Kodiak Unified School District public meetings in 2025
32 substantive meetings from 2025, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Board of Education Regular Meeting
The Kodiak Island Borough School Board approved the consent agenda, which included acceptance of three grants totaling $674,268.63, renewal of facility joint use agreements, and approval of health presenters and surplus sale of filing cabinets. The board also held second readings and action on six policy changes, and introduced first readings of two new policies.
- Approved three grants: Broadband Assistance ($647,028), Fresh Fruits & Vegetable ($9,140.63), Migrant Supplemental ($18,100)
- Approved renewal of Facility Joint Use Agreements for 2025-2026
- Approved list of health presenters from Kodiak Women's Resource & Crisis Center, STAR, KANA, and State of Alaska Public Health
- Approved sale of four fire-safe filing cabinets
- Second reading and action on six policy changes (BP 6118, 6142.1, 6146.1, 6163.2, 6176, 9261)
🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
Board of Education Retreat
This is a Board of Education retreat focusing on discussions rather than formal decisions. The board will review the strategic plan, receive a budget update, discuss board goals, and consider the superintendent evaluation timeline. Other topics include tribal consultation and district use of AI.
- Discussion of board goals for the upcoming year
- Update on the district's strategic plan
- Budget update and board budget discussion
- Superintendent evaluation timeline discussion
- Discussion on tribal consultation and district use of AI
Board of Education Special Meeting
The Kodiak Island Borough School District Board of Education approved two purchase requisitions totaling over $2.1 million during a special meeting. The board voted to approve a contract for immigration services and a contract for student transportation services.
- Approved $100,000 to Ford Murray, P.C. for immigration services
- Approved $2,067,022.20 to First Student, Inc. for transportation services
- Meeting held at KIBSD Central Office Conference Room F140
- Live-streamed meeting with public comment period
- Board members present: Kerry Irons, Jim Pryor, Jesse Mickelson, Mike Litzow, Duncan Fields
🗳️ 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 review the start of school, water system improvements, and budget updates. The meeting will also include discussions on health teacher approvals, policy updates, and surplus asset sales.
- Start of school update
- Chiniak water system update
- Child Nutrition budget discussion
- Approval of health teacher and presenters
- Surplus sale of HR fire safe filing cabinets
Board of Education Regular Meeting
The Board of Education reviewed state assessment results and budget updates. Members approved multiple purchase requisitions exceeding $50,000 and a grant for Indian Education.
- Approved $102,180 to Diversified Foods
- Approved $75,000 to Community Inclusion Services
- Approved $200,000 to Providence Counseling Center
- Approved $50,000 to First Student, Inc.
- Approved $170,770 Indian Education Grant
🗳️ 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 federal funds, grant summaries, and proposed updates to several board policies. The meeting will also include a superintendent's report and a public comment period.
- Discussion of federal funds update
- Review of grant summary report
- Adoption of updates to 10 board policies
- Superintendent's report presentation
- Public comment period available
Board of Education Special Meeting
The Board of Education held a special meeting to review and approve employment contracts for the upcoming school year. The board voted to approve the 2025-2026 Certificated Contracts as presented.
- Approval of 2025-2026 Certificated Contracts
🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
Board of Education Regular Meeting
The Kodiak Island Borough School District Board of Education approved a $1.50 lunch fee increase for 2025-2026 and a $0.75 increase for 2026-2027. The board also approved a contract extension for First Student Transportation and a $113,055.96 purchase order for Konica Minolta equipment.
- Lunch fee increase of $1.50 for 2025-2026 and $0.75 for 2026-2027
- First Student Transportation contract extension
- Konica Minolta purchase order for $113,055.96
- Approval of 2025-2026 Certificated Contracts
- Farm to School Formula Grant award of $1,950.00
🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
Board of Education Special Meeting
The Kodiak Island Borough School District Board of Education held a special meeting and approved the 2025-2026 certificated contracts as presented. The motion passed 4-0. The meeting also included community comments, superintendent's report, and board updates.
- Approved FY26 certificated contracts (motion passed 4-0)
- Community comments period with 3-minute limit per speaker
- Alutiiq Land Acknowledgement read
- Public notification of recording and live-streaming
- Board updates and committee comments
🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
Board of Education Regular Meeting
The Board of Education met to approve the FY26 budget and several consent agenda items. Discussions included a report on the North Star Facility and an update on a recent Child Nutrition audit.
- Approval of the FY26 Budget
- FY2027-2032 Capital Improvement Plan (CIP) list
- Child Nutrition Audit findings including 42 violations
- North Star Facility Joint KIB/KIBSD Committee update
- May Report of Revenues ($41,324,034.93) and Expenditures ($43,047,746.20)
🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
Board of Education Work Session
The Kodiak Island Borough School District Board of Education is holding a work session to discuss the proposed FY26 budget for final approval at the June 16 meeting, a cell phone policy update, and a memorandum of agreement with the YMCA for after-school programming at three elementary schools. The board will also review a child nutrition audit that found 42 violations and resulted in fiscal action, and consider updates to nine board policies. No votes are taken at work sessions; these discussions inform future decisions.
- FY26 proposed budget discussion for final approval at June 16 meeting
- YMCA MOA for after-school programming at East, Main, and Peterson Elementary
- Child nutrition audit with 42 violations and state fiscal action
- Cell phone policy update (BP 5138) limiting personal electronic devices
- Proposed updates to nine board policies including site councils, hiring, and drug-free workplace
Board of Education Special Meeting
The Board of Education met to approve the final revision of the FY25 budget and certificated contracts for 2025-2026. The board also authorized a partnership with YMCA-Alaska for student programming and a contract memorandum for the Superintendent.
- Approval of FY25 Final Revision of Revenues & Expenditures
- Approval of 2025-2026 Certificated Contracts
- Memorandum of Agreement with YMCA-Alaska for after-school programming at East, Main, and Peterson Elementary Schools
- Approval of Superintendent Contract MOU for FY25 regarding annual leave cash out
🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
Board of Education Regular Meeting
The Board of Education is meeting to approve several consent agenda items, including a new labor agreement and student activity fees. The board is also reviewing the Superintendent's contract and hearing assessment results for grades K-3.
- Approval of KIESA Collective Bargaining Agreement 2025-2028
- Approval of FY26 Activities and Athletic Fees
- Revision to Superintendent contract to determine salary annually during evaluation
- Presentation of K-3 DIBELS and FastBridge assessment results
- Appointment of Student Advisory Representative
🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
Board of Education Special Meeting
The Board of Education held a special meeting and voted to approve the 2025-2026 certificated contracts, including several new hires. The remainder of the agenda consisted of procedural items such as the call to order, pledge of allegiance, land acknowledgement, roll call, and community comment periods.
- Approved FY26 certificated contracts (motion passed 4-0)
- New hire memos for C. Baader, R. Cumbee, T. Harrison, R. Moseley, and R. & J. Nepomuceno
- Two community comment periods were held
- Alutiiq Land Acknowledgement read
- Meeting adjourned after the action item
🗳️ 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 the KIESA collective bargaining agreement for 2025–2028, which has been ratified by the support association and is recommended for approval. They will also discuss the superintendent's contract, with a proposed change to set salary annually during evaluation. Other items include an update on after-school programming for elementary child care, presentation of end-of-year MAP assessment results, and discussion of activities and athletic fees for FY26.
- After School Programming Update for elementary child care for 2025–2026 school year
- Presentation of Grades 3–12 end-of-year MAP assessment results
- Discussion of Activities and Athletic Fees for FY26
- Discussion and recommendation to approve KIESA 2025–2028 Collective Bargaining Agreement
- Discussion of Superintendent Contract with proposed salary-setting change
Board of Education Regular Meeting
The Board of Education approved a new science curriculum for the 2025-2026 school year, including $190,304.25 in instructional materials, in a 3-2 vote. It also approved the FY25 Spring Budget Revision after a public hearing. The consent agenda included an MOU with the University of Alaska Fairbanks for the Alaska Statewide Mentor Project and the 2025-2026 School Board Calendar.
- Approved science curriculum and $190,304.25 purchase of instructional materials (passed 3-2)
- Approved FY25 Spring Budget Revision following a public hearing
- Approved MOU with University of Alaska Fairbanks for the Alaska Statewide Mentor Project
- Approved 2025-2026 School Board Calendar
- Recognized Susan Malutin as AAEC's 2025 Arts Educator Champion
🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
Board of Education Work Session
The Kodiak Island Borough School District Board of Education will discuss the 2025-2026 annual board calendar, the preliminary budget for FY26, and a review of the science curriculum. The meeting also includes a presentation on vaping incidents at KMS and KHS.
- Review of 2025-2026 Board calendar
- Discussion of FY26 preliminary budget
- Science curriculum review for FY26
- Presentation on vaping incidents at KMS and KHS
- Proposal to form a District Budget Committee
Board of Education Special Meeting
The Kodiak Island Borough School District Board of Education is holding a special meeting to vote on three action items: approving 2025-2026 certificated contracts for new hires, approving a $130,000 expenditure to Ford Murray, P.C. for immigration legal services to prevent visa disruptions, and approving a $3,059,605 Alaska State Family Engagement Center Grant. The meeting includes procedural items such as community comments, a land acknowledgment, and roll call.
- Approve 2025-2026 certificated contracts for new hires including T Creelman, A Hockema, and J Pierson
- Approve $130,000 expenditure to Ford Murray, P.C. for visa filings to mitigate disruption to student learning
- Approve Alaska State Family Engagement Center Grant in the amount of $3,059,605
- Community comments allowed (3 minutes per person) on non-agenda items
Board of Education Special Meeting
The Board of Education held a special meeting to evaluate the Superintendent and discuss her employment terms. The board approved the Superintendent's evaluation and a new contract extending through 2028.
- Approval of Superintendent Cyndy Mika's performance evaluation
- Approval of a new three-year contract for Superintendent Cyndy Mika (July 1, 2025 – June 30, 2028)
- Contract change: FY28 salary increase to be commensurate with the FY28 increase for KAA
- Contract change: Unused annual leave will be available for annual cash-out
🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
KIB and KIBSD Joint Work Session
The Kodiak Island Borough and School District will hold a joint work session to discuss the Fiscal Year 2026 budget, facilities maintenance, and the potential closure of North Star Elementary School.
- FY26 Budget Presentation and Discussion
- Budget Submission Deadline
- Facilities Maintenance Update
- Discussion of the Closure of North Star Elementary School
Board of Education Regular Meeting
The Kodiak Island Borough School District Board of Education approved FY25 winter budget revisions totaling $390,000, a $113,935 purchase requisition to CDW Government, and FY26 administrative contracts worth $135,428.73. The board also authorized a Memorandum of Agreement with the U.S. Coast Guard to implement a JROTC program and accepted a $26,868 Hunter Education Grant. Presentations were given by Main Elementary and Chiniak School.
- FY25 Winter Revisions approved at $390,000 (removed $80,000 truck line item)
- Purchase Requisition #42428 to CDW Government, Inc. for $113,935
- FY26 Administrative Contracts approved totaling $135,428.73
- MOA with USCG to implement JROTC program in FY26
- Hunter Education Grant accepted for $26,868
🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
Board of Education Special Work Session
The Kodiak Island Borough School District Board of Education will hold a special work session to discuss a winter budget revision that backfills $500,000 for maintenance and $200,000 for special education services from unfilled salary and benefit funds. A public hearing on the budget revision is scheduled for the March 10 regular board meeting. The board will also receive a reconfiguration update, discuss expenditures over $50,000, and review the preliminary FY26 budget.
- Winter budget revision: $500,000 for maintenance, $200,000 for special education backfill
- Public hearing on budget revision set for March 10 regular board meeting
- Expenditures over $50,000 requiring board approval (Requisition #42432 for stake bed with lift gate)
- Preliminary FY26 budget review by administration
Board of Education Regular Meeting
The Kodiak Island Borough School District Board approved a $43,200 contribution for wireless access points at rural schools and acknowledged January financial reports. The board also discussed budget adjustments and a public hearing for winter revisions.
- Wireless network upgrades for rural schools ($43,200)
- Approval of January 2025 financial reports
- Discussion on budget backfill for Maintenance and Special Education
- Public hearing scheduled for March 10th regarding winter revisions
- Review of FY25 and FY26 budget considerations
Board of Education Special Meeting
The Kodiak Island Borough School District Board of Education approved FY26 contracts for non-tenured teachers totaling $2,757,101 and administrative contracts totaling $1,715,662.20. The board also approved a leave of absence request for teacher Katie Wallace for the 2025-2026 school year. All votes were unanimous except Vice President Jim Pryor was not present for the votes on the contracts and leave.
- Approved FY26 non-tenured teacher contracts worth $2,757,101
- Approved FY26 administrative contracts worth $1,715,662.20
- Approved leave of absence for Katie Wallace for 2025-2026 school year
🗳️ 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 the FY26 budget. The agenda includes a budget update and discussion as the main business item, along with community comments, superintendent's report, and board comments. No votes or decisions are scheduled; this is a discussion-only session.
- Budget update and discussion for fiscal year 2026, with a supporting PDF document
Board of Education Special Meeting
The Kodiak Island Borough School District Board of Education approved FY26 certificated contracts and approved leave of absence requests for three staff members for the 2025-2026 school year.
- Approved FY26 Certificated Contracts
- Approved Leave of Absence Requests for Erica Blondin, Jessica Skonberg, and Maya Edgerly
- Entered Executive Session to discuss negotiations
- Meeting held at 722 Mill Bay Road, KIBSD Central Office Conference Room F140
- Live-streamed meeting with public comment period
🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
Board of Education Work Session
The Board of Education will discuss the FY26 budget update and a proposal to replace aging wireless access points. Additionally, administration will present a new administrative regulation regarding meeting recording retention.
- FY26 Budget Update discussion
- Proposal for 180 wireless access points for rural schools and Kodiak High School using $105,539.24 in remaining E-Rate Category 2 funds
- Discussion of Administrative Regulation 9324 regarding meeting recording retention
Board of Education Special Meeting
The Kodiak Island Borough School District Board of Education voted to restructure elementary instruction by consolidating students into Main and East Elementary schools. The board also approved the agenda and adjourned. The decision was made during a special meeting on January 22, 2025.
- Motion passed to restructure elementary instruction and consolidate students at Main and East Elementary schools
- Board approved the agenda as submitted
- Community comments were heard on items not on the agenda
- Board updates were given on committee matters
- Meeting adjourned after the consolidation vote
🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
Board of Education Regular Meeting
The Kodiak Island Borough School Board approved FY26 contracts for tenured and special education teachers, along with a single teacher's contract and residence waiver. The meeting also included a discussion on elementary school consolidation and the approval of consent agenda items such as meeting minutes and staff leaves of absence.
- Approval of FY26 Certificated Contracts: Tenured ($8,893,867.50)
- Approval of FY26 Certificated Contracts: SPED Non-Tenured ($1,067,158.00)
- Approval of 2024-2025 Certificated Contract for Christie Curry ($30,639.87)
- Discussion on Elementary School Consolidation
- Approval of December 2024 meeting minutes and staff leaves of absence
🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
Board of Education Budget Retreat
The Board of Education is holding a budget retreat to discuss the budget and a possible school closure update. The meeting includes a presentation and discussion on the budget and closure, followed by community comments and board comments.
- Budget and School Closure Update & Discussion
- Community Comments period for public input on non-agenda items
Town Hall Meeting
The Kodiak Island Borough School District Board of Education will hold a work session to review a presentation on the potential consolidation of schools. The meeting will also include a period for public comments.
- Presentation on potential school consolidation
- Public comment period (3 minutes per person)
- Board comments
Board of Education Work Session
The Kodiak Island Borough School District Board will discuss a budget forecast and a proposal for a possible school closure. The meeting also includes presentations on technology services and federal programs, along with the approval of FY26 certificated contracts.
- Budget forecast and proposal for school closure
- FY26 Certificated Contracts: Tenured
- FY26 Certificated Contracts: Non-Tenured SPED
- Technology Services Report
- Federal Programs Report