Kodiak Unified School District public meetings in 2022
43 substantive meetings from 2022, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Board of Education Regular Meeting
The Kodiak Island Borough School District Board of Education approved the FY23 Grant Summary report and acknowledged the November 2022 Report of Revenues and Expenditures. The meeting also included presentations on school programs and the audit.
- Approval of FY23 Grant Summary report
- Acknowledgment of November 2022 Report of Revenues and Expenditures ($21.2M revenue, $16.9M expenditures)
- Minutes of November 21, 2022 Regular Meeting approved
- FY22 Audit Presentation
- North Star School and Old Harbor School presentations
Board of Education Retreat
The Kodiak Island Borough School District Board of Education is holding a retreat from 9:00am to 4:00pm. The agenda includes recognition of the Alutiiq/Sugpiaq traditional homeland and review of a retreat agenda. No specific decisions or actions are listed; the meeting appears procedural and informational.
- Alutiiq Land Acknowledgement recognizing the traditional homeland of the Alutiiq/Sugpiaq people
- Listing of Board members including President Dave Johnson, Vice President Judy Carstens, Clerk Katie Oliver, Treasurer Jim Pryor, Member Duncan Fields, and advisory representatives
- Retreat agenda attached as a PDF (31 KB) – no further details provided in the meeting text
Board of Education Regular Meeting
The Kodiak Island Borough School District Board of Education approved the consent agenda, which included approval of minutes from three prior meetings and a revision to the 2022-2028 Curriculum Review Cycle. The board also heard presentations from Chiniak School, Main Elementary, and reports on federal programs grants, student demographics, and state assessment results.
- Approval of minutes from Oct 17, Oct 24, and Nov 7, 2022 meetings
- Approval of 2022-2028 Curriculum Review Cycle revision
- Presentation from Chiniak School by head teacher Brian Aaron and elementary teacher Judy Aaron
- Presentation from Main Elementary by principal Sabrina Sutton
- Update on Federal Programs Grants by director Diane Maples and program coordinator Wes Hanna
Board of Education Special Meeting
This is a special meeting of the Kodiak Island Borough School District Board of Education. The agenda consists of procedural items: call to order, board member introductions, a land acknowledgement, public comment, and a closed executive session to discuss negotiations. No substantive decisions or proposals are listed for public action.
- Executive session for negotiations, including superintendent and other staff as appropriate
Board of Education Work Session
The Kodiak Island Borough School District Board of Education will discuss a proposed 2022-2028 curriculum review cycle revision, hear results from spring 2022 state assessments (first year of AK STAR), and review an administrative regulation for the sale of student-built projects valued over $5,000. A board policy revision on graduation requirements (BP 6146.1) will also be reviewed for a future first reading.
- Presentation of AK STAR and AK Science assessment results from spring 2022
- Proposed revision of the 2022-2028 curriculum review cycle
- Administrative Regulation for sale of student-generated assets valued over $5,000
- Board Policy Revision BP 6146.1 on graduation requirements
- Superintendent's report and community comments
Board of Education Special Meeting
The Kodiak Island Borough School District Board of Education will reorganize its officers and consider a one-year certificated contract for an elementary teacher. The meeting also includes a presentation for the outgoing board president and a facility use agreement for Akhiok.
- School Board reorganization (President, Vice President, Clerk, Treasurer)
- Approval of 2022-2023 certificated contract for Alizul Rosado (Elementary Teacher)
- Approval of 2022-2023 Facility Use Agreement for Akhiok
- Presentation to outgoing Board President Julie Hill
- Executive session for negotiations
Board of Education Regular Meeting
The Kodiak Island Borough School District Board of Education will meet to approve consent agenda items including minutes and joint use agreements with Kodiak College, Old Harbor, and Port Lions. The board will also hear presentations from Akhiok School, Early Childhood Services, and East Elementary. Business items include first reading of policy revisions, approval of FY23 grant summary reports, approval of expenditures over $25,000, and acknowledgment of September 2022 revenues and expenditures.
- Approval of 2022-2023 Joint Use Agreements with Kodiak College, Old Harbor, and Port Lions
- First reading of revisions to Board Policies BP 9322, BP 3590, BP 4113, BP-3522, BP 3515.6
- Approval of FY23 Grant Summary Report including multiple grant awards (e.g., SPED DEED, ARP Homeless, AKLiteracy)
- Approval of FY23 Expenditures over $25,000 Summary Report
- Acknowledgment of September 2022 Report of Revenues and Expenditures (figures forthcoming)
Board of Education Special Meeting
The Board of Education is meeting to review a contract adjustment for a certificated employee. The board is also considering a proposal for special education support services.
- 2022-2023 Certificated Contract Adjustment for Norah King
- Special Education Support Services RFP award to Community Inclusion Services not to exceed $75,000
Board of Education Work Session
The Kodiak Island Borough School District Board of Education will discuss applying for a COVID-19 testing grant and review policy revisions. The board will also consider contracting with Cognia for district accreditation at a cost of $26,600 and review joint use agreements with Kodiak College, Old Harbor, and Port Lions.
- Intent to apply for COVID-19 School Testing & Mitigation Grant
- Review policy revisions for Board Policy 9322, 3515.6, 3590, 4113, and 3522
- Contract with Cognia for District Accreditation ($26,600)
- Review 2022-2023 Joint Use Agreements with Kodiak College, Old Harbor, and Port Lions
Board of Education Retreat
The Kodiak Island Borough School District Board of Education is holding a retreat on September 24, 2022, to review agenda items and board policies.
- Review of Board Bylaw 9324 regarding meeting minutes
- Discussion of Alutiiq Land Acknowledgement
- Review of the 9-24-22 Board Retreat Agenda.pdf
Board of Education Emergency Special Meeting
The Board of Education is meeting to consider and potentially approve three certificated contracts for the 2022-2023 school year. The meeting includes a period for community comments.
- Proposed 2022-2023 certificated contracts for Serjoe Gutierrez, Cessar Gramata, and Nancy Hoadley
Board of Education Regular Meeting
This regular meeting includes action on multiple grant awards, the FY23 Food Service Budget, new certificated contracts, and a financial report. The board will also hold an executive session for attorney-client communications.
- Accept $644,680.32 FY23 Broadband Assistance Grant (BAG) for rural schools
- Accept $173,378 FY23 Indian Education Grant for Native Alaskan/American Indian students
- Accept $10,250 FY23 Migrant Education Literacy Grant and $10,000 TROLL Grant
- Adopt FY23 Food Service Budget of $1,390,950
- Approve three certificated contracts: Serjoe Gutierrez (Music, North Star), Cessar Gramata (P.E., Kodiak Middle School), Nancy Hoadley (Special Ed, District Wide)
Board of Education Work Session
The Kodiak Island Borough School District Board of Education will discuss the Munartet Project and review strategic planning updates. The board is expected to act on accepting two literacy grants totaling $20,250 at the upcoming regular meeting.
- Accept FY23 Migrant Education Literacy Grant award of $10,250.00
- Accept FY23 SBI Pegasus Award Program (TROLL GRANT) of $10,000
- Review Munartet Project Five Year Report
- Review Strategic Plan and Board Agenda Processes
- Review FY23 Staffing Report
Board of Education Special Meeting
The Kodiak Island Borough School District Board of Education will meet on September 6, 2022. After routine items such as call to order, land acknowledgement, and public comment, the Board will review two certificated contracts for the 2022‑2023 school year. The Board is asked to approve the contracts and any adjustments presented by Superintendent Cyndy Mika.
- Call to Order
- Alutiiq Land Acknowledgement
- Public Notification of Recording
- Community Comments (up to three minutes per speaker)
- 2022‑2023 Certificated Contracts for Board approval
Board of Education Regular Meeting
The Kodiak Island Borough School District Board will consider several new‑business items, including certificated teacher contracts, a roof replacement purchase, and the FY23 pupil transportation budget. It will also adopt the FY24 Capital Improvement Plan priority list and review the July 2022 revenue and expenditure report. An executive session may be called to discuss negotiations and personnel matters.
- Approve two certificated contracts: Jordana Long ($55,148 + $2,000 SPED stipend) and Amy Peterson ($50,000) for 1.0 FTE 189‑day positions
- Approve Purchase Requisition #20157 for Main Elementary Roof Replacement, not to exceed $450,000
- Adopt FY24 Capital Improvement Plan priority list
- Approve FY23 Pupil Transportation budget of $2,205,746.70 and Purchase Requisition #20284 to First Student, Inc. for $2,119,746.70
- Acknowledge July 2022 Report of Revenues ($3,261,873) and Expenditures ($417,246.20)
*CANCELLED* Board of Education Regular Meeting
This meeting was cancelled, so no decisions or discussions occurred. The agenda included items such as a $450,000 Main Elementary roof replacement contract and a $2.2 million pupil transportation budget, but none were acted upon.
- Main Elementary Roof Replacement Project purchase requisition not to exceed $450,000 (cancelled).
- FY23 Pupil Transportation Budget approval in the amount of $2,205,746.70 (cancelled).
- FY24 Capital Improvement Plan Priority List adoption (cancelled).
- July 2022 Report of Revenues & Expenditures acknowledgment (cancelled).
- Executive session for personnel matters (cancelled).
Board of Education Special Meeting
The Kodiak Island Borough School District Board of Education will consider approving 12 contracts for certificated teachers for the 2022-2023 school year. The contracts include positions at Ouzinkie School, Old Harbor School, East Elementary, North Star Elementary, Kodiak Middle School, Main Elementary, and Special Services.
- Approval of 2022-2023 certificated contracts for 12 teachers
- Gerald Sheehan contract: $81,891.00 + $2,000.00 (Ouzinkie School)
- Phyllis Moraitis contract: $75,323.00 + $2,000.00 (Ouzinkie School)
- Summer Gailes-Rwehumbiza contract: $50,000.00 + $2,000.00 (Old Harbor School)
- Karlo Akiatan contract: $55,148.00 (Special Services)
Board of Education Regular Meeting
The Kodiak Island Borough School District Board of Education will meet to approve contracts for five certificated teachers for the 2022-2023 school year and a professional development program for reading instruction.
- Approval of 2022-2023 certificated contracts totaling $287,326.00
- Purchase of LETRS reading program for $41,520.00
- Acceptance of FY23 grant award for food distribution fees
- Review of FY24 Draft Capital Improvement Plan
- Approval of prior meeting minutes from June 20, 2022
Board of Education Regular Meeting
The Kodiak Island Borough School District Board of Education will consider adopting the Fiscal Year 2023 initial budget with revenues of $47,723,661.00, approving a contract for elevator maintenance services, and authorizing a transfer of funds for a capital project.
- Adoption of FY23 Initial Budget ($47,723,661.00)
- Award contract to TK Elevator Corporation for elevator maintenance
- Approve transfer of $297,798.83 to Capital Project Fund
- Approve purchase of website design services ($50,400.00)
- Approve instructional coaching group contract ($53,036.80)
Board of Education Work Session
The Kodiak Island Borough School District Board of Education is holding a work session to discuss several items that will be voted on at the June 20 regular meeting. Key discussion topics include the Smart Start Plan COVID-19 protocols, auxiliary gym naming, and district security. Business items include accepting a $7,884 Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Program grant, approving a Smart Snack Waiver for fundraisers, and awarding contracts for coaching, web design, and elevator maintenance.
- Discussion of Smart Start Plan update for FY23, including masking and protocols
- Purchase requisition #20011 for $53,036.80 to Instructional Coaching Group for professional development
- Purchase requisition #20006 for $50,400.00 to Destiny Fitzgerald for website design and management
- Bid award to TK Elevator Corporation for elevator maintenance, one year with renewal options
- FY23 Fresh Fruit & Vegetable Program first-quarter grant award of $7,884.38
Board of Education Special Meeting
The Kodiak Island Borough School District Board of Education will vote on several contracts and grants at a special meeting. Items include four new certificated teacher contracts, a $154,100 milk supply bid award, and a $30,000 CTE grant. The board also plans to enter executive session to discuss school finance.
- Approval of four 2022-2023 certificated contracts totaling $268,917 plus stipends for psychologists, teachers, and an occupational therapist
- Award of $154,100 milk supply contract to Diversified Foods for the 2022-2023 school year
- Approval of $37,180 purchase requisition to Veritiv Operating Company for food service supplies
- Revision of purchase order for Anne's Physical Therapy and Massage, increasing by $1,200
- Acceptance of $30,000 CTE Skills/Career Camp Grant from AKDEED for summer intensives
Board of Education Regular Meeting
The Kodiak Island Borough School District Board of Education will consider approving 2022-2023 certificated teacher contracts and revising high school graduation requirements. The meeting also includes a public hearing on the policy change and the approval of a bus route and financial reports.
- Approval of 2022-2023 certificated contracts for Phyllis Seaton ($21,140.46) and Shiela Paraggua ($58,432.00)
- Second reading and public hearing for Board Policy 6146.1 High School Graduation Requirements
- Approval of Main Elementary bus route
- Approval of Extended School Year bussing contract with First Student, Inc. ($44,250.48)
- Acknowledgment of April 2022 financial report
Board of Education Work Session
The Board of Education is holding a work session to discuss several district operational items. The meeting includes reviews of bussing proposals, facility naming, and student services updates.
- Main Elementary Bussing Proposal
- Auxiliary Gym Naming Protocol
- K-12 Counseling Update
- Kodiak Middle School Hoop House Presentation
- Maintenance Update
Board of Education Special Meeting
The Kodiak Island Borough School District Board of Education will consider approving two 2022-2023 certificated contracts for teachers and a revision to a textbook purchase order.
- Hire Ryan Barwick as Social Studies Teacher at Kodiak High School ($58,901)
- Hire Julie Hargraves as ELAP Teacher at East Elementary ($75,323)
- Revise Purchase Order #222492 to save $1,510.81 on secondary ELA textbooks
Board of Education Regular Meeting
The Board of Education is meeting to approve several purchase requisitions for digital curricula, textbooks, and professional development. The most significant item is a proposed contract for student mental health services for the 2022-2023 school year.
- Purchase Requisition #20000 to Providence Kodiak Island Counseling Center (PKICC) for $200,000.00
- Purchase Requisition #17435 to Emily Weiskopf for administrative training at $66,750.00
- Purchase Requisition #17433 to International Institute for Restorative Practices for $52,510.00
- Purchase Requisition #17398 to eDynamic Learning for $39,750.00
- Purchase Requisition #17420 to Really Great Reading Company LLC for $36,600.30
Board of Education Special Meeting
The Kodiak Island Borough School District Board of Education will meet to approve 2022-2023 certificated and administrative contracts. The agenda also includes a motion to enter executive session for personnel and legal matters.
- Approval of 11 certificated contracts for 2022-2023
- Approval of 2 administrator contracts for 2022-2023
- Motion to enter executive session for personnel and legal matters
- Public comment period available
- Alutiiq Land Acknowledgement to be read
Board of Education Work Session
The Kodiak Island Borough School District Board of Education will discuss a proposed policy revision to lower high school elective credit requirements from 8.0 to 7.0, and review several purchase requisitions over $25,000, including a $200,000 mental health services contract with Providence Kodiak Island Counseling Center. These items are expected to be voted on at the April 18 regular meeting. The work session also includes presentations on student assessment data and summer programming.
- Discussion of Board Policy 6146.1 to reduce high school elective credits from 8.0 to 7.0
- Purchase requisition #20000 for $200,000 mental health services contract with Providence Kodiak Island Counseling Center
- Purchase requisition #17435 for $66,750 for administrative professional development with Emily Feltner (dba Emily Weiskopf)
- Purchase requisition #17433 for $52,510 for restorative practices training with International Institute for Restorative Practices
- Purchase requisition #17398 for $39,750 for eDynamic Learning online content provider for grades 9-12
Board of Education Regular Meeting
The Kodiak Island Borough School District Board of Education will consider approving a $1.5 million transfer from FY21 fund balance to special capital projects, along with multiple other financial and operational items. The meeting includes decisions on district calendars for 2022-2024, three new certificated teacher contracts, and technology purchases. Consent agenda items also include accepting grant awards for food security and youth risk behavior survey.
- Transfer of $1.5 million from FY21 fund balance to Fund 501 Special Capital Projects
- Request to approve 2022-2023 and 2023-2024 district-wide calendars (Draft A)
- Three new certificated contracts: Jamie Stoothoff ($72,815), Megan Morris ($63,717), Frances Cooke ($77,199)
- Purchase Requisition No. 17359 to Apple Computer for KHS multimedia lab ($36,960)
- Purchase Requisition to GCSIT for Storage Area Network ($58,295)
Board of Education and Kodiak Island Borough Assembly Joint Work Session
The joint work session will present and discuss the FY23 budget for the Kodiak Island Borough School District. Additional discussion items include facilities maintenance updates, holdover monies, renewal and replacement priorities, facilities expenditures, and the budget submission deadline. Community members may address the board for up to three minutes each. No formal decisions are listed on the agenda.
- FY23 Budget Discussion
- Facilities Maintenance Update
- Holdover Monies discussion
- Renewal & Replacement Priorities
- Budget Submission Deadline
Board of Education Work Session
The Kodiak Island Borough School District Board of Education will hold a work session discussing several items, including a proposed transfer of $1.5 million from the FY21 fund balance to the Special Capital Projects Fund, and draft district-wide calendars for 2022-2023 and 2023-2024. Other discussion items include presentations on the Akhiok School staff report, the Gifted & Talented program, and a Family Resource Center update. The board will consider accepting two grants: an Alaska Food Security Microgrant ($9,993.68) for the middle school agriculture program and a Youth Risk Behavior Survey Grant ($4,500). These items are expected to be voted on at the March regular meeting.
- Proposed transfer of $1.5 million from FY21 fund balance to Fund 501 Special Capital Projects
- Discussion of draft district-wide calendars for 2022-2023 and 2023-2024 (Drafts A and B)
- Presentation on Akhiok School staff report
- Alaska Food Security Microgrant Award of $9,993.68 for Kodiak Middle School agriculture program
- Youth Risk Behavior Survey Grant Award of $4,500
Board of Education Special Meeting
The Board of Education will consider approving a 2021-2022 certificated contract for a special education teacher, reissuing two tenured contracts for 2022-2023, approving two leave of absence requests, and awarding a Category 1 Internet Services contract to GCI. The meeting also includes community comments and routine procedural items.
- Approve certificated contract for Thomas Przybyla as Special Education Teacher at North Star Elementary ($25,101.80 + $1,500 SPED stipend)
- Reissue tenured contracts to Deborah Glover (Science, Kodiak Middle School, $81,891) and Simplicio Valladolid (PE, Kodiak Middle School, $73,446)
- Approve full-year leave of absence for Special Education Teacher Rebecca Jones and Third Grade Teacher Geri Arndt
- Award Category 1 Internet Services bid to GCI for town and rural schools
Board of Education Regular Meeting
The Kodiak Island Borough School District Board of Education will consider approving teacher contracts, grant awards, and cellular service purchase orders. The meeting also includes the approval of prior meeting minutes and certificated leaves of absence.
- Approval of 2021-2022 certificated contracts ($28,012.63 and $19,424.68)
- Acceptance of FY22 Supply Chain Assistance Grant ($51,856.52)
- Revision to Purchase Order 220959 to AT&T (not to exceed $65,000.00)
- Revision to Purchase Order 220241 to GCI (not to exceed $80,000.00)
- Approval of 2022-2023 Certificated Leaves of Absence for three teachers
Board of Education Special Meeting
The Kodiak Island Borough School District Board of Education is holding a special meeting virtually. The primary item is an executive session to review superintendent candidate feedback forms and select the next superintendent of schools.
- Executive session to review superintendent candidate feedback forms and select a superintendent
- Meeting conducted virtually via BlueJeans; login on district website
- Public comment period for matters not on the agenda (3 minutes per person)
Board of Education Special Meeting
The Kodiak Island Borough School District Board of Education will enter an executive session to conduct interviews with superintendent candidates. The meeting is otherwise procedural, including a land acknowledgement, notice of recording, and a public comment period limited to three minutes per speaker.
- Executive Session – Superintendent Candidate Interviews
- Alutiiq Land Acknowledgement
- Public Notification of Recording
- Community Comments (3‑minute limit per speaker)
- Board members and staff listed in agenda
Board of Education Work Session
The Kodiak Island Borough School Board will hold a virtual work session to discuss school calendars, staffing, and COVID funding. The board will also consider approving three certificated teacher leaves of absence for the 2022-2023 school year.
- Discussion of 2022-2023 and 2023-2024 school calendars
- Staffing and recruitment update
- COVID funding report
- Approval of 2022-2023 certificated leaves of absence
- Friends of Baranof Park discussion
Board of Education Special Meeting
The Board of Education is meeting to review and potentially approve a list of certificated non-tenured contracts for the 2022-2023 school year.
- Approval of 2022-2023 certificated non-tenured contracts in the amount of $3,411,533.56
Board of Education Special Meeting
The Board of Education is meeting to review the interview process, schedule, and stakeholder engagement forums for a superintendent. The board also plans to enter an executive session to discuss finalist interview questions and contract parameters.
- Review of superintendent interview process and finalist visit schedule
- Review of stakeholder engagement forums
- Executive session regarding superintendent finalist interview questions and contract parameters
- Review of Board roles and responsibilities
Board of Education Special Meeting
The Kodiak Island Borough School District Board of Education will hold a special meeting to review applications for the superintendent position. The session will be conducted virtually via BlueJeans and includes a public comment period.
- Executive session to review superintendent applications
- Public comment period (3 minutes per person)
- Meeting conducted virtually via BlueJeans
- Local call-in number: 907-486-7599
Board of Education Special Meeting
This special meeting of the Kodiak Island Borough School District Board of Education is primarily devoted to an executive session to discuss personnel matters. The agenda includes standard procedural items such as roll call, community comments limited to the meeting's topic, and adjournment. No other decisions or proposals are listed for this meeting.
- Executive session to discuss personnel (closed to the public)
Board of Education Regular Meeting
The board will consider approving certificated tenured contracts totaling $9,128,272 and non-tenured special education contracts worth $1,563,049. Other decisions include accepting four grant awards ($8,500 Farm to School, $9,910.27 ARP Homeless II, $4,000 New Visions, $9,000 Artist in Schools), approving administrator contracts for $1,421,832.34, and authorizing a $297,798.83 revision for an auditorium sound system. A public hearing and vote on the FY22 winter budget revision are also scheduled.
- Approval of 2022-2023 certificated tenured contracts ($9,128,272)
- Approval of 2022-2023 administrator contracts ($1,421,832.34)
- Acceptance of Farm to School Grant ($8,500), ARP Homeless II Grant ($9,910.27), New Visions Grant ($4,000), Artist in Schools Grant ($9,000)
- Revision of auditorium sound system purchase order to Sound Decisions, LLC ($297,798.83)
- Public hearing and adoption of FY22 winter budget revision
Board of Education Work Session
The Board of Education is holding a work session to discuss the FY23 preliminary budget, FY22 winter budget revisions, and the FY21 audit. The session also covers COVID-19 protocols and the review of several grant awards and employment contracts.
- Proposed 2022-2023 certificated tenured contracts totaling $9,130,148.00
- Proposed 2022-2023 certificated Special Education non-tenured contracts totaling $1,718,940.00
- FY23 Preliminary Budget discussion
- FY21 Audit presentation
- Farm to School, ARP Homeless II, New Visions, and Artist in Schools grant awards
Board of Education Special Meeting
The Kodiak Island Borough School District Board of Education will hold a special meeting to adopt a final decision on a complaint and potentially enter executive session to discuss personnel and school finance.
- Adoption of Board of Education Final Decision on Complaint
- Executive Session - Personnel & School Finance
- Community Comments (3 minutes per person)
- Meeting conducted virtually via BlueJeans
- Public comment on non-agenda items
Board of Education Special Meeting
The Board of Education is holding a special meeting to conduct a complaint hearing. The process includes a public hearing, a motion to enter executive session for deliberation, and a return to public session to conclude the hearing.
- Complaint hearing