Kodiak Unified School District public meetings in 2021

Board of Education Special Meeting

The Board of Education is meeting to decide on a specific purchase requisition and discuss personnel matters. The meeting includes a period for community comments.

• Approval of Requisition Number 16371 to R.J. Thomas Manufacturing Company, Inc. for $42,328.00
• Executive Session to discuss personnel

Board of Education Regular Meeting

The Board of Education is reviewing several grant awards, including COVID relief and special education funds. Additionally, the board will consider various certificated staff contracts, equipment upgrades, and election certifications.

• Certificated contracts for a Health Teacher ($34,126.95), ELA Teacher ($35,010.83), School Psychologist ($30,947.88 + $1,946.72 stipend), and Elementary Teacher ($27,248.68)
• Certification of the 2021 K-12 Small Schools Advisory School Board election results for Ouzinkie School
• Purchase Requisition No. 16310 to Sound Decisions, LLC for an Auditorium Audio Upgrade ($267,777.00)
• Acceptance of FY22 Special Education Grant ($826,298.36), School Improvement Grant ($75,000.00), COVID Relief Grant ($3,791,678.73), and Professional Development Grant ($24,970.00)
• Acceptance of Afognak Native Corporation's Community Organization Relief Program funds ($832,000.00)

Board of Education Regular Meeting

The Kodiak Island Borough School Board will vote on several financial items including the FY22 pupil transportation budget ($2,121,583.90), the FY22 food service budget ($1,613,900.00), and a fresh fruit and vegetable grant ($71,728). They will also consider purchase requisitions for the North Star Siding project ($204,127.60) and a Pre-K fencing contract ($35,281.57). A joint use agreement for Chiniak School is recommended for postponement.

• FY22 Pupil Transportation Budget: $2,121,583.90
• FY22 Food Service Budget: $1,613,900.00
• FY22 Fresh Fruit & Vegetable Grant: $71,728.00
• Purchase Requisition #15509 for North Star Siding Project: $204,127.60
• Pre-K Fencing bid award to Northwest Barriers, LLC: $35,281.57

Board of Education Special Meeting

The Kodiak Island Borough School District Board of Education will hold a special meeting to administer oaths to newly elected members, reorganize the board, and certify the results of the 2021 K-12 Small Schools Advisory School Board election.

• Oath of Office for Dave Johnson and Judy Carstens
• Election of Board President, Vice President, Clerk, and Treasurer
• Certification of 2021 K-12 Small Schools Advisory School Board results
• Approval of 2021-2022 Joint Use Agreement for Port Lions School

Board of Education Work Session

The Board of Education is reviewing several financial items including student transportation and food service budgets. Discussion topics also include a rural school staff report and mental health updates.

• $71,728.00 FY22 Fresh Fruit & Vegetable Program 2nd Quarter Grant award
• $2,121,583.90 FY22 Pupil Transportation budget
• $1,613,900.00 FY22 Food Service budget
• Port Lions School staff report
• Mental Health, Social Work, and Counseling update

Board of Education and Kodiak Island Borough Assembly Joint Work Session

The Kodiak Island Borough School Board and Assembly will meet jointly to discuss facilities maintenance and school district funding. The session is hosted by the Borough Assembly at the Bayside Volunteer Fire Department.

• Joint work session on facilities maintenance and school funding
• Meeting location: Bayside Volunteer Fire Department - 4606 E. Rezanof Drive
• Agenda items available via civicweb.net portal

Board of Education Retreat

The Board of Education is holding a retreat on October 23, 2021. The provided agenda consists of procedural information and a reference to a separate retreat agenda document.

Board of Education Regular Meeting

The Kodiak Island Borough School Board will consider approving several grant awards and a new teacher contract during its regular meeting. The agenda also includes the approval of meeting minutes and facility use agreements for various schools.

• Accept FY22 ESEA Grant Award of $1,433,799.22
• Accept FY22 Pre-Elementary Grant Award of $150,000.00
• Accept 2022 Student Health and Academic Achievement Grant of $104,880.00
• Approve 2021-2022 Certificated Contract for Hillarie Price ($61,557.22)
• Approve Joint Use Agreements for Akhiok and Ouzinkie Schools

Board of Education Work Session

The Board of Education is holding a work session to discuss rural school reports, facilities updates, and COVID-19 status. Several grant awards and facility agreements are being reviewed for formal action at the October 18, 2021 Regular Meeting.

• FY22 ESEA Consolidated Grant Award of $1,433,799.22
• FY22 Pre-Elementary Grant award of $150,000.00
• 2022 Student Health and Academic Achievement Grant of $104,880.00
• 2021-2022 Facility Use Agreements for Akhiok School and Ouzinkie School
• Request to allow student R.T. to enroll in the Learning Cafe and waive tuition

Board of Education Regular Meeting

The Kodiak Island Borough School District Board of Education will consider approving emergency textbook and supply purchases over $25,000, accepting two education grants, and approving 2021-2022 teacher contracts.

• Emergency textbook purchase to Northwest Textbook Depository ($51,156.29)
• Emergency school supplies purchase to Staples Technology Solutions ($35,951.34)
• Acceptance of Alaska Department of Education FY22 Grant Award ($4,710.96)
• Acceptance of FY21 P-EBT Local Level Administrative Cost Grant ($3,063.00)
• Approval of 2021-2022 Certificated Contracts ($50,000.00 each)

Board of Education Work Session

The Kodiak Island Borough School District Board of Education will discuss staffing updates and review business items for the September 20 regular meeting, including approving textbook purchases and facility use agreements.

• Approve textbook purchase order for $51,156.29
• Approve school supplies purchase order for $35,951.34
• Approve 2021-2022 Joint Use Agreement for Chiniak School
• Approve 2021-2022 Joint Facility Use Agreement for Kodiak College
• Consider request to allow over-age student H.L. to enroll

Board of Education Special Meeting

The Kodiak Island Borough School District Board of Education will hold a special meeting to consider approving three certificated teacher contracts for the 2021-2022 school year, totaling $171,146. The board will also vote on an amendment to the district-wide school calendar. Other items include community comments, superintendent's report, and procedural matters.

• Approval of a 1.0 FTE 189-day contract for Hunter Blair as 6th Grade CTE Teacher at Kodiak Middle School, $50,000
• Approval of a 1.0 FTE 189-day contract for Daria Safronova as Social Studies/Russian Language Teacher at Kodiak High School, $57,568
• Approval of a 1.0 FTE 189-day contract for Justin Binetti as PE Teacher at East Elementary, $63,578
• Amendment to the 2021-2022 district-wide school calendar

Board of Education Regular Meeting

The Kodiak Island Borough School District Board of Education will vote on awarding a $2,067,963.10 contract for internet connectivity through the Emergency Connectivity Fund. They will also consider accepting a $488,130.24 Broadband Assistance Grant, approving a $181,200 milk supply contract, and adopting the FY23 Capital Improvement Plan.

• Emergency Connectivity Fund contract award to STG Inc. and GCI for $2,067,963.10
• FY22 Broadband Assistance Grant award acceptance of $488,130.24
• Milk bid award to Diversified Foods for $181,200 for 2021-2022 school year
• July 2021 financial report showing $3,136,694 revenues and $272,884 expenditures
• Adoption of FY23 Capital Improvement Plan priority list

Board of Education Special Meeting

The Board of Education is meeting to review and approve two certificated teacher contracts and a bid for website management. The board is also asked to accept a federal grant for Native student support.

• Certificated contract for Megan Morris (Early Childhood Teacher) for $58,031.00
• Certificated contract for Sarah Rendel (Choir Teacher) for $52,022.00
• Web design and management services bid for Destiny Fitzgerald for $50,400.00
• FY22 Indian Education Act (IEA) formula grant award of $147,388.00

Board of Education Regular Meeting

The Kodiak Island Borough School District Board of Education will vote on accepting a $424,905 DHSS grant for screening testing to keep schools operating safely. The board also will consider approving three certificated teaching contracts, two purchase requisitions for math professional development and network equipment, and a Smart Snack Waiver for school fundraisers. Reports on health review, capital improvement priorities, and COVID mitigations are scheduled.

• Accept $424,905 DHSS Screening Testing to Reopen and Keep Schools Operating Safely Grant
• Approve 2021-2022 certificated contracts: Megan Kelley ($54,795), Jonathon Brown ($74,210), Theresa Miller ($76,058)
• Approve $73,731 purchase requisition to U.S. Math Recovery Council for elementary math professional development
• Approve $65,580 purchase requisition to Dexon Computer, Inc. for network switches and wireless access points
• Approve FY22 Smart Snack Waiver allowing 10–25 fundraiser days with non-compliant foods

Board of Education Special Meeting

The Board of Education is meeting to review a certificated contract for an orchestra teacher and a leave of absence request. The body is also considering an emergency technology purchase and the acceptance of a literacy grant.

• Proposed $52,022 contract for James Gibson as .5 FTE Orchestra Teacher at Kodiak High School and .5 FTE at Kodiak Middle School
• Proposed emergency Purchase Order #212917 to Structured Inc. for $47,987.15 for wireless controllers and software
• Proposed acceptance of FY22 Migrant Education Literacy Grant for $15,200.00
• Proposed full-year leave of absence for teacher Michael Finley
• Public comment period limited to three minutes per person

Board of Education Regular Meeting

The Board of Education will hold a public hearing to adopt the FY22 initial budget. Members will also consider revisions to policies regarding ethics and child abuse, as well as several teacher contracts and a digital curriculum license.

• FY22 Initial Budget with revenues of $47,470,929.06
• Seven certificated contracts for teachers and a social worker ranging from $31,557.50 to $74,210.00
• $49,000 contract with eDynamic Learning ULC for Kodiak High School digital curriculum
• Revisions to Board Policies 4119.21 (Codes of Ethics), 5141.4 (Child Abuse and Neglect), and 5141.41 (Child Abuse Prevention)
• Acceptance of a $2,000 Learn and Grow Level II quality award for the Early Childhood Program

Board of Education Special Meeting

The Kodiak Island Borough School District Board of Education will consider approving three certificated teacher contracts and a playground resurfacing contract for Kodiak Middle School. The board will also discuss a proposed partnership with the International Institute of Restorative Practices.

• Approve 2021-2022 certificated contracts for Franklin Salisbury ($76,058), Samuel Starr ($54,795), and Andrew Wellner ($58,031)
• Award playground/parking lot resurfacing contract to Brechan Construction, LLC for $212,500
• Approve Purchase Requisition #9988 to International Institute of Restorative Practices for $46,307

Board of Education Work Session

The Kodiak Island Borough School Board holds a work session with discussion items including a Social Emotional Learning update and Smart Start 2021 planning, which involves reviewing the ARP Mitigation Plan to address COVID-19. The board will also hear about the Early Childhood Program's Learn & Grow Level II award and consider accepting the $2,000 quality award at the June 21 regular meeting. A staffing report, strategic plan update, and summer food program information are provided as informational items.

• Discussion of Smart Start 2021 planning and KIBSD ARP Mitigation Plan
• Social Emotional Learning and Counseling update
• Learn & Grow Level II Quality Award of $2,000 to be considered for acceptance
• Staffing report for June 2021
• Summer Food Program 2021 information

Board of Education Special Meeting

The Kodiak Island Borough School District Board of Education will consider approving 2021-2022 certificated contracts for three teachers and three purchase requisitions totaling $285,475.16 for math curriculum and a radio system upgrade.

• Approve certificated contracts for Jessie Irwin ($50,000), Jennifer Eubank ($77,058), and Taylor Masterson ($58,031)
• Approve Purchase Requisition No. 9694 to Northwest Textbook Depository for $142,267.48
• Approve Purchase Requisition No. 9899 to Houghton Mifflin for Math 180 curriculum ($35,149.68)
• Approve request to bid for Radio System Upgrade project
• Public comment period available via local call-in number 907-486-7599

Board of Education Special Work Session

The Kodiak Island Borough School District Board of Education will interview Dave Johnson for a vacancy left by the resignation of Kelly Bell. The board will decide whether to appoint Johnson to the seat, which would be filled immediately and last until the October 2021 election.

• Interviews Dave Johnson for School Board vacancy
• Vacancy created by resignation of Kelly Bell
• Public input period for appointment process
• Candidate letter of interest submitted
• Appointment valid until October 2021 election

Board of Education Special Meeting

The Board of Education will consider awarding a five-year pupil transportation contract to First Student, Inc. The meeting also includes discussions regarding a new math teacher contract, filling a board vacancy, and electing a treasurer.

• Pupil transportation services contract award to First Student, Inc. for July 1, 2021, through June 30, 2026
• Certificated contract for Marn Elvehjem as Kodiak High School Math Teacher for $52,485.00
• Appointment of a member to fill a vacant Board of Education seat
• Election of a Treasurer

Board of Education Regular Meeting

The Kodiak Island Borough School District Board of Education will consider approval of a consent agenda including a three-year highway and heating fuel contract with Petro Star Inc., a $36,800 physical therapy services contract, and a $200,000 mental health services contract. The board will also hold a first reading of revisions to three board policies on ethics, child abuse and neglect, and sexual abuse prevention, and vote on 2021-2022 certificated contracts.

• Approval of three-year heating and highway fuel contract with Petro Star Inc. dba North Pacific Fuel, July 2021–June 2024
• Approval of $36,800 physical therapy services contract with Anne's Physical Therapy and Massage for FY22
• Approval of $200,000 mental health services contract with Providence Kodiak Island Counseling Center for FY22
• First reading of revisions to Board Policies 4119.21 (Codes of Ethics), 5141.4 (Child Abuse and Neglect), and 5141.41 (Sexual Abuse, Sexual Assault and Dating Violence Awareness and Prevention)
• Approval of 2021-2022 certificated contract for Kelly Longrich, $18,934.50 for 0.3 FTE

Board of Education Work Session

The Board of Education is reviewing several contract awards and policy revisions for future approval. Discussion items include the paving of the Kodiak Middle School playground and presentations from Munartet Partners and KIB Recycling. Final actions on these items are slated for the May 17, 2021 Regular Meeting.

• Proposed 5-year pupil transportation contract with First Student, Inc.
• Proposed 3-year heating and highway fuel contract with Petro Star Inc. dba North Pacific Fuel
• Proposed $200,000 contract for mental health services with Providence Kodiak Island Counseling Center (PKICC)
• Proposed $36,800 contract for physical therapy services with Anne’s Physical Therapy and Massage
• Proposed revisions to Board Policies 4119.21 (Codes of Ethics), 5141.4 (Child Abuse and Neglect), and 5141.41 (Sexual Abuse, Sexual Assault and Dating Violence Awareness and Prevention)

Board of Education Special Meeting

The Kodiak Island Borough School District Board will vote on ten certificated employee contracts totaling over $600,000. It will also approve three math curriculum purchase requisitions totaling $398,433.90, renew the Learning A‑Z licensing for $26,455, and continue the American Reading Company purchase for $36,830. An executive session may be entered to discuss school finance, and a board member will be recognized for stepping down.

• Approve ten certificated contracts, e.g., Kelly McBride ($77,445 + $2,000 stipend) and John Stark ($68,662 + $2,000 stipend)
• Approve Math Curriculum purchases: $68,682 (McGraw‑Hill), $150,021 (McGraw‑Hill), $178,730.90 (Houghton Mifflin)
• Renew Learning A‑Z licensing for $26,455.00
• Approve American Reading Company purchase for $36,830.00
• Consider motion to enter executive session to discuss school finance

Board of Education Regular Meeting

The Kodiak Island Borough School District Board of Education will vote to adopt the FY22 preliminary budget and accept the resignation of member Kelly Bell. The meeting also includes approval of grant awards, contracts, and a request to bid for an auditorium lighting upgrade.

• Approval of FY22 preliminary budget and public hearing
• Accept resignation of School Board Member Kelly Bell
• Accept CARES Act grant awards totaling $585,135.30
• Approve 2021-2022 certificated and administrative contracts
• Request to bid for auditorium lighting upgrade

Board of Education Special Meeting

The Board of Education is meeting to review and potentially approve five certificated contracts for the 2020-2021 and 2021-2022 school years. The meeting also includes a legislative update and a proposed executive session for legal matters and the Superintendent's evaluation.

• 2020-2021 contract for Jason Chandler (Fisheries Teacher, Kodiak High School): $10,133.84
• 2021-2022 contract for Travis Gannon (4th Grade Teacher, East Elementary): $50,000.00
• 2021-2022 contract for Jessica Heisler (Elementary Special Education Teacher): $77,445.00 plus $2,000.00 stipend
• 2021-2022 contract for Elizabeth Howard (Speech Language Pathologist): $58,031.00 plus $3,000.00 stipend
• 2021-2022 contract for Timothy Wolcott (Elementary Music Teacher): $80,218.00

Board of Education Work Session

The Kodiak Island Borough School District Board of Education will discuss rural schools, food programs, and math committee updates. The board will also consider approving contracts for internet services and professional development, and will accept $585,135.30 in federal coronavirus relief funds.

• Accept $585,135.30 in CARES Act grant funds (ESSERF and GEERF)
• Approve E-Rate Category 2 Bid Awards to GCI Communications, Dexon Computer, and CMS Communications
• Approve Purchase Requisition #9109 to Leading Learning Together, LLC for $49,500
• Discussion: Akhiok School Rural Schools Report
• Discussion: Food Program Update

Board of Education and Kodiak Island Borough Assembly Joint Work Session

The Board of Education and Kodiak Island Borough Assembly are holding a joint work session regarding the KIBSD FY22 Budget. The meeting includes a presentation of the fiscal year 2022 budget.

• KIBSD FY22 Budget presentation

Board of Education Regular Meeting

The Kodiak Island Borough School Board will consider approving a one-year extension of an internet service agreement with GCI Communications and purchasing $40,868.35 in curriculum materials from Northwest Textbook Depository. The meeting will also include reports on remote learning and the February 2021 financial status.

• Extension of Internet Connections Agreement with GCI Communications Corp.
• Purchase of $40,868.35 in curriculum materials from Northwest Textbook Depository
• Approval of 2021-2022 leaves of absence for two staff members
• Review of February 2021 financial report
• Discussion of FY22 Budget and Superintendent's evaluation in executive session

Board of Education Special Meeting

The Kodiak Island Borough School District Board of Education will hear preliminary budget presentations for FY22 and may enter executive session to discuss financial matters.

• FY22 preliminary budget presentations
• Executive session for FY22 budget discussion
• Public comment period available
• Board members include Julie Hill, Judy Carstens, and Katie Oliver
• Meeting held on March 2, 2021

Board of Education Special Meeting

The Kodiak Island Borough School District Board will vote on two certificated teacher contracts. One contract is for Heather Russell as a Math Teacher at Kodiak High School for $5,368.89 covering a 0.25 FTE, 60‑day term. The other contract is for Charmel Cozad as an Elementary Special Education Teacher for $75,596 plus a $2,000 SPED stipend, covering a 1.0 FTE, 189‑day term.

• Approve $5,368.89 certificated contract for Heather Russell, Math Teacher (0.25 FTE, 60 days)
• Approve $75,596 plus $2,000 SPED stipend certificated contract for Charmel Cozad, Elementary Special Education Teacher (1.0 FTE, 189 days)
• Public comment period – residents may address the board (3 min per speaker)

Board of Education Work Session

The Kodiak Island Borough School Board will discuss rural staff reports, math committee updates, and recruitment strategies. The board will also approve a $40,868.35 purchase of McGraw-Hill curriculum materials and extend an internet service agreement with GCI Communications.

• Purchase McGraw-Hill curriculum materials for $40,868.35
• Extend Internet Connections agreement with GCI Communications Corp.
• Review Rural School Staff Report for Chiniak School
• Discuss Math Committee Update
• Review Recruitment and Retention strategies

Board of Education Regular Meeting

The Kodiak Island Borough School District Board of Education will consider approving a $1,496,995.50 purchase of Apple devices for staff and students, as well as a new meeting calendar for the 2021-2022 school year. The meeting will also include the approval of new contracts and grant awards.

• Approval of Purchase Requisition No. 8570 for $1,496,995.50
• Approval of 2021-2022 School Board Meeting Calendar
• Approval of 2021-2022 Certificated Contracts totaling $3,421,997.30
• Acceptance of FY21 ESEA Grant Award in the amount of $1,784,586.56
• Acceptance of FY21-23 Munartet Project Grant Award in the amount of $618,000.00

Board of Education Special Meeting

The Board will vote on a 2020-2021 Joint Use Agreement with Port Lions School for public and recreational use of district facilities. They will also consider certificated contracts for a learning support specialist and two speech language pathologists, with specific salary amounts. An executive session is planned to discuss school finance.

• 2020-2021 Joint Use Agreement with Port Lions School
• Certificated contract for Abigail Hanna: $28,833.37 as Learning Support Specialist at Kodiak High School
• Certificated contract for Desirae Ott: $73,285 + $5,000 stipend as Speech Language Pathologist
• Certificated contract for Jason Steadman: $74,210 + $3,000 stipend as Speech Language Pathologist
• Executive session to discuss school finance

Board of Education Work Session

The Board of Education is holding a work session to discuss the preliminary FY22 budget and the 2021-2022 district-wide calendar. Members are reviewing a proposal for new computing devices and the potential inclusion of an Alutiiq land acknowledgement at meetings.

• Purchase Requisition No. 8570 for Apple laptops and iPads totaling $1,496,995.50
• FY22 Preliminary Budget discussion
• 2021-2022 District-wide Calendar review
• Proposal for Alutiiq land acknowledgement at board meetings
• FastBridge Assessment Report on student achievement and gap analysis

Board of Education Regular Meeting

The Board of Education is deciding on several 2021-2022 employment contracts and the adoption of FY21 Budget Winter Revisions. The meeting includes a public hearing regarding the budget revisions and a review of December 2020 financial reports.

• 2021-2022 certificated tenured contracts: $8,381,107.62
• 2021-2022 administrator contracts: $1,875,428.00
• 2021-2022 certificated Special Education non-tenured contracts: $1,554,319.00
• Adoption of FY21 Budget Winter Revisions with associated public hearing
• Acceptance of additional Kodiak Island Borough CARES Act Fund contribution

Board of Education Work Session

At this work session, the Kodiak Island Borough School District Board of Education will discuss the FY22 preliminary budget and FY21 winter budget revisions, as well as COVID-related challenges and opportunities. The board will also review recommended certificated tenured contracts ($8,457,165.62), administrator contracts ($1,875,428.00), special education non-tenured contracts ($1,618,510.00), and a proposed additional CARES Act fund contribution from the borough. Formal action on these items is scheduled for the January 18, 2021 regular meeting.

• FY22 preliminary budget presentation and discussion
• FY21 winter budget revisions review
• 2021-2022 certificated tenured contracts for $8,457,165.62
• 2021-2022 administrator contracts for $1,875,428.00
• 2021-2022 special education non-tenured contracts for $1,618,510.00

Board of Education Special Meeting

The Kodiak Island Borough School District Board of Education will certify the results of the 2020 K-12 Small Schools Advisory School Board election for Port Lions, which elected Brook Crow.

• Certification of Port Lions advisory school board election results
• Public comment period with 3-minute limit per person
• Board members and legal statements
• Recording of the meeting
• Executive session for confidential matters

Board of Education Special Meeting

The Kodiak Island Borough School District Board of Education is holding a special meeting. The primary action is a proposed motion to enter executive session to discuss school finance. Other agenda items are procedural, including call to order, roll call, and community comments.

• Proposed executive session to discuss school finance, including Superintendent Larry LeDoux, Assistant Superintendent Beth Cole, CFO Sandy Daws, and Board Secretary Bianca Clark.