Anchorage School District public meetings in 2024
115 substantive meetings from 2024, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Work Session
The Anchorage School District Board will hold a work session to discuss the FY26 budget and a plan to rightsize the school district. The meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, December 17, 2024, at the ASD Education Center.
- Discussion of FY26 Budget Development
- Discussion of Rightsizing the District
- Review of upcoming School Board Meetings and public testimony information
- Live stream available on ASD-TV YouTube channel
School Board Meeting
The Anchorage School Board approved a $317,762 grant to improve school safety and accepted several reports and minutes during its December 17, 2024 meeting.
- Acceptance of FY2024 BJA STOP School Violence Program grant ($317,762)
- Acceptance of Guardrail Report
- Acceptance of High School Graduation Rate Report
- Approval of December 3, 2024 Regular Meeting Minutes
- Approval of Consent Agenda items
🗳️ How they voted — 2 divided votes
Governance Committee Meeting
The Anchorage School District Governance Committee will meet to review proposed revisions to policies regarding personnel drug testing, employee health privacy, and student cell phone use. The meeting is scheduled for Thursday, December 12, 2024, at the ASD Education Center.
- Review of proposed revisions to BP 5138 (Student Possession & Use of Portable Electronic Devices)
- Discussion of BP 4021 (Drug and Alcohol Testing For School Bus Drivers)
- Review of BP 4040 (HIPAA Privacy Policy for All Employees)
- Review of BP 4030 (Nondiscrimination In Employment)
- Review of BP 4000 (All Personnel - Concepts and Roles)
The Governance Committee reviewed policies 4000, 4021, 4030, and 4040 with no concerns. The committee moved a policy regarding student possession and use of portable electronic devices to the full Board for review in January.
- Moved BP 5138 Student Possession & Use of Portable Electronic Devices Including Cell Phones to the full Board for review in January
- Requested BP 5138 be reviewed by teachers, Student Advisory Board (SAB), and Multicultural Education Concerns Advisory Committee (MECAC) prior to first reading
Finance Committee Meeting
The Anchorage School District Finance Committee will discuss the FY2024‑2025 FY26 Pro Forma, the FY 25 Fund Balance Projection, and an analysis of utility costs. No formal decisions are indicated; the items are presented for discussion.
- Pro Forma Review (FY2024‑2025 FY26)
- GF Fund Balance Projections (FY 25)
- Utility Costs analysis
The Finance Committee met to review pro forma and general fund balance projections and receive information on utility costs. No substantive decisions or votes were recorded.
Governance Committee Meeting Continued
The Anchorage School District Governance Committee met on Thursday, Dec. 12, 2024 at the ASD Education Center. After the procedural call to order, the committee discussed a Rightsizing Amendments memo (ASD Memo 073 CJ Amendment 1). The agenda also listed upcoming meeting dates for Jan. 30 and Feb. 13, 2025 before adjourning.
- Discussion of Rightsizing Amendments (see ASD Memo 073 CJ Amendment 1)
The committee met to discuss a Saturday morning deadline for posting rightsizing amendments to the December 17 meeting agenda. No formal votes or decisions were recorded during the meeting.
Special Work Session
The Anchorage School District will hold a special work session to discuss budget and rightsizing. The meeting is scheduled for December 7, 2024, at the ASD Education Center.
- Discussion of budget and rightsizing
- Special work session scheduled
- Meeting location: ASD Education Center
Joint School Board - Assembly Meeting
The Joint School Board and Assembly will discuss the Anchorage School District budget and capital improvement needs for a 2025 bond. The meeting also includes discussions on transportation responsibilities, snow removal, and a joint resolution regarding state funding for schools.
- ASD Budget Q&A
- 2025 Bond discussion
- Transportation issues and shared responsibilities
- Snow removal information
- Joint Resolution regarding State Funding for Schools
The joint meeting primarily consisted of discussions and information sharing regarding the ASD budget, 2025 bonds, and snow removal. No substantive policy or funding decisions were recorded. The board approved the minutes from the September 27, 2024 meeting.
- Approved September 27, 2024 meeting minutes
- Tabled agenda item G.1 Transportation Issues and Shared Responsibilities
Executive Session
The Anchorage School District Board is meeting in a closed executive session to receive a legal update and discuss negotiations and contracts. No public votes or decisions are scheduled during this session, which is procedural and not open to the public.
- Legal update (information item)
- Negotiations discussion
- Contracts discussion
Work Session
The Anchorage School District Board will hold a work session to review the FY26 Pro Forma Budget and discuss the district's rightsizing plan. The meeting is a procedural session with no scheduled public hearings.
- Review FY26 Pro Forma Budget Presentation
- Discuss ASD Rightsizing plan
- Review Board Requests for Information
School Board Meeting
The Anchorage School Board approved the minutes from the November 19 meeting and consented to personnel changes and a $48,000 grant for school orchards and food forests. The meeting included reports on student representation and goal monitoring.
- Approval of November 19, 2024 Regular Meeting Minutes
- Personnel Report (Memorandum #066)
- Acceptance of $48,000 RuralCap Grow Off Grant for Airport Heights, Fairview, and Wendler Elementary/Middle Schools
- Student Representative Report
- Goal Monitoring: High School Graduation Rate
The board approved the consent agenda, which included a personnel report and the acceptance of a $48,000 RuralCap Grow Off Grant. Public comment focused heavily on concerns regarding school closures and the ASD rightsizing plan, though no action was taken on those items.
- Approved the meeting agenda (7-0)
- Approved November 19, 2024 Regular Meeting Minutes (7-0)
- Approved ASD Memorandum #066 Personnel Report (7-0)
- Accepted $48,000 RuralCap Grow Off Grant for orchards and food forests (7-0)
🗳️ How they voted (2 roll-call votes)
Governance Committee Meeting
The Anchorage School District Governance Committee will meet to discuss a proposed memo accepting a grant award and a policy regarding public complaints concerning school personnel. The meeting will also include information on upcoming committee dates.
- Discussion of BP 1312.1 Public Complaints Concerning School Personnel
- Discussion of Proposed Memo #061S for FY2025 Student Support and Academic Enrichment Grant
- Information on upcoming Governance Committee meetings for December 12, 2024 and January 30, 2025
The committee discussed BP 1312.1 regarding public complaints concerning school personnel. It was decided that the policy will remain as is until a Board Member proposes specific changes.
- Decided BP 1312.1 will remain as is until a Board Member requests changes
Finance Committee Meeting
The Finance Committee will discuss the ASD Internal Audit Report (2024-02), the FY24 Annual Comprehensive Financial Report, and provide an update on the FY26 budget. The meeting also notes upcoming Finance Committee meetings on December 12, 2024 and January 30, 2025. No formal decisions are listed; items are informational.
- Addenda Internal Audit – review of ASD Internal Audit Report 2024-02
- FY24 ACFR – discussion of Anchorage School District FY24 Annual Comprehensive Financial Report
- FY26 Budget Update – discussion of upcoming FY26 budget
- Upcoming Finance Committee meeting scheduled for December 12, 2024
- Upcoming Finance Committee meeting scheduled for January 30, 2025
Communications Committee Meeting
The Anchorage School District Communications Committee will meet to discuss a community engagement update, including the Bettye Davis Youth Summit, a communications update, an AoA update, and an ASAA resolution. The meeting is informational and procedural, with no votes on funding or policy changes.
- Community Engagement Update including Bettye Davis Youth Summit
- Communications Update
- AoA Update
- ASAA Resolution discussion
- Upcoming meetings on Dec 12, 2024 and Jan 30, 2025
School Board Meeting
The Anchorage School District Board will hear a report on Grade 3 reading proficiency (AK STAR results) and vote on a consent agenda that includes approval of that report, meeting minutes, and a personnel report covering hires, promotions, and departures. The meeting also includes reports from the student representative, military liaison, and board committees, plus public comment.
- Grade 3 reading proficiency monitoring report (AK STAR results)
- Consent agenda: approval of reading report, November 4 meeting minutes, and Personnel Memorandum #054 (hires, promotions, departures)
- Public comment: 29 written submissions received
- Reports from student representative, military, and board committees (Communications, Finance, Governance)
The board approved a $63.822 million bond proposal for security and infrastructure projects. It also authorized a $12.1 million roof replacement for Chugiak High School and renewed the Rilke Schule charter. A motion to remove the demolition of Abbott Loop Elementary from the capital plan failed.
- Approved $63.822M bond proposal for security and school improvements (7-0)
- Approved $12,114,384 contract to Roger Hickel Contracting, Inc. for Chugiak High School roof replacement (7-0)
- Approved Rilke Schule charter renewal through 2034-2035 school year (7-0)
- Approved Six-Year Capital Improvement Plan Project Tables for 2025-2031 (5-2)
- Denied motion to remove Abbott Loop Elementary demolition from CIP (2-5)
- Approved $424,041 budget transfer for Special Education teacher services (7-0)
- Accepted $844,000 in Alaska DEED Discretionary Special Education Grants (7-0)
- Approved FY 2023-2024 Annual Comprehensive Financial Report (7-0)
🗳️ How they voted — 1 divided vote
Work Session
The School Board will review items requested by board members and hold a discussion regarding rightsizing. The meeting includes a move to adjourn into an executive session for legal updates, negotiations, and contracts.
- Board Requests For Information (RFI)
- Rightsizing discussion
Executive Session
The Anchorage School District School Board is meeting in a non-public executive session to receive a legal update and to discuss negotiations and contracts. No votes or decisions are expected during this session, which is procedural in nature.
- Legal update presented as information item
- Discussion of negotiations
- Discussion of contracts
SCWA Project Review AdHoc Committee
The SCWA Project Review AdHoc Committee will discuss potential School and Community Welfare Authority (SCWA) funding for the replacement of the gym floor at Bettye Davis East Anchorage High School and the boiler at Gruening Middle School. The meeting is scheduled for Thursday, November 7, 2024, at the ASD Education Center.
- Bettye Davis East Anchorage High School gym floor replacement
- Gruening Middle School boiler replacement
- Potential SCWA funding forms for review
The committee held discussions regarding the gym floor replacement at Bettye Davis East Anchorage High School and the boiler replacement at Gruening Middle School. No formal decisions or votes were recorded in the minutes.
School Board Meeting
The Anchorage School Board met to approve the consent agenda, which included the October 15, 2024 meeting minutes, a personnel report, and authorization for the sale of surplus property. The board also received reports on student representation and goal monitoring.
- Approval of October 15, 2024 Regular Meeting Minutes
- Approval of Personnel Report (Memorandum #053)
- Authorization for Sale of Surplus Property (Memorandum #051)
- Goal Monitoring: Reading Proficiency - Grade 3
- Student Representative Report
The board approved several consent items, including two grants and the transition of 6th grade to middle school at Steller Secondary. Revisions to tobacco, nicotine, drug, and alcohol policies were also approved. One grant award for student support was postponed to December.
- Approved $260,000 grant for seismic upgrades at Klatt Elementary (7-0)
- Approved $301,000 grant for districtwide visitor and volunteer management system (7-0)
- Approved transition of 6th grade to middle school at Steller Secondary School (7-0)
- Approved revisions to tobacco, nicotine, drug, and alcohol-free workplace policies (7-0)
- Postponed FY2025 Student Support and Academic Enrichment Grant until Dec 17, 2024 (7-0)
- Approved sale of surplus property via sealed bid or auction (7-0)
- Approved October 15, 2024 meeting minutes (7-0)
- Approved Personnel Report (7-0)
🗳️ How they voted (2 roll-call votes)
Executive Session
The School Board is meeting in an executive session to receive a legal update and discuss negotiations and contracts. This is a closed session for specific administrative and legal matters.
- Legal update
- Negotiations discussion
- Contracts discussion
Work Session
The Anchorage School District Board will review the 2024 audit, a rightsizing plan, and a proposed high school schedule during a work session. The meeting will conclude with an adjournment to an executive session.
- Review of 2024 Audit Wrap Up Communication
- Discussion of ASD Rightsizing plan
- Presentation on High School Schedule changes
- Adjournment to executive session for legal updates, negotiations, and contracts
The board held a work session featuring presentations on the ACFR, rightsizing, and high school schedules. No substantive policy decisions or votes were recorded during this session.
- Extended Work Session by 15 minutes
Governance Committee Meeting - Revised
The Governance Committee is meeting to discuss several board policies. These discussions cover financial procedures, the management of school properties, and personnel complaints.
- Review of policies 3300, 3305, 3310, 3311, 3311.1.2, and 3311.2 regarding expenditures, purchasing, and bids
- Discussion of BP 3311.2 regarding workforce agreements for construction projects over one million dollars
- Discussion of BP 3280 regarding the sale or lease of school facilities or real properties
- Discussion of BP 3290 regarding gifts, grants, and bequests
- Review of BP 1312.1 on public complaints concerning school personnel and BP 2300 on conflict of interest
The committee discussed several board policies and scheduled them for future review. No final votes or approvals were recorded during the meeting.
- Scheduled BP 3310 for re-review at the November Governance meeting
- Scheduled BP 3280 (Sale or Lease of School Facilities or Real Properties) for the November Governance meeting
- Scheduled BP 3290 (Gifts, Grants and Bequests) for the November Governance meeting
- Scheduled BP 1312.1 (Public Complaints Concerning School Personnel) for the November Governance meeting
- Deferred BP 2300 (Conflict of Interest) until completion of the Purchasing Audit
Communications Committee Meeting
The committee will receive information regarding communications and community engagement. The meeting also includes updates on the AoA and rightsizing processes.
- Communications Update
- Community Engagement Update
- AoA Update
- Rightsizing Update
The meeting consisted of procedural items and information updates. No substantive decisions were recorded in the minutes.
Finance Committee Meeting
The Anchorage School District Finance Committee meets to discuss the Annual Comprehensive Financial Report (ACFR), bus services, and the School Bond. The committee will also review a joint resolution and budget development tools.
- Discussion of ACFR FY24 schedules
- Review of School Bond debt vs facility backlog
- Discussion on BSA (Building Safety Authority) and inflation
- Review of a joint resolution
- Budget development using Polco resident engagement software
The meeting consisted of discussions and information items. No substantive decisions, votes, or approvals were recorded in the minutes.
School Board Meeting - REVISED
The Anchorage School Board approved a consent agenda including personnel changes, surplus property sales, and the October 1 meeting minutes. The board also received reports on student representatives, military affairs, and goal monitoring.
- Approval of Personnel Report (Memorandum #033)
- Approval of surplus property sale (Memorandum #035)
- Approval of October 1, 2024 Regular Meeting Minutes
- Acceptance of Math Proficiency - Grade 8 monitoring report
- Review of Math Proficiency - Grade 8 goal monitoring
The Board approved a one-year contract extension for Superintendent Dr. Jharrett Bryantt and accepted over $14.4 million in federal grants for students with disabilities. Other actions included approving the sale of surplus property and reinstating a student from expulsion.
- Extended Superintendent Dr. Jharrett Bryantt's contract through June 30, 2027 (5-1)
- Accepted Title VI-B Individuals with Disabilities Education and Preschool Disabled Incentive Grants totaling $14,423,986.00 (6-0)
- Accepted $32,400 Migrant Education Literacy Grant (6-0)
- Approved reinstatement from expulsion for student associated with Incident Number 1365779 (6-0)
- Authorized disposal of September 2024 surplus property (6-0)
- Accepted Grade 8 Math Proficiency monitoring report (6-0)
- Approved October 1, 2024 meeting minutes (6-0)
- Approved Personnel Report ASD Memorandum #033 (6-0)
🗳️ How they voted — 1 divided vote
Executive Session
The School Board will meet in an executive session to conduct several non-public items. Discussions include a student hearing, legal updates, negotiations, and contracts.
- Uncontested Student Hearing
- Legal Update
- Negotiations
- Contracts
The board held an executive session to discuss student hearings, legal updates, negotiations, and contracts. No substantive decisions or votes were recorded in the minutes.
Work Session
The Anchorage School Board will hold a work session to discuss a rightsizing proposal. The board will then adjourn to executive session for a legal update, negotiations, and contracts. No formal votes are expected during this session.
- Discussion of rightsizing (school consolidation or closures)
- Adjournment to executive session for legal update, negotiations, and contracts
- Board requests for information (RFI) log available
The board conducted a work session featuring presentations from the Superintendent and district leadership regarding rightsizing. No substantive policy decisions were made during the public portion of the meeting.
- Adjourned to Executive Session for student hearing, legal update, negotiations, and contracts
School Board Meeting
The School Board is reviewing student progress in math proficiency for grade 8. The meeting also includes the consideration of a federal grant to expand Yup’ik immersion programs.
- Acceptance of U.S. Department of Education FY25 Native American Languages Programs NAL@ED Grant for $376,272.00
- Review of Grade 8 Math Proficiency and On Track Credits for grades 9-11
- Approval of the September 17, 2024 Regular Meeting Minutes
- Approval of ASD Memorandum #032 - Personnel Report
The Board approved several grant awards and a contract for dump body chassis. It also authorized a budget transfer for heavy equipment rentals and approved the naming of the Steller Secondary School library. Revisions to policies regarding ceremonies and board roles were also passed.
- Approved $376,272.00 NAL@ED Grant (7-0)
- Approved $1,354,969 Carl D. Perkins federal funds grant (7-0)
- Approved $548,904.00 contract for three 2025 Freightliner chassis with dump bodies (7-0)
- Approved naming the Steller Secondary School library the M.E. Conaway Library (7-0)
- Approved $275,658.00 budget transfer for heavy equipment rentals (7-0)
- Approved revisions to BP 6115 Ceremonies and Observances (7-0)
- Approved revisions to BP 3000 Concepts and Roles (7-0)
- Approved addition to BP 3000 regarding accountability and transparency (6-1)
🗳️ How they voted — 2 divided votes
Work Session
This work session includes discussion of a bond proposal for 2025 and a rightsizing plan for the district. The board will also review requests for information and may adjourn to executive session for legal and contract matters.
- Discussion of 2025 Bond presentation and potential bond proposal
- Review of Final Briefing on ASD Rightsizing plan
- Board may adjourn to executive session for legal update, negotiations, and contracts
The board held a work session featuring presentations from the Superintendent and district directors regarding bond and rightsizing. No substantive policy decisions were made during the session.
- Extended Work Session by 10 minutes
- Adjourned to Executive Session for legal update, negotiations, and contracts
Executive Session
The board will meet in executive session to receive a legal update, discuss ongoing negotiations, and review contract matters. No specific actions or approvals are listed in the agenda.
- Legal update (information)
- Negotiations (discussion)
- Contracts (discussion)
The board held an executive session to receive a legal update and discuss negotiations and contracts. No substantive decisions were recorded in the minutes.
Joint School Board - Assembly Meeting
The Anchorage School District and Assembly will meet to review FY25 budget planning, 2025 bond projects, and rightsizing efforts. The agenda includes informational presentations on legislative sessions, school schedules, and pool agreements.
- FY25 Budget Planning and Local Contribution
- 2025 Bond Projects
- Rightsizing - ASD
- Academies of Anchorage (AoA)
- School Schedule/Start Time Changes
The meeting consisted primarily of informational presentations and discussions. The only substantive actions taken were the approval of the June 7, 2024 meeting minutes and the approval of the meeting agenda.
- Approved June 7, 2024 Meeting Minutes
- Approved meeting agenda
- Approved motion to extend meeting to 12:10 PM
Finance Committee Meeting
The Finance Committee will hear updates on FY24 closeout, including fund balance projections, and receive an enrollment update for FY25. The committee will also discuss the FY26 outlook and a discretionary grants forecast. No votes are scheduled.
- FY24 closeout updates with fund balance projection
- FY25 enrollment and ADM update
- FY26 outlook discussion
- Discretionary grants forecast
The meeting consisted of informational updates and procedural items. No substantive decisions were made.
Communications Committee Meeting
The Anchorage School District Communications Committee will meet to discuss resolutions from the Alaska Association of School Boards, provide updates on community engagement and legislative matters, and review an October community engagement report.
- Discussion of AASB Call for Resolutions
- Communications Update presentation
- Community Engagement Update
- October 2024 Community Engagement Update
- Legislative Update
The committee met to discuss the AASB Call for Resolutions and community engagement. The meeting included legislative and AoA updates. No formal actions were decided or voted upon.
Governance Committee Meeting
The Governance Committee will discuss several board policies, including those on transfer of funds, income, materials fees, sale of property, and gifts (policies 3110, 3200, 3260, 3270, 3280, 3290), adult/student boundaries (BP 4120), comprehensive tobacco and nicotine-free schools (BP 3513.3, 4020, 5131.62), public complaints concerning school personnel (BP 1312.1), student possession of portable electronic devices (BP 5138), and conflict of interest (BP 2300). No votes or decisions are scheduled; this is a discussion-only committee session.
- Review of BP 3110 Transfer of Funds and related financial policies (3200, 3260, 3270, 3280, 3290)
- Discussion of BP 4120 Adult/Student Boundaries
- Review of tobacco and nicotine-free school policies (BP 3513.3, 4020, 5131.62)
- Discussion of BP 5138 Student Possession of Portable Electronic Devices including cell phones
- Review of BP 2300 Conflict of Interest
The committee reviewed several board policies and scheduled most for further discussion in October. Three policies regarding tobacco, nicotine, drugs, and alcohol were moved forward for full School Board approval on October 15.
- Moved BP 3513.3, BP 4020, and BP 5131.62 to October 15 School Board meeting for full approval
- Tabled BP 3280 (Sale or Lease of School Facilities or Real Property) to October meeting
- Tabled BP 3290 (Gifts, Grants and Bequests) to October meeting
- Tabled BP 4120 (Adult/Student Boundaries) to October/November meeting
- Tabled BP 1312.1 (Public Complaints Concerning School Personnel) to October meeting
- Tabled BP 5138 (Student Possession & Use of Portable Electronic Devices) to October meeting
SCWA Project Review AdHoc Committee
The SCWA Project Review AdHoc Committee will discuss the Multi-Site Secure Vestibule Entry Group 5 project for Kasuun, Klatt, and Lake Hood Elementary Schools. The meeting also includes procedural items such as call to order, roll call, and future meeting scheduling. No decisions are listed; only discussion is scheduled for the main item.
- Discussion of Multi-Site Secure Vestibule Entry Group 5 for Kasuun, Klatt, and Lake Hood Elementary Schools
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 decisions are listed; the items are marked as discussion topics. The session will conclude with an adjournment motion.
- 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.
Work Session
The Anchorage School Board held a work session to review a schedule of upcoming meetings and discuss 'rightsizing.' The meeting concluded with a motion to adjourn to an executive session for legal updates, negotiations, and contracts.
- Review of upcoming School Board meetings and public testimony information
- Board Requests for Information (RFI) prioritization
- Discussion of 'rightsizing' with a final draft briefing document provided
- Adjournment to executive session for legal update, negotiations, and contracts
The board held a work session featuring presentations from the Superintendent and district officials regarding rightsizing and board requests for information. 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 approved the consent agenda, which included the September 3, 2024 meeting minutes, the 2024-2025 organization chart, and a personnel report. The board also accepted a College, Career, Life monitoring report.
- Approval of September 3, 2024 Regular Meeting Minutes
- Approval of 2024-2025 Organization Chart
- Personnel Report (Memorandum #026)
- Acceptance of CCL Monitoring Report
- Student Representative Report
The School Board approved the naming of the Bartlett High School wrestling room. The board also approved the 2024-2025 organization chart and a personnel report via the consent agenda.
- Approved naming the Bartlett High School wrestling room the Josh and Caleb Green Wrestling Room (7-0)
- Approved 2024-2025 Anchorage School District organization chart (7-0)
- Approved Personnel Report ASD Memorandum #026 (7-0)
- Accepted CCL monitoring report (7-0)
- Accepted September 3, 2024 Regular Meeting Minutes (7-0)
- Approved the meeting agenda (7-0)
🗳️ How they voted (2 roll-call votes)
Executive Session
The Anchorage School Board convenes an executive session to discuss legal updates, negotiations, and contracts. No public votes or decisions are scheduled; the session is closed to the public per state law.
- Legal Update discussion
- Negotiations discussion
- Contracts discussion
- Adjournment motion
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 Board will hold a work session with a primary discussion on teacher recruitment and retention. The board will also address requests for information and adjourn to executive session for legal updates, negotiations, and contracts. No votes or public hearings are scheduled; the meeting is primarily for information and discussion.
- Discussion on teacher recruitment and retention strategies
- Board Requests for Information (RFI) prioritization
- Adjournment to executive session for legal update, negotiations, and contracts
The board held a work session featuring presentations from district leadership regarding teacher recruitment and retention. No substantive policy decisions or votes were recorded during the public portion of the meeting.
- Adjourned to Executive Session for legal updates, negotiations, and contracts
School Board Meeting
The School Board will review student credit status for grades 9-11 and hear various reports. The meeting includes a consent agenda item regarding contract modifications for school security upgrades.
- Review of On Track Credits and Grades for students in grades 9-11
- Change order and contract modification for Swalling General Contractors, LLC up to $330,000
- Multi-Site Secure Vestibule Upgrades: Group 4 South project at Oceanview Elementary School
The board approved several consent agenda items, including facility upgrades and a contract for copy paper. It also adopted revisions to the harassment, intimidation, and bullying policy and accepted a library renovation donation. Revisions to the Code of Conduct were referred to the Governance Committee.
- Approved $330,000 change order for Multi-Site Secure Vestibule Upgrades (7-0)
- Awarded $1,056,000 copy paper term contract to ODP Business Solutions, LLC (7-0)
- Approved $552,811 transfer from General Fund to Student Nutrition Fund (7-0)
- Approved Personnel Report (7-0)
- Approved August 20, 2024 meeting minutes (7-0)
- Referred Code of Conduct revisions to Governance Committee (7-0)
- Adopted revisions to BP 5131.43 Harassment, Intimidation and Bullying (7-0)
- Accepted $115,000 donation for Sand Lake Elementary Library renovation (7-0)
🗳️ How they voted (3 roll-call votes)
Finance Committee Meeting
The Anchorage School District Finance Committee will discuss the FY25 Audit Plan and consider FY24 budget transfers and FY25 budget revisions. The committee will also review expenses and funding sources for the Academies of Anchorage from FY22 to FY25, and discuss board travel. The meeting includes procedural items and future meeting dates.
- Discussion of FY25 Audit Plan
- Review of FY24 Budget Transfers
- Review of FY25 Budget Revisions
- Review of FY22-FY25 Academies of Anchorage Expenses & Funding Sources
- Discussion of Board Travel
The committee held discussions regarding the FY25 Audit Plan and board travel. Members received information on FY24 budget transfers, FY25 budget revisions, and Academies of Anchorage expenses. No formal votes or decisions were recorded.
- Discussed FY25 Audit Plan
- Discussed Board Travel; Member Higgins to provide a memo to President Holleman
Governance Committee Meeting
The Anchorage School District Governance Committee will discuss proposed revisions to Board Policies 3000 (Budget), 6115 (Ceremonies), 1312.1 (Public Complaints), and 5138 (Cell Phones). The meeting is scheduled for August 29, 2024, at the ASD Education Center.
- Discussion of proposed changes to BP 3000 (Budget)
- Review of proposed revisions to BP 6115 (Ceremonies)
- Discussion of BP 1312.1 (Public Complaints Concerning School Personnel)
- Discussion of BP 5138 (Student Possession & Use of Portable Electronic Devices)
- Upcoming meetings scheduled for September 26 and October 31, 2024
The Governance Committee decided to move revisions for BP3000 and BP6115 to the full Board for the September meeting. Other policy reviews, including BP2300, BP1312.1, and BP5138, were deferred to the September Governance meeting.
- Moved BP3000 revisions to the full Board for September meeting
- Moved BP6115 (Ceremonies and Observances) to the full Board for September meeting
- Tabled BP2300 until September Governance meeting
- Tabled BP1312.1 (Public Complaints Concerning School Personnel) until September Governance meeting
- Tabled BP5138 (Student Possession & Use of Portable Electronic Devices Including Cell Phones) until September Governance meeting
Communications Committee Meeting
The Communications Committee will discuss a communications update that includes a back-to-school launch, expectations for the school year, and legislative information. It will also review a community engagement report for September 2025 and an update on the Academies of Anchorage. The meeting concludes with scheduling information for future committee meetings.
- Communications Update – back-to-school launch, school-year expectations, legislative update
- Community Engagement Update – September 2025 report (PDF attached)
- Academies of Anchorage Update – presentation (PDF attached)
- Upcoming committee meetings scheduled for September 26, 2024 and October 31, 2024
The meeting consisted of updates and discussions regarding communications, community engagement, and the Academies of Anchorage. No substantive decisions were recorded.
SCWA Project Review AdHoc Committee
The SCWA Project Review AdHoc Committee will meet to discuss two specific facility items. The discussion includes the AHU-7 project at the Labar Facility and the Chugiak HS Roof.
- AHU-7 (CP&C Air Handler Project Labar Facility) discussion
- Chugiak HS Roof discussion
The SCWA Project Review AdHoc Committee met to review specific facility projects. Two projects were adopted for inclusion in the Community Work Agreement without objection.
- Adopted AHU-7 (CP&C Air Handler Project Labar Facility) for inclusion in the Community Work Agreement
- Adopted Chugiak HS Roof for inclusion in the Community Work Agreement
Executive Session
The Anchorage School Board is meeting for a closed executive session to discuss negotiations. The session is scheduled for Monday, August 26, 2024, at 12:00 pm via Zoom.
- Adjournment to Executive Session for the purpose of negotiations
- Negotiations discussion during executive session
- Adjournment of Executive Session
The Board met in an executive session to discuss negotiations. No substantive decisions or votes were recorded in the minutes.
Work Session
The Anchorage School Board met for a work session to discuss board travel and the district's rightsizing plan. The meeting concluded with a motion to adjourn to an executive session.
- Board travel discussion
- Rightsizing briefing
- Adjournment to executive session
The Board held a work session featuring presentations on rightsizing and board travel. The topic of board travel was referred to the Finance Committee for further discussion. The meeting adjourned at 5:17pm to enter an executive session.
- Referred board travel topic to the Finance Committee
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, August 20, 2024, at 5:00 pm 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 negotiations and contracts. No substantive decisions or votes were recorded in the minutes.
School Board Meeting
The Anchorage School Board approved a consent agenda that included accepting a guardrail monitoring report and authorizing the submission of 16 capital improvement project grant applications to the state for FY2026 funding. The total estimated cost for the projects is $72,057,330.
- Approval of Consent Agenda
- Acceptance of August 2024 Guardrail Monitoring Report
- Submission of FY2026 Capital Improvement Project Grant Applications
- King Tech High School Roof Replacement ($3,829,327)
- East High School Construction Safety ($8,560,729)
The board approved budget revisions for the 2024-2025 fiscal year and authorized several capital improvement grants for school facilities. It also accepted a $2.3 million federal grant for Indian Education and approved modifications to board goals and guardrails.
- Approved budget revisions and transfers for FY 2024-2025 (7-0)
- Approved modifications to School Board Goals and Guardrails (5-2)
- Authorized $1.7M for Facilities Support Center Ventilation Upgrades and up to $590,000 for Homestead Elementary security (6-0)
- Accepted $2,300,748.22 Title VI Indian Education supplemental grant (6-0)
- Approved $17,672 change order for Ptarmigan Elementary intercom replacement (6-0)
- Tabled revisions to BP 5131.43 Harassment, Intimidation and Bullying until September 3, 2024 (6-1)
- Authorized FY2026 Capital Improvement Project Grant applications to DEED (6-0)
- Approved August 6, 2024 meeting minutes as amended (7-0)
🗳️ How they voted — 3 divided votes
School Board Meeting
The Anchorage School Board met to approve the agenda and vote on the consent agenda, which included approving minutes from regular and special meetings held between March and July 2024. The board also received reports from student and military representatives and committees.
- Approval of March 19, 2024 Regular Meeting Minutes
- Approval of April 9, 2024 Regular Meeting Minutes
- Approval of April 23, 2024 Regular Meeting Minutes
- Approval of May 7, 2024 Regular Meeting Minutes
- Approval of July 8, 2024 Special School Board Meeting Minutes
The board approved a consent agenda including several grant awards and personnel reports. A student associated with Incident Number 1364357 was reinstated from expulsion. Multiple sets of previous meeting minutes were approved.
- Approved $5,780,072 DoD grant for Ursa Major Elementary School design and demolition (7-0)
- Approved $97,867 Alyeska Reading Institute Summer School Grant (7-0)
- Approved $49,817 USDA Farm to School grant (7-0)
- Approved Personnel Report (7-0)
- Approved reinstatement from expulsion for student Incident Number 1364357 (6-1)
- Approved meeting minutes from March 19, April 9, April 23, May 7, May 21, June 4, and July 8 (7-0)
🗳️ How they voted — 1 divided vote
Executive Session
The Anchorage School District Board is meeting in a closed executive session on August 6, 2024. Topics for discussion include an uncontested student hearing, a legal update, negotiations, and contracts. The session is not open to the public and will conclude with an adjournment motion.
- Uncontested Student Hearing (discussion)
- Legal Update (discussion)
- Negotiations (discussion)
- Contracts (discussion)
- Adjournment of Executive Session (action)
The board held an executive session to discuss a student hearing, negotiations, and contracts. The minutes record no substantive decisions or votes.
Work Session
The Anchorage School District Board will hold a work session to review a schedule of upcoming meetings and discuss budget revisions. The meeting will conclude with an adjournment to an executive session.
- Review schedule of upcoming School Board Meetings
- Discuss Budget Revisions
- Adjourn to executive session for legal update, negotiations, and contracts
The board conducted a work session featuring discussions on budget revisions and requests for information. No substantive votes or policy decisions were recorded during the public portion of the meeting.
- Adjourned to Executive Session for student hearing, legal update, negotiations, and contracts
Special School Board Meeting
The Anchorage School Board will vote on a single action item: approving a $262,786 change order and contract modification for Bettye Davis East Anchorage High School safety upgrades. The change order covers demolishing unreinforced masonry walls discovered during construction and replacing them with safer metal stud walls. The total revised contract amount is $6,343,022.38, funded by a 2023 bond.
- Approval of change order and contract modification (PCO#001) for Bettye Davis East Anchorage High School safety upgrades, adding $262,786 to HPM, Inc.'s contract (revised total $6,343,022.38).
The School Board approved a contract modification for safety upgrades at Bettye Davis East Anchorage High School. The action increases the project total to $6,343,022.38.
- Approved $262,786 change order and contract modification to HPM, Inc. for Bettye Davis East Anchorage High School Safety Upgrades Academic Area (7-0)
🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
Board Retreat
The Anchorage School Board is holding a retreat to review math and reading data, set goals, and discuss school start times. The meeting also includes a session on the Open Meetings Act and a board self-assessment.
- Math data review and goal setting
- Reading data review and goal setting
- Discussion on school start times
- Open Meetings Act refresher
- Board self-assessment
Board Retreat
The School Board is meeting for a retreat to conduct a Robert's Rules refresher and discuss school start times. The session includes an executive session for negotiations and legal updates.
- Robert's Rules refresher discussion
- Executive session for negotiations and legal updates
- Discussion on school start times
- Review of board room safety protocols
Joint School Board - Assembly Meeting - AMENDED
The Anchorage School District Board and Assembly are meeting to hold a Q&A session regarding the FY25 budget. The bodies will also discuss school consolidations and other mutual concerns including the SRO program and correspondence schools.
- FY25 Budget Q&A
- Discussion on School Consolidations
- SRO Program information
- Academies of Anchorage information
- Correspondence Schools information
The joint meeting consisted primarily of reports and discussions. The only substantive action taken was the approval of the March 29, 2024, meeting minutes.
- Approved March 29, 2024 meeting minutes
🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
Communications Committee Meeting
The Communications Committee will hold a discussion on various topics including graduation logistics, school start time changes, the transition to middle school, back-to-school planning, the Academies of Anchorage program, and rightsizing the district. They will also receive a community engagement update and a legislative update with attached reports. No formal votes are scheduled.
- Communications Update covering graduations, school start times, move to middle school, back to school, Academies of Anchorage, and rightsizing ASD
- Community Engagement Update (attached PDF)
- Legislative Update with bill tracking and end-of-session report (attached PDFs)
The committee met to receive updates on communications, community engagement, and legislation. No substantive decisions or votes were recorded during the meeting.
Governance Committee Meeting
The Anchorage School District Governance Committee will discuss revisions to harassment policies and review the scope of a procurement audit. The meeting also includes a presentation on a complaint audit and a review of board policies regarding administrative staff organization.
- Review of Superintendent contract and evaluation policy (BP 2121, 2123)
- Discussion on BP 5131.43 Harassment, Intimidation and Bullying revision
- Presentation on complaint audit findings
- Review of procurement audit scope for FY24
- Discussion on BP 6115 Ceremonies and Observances
The committee agreed to move the revision of BP5131.43 regarding harassment, intimidation, and bullying to the full Board for the first meeting in August. Other policy reviews and audits were discussed, and a decision on ceremonies and observances was deferred.
- Moved BP5131.43 Harassment, Intimidation and Bullying Revision to the full Board for August
- Moved BP 6115 Ceremonies and Observances to the next Governance Committee meeting
- Set deadline to finalize decision on BP6115 at the August committee meeting
Finance Committee Meeting
The Anchorage School District Finance Committee will discuss the FY24 Fund Balance Projection and receive a legislative update, including HB 268 and the FY25 Maintenance Final List. The meeting is procedural, with call to order, roll call, and adjournment.
- Discussion of FY 24 Fund Balance Projection
- Legislative Update with HB 268 Summary and FY25 Maintenance Final List attachments
The Finance Committee met to discuss the fund balance and receive a legislative update. No substantive decisions or votes were recorded during the meeting.
Executive Session
The Anchorage School District Board will hold a closed executive session to discuss an uncontested student hearing, receive a legal update, and discuss negotiations and contracts. No public votes or decisions are scheduled.
- Uncontested Student Hearing
- Legal Update
- Negotiations discussion
- Contracts discussion
The Board met in Executive Session to discuss an uncontested student hearing. No actions were taken regarding legal updates, negotiations, or contracts.
- Discussed uncontested student hearing
- Adjourned Executive Session at 5:35 pm
Work Session
The Anchorage School Board will hold a work session to review a system of behavioral health services for students and receive an update on school consolidation. The meeting will also include a discussion on the Academies of Anchorage.
- System of Behavioral Health Services for Students
- School Consolidation Update
- Academies of Anchorage
- Adjournment to executive session for student hearings, legal updates, negotiations, and contracts
The board held discussions regarding the system of behavioral health services for students and received an update on school consolidation. No substantive votes or policy decisions were recorded during the session. The meeting concluded with an adjournment to executive session.
- Adjourned to Executive Session for student hearings, legal updates, negotiations, and contracts
School Board Meeting
The Anchorage School Board will vote on a consent agenda that includes accepting a $372,764 grant for newcomer English Language Learner service improvement and expansion, approving a personnel report, and accepting a reading proficiency monitoring report. The meeting also includes reports from the Military and Native Advisory Committees, and public comment on school start times and Academies of Anchorage.
- ASD Memorandum #164: Acceptance of FY2025 Newcomer ELL Service Improvement and Expansion grant for $372,764
- ASD Memorandum #163: Personnel Report covering employment, assignment changes, promotions, and departures
- Outcome Monitoring Reading Proficiency Report accepted
- Written public comments on Academies of Anchorage (Memorandum #162) and school start times
The board approved the Academies of Anchorage Master Plan with an amendment regarding future collaboration, resource allocation, and parental choice for students in grades 10-12. The board also accepted several federal grants for school infrastructure and language services, and approved two equipment donations.
- Approved Academies of Anchorage Master Plan as amended (Passed)
- Approved expulsion of student associated with Incident Number 1397411 (Passed)
- Accepted $372,764 grant for Newcomer ELL Service Improvement and Expansion (Passed)
- Accepted $299,250 FEMA grant for Goldenview Middle School drainage study (Passed)
- Accepted $178,500 FEMA grant for Bettye Davis East Anchorage High School seismic assessment (Passed)
- Accepted $100,000 workout equipment donation for Mears Middle School (Passed)
- Accepted $100,000 workout equipment donation for Romig Middle School (Passed)
- Denied amendment to expand parental choice alternatives to grades 9-12 (3-4)
🗳️ How they voted — 3 divided votes
SCWA Project Review AdHoc Committee
The SCWA Project Review AdHoc Committee will discuss the Bartlett Intercom project, based on a May 23 document. The meeting is procedural with a single discussion item. Upcoming meetings are scheduled as needed.
- Discussion of Bartlett Intercom project (agenda item B.1)
The SCWA Project Review AdHoc Committee met to review project scopes. The committee voted to exempt the Bartlett Intercom project from the SCWA process. The Facilities/Maintenance AHU-7 project was not ready for review and was deferred to a future meeting.
- Exempted Bartlett Intercom project from SCWA
Special Finance Committee Meeting
The Anchorage School District Special Finance Committee is meeting to discuss the Academies of Anchorage. The meeting is scheduled to be held remotely.
- Discussion regarding Academies of Anchorage
The committee met to discuss the Academies of Anchorage. No substantive decisions, votes, or approvals were recorded in the minutes.
SCWA Project Review AdHoc Committee
The SCWA Project Review AdHoc Committee is meeting to discuss potential projects at two school sites. The session focuses on reviewing project documentation for Kincaid Elementary and College Gate Elementary.
- Discussion of Kincaid Elementary School Site
- Discussion of College Gate ES Roof Replacement & Seismic Structural Upgrades
The committee approved the Kincaid Elementary School site project to use the SCWA process. It also voted to exempt the College Gate ES Roof Replacement & Seismic Structural Upgrades project from the process to avoid timeline delays.
- Approved Kincaid Elementary School project to utilize SCWA process
- Exempted College Gate ES Roof Replacement & Seismic Structural Upgrades project from SCWA process
School Board Meeting
The Anchorage School Board will vote on revisions to Board Policy 0411 regarding service animals (second reading) and approve the consent agenda including the personnel report. The board will also receive reports on math proficiency and reading goal monitoring, and hear public comments.
- Revision of BP 0411 Service Animals (second reading) for approval
- Personnel Report (ASD Memo #142) including hires, changes, and departures
- Math Proficiency Goal Monitoring report
- Reading Technical Report
- Public comment period with 15 written comments submitted
The School Board approved a major construction contract for Inlet View Elementary and a master plan for Bartlett High School. The board also adopted a new employment agreement for TOTEM Association workers and approved several consent agenda items including custodial supplies and curriculum funding.
- Approved $37,679,254 GMP contract for Inlet View Elementary School replacement
- Approved master plan and space planning for Bartlett High School renewal project
- Adopted Tentative Agreement for TOTEM Association of Educational Support Personnel (July 1, 2024 - June 30, 2027)
- Approved $300,000 transfer for FlexPoint online curriculum for AKChoice Virtual
- Awarded custodial supplies contract to WCP Solutions (estimated $683,038.14 annually)
- Sent BP 6115 Ceremonies and Observances revisions back to Governance Committee
- Tabled BB 9271 Code of Conduct revisions until September 3rd meeting
- Approved revisions to BP 0411 Service Animals
🗳️ How they voted — 2 divided votes
Work Session
During this work session, the Anchorage School Board will discuss four topics: Stop It Data, Academies of Anchorage (AoA), school start times Q&A, and transitioning 6th graders to middle school Q&A. The board will also address requests for information (RFIs) and adjourn to executive session for legal updates, negotiations, and contracts.
- Discussion of Stop It Data (behavior reporting system)
- Discussion of Academies of Anchorage (AoA) program
- Q&A on school start times
- Q&A on moving 6th grade to middle school
- Adjournment to executive session for legal, negotiations, and contracts
The Board held a work session featuring discussions on Stop It data, Academies of Anchorage, school start times, and 6th grade transitions to middle school. No formal votes or policy decisions were recorded during the public session.
- Adjourned to Executive Session for legal updates, negotiations, and contracts
Executive Session
This is a procedural executive session of the Anchorage School Board. The agenda lists discussions of a legal update, negotiations, and contracts, but no specific details or decisions are disclosed. The board will also handle roll call and adjournment. The session is closed to the public.
- Legal update discussion
- Negotiations discussion
- Contracts discussion
- Call to order and roll call
- Motion to adjourn
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 5:25pm
Work Session
The Anchorage School Board will hold a work session to discuss two topics: the Academies of Anchorage program and potential changes to school start times. No votes are scheduled; this is a discussion and information-gathering session. The board will also adjourn to executive session for legal updates, negotiations, and contracts.
- Discussion of Academies of Anchorage program (presentation attached)
- Discussion of school start times (presentation attached)
- Adjournment to executive session for legal update, negotiations, and contracts
The Board conducted a work session featuring presentations on the Academies of Anchorage and school start times. No substantive policy decisions or votes were recorded. The meeting concluded with a move into executive session.
- Adjourned to Executive Session for legal update, negotiations, and contracts
School Board Meeting
The Anchorage School Board will hold its regular meeting on May 7, 2024, including the adjournment of the 2023-24 board, oath of office for new members, and organization of the 2024-25 board with officer elections. The board will also vote on a consent agenda that includes accepting a $111,563 federal grant for a student nutrition food system transformation project and approving a Master SCWA Template. A math proficiency goal monitoring report will be presented, and public comment will be heard.
- Consent agenda includes acceptance of $111,563 FY24 PLANTS grant for Anchorage Student Nutrition Food System Transformation Project
- Approval of Master SCWA Template for solicitations of qualifying projects
- Math Proficiency Goal Monitoring Report presented as information
- Oath of office for new 2024-25 school board members and election of officers (President, Vice President, Clerk, Treasurer)
- Adjournment of 2023-24 school board (sine die)
🗳️ How they voted (2 roll-call votes)
Executive Session
The Anchorage School Board will hold a closed-door executive session on May 7, 2024, to discuss legal updates, negotiations, and contracts. The meeting is scheduled to begin at 5:00 pm in 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.
Communications Committee Meeting - CANCELLED
The Anchorage School District Communications Committee meeting scheduled for May 2, 2024, was cancelled. The agenda included discussion topics such as school start times, community engagement updates, and upcoming meetings.
- Cancelled meeting
- School start times discussion
- Community engagement update
- Upcoming meetings discussion
- Legislative update
Finance Committee Meeting
The Anchorage School District Finance Committee met on May 2, 2024 to discuss several items. Members reviewed a P‑card internal audit report, received an update on grant funding and its outlook, and heard a maintenance of equity update. The agenda also noted the next meeting scheduled for June 6, 2024. No formal decisions are indicated in the agenda.
- P‑card internal audit report review
- Grant funding update and outlook
- Maintenance of equity update
- Upcoming meeting scheduled for June 6, 2024
The committee met to discuss the P-card Internal Audit Report and the Maintenance of Equity Update. Members also received an update on grant funding and outlook. No formal votes or decisions were recorded in the minutes.
Governance Committee Meeting - REVISED
The Anchorage School District Governance Committee will discuss revisions to over a dozen board policies, including those on student conduct, fundraising, advertising, and use of facilities. They will also conduct a final review of policies on district goals and student learning objectives, and receive an operations audit update. A revision to BP 9271 Code of Conduct is up for discussion.
- Policy review: BP 1313 (willful disruption), BP 1321 (solicitation of funds), BP 1322 (public performances), BP 1325 (advertising), BP 1325.1 (commercials), BP 1330 (use of school facilities), BP 1340 (access to district records), BP 1400 (relations with other agencies), BP 1410 (interagency cooperation for safety), BP 1700 (relations with private industry)
- Final review of BP 0000 (concepts and roles), BP 0200 (goals for the school district), BP 0210 (objectives for student learning)
- Operations audit update
- Revision of BP 9271 Code of Conduct
The committee moved to send three board policies regarding concepts, roles, goals, and student learning objectives to the School Board for adoption. The committee also planned to bring a revised Code of Conduct policy to the May 23 board meeting for non-action. Discussions on policy reviews and operations audits were held without recorded decisions.
- Moved BP 0000 Concepts and Roles, BP 0200 Goals for the School District, and BP 0210 Objective for Student Learning to Board Meeting for adoption
- Moved to bring revised BP 9271 Code of Conduct to 5/23/24 School Board Meeting for Non-Action
Reorganizational Meeting
The Anchorage School District Board of Education will hold a reorganizational meeting to elect officers and assign committee members. The meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, April 30, 2024, at 6:00 p.m. in the School Board Conference Room.
- Election of Board Officers (President, Vice President, Clerk, Treasurer)
- Discussion of Board Committee Assignments
- Discussion of School and Community Council Assignments
- Meeting at 5530 E. Northern Lights Blvd.
- Meeting time: 6:00pm – 7:00pm
CWA Meeting
The CWA Committee of the Anchorage School District will hold a primarily procedural meeting, with the only substantive agenda item being a discussion of the CWA template (collective wage agreement template) as outlined in an attached document. No votes or decisions are scheduled.
- Discussion of the CWA Template (attached file M139A - BCTC CWA Template 12.21.23.pdf)
Work Session
The School Board will hold a work session to discuss school consolidations and a CCL Q&A. The meeting includes a review of Board Requests for Information and an adjournment to executive session for legal updates, negotiations, and contracts.
- Discussion on consolidations (Rightsizing ASD)
- CCL Q&A
- Review of Board Requests for Information (RFI) log
- Executive session for legal updates, negotiations, and contracts
The Board held discussions regarding consolidations and a CCL Q&A. No substantive policy decisions or votes were recorded during the public portion of the meeting.
- Adjourned to Executive Session for legal updates, negotiations, and contracts
School Board Meeting
The Anchorage School Board will hold a regular session with reports, goal monitoring, and public comment, followed by a consent agenda vote. The consent agenda includes acceptance of the College, Career, Life Ready monitoring report, approval of Guardrail #3 on employee performance, meeting minutes, a personnel report, and the Portrait of a Graduate document.
- Acceptance of CCL Monitoring Report on cumulative GPA (grades 9-12)
- Approval of Guardrail #3: Superintendent will not allow unsatisfactory employee performance to go unaddressed
- Approval of Personnel Report (ASD Memorandum #123) including hires, departures, and promotions
- Approval of Portrait of a Graduate (ASD Memorandum #128)
The board approved several high-value construction contracts and a new employment agreement with the Anchorage Council of Education. It also passed a resolution urging the State Board of Education to implement correspondence school regulations and authorized over $4.3M in FEMA capital fund allocations.
- Approved $6,080,236.38 contract for Bettye Davis East Anchorage High School safety improvements (7-0)
- Approved $3,800,741.25 contract for Spring Hill Elementary School roof replacement (7-0)
- Approved $1,285,700 contract for Acer Chromebooks (7-0)
- Approved allocation of $4,312,385 from General Funds and $1,195,235 from Bond Project Balances for Capital Projects (7-0)
- Adopted Tentative Agreement with Anchorage Council of Education for July 1, 2024, to June 30, 2027 (7-0)
- Passed resolution calling on State Board of Education to implement correspondence school regulations (7-0)
- Approved ASD-created curriculum for Biology and Physical Science (7-0)
- Approved school board reporting calendar for 2023-2028 (7-0)
🗳️ How they voted (5 roll-call votes)
Executive Session
The Anchorage School District Board will meet in executive session to discuss a legal update, negotiations, and contracts. No public decisions are expected, as the session is closed to the public.
- 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 at 5:57pm
Executive Session
The Anchorage School District Board is meeting in executive session to receive a legal update. No public votes or decisions are scheduled; the meeting is confidential under executive session rules.
- Legal Update (discussion item)
The Board met in executive session to receive a legal update. No substantive decisions or votes were recorded in the minutes.
Work Session
The Anchorage School Board will discuss a high school science curriculum review and a question-and-answer session on CCL (likely Career and College Readiness). The meeting will then adjourn to executive session for legal updates, negotiations, and contracts.
- Discussion of high school science curriculum review (HS Science Curriculum Review Rec 2024.pdf)
- CCL Q&A session
- Adjournment to executive session for legal update, negotiations, and contracts
The board held a work session featuring discussions on the science curriculum and a CCL Q&A. No substantive votes or policy decisions were recorded during the public portion of the meeting.
- Adjourned to Executive Session for legal updates, negotiations, and contracts (5:05pm)
School Board Meeting
The Anchorage School District School Board met to review student and English Language Learner updates and goal monitoring reports. The Board approved a contract for digital copiers and services. The meeting also included reports on alcohol tax strategic planning.
- Awarded contract to Kelley Connect Co. for districtwide black & white digital copiers and services not to exceed $2,774,619.00 (July 1, 2024 - June 30, 2027, with a two-year option)
The board approved a multi-year contract for digital copiers and services and passed a health education policy. They also authorized budget transfers for visitor management hardware and software.
- Approved $2,774,619.00 contract for digital copiers and services with Kelley Connect Co. (7-0)
- Approved BP 5041 - Health Education (7-0)
- Approved $400,191 in budget transfers for Raptor Visitor Management kiosk hardware and software (7-0)
- Approved Personnel Report 122 (7-0)
- Tabled February 6, 2024 Regular Meeting Minutes (7-0)
- Approved revised November 21, 2023 meeting minutes (7-0)
- Approved meeting minutes for Dec 19, 2023, Jan 9, 2024, Jan 23, 2024, Feb 20, 2024, Feb 27, 2024, and Mar 5, 2024 (7-0)
🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call 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, April 9, 2024, at the School Board Conference Room.
- Legal update discussion
- Negotiations discussion
- Contracts discussion
- Adjournment of executive session
The board met in executive session to receive a legal update and discuss negotiations and contracts. No substantive decisions or votes were recorded in the minutes.
Communications Committee Meeting
The Anchorage School District Communications Committee will meet to discuss updates on communications and community engagement. The meeting will be held in-person and remotely at the ASD Education Center.
- Communications Update
- Community Engagement Update
- Upcoming meetings: May 2, 2024
- Upcoming meetings: June 6, 2024
The meeting consisted of procedural items and informational updates. No substantive decisions were made.
Finance Committee Meeting
The Anchorage School District Finance Committee will meet remotely to discuss teacher salary competitiveness, fund balance projections, and the FY25 budget update.
- Discussion on Alaska teacher salary competitiveness
- Review of FY 24 Fund Balance Projections
- FY25 Budget Update
- Legislative Update
- Upcoming meetings scheduled for May 2 and June 6, 2024
The committee met to discuss teacher salary competitiveness, fund balance projections, the FY25 budget update, and legislative updates. No substantive decisions were made during the meeting.
Governance Committee Meeting
The committee is scheduled to discuss several board policies regarding school-connected organizations, volunteers, and public complaints. Discussions also include student achievement evaluation, employee social media use, and ceremonies or observances.
- Policy review of BP 1240, 1250, 1260, 1311, and various complaint policies (BP 1312 series)
- Discussion of AR 5121 regarding grades and evaluation of student achievement
- Discussion of AR 1114 regarding employee social media use guidelines
- Review of BP 6115 concerning ceremonies and observances
- Final review of BP 0000, BP 0200, and BP 0210
The Governance Committee reviewed several policies and administrative regulations. Four proposed resolutions were passed as amended to the Board. A final review of concepts, roles, and district goals was tabled until May 2, 2024.
- Proposed Resolution #1 passed to the Board as amended
- Proposed Resolution #2 passed to the Board as amended
- Proposed Resolution #3 passed to the Board as amended
- Proposed Resolution #4 passed to the Board as amended
- Tabled final review of BP 0000, BP 0200, and BP 0210 until May 2, 2024
Joint School Board - Assembly Meeting
The Anchorage School Board and Assembly will hold a joint meeting to review the 2024-2025 operating budget, capital improvement needs, and other mutual concerns.
- Approval of agenda
- Review of 2024-2025 operating budget
- Discussion of capital improvement needs
- Review of Comprehensive Plan (Land Use Matters)
- Discussion of 2024-2025 school year changes
Work Session
The Anchorage School District Board of Education held a work session on March 19, 2024, to discuss the Academies of Anchorage CCL. The meeting concluded with a motion to adjourn to an executive session for legal updates, negotiations, and contracts.
- Discussion of Academies of Anchorage CCL
- Adjournment to executive session for legal updates
- Adjournment to executive session for negotiations
- Adjournment to executive session for contracts
The board held a work session featuring updates on College Career Life (CCL) Ready. No substantive policy or financial decisions were recorded during the session.
- Extended Work Session by 10 minutes
- Adjourned to Executive Session for legal update, negotiations, and contracts
School Board Meeting
The board voted to approve a $2,928,000 contract to Orion Construction Inc. for the Purchasing-Warehouse Roof Replacement and Seismic Structural Upgrades. The board also discussed the College, Career, Life (CCL) goal monitoring report and heard public comment.
- Voted to award contract for Purchasing-Warehouse roof replacement and seismic upgrades to Orion Construction Inc., $2,928,000
- Discussed the College, Career, Life (CCL) goal monitoring report
- Accepted the CCL Monitoring Report as part of the consent agenda
- Held public comment session with student comment and general public comment
The board approved several consent agenda items, including two major equipment and facility contracts. They also adopted a resolution supporting the reemployment of retired teachers and accepted a monitoring report on College, Career, Life goals.
- Approved $2,928,000 contract to Orion Construction Inc. for Purchasing-Warehouse Roof Replacement and Seismic Structural Upgrades (7-0)
- Approved $876,801.57 contract to World Wide Technology for networking equipment (7-0)
- Adopted resolution supporting the reemployment of retired teachers under AS 14.20.136 (7-0)
- Accepted the College, Career, Life (CCL) Monitoring Report (7-0)
- Approved the Personnel Report (7-0)
- Approved Operating Budget Transfers over $30,000 for January Monthly Report FY 2023-2024 (7-0)
🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
Executive Session
The Anchorage School Board is meeting for an executive session on March 19, 2024, to discuss legal updates, negotiations, and contracts. The meeting is held at the School Board Conference Room on Northern Lights Boulevard.
- 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 legal updates, negotiations, and contracts. No substantive decisions or votes were recorded in the minutes.
Finance Committee Meeting
The Finance Committee will discuss adopted FY25 budget changes and follow-up with the Assembly. They will also receive legislative updates. The meeting is procedural with no specific votes or dollar amounts listed.
- Review of adopted FY25 budget changes and Assembly follow-up
- Legislative updates
The committee reviewed adopted FY25 budget changes and Assembly follow-up. Legislative updates were also discussed. No substantive decisions or votes were recorded.
Communications Committee Meeting
The Communications Committee will discuss a communications update covering school start times campaigns (6th to Middle and Start Times Campaign Plans) and a Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Community Engagement update, including the Board's Community Engagement Plan. The committee also reviews a CCL/AoA item.
- Communications Update with 6th to Middle Campaign Plan and Start Times Campaign Plan files
- Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Community Engagement Update with Community Engagement Plan and update document
- CCL/AoA discussion with why statement and program oversight group file
The meeting consisted of procedural items and informational updates. No substantive decisions were recorded in the minutes.
Governance Committee Meeting
The Anchorage School District Governance Committee will discuss proposed revisions to Board Policies 1240 through 1312.4, including a new policy on health education. The meeting will also cover ceremonial observances and school board minutes.
- Policy review: School-connected organizations, volunteers, and public complaints
- Discussion of Proposed BP 5131 - Health Education
- BP 6115 Ceremonies and Observances
- Review of BB 9324 - School Board Minutes
- Upcoming meetings scheduled for April 4 and May 2, 2024
The committee reviewed several policies and moved an amended version of the health education policy to the Board for review. Other policy discussions were deferred or noted as informational.
- Moved amended BP 5041 (Health Education) to the Board for review
- Moved BP 6115 (Ceremonies and Observances) to April or May
Work Session
The Anchorage School District board will hold a work session to review upcoming meeting schedules and address board requests for information. Members will discuss an update on the 6th‑grade to middle‑school planning. The session will conclude with a motion to move to an executive session for legal updates, negotiations, and contracts.
- Board Requests for Information (items to be prioritized)
- 6th‑grade to middle‑school planning update discussion
- Adjournment to executive session for legal update, negotiations, and contracts
The board received a planning update regarding the transition from 6th grade to middle school. No substantive policy or budget decisions were recorded during the session. The meeting 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 authorization for a design-build delivery method for fire alarm upgrades at Fairview, William Tyson, Kincaid, Chugiak, Wendler, and Service High School Little Gym. The board also received reports on college/career/life technical education and reading proficiency, and heard public comments.
- Approved design-build fire alarm upgrades at Fairview, William Tyson, Kincaid, Chugiak, Wendler, and Service High School Little Gym
- Approved personnel report (ASD Memo #115) covering hires, departures, and promotions
- Received College, Career, Life Technical Report (CCL) and Reading Proficiency monitoring reports
- Heard public comment including written testimony from Owen Spooner
The board approved the consent agenda, which included authorizing a specific delivery method for fire alarm projects at six schools. The board also approved a personnel report and the disposal of surplus property.
- Approved the meeting agenda (7-0)
- Approved the Consent Agenda (7-0)
- Approved Personnel Report (ASD Memorandum #115) (7-0)
- Authorized Design/Build delivery method for fire alarm upgrades at Fairview Elementary, William Tyson Elementary, Kincaid Elementary, Chugiak Elementary, Wendler Middle School, and Service High School Little Gym (7-0)
- Authorized disposal of surplus property via sealed bid or public auction (ASD Memorandum #113) (7-0)
🗳️ How they voted (2 roll-call votes)
Executive Session
The Anchorage School Board convened for a closed executive session on March 5, 2024, to discuss legal updates, negotiations, and contracts. The meeting was held at the School Board Conference Room on E. Northern Lights Blvd.
- 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 were recorded in the minutes.
School Board Special Meeting
The Anchorage School Board approved a preliminary budget for fiscal year 2025 with an upper limit spending authority of $894,240,584. The board also approved an amendment to reverse proposed teacher and staff cuts and added language regarding the impact of Senate Bill 140 on education funding.
- FY 2025 Preliminary Budget with $894,240,584 upper limit
- Amendment to reverse elimination of 10 holdback teacher FTE
- Amendment to reverse elimination of 36.30 teacher FTE
- Amendment to reverse elimination of 5 Immersion FTE
- Amendment to reverse elimination of 18 IGNITE FTE
The School Board approved the FY 2024-2025 Preliminary Budget with an upper limit spending authority of $894,240,584. The budget includes an amendment to increase the municipal upper limit by $8,780,991 to reverse several proposed staff eliminations. Multiple proposed budget reductions and program discontinuations were defeated.
- Approved FY 2024-2025 Preliminary Budget with $894,240,584 spending authority (6-1)
- Approved Amendment #1 to increase budget upper limit by $8,780,991 to reverse teacher and staff cuts (7-0)
- Denied reduction of $44,000 for Council of the Great City Schools membership (2-5)
- Denied discontinuation of Middle School Model for $3.9M savings (1-6)
- Denied 5% reduction of non-classroom administrative costs for $2,245,000 (1-6)
- Denied elimination of 6th grade transfer to middle school for $1.6M savings (2-5)
- Approved meeting agenda (7-0)
🗳️ How they voted — 1 divided vote
Work Session
The Anchorage School Board holds a work session to discuss the FY 2024-2025 Financial Plan and Budget. The meeting includes a roll call, board requests for information, and adjournment to executive session for legal update, negotiations, and contracts.
- Discussion of FY 2024-2025 Financial Plan and Budget
- Adjournment to executive session for legal update, negotiations, and contracts
- Board Requests for Information prioritization
The Board held a work session to discuss the FY 2024-2025 Financial Plan and Budget. No substantive 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 approved a consent agenda including personnel changes and monitoring reports. The meeting also featured a superintendent update and a public comment period.
- Approval of Personnel Report (Memorandum #099)
- Acceptance of Reading Proficiency Goal Monitoring Report
- Acceptance of Guardrail #4 Monitoring Report
- Superintendent Update on FY25 Budget
- Public comment period with 38 written submissions
The board approved several contracts and grants via the consent agenda, including a fire alarm replacement for Goldenview Middle School. The board also accepted grants for career technical education and alcohol tax prevention. Three sets of previous meeting minutes were tabled until March 7, 2024.
- Approved $867,444 contract for Goldenview Middle School Fire Alarm Replacement (7-0)
- Approved contract for wide area network and internet services to Alaska Communications Internet, LLC (7-0)
- Accepted $100,000 Municipality of Anchorage Alcohol Tax Prevention Grant (7-0)
- Accepted $74,999 DEED Grant for Biotechnology CTE programs (7-0)
- Approved Personnel Report (7-0)
- Approved revisions to Board Policy 1340 regarding district records (7-0)
- Approved revisions to Board Policies 3523 and 3580 regarding email and records (7-0)
- Tabled December 19, January 9, and January 23 meeting minutes (7-0)
🗳️ How they voted (2 roll-call votes)
Governance Committee Meeting
The Anchorage School District Governance Committee will meet to discuss proposed health policies, review existing district policies, and consider a resolution regarding retired teachers. The meeting will be held in-person and remotely.
- Discussion of Proposed BP 5131 Health Policy
- Review of Policies 1240, 1250, 1260, and 1312
- Discussion of Tobacco and Nicotine Free Schools policies
- Discussion of Resolution in Support of Reemployment of Retired Teachers
- Upcoming meetings scheduled for March 7 and April 4, 2024
The committee held discussions regarding proposed health policies and a review of several existing policies. No substantive decisions or votes were recorded in the minutes.
Finance Committee Meeting
The Anchorage School District Finance Committee will meet remotely to discuss the FY 25 budget, review prior budget cuts, and examine the fiscal impact of state legislative bills.
- Discussion of FY 25 budget updates
- Review of prior budget cuts implemented by ASD
- Fiscal impact of SB 140 and other legislative bills
- Upcoming meetings scheduled for March 7 and April 4, 2024
The meeting consisted of discussions regarding FY 25 budget updates, the fiscal impact of SB 140 and other bills, prior budget cuts, and Health/Art/STEAM. No substantive decisions were recorded in the minutes.
Communications Committee Meeting
The committee will discuss communications updates and sessions outreach. Members will also review a community engagement update.
- Communications Update discussion
- Sessions Outreach discussion
- Community Engagement Update discussion
The committee met to discuss communications, sessions outreach, and community engagement. No substantive decisions were recorded in the minutes.
School Board Meeting
The Anchorage School Board will receive a technical report on reading proficiency as part of goal monitoring, and vote on a consent agenda that includes accepting a math proficiency monitoring report and approving two personnel reports covering new hires, departures, and changes. Public comment is scheduled with written testimony already submitted from ten residents.
- Reading Proficiency Technical Report presented as information
- Math Proficiency Goal Monitoring Report to be accepted via consent agenda
- ASD Memorandum #085 and #098 - Personnel Reports approving employment changes
The Board approved a new employment agreement for Superintendent Dr. Jharrett Bryantt and authorized several funding transfers and contracts. This included a multi-million dollar security project for Homestead Elementary and funds to move 6th graders to middle schools.
- Approved Superintendent contract for Dr. Jharrett Bryantt through June 30, 2026 (6-1)
- Approved $4,306,731 contract for Homestead Elementary School Security & Safety Improvements to Roger Hickel Contracting, Inc. (7-0)
- Approved $3,693,618 transfer to support moving 6th graders to middle schools for FY 2023-24 (7-0)
- Approved acceptance of $330,000 FY 2024 Alaska Strong Continuation Grant Funding (7-0)
- Approved Personnel Reports ASD Memorandum #085 and #098 (7-0)
- Accepted Math Proficiency Goal Monitoring Report (7-0)
🗳️ How they voted — 1 divided vote
Work Session
The Anchorage School Board holds a work session to discuss the FY25 Budget, then adjourns to executive session for legal updates, negotiations, and contracts. No votes on the budget are taken.
- Discussion of the FY25 Budget (brief attached)
- Motion to adjourn to executive session for legal update, negotiations, and contracts (approved unanimously)
- Board requests for information (RFI) log prioritized but not discussed
The Board held a discussion regarding the FY25 Budget with the Chief Financial Officer and Senior Director of Management/Budget. No formal votes or decisions were recorded 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 Anchorage School Board will meet in a closed executive session to discuss legal updates, negotiations, and contracts. The meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, February 6, 2024, 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 substantive decisions or votes were recorded in the minutes.
Work Session
The Anchorage School District Board will hold a work session on Jan 23, 2024. Members will review Board Requests for Information and hear an update on recruitment and retention efforts. The meeting will then adjourn to an executive session for a legal update, negotiations, and contracts.
- Board Requests for Information (RFI) items
- Update on ASD recruitment and retention efforts
- Adjournment to executive session for legal update, negotiations, and contracts
The Board held a work session featuring updates from the Superintendent and human resources staff regarding recruitment and retention. No substantive policy or budget decisions were made during the session.
- Extended Work Session by 15 minutes
- Adjourned to Executive Session for legal updates, negotiations, and contracts
School Board Meeting
The School Board met to review math proficiency goals and receive reports from the Student Representative. The session included a report on four resolutions passed by the Student Advisory Board regarding student representation, GPA policies, and college class weighting.
- Resolution 2023-04: Establishment, Rights and Voting Privileges of Student School Board Members
- Resolution 2023-05: Allows College Classes to be Weighed on a 5.0 Scale in High School
- Resolution 2023-07: ASD Transfer Student’s GPA/Class Rank Policy
- Resolution 2023-06: Region Spirit Award
- Review of January 2024 Math Proficiency monitoring
The board approved several high-value construction contracts for school roof replacements and security upgrades. They also authorized the sale of surplus property, a lease extension for the Boniface Center, and new transportation hardware and software.
- Approved $5,596,075 contract for Chinook Elementary School Roof Upgrades (7-0)
- Approved $4,165,924 contract for Birchwood and Northwood Elementary Schools Secure Vestibule Upgrades (7-0)
- Approved $3,576,396 contract for Campbell Elementary School Roof Replacement (7-0)
- Approved $281,587.10 for TransFinder software, Zonar tablets and GPS systems (7-0)
- Approved $451,965.50 change order for Multi-site Pneumatic Upgrades (7-0)
- Authorized 10-year lease extension for the Boniface Center through June 30, 2035 (7-0)
- Authorized disposal of December 2023 surplus property via sealed bid or auction (7-0)
🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
Executive Session
The Anchorage School Board will convene in a closed executive session to discuss legal updates, negotiations, and contracts. No public decisions are expected from this meeting.
- 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.
Board Retreat
The Anchorage School Board is holding a retreat to discuss and finalize board goals, guardrails, and a monitoring calendar. No voting or public hearings are scheduled; the session is entirely procedural and discussion-based.
- Discussion to finalize Board Goals and Guardrails (9:30am-12:30pm and 1:30pm-3:30pm)
- Review and finalize Monitoring Calendar
The board held a retreat to discuss board goals and guardrails. No substantive decisions or votes were recorded in the minutes.
Board Retreat
The Anchorage School Board is convening for a retreat to discuss budget questions, community survey input, and updates on the College Career & Life Ready (CCL) program. The meeting also includes a dinner break followed by legislative advocacy and update trainings.
- Discussion of budget questions and community survey input
- Updates on College Career & Life Ready (CCL) program
- Legislative advocacy training with Hans Rodvik and Corey Allen Young
- Legislative update with Heather Brakes
- Adjournment at 7:00 pm
The board conducted a retreat consisting of a budget discussion and training sessions. No substantive decisions or votes were recorded in the minutes.
Governance Committee Meeting
The Anchorage School District Governance Committee will discuss a proposed new policy regarding parent notification and review existing board policies on district records and electronic media. The meeting is scheduled for January 11, 2024.
- Discussion of new Board Policy regarding Parent Notification
- Review of BP 1340 - Access to District Records
- Review of BP 3523 - Electronic Media and Email
- Review of BP 3580 - District Records
The committee passed two board policies regarding district records and electronic media to the Board for approval. A proposal for a new board policy regarding parent notification failed to pass to the Board.
- Passed BP 1340 - Access to District Records to the Board for approval
- Passed BP 3523 - Electronic Media and Email & 3580 - District Records to the Board for approval
- Proposal for New Board Policy re: Parent Notification failed to pass to the Board
Communications Committee Meeting
The Anchorage School District Communications Committee will meet to review updates on communications, community engagement, and the Community Coalition of Anchorage (CCL). The agenda includes a discussion on 2024 legislative priorities and advocacy, as well as information regarding the 2024 AASB Leadership Academy and Legislative Fly-In.
- Discussion of 2024 Legislative Priorities & Advocacy
- Review of 2024 AASB Leadership Academy & Legislative Fly-In
- Community Engagement Update
- CCL Update
- Upcoming meeting dates: February 1 and March 7, 2024
The meeting consisted of informational updates and procedural items. No substantive decisions were recorded in the minutes.
Finance Committee Meeting
The Anchorage School District Finance Committee will meet remotely to discuss fund balance projections, FY23 financial questions, bond debt, and the FY25 budget. The meeting is scheduled for January 11, 2024.
- Discussion of FY25 Budget
- FY23 ACFR Questions/Follow-up
- Bond Debt Update
- Fund Balance Projections
- Upcoming meetings on Feb 1 and March 7, 2024
The meeting consisted of informational discussions and procedural items. No votes were taken and no formal actions were decided.
Work Session
The Anchorage School Board will review a substitute memorandum outlining guidance for the Fiscal Year 2025 budget. The meeting will also include Board Requests for Information and adjourn to an executive session.
- Discussion of FY25 budget guidance (Memorandum #087)
- Board Requests for Information
- Adjournment to executive session for legal updates, negotiations, and contracts
The Board held a work session to review requests for information and a budget substitute memo from the Administration. No substantive votes were taken on these items. The session adjourned to an executive session for legal updates, negotiations, and contracts.
- Extended Work Session by 15 minutes (no objections)
- Adjourned to Executive Session for legal update, negotiations, and contracts (no objections)
School Board Meeting
The Anchorage School Board will consider approving a consent agenda that includes a funding source transfer of $162,411 for prior Girdwood K-8 playground expenditures and a revision to capital project fund allocation for the Spring Hill Elementary School roof replacement. They will also hear a technical report on math and accept public comment on topics including Totem contract negotiations and absenteeism.
- Funding source transfer of $162,411 ($109,270 general fund, $37,301 insurance, $15,840 utility lease) for Girdwood K-8 Playground
- Revision to ASD Memorandum #032 to redirect bond project balances for Spring Hill Elementary School Roof Replacement
- Approval of Personnel Report (ASD Memorandum #084) covering hires, departures, and changes
- Math Technical Report under Goal Monitoring
- Written public comments on Totem Contract Negotiations and Absenteeism
The Board approved final budget guidance for the 2024-2025 fiscal year, including a requirement to review high-value vendor contracts for cost savings. Other actions included approving a $3.2 million health contribution transfer and updating school boundaries for Dimond Estates.
- Approved FY 2024-2025 budget guidance as amended (5-2)
- Approved $3.2M budget transfer for AEA employer health contributions
- Approved re-boundary of Dimond Estates to Mears Middle and Dimond High Schools
- Approved $162,411 funding transfer for Girdwood K-8 Playground and Spring Hill Elementary roof project
- Approved amendment to BB9130 to add an ex-officio Alaska PTA seat to the Communication Committee
- Approved Personnel Report (Memorandum #084)
- Denied motion to delete IGNITE from the budget reduction list (4-3)
- Denied motion to remove middle school model from the 'off the table' budget list (6-1)
🗳️ How they voted (4 roll-call votes)
Executive Session
The Anchorage School Board is meeting for an executive session on January 9, 2024, to discuss legal updates, negotiations, and contracts. The session is scheduled to begin at 5:00 pm in the School Board Conference Room at 5530 E. Northern Lights Blvd.
- Executive session to discuss legal updates
- Executive session to discuss negotiations
- Executive session to discuss contracts
- Meeting held at 5530 E. Northern Lights Blvd.
- Meeting scheduled for 5:00 pm
The Board met in executive session to discuss legal updates, negotiations, and contracts. No substantive decisions or votes were recorded in the minutes.