment and student comment are scheduled.

• Approval of Personnel Report (hires, departures, changes)
• Amendment to Arctic Engineering Analysis and Design Services for Prototypical Roofs
• Update on Alaska READS Act
• Presentation on Science of Reading
• Written public comment on PE Credit by Choice and Sports

The School Board approved the reallocation of $4,781,674 in unspent CRRSA Act funds for FY 2022-23. The board also approved the Personnel Report and the minutes from the August 16, 2022 meeting. Budget revisions for FY 2022-2023 were tabled.

• Approved reallocation of $4,781,674 in unspent CRRSA Act funds for FY 2022-23 (6-1)
• Approved Personnel Report 090622 (7-0)
• Approved August 16, 2022 Regular Session Minutes (7-0)
• Tabled ASD Memorandum #024 regarding Budget Revisions for FY 2022-2023

Executive Session

The Anchorage School Board is meeting for an executive session to discuss legal updates, negotiations, and contracts. The meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, September 6, 2022, at the School Board Conference Room.

• Executive session for legal update
• Executive session for negotiations
• Executive session for contracts
• Adjournment of executive session

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

Wellness Ad-Hoc Committee Meeting

The Wellness Ad-Hoc Committee of the Anchorage School District will discuss Board Policy 5040, a procedural review. The committee will also consider a motion to adjourn to executive session for a legal update, negotiations, and contracts.

• Discussion of BP 5040
• Motion to adjourn to executive session for legal update, negotiations, and contracts

The committee met to review BP 5040. No substantive decisions or votes were recorded during the meeting.

Governance Committee Meeting

The Anchorage School District Governance Committee will meet to discuss the safe storage of firearms education, review specific board policies, and consider a land acknowledgement resolution. The meeting will be held in-person and remotely at the ASD Education Center.

• Discussion on safe and secure storage of firearms education
• Review of Board Policy BP 0000, 0200, and 0210
• Discussion on a land acknowledgement resolution
• Upcoming meetings scheduled for September 22 and October 27, 2022

The committee voted to send a resolution on safe and secure storage of firearms education and revisions to policies BP 0000, 0200, and 0210 to the full Board. A land acknowledgement resolution was deferred to the September meeting.

• Voted to send Resolution on Safe and Secure Storage of Firearms Education to the full Board
• Voted to send revisions to BPs 0000, 0200, and 0210 to the full Board
• Deferred Land Acknowledgement resolution to the September meeting

Wellness Ad-Hoc Committee Meeting

This is an introductory meeting of the ASD Wellness Ad-Hoc Committee. The agenda includes a call to order, roll call, and discussion items for introductions, overview/vision, and scheduling. No specific decisions or proposals are listed; the meeting appears to be organizational and informational.

• No concrete items; the meeting is solely procedural and informational.

The committee met to conduct introductions and discuss the overview, vision, and schedule. No substantive decisions were made during this meeting.

Work Session

The Anchorage School Board will hold a work session to discuss a budget update for fiscal year 2024. They will also review board requests for information and consider adjourning to executive session for legal update, negotiations, and contracts.

• Discussion of FY 24 Finance Update
• Review of Board Requests for Information log
• Motion to adjourn to executive session for legal update, negotiations, and contracts

The Board reviewed the Requests For Information (RFI) log and received a budget update from the Chief Financial Officer and Senior Director of Budget and Management. No substantive policy or financial decisions were voted upon during the session.

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

Executive Session

The Anchorage School Board is meeting in executive session (closed to the public) to discuss uncontested student hearings, receive a legal update, and hold discussions on negotiations and contracts. No votes or public decisions are scheduled; the session is procedural and confidential.

• Uncontested Student Hearings
• Legal Update
• Negotiations (discussion)
• Contracts (discussion)

The board held an executive session to discuss uncontested student hearings, legal updates, and negotiations. No substantive decisions or votes were recorded in the minutes.

School Board Meeting

The Anchorage School Board met to approve a consent agenda including personnel reports and meeting minutes. The board also authorized funding for earthquake recovery at Gruening Middle School.

• Approval of four change orders and a contract modification for Cornerstone General Contractor up to $2,794,620 for Gruening Middle School Earthquake Recovery
• Approval of ASD Memorandum #006 Personnel Report regarding employment, assignments, promotions, and departures
• Approval of February 22, 2022 and August 2, 2022 Regular Session minutes
• Notification that 2022-23 Goal Monitoring will begin in September

The Board approved several capital project funding changes, including a $2.8M re-allocation for Mears Middle School and $2.79M for Gruening Middle School earthquake recovery. Additionally, the Board authorized the purchase of 4,750 Chromebooks and accepted a $2.65M federal grant for Indian Education.

• Approved re-allocation of $2,810,234 for Mears Middle School exterior siding, windows, and security cameras (7-0)
• Approved $2,794,620 in change orders and fund redirection for Gruening Middle School Earthquake Recovery (7-0)
• Approved $811,442.50 contract for 4,750 Acer Chromebooks (7-0)
• Approved acceptance of $2,653,308 Title VI Indian Education-Supplemental formula grant (7-0)
• Approved expulsions of students associated with Incident Numbers 1344342 and 1344341 (7-0)
• Approved Personnel Report ASD Memorandum #006 (7-0)
• Approved February 22, 2022 and August 2, 2022 Regular Session minutes (7-0)

Finance Committee Meeting

The Finance Committee will meet to discuss several financial matters including the FY24 budget. Discussion topics also include a P Card audit, legislative updates, FEMA reimbursement, and state bond debt reimbursement funds.

• FY24 Budget discussion
• State Bond Debt Reimbursement Funds discussion
• P Card Audit discussion
• FEMA Reimbursement discussion
• Legislative Update

The meeting consisted of discussions on several financial topics. No substantive decisions, approvals, or denials were recorded in the minutes.

Wellness Ad-Hoc Committee Meeting

The Wellness Ad-Hoc Committee held its initial planning discussion and voted to adjourn to executive session for legal updates, negotiations, and contracts. No specific policies or decisions were made during the open portion of the meeting.

• Initial committee planning discussion
• Motion to adjourn to executive session for legal, negotiation, and contract matters

The meeting was called to order and adjourned. No substantive decisions were recorded.

Communications Committee Meeting

The Communications Committee is meeting to discuss several district topics. Discussion items include the community engagement calendar, 2023 legislative priorities, and upcoming back to school updates.

• ASD Connect discussion
• Community Engagement Calendar discussion
• 2023 Legislative Priorities discussion
• Legislative Luncheon discussion
• Back to School Update and Board Op Ed discussion

The meeting consisted of discussions on several items, including ASD Connect and legislative priorities. No substantive decisions or votes were recorded in the minutes.

Governance Committee Meeting

The Anchorage School District Governance Committee will meet to discuss board policies, a land acknowledgement resolution, and student safety measures. The meeting will be held in-person and remotely.

• Review of Board Policies BP 0000, 0100, 0200, 0210, 0400, 0410
• Discussion on AR3515.5 Restrictions on Sex Offenders on Campus
• Review of BP4120- Student Adult Boundaries
• Discussion on Safe and Secure Storage of Firearms Education
• Upcoming meetings scheduled for September 22 and October 27, 2022

The committee reviewed and moved forward AR3515.5 regarding restrictions on sex offenders on campus. Several other policy reviews and resolutions were tabled or assigned for future updates.

• Approved AR3515.5 Restrictions on Sex Offenders on Campus for posting
• Tabled BB9271 Code of Conduct for future meeting or Board retreat
• Tabled Safe and Secure Storage of Firearms Education until next meeting
• Deferred Land Acknowledgement Resolution for stakeholder feedback
• Deferred BP4120 Student Adult Boundaries for administrative revision
• Deferred review of policies BP 0000, 0100, 0200, 0210, 0400, 0410 to a future meeting

Executive Session

The Anchorage School Board convened for an executive session on August 2, 2022, to discuss legal updates, negotiations, and contracts. The meeting was held at the School Board Conference Room on Northern Lights Boulevard.

• Executive session for legal updates
• Executive session for negotiations
• Executive session for contracts
• Meeting held at 5530 E. Northern Lights Blvd.
• Meeting adjourned by board motion

The Board met in executive session to receive a legal update. No actions were taken regarding negotiations or contracts. The session was adjourned at 6:14 pm.

Work Session

The School Board will review a log of information requested by board members. The session also includes a discussion regarding the FY 24 finance update.

• Review of 2022-23 Board Requests for Information log
• Discussion of FY 24 Finance Update

The Board reviewed requests for information and received a budget update from the Chief Financial Officer and Senior Director of Budget and Management. No substantive policy or financial decisions were recorded during the session.

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

School Board Meeting

The Anchorage School Board convened on August 2, 2022, to approve the meeting agenda and a consent agenda containing personnel reports and minutes from previous sessions. The board also heard community reports and public comments.

• Approval of agenda and consent agenda
• Personnel Report #005 (hiring, promotions, departures)
• Approval of March 1, 2022 Regular Session minutes
• Approval of March 15, 2022 Regular Session minutes
• Approval of April 4, 2022 Regular Session minutes

The School Board approved the Consent Agenda, which included the personnel report and meeting minutes from March through June 2022. The board tabled the February 22, 2022 minutes to a future meeting. No action items were decided during the session.

• Approved the Consent Agenda (7-0)
• Approved ASD Memorandum #005 Personnel Report (7-0)
• Approved March 1, 2022 Regular Session minutes (7-0)
• Approved March 15, 2022 Regular Session minutes (7-0)
• Approved April 4, 2022 Regular Session minutes (7-0)
• Approved April 18, 2022 Regular Session minutes (7-0)
• Approved May 3, 2022 Regular Session minutes (7-0)
• Approved May 17, June 6, 2022 Regular Session minutes (7-0)

2022-2023 School Board Information Requests

This agenda compiles numerous information requests submitted by Anchorage School Board members, categorized by priority. The board is not voting on action items but rather seeking data and reports on topics such as restorative justice, immersion student proficiency, calendar adjustments, and discipline data for future consideration. Many requests have already been addressed in earlier Board Connect communications.

• Request for a report on Restorative Justice practices by principals at elementary, middle, and high schools.
• Request to compare immersion students' proficiency scores with neighborhood counterparts.
• Request for consideration of adjusting the school calendar by starting a week later to help with bus driver shortage.
• Request for a list of all open complaints and pending investigations against the district at local, state, and federal levels.
• Request for a full report on the use of the book 'George' in primary classrooms and review of the Controversial Concerns Committee decision.

Executive Session

This is a procedural executive session for the Anchorage School District Board. The board will adjourn to closed session to discuss personnel matters, with no public decisions or votes scheduled. The agenda contains only routine procedural items.

• Adjourn to executive session for personnel matters
• Discussion of personnel matters (closed session)

Executive Session - MEETING CANCELED

The Executive Session scheduled for June 23, 2022, was canceled. The agenda consisted of procedural items and a discussion regarding personnel matters.

Executive Session

The Anchorage School District Board of Education will hold a closed executive session to discuss personnel matters. The meeting is scheduled for June 22, 2022, at 4:00 pm via Zoom.

• Adjournment to Executive Session for Personnel Matters
• Discussion of Personnel Matters
• Adjournment of Executive Session

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

Finance Committee Meeting

The Anchorage School District Finance Committee will discuss an ISER briefing on compensation for retention and equity. The meeting is procedural with a single substantive discussion item. No decisions are listed for a vote.

• ISER briefing on compensation for retention and equity (discussion only)

The meeting consisted of procedural items and discussions. No substantive decisions, approvals, or denials were recorded in the minutes.

Board Retreat

The Anchorage School Board is holding a retreat to receive governance training and discuss student-focused governance strategies. The meeting is scheduled for June 11, 2022, at the ASD Education Center.

• Board Governance training session
• Student Outcomes Focused Governance discussion
• Facilitated by AASB and CGCS
• Meeting held at ASD Education Center
• Adjournment scheduled for 4:00pm

Board Retreat

The Anchorage School Board is convening a retreat at the ASD Education Center to review board norms and discuss the Science of Reading. The meeting includes a presentation on reading proficiency and a session on high-performing teams.

• Review of Board Norms for 2022-23
• Presentation on the Science of Reading
• Discussion on high-performing teams
• Board and Superintendent check-in

School Board Meeting

The School Board voted to accept a goal monitoring report on Math Proficiency. It also approved the consent agenda, which included the February 8 meeting minutes, a personnel report covering hires and departures, and an amendment to a contract with Konica Minolta Business Solutions for digital copier service. Public comment and a student advisory board report were also heard.

• Approved goal monitoring report on Math Proficiency
• Approved ASD Memorandum #112 - Personnel Report (hires, promotions, departures)
• Approved amendment of contract with Konica Minolta Business Solutions for digital copier service
• Approved February 8, 2022 Regular Session minutes
• Recognized Superintendent Dr. Deena Bishop

The School Board approved a series of consent agenda items including school repairs, new buses, and a copier service contract. The Board also accepted a goal monitoring report on Math Proficiency.

• Accepted Math Proficiency goal monitoring report (7-0)
• Approved contract for 9 Type D School Buses from Trailercraft, Inc. for $1,467,999.00 (7-0)
• Approved Mirror Lake Middle School Repairs contract to Swalling General Contractors, LLC for $1,216,000 (7-0)
• Approved digital copier service contract amendment with Konica Minolta Business Solutions USA, Inc. up to $1,957,120 (7-0)
• Approved job order contracts for general construction to Roger Hickel Contracting, Inc and Eklutna Construction & Maintenance, LLC (7-0)
• Approved $33,000 allocation for Eagle River High School Earthquake Recovery project (7-0)
• Approved FY23 Internal Audit plan (7-0)
• Approved Resolution 2021-2022-01 honoring Dr. Deena Bishop (7-0)

Work Session

The Anchorage School Board convened for a work session to review a schedule of upcoming meetings and public testimony procedures. The board discussed legislative updates and budget matters, and adjourned to an executive session for legal updates, negotiations, and contracts.

• Review of upcoming School Board meetings and public testimony procedures
• Discussion of legislative updates and budget matters
• Adjournment to executive session for legal updates, negotiations, and contracts

The Board reviewed requests for information and received a legislative update from lobbyist Heather Brakes. No substantive policy or budget decisions were made during the session.

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

Executive Session

This is a closed executive session of the Anchorage School Board, not open to the public. The board will discuss a legal update, negotiations, and contracts. No votes or public decisions are scheduled.

• Legal Update
• Negotiations (discussion)
• Contracts (discussion)

The Board met in executive session to receive a legal update. No discussions were held regarding negotiations or contracts.

• Adjourned executive session at 6:04 pm

Joint School Board - Assembly Meeting - AS AMENDED

The Joint School Board and Assembly will vote to approve the minutes from the March 4, 2022 joint meeting. The meeting also includes an introduction of the new superintendent and a presentation of the ASD Strategic Plan. Additional informational items cover graduations, summer school updates, a legislative update, and a discussion on student mental health. A recognition will be given to Sgt. Rayne Reynolds.

• Approve March 4, 2022 joint meeting minutes (action)
• Introduce new superintendent (information)
• Present ASD Strategic Plan (Board Goals & Guardrails) (information)
• Discuss student mental health (discussion)
• Recognize Sgt. Rayne Reynolds (recognition)

The joint meeting primarily consisted of reports and discussions regarding the ASD Strategic Plan, student mental health, and summer school updates. No substantive policy or financial decisions were made other than procedural approvals.

• Approved March 4, 2022 Joint Meeting minutes
• Approved amended agenda to include Student Mental Health and a recognition item
• Approved 10-minute meeting extension

Communications Committee Meeting

The Anchorage School District Communications Committee will meet remotely to review the 2021-22 year and discuss plans for the 2022-23 school year. The agenda includes a review of new business and upcoming meeting dates.

• Review of 2021-22 committee activities
• Discussion of 2022-23 plans
• Review of new business
• Upcoming meeting dates for June 22 and August 24, 2022

The meeting consisted of procedural items and discussions regarding the 2021-22 recap and 2022-23 planning. No substantive decisions were recorded in the minutes.

Finance Committee Meeting

The Finance Committee will review the 2022-2023 audit plan and receive an update on School Resource Officers. The meeting will also include a legislative update and discussion of new business.

• Review of 2022-2023 ASD Audit Plan Topics
• Update on School Resource Officers (SRO)
• Legislative update regarding FY23 state budgets
• Discussion of new business items
• Upcoming meeting scheduled for June 14, 2022

The committee met to discuss the 2022-2023 ASD Audit Plan topics, a legislative update, and new business. No formal votes or decisions were recorded in the minutes.

School Board Meeting - Part 2

The Anchorage School Board will enter executive session for a student hearing, then return to consider consent agenda items including two personnel reports covering hires, promotions, and departures. The meeting also includes recognitions, community reports, and public comment on topics such as procurement policy and middle school debate.

• Executive session for a student hearing (action item)
• Approval of ASD Memorandum #110 – Personnel Report (hires, promotions, departures)
• Approval of ASD Memorandum #111 – Personnel Report
• Written public comments on procurement policy and middle school debate
• Denali Awards – Spring Semester recognition

Executive Session

The Anchorage School Board will convene in a closed executive session to discuss student hearings, negotiations, legal updates, and contracts. The meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, May 17, 2022, at the School Board Conference Room.

• Uncontested Student Hearing
• Negotiations
• Legal Update
• Contracts
• Adjournment

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

School Board Meeting - Part 1

The Anchorage School Board will enter executive session for a student hearing, then reconvene for public comment and vote on the consent agenda, which includes approval of the personnel report. The meeting also features recognitions for Denali Award winners and introduction of new principals.

• Executive session for student hearing (closed to public)
• Approval of consent agenda including Personnel Report (ASD Memorandum #110)
• Denali Awards presented to CIT Team, Christopher Lubken, Robyn Wallace
• Introduction of new principals
• Public comment on topics including procurement policy and middle school debate

The Board approved several construction contracts, budget transfers for Chromebooks and boiler repairs, and the school calendars for 2023-2026. It also approved the expulsion of one student and the naming of the Polaris K-12 school gym.

• Approved $5,038,893 contract for Bettye Davis East Anchorage High School earthquake repairs (6-0)
• Approved $48,828.75 preconstruction contract for Aquarian Charter School Renovation (6-0)
• Approved $1,010,487 budget transfer for Chromebooks (6-0)
• Approved $394,411 budget transfer for Bartlett High School boiler and bathroom projects (6-0)
• Approved expulsion of student associated with incident #1341837 (6-0)
• Approved naming Polaris K-12 school gym the 'Coach Damon Athletic Facility' (6-0)
• Adopted school calendars for 2023-2024, 2024-2025, and 2025-2026 (6-0)
• Approved Board Policy BP4212.8 Employment of Relatives (5-1)

Work Session

The Anchorage School District Board will review reading proficiency data during the Student Outcome Monitoring discussion. They will consider any pending Board Requests for Information. Finally, the Board will vote to adjourn to an executive session for uncontested student hearings, a legal update, negotiations, and contracts.

• Student Outcome Monitoring – discussion of reading proficiency (see attached PDF)
• Board Requests for Information – items pending further detail
• Adjournment to executive session for uncontested student hearings, legal update, negotiations, and contracts

The Board reviewed a report on reading proficiency and discussed curriculum implementation, summer school return on investment, and student data. No substantive policy or financial decisions were made during the session.

• Adjourned to Executive Session for student hearings, legal updates, negotiations, and contracts

School Board Meeting

The board adjourned the 2021-22 session and swore in members for the new term. The body elected its slate of officers and received reports on reading proficiency and student advisory matters.

• Election of Margo Bellamy as president
• Election of Andy Holleman as vice-president
• Election of Carl Jacobs as clerk
• Election of Kelly Lessens as treasurer
• Postponement of the Personnel Report to May 17th

The Board approved several construction contracts for high school repairs and gym flooring, accepted a $184,921 grant, and authorized the sale of surplus property. The Board also swore in members and approved a new slate of officers.

• Approved $2,273,093 contract for Eagle River High School 2022 Repairs (7-0)
• Approved $1,785,205 contract for Chugiak High School Earthquake Repairs (7-0)
• Approved $922,007 contract for Rubber Gym Floor Replacement Group 1 (7-0)
• Approved $184,921 grant award from the Alaska Association of School Boards (7-0)
• Authorized disposal of surplus property via sealed bid or public auction (7-0)
• Approved slate of officers: Margo Bellamy (President), Carl Jacobs (VP), Dora Wilson (Clerk), Kelly Lessens (Treasurer)
• Approved January 18, 2022 Regular Session minutes (7-0)
• Postponed Personnel Report to May 17th (7-0)

Executive Session

The Anchorage School Board is meeting in executive session to receive a legal update and discuss contracts. The session is closed to the public and no votes are scheduled in open session.

• Legal update discussion
• Contracts discussion (no specifics provided)

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

Work Session

This is a work session of the Anchorage School Board. The board will discuss BP5040 Student Nutrition and Physical Activity policy and review the proposed 2022-23 School Board meeting calendar. Board requests for information may also be prioritized.

• Discussion of BP5040 Student Nutrition and Physical Activity policy
• Review of draft 2022-23 School Board meeting calendar
• Board Requests for Information log review

The Board held a work session to review the Health and Wellness Ad Hoc committee's progress on student nutrition and physical activity policy. Members also discussed the proposed 2022-23 school board meeting dates and school calendars. No substantive votes were taken during the public session.

• Adjourned to Executive Session for contracts and legal update

Reorganizational Meeting

The Anchorage School District Board will hold a reorganizational meeting to assign board officer positions (President, Vice President, Clerk, Treasurer), committee assignments, and school/community council liaison roles. Members will also discuss board room seating, graduation events, IT needs, and logistics for the May 3 meeting. This is a procedural meeting to set internal governance for the upcoming term.

• Board Officer Assignments (President, Vice President, Clerk, Treasurer)
• Committee Assignments
• School and Community Council Assignments
• Board Room Set Up and Seating Arrangements
• IT Needs for board members

Finance Committee Meeting - REVISED

The committee will discuss audit plan topics for the 2022-2023 school year, review fund balance projections including pupil transportation and general fund, and consider energy efficiency grants and FEMA funds.

• Request for 2022-2023 ASD Audit Plan Topics
• Fund Balance Projections (FY22 General Fund and Pupil Transportation projections)
• Energy Efficiency Grants
• FEMA Funds

The committee met to discuss the 2022-2023 ASD Audit Plan topics, fund balance projections, energy efficiency grants, and FEMA funds. No substantive decisions or votes were recorded in the minutes.

School Board Meeting

The Anchorage School Board approved the Consent Agenda, which included the January 4, 2022 Regular Session minutes and a personnel report. The Board also accepted a goal monitoring report on College, Career, Life Ready.

• Approval of January 4, 2022 Regular Session minutes
• Acceptance of College, Career, Life Ready goal monitoring report
• Approval of Personnel Report (ASD Memorandum #098)
• Public comment on Rogers Park staffing and teacher loss
• Approval of Multi-Site Vestibule Upgrades: Group 1 Seas contract

The Board approved the employment agreement for Dr. Jharrett Bryantt and several infrastructure contracts via the consent agenda. They also accepted a goal monitoring report regarding student attendance and college/career readiness.

• Approved employment agreement for Superintendent Dr. Jharrett Bryantt (7-0)
• Approved $2,370,184 contract for security vestibule upgrades at Rogers Park and Taku Elementary Schools (7-0)
• Approved $1,893,407.43 contract for networking equipment from World Wide Technologies, Inc. (7-0)
• Approved $525,832.07 contract for data storage devices and camera servers from Dell Marketing LP (7-0)
• Accepted goal monitoring report on College, Career, Life Ready: Completion of College and Career Plan & Student Attendance (7-0)
• Approved January 4, 2022 Regular Session minutes (7-0)
• Approved Personnel Report ASD Memorandum #098 (7-0)

Executive Session

The Anchorage School Board convened for a closed executive session to discuss negotiations, legal updates, and contracts. The meeting was held at the School Board Conference Room on Northern Lights Boulevard.

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

The Board held an Executive Session to discuss negotiations, legal updates, and contracts. No formal actions were taken or decisions recorded during the session.

• Adjourned Executive Session at 6:00 pm

Work Session

The Anchorage School Board met for a work session to discuss mental health services and review board requests for information. The meeting concluded with a motion to adjourn to an executive session for legal updates, negotiations, and contracts.

• Mental Health Services Update
• Board Requests for Information log
• Adjournment to executive session for legal update, negotiations, and contracts

The Board received updates on mental health services, student supports, and school start times. No substantive policy or budget decisions were made during the session.

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

Communications Committee Meeting

The Anchorage School District Communications Committee will meet remotely on April 12, 2022, to discuss board member onboarding, legislative updates, the superintendent search, social media outreach, committee recordings, and new business. All items are for discussion or information only; no formal decisions are on the agenda.

• Board Member On-Boarding
• Legislative Update
• Superintendent Search
• Social Media Outreach
• Committee Recordings

The committee held discussions regarding board member on-boarding, legislative updates, the superintendent search, social media outreach, and committee recordings. No substantive decisions or votes were recorded in the minutes.

Governance Committee Meeting

The Anchorage School District Governance Committee will discuss proposed revisions to procurement procedures, board vacancies, and a proposed resolution regarding the National School Boards Association and DOJ policy. The meeting will be held remotely.

• Discussion of proposed revisions to procurement methods and procedures (AR 3311.1, AR 3312.1)
• Discussion of proposed policy changes regarding the employment of relatives (BP 4212.8)
• Discussion of a proposed resolution regarding the NSBA letter and DOJ policy
• Review of policy updates for the 9000 series (BB 9320-9324, 9400)
• Discussion of board vacancies (BB 9223)

The committee discussed several administrative regulations and policies. Two items, the Employment of Relatives policy and the Code of Conduct policy, were sent to the full Board for review and a vote.

• Sent BP4212.8 Employment of Relatives to full Board for review and vote
• Sent BP 9271 Code of Conduct to full Board for review and vote

Executive Session

The Anchorage School District Board of Education is meeting in an executive session. The sole purpose of the session is to discuss the superintendent search.

• Discussion regarding the Superintendent Search

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

• Adjourned to executive session for superintendent search

Executive Session

The Anchorage School Board will adjourn to a closed executive session to discuss negotiations, a legal update, and contracts. The session is not open to the public and consists entirely of discussion items with no scheduled board votes.

• Adjourn to executive session for negotiations, legal update, and contracts
• Discussion on negotiations
• Legal update discussion
• Contracts discussion
• Adjournment of executive session

The Board adjourned to Executive Session to discuss negotiations, legal updates, and contracts. No substantive decisions were recorded in the minutes.

School Board Meeting

The Anchorage School Board approved a contract for $1,951,752 to repair Bear Valley Elementary School, which sustained earthquake damage in 2018. The meeting included reports from student and Native advisory committees and a public comment period regarding staffing at Rogers Park Elementary.

• Award of contract: Bear Valley Elementary School Repairs to Roger Hickel Contracting, Inc. for $1,951,752
• Goal Monitoring: College, Career, Life Ready attendance rates
• Reports: Native Advisory Committee and Student Advisory Board
• Public comment: Written testimony on teacher allocation and staffing at Rogers Park Elementary
• Teamsters 959 request to begin bargaining for 2022-2025

The School Board approved several high-value contracts for school repairs and technology upgrades. The board also approved the April personnel report and the meeting agenda.

• Approved $1,951,752 contract for Bear Valley Elementary School Repairs to Roger Hickel Contracting, Inc.
• Approved $2,319,000 contract for Fire Lake Elementary School Earthquake Repairs to Swalling General Contractors, LLC
• Approved $5,749,835.15 contract for Multi-Site Pneumatics Upgrade Project to Siemens Industry, Inc.
• Authorized transfer of $1,004,508.00 from General Fund to Capital Projects Fund
• Approved April Personnel Report
• Approved meeting agenda

Executive Session

The Anchorage School Board met in a closed executive session on April 3, 2022, to discuss the superintendent search. The meeting was initially public but moved to private session. No votes or decisions are reported in the agenda.

• Discussion of the superintendent search in executive session

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

• Adjourned to Executive Session for superintendent search

Finance Committee Meeting

The Anchorage School District Finance Committee will meet to discuss the financial impacts of state legislation. The meeting will include a review of documents regarding funding cliffs and specific House Bills.

• Discussion of funding impacts from state legislation
• Review of 'Fiscal Cliff' and HBs 272, 273, 259
• Upcoming meetings scheduled for April 27, 2022 and May 2022

The committee received briefings on funding trends, the impending fiscal cliff, and the potential impacts of several House and Senate bills. No formal votes or policy decisions were recorded during the meeting.

Executive Session

The Anchorage School District Board of Education will hold a closed-door executive session on March 20, 2022, to discuss the superintendent search. The meeting will be conducted remotely via Zoom from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

• Executive session for Superintendent Search
• Remote meeting via Zoom
• Board members: Margo Bellamy, Dave Donley, Pat Higgins, Andy Holleman, Carl Jacobs, Kelly Lessens, Dora Wilson

The Board adjourned to an executive session to discuss the superintendent search. No substantive decisions or votes were recorded in the minutes.

• Adjourned to Executive Session for superintendent search

Governance Committee Meeting

The Governance Committee will discuss a Board Monthly Time Use Report, a board vacancy policy (BB 9223), and proposed amendments to the Employment of Relatives policy and Code of Conduct. They will also review several board policies in the 9000 series. This is a discussion meeting with no final decisions expected.

• Continued discussion of BB 9223 Board Vacancies policy from December meeting
• Proposed amendment to BP4212.8 Employment of Relatives to note superintendent/board-approved placements in personnel reports
• Proposed revision to BP 9271 Code of Conduct regarding board member attendance at community council meetings
• Review of board policies BB 9320, 9321, 9322, 9323, 9324, and 9400
• Board Monthly Time Use Report for February 2022

The committee decided that only the second meeting of the month will be tracked for minutes used on the Board Monthly Time Use Report. Several policy revisions regarding employment of relatives and the code of conduct were discussed and will be brought back for further action at the next meeting.

• Decided only the second meeting of the month (Regular Session) will be tracked for minutes used on the Board Monthly Time Use Report
• Agreed to strike language regarding ongoing placement on personnel reports in BP4212.8 Employment of Relatives
• Moved BB 9223 - Board Vacancies to the next meeting
• Tabled modified version of BP 9271 Code of Conduct for the next meeting
• Moved review of policies BB 9320, 9321, 9322, 9323, 9324, 9400 to the next meeting

Communications Committee Meeting

The Anchorage School District Communications Committee will meet remotely to discuss board member onboarding, a legislative update, the superintendent search, and school bonds. The meeting will include a report on the ASD Connect program and the creation of a social media specialist position.

• Board Member On-Boarding
• Legislative Update
• Superintendent Search
• ASD Connect
• School Bonds

The committee agreed to have President Bellamy draft a letter of support for HB 259 on behalf of the Board. Members also discussed board member on-boarding, the superintendent search, and school bond messaging strategies.

• Approved support for President Bellamy to draft a letter in support of HB 259 on behalf of the Board

Executive Session - REVISED

The Anchorage School Board is meeting in a closed executive session to discuss personnel matters and contracts. The session is scheduled to begin at 4:00 pm on March 15, 2022, at the School Board Conference Room.

• Executive session for personnel discussion
• Executive session for contracts discussion
• Meeting location: School Board Conference Room, 5530 E. Northern Lights Blvd.
• Meeting date: Tuesday, March 15, 2022
• Adjournment of the executive session

School Board Meeting

The Anchorage School Board accepted a goal monitoring report on College, Career, Life Ready, specifically AP course completion and financial literacy completion rates. The board also approved a consent agenda that included a personnel report and a monitoring report for Guardrail #4, which requires mental health services in elementary schools. Public comment was heard on action items and general topics.

• Accepted goal monitoring report on AP Course Completion Rate and Financial Literacy Completion Rate
• Approved consent agenda including ASD Memorandum #076 – Personnel Report (hires, separations, promotions)
• Accepted Guardrail #4 monitoring report: Superintendent will not operate elementary schools without mental health services
• Heard Student Advisory Board report and public comment (one-hour limit, in-person/telephonic/written)

Executive Session

The Anchorage School Board will hold a private executive session on March 13, 2022, to discuss the superintendent search. The meeting will be held remotely via Zoom from 10:30 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. at the Anchorage School District office.

• Executive session to discuss superintendent search
• Remote meeting via Zoom
• Meeting ID: 949 9165 3560
• Passcode: 859672
• Adjournment of executive session

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

• Adjourned to Executive Session for superintendent search

Joint School Board - Assembly Meeting

The Anchorage School District and Assembly will review the preliminary financial plan and budget for the upcoming fiscal year, along with plans for federal COVID-19 relief funds. The meeting will also include a discussion on School Resource Officers.

• Approval of FY 2022-23 Preliminary Financial Plan and Budget
• Discussion on federal COVID-19 relief funds
• Discussion on School Resource Officers (SROs)
• Review of Safe School Routes (MOA and ASD)
• Approval of previous meeting minutes

The joint meeting consisted primarily of discussions regarding the FY 2022-23 preliminary financial plan, COVID relief funds, and safe school routes. No substantive policy decisions or budget approvals were recorded.

• Approved December 10, 2021 Joint Meeting minutes
• Approved the meeting agenda
• Extended meeting until 12:15 p.m.
• Extended meeting by an additional five minutes

Executive Session - MEETING CANCELED

The Anchorage School Board meeting scheduled for March 1, 2022, was canceled. The agenda included a call to order, roll call, and executive session topics such as legal updates, negotiations, and contracts.

• Meeting canceled
• Call to order and roll call
• Executive session topics: legal update, negotiations, contracts
• Adjournment of executive session

Work Session

The Board is reviewing updates regarding the external superintendent search. This includes a review of community comments provided in multiple languages and reports from Ray & Associates.

• Superintendent Search Update discussion
• Review of Board Requests for Information (RFI) log

The Board held a work session to review survey results and timelines for the superintendent search. Representatives from Ray and Associates and Leadership Anchorage provided updates and answered questions. No substantive policy or financial decisions were made.

School Board Meeting

The Anchorage School Board approved a $3.35 million contract for repairs at Dimond High School damaged by the 2018 earthquake. The meeting also included approval of personnel reports and the December 2021 meeting minutes.

• Award of contract: Dimond High School - 2022 Repairs ($3,351,202)
• Approval of December 20, 2021 Regular Session minutes
• Personnel Report (Memorandum #075)
• Goal Monitoring: College, Career, Life Ready
• Public Comment session scheduled

The School Board approved a contract for repairs at Dimond High School and adopted a new policy regarding Student Community Workforce Agreements for construction projects. The Board also approved revisions to policies on fund balance classification and contracts.

• Approved $3,351,202 contract to Roger Hickel Contracting, Inc. for Dimond High School - 2022 Repairs (7-0)
• Approved addition of BP 3311.2 Student Community Workforce Agreement Requirements for Construction Projects Over One Million Dollars (6-0, 1 abstain)
• Approved revisions to BP 3470 Fund Balance Classification (7-0)
• Approved revisions to BP 3312 Contracts (7-0)
• Approved December 20, 2021 Regular Session minutes (7-0)
• Accepted Math Proficiency Outcome Monitoring Report (7-0)
• Accepted School Board self evaluation (7-0)
• Approved Personnel Report ASD Memorandum #075 (7-0)

Finance Committee Meeting

The Anchorage School District Finance Committee will meet to discuss ESSER/GF funding for pneumatic conversion to DDC, the impacts of HB 272, HB 273, and HB 259 on ASD funding, and general budget follow-up. The meeting will be held in person and remotely.

• Discussion of ESSER/GF funding for pneumatic conversion to DDC
• Discussion of HB 272, HB 273, and HB 259 impacts to ASD funding
• Budget discussion
• Upcoming meetings scheduled for March 23, 2022 and April 27, 2022

The committee reviewed the status of ESSER and General Fund spending, including a proposal for pneumatic-to-electronic control conversions in 26 facilities. Members discussed the challenges of using one-time funds for long-term programs and the need for an updated adequate funding formula. No formal actions were taken during the meeting.

Work Session

The Anchorage School Board will hold a work session to discuss an equity audit and review board requests for information. The meeting will conclude with a motion to adjourn to an executive session.

• Discussion of Equity Audit
• Review of Board Requests for Information
• Adjournment to executive session for student hearings and negotiations

The Board received a report from the Hanover Group regarding a recent Equity Audit. Members discussed student underrepresentation, the IGNITE program, and the equity dashboard. No substantive policy decisions were made during the work session.

• Approved adjournment to executive session for student hearings, legal updates, negotiations, and contracts (7-0)

School Board Meeting - AS AMENDED

The Anchorage School Board is meeting in regular session. Key actions include voting on a consent agenda that includes approval of a $123,292 grant from the Alaska DEED for McLaughlin Secondary School's transition services, and acceptance of a goal monitoring report on math proficiency for grades 3-9. The board will also hear public comments, with many written submissions regarding school masking policies and support for the SRO program.

• Goal monitoring report on math proficiency (grades 3-9) – action to accept
• Grant award of $123,292 from Alaska DEED for McLaughlin Secondary transition services
• Personnel report including new hires, departures, and promotions (consent agenda)
• Public comments on school masking policies (multiple written submissions)
• Public comments supporting the SRO program (written submissions)

The Board approved the FY 2022-23 Preliminary Budget with an amendment to allocate approximately $5 million in ESSER II funds for student mental health. The Board also adopted employment agreements for the TOTEM Association and the Anchorage Education Association.

• Approved FY 2022-23 Preliminary Budget with $850,548,476 spending authority (6-1)
• Approved allocation of ~$5M ESSER II funds for student mental health supports (5-2)
• Adopted Tentative Agreement for TOTEM Association (7-0)
• Adopted Tentative Agreement for Anchorage Education Association (6-1)
• Approved $123,292 DEED grant for McLaughlin Secondary School (7-0)
• Approved GC/CM construction method for Aquarian Charter School renovations (7-0)
• Approved expulsions for ASD Incident Numbers 1334703 and 1334701 (7-0)
• Denied amendment to delete $30,000 for AASB membership (1-4)

Executive Session

The Anchorage School Board meets in executive session, closed to the public, to discuss uncontested student hearings, a legal update, negotiations, and contracts. No votes or public actions are scheduled.

• Uncontested Student Hearings (Discussion)
• Legal Update (Information)
• Negotiations (Discussion)
• Contracts (Information)

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

Communications Committee Meeting

The Anchorage School District Communications Committee will meet remotely to discuss board member onboarding, the ASD Connect platform, and the superintendent search process. The meeting agenda also lists upcoming committee dates.

• Board Member On-Boarding
• ASD Connect platform
• Superintendent Search Process
• Upcoming meetings on March 16 and April 12, 2022

The committee reviewed the launch of the new ASD Connect board community update. Members discussed the superintendent search timeline and potential letters of support for HB259 and SB111. No formal votes were taken.

• Moved board member on-boarding item to a future meeting
• Discussed launch of ASD Connect for combined administration and board outreach
• Reviewed updated superintendent search timeline
• Discussed board member letters of support for HB259

Governance Committee Meeting

The Anchorage School District Governance Committee will meet remotely to discuss board vacancies, controversial issues policy, and student nutrition updates. The meeting will include a review of several board policies and a proposed amendment to employment rules.

• Discussion of Board Vacancies (BB 9223)
• Review of Controversial Issues policy (AR 6144)
• Student Nutrition and Physical Activity Update (BP 5040)
• Policy Review: BB 9300, 9310, 9311, 9312, 9313, 9314
• Proposed amendment to BP 4212.8-Employment of Relatives

The committee reviewed several board policies and administrative regulations, including those regarding controversial issues and student nutrition. No formal votes were taken; items were either discussed, postponed, or slated for future work sessions.

• Postponed BB 9223 - Board Vacancies to a future meeting
• Reviewed BB 9300, 9310, 9311, 9312, 9313, and 9314 with no revisions suggested
• Scheduled March work session for BP 5040 Student Nutrition and Physical Activity
• Tabled BP 4212.8-Employment of Relatives for a future meeting

Executive Session

The Anchorage School District Board met in executive session on February 8, 2022. The agenda included a legal update, a discussion of negotiations, and information on contracts. The meeting concluded with an adjournment motion.

• Legal update (information)
• Negotiations (discussion)
• Contracts (information)

The Board met in Executive Session to discuss negotiations and contracts. No substantive decisions were recorded in the minutes.

Work Session

The Anchorage School Board is holding a work session to discuss proposed Community Workforce Agreement policies and the timeline for the superintendent search. The meeting also includes a procedural adjournment to executive session.

• Discussion of proposed Community Workforce Agreement policies
• Review of superintendent search timeline
• Adjournment to executive session for legal updates and negotiations

The Board held a work session to discuss a proposed Community Workforce Agreement (CWA) policy and the superintendent search timeline. No formal votes were taken on these items. The meeting adjourned to Executive Session for legal updates, negotiations, and contracts.

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

School Board Meeting

The School Board is meeting to approve the agenda, receive community reports, and monitor math proficiency goals. The session includes a recognition ceremony for employees and teams receiving the district's highest award for achievement and service.

• Recognition of Fall 2021 Denali Award winners including Kevin Klott and Rachel Molina Lodoen
• Recognition of South Anchorage High School Life Saving Team
• Recognition of IT Service Desk, Admin Techs, and Applications Support and Training Team
• Goal monitoring report on Math Proficiency

The School Board approved financing for new school buses and the 65% design development for the Inlet View Elementary School replacement. The Board also approved a budget transfer of $1,050,714 from the Capital Projects Fund back to the General Fund.

• Approved acquisition of new school buses not to exceed $4,500,000 (7-0)
• Approved 65% design development for Inlet View Elementary School Replacement (6-1)
• Approved return transfer of $1,050,714 from Capital Projects Fund to General Fund (7-0)
• Approved December 6, 2021 Regular Session minutes (7-0)
• Approved Personnel Report ASD Memorandum #073 (7-0)
• Approved meeting agenda (unanimous)

Special Meeting

The Anchorage School District Board is meeting to discuss the FY2022-23 Preliminary Financial Plan and Budget. The agenda also includes a discussion regarding the Superintendent Search Timeline.

• FY2022-23 Preliminary Financial Plan and Budget discussion
• Superintendent Search Timeline discussion

The board reviewed the FY2022-23 preliminary financial plan and budget and discussed the timeline for the superintendent search. No formal votes or decisions were recorded during this meeting.

Finance Committee Meeting

The Anchorage School District Finance Committee will meet to discuss contract change orders for the internal audit, the selection of a new auditor, and projections for the FY22 fund balance. The meeting will be held in person at the ASD Education Center and remotely.

• Discussion of ASD Internal Audit contract change orders
• Selection of a new auditor and next audit
• FY22 Fund Balance Projection presentation
• Budget Discussion
• Upcoming meeting dates: Feb 23, 2022 and March 23, 2022

The committee reviewed an internal audit of contract change orders and discussed a proposed Pcard audit. Members also reviewed FY22 General Fund and Pupil Transportation Fund balance projections and received a budget update.

Executive Session

The Anchorage School Board met for a scheduled executive session to discuss negotiations updates. The meeting was held remotely via Zoom on January 24, 2022.

• Adjournment to executive session for negotiations update
• Negotiations discussion during executive session

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

Governance Committee Meeting

The Anchorage School District Governance Committee will meet to discuss proposed revisions to fund balance classification policy and board vacancies. The agenda includes a review of policies regarding student nutrition and controversial issues, as well as a proposed resolution concerning the National School Boards Association letter and DOJ policy.

• Discussion of BP 3470 Fund Balance Classification revisions
• Continued discussion on Board Vacancies (BB 9223)
• Review of policies BB 9230, 9240, 9250, 9260, 9270, 9271
• Discussion of BP 6144 Controversial Issues
• Proposed resolution regarding NSBA letter and DOJ policy

The Governance Committee supported moving the revised BP 3470 Fund Balance Classification to the full Board for review and voting. Several other policy items and resolutions were deferred to the February 15 meeting.

• Moved proposed revised BP 3470 Fund Balance Classification to full Board for review and voting
• Deferred BB 9223 - Board Vacancies to February 15 meeting
• Deferred BP 6144 Controversial Issues revisions to February 15 meeting
• Deferred BP 5040 Student Nutrition and Physical Activity update to February 15 meeting
• Deferred proposed ASD Resolution Regarding NSBA Letter and DOJ Policy to February 15 meeting
• Deferred BB 9271 review to February

Communications Committee Meeting

The Anchorage School District Communications Committee will meet to discuss bond presentations, a board community update, and leadership trainings. The committee will also review the superintendent search process and upcoming meetings.

• Discussion of bond presentations
• Board community update
• Board leadership training sessions
• Superintendent search process review
• Upcoming committee meetings

The committee discussed merging the Board Community Update with ASD Connect to streamline communications. Members also discussed creating an onboarding notebook and mentor system for new board members. No formal votes were recorded.

• Proposed merging ASD Connect with Board Community Update to be added to the next agenda
• Committee supported the creation of a notebook or electronic file for new board member onboarding

Executive Session - REVISED

The Anchorage School Board will meet in executive session to discuss legal updates, negotiations, contracts, and personnel matters. The meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, January 18, 2022, at the School Board Conference Room.

• Executive session for legal updates
• Negotiations discussion
• Contracts review
• Personnel discussion
• Adjournment of executive session

The Board met in executive session to discuss negotiations and personnel. No substantive decisions were recorded, and there was no discussion regarding legal updates or contracts.

• Adjourned to Executive Session for negotiations and personnel

School Board Meeting

At the Jan 18, 2022 meeting, the Anchorage School Board approved the agenda, consent agenda items, and a personnel report. The board accepted a $5,504,283 grant from the Alaska Department of Health and Social Services for district‑wide COVID‑19 testing and mitigation. It also approved a goal‑monitoring report on reading proficiency for grades K‑2. Public comment was allowed with limited in‑person seating due to social‑distancing requirements.

• Approval of ASD Memorandum #078 to accept a $5,504,283 grant for COVID‑19 testing and mitigation district‑wide
• Approval of Consent Agenda items, including ASD Memorandum #071 personnel report (employment changes, promotions, assignments)
• Acceptance of the Reading Proficiency goal‑monitoring report for Grades K‑2
• Approval of the meeting agenda and procedural items
• Public comment session with limited in‑person seats, mask requirement, and three‑minute testimony limit

The School Board approved a $5,504,283 grant from the State of Alaska for district-wide COVID-19 testing and mitigation. The Board also accepted reports on reading proficiency and student representation in lottery programs. Additionally, the board authorized a design/build delivery method for fire sprinkler installation at Abbott Loop Elementary.

• Approved $5,504,283 State of Alaska grant for COVID-19 testing (7-0)
• Authorized Design/Build delivery method for Abbott Loop Elementary fire sprinklers (7-0)
• Accepted Reading Proficiency goal monitoring report (7-0)
• Accepted Guardrail #1 monitoring report on underrepresented student groups (7-0)
• Approved November 17, 2021 Regular Session minutes (7-0)
• Approved personnel report (7-0)

Board Retreat

The Anchorage School District Board of Education is holding a retreat to review board governance, set goals, and receive a legislative update. The meeting is scheduled for January 15, 2022, at the ASD Education Center.

• Review of board governance and time use tracking
• Quarterly self-evaluation of the school board
• Discussion on goals and guardrails for prioritization
• Legislative update and advocacy for education
• Adjournment of the meeting

The Board conducted a retreat focused on time use tracking, a quarterly self-evaluation, and the identification of priorities for Goals and Guardrails. The Board also received a legislative update regarding education advocacy. No substantive policy or budget decisions were recorded.

• Adjourned the retreat at 2:00 p.m.

Executive Session - REVISED

The Anchorage School Board is meeting in a closed executive session to evaluate Superintendent Dr. Deena Bishop and discuss the ongoing superintendent search. No public testimony or action on other items is scheduled.

• Superintendent evaluation
• Superintendent search discussion

The Board met in executive session to discuss the superintendent evaluation and superintendent search. No substantive public decisions were recorded.

• Adjourned Executive Session at 7:00 pm

Board Retreat

The board will begin with a welcome check‑in activity. It will receive an Omicron COVID‑19 variant update from the ASD team and Dr. Zink. The meeting will then adjourn to an executive session for the superintendent’s performance evaluation and to discuss the superintendent search.

• Welcome check‑in activity (procedural)
• Omicron variant COVID‑19 update presentation by ASD team and Dr. Zink
• Adjournment to executive session for superintendent evaluation
• Adjournment to executive session for superintendent search

The Board received updates on COVID-19 cases and the Omicron variant from state and district health teams. The meeting concluded with a move to Executive Session for the Superintendent's evaluation and search.

• Adjourned to Executive Session for Superintendent evaluation and search

Board Leadership Training

The Anchorage School District Board is conducting a leadership training series via webinar. The session includes discussions on the role of the school board and various governance topics.

• Power Point Presentation
• Role of the School Board discussion
• Board Standards information
• Governance vs. Management information
• Board Policy and Board/Superintendent Relationship information

School Board Training

The Anchorage School District board met for a training session on January 4, 2022. The agenda included a roll call, a discussion of Strategies 360 training, and a motion to adjourn to an executive session for a legal update, negotiations and contract matters.

• Call to Order and Roll Call (procedural)
• Discussion of Strategies 360 training
• Motion to adjourn to executive session for legal update, negotiations, and contracts

The Board participated in media training led by Strategies 360 regarding communication positions and media call procedures. The session concluded with an adjournment to executive session for legal updates, negotiations, and contracts.

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

School Board Meeting

The Anchorage School Board approved a consent agenda including a personnel report and a contract for gym floor recoating and refinishing. The meeting also included public comment on mask requirements.

• Approval of Personnel Report (Memorandum #070)
• Award of contract to AK Premier Finishes and Supply for gym floor recoating and refinishing
• Public comment on mask requirements
• Reading Proficiency goal monitoring report
• Special Education Advisory Committee report

The board approved a gym floor recoating contract and the reallocation of $800,000 for renovations at Romig Middle School. Members also voted to revise the board's parliamentary procedure policy. Public testimony focused heavily on school masking mandates.

• Approved gym floor recoating contract with AK Premier Finishes and Supply not to exceed $512,913.30 (7-0)
• Approved reallocation of up to $800,000 for Romig Middle School Life Skills Renovation (7-0)
• Approved revisions to School Board Policy BB 9323 Meeting Conduct: Parliamentary Procedure (7-0)
• Approved Personnel Report ASD Memorandum #070 (7-0)
• Approved November 1 and November 16, 2021 Regular Session minutes (7-0)

Executive Session

The School Board is meeting in an executive session to receive updates and conduct discussions. The agenda includes legal updates, negotiations, and contract information.

• Legal update
• Negotiations discussion
• Contract information

The Board met in executive session to receive a legal update and discuss negotiations. No substantive decisions or contract discussions were recorded.

• Adjourned executive session at 6:03 pm