Kodiak Unified School District public meetings in 2024
36 substantive meetings from 2024, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Board of Education Regular Meeting
The Board of Education is reviewing annual reports from Peterson Elementary and Port Lions School. The body is also deciding on a joint use agreement for Ouzinkie facilities and the approval of several federal and state grants.
- Approval of Ouzinkie Facilities Joint Use Agreement
- Title I-C grant: $902,283.10
- Title I-A grant: $384,560.88
- Title II-A grant: $159,015.95
- Title IV-A grant: $57,190.40
🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
Board of Education Retreat
The Kodiak Island Borough School District Board of Education is holding a retreat to discuss budget priorities, superintendent evaluation, a health curriculum timeline, and board operational details. No formal votes or decisions are scheduled; the session is for information and discussion.
- Discussion of budget priorities for the upcoming fiscal year
- Superintendent evaluation process and criteria
- Timeline for health curriculum updates
- Board operational details and internal procedures
Board of Education Special Meeting
The Kodiak Island Borough School District Board of Education held a special meeting on November 21, 2024 to address student discipline matters. After an executive session on non‑appeal discipline, the board voted to uphold the administration’s recommendation for student 11‑21‑24‑01. The meeting also included standard procedural items such as preliminaries, community comments, and adjournment.
- Executive session to consider non‑appeal student discipline matters (confidential)
- Motion passed to uphold administration’s recommendation for student 11‑21‑24‑01
- Community comments period for public input (limited to three minutes per speaker)
- Preliminary items: call to order, board member introductions, recording notice
- Motion to adjourn and meeting adjourned
🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
Board of Education Regular Meeting
The board approved the AKLiteracy Grant of $57,230.87, acknowledged the October financial report showing $15,069,242.12 in revenues and $13,423,794.61 in expenditures, and heard presentations on the annual financial audit, Ouzinkie School and Kodiak High School annual reports. Discussions included fund balance requests and FY26 budget assumptions.
- Approved AKLiteracy Grant for $57,230.87
- Acknowledged October financial report with $15,069,242.12 revenue and $13,423,794.61 expenditures
- Presentation: Annual Financial Audit Report
- Presentation: Ouzinkie School annual report
- Discussion of fund balance requests and FY26 budget assumptions
Board of Education Work Session
The Kodiak Island Borough School District Board of Education will hold a work session to discuss a recommended 10% increase in community schools facility rental fees for FY25 and an additional 5% in FY26, the first increase in over 20 years. The board will also receive an update on the health curriculum timeline, review the meeting calendar, discuss FY25 grants, appoint a negotiations committee representative, and hold a budget discussion.
- Health curriculum timeline discussion (continued) – Department of Learning update
- 10% fee increase for community schools facility rental in FY25, additional 5% in FY26 (fees unchanged for 20+ years)
- FY25 grants summary discussion
- Appointment of a negotiations committee representative
- Budget discussion with FY25 and FY26 calendar review
Board of Education Special Meeting
The Kodiak Island Borough School District Board of Education held a special meeting to enter executive session under state law for discussion of negotiation agreements, where immediate knowledge would adversely affect district finances. The board approved the agenda, heard community comments, then voted to enter executive session, and later adjourned.
- Executive session to discuss negotiation agreements affecting district finances
🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
Board of Education Regular Meeting
The Kodiak Island Borough School District Board of Education held its regular meeting on October 21, 2024, following the October 1 municipal election. The board administered the oath of office to newly elected members Jesse Mickelson and Mike Litzow, then reorganized by electing Kerry Irons as President, Jim Pryor as Vice President, Mike Litzow as Treasurer, and Jesse Mickelson as Clerk. The consent agenda was approved, including grants totaling $113,947.01 (Carl Perkins $54,801, PBIS $3,877.01, Cybersecurity $13,805, Raising the Bar for Rural Alaskan Educators $41,464) and the Old Harbor Joint Use Agreement. The board also approved a certificated contract for Nicole Lewis and acknowledged the September financial report showing $13,419,512.36 in revenues and $8,615,549.01 in expenditures.
- Oath of office administered to newly elected board members Jesse Mickelson and Mike Litzow
- Board reorganization: Kerry Irons (President), Jim Pryor (Vice President), Mike Litzow (Treasurer), Jesse Mickelson (Clerk)
- Consent agenda approved: Carl Perkins Grant ($54,801), PBIS Grant ($3,877.01), Cybersecurity Grant ($13,805), Raising the Bar for Rural Alaskan Educators Grant ($41,464)
- Old Harbor Joint Use Agreement renewal approved
- Certificated contract approved for Nicole Lewis; health curriculum timeline discussed as new business
🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
Board of Education Work Session
The Board of Education is holding a work session to review a 7-year history of utility expenses and fall benchmark state assessment results. The body will also discuss grant summary reports and the annual renewal of the Old Harbor Joint Use Agreement.
- 7-year historic look at utility expenses
- Fall benchmark state assessment results (mClass DIBELS K-3, MAP Growth 3-9)
- Annual renewal of the Old Harbor Joint Use Agreement
- Grant summary report including PBIS and Carl Perkins awards
- Updated 2024-2025 Annual Board Goals
Board of Education Regular Meeting
The Kodiak Island Borough School District Board of Education approved the FY25 Food Service Budget of $1,491,949.65 following a public hearing, and also approved a consent agenda containing meeting minutes, health presenters, and multiple joint use agreements. The board heard community comments and a student representative report.
- Approved FY25 Food Service Budget for $1,491,949.65
- Approved consent agenda including minutes, health presenters (Ellamy Tiller, Sierra Gregg, others), and joint use agreements with Kodiak College, Port Lions, and Kodiak Island Borough/City
- Approved 2024-2027 Joint Use Agreement with Kodiak Island Borough and City of Kodiak for shared recreational facilities
- Approved list of health presenters for sex education and human sexuality instruction per Policy 6142.1
- Considered FY25 Grants Summary Report (motion to approve partially shown; details incomplete in agenda)
🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
Board of Education Work Session
The Kodiak Island Borough School District Board of Education will hold a work session to discuss several business items, including the FY25 food service budget, approval of health teachers and presenters for sex education, and renewal of joint use agreements with Kodiak College, Port Lions, and the City of Kodiak/Borough. The board will also receive presentations on state assessment results and class sizes. No final votes are expected as this is a discussion session.
- Discussion of FY25 food service budget (item 4.01)
- Approval of health teachers and presenters for sex education (item 4.02)
- Renewal of joint use agreement with Kodiak College (item 4.03)
- Renewal of joint use agreement with Port Lions (item 4.04)
- Renewal of joint use agreement with Kodiak Island Borough and City of Kodiak (item 4.05)
Board of Education Retreat
The Kodiak Island Borough School District Board of Education is holding a retreat to discuss budget strategy for FY25 and FY26, board goals for 2024-2025, and a technology refresh.
- Discussion of FY25 and FY26 budget strategy
- Review of 2024-2025 board goals
- Discussion of technology refresh
- Review of strategic plan
Board of Education Special Meeting
The administration will discuss recommended changes to how the district disburses the homeschool allotment. This discussion follows legal considerations regarding private school tuition and correspondence programs in Alaska.
- Discussion of recommended changes to the District's process for disbursing the homeschool allotment
🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
Board of Education Regular Meeting
The Kodiak Island Borough School District Board of Education approved a $2,163,369.20 purchase requisition to First Student, Inc. for pupil transportation and adopted the FY25 Pupil Transportation Budget of $2,260,369.20. The board also approved the 2025-26 school calendar and an IEA grant of $176,751, but postponed the FY25 Food Service Budget to the September meeting.
- Approved Purchase Requisition #40299 to First Student, Inc. for $2,163,369.20
- Adopted FY25 Pupil Transportation Budget of $2,260,369.20
- Postponed FY25 Food Service Budget ($1,491,949.65) to September meeting
- Adopted 2025-26 School Year Calendar (68% preferred late start)
- Approved IEA Grant Award of $176,751.00
🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
Board of Education Work Session
The Kodiak Island Borough School District Board of Education holds a work session discussing several business items. Key discussions include replacement of the deteriorated Ouzinkie school fuel tank, formation of a budget committee for FY26, an update on health curriculum, and a grant summary report. No binding votes are taken at this work session.
- Discussion of replacing Ouzinkie School fuel tank due to deteriorated condition and potential spill liability
- FY25 Grant Summary Report reviewed
- Formation of KIBSD Budget Committee for FY26 budget considerations
- Update on health curriculum timeline and work since May board meeting
- Facilities update on summer maintenance and custodial work
Board of Education Special Meeting
At a special meeting, the board voted to approve four certificated contracts for the 2024-2025 school year. The contracts cover Andrew Baker, Francis Peneranda, Harlene Gramata, and Terra French. The agenda also included routine procedural items and community comments.
- Approved FY25 Certificated Contracts for Andrew Baker, Francis Peneranda, Harlene Gramata, and Terra French
🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
Board of Education Regular Meeting
The Kodiak Island Borough School District Board of Education approved a six-year capital improvement plan, a $200,000 contract for counseling services, and the sale of Tiny House #2. The board also approved the hiring of three certificated staff members and a Fresh Fruit and Vegetable grant.
- Approval of 6-Year Capital Improvement Plan 2026-2031
- Approval of $200,000 contract with Providence Counseling Center
- Approval of sale of Tiny House #2 via public silent bid
- Approval of 2024-2025 Certificated Contracts for 3 staff
- Approval of $9,140.63 Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Grant
🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
Board of Education Regular Meeting
The Kodiak Island Borough School District Board of Education approved the FY25 budget and FY24 spring budget revisions, which include funding for pool maintenance and special education transportation. The meeting also approved consent agenda items including grant awards and expenditures over $50,000.
- FY25 Budget adoption
- FY24 Spring Budget Revisions ($50,000 for pool maintenance)
- FY25 Grant Award ($5,500)
- Expenditures over $50,000 ($75,000 for Community Inclusion Services)
- Approval of meeting minutes
🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
Board of Education Special Meeting
The Kodiak Island Borough School District Board of Education approved 2024-2025 certificated contracts for eight staff members and renamed capital project funds from 'Aux Gym' to 'KMS Building Improvement'. The board also approved a revised 2024-2025 meeting calendar and entered an executive session to discuss the Superintendent's evaluation and contract.
- Approved FY25 Certificated Contracts for eight staff members
- Renamed capital project funds to KMS Building Improvement
- Approved 2024-2025 Board Meeting Calendar revision
- Entered Executive Session for Superintendent Evaluation and Contract
- Adjourned the Special Meeting
🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
Board of Education Work Session
The Kodiak Island Borough School District Board of Education holds a work session to discuss recommendations for the FY25 budget adjustments, with final approval scheduled for the June 17 meeting. The board also reviews expenditures over $50,000 requiring prior approval, and receives reports on instruction, end-of-year assessment data, and a grant summary. Community comments are taken on non-agenda items.
- Discussion of FY25 budget adjustments and recommendations for final approval
- Review and potential approval of expenditures over $50,000 (purchase requisitions for CIS, Diversified Foods, FSA)
- End-of-Year Assessment Data Report covering mClass DIBELS K-3, FastBridge, MAP Growth, and School Climate Survey
- Department of Instruction and Learning Report on initiatives and goals
- FY25 Grant Summary Report and award letter
Board of Education Regular Meeting
The board approved the consent agenda including student fees for FY2024/2025 and meeting minutes. They also approved five certificated contracts for the 2024-2025 school year, appointed Hailee Henslee as the new Student Advisory Representative, and approved a leave of absence request despite the administration's recommendation to deny. The board acknowledged the monthly financial report showing $41.7M in revenues and $39.6M in expenditures.
- Approved FY2024/2025 Student and Activity Fees
- Approved certificated contracts for Kristi Lonheim, Teresa Hedges, Oshiana Black, Judith Bruns, and Melissa Rowe
- Appointed Hailee Henslee as Student Advisory Representative
- Approved leave of absence for Wendy Carstens despite district recommendation to deny
- Acknowledged April financial report with $41,743,484.78 revenues and $39,583,501.13 expenditures
🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
Board of Education Work Session
The Kodiak Island Borough School District Board of Education will hold a work session to discuss student and activity fees for the upcoming fiscal year. The board will also review proposed updates to multiple board policies covering areas such as transportation, school safety, and food service. A health curriculum timeline update and a presentation on copier services are also scheduled.
- Discussion of proposed student and activity fees for FY24-25 (with fee schedule attached)
- Proposed updates to 14 board policies including BP 3515 School Safety and Security and BP 3540 Transportation
- Update on K-12 health curriculum review timeline since 2021
- Presentation on copier services and equipment
- Informational item: Intent to apply for a Rigging Safety Initiative Grant with a district match of ~$1,650
Board of Education Special Meeting
At a special meeting, the Kodiak Island Borough School District Board of Education approved several action items. They authorized a 3-year highway and heating fuel contract with Petro Star Inc dba North Pacific Fuel, approved eight certificated contracts for the 2024-2025 school year, and accepted three grants totaling $388,250.
- Approved 3-year highway and heating fuel contract with Petro Star Inc dba North Pacific Fuel (amount not specified)
- Approved FY25 certificated contracts for Jonath Acker, Ann McWethy, Amy Arneson, Jordan Huff, Rachel Moseley, Kathryn Hollis-Buchanan, Sarah Adrion, and Sheryl Ross
- Accepted Munartet Project Grant ($357,000), Positive Behavioral Intervention Strategies Grant ($26,250), and SOR Symposium Travel Grant ($5,000) for a total of $388,250
🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
Board of Education Regular Meeting
The Board of Education reviewed the March 2024 financial report and approved a five-year internet services contract with GCI. The body also approved 2024-2025 certificated contracts for four employees and received reports on student testing and summer programming.
- Approval of a 5-year Internet Services Contract with GCI (July 1, 2024 – June 30, 2029)
- Acknowledgement of March 2024 General Fund Revenues of $38,812,510.54 and Expenditures of $35,457,690.04
- Approval of 2024-2025 Certificated Contracts for Amy Peterson, Kaitlyn Meibers, Melissa Johnson, and Samantha Wortham
- Presentation of Spring 2023 AK STAR results
- Report on five summer programs to be held at KHS in June
🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
Board of Education Work Session
The Kodiak Island Borough School District Board held a work session to approve the 2024‑2025 Board meeting calendar and discuss the possible formation of an administrative restructuring committee. The session also included community comments, recognitions for award winners, presentations of student assessment results and an E‑Rate/BAG internet connectivity report, and the superintendent's report.
- Approval of the 2024‑2025 Board Meeting Calendar
- Discussion of potential formation of an Administrative Committee
- Presentation of Middle‑of‑Year assessment results (MOY benchmark, DIBELS, FastBridge, MAP Growth)
- E‑Rate/BAG presentation on internet connections
- Recognition of NCWIT Aspirations in Computing award winners
Board of Education Special Meeting
The Kodiak Island Borough School District Board of Education approved a $1,500 arts grant, a $50,000 revision to a purchase order for legal services, and contracts for four new certificated teachers for the 2024-2025 school year.
- Approved $1,500 Community Arts and Cultural Partnership Grant
- Approved revision to Purchase Order #240079 to Ford Murray, P.C. not to exceed $50,000
- Approved 2024-2025 Certificated Contracts for Lucy O'Brien, Ekaterina Ostrovskaia, Kelly Nash, and Carmela Sison
- Public comment period available for non-agenda items
- Meeting held on April 1, 2024
🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
Board of Education Regular Meeting
The Kodiak Island Borough School District Board of Education approved the FY25 Preliminary Budget Option B and moved to a public hearing for community comments. The board also approved FY25 administrative contracts totaling $1,933,670 and certificated contracts for two staff members. Additional actions included authorizing the superintendent to approve internet contracts on March 27, 2024.
- Approval of FY25 Preliminary Budget Option B
- Approval of FY25 Administrative Contracts for $1,933,670.00
- Approval of 2024‑2025 Tenured Certificated Contract for Simplicio Valladolid
- Approval of 2024‑2025 Certificated Contract for Laurie Maples
- Authorization for superintendent to approve internet contracts on 3/27/2024
🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
Board of Education/Borough Assembly Joint Work Session
The Kodiak Island Borough School District Board of Education and Borough Assembly will hold a joint work session to discuss the FY25 budget, including a presentation and discussion on the proposed budget. They will also review a facilities maintenance update and a joint use agreement with the City of Kodiak and the Kodiak Island Borough for shared facilities.
- FY25 Budget Presentation and Discussion
- Budget Submission Deadline discussion
- Facilities Maintenance Update report
- COK/KIB/KIBSD Facilities Joint Use Agreement discussion (2024-2026)
Board of Education Special Meeting
The board approved FY25 certificated tenured, non-tenured, and residency waiver contracts totaling $3,877,636, as well as a new hire contract for Sheila Mabras. A leave of absence request was also approved. The superintendent presented a FY25 budget recap.
- Approved FY25 Certificated Tenured Contracts: $99,569
- Approved FY25 Certificated Non-Tenured Contracts: $3,347,157
- Approved FY25 Certificated Residency Waivers: $430,910
- Approved new hire contract for Sheila Mabras
- Approved leave of absence request with extenuating circumstances
🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
Board of Education Regular Meeting
The Kodiak Island Borough School District Board of Education approved the consent agenda, which included minutes from January and February and proposed calendar changes for the 2024-25 school year. The board also acknowledged the receipt of the January 2024 financial report and the FY24 Winter Budget Revisions.
- Approval of 2024-25 Calendar Changes
- Acknowledgment of January 2024 Financial Report ($27.9M in revenues)
- FY24 Winter Budget Revisions adopted
- Presentation on Rural Schools FY24
- FY25 Budget Discussion with three scenarios
Board of Education Work Session
The Board of Education will hold a work session to discuss the FY 25 budget deficit. Administration has presented a list of possible staffing efficiencies and eliminations. The board will provide feedback on the proposed reductions to balance the budget.
- Discussion of FY 25 budget deficit and administration's recommended staffing eliminations or reductions
- Public comments allowed on non-agenda items (three-minute limit per person)
- Alutiiq Land Acknowledgement and recording notification as procedural items
Board of Education Work Session
The Kodiak Island Borough School District Board of Education will discuss proposed changes to the 2024-25 school calendar and review a budget deficit for Fiscal Year 25. The board is also set to review a joint use agreement with Kodiak College and potential staffing efficiencies.
- Discussion of 2024-25 calendar changes
- Review of joint use agreement with Kodiak College
- Presentation on budget deficit and staffing efficiencies
- Discussion of leave of absence requests
- Presentation by US Coast Guard Advisory Representative
Board of Education Special Meeting
The Kodiak Island Borough School District Board of Education held a special meeting and approved two action items: leave of absence requests for employees and a Joint Use Agreement with Kodiak College for shared use of school district facilities. The meeting also included procedural items such as call to order, pledge, land acknowledgement, and community comments. All motions passed unanimously.
- Approved leave of absence requests for Yung Kiely and Rebecca Jones
- Approved Joint Use Agreement with Kodiak College (2023-2024) for use and operations of school district facilities
- Board members present: Dave Johnson, Judy Carstens, Jim Pryor, Kerry Irons
🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
Board of Education Regular Meeting
The Kodiak Island Borough School Board approved a list of health presenters, $68,303 in grant funding, and financial reports. The board also discussed addressing a budget deficit for Fiscal Year 25.
- Approved Local Food for Schools Grant ($9,903.41)
- Approved RTB AK MOA ($58,400)
- Approved list of health presenters
- Approved leave of absence requests
- Discussed FY25 budget deficit
🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
FY25 Budget Presentation - Schools and Districtwide Programs
The Kodiak Island Borough School Board convenes for an informational session on the FY25 budget for schools and districtwide programs. The meeting includes a budget presentation with additional details forthcoming. No votes or decisions are scheduled; this is a presentation and discussion-only item.
- FY25 Budget Presentation for Schools and Districtwide Programs (informational)
- Alutiiq Land Acknowledgement read at meeting start
- School Board members and legal statement read
Board of Education Work Session
This work session includes a presentation on the FY25 budget for schools and districtwide programs, as well as discussions on recommending tenured and special education non-tenured teacher contracts for approval at the January 22 regular meeting. The board will also hear a KHS counseling scholarship report and discuss participation in the AASB Legislative Fly-In. No final votes are expected; these are preparatory discussions.
- FY25 Budget Presentation for schools and districtwide programs
- Discussion on FY25 tenured certificated contracts, including five Residency Waivers
- Discussion on FY25 special education non-tenured contracts, including six Residency Waivers
- AASB Legislative Fly-In participation discussion
- KHS Counseling Scholarship Report
Board of Education Special Meeting
The Kodiak Island Borough School District Board of Education approved three teacher leave of absence requests for the 2024-2025 school year and adjourned. The meeting concluded with a motion to enter executive session to discuss the Superintendent's evaluation.
- Approved leave of absence for Anthony White (CTE Teacher)
- Approved leave of absence for Corrie Davis (Special Education Teacher)
- Approved leave of absence for Molly McFarland (Elementary Teacher)
- Entered executive session to discuss Superintendent Evaluation
- Adjourned the meeting