Anchorage School District public meetings in 2023
99 substantive meetings from 2023, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Work Session
The School Board is holding a work session to discuss the FY25 budget. The meeting also includes a review of Board Requests for Information and an adjournment to executive session for legal updates, negotiations, and contracts.
- Discussion of FY24 Board Guidance for the FY25 Budget
- Review of the 2022-2023 Board Requests for Information Log
- Executive session for legal updates, negotiations, and contracts
The Board and Administration held a discussion regarding the FY25 budget. No substantive votes or decisions were recorded during the public portion of the meeting.
- Adjourned to Executive Session for legal update, negotiations, and contracts
School Board Meeting
The Anchorage School Board is set to approve the consent agenda, which includes authorizing the superintendent to prepare the FY2024-25 Preliminary Financial Plan and Budget, approving meeting minutes from October, November, and December 2023, and approving the personnel report. The board will also hear a report on attendance rates for grades 9–12 and receive public comment, including written testimony on school cuts, a Tudor Montessori School proposal, and preserving debate activities.
- Approval of FY2024-25 Preliminary Financial Plan and Budget guidance
- Approval of ASD Memorandum #074 – Personnel Report
- Goal monitoring: CCL Indicator Attendance Grades 9-12
- Written public comment: Lottie Burns on school cuts, Erin Ruebelmann on Tudor Montessori School proposal, Anna Polonowski on budget cuts, Maria Skala on preserving debate activities
- Approval of meeting minutes from Oct 17, Nov 7, and Dec 5, 2023
The board approved several financial items, including a $27.4M federal programs grant and $300,000 in school improvement funds. Members authorized the Superintendent to prepare the FY 2024-25 Preliminary Financial Plan and Budget. The board also passed a joint resolution with the Municipal Assembly regarding state funding for public schools.
- Accepted Alaska ESEA Consolidated Federal Programs Grant for FY 2023-2024 ($27,433,927) (7-0)
- Approved FY 2024-2025 Pro Forma Financial Planning Outlook & Budget Development Guidance (7-0)
- Accepted FY2024 1003(a) School Improvement (SIP) funds for 12 schools ($300,000) (7-0)
- Accepted Guardrail #2 regarding diverse or culturally responsive workforce (7-0)
- Postponed sale of surplus property (Memorandum #075) to 1/23/24 meeting (7-0)
- Approved joint resolution with Anchorage Municipal Assembly regarding state funding (7-0)
- Approved November 21, 2023 Regular Meeting Minutes (6-1)
- Approved October 17, November 7, and December 5, 2023 meeting minutes (7-0)
🗳️ How they voted — 1 divided vote
Executive Session
The Anchorage School Board will hold a closed-door executive session to discuss legal updates, negotiations, and contracts. The meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, December 19, 2023, at 5:00 pm.
- Executive session to discuss legal updates
- Executive session to discuss negotiations
- Executive session to discuss contracts
- Meeting location: Anchorage School District, 5530 E. Northern Lights Blvd.
- Meeting time: 5:00 pm – 6:00 pm
Goals and Guardrails Work Session
The Anchorage School Board will hold a work session to discuss goals and guardrails. The meeting is scheduled for 3:00pm to 5:00pm at the ASD Education Center.
- Goals and Guardrails discussion
- Work session at ASD Education Center
- Meeting scheduled for 3:00pm to 5:00pm
The board held a work session to discuss ASD Goals and Guardrails. No formal actions were taken or decisions recorded during this meeting.
Budget Work Session
The Anchorage School District Board met on Dec 9, 2023 for a budget work session. The meeting included procedural items such as call to order, roll call, and adjournment. The primary discussion was a review of budget activity using FY12‑FY23 General Fund FTE reports. No formal decisions were recorded in the agenda.
- Call to Order and Roll Call (procedural)
- Discussion of budget activity using FY12‑FY23 General Fund FTE documents
- Adjournment (procedural)
The board participated in an interactive budget activity with staff. No substantive decisions were made during this session.
Joint School Board - Assembly Meeting- CANCELLED
This joint meeting of the Anchorage School Board and Municipal Assembly was cancelled. The agenda included only procedural items and matters of mutual concern that were not discussed.
- Meeting cancelled; no actions taken.
- Planned items included a joint resolution, snow day process, citywide snow removal, pool access for Bettye Davis EHS Swim Club, and budget development update.
Executive Session
The Anchorage School Board will meet in a closed executive session on December 7, 2023, to discuss legal updates, negotiations, and contracts. The meeting is scheduled to begin at 1:00 pm at the School Board Conference Room.
- Executive session to discuss legal updates
- Executive session to discuss negotiations
- Executive session to discuss contracts
- Meeting location: School Board Conference Room, Anchorage School District
The Board met in executive session to discuss legal updates, negotiations, and contracts. No substantive decisions or votes were recorded during this session.
- Adjourned executive session at 1:45 pm
Finance Committee Meeting
The Anchorage School District Finance Committee will hold a remote meeting on December 7, 2023. The main agenda item is a discussion with Mr. Picus, with a supporting PDF document attached. Other items are procedural (call to order, adjournment) and a note on upcoming meetings.
- Discussion with Mr. Picus (PDF: 23.12.7 Finance.pdf attached)
- Upcoming meeting scheduled for January 11, 2024
The Finance Committee met to hold a discussion with Mr. Picus regarding funding and educational adequacy. No formal actions were taken or voted upon during the meeting.
Governance Committee Meeting
The Anchorage School District Governance Committee will convene to discuss proposed resolutions, policy revisions, and upcoming meeting schedules. The session is held in-person and remotely at the ASD Education Center.
- Discussion of proposed resolutions and policy revisions
- Review of BP 5040 Administrative Regulations
- Potential revision of BB 9130
- Proposal for new Board Policy on Parent Notification
- Upcoming January 11, 2024 meeting
The committee adopted grammatical changes to BB 9130 and voted to send the revision to the full Board. Administrative Regulations for BP 5040 were reviewed for posting to the policy manual. Other proposed resolutions and parent notification policies were deferred for future review.
- Adopted grammatical changes to BB 9130 (unanimous)
- Approved sending BB 9130 revision to the full Board (unanimous)
- Reviewed BP 5040 ARs for posting to the ASD policy manual
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 Tuesday, December 5, 2023, at 5:00 pm.
- Legal update discussion
- Negotiations discussion
- Contracts discussion
- Adjournment of executive session
The Board met in executive session to discuss legal updates, negotiations, and contracts. No formal decisions, votes, or actions were recorded in the minutes.
Work Session
The Anchorage School Board will hold a work session to review a pro forma budget for fiscal year 2025 and address board requests for information. The meeting will conclude with a motion to adjourn to an executive session for legal updates, negotiations, and contracts.
- Review of FY25 Pro Forma Budget Presentation
- Board Requests for Information log
- Adjournment to executive session for legal updates, negotiations, and contracts
The Board held a work session featuring a discussion on the Pro Forma. The only formal action taken was a vote to adjourn the meeting into executive session.
- Approved adjournment to executive session for legal update, negotiations, and contracts (7-0)
🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
School Board Meeting
The Anchorage School Board approved the consent agenda, which included personnel changes and the acceptance of a $33,000 donation of CPR training kits from the American Heart Association. The meeting also featured a land acknowledgment and public comment.
- Approval of Consent Agenda
- Personnel Report (Memorandum #073)
- Acceptance of CPR training kits donation ($33,000)
- Public comment on school start time and budget
- Goal monitoring report on student attendance
The board approved a tentative agreement establishing employment terms for the Anchorage Education Association from July 1, 2024, to June 30, 2025. The board also accepted a donation of CPR and First Aid training kits and approved a personnel report.
- Adopted Tentative Agreement with Anchorage Education Association for July 1, 2024 - June 30, 2025 (7-0)
- Approved acceptance of 45 CPR and First Aid training kits valued at $33,000.00 (7-0)
- Approved Personnel Report 073 (7-0)
- Approved meeting agenda (7-0)
- Approved consent agenda (7-0)
🗳️ How they voted (2 roll-call votes)
Special Governance Committee Meeting- REVISED
The Governance Committee is meeting to discuss an Operations Audit Committee proposal and related audit plans. The committee will also review a joint resolution between the School Board and the Assembly.
- Operations Audit Committee proposal
- Proposed Audit Plan
- Review of past and potential future audits
- Joint School Board/Assembly Resolution
The committee reviewed a joint School Board and Assembly resolution. After making grammatical corrections and slight revisions, the committee moved the amended resolution to the full Board.
- Moved amended Joint School Board/Assembly Resolution to the full Board
Work Session
The Anchorage School Board will hold a work session to review a schedule of upcoming meetings and discuss a bond. The meeting will conclude with a motion to adjourn to an executive session for legal updates, negotiations, and contracts.
- Discussion of a bond
- Adjournment to executive session for legal updates, negotiations, and contracts
- Review of upcoming School Board meetings and public testimony information
The board held a work session consisting of requests for information and general discussion. The only formal action taken was to adjourn the meeting into executive session.
- Approved adjournment to executive session for legal update, negotiations, and contracts (7-0)
🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
School Board Meeting
The Anchorage School Board will consider approving a $2,042,930 contract for secure vestibule upgrades at south schools and a personnel report. The board will also review graduation rates and hear public comment on topics including the Inlet View school bond.
- Multi-Site Secure Vestibule Upgrades: Group 4, South contract awarded to Swalling General Contractors, LLC. for $2,042,930
- Personnel Report (ASD Memorandum #047) for hiring, assignments, promotions, and departures
- Graduation rates goal monitoring discussion with a 4-year graduation rate report
- Written public comments on Inlet View rebuild and bond package
The board approved a $62.37 million bond proposal for roof and security improvements, the Romig Middle School renovation design, and the Inlet View Elementary School replacement. Members also approved a six-year capital improvement plan and several facility contracts. Multiple grant awards and a budget transfer for mental health services were authorized.
- Approved $62.37M bond proposal for roof/security improvements and school projects (6-1)
- Approved Six-Year Capital Improvement Plan Project Tables for 2024-2030 (6-1)
- Awarded $8.447M contract to Roger Hickel Contracting, Inc. for Kasuun & Kincaid Elementary roof work
- Awarded $2,042,930 contract to Swalling General Contractors, LLC for secure vestibule upgrades
- Approved $347,944 amendment for Spring Hill Elementary School roof design
- Approved budget transfers up to $565,542 for Mental Health and Student Support psychology services
- Accepted $106,462 Department of Labor grant for King Tech High school
- Accepted $107,796 DEED grant for McLaughlin Secondary School transition services
🗳️ How they voted — 2 divided votes
Executive Session
The Anchorage School Board held a closed executive session to discuss a legal update, ongoing negotiations, and contracts. No public action was taken during this procedural meeting.
- Legal update discussion
- Negotiations discussion
- Contracts discussion
Special Work Session- CANCELLED
This meeting was cancelled and did not occur. No decisions or discussions took place. The agenda originally included a discussion on Goals and Guardrails and a motion to adjourn to executive session, but none of these items were acted upon.
- Meeting cancelled — no proceedings held
- Planned discussion on Goals and Guardrails did not occur
- Motion to adjourn to executive session was not moved or voted on
Work Session
The Anchorage School District Board held a work session to review upcoming meeting schedules and public testimony information. Board members submitted requests for information that may be forwarded to administration. The board discussed the annual comprehensive financial report, budget planning, and the capital improvement program. The session was adjourned to an executive session for a legal update, negotiations, and contract matters.
- Review of Board Requests for Information log
- Discussion of ACFR, budget planning, and capital improvement program
- Adjournment to executive session for legal update, negotiations, and contracts
School Board Meeting
The Anchorage School Board met to review graduation rate technical reports and approve personnel changes. The board also authorized the acceptance of a federal grant for homeless student services.
- Acceptance of FY2024 McKinney-Vento Homeless Education Grant award in the amount of $140,270
- Approval of Personnel Report (Memorandum #046) regarding employment, assignments, and promotions
- Review of 4-year Graduation Rates technical report
The School Board approved the consent agenda, which included the acceptance of four grant awards for homeless education, academic enrichment, career technical education, and migrant literacy. The board also approved a personnel report.
- Approved FY2024 McKinney-Vento Homeless Education Grant of $140,270
- Approved FY2024 Student Support and Academic Enrichment (SSAE) Grant of $2,262,205
- Approved Carl D. Perkins Secondary Career Technical Education federal funds of $1,455,338
- Approved FY 2024 Migrant Education Literacy Grant of $45,050
- Approved Personnel Report (ASD Memorandum #046)
- Approved meeting agenda
🗳️ How they voted (2 roll-call votes)
Executive Session
The School Board will meet in an executive session to discuss legal updates, negotiations, and contracts. This meeting is scheduled for November 7, 2023, at the School Board Conference Room.
- Legal update discussion
- Negotiations discussion
- Contracts discussion
The Board met in Executive Session on November 7, 2023. No discussions were recorded for legal updates or contracts, and no formal actions were taken.
Governance Committee Meeting
The Governance Committee will discuss multiple policy reviews (1114, 1120, 1140, 1230) and revisions to BP 0411 regarding service animals and related guidelines. Other discussions include the operations audit committee, BP 0510 review, and potential revision to BB 9130. The committee will also consider the superintendent evaluation timeline. No formal votes are scheduled; items are for discussion and information.
- Policy review of BP 1114, 1120, 1140, 1230
- Revisions to BP 0411 on service animals with new guidelines and forms
- Discussion of Operations Audit Committee
- Potential revision to BB 9130
- Superintendent evaluation timeline discussion
The committee discussed several policy reviews and administrative updates. No formal votes or final decisions were recorded in the minutes; items were either moved to future meetings or requested for further review.
- Moved BP 5040 ARs to December Governance Meeting
- Requested administration review BP 0510 in Board Connect/RFI list
- Moved BB 9130 potential revision to next meeting
- Moved Superintendent Evaluation Timeline to next meeting
Finance Committee Meeting- REVISED
The Finance Committee will discuss three items: the Annual Comprehensive Financial Report (ACFR), health care plan management, and a bond proposal. No decisions are expected; it is a discussion meeting. The next meeting is scheduled for December 7, 2023.
- Discussion of the Annual Comprehensive Financial Report (ACFR)
- Discussion of health care plan management
- Discussion of a bond proposal
- Next meeting: December 7, 2023
Communications Committee Meeting
The Anchorage School District Communications Committee will meet to discuss legislative priorities, community engagement updates, and an upcoming legislative luncheon. The meeting is scheduled for November 2, 2023, at the ASD Education Center.
- Discussion of ASD 2024 Legislative Priorities
- Community Engagement Update
- Legislative Luncheon
- Upcoming December 7, 2023 meeting
- Communications Update
Work Session
The Board will review items from the Board Requests for Information log. Discussion includes the Northern Compass Group Education Survey.
- Review of 2022-2023 Board Requests for Information Log
- Discussion of Northern Compass Group Education Survey
School Board Meeting
The Anchorage School Board approved the October 17, 2023 agenda and a consent agenda containing approval of previous meeting minutes and a personnel report. The meeting also included a land acknowledgment and public comment periods.
- Approval of August 1, 2023 Regular Meeting Minutes
- Approval of September 19, 2023 Regular Meeting Minutes
- Approval of October 3, 2023 Regular Meeting Minutes
- Approval of ASD Memorandum #035 - Personnel Report
- Public comment period scheduled
The board approved the consent agenda, which included a $50,000 grant for arts programs for justice-involved youth and a personnel report. The board also voted to allow President Bellamy to continue serving on the AASB Board of Directors for 2023-2025.
- Approved FY 2024 OJJDP FY 2023 Arts Programs for Justice-Involved Youth Grant of $50,000 (7-0)
- Approved President Bellamy to serve on the AASB Board of Directors for 2023-2025 (7-0)
- Approved ASD Memorandum #035 Personnel Report (7-0)
- Approved meeting minutes from August 1, August 15, September 5, September 19, and October 3, 2023 (7-0)
- Approved the meeting agenda as amended (7-0)
🗳️ How they voted (3 roll-call votes)
Communications Committee Meeting
The Anchorage School District Communications Committee meets to discuss updates on communications, community engagement, and proposed 2024 legislative priorities. The agenda also includes items on a joint assembly legislative taskforce, a legislative luncheon, official photos, and a community engagement calendar review. No votes or decisions are scheduled; all items are for discussion only.
- Discussion of ASD 2024 Legislative Priorities
- Community Engagement Update with attached PDF
- Joint Assembly Legislative Taskforce discussion
- Legislative Luncheon planning
- Community Engagement Calendar Review with attached PDF
Finance Committee Meeting
The Anchorage School District Finance Committee will meet remotely to discuss an internal audit on fixed assets, the district cost factor, and upcoming guidance from the Department of Education and Early Development.
- Internal Audit on Fixed Assets
- District Cost Factor Discussion
- Update on DEED Guidance
- Upcoming November 2, 2023 meeting
School Board Meeting
The Anchorage School District School Board met to review reading goal monitoring and approve administrative items. The board decided on personnel changes and the disposal of surplus district assets.
- Approval of ASD Memorandum #034 Personnel Report regarding employment, promotions, and departures
- Approval of ASD Memorandum #031 to sell surplus vehicles from the Maintenance Department
- Approval of ASD Memorandum #031 to sell a surplus relocatable building from the Capital Planning & Construction Department
- Review of October 2023 Reading Goal Monitoring
The School Board approved several funding allocations for facility repairs and accepted over $3 million in federal grants. The board also approved a personnel report and the reinstatement of a student.
- Authorized up to $4M for Spring Hill Elementary School Roof Replacement Project (6-0)
- Allocated up to $265,000 for Chugiak High School Earthquake Recovery Project (6-0)
- Approved roof repair contract with RPR, Inc. dba Rain Proof Roofing not to exceed $888,500 (6-0)
- Accepted $2,701,370 Title VI Indian Education-Supplemental grant (6-0)
- Accepted $326,827 FY 2024 Native Youth Community Program grant (6-0)
- Approved Personnel Report (6-0)
- Approved sale of surplus property September 2023 (6-0)
- Approved reinstatement of student associated with ASD Incident Number 1359015 (6-0)
🗳️ How they voted (3 roll-call votes)
Executive Session
This meeting is an executive session, meaning it is closed to the public. The board will discuss a student hearing, a legal update, negotiations, and contracts. No public votes or decisions are expected. The session proceeds from call to order to adjournment.
- Student Hearing — discussion item
- Legal Update — discussion item
- Negotiations — discussion item
- Contracts — discussion item
The School Board met in executive session to conduct a student hearing and discuss negotiations. No substantive decisions or votes were recorded in the minutes.
Work Session
The Anchorage School District Board of Education held a work session on September 19, 2023, to review a schedule of upcoming meetings and discuss Capital Improvement Program (CIP) items. The meeting concluded with a motion to adjourn to an executive session for legal updates, negotiations, and contracts.
- Review of upcoming School Board meeting schedule
- Discussion of Capital Improvement Program (CIP)
- Adjournment to executive session for legal updates, negotiations, and contracts
School Board Meeting
The Anchorage School Board voted unanimously to approve its consent agenda, including a personnel report and the 2023-2024 district organization chart. A land acknowledgment and public comment period were held. One written comment about empowering teachers was received.
- Approved personnel report (ASD Memorandum #021) covering hires, promotions, and departures
- Approved 2023-2024 Anchorage School District organization chart
- Accepted Guardrail #1 monitoring report
- Received written public comment from Pat Madland on empowering teachers
The board approved a resolution for the Alaska Association of School Boards regarding BE SMART, including an amendment to the language regarding firearm violence. Other actions included approving a personnel report and Guardrail #1 via the consent agenda.
- Approved agenda (7-0)
- Approved consent agenda (7-0)
- Approved Guardrail #1 (7-0)
- Approved Personnel Report 021 (7-0)
- Tabled student hearing (7-0)
- Approved AASB Be Smart Resolution (7-0)
- Approved amendment to Be Smart Resolution language (5-2)
🗳️ How they voted — 1 divided vote
Executive Session
The Anchorage School Board is meeting in executive session to discuss an uncontested student hearing, receive a legal update, and discuss negotiations and contracts. No public votes or decisions are listed on the agenda. The session is closed to the public.
- Uncontested student hearing (discussion)
- Legal update (discussion)
- Negotiations (discussion)
- Contracts (discussion)
- Adjournment by motion
The Board conducted an executive session to discuss student hearings, legal updates, negotiations, and contracts. No substantive decisions or votes were recorded in the minutes.
Board Retreat
The Anchorage School Board is holding a retreat to discuss and review proposed rewrites to board goals and guardrails. The session includes an overview of work done at a prior retreat and superintendent input on interim goals. No votes or decisions are scheduled; this is a planning discussion.
- Review of work done at the June retreat
- Discussion of proposed rewrites to each board goal
- Superintendent's input on interim goals
- Review of proposed rewrites to guardrails
- Closure and next steps
Joint School Board - Assembly Meeting
The Anchorage School District and Assembly will meet to review 2024/2025 budget planning and discuss the maximum local contribution for education funding. The agenda also includes informational items regarding the Early Childcare Bond and the ASD/MOA Pool History.
- Approval of agenda
- 2024/2025 Budget Planning (ASD & Muni)
- Maximum Local Contribution for Education Funding
- Early Childcare Bond (Muni)
- ASD/MOA Pool History & Agreement
The meeting consisted primarily of procedural items and reports. The only substantive action taken was the approval of the June 9, 2023, meeting minutes.
- Approved June 9, 2023 Meeting Minutes
Finance Committee Meeting
The Anchorage School District Finance Committee will meet remotely to discuss CP&C updates, administrative guidance regarding a disparity test, and enrollment figures. The agenda also includes a review of fiscal scenarios pending a possible January veto override.
- Discussion of CP&C Update
- Administrative guidance on disparity test
- Enrollment update
- ASD Fiscal Scenarios discussion
- Upcoming October 5, 2023 meeting
Communications Committee Meeting
The Anchorage School District Communications Committee will meet to discuss updates on community engagement, the Board Engagement Calendar, and legislative priorities. The meeting will be held in-person at the ASD Education Center and remotely via Zoom.
- Communications Update
- Out of Darkness Walk/Community Engagement Update
- Board Engagement Calendar
- Legislative Priorities Development
- Date for Legislative Luncheon
Governance Committee Meeting
The Governance Committee is meeting to discuss several policy reviews and administrative revisions. The body is considering recommendations regarding the Operations Audit Committee and the removal of New Year's Day as a recognized cultural date of significance.
- Policy review of 1000, 1020, 1100, and 1112
- Proposed removal of New Year's Day from recognized cultural dates of significance in AR 6115(a)
- Revisions to BP 0411 and service animal administrative guidelines
- Proposed resolutions regarding the National Anthem on Veterans Day, 9/11, and 12/7
- Proposed resolutions for Constitution Day, Juneteenth, and July 4 readings
The committee moved a revision of BP1000 and the AASB Be Smart Resolution to the full Board for a vote. A revision to AR6115 to remove New Years Day from cultural dates of significance was discussed. Several items, including BP 0411 and the School District Report Card, were moved to the next meeting.
- Moved BP1000 Concepts and Roles revision to full Board for vote
- Moved AASB Be Smart Resolution to full Board for vote
- Tabled BP 0411 revisions to next meeting
- Tabled proposed resolutions to next meeting
- Tabled BP0510 School District Report Card to next meeting
Work Session
The Anchorage School Board holds a work session to discuss a CCL Update and to consider adjourning to executive session for legal update, negotiations, and contracts. The meeting also includes procedural items such as call to order, roll call, and board requests for information. The public may watch via livestream.
- Discussion of CCL Update (agenda item C.1)
- Adjournment to executive session for legal update, negotiations, and contracts (agenda item D.1)
- Board Requests for Information (RFI) log for 2023-2024
- Work session held at ASD Education Center, Board Room from 4:00pm to 5:00pm
School Board Meeting
The Anchorage School Board will approve the meeting agenda and the consent agenda, which includes a personnel report. It will also consider a request to transfer up to $3,625,969 to the Special Education Department's Related Services Division. Reports from the student representative and updates on AK Star data will be presented. The meeting includes a public comment period for residents.
- Approve the meeting agenda (motion passed)
- Approve the consent agenda, including ASD Memorandum #020 Personnel Report
- Consider budget transfer request of up to $3,625,969 for Special Education Related Services (ASD Memorandum #018)
- Student Representative report
- Public comment (1‑hour time limit) with written submissions
The School Board approved the adoption of the CKLA English Language Arts curriculum for grades 4-5, scheduled for implementation in the 2024/25 school year. The Board also approved the Consent Agenda and Personnel Report 020.
- Approved adoption of CKLA English Language Arts curriculum for grades 4-5 (7-0)
- Approved Consent Agenda (7-0)
- Approved Personnel Report 020 (7-0)
- Approved meeting agenda (7-0)
🗳️ How they voted (2 roll-call votes)
Executive Session
The Anchorage School Board will hold a closed-door executive session to discuss legal updates, negotiations, and contracts. The meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, September 5, 2023, at the School Board Conference Room.
- Executive session for legal updates
- Executive session for negotiations
- Executive session for contracts
- Adjournment of executive session
The board met in executive session to discuss legal updates, negotiations, and contracts. No substantive decisions or votes were recorded in the minutes.
- Adjourned executive session at 5:48pm
Work Session
The Anchorage School Board held a work session to review a schedule of upcoming meetings and information on public testimony. The board discussed items from a Board Requests for Information log and reviewed Capital Improvement Plan (CIP) materials. The session concluded with a motion to adjourn to an executive session for legal updates, negotiations, and contracts.
- Review of Board Requests for Information log
- Discussion of Capital Improvement Plan (CIP)
- Adjournment to executive session for legal updates, negotiations, and contracts
🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
School Board Meeting
The School Board conducted a regular session to approve the meeting agenda and a consent agenda. The board decided to approve a personnel report and authorized the Superintendent to dispose of surplus property via auction or sealed bid.
- Approval of ASD Memorandum #003 Personnel Report regarding employment, promotions, and assignments
- Approval of ASD Memorandum #001 to dispose of surplus property per Board Policy 3270
- Written public comment from Sandra Ruiz regarding admission fees for sports and activities
- Written public comment from Dan Rufner regarding ASD policies and inequity
The board approved a consent agenda including a contract for the Facilities Maintenance Building roof and fire alarm upgrades for two schools. Budget revisions for FY 2023-2024 and a specific fund transfer for student nutrition were also approved.
- Approved $1,158,067.84 contract for Facilities Maintenance Building roof restoration to Weatherproofing Technologies/Tremco (7-0)
- Approved use of Design/Build delivery method for fire alarm projects at Goldenview Middle School and Ptarmigan Elementary School (7-0)
- Approved budget revisions and transfers for FY 2023-2024 (7-0)
- Approved transfer of $438,028 from General Fund to Student Nutrition Fund for 2022-2023 shelf-stable meals (7-0)
- Authorized disposal of surplus property via sealed bid or public auction (7-0)
- Approved Personnel Report (7-0)
- Approved meeting agenda (7-0)
🗳️ How they voted (2 roll-call votes)
Executive Session
The Anchorage School Board convened for a closed executive session to discuss legal updates, negotiations, and contracts. The meeting was held at the School Board Conference Room on August 15, 2023.
- Legal update discussion
- Negotiations discussion
- Contracts discussion
- Adjournment of session
The Board met in executive session to discuss legal updates, negotiations, and contracts. No substantive decisions or votes were recorded in the minutes.
- Adjourned executive session at 5:29pm
Special Session
The Anchorage School District Board approved a budget revision for the 2023-2024 school year to fund early return professional development for K-3 teachers. The funding covers two days of training outside the contract year at a cost of $805,000. The meeting concluded with a motion to adjourn to executive session.
- Approval of budget revision for FY 2023-2024
- Funding for early return professional development for K-3 teachers
- Training cost: $805,000
- Meeting adjourned to executive session
- Board members present: Margo Bellamy, Andy Holleman, Carl Jacobs, Kelly Lessens, Dora Wilson
Communications Committee Meeting
The Anchorage School District Communications Committee is meeting to discuss several communication initiatives, including the Back-to-School (BTS) communication plan, a welcome back message from the Board, and a review of the communication section of the bylaws. The committee will also consider the community engagement calendar and parent engagement plan. No votes or decisions are scheduled; all items are for discussion only.
- Discussion of ASD BTS Communication Plan
- Review of Board Policy BB 9012 (Communication Section of Bylaws)
- Community Engagement Calendar discussion
- Parent Engagement Plan discussion
- Back-to-School items including Backpack Jam Update and upcoming partner events
The meeting consisted of procedural items and a discussion regarding back-to-school. No substantive decisions were recorded.
Governance Committee Meeting
The Anchorage School District Governance Committee will meet to review five board policies and discuss draft revised board goals. The agenda also includes updates on the SCWA and a discussion on the Indigenous Language Resolution.
- Policy Review: 0411, 0500, 0510, 0520, 0530
- Draft Revised Board Goals
- Indigenous Language Resolution (NAC)
- SCWA Update & August Launch
- Timing of Submitting Items to Governance
The committee reviewed several board policies and discussed the launch of the SCWA. No formal votes or final decisions were recorded during the meeting.
- Requested administration update on BP 0510 (School District Report Card)
- Requested administration review of BP 0411 (Service Animals) and potential Administrative Regulation
- Scheduled meeting for 9/16/23 to finalize Draft Revised Board Goals
- Confirmed 72-hour submission guideline for items sent to Governance
Finance Committee Meeting
The Anchorage School District Finance Committee met remotely on August 3, 2023, to discuss the FY23 budget, including fund balance projections, and to review the timeline for FY25 budget planning.
- Discussion of FY23 Budget Update and fund balance projections
- Review of FY24 Budget Revisions from an August 1 work session
- FY25 Budget Planning Timeline presentation
- Upcoming meeting scheduled for September 7, 2023
Executive Session
The School Board is meeting in an executive session to discuss legal updates, negotiations, and contracts. The meeting includes a call to order, roll call, and adjournment.
- Legal Update
- Negotiations discussion
- Contracts discussion
The board met in executive session to discuss legal updates, negotiations, and contracts. No substantive decisions or votes were recorded in the minutes.
Work Session
The Anchorage School District Board will discuss budget revisions for FY 2023-2024, including the allocation of one-time state funds and general fund transfers. The session will also cover Capital Improvement Program (CIP) items and conclude with an adjournment to executive session.
- Budget revisions for FY 2023-2024
- One-time operational funding of $24,894,521
- General Fund budget transfers requiring Board approval
- Capital Improvement Program (CIP) discussion
- Adjournment to executive session
School Board Meeting
The Anchorage School Board approved a consent agenda including a personnel report and the acceptance of a $120,216.27 grant for a Positive Youth Development afterschool program. The meeting also included a land acknowledgment and public comment.
- Approval of Personnel Report
- Acceptance of $120,216.27 grant for Positive Youth Development afterschool program
- Public comment period
- Land acknowledgment
- Student Representative report
The board approved a personnel report and accepted five discretionary grants from the state of Alaska for literacy, pre-elementary, and school safety programs. All consent agenda items passed with unanimous votes.
- Approved Personnel Report (7-0)
- Accepted $120,216.27 FY24 21st CCLC PYDAP grant (7-0)
- Accepted $880,000.00 FY24 21st CCLC grant (7-0)
- Accepted $496,875.73 FY24 Supplemental Comprehensive Literacy grant for Service High School (7-0)
- Accepted $66,237 Stronger Connections grant for Supported Communities, Safer Schools Project (7-0)
- Accepted $618,931.92 FY 2024 pre-elementary grant from DEED (7-0)
- Approved meeting agenda (7-0)
🗳️ How they voted (2 roll-call votes)
2023-2024 School Board Information Requests
This document compiles information requests from Anchorage School Board members to district administration for the 2023-2024 year. Topics include a possible calendar amendment to address bus driver shortages, funding for vaping detectors using JUUL settlement funds, and potential local cap relief for transportation costs. No votes or decisions are scheduled in this document; it serves as a record of inquiries and responses.
- Member Donley asked about starting school a week later to help with bus driver shortage
- Member Lessens requested the amount ASD paid AFD for vaping-related visits in FY22 and FY23
- Member Lessens asked if all secondary schools have vaping detectors and if JUUL settlement funds could be used
- Member Lessens inquired about using local funds outside the tax cap for transportation costs
- Member Higgins requested impacts of Picus Odden implementation on school utilization
Board Retreat
The Anchorage School Board is holding a retreat to discuss governance strategies and upcoming board meetings. The session includes training on student outcomes and board priorities.
- Board Retreat scheduled for June 17, 2023
- Training on Student Outcome Focus Governance (SOFG)
- Discussion on 'Great on Their Behalf' priorities
- Review of upcoming School Board Meetings
- Training on 'Strengthening our Goals & Guardrails'
Board Retreat
The Anchorage School Board is meeting for a retreat to review board operations, discuss improving literacy outcomes, and review a community survey by the Northern Compass Group.
- Review and sign Board Code of Conduct
- Presentation on improving literacy outcomes
- Update on Northern Compass Group scope of work
- Review of Community Survey by Ivan Moore
- Discussion on early document submission to Governance Committee
Joint School Board - Assembly Meeting
This joint meeting of the Anchorage School Board and Assembly includes a briefing on one-time school funding and its impact on the 2024 budget, a capital program discussion, and updates on pre-K expansion and school start times. The meeting also covers other matters of mutual concern such as a CCL update and Prop 14 update. No votes are scheduled; items are for information and discussion.
- Briefing on one-time school funding and impact on 2024 budget
- Capital program discussion
- Pre-K expansion update
- School start times update
- Prop 14 update (Municipality)
The joint meeting primarily consisted of discussions regarding the capital program and member comments. The only formal action taken was the approval of the minutes from the March 3, 2023, meeting.
- Approved March 3, 2023 minutes (unanimous)
Executive Session
The Anchorage School Board holds a closed executive session to receive a legal update and discuss negotiations and contracts. No public votes or decisions are scheduled.
- Legal update discussion
- Negotiations discussion
- Contracts discussion
School Board Meeting
The Anchorage School Board met to approve the agenda and a consent agenda containing minutes from January through April 2023. The board also heard from a student representative and reviewed goal monitoring for reading and math proficiency.
- Approval of January through April 2023 Regular Meeting Minutes
- Goal monitoring reports for Reading and Math Proficiency
- Student Representative report
- Public comment period with written submissions
- Approval of Consent Agenda items
The Board approved a $6 million transfer to the Health Insurance Fund and a contract for special education services. Other actions included increasing school meal prices and revising the school calendar to observe Juneteenth.
- Approved $6,000,000 transfer to Health Insurance Fund for FY 2022-23 (6-0)
- Approved contract for Sharon Azar, Inc. for Special Education services up to $825,000 (6-0)
- Approved $0.25 increase for breakfasts and lunches at all levels (6-0)
- Approved school calendar revisions to observe Juneteenth 2023-2026 (6-0)
- Approved funding allocation of Capital Improvement Project Funds (5-1)
- Approved revisions to BP 5131.6 Alcohol and Other Drugs (6-0)
- Approved Personnel Report ASD Memorandum #148 060623 (6-0)
- Approved agenda and multiple sets of previous meeting minutes (6-0)
🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
Work Session
The Anchorage School District Board of Education held a work session on June 6, 2023, to review a log of Board Requests for Information and discuss a legislative update. The meeting concluded with a motion to adjourn to an executive session for legal updates, negotiations, and contracts.
- Review of 2022-2023 Board Requests for Information log
- Discussion of legislative update
- Adjournment to executive session for legal update, negotiations, and contracts
The board received a legislative update from Heather Brakes. The meeting concluded with a motion to adjourn to executive session for legal updates, negotiations, and contracts.
- Adjourned to executive session for legal update, negotiations, and contracts
Communications Committee Meeting
The Anchorage School District Communications Committee will meet to discuss the 2022-2023 school year recap, summer communications plans, and community engagement efforts. The meeting will be held in-person at the ASD Education Center and remotely via Zoom.
- Review of 2022-2023 school year
- Discussion of summer communications plans
- Community engagement efforts review
- Meeting held at ASD Education Center (5530 E. Northern Lights Blvd.)
Governance Committee Meeting
The Governance Committee is meeting to discuss proposed revisions to BP 5131.6 regarding alcohol and other drugs. The meeting includes a discussion on these policy changes and a section for new business.
- Discussion of BP 5131.6 - Alcohol and Other Drugs
The committee held discussions regarding BP 5131.6 - Alcohol and Other Drugs and new business. No substantive decisions were recorded in the minutes.
Executive Session
The Anchorage School Board is meeting in a closed executive session to discuss a legal update, negotiations, and contracts. No public action is expected; the meeting consists of procedural roll call and adjournment.
- Legal update discussion
- Negotiations discussion
- Contracts discussion
The board met in executive session to discuss legal updates, negotiations, and contracts. No substantive decisions or votes were recorded in the minutes.
- Adjourned Executive Session
School Board Meeting-REVISED
The Anchorage School Board approved a consent agenda including a contract for the design of the Chinook Elementary School roof replacement. The board also approved a personnel report and discussed goal monitoring for reading and math proficiency.
- Approval of Chinook Elementary School roof replacement contract with RIM Architects
- Approval of personnel report (Memorandum #147)
- Discussion of 2022-23 Goal Monitoring for Reading Proficiency
- Discussion of 2022-23 Goal Monitoring for Math Proficiency
- Public comment period with written testimony on Alaska Studies Curriculum
The board approved the renaming of two schools and a professional services agreement for roof upgrades at Chinook Elementary. Other items approved via the consent agenda included a personnel report and special education consulting services.
- Approved $576,380 contract with RIM Architects for Chinook Elementary School roof design (7-0)
- Approved renaming Anchorage P.A.I.D.E.I.A. Cooperative School to AKChoice K-12 Learning (7-0)
- Approved renaming Benny Benson Secondary School to Benny Benson Alternative High School (7-0)
- Approved Personnel Report ASD Memorandum #147-052323 (7-0)
- Approved contract for special education compliance consulting services ASD Memorandum #145 (7-0)
🗳️ How they voted (2 roll-call votes)
Work Session
The Board will review requests for information and hold discussions regarding CCL and the Ursa Major update. The meeting includes a motion to adjourn to an executive session for legal updates, negotiations, and contracts.
- Review of 2022-2023 Board Requests for Information Log
- Discussion regarding CCL
- Discussion regarding Ursa Major Update
- Adjournment to executive session for legal update, negotiations, and contracts
Finance Committee Meeting
The Anchorage School District Finance Committee will hold a remote meeting to discuss internal audit updates, fund balance projections for FY23, legislative updates, and FY24 planning.
- Internal Audit Update
- FY23 Fund Balance Projections
- FY23 Pupil Trans Projection worksheet
- Legislative Update
- FY24 Update
School Board Meeting
The Anchorage School Board approved the agenda and elected new officers for the 2023-24 term, with Margo Bellamy becoming president and Andy Holleman vice president. The meeting also included a land acknowledgment, teacher appreciation, and a safety briefing.
- Approval of agenda
- 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
The board approved adjustments to school start times to begin in the 2024-2025 school year. Other key actions included approving labor agreements for principals and food service staff and allocating $1.8 million for district safety projects.
- Approved adjustment to school start times for 2024-2025 school year (4-3)
- Approved $1.8 million allocation for district safety projects (6-1)
- Approved tentative agreement with Anchorage Principals Association (6-0, 1 abstain)
- Approved tentative agreement with General Teamsters Local 959 Food Service unit (7-0)
- Approved $594,263.75 custodial supplies contract with WCP Solutions (6-1)
- Approved $576,380 design contract with RIM Architects for Chinook Elementary roof (7-0)
- Approved renaming of Anchorage P.A.I.D.E.I.A. Cooperative School to AKChoice K-12 Learning (7-0)
- Approved expulsions for students in incidents 1364357 and 1365779 (6-1)
🗳️ How they voted — 1 divided vote
Executive Session
The Anchorage School Board will convene in a closed executive session to discuss student hearings, legal updates, negotiations, and contracts. The meeting is scheduled for May 9, 2023, at the School Board Conference Room.
- Uncontested Student Hearings
- Legal Update
- Negotiations
- Contracts
- Adjournment
The board held an executive session to discuss student hearings, legal matters, negotiations, and contracts. No substantive decisions were recorded in the minutes.
Governance Committee Meeting- RESCHEDULED FROM 4/27
The Anchorage School District Governance Committee will discuss several items including a revision to Board Policy 5131.6, an administrative regulation on land acknowledgement, a resolution from the Native Advisory Committee, and an update on health education curriculum. No votes or final decisions are listed; these are discussion items only.
- Discussion of BP 5131.6 revision
- Review of AR 6115(b) Land Acknowledgement
- Native Advisory Committee resolution and policy recommendations
- Health Education Curriculum Update
The committee reviewed policy revisions for BP 5131.6 regarding alcohol and other drugs and the AR 6115(b) land acknowledgement. The land acknowledgement will be posted to the online policy manual as presented. Other agenda items were pushed to future meetings or discussed as new business.
- Scheduled BP 5131.6 (Alcohol and Other Drugs) for first reading May 23, 2023, and final adoption June 6, 2023
- Approved posting AR 6115(b) Land Acknowledgement to the online policy manual
- Tabled Health Education Curriculum Update to next meeting
- Tabled Audit Committee discussion to next meeting
Reorganizational Meeting
The School Board is holding a reorganizational meeting to discuss internal leadership roles. Discussion topics include board officer, committee, and school/community council assignments.
- Board Officer Assignments (President, Vice President, Clerk, Treasurer)
- Committee Assignments
- School and Community Council Assignments
- Board Room Set Up and Seating Arrangements
School Board Meeting
The board approved a consent agenda including a contract for Bartlett High School repairs (ASD Memorandum #067), a personnel report covering hires, promotions, and resignations, acceptance of goal monitoring reports on college/career plans and student attendance, and Guardrail Report #4. Public comment included written testimony on school start times.
- Contract award for Bartlett High School repairs (ASD Memorandum #067)
- Personnel report including recommended employment, promotions, and resignations
- Acceptance of 2022-23 goal monitoring reports on college/career plan completion and student attendance
- Acceptance of Guardrail Report #4
- Written public comments on school start times
The board approved a major allocation of state grant funds for safety and security projects and authorized several high-value contracts for school repairs and equipment. Additionally, the board approved the relocation of the Alaska Native Cultural Charter School and the adoption of new mathematics curricula.
- Approved allocation of up to $5.32M for safety and security projects (6-0)
- Approved $1,383,498.06 for Illustrative Mathematics curricula (6-0)
- Approved $1,199,368 contract for eight Type C school buses (6-0)
- Approved $1,055,973 contract for Bartlett High School repairs (6-0)
- Approved $879,038 design contract for Chugiak High School roof replacement (5-1)
- Approved relocation of Alaska Native Cultural Charter School to Abbott Loop Elementary building (6-0)
- Approved $220,000 budget transfer for advertising and communications (6-0)
- Approved $331,298 grant for Alaska Strong Project (6-0)
🗳️ How they voted — 1 divided vote
Work Session
The Anchorage School Board held a work session to discuss Professional Learning Communities (PLCs), the FY25 budget, and health care. The meeting concluded with a motion to adjourn to an executive session for legal updates, negotiations, and contracts.
- Discussion of FY25 Budget Scenarios
- Discussion of Health Care
- Discussion of Professional Learning Communities (PLCs)
- Motion to adjourn to executive session for legal updates, negotiations, and contracts
The Board held a work session consisting of discussions regarding Professional Learning Communities (PLCs), the budget, and health care. No substantive decisions were recorded in the minutes. The meeting adjourned to an executive session for legal updates, negotiations, and contracts.
Finance Committee Meeting
The Anchorage School District Finance Committee will hold a remote meeting to review third and fourth quarter grant updates, consolidate financial statements, and receive a legislative update. The meeting is scheduled for April 5, 2023.
- Review of Q3 and Q4 grant updates
- Discussion on consolidating financial statements
- Legislative update presentation
- Upcoming meeting scheduled for May 10, 2023
The Finance Committee met to discuss grant updates, consolidated financial statements, and legislative updates. No substantive decisions were recorded in the minutes.
Work Session
This is a work session of the Anchorage School Board. The board will discuss school start times and consider requests for information. The meeting is expected to adjourn to executive session for legal update, negotiations, and contracts.
- Discussion of school start times (attached PDF)
- Board Requests for Information log reviewed
- Motion to adjourn to executive session for legal update, negotiations, and contracts
The Board held a work session featuring presentations from a consultant and the Chief Academic Officer regarding school start times. No formal decisions were made during the public session. The meeting adjourned to an Executive Session for legal updates, negotiations, and contracts.
- Adjourned to Executive Session for legal update, negotiations, and contracts
Executive Session
The School Board will meet in an executive session to discuss legal updates, negotiations, and contracts. The meeting is scheduled for April 3, 2023, at the School Board Conference Room.
- Legal update discussion
- Negotiations discussion
- Contracts discussion
School Board Meeting
The Anchorage School Board will hold a regular session including reports and a consent agenda. The main action is approving the consent agenda, which includes a $1,118,923 contract award to Roger Hickel Contracting for the Romig Middle School Special Education Program Relocation and a $195,777 re-allocation from completed bond projects. The board will also hear reports on goal monitoring, the Native Advisory Committee, and the Student Representative.
- Award of $1,118,923 contract to Roger Hickel Contracting for Romig Middle School Special Education Program Relocation
- Re-allocation of $195,777 from completed 2013 Bond Proposition 1 projects to Romig Life Skills Renovation
- Personnel Report (ASD Memorandum #124) covering hires, changes, and departures
- Goal Monitoring report on completion of college/career plans and student attendance
- Reports from Native Advisory Committee and Student Representative
The School Board approved the termination of the Family Partnership Charter School's charter and its transition to an alternative correspondence school. The board also approved several construction contracts and a federal summer learning grant.
- Approved termination of Family Partnership Charter School charter and transition to alternative correspondence school (6-1)
- Approved $1,118,923 contract to Roger Hickel Contracting, Inc. for Romig Middle School Special Education Relocation
- Authorized re-allocation of $195,777 for Romig Middle School Life Skills Renovation
- Accepted $462,238.22 federal grant for Creekside Summer Learning Programs
- Approved $708,900 contract modification for Bettye Davis East Anchorage High School earthquake repairs
- Approved Personnel Report (ASD Memorandum #124)
- Moved motion regarding charter school APC composition policy to the Governance committee (6-1)
🗳️ How they voted — 2 divided votes
Communications Committee Meeting
The Anchorage School District Communications Committee met to discuss the status of school bond messaging, school start times, and community engagement updates. The meeting was held in-person and remotely.
- Discussion of School Bond Messaging Status
- Discussion of School Start Times Town Hall Status
- Discussion of Earned Media Status
- Discussion of Staff Status
- Discussion of Community Engagement Update
The meeting consisted of procedural items and discussions. No substantive decisions were recorded in the minutes.
Governance Committee Meeting
The ASD Governance Committee is discussing several proposed policy revisions, including revised BP 5142.3 on Restraint and Seclusion, revised AR 5127(b) on Graduation Regalia, and proposed revisions to BP 6115 covering national anthem and holiday readings. The committee will also discuss the Internal Audit Committee.
- Discussion of revised BP 5142.3 Restraint and Seclusion
- Discussion of revised AR 5127(b) Graduation Regalia
- Proposed revisions to BP 6115 on national anthem and holiday readings
- Discussion of Internal Audit Committee
The committee approved revised administrative regulation AR 5127(b) regarding graduation regalia for the ASD policy manual. Other items, including internal audit and BP 6115 revisions, were moved to the next meeting.
- Approved Revised AR 5127(b) Graduation Regalia for posting to the ASD policy manual
- Tabled proposed revisions to BP 6115 to the next meeting
- Tabled Internal Audit Committee discussion to the next meeting
Work Session
The Anchorage School District Board will hold a work session to discuss bond communication updates and professional learning communities. The meeting will conclude with an adjournment to an executive session for legal updates, negotiations, and contracts.
- Discussion of bond communication updates
- Discussion of professional learning communities (PLCs)
- Adjournment to executive session for legal updates, negotiations, and contracts
The Board conducted a work session featuring updates on bond communication and Professional Learning Communities (PLCs). No substantive policy or financial decisions were made during the public portion of the meeting.
- Adjourned to Executive Session for legal update, negotiations, and contracts
School Board Meeting - REVISED
The Anchorage School Board approved the agenda, a consent agenda, and two personnel and contract items. The board also received reports on student representatives and goal monitoring.
- Approval of ASD Memorandum #115 Personnel Report
- Approval of ASD Memorandum #116 AWARD OF CONTRACT: NETWORK EQUIPMENT
- 2022-23 Goal Monitoring- CCL AP Course Completion Rate and Financial Literacy Completion Rate Report
- Public comment period with written submissions from five FPCS representatives
- Student Representative report
The School Board approved the expulsion of a student following an executive session. The board also passed a consent agenda including a personnel report, a network equipment contract, and several goal monitoring reports.
- Approved expulsion of student associated with ASD incident #1359015 (7-0)
- Approved ASD Memorandum #115 Personnel Report (6-0)
- Approved ASD Memorandum #116 Award of Contract: Network Equipment (6-0)
- Accepted Guardrail #1 Monitoring Report regarding underrepresented student groups (6-0)
- Accepted Goal Monitoring Reports for CCL AP Course Completion and Financial Literacy Completion Rates (6-0)
- Accepted Guardrail #2 Monitoring Report regarding diverse/culturally responsive workforce (6-0)
- Accepted January 2023 Board Self Evaluation (6-0)
- Approved meeting agenda (6-1)
🗳️ How they voted — 1 divided vote
Executive Session - REVISED
The School Board is meeting in executive session to discuss specific confidential items. The agenda includes a student hearing and updates on legal, negotiation, and contract matters.
- Uncontested Student Hearing
- Legal Update
- Negotiations
- Contracts
Finance Committee Meeting
The Anchorage School District Finance Committee is meeting to discuss several financial updates. The body will review assembly ordinances regarding taxes and current fund balance projections.
- Review of Assembly Ordinance AO 2023-16 regarding taxes
- Discussion of FY 23 Fund Balance Projections
- Student Nutrition Warehouse Audit information
- ISER Update
- Status review of key legislation
The meeting consisted of discussions regarding the ISER update, student nutrition warehouse audit, assembly ordinances for taxes, fund balance projections, and key legislation. No substantive decisions were recorded in the minutes.
School Board Meeting
The Anchorage School Board approved a contract for $1,906,299.50 to upgrade the boiler and mechanical systems at Birchwood Elementary School. The meeting also included the approval of a personnel report and the consent agenda.
- Contract award: Birchwood Elementary boiler and mechanical upgrades ($1,906,299.50)
- Approval of Personnel Report (Memorandum #114)
- Approval of Consent Agenda
- Goal Monitoring: Math and AP Course Completion Rates
- Public comment period scheduled
The School Board approved a $3.8 million state grant for ELA curriculum and a tentative employment agreement for Public Employees Local 71. The board also authorized two facility upgrade contracts totaling over $3.2 million. A motion to postpone the ELA curriculum memorandum was denied.
- Approved $3,834,750 Core Curriculum Grant Initiative award (6-0)
- Approved $1,906,299.50 contract to Eklutna Construction and Maintenance, LLC for Birchwood Elementary boiler and mechanical upgrades (6-0)
- Approved $1,311,992.92 contract to Roger Hickel Contracting, Inc. for Chester Valley and Fire Lake Elementary secure vestibule upgrades (6-0)
- Adopted Tentative Agreement with Public Employees Local 71 AFL-CIO for 2023-2026 (6-0)
- Approved Personnel Report (6-0)
- Denied motion to postpone ASD Memorandum #111 to March 20th meeting (2-4)
🗳️ How they voted (2 roll-call votes)
Executive Session
The School Board is meeting in an executive session to discuss legal updates, negotiations, and contracts. The meeting is scheduled for March 7, 2023, from 5:00 pm to 6:00 pm.
- Legal update
- Negotiations discussion
- Contracts discussion
The board met in executive session to discuss legal updates, negotiations, and contracts. No substantive decisions or votes were recorded in the minutes.
- Adjourned executive session at 6:01 pm
Joint School Board - Assembly Meeting
The Anchorage School Board and Assembly will meet to review the proposed Fiscal Year 2024 budget and discuss various mutual concerns, including Safe Routes to Schools and charter school equity.
- Review proposed FY24 budget
- Safe Routes to Schools Working Group update
- Charter School System Equity Discussion
- Update on Guardrail 1
- Advocacy Partnership to Increase the BSA
The meeting was primarily procedural. The board approved the minutes from the December 2, 2022 meeting and the current agenda.
- Approved December 2, 2022 meeting minutes
- Approved meeting agenda
Governance Committee Meeting
The Anchorage School District Governance Committee will meet to discuss revisions to student restraint and seclusion policy and school board committee structure. The meeting will be held in-person and remotely.
- Discussion of Revised BP 5142.3 Restraint and Seclusion
- Discussion of Revised BB 9130 School Board Committees
- Review of Audits and Operations
- Continued discussion on Restraint and Seclusion
- Upcoming meeting dates for March and April 2023
The committee held discussions on several items, but no votes were taken and no policies were approved. Multiple agenda items were withdrawn, pushed to future meetings, or added to a subsequent agenda.
- Revised BB 9130 School Board Committees withdrawn by Member Wilson
- Audits and Operations discussion moved to a future meeting
- Restraint and Seclusion discussion pushed to the next meeting
- Four proposed amendments to BP6115 Ceremonies and Observances added to the next meeting agenda
Communications Committee Meeting
The Anchorage School District Communications Committee will meet to discuss legislative priorities, the school bond, Abbott Loop, and community engagement updates. The meeting will be held in-person and remotely.
- Discussion of Legislative Priorities
- Discussion of School Bond
- Discussion of Abbott Loop
- Community Engagement Update
- Upcoming meetings scheduled for March 23 and April 27, 2023
The meeting consisted of procedural items and updates. No substantive decisions were recorded in the minutes.
School Board Meeting
The Anchorage School Board met to approve a consent agenda and a contract for roof restoration at Ursa Minor Elementary School. The meeting included reports on student representatives and goal monitoring, as well as a public comment period.
- Approval of Consent Agenda
- Personnel Report (Memorandum #102)
- Award of contract: Ursa Minor Elementary School roof restoration ($1,150,877.27)
- Goal Monitoring: Reading Proficiency and Math Technical Report
- Public Comment period
The board approved the FY 2023-2024 preliminary budget and a transition plan for 6th graders to move to middle schools. Several proposed budget amendments to reduce membership fees and teacher staffing were denied. The board also authorized a roof restoration contract and accepted federal mental health grant funding.
- Approved FY 2023-2024 Preliminary Budget with $905,142,513 spending authority (6-1)
- Approved two-year transition of 6th graders to comprehensive middle schools (6-1)
- Approved $1,150,877.27 contract for Ursa Minor Elementary School roof restoration (7-0)
- Approved acceptance of $2,174,679 Project AWARE grant for school mental health systems (7-0)
- Approved Personnel Report 102 (7-0)
- Denied amendment to delete $30,000 AASB membership funding (1-6)
- Denied amendment to delete $44,000 CGCS membership funding (1-6)
- Denied amendment to discontinue Middle School Model and reduce 24 teachers (1-6)
🗳️ How they voted — 2 divided votes
Work Session
The Anchorage School Board holds a work session to discuss the English Language Arts (ELA) curriculum. The agenda also includes a log of board requests for information and adjournment to executive session for legal updates, negotiations, and contracts.
- Discussion of ELA Curriculum
- Review of Board Requests for Information log
- Adjournment to executive session for legal update, negotiations, and contracts
The Board conducted a work session featuring presentations and discussions regarding the ELA Curriculum. No substantive decisions were made during the meeting.
- Adjourned work session at 4:40 pm
Finance Committee Meeting
The Anchorage School District Finance Committee will meet remotely to discuss the budget book, answer questions on legislation, and review upcoming meeting dates.
- Budget book overview and Q&A
- Legislation Q&A regarding SB 52
- Upcoming March 8, 2023 meeting
- Remote meeting via Zoom
The committee conducted an overview of the budget book and held question-and-answer sessions regarding the budget and SB 52 legislation. No substantive decisions were recorded during this meeting.
Executive Session
The Anchorage School Board will hold a closed-door executive session on February 7, 2023, to discuss legal updates, negotiations, and contracts. The meeting is scheduled to begin at 5:00 pm in the School Board Conference Room.
- Executive session to discuss legal updates
- Executive session to discuss negotiations
- Executive session to discuss contracts
- Meeting location: Anchorage School District, 5530 E. Northern Lights Blvd.
- Meeting time: 5:00 pm – 6:00 pm
The board held an executive session to discuss legal updates, negotiations, and contracts. No substantive decisions or votes were recorded in the minutes.
School Board Meeting
The Anchorage School Board approved the agenda and consent agenda, including personnel reports for hiring, departures, and changes. They received a report on mental health and school start times, and monitored goals for reading proficiency and CCL Algebra II completion rates. Public comment addressed ASD Virtual, snow days, Wellness Policy, and BP5040.
- Approval of Personnel Reports (Memoranda #092 and #101) covering hires, departures, and changes
- Report on Mental Health and School Start Times
- Goal monitoring: Reading Proficiency Technical Report
- Goal monitoring: CCL Algebra II Completion Rate
- Public comments on ASD Virtual, Snow Days, Wellness Policy, and BP5040
The board approved a contract for rubber gym floor replacement and updated policies regarding academic honesty and student nutrition. Several proposed amendments to the Ceremonies and Observances policy were referred to the Governance Committee.
- Approved $914,145 contract to Alaska Industries, Inc. for Rubber Gym Floor Replacement Group 2 (7-0)
- Approved revisions to BP 5131.9 Academic Honesty (7-0)
- Approved revisions to BP 5040 Student Nutrition and Physical Activity (7-0)
- Approved revisions to BP 6115 Ceremonies and Observances (6-1)
- Referred amendment regarding Veterans Day wording to Governance Committee (6-1)
- Referred amendment regarding Juneteenth readings to Governance Committee (6-1)
- Referred amendment regarding Constitution Day readings to Governance Committee (6-1)
- Approved personnel reports ASD Memorandum #092 and #101 (7-0)
🗳️ How they voted (4 roll-call votes)
Work Session
The Anchorage School District board will review a preliminary FY24 budget brief. Members may request additional information on items listed in the Board Requests for Information log. After discussion, the board will move to an executive session for a legal update, negotiations and contract matters.
- Budget Brief – Final Preliminary FY24 Budget Brief Feb 6th 2023 (2).pdf
- Board Requests for Information (RFI) log review
- Adjournment to executive session for legal update, negotiations, and contracts
The Board conducted a work session featuring a budget brief with presentations from the CFO, CAO, and directors of secondary education and mental health. No substantive decisions were made during the session.
- Adjourned to Executive Session for legal update, negotiations, and contracts
Work Session
The Anchorage School District Board held a work session on Jan 23, 2023. The board reviewed board requests for information and discussed the Abbott Loop Transition Plan. The meeting concluded with a motion to adjourn to an executive session for a legal update, negotiations, and contracts.
- Review of Board Requests for Information (RFI) log
- Discussion of Abbott Loop Transition Plan (attachment: 1_23_23 Abbott Loop Closure.pdf)
- Adjournment to executive session for legal update, negotiations, and contracts
The Board conducted a work session featuring discussions on the Abbott Loop Transition Plan. No substantive votes or decisions were recorded during the meeting.
- Adjourned to Executive Session for legal update, negotiations, and contracts
Executive Session
The Anchorage School Board is meeting for an executive session to discuss legal updates, negotiations, and contracts. The session is scheduled for Monday, January 23, 2023, at the School Board Conference Room.
- Executive session for legal updates
- Executive session for negotiations
- Executive session for contracts
- Adjournment of executive session
School Board Meeting
The Anchorage School Board is meeting to hear an update on the 2022-23 goal for CCL Algebra 2 completion rate, receive reports on military, student representative, and wellness partnership, and approve the consent agenda including previous meeting minutes and a personnel report. Public comment will be heard.
- Goal monitoring presentation on CCL Algebra 2 completion rate
- Wellness Partnership Update report
- Approval of Personnel Report #091
- Approval of meeting minutes from Nov 15, Dec 5, Dec 19, 2022, and Jan 9, 2023
- Public comment period with written comments on ASD Virtual, BP 5040, and school closures
The board approved two contracts with HPM, Inc. for security vestibule upgrades and authorized adjustments to the 2022-2023 school calendar due to weather-related closures. Several previous meeting minutes and a personnel report were also approved via the consent agenda.
- Approved $2,349,280.69 contract to HPM, Inc. for vestibule upgrades at Chugach Optional, College Gate, Government Hill, and Kincaid Elementary Schools (7-0)
- Approved $2,117,223.87 contract to HPM, Inc. for vestibule upgrades at Ursa Minor Elementary School (7-0)
- Approved 2022-2023 school calendar adjustments due to weather-related closures (7-0)
- Approved Personnel Report 091 010923 (7-0)
- Approved meeting minutes from Nov 15, Dec 5, Dec 19, 2022, and Jan 9, 2023 (7-0)
🗳️ How they voted (3 roll-call votes)
Board Retreat
The School Board is conducting a full-day retreat focused on strategic discussion and training. The agenda includes reviews of reading initiatives, legislative priorities, and leadership strategies.
- Discussion of the Alaska Reading Strategic Plan and Reading Initiative
- Discussion regarding 2023 Legislative Priorities
- Preparation for Legislative Fly-in
- Student Outcome Focused Governance Board Self-Evaluation
- Training on leadership strategies for fiscal, bond, and legislative advocacy
Board Retreat
The Anchorage School Board is holding a retreat to review by-laws, board norms, and standards, and to plan for upcoming legislative fly-ins and conferences.
- Discussion of ASD By-Laws and Science of Reading
- Review of Board Norms and Standards
- Planning for 2023 Legislative Fly-ins
- Discussion of Conferences and Travel Dates
Governance Committee Meeting
The Anchorage School District Governance Committee will meet to discuss proposed changes to Board Policy 6115 regarding ceremonies and observances (Veteran's Day), edits to BP 5131.9, and a revision to BP 5040. The committee will also discuss the Board Audit Committee. No votes are taken; these are discussion items only.
- Discussion of amendment to BP 6115 Ceremonies and Observances (Veteran's Day policy)
- Discussion of edits to BP 5131.9
- Discussion of revision to BP 5040 with comparison document
- Discussion of Board Audit Committee
- Meeting runs from 12:00 p.m. to 1:00 p.m. at ASD Education Center, 5530 E. Northern Lights Blvd.
The committee agreed to send revisions for the Veteran's Day policy, Academic Honesty policy (BP 5131.9), and BP 5040 to the full Board for discussion and vote. Discussion regarding the Board Audit Committee was moved to a future meeting.
- Approved sending Veteran's Day policy revision to full Board
- Approved sending BP 5131.9 Academic Honesty edit to full Board
- Approved sending BP 5040 revision to full Board
- Moved Board Audit Committee topic to a future meeting
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 January 9, 2023, at the School Board Conference Room.
- Legal update discussion
- Negotiations discussion
- Contracts discussion
- Adjournment of session
The Board met in executive session to discuss legal updates, negotiations, and contracts. No substantive decisions or votes were recorded in the minutes.
School Board Meeting
The board will vote on awarding a $4,175,688 guaranteed maximum price contract modification to Cornerstone General Contractors for Aquarian Charter School renovations. Other items include approval of the consent agenda, public comment, and reports from military and student representatives. Goal monitoring discussion is postponed to January 23.
- Award of $4,175,688 Guaranteed Maximum Price contract to Cornerstone General Contractors for Aquarian Charter School renovations (roof, siding, windows, doors, HVAC, ADA upgrades, plumbing)
- Approval of consent agenda containing routine items
- Public comment period with written testimony from seven individuals
- Student and military reports
- Goal monitoring postponed to January 23
The School Board approved a contract modification for the construction of Aquarian Charter School renovations. No other substantive actions were taken during the session.
- Approved $4,175,688 GMP contract for Aquarian Charter School Renovations to Cornerstone General Contractors, Inc. (7-0)
- Approved the meeting agenda (6-0)
🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
Work Session
The Anchorage School Board held a work session to review a schedule of upcoming meetings and discuss school start times. The meeting concluded with a motion to adjourn to an executive session for legal updates, negotiations, and contracts.
- Discussion of school start times
- Adjournment to executive session for legal updates, negotiations, and contracts
The board held a work session featuring a presentation on school start times. The only formal action taken was the decision to adjourn into executive session.
- Approved adjournment to executive session for legal update, negotiations, and contracts (7-0)