Kenai Peninsula Borough School District public meetings in 2021

Board of Education Finance Committee Meeting

The finance committee will discuss a revised FY22 budget reflecting a higher-than-projected student count (8,301 ADM) and an additional $2 million from the Kenai Peninsula Borough via ARPA. Total revised revenue is $136,048,255 and expenditures $132,640,486, resulting in an anticipated fund balance increase of $3,407,769. They will also approve prior meeting notes and discuss NSBA membership.

• FY22 budget revision with $2,644,365 state revenue increase from higher enrollment
• KPB provided additional $2,000,000 in local education contribution via ARPA
• Total revised revenue $136,048,255; expenditures $132,640,486
• Projected fund balance increase of $3,407,769
• Approval of November 1, 2021 meeting notes

The Board of Education Finance Committee approved the notes from the November 1, 2021 meeting. The committee reviewed the FY22 Budget Revision 2021-12-6 and requested information regarding district memberships and dues.

• Approved November 1, 2021 meeting notes

Board of Education Information Committee Meeting

The Board of Education Information Committee meeting is largely procedural, including call to order, roll call, and approval of minutes from November 1, 2021. The only substantive item is a discussion of legislative priorities and the legislative process, referencing the board-approved 2022 State and Federal Legislative Priorities.

• Approval of notes from November 1, 2021 meeting
• Discussion of 2022 legislative priorities and the legislative process

The committee approved the meeting notes from November 1, 2021. Members discussed the legislative process, the upcoming online Annual Report, and the budget calendar.

• Approved notes from November 1, 2021

Board of Education Meeting

The Kenai Peninsula Borough School District Board of Education will consider a consent agenda that includes a budget transfer of $89,250 for IEP substitute and collaboration days, as well as first readings of two policies on school-sponsored and school-related trips. The meeting also includes routine procedural items, reports, and public comment periods.

• Budget Transfer 162: $89,250 for IEP substitute and collaboration days (requires board approval as it exceeds $50,000)
• First reading of AR 6153 School-Sponsored Trips policy
• First reading of revised AR 3541.1 School-Related Trips policy
• October Finance Reports presented for information
• Approval of minutes from November 1, 2021 meeting

The Board of Education approved a design services contract for the Kachemak-Selo school project and passed the FY22 budget revision. The board also approved several teacher contracts and updates to the student athletic handbook.

• Recommended Architects Alaska for Kachemak-Selo school project professional and design services (8-0)
• Approved FY22 Budget Revision (8-0)
• Approved Kenai Peninsula Student Athletic Association (KPSAA) High School Handbook changes (8-0)
• Approved budget transfers in excess of $50,000 (8-0)
• Approved 2021-22 New Teacher Contracts (8-0)
• Approved 2021-22 Long-Term Substitute Teacher Contracts (8-0)
• Approved 2021-22 Temporary Retired Teacher Contracts (8-0)
• Approved first readings of AR 6153 and AR 3541.1 regarding school trips (8-0)

Board of Education Work Sessions

The Kenai Peninsula Borough School District Board of Education holds a work session to review policies and discuss the FY22 budget revision. The budget revision reflects a $2,644,365 increase in state revenue based on higher-than-projected enrollment (8,301 students) and an additional $2,000,000 from the Kenai Peninsula Borough via the American Rescue Plan Act. The board will also review policies on tobacco-free schools, school-related trips (including 15-passenger van use), remote site living expenses for Razdolna staff, and multiple exhibits. A discussion with Kenai Peninsula legislators and a facilities capital priorities presentation are also scheduled.

• FY22 budget revision: revenue increased to $136,048,255; includes $2,644,365 state adjustment and $2,000,000 KPB ARPA funds
• Average Daily Membership reported at 8,301.07 students, 440 above projection; includes 208 intensive needs students
• First reading and possible action on BP 3541.1 and AR 6153 allowing use of 15-passenger vans manufactured after Sept. 1, 2011
• Review of BP 3513.3 Tobacco-Free Schools policy and E 3344 Remote Site Living Expenses ($200/month for Razdolna staff not living in village)
• Discussion with Kenai Peninsula legislators and update on KPBSD facilities capital priorities

Board of Education Policy Review Committee Meeting

The Kenai Peninsula Borough School District Board of Education Policy Review Committee will discuss and potentially recommend updates to policies on school-related trips, including allowing certain 15-passenger vans, and review a draft Title IX personnel policy. The committee will also consider new policies on use of school facilities and property, including pool fees for non-profits, and discuss student testimony prioritization. Several exhibits on curriculum review, remote site living expenses, and Alaska history waivers are presented for information only.

• Proposed update to BP 3541.1/AR 6153 allows 15-passenger vans manufactured after Sept 1, 2011 for school trips
• New Title IX policy (BP 5130/AR 5150) introduced by Title IX Coordinator Jeffrey Ambrosier
• Remote site living expense of $200/month for Razdolna staff not living in village for 2021-22
• Alaska history waiver request form (E 6146.2) would waive requirement for certain transfer students
• Review of pool fees and classifications for non-profit groups in school facilities use policy

The committee approved the meeting agenda and the notes from November 1, 2021. All listed policy exhibits and ongoing policy reviews were moved to future work sessions. No final policy changes were adopted during the meeting.

• Approved agenda as printed
• Approved November 1, 2021 notes
• Moved E 6141 (b) Curriculum Content Review Cycle to work session
• Moved E 3344 Remote Site Living Expenses to next work session
• Moved E 6146.2 Alaska History Waiver Request to next work session
• Moved E 3541.1 (a) School Driver Registration Form and E 3541.1 (b) Private Vehicle Transport Safety Check to next work session
• Moved BP 3541.1, AR 6153, and AR 3541.1 regarding school trips to next work session
• Moved Student Representative Report and Student Testimony Prioritization to next work session

Board of Education Work Sessions

The Board of Education will hold work sessions to discuss several items, including the FY21 Comprehensive Annual Financial Report which received an unqualified opinion with no findings, a Title VI program update, the annual class size report, and a mitigation plan update. These are discussion items only; no votes will be taken at this meeting.

• FY21 Comprehensive Annual Financial Report and Single Audit with unqualified opinion and no findings
• Title VI Education Program update: new tribal representatives, Indian education initiatives, and family engagement activities
• 2021-22 Class Size Enrollment Report with school-by-school data, pupil-teacher ratios, and five-year comparisons
• Mitigation Plan Update including a KPBSD Close Contact Flyer (likely COVID-19 related)

Board of Education Meeting

This regular meeting includes swearing in newly elected board members for Districts 2, 5, and 8, and election of board officers for 2021-2022. The board will also hear school reports from Chapman and West Homer Elementary, receive September finance reports and a quarterly budget transfer report, and consider a consent agenda. Public comments and presentations are scheduled.

• Oath of office for new members Matt Morse (District 2), Timothy Daugharty (District 8), Jennifer Waller (District 5)
• Election of board officers: President, Vice President, Clerk, Treasurer
• Presentation of Alaska Communications Youth Hero Award to Selena Payment of River City Academy
• School reports from Chapman Elementary and West Homer Elementary
• September finance reports and quarterly budget transfer report

The Board of Education reorganized its leadership and approved a series of personnel actions via a consent agenda. The meeting included reports from Chapman and West Homer Elementary schools and public comments regarding LGBTQ+ issues and homelessness.

• Elected Zen Kelly as President
• Elected Debbie Cary as Vice President
• Elected Jason Tauriainen as Clerk
• Elected Penny Vadla as Treasurer
• Approved minutes from 10-4-2021 special meeting
• Approved minutes from 10-4-2021 meeting
• Approved unpaid leave of absence request
• Approved 2021-22 new and temporary retired teacher contracts

Board of Education Policy Review Committee Meeting

The Board of Education Policy Review Committee will discuss possible changes to field trip policies and related exhibits, including multiple draft forms. Members will also receive an update on Title IX training and consider prioritizing student testimony on the agenda. The meeting includes procedural items like approval of previous meeting notes.

• Review of field trip policies: AR 6153, BP 3541.1, BP 6153, AR 3541.1 with draft exhibits (Verification, Preparation, Information Form, Chaperone Indemnification, School Driver Registration)
• Update on Title IX training presented by Nate Crabtree and Jeffrey Ambrosier
• Discussion of prioritizing student representative report and student testimony on the agenda
• Approval of notes from October 4, 2021 meeting

The committee edited several field trip exhibits to align with new policies and updated approval roles to reflect one Assistant Superintendent and Executive Director of Finance. Other items regarding Title IX and student testimony were discussed or presented.

• Approved agenda with Title IX Update moved to the beginning
• Approved notes from 10-4-2021 as printed
• Edited field trip exhibits E 6153 (d), E 6153 (a), E 6153 (c), E 6153 (h), and E 3541.1 (a)
• Tabled discussion on Student Testimony Prioritization to the next meeting

Board of Education Finance Committee Meeting

The Finance Committee will discuss the FY23 budget community meetings held in Soldotna, Homer and Seward. It will present the FY21 year‑end General Fund numbers, noting revenues of $137,853,444, expenditures of $141,877,473, a $4,024,029 use of fund balance and a $2,000,000 America Rescue Plan contribution. Routine items such as approval of previous notes and information requests will also be addressed.

• FY23 Budget Community Meetings overview (Soldotna, Homer, Seward)
• FY21 Year End General Fund: $137,853,444 revenue, $141,877,473 expense, $4,024,029 fund balance use, $2,000,000 ARP addition
• Approval of Notes from 10‑4‑2021
• Information requests to administration for next meeting
• Finance Committee meeting video posted

The committee approved the notes from the October 4, 2021 meeting. Members received reports on FY23 budget community meetings and the FY21 Year End General Fund.

• Approved notes from 10-4-2021 meeting

Board of Education Information Committee Meeting

The Board of Education Information Committee will approve the September 13, 2021 meeting notes, receive an update from student representative Olivia Ferguson, and discuss upcoming state and federal legislative priorities. The meeting is procedural and open to the public via Zoom or telephone.

• Approval of notes from the September 13, 2021 meeting
• Student Representative Update by Olivia Ferguson
• Discussion of State and Legislative Priorities (2022)
• Call to Order and Roll Call
• Adjournment

The committee approved the notes from the September 13, 2021 meeting. Members received updates on student affairs and upcoming state legislative priorities for education bills.

• Approved notes from 9-13-2021 meeting

Board of Education Meeting

The Kenai Peninsula Borough School District Board of Education approved the 2022 State and Federal Legislative Priorities and adopted Board Policy 5141.51 on At-Risk Students. The board also approved a consent agenda including a gaming permit resolution, a new teacher contract, a tentative non-tenure teacher contract, and long-term substitute teacher contracts.

• Approved Resolution 21-22-1 Gaming Permits designating primary and alternate members for school raffles and bingo
• Approved long-term substitute contracts for Anne Hays at Kenai Middle School and Krista Parrett at Nikolaevsk School
• Approved new teacher contract for Michele Stokes as Special Education Intensive Needs Teacher at West Homer Elementary
• Approved tentative non-tenure contract for Donald Schindler as Special Education Teacher at Nikiski North Star Elementary
• Approved Board Policy 5141.51 defining procedures for at-risk students

The Board of Education approved a Memorandum of Agreement regarding staff absences due to COVID-19. Members also approved the 2022 state and federal legislative priorities and a policy for at-risk youth. Additionally, the board approved several teacher contracts and gaming permit designations.

• Approved Memorandum of Agreement regarding COVID-19 related work absences
• Approved BP 5141.51 At-Risk Youth policy
• Approved 2022 State and Federal Legislative Priorities
• Approved Resolution 21-22-1 designating Gaming Permit primary and alternate members
• Approved 2021-22 long-term substitute teacher contracts
• Approved 2021-22 new teacher contracts
• Approved 2021-22 tentative non-tenure teacher contracts

Board of Education Policy Review Committee Meeting

The Board of Education Policy Review Committee will meet to discuss possible changes to field trip policies and related exhibits. The agenda includes procedural items such as call to order, roll call, and approval of previous meeting notes. The only substantive item is a review of field trip policies led by Assistant Superintendent Kari Dendurent.

• Review of Field Trip Policies (AR 6153, BP 3541.1, BP 6153, AR 3541.1) for possible changes
• Approval of meeting notes from July 12, 2021

The committee reviewed the current field trip policy and noted that 10 exhibits require updates to reflect one assistant superintendent. Proposed changes to extended and overnight field trip policies will be presented in November.

• Approved the agenda
• Approved notes from 7-12-2021

Board of Education Finance Committee Meeting

The Kenai Peninsula Borough School District Board of Education Finance Committee is meeting to discuss the FY23 Budget Preparation presentation and review the unaudited FY21 fund balance. The agenda also includes approval of minutes from the previous meeting and information requests to administration.

• Discussion of FY23 Budget Preparation presentation
• Review of FY21 (unaudited) fund balance
• Approval of notes from May 3, 2021 meeting
• Information requests to administration

The committee approved the notes from the May 3, 2021 meeting. Members received presentations regarding FY23 budget preparation and the FY21 fund balance.

• Approved notes from 5-3-2021 meeting

Board of Education Work Sessions

The Board of Education will hold work sessions to discuss facilities planning for a potential 2022 bond package, a mitigation plan update with a new MOA regarding COVID-19 absences, health care fund balances, curriculum revision, and state/federal legislative priorities. No votes are expected as these are discussion and information items.

• Facilities update: discussion of existing conditions and planning for potential bond package in 2022 after previous packages stalled due to COVID
• Health Care: Employee reserve fund at $1,530,525.84 and Employer reserve fund at $5,241,630.41 as of June 30, 2021 (unaudited)
• Mitigation Plan: added MOA between KPBSD, KPESA, KPEA regarding absences from work due to COVID-19
• Curriculum Revision Cycle: updating the 6-year cycle under policy 6141(b) due to 2020-2021 COVID disruptions
• State and Federal Legislative Priorities: including timely adequate education funding, bond reimbursement program, and funding for IDEA and Title programs

Board of Education Special Meeting

The board approved the agenda and then moved into an executive session to discuss employee contract bargaining, a matter that could affect district finances. The executive session was conducted and later adjourned. The meeting was then formally adjourned.

• Approval of agenda as presented
• Motion to enter executive session for employee contract bargaining
• Executive session discussion of employee contract bargaining
• Motion to adjourn executive session
• Adjournment of the meeting

The Board of Education convened for a special meeting and entered an executive session to discuss employee contract bargaining. No other substantive actions were recorded.

• Approved agenda as presented
• Entered executive session to discuss employee contract bargaining (7-0)

Board of Education Meeting

The Board of Education will vote on a consent agenda that includes a $146,473 budget transfer to purchase Cengage Math Curriculum, as well as approve unpaid leave requests for two special education aides. They will also receive school reports from Ninilchik School and Homer Flex, and review July and August finance reports. Public comments on non-agenda items are invited.

• Budget transfer of $146,473 for Cengage Math Curriculum (item 10B)
• Unpaid leave requests for Gina Glaves (Skyview Middle School) and Andrew Shook (Soldotna Elementary School) (item 10C)
• School reports from Ninilchik School and Homer Flex (items 3A, 3B)
• July and August Finance Reports (item 9A)
• Approval of consent agenda items 10 B-J (item 10A)

The Board of Education approved a series of consent agenda items including budget transfers, personnel leaves, and teacher contracts. The board also appointed student representatives to the school board and Information Committee.

• Approved budget transfers in excess of $50,000 (9-0)
• Approved requests for unpaid leaves of absence (9-0)
• Approved Miss Niviya Reed as student representative to the school board (9-0)
• Approved Miss Oliva Ferguson as student representative to the Information Committee (9-0)
• Approved 2021-2022 flat payment compensation for Assistant Superintendent, Executive Director of Finance, and Executive Director of Human Resources (9-0)
• Approved 2021-22 long-term substitute teacher contracts (9-0)
• Approved 2021-22 new teacher contracts (9-0)
• Approved 2021-22 temporary retired teacher contracts (9-0)

Board of Education Special Meeting

The Kenai Peninsula Borough School District Board of Education held a special meeting to discuss employee contract bargaining in executive session. The board voted unanimously to enter and later adjourn the closed session. No public action was taken beyond the procedural motions.

• Board voted 8-0 to hold executive session for employee contract bargaining (Alaska Statute 44.62.310(c))
• Executive session cited potential adverse effect on district finances
• Meeting adjourned after executive session; no other business conducted

The Board of Education convened a special meeting that consisted primarily of an executive session. The board met to discuss employee contract bargaining.

• Approved motion to enter executive session for employee contract bargaining
• Approved motion to adjourn executive session

Board of Education Information Committee Meeting

The Kenai Peninsula Borough School District Board of Education Information Committee will meet to discuss and potentially revise its committee charge, which focuses on tracking state and federal legislation impacting the district and supporting communications efforts. The meeting includes procedural items such as call to order, roll call, and approval of minutes from June 7, 2021.

• Discussion of the Information Committee charge, including legislative tracking and communications advisory role

The committee met to approve previous meeting notes and discuss its charge. No other substantive actions were taken during the session.

• Approved June 7, 2021 meeting notes

Board of Education Work Sessions

The Kenai Peninsula Borough School District Board of Education will hold a work session on September 13, 2021, at Homer High School. Discussions include a mitigation plan update, board policy review, and 2022 legislative priorities for the Association of Alaska School Boards. No votes are scheduled; this is a discussion-only meeting.

• Mitigation Plan Update with discussion on face coverings and current protocols
• 2022 Legislative Priorities including adequate education funding and bond reimbursement program
• AASB 2021-22 Resolutions discussion and final opportunity before October business meeting
• Board Policy Review discussing new or revised policies
• Board Discussion session open for general topics

Board of Education Meeting

The Kenai Peninsula Borough School District Board will approve the meeting agenda, minutes, and several consent items. Consent items include a budget transfer of $74,583 to align science curriculum costs, new contracts for two administrators, and new contracts for several teachers. The board will also hear reports on Summer Connect, the fourth‑quarter budget transfer, and other district updates.

• Approve agenda and minutes for the August 2 meeting
• Approve budget transfer over $50,000 – $74,583 for Science Curriculum alignment
• Approve 2021‑22 contracts for Principal Eric Hart (Port Graham School) and Interim Assistant Principal Shonia Werner (Skyview Middle School)
• Approve 2021‑22 contracts for new teachers, including Julie Aurand (Razdolna School) and Erik Dolphin (K‑Beach Elementary School)
• Review Fourth Quarter Budget Transfer Report and Summer Connect program report

The Board of Education approved several personnel contracts and budget transfers via a consent agenda. The board also conducted first readings of two policies regarding tobacco and tobacco-free schools.

• Approved 2021-22 New Administrator Contract(s) (8-0)
• Approved 2021-22 New Teacher Contract(s) (8-0)
• Approved 2021-22 Tentative Non-Tenure Teacher Contract(s) (8-0)
• Approved budget transfers in excess of $50,000 (8-0)
• Approved minutes from 7-12-2021
• First reading of Board Policy BP 5131.62 Tobacco
• First reading of Board Policy BP 3513.3 Tobacco Free Schools

Board of Education Special Meeting

The board will approve the agenda and then enter an executive session to discuss employee contract negotiations, as authorized by Alaska Statute 44.62.310. The session addresses matters that could affect district finances. After the session, the board will adjourn the meeting.

• Approve agenda as presented
• Motion to enter executive session for employee contract negotiations
• Executive session to discuss bargaining matters affecting district finances
• Motion to adjourn the executive session
• Adjourn the board meeting

The Board of Education convened for a special meeting and entered an executive session to discuss bargaining. No other substantive decisions were recorded.

• Approved agenda as presented
• Entered executive session to discuss bargaining (8-0)
• Adjourned executive session (9-0)

Board of Education Work Sessions

The board will review the 2021-2022 District Mitigation Plan for COVID-19, presented by the superintendent. They also will discuss updated timelines for 2021-2022 board goals and review a policy on at-risk students (BP 5141.51). A general board discussion is scheduled. The meeting is a work session with no formal votes.

• Review of Board Policy BP 5141.51 At-Risk Students
• Discussion of 2021-2022 Board Goals Timelines
• Presentation of 2021-2022 District Mitigation Plan (COVID-19)
• General board discussion

Board of Education Meeting

The board will consider approving a $2,111,091 budget transfer to align revenue with Kenai Peninsula Borough appropriation and CARES Act funding. Informational reports include summer school programs funded by CARES ESSER, the summer work program, and May finance reports. Several agenda items were removed for future consideration by the Policy Review Committee.

• Budget transfer of $2,111,091 (BT 862) to align revenue with borough appropriation and CARES Act funding, requiring board approval per Policy 3120
• 2021 summer school programs funded by CARES ESSER funds, provided as an informational report
• Summer work program report presented as information
• May 2021 finance reports (revenue and expenditure summaries) presented for review
• Items 11C-G and 12A-D removed from the agenda to be considered later by the Policy Review Committee and Administration

The Board of Education approved the 2021-22 Board Goals and Policy BP 0520 regarding School Accountability/School Improvement. Several personnel contracts and budget transfers were approved via the consent agenda. Multiple policy revisions related to Title IX and harassment were removed from the agenda for further review.

• Approved 2021-22 Board Goals
• Approved Policy BP 0520 School Accountability/School Improvement
• Approved budget transfers exceeding $50,000
• Approved 2021-22 New Administrator Contracts
• Approved 2021-22 Tentative Tenure Teacher Contracts
• Approved 2021-22 Tentative Non-Tenure Teacher Contracts
• Approved 2021-22 New Teacher Contracts
• Removed multiple Title IX and harassment policy revisions from agenda for further review

Board of Education Policy Review Committee Meeting

The Kenai Peninsula Borough School District Board of Education Policy Review Committee is meeting to discuss several policies, including a new series of Title IX compliance policies (BP 5144 Discipline, AR 5144 Discipline, BP 5141.41) and a revised Title IX complaint form. They will also continue review of BP 5141.51 At-Risk Students. No votes are scheduled; these are review and discussion items.

• Review of revised E5130.2 Title IX Complaint Form (exhibit, not for approval)
• Continued review of BP 5141.51 At-Risk Students
• First reading of BP 5144 Discipline as part of Title IX compliance
• First reading of AR 5144 Discipline
• First reading of BP 5141.41 Sexual Abuse, Sexual Assault and Dating Violence Awareness

The committee approved the meeting agenda and previous notes. Members revised the Title IX Complaint Form and pulled several policies regarding discipline and sexual abuse awareness for further review.

• Approved agenda as printed
• Approved notes from 6-7-2021 meeting
• Revised E 5130.2 Title IX Complaint Form
• Pulled BP 5144 Discipline for further review
• Pulled AR 5144 Discipline for further review
• Pulled BP 5141.42 Sexual Abuse, Sexual Assault and Dating Violence Awareness for further review

Board of Education Work Sessions

The Kenai Peninsula Borough School District Board of Education will hold work sessions on July 12, 2021, discussing policy updates on tobacco/vaping, board goals for 2021-2022, the district mitigation plan, a finance update including CARES and ESSER funds, and a Title IX discussion. No votes are scheduled; these are discussions.

• Updates to policies BP 5131.62 (Tobacco) and BP 3513.3 (Tobacco-Free Schools) to include vaping, electronic devices, and distribution of tobacco products
• Review of 2021-2022 Board Goals developed during the June 8, 2021 Planning Session
• Discussion of the 2021-2022 KPBSD Mitigation Plan presented by Superintendent Holland
• Finance Update: KPB CARES funding of $2,111,091 and ESSER funds totaling over $31 million
• Title IX discussion with Deputy Borough Attorney Patty Burley on history and federal requirements

The Board of Education conducted a series of work sessions involving policy reviews and informational updates. No formal votes or final decisions were recorded in the minutes.

June 8, 2021 Board of Education Planning Session

The Kenai Peninsula Borough School District Board held a planning session to review its 2020‑2021 board goals and the progress of the 2017‑2022 Strategic Plan. Six board members completed a self‑evaluation for the 2020‑2021 year. The board began developing goals for the 2021‑2022 school year and discussed the upcoming 2022‑2027 Strategic Plan.

• Administrative update and hybrid virtual meeting format
• Board self‑evaluation for 2020‑2021 completed by six members
• Review of 2020‑2021 board goals
• Review of progress on the 2017‑2022 Strategic Plan
• Discussion of 2021‑2022 board goals and the 2022‑2027 Strategic Plan

Board of Education Policy Review Committee Meeting

The Board of Education Policy Review Committee will consider updates to two tobacco policies (BP 5131.62 and BP 3513.3) to add language on vaping, e-cigarettes, and distribution. The committee will also continue discussion on BP 5141.51 At-Risk Youth, which was returned from a previous work session. The meeting includes procedural items such as call to order, roll call, and approval of prior meeting notes.

• Review and possible update of BP 5131.62 Tobacco to include vaping and electronic devices
• Review and possible update of BP 3513.3 Tobacco-Free Schools to include vaping language
• Continued discussion on BP 5141.51 At-Risk Youth
• Approval of notes from May 3, 2021 meeting

The committee approved the agenda and previous meeting notes. Members made specific revisions to policies regarding at-risk youth and tobacco-free schools before moving them to further review.

• Approved agenda as printed
• Approved May 3, 2021 meeting notes as printed
• Modified BP 5141.51 At-Risk Youth by removing the line 'are economically disadvantaged children' and returned it to committee
• Moved BP 5131.62 Tobacco to work session
• Moved BP 3513.3 Tobacco Free Schools to work session with the words 'in district vehicles' removed

Board of Education Special Meeting

The Kenai Peninsula Borough School District Board of Education held a special meeting primarily to discuss labor negotiations in executive session. The board voted unanimously to enter executive session under Alaska statute to discuss bargaining matters affecting district finances. The meeting included procedural items and adjourned after the closed session.

• Board voted 8-0 to enter executive session for bargaining discussions
• Penny Vadla was not present for the executive session vote
• Meeting held at Kenai Central High School with hybrid virtual access

The Board of Education met for a special session and entered an executive session to discuss bargaining. No other substantive decisions were recorded.

• Approved agenda as presented
• Entered executive session to discuss bargaining (8-0, 1 not present)

Board of Education Information Committee Meeting

The Kenai Peninsula Borough School District Board of Education Information Committee is meeting to discuss the FY22 budget and receive a legislative update. The committee will also hear brief updates from the Director of Communications and the student representative, and approve minutes from the previous meeting. No specific proposals or votes are scheduled; the meeting is largely informational and procedural.

• Discussion of FY22 budget
• Legislative update
• Approval of minutes from May 3, 2021
• Director of Communications update
• Student representative update

The committee approved the notes from the May 3, 2021 meeting. Other agenda items consisted of updates regarding the legislative session, the FY22 budget, and district communications.

• Approved notes from May 3, 2021 meeting

Board of Education Meeting

The Board of Education will hold a regular meeting with procedural items, reports, and a consent agenda. The consent agenda includes approval of new teacher contracts for the 2021-22 school year. The board will also receive reports on April finance and current lease agreements.

• Approval of 2021-22 new teacher contracts for five teachers including assignments at Connections Program, Homer High School, districtwide librarian, Nikiski North Star Elementary, and others
• April finance report presented to update the board on revenue and expenditures
• Lease agreements reported: Boys & Girls Club ($850/month), Kachemak Selo School ($2,790 and $1,350/month), Razdolna School ($4,469.70/month), Voznesenka School ($10,581.75/month + water), Ritchie Community Property Trust (Fireweed Academy)
• Public presentations and hearings scheduled for items not on the agenda and delegations
• Student representative report from Miss Tegan Retzer and Miss Olivia Davis

The Board of Education approved the Six Year Plan for 2023-2028 and the KPSAA handbook for the 2021-2022 school year. A series of consent agenda items were passed, including new and tentative contracts for teachers and administrators, as well as a new pay schedule for temporary employees.

• Approved Six Year Plan for the Years 2023 to 2028 (9-0)
• Approved KPSAA handbooks for SY 2021-2022 (9-0)
• Approved 2021-22 New Teacher and Administrator contracts (9-0)
• Approved 2021-22 Tentative Administrator and Non-Tenure Teacher contracts (9-0)
• Approved 2020-21 Long-Term Substitute Teacher contracts (9-0)
• Approved budget transfers in excess of $50,000 (9-0)
• Approved Superintendent O’Brien’s R Factor payment of $650.00 (9-0)
• Approved 2021-22 pay schedule for substitutes and temporary employees (9-0)

Board of Education Work Sessions

The Kenai Peninsula Borough School District Board of Education will hold a work session to discuss draft Title IX policies (BP 5130.6, 5130.8, 5130.10, 5130.12), proposed pay rates for substitutes and temporary employees, and a pandemic update along with the 2021-2022 Fall Smart Start Plan. The board will also have a general discussion. No formal decisions are expected; this is a review and discussion session.

• Review of four draft Title IX policies for compliance (investigations, decisions, appeals, informal resolution)
• Proposed substitute teacher pay rates: certified with 5+ years experience $250/day, certified $225/day, non-certified $185/day, plus COVID relief compensation
• Proposed hourly rates for other substitutes: secretary $15/hr, custodian $15/hr, special education aide $17/hr, nurse $23/hr
• Proposed temporary employee rates: pool instructor/senior lifeguard $17/hr, activity bus driver two times Alaska minimum wage
• Pandemic response update for 2020-2021 and next steps for the 2021-2022 Smart Start Plan

Board of Education Information Committee Meeting

The Kenai Peninsula Borough School District Board of Education Information Committee will meet May 3, 2021, in a hybrid format. The agenda includes a legislative update, discussion of the FY22 budget, and updates from the Director of Communications and the student representative. The meeting is open to the public with options to attend in person or listen via phone or Zoom.

• Legislative update discussion
• FY22 Budget discussion
• Director of Communications update
• Student representative update
• Approval of notes from April 5, 2021 meeting

The committee met to receive updates on legislation, the FY22 budget, communications, and student representation. The only formal action taken was the approval of the April 5, 2021 meeting notes.

• Approved April 5, 2021 meeting notes

Board of Education Policy Review Committee Meeting

The Kenai Peninsula Borough School District Board of Education Policy Review Committee will meet on May 3, 2021, to continue reviewing BP 5145.3 on equal education and nondiscrimination and to begin reviewing four new Title IX policies as part of the district's compliance effort. The hybrid meeting is open to the public in person or via Zoom.

• Ongoing review of BP 5145.3 Equal Education and Nondiscrimination
• First review of BP 5130.6 Title IX Investigations
• First review of BP 5130.8 Title IX Decisions
• First review of BP 5130.10 Appeals
• First review of BP 5130.12 Informal Resolution

The committee reviewed several proposed Title IX policies regarding investigations, decisions, appeals, and informal resolutions. One existing policy on equal education and nondiscrimination was tabled indefinitely.

• Tabled BP 5145.3 Equal Education and Nondiscrimination indefinitely
• Approved agenda as presented
• Approved April 5, 2021 meeting notes as printed

Board of Education Special Meeting-Postponed to 5-03-2021 Board of Education Meeting

This is a special meeting of the Kenai Peninsula Borough School District Board of Education, postponed to May 3, 2021. The agenda is largely procedural, with the only substantive action item being a move to enter executive session to discuss bargaining matters. The meeting opens with call to order, pledge, mission statement, roll call, and agenda approval, followed by the executive session and adjournment.

• Executive session to discuss bargaining under Alaska Statute 44.62.310(c)
• Meeting held hybrid: in-person at Kenai Central High School and via Zoom/phone

The Special Meeting was postponed to the May 3, 2021, Business Meeting. No substantive decisions were recorded.

Board of Education Meeting

The Kenai Peninsula Borough School District Board of Education met on May 3, 2021 to conduct regular business. Items included approval of the agenda and minutes, presentation of the Golden Apple Award to Mrs. Wendy Bryden, and review of March and third‑quarter finance reports. The board approved a budget transfer exceeding $50,000 to purchase Elementary MyMath consumables.

• Approve agenda as presented
• Approve minutes from April 5, 2021 meetings
• Golden Apple Award presented to Mrs. Wendy Bryden
• Review and discuss March finance reports
• Approve budget transfer over $50,000 for Elementary MyMath consumables

The Board of Education approved several personnel contracts and budget transfers via a consent agenda. The board also presented a Golden Apple Award and held an executive session to discuss bargaining.

• Approved 2021-22 New Teacher Contract(s) (9-0)
• Approved 2021-22 New Administrator Contract(s) (9-0)
• Approved long-term substitute teacher contract(s) (9-0)
• Approved budget transfers in excess of $50,000 (9-0)
• Approved minutes from April 5, 2021 Special meeting
• Approved minutes from April 5, 2021 meeting
• Approved meeting agenda
• Entered executive session to discuss bargaining (9-0)

Board of Education Work Sessions

The Kenai Peninsula Borough School District Board of Education holds a work session to review several board policies, including Title IX personnel and complaint procedures, harassment/bullying, and at-risk youth. They also receive updates on Career and Technical Education, the COVID-19 pandemic response, the KPSAA handbook, and discuss the district's six-year capital plan priorities.

• Review of BP 5130 Title IX Personnel, BP 5130.2 Filing a Complaint, BP 5130.4 Supportive Measures, and BP 5145.7 Sexual Harassment as part of Title IX compliance
• Career and Technical Education (CTE) update including impact on graduation rates and KPBSD benchmarks
• Pandemic response update covering COVID-19 metrics, vaccination efforts, and screening testing grant
• KPSAA handbook changes presented for board feedback; final approval scheduled for June
• Discussion of Six Year Plan FY 2023-2028 for capital projects requiring 35% local match

The Board of Education moved five policies regarding school accountability and Title IX to first reading. One policy regarding at-risk youth was moved back to committee. The session included updates on career and technical education, pandemic response, and the Kachemak Selo six-year plan.

• Moved BP 0520 School Accountability/School Improvement to first reading
• Moved AR 0520 School Improvement Plan-Development, Approval and Implementation to first reading
• Moved BP 5130 Title IX Personnel to first read
• Moved BP 5130.2 Filing a Complaint under Title IX to first read
• Moved BP 5130.4 Supportive Measures to first read
• Moved BP 5145.7 Sexual Harassment to first read
• Moved BP 5141.51 At-Risk Youth back to committee

Board of Education Finance Committee Meeting

The Board of Education Finance Committee will review the FY22 revised budget and ESSER grant funds. They will also discuss actual fund balances from FY15 through FY20 and the projected FY22 fund balance. The meeting includes procedural items such as call to order, roll call, and approval of notes.

• Review of FY22 revised budget and ESSER grant funds
• Discussion of FY15 through FY20 actual fund balances and FY22 projected fund balance
• Public can attend in person or listen via telephone/Zoom

The committee reviewed presentations on the FY22 Revised Budget and the FY22 Fund Balance. Discussions included a $48 million request from the Kenai Peninsula Borough Assembly and the status of COVID-19 grants. No substantive votes were taken on these items.

• Approved April 5, 2021 meeting notes as printed

Board of Education Meeting

The Board of Education will vote on a consent agenda approving several unpaid leave requests for certified and support staff, including the principal of Kenai Central High School. They will also receive a February finance report, school reports from Kenai Alternative High School and Kenai Middle School, and present a Golden Apple Award. The meeting is open to the public in person and via Zoom.

• Unpaid leave for Kenai Central High School principal Briana Randle (2021-22 school year)
• Unpaid leave for Kaleidoscope Charter School instructional aide Cheryl Henderson (April 7-19, 2021)
• Unpaid leave for Nanwalek School food service manager Keith Seville (through end of 2020-21 school year)
• Rescindment of a previously approved unpaid leave for a certified employee
• February finance report presented to the board for review

The Board of Education approved several new district policies and a series of personnel contracts via a consent agenda. The board also approved the tentative meeting dates for the 2021-2022 school year.

• Approved BP 0410 Nondiscrimination in District Programs and Activities
• Approved BP 0411 Service Animals
• Approved BP 4219 Whistleblower Protections
• Approved 2021-22 Tentative Board Meeting Dates
• Approved 2021-22 New Teacher, Administrator, and Tenure Teacher contracts
• Approved 2020-21 Long-Term Substitute Teacher contracts
• Approved unpaid leave of absence requests for certified and support staff
• Approved request to rescind a 2020-21 unpaid leave of absence

Board of Education Work Sessions

The Board of Education will hold a work session to discuss board policies, receive an update on the COVID-19 pandemic response, and review the preliminary FY22 budget. The session is listen-only for the public, who may attend in person or via Zoom.

• Board Policy Review (discussion item)
• 2020-2021 Pandemic Response Updates: metrics, vaccination rollout, mitigation for spring activities, and federal testing funding
• FY22 Updated Preliminary Budget discussion
• Board Discussion (open agenda item)

The Board of Education conducted work sessions regarding the FY22 Updated Preliminary Budget and 2020-2021 pandemic response updates. The minutes record no substantive decisions, votes, or approvals.

Board of Education Finance Committee Meeting

The Finance Committee will discuss the updated preliminary budget for fiscal year 2022. The meeting includes reviews of fund balances, ESSER grant funding usage, and school board healthcare coverage.

• Discussion of FY22 updated preliminary budget
• Review of $2,295,953 in CARES Act ESSER funds used for PPE, laptops, and staffing
• Planned use of $9,080,405 in ESSER II funds for staff retention and new staffing needs
• Discussion regarding health care coverage for School Board Members
• Status update on Kachemak Selo New K-12 School Construction

The committee reviewed the FY22 Updated Preliminary Budget, fund balance, and ESSER funds. Members discussed School Board Member Health Care coverage but decided not to move the topic to the full board. No other substantive actions were taken.

• Approved March 1, 2021 meeting notes
• Declined to move School Board Member Health Care coverage discussion to the full board

Board of Education Information Committee Meeting

The committee will discuss the FY22 budget and a legislative update, including a budget development calendar. They will also hear updates from the Director of Communications and the student representative. Procedural items include approval of notes from the November 15, 2018 meeting.

• Legislative update with FY22 Budget Development Calendar
• FY22 Budget discussion
• Director of Communications update on Community Budget Forums and ASTE Student of the Year
• Student Representative update
• Approval of notes from Nov. 15, 2018 meeting

The committee approved the notes from the March 2, 2021 meeting. Members received updates on education-related bills, the FY22 budget development, and COVID-19 community trends. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved March 2, 2021 meeting notes

Board of Education Policy Review Committee Meeting

The Kenai Peninsula Borough School District Board of Education Policy Review Committee will continue reviewing existing policies on harassment, bullying, at-risk youth, nondiscrimination, and sexual harassment. The committee will also begin reviewing three new Title IX policies as part of an effort to bring the district into Title IX compliance by the next school year. These policies cover Title IX personnel, filing a complaint, and supportive measures.

• Ongoing review of BP 5131.43 Harassment, Intimidation, Bullying
• Ongoing review of BP 5141.51 At-Risk Youth
• Ongoing review of BP 5145.3 Equal Education and Nondiscrimination
• Ongoing review of BP 5145.7 Sexual Harassment
• New: BP 5130 Title IX Personnel, BP 5130.2 Filing a Complaint, BP 5130.4 Supportive Measures (first reading)

The committee reviewed and suggested changes to policies regarding harassment, bullying, and at-risk youth. Several Title IX policies and a sexual harassment policy were moved forward to work sessions for further action.

• Approved agenda as presented
• Approved notes from April 1, 2021 meeting
• Moved BP 5131.43 (Harassment, Intimidation, Bullying) to next work session with changes
• Moved BP 5141.51 (At-Risk Youth) to work session with suggested changes
• Tabled BP 5145.3 (Equal Education and Nondiscrimination) for further committee discussion
• Moved BP 5145.7 (Sexual Harassment) to a work session
• Moved BP 5130 (Title IX Personnel) to next work session
• Moved BP 5130.2 (Filing a Complaint under Title IX) and BP 5130.4 (Supportive Measures) to next work session

Board of Education Special Meeting

This is a special meeting of the Kenai Peninsula Borough School District Board of Education. The board will vote to enter executive session to discuss collective bargaining matters that could affect district finances, then adjourn. The meeting agenda is otherwise procedural.

• Executive session to discuss bargaining (AS 44.62.310(c))

The Board of Education met for a special session to discuss bargaining in a closed executive session. No other substantive decisions were recorded.

• Approved agenda as presented
• Entered executive session to discuss bargaining (9-0)
• Adjourned executive session (9-0)

Board of Education and Kenai Peninsula Borough Joint Work Session

The Kenai Peninsula Borough School District Board of Education and the Kenai Peninsula Borough Assembly will hold a joint work session to discuss the FY22 preliminary budget. The budget shows a projected deficit of $3,283,363, with total general fund revenue of $136,484,334 and expenditures of $139,767,697. Options to address the shortfall include expenditure reductions or use of fund balance, which is currently low. The assembly will also consider the borough's funding level, which may be below the maximum allowable.

• FY22 Preliminary Budget with $3,283,363 deficit
• KPB support budgeted at maximum allowable $53,080,444, $3,080,444 over FY21
• Tiered expenditure reduction list presented for different funding levels
• Projected FY21 fund balance review; unassigned balance estimated at $2,677,222
• Joint discussion with Kenai Peninsula Borough Assembly on funding

The Board of Education and Kenai Peninsula Borough held a joint work session to discuss the FY22 budget. The session included reviews of the preliminary budget document, supporting documents, fund balances, and tiered step expenditure reductions. No formal decisions were recorded.

Board of Education Meeting

The Kenai Peninsula Borough School District Board of Education is meeting in regular session to consider a consent agenda including unpaid leave requests for employees and long-term substitute teacher contracts. The board will also hear a presentation from the Kenai Peninsula Economic Development District and receive January finance reports.

• Consent agenda includes unpaid leave requests for Carleen Ducker (Tustumena Elementary) and Jan Darch (Kaleidoscope Charter School) among others
• Long-term substitute teacher contracts proposed for Carleen Ducker, Wayne Floyd, Craig Jung, and Craig Lit (locations listed)
• Presentation by Mr. Tim Dillon from the Kenai Peninsula Economic Development District
• January 2021 finance reports covering revenue and expenditure summaries

The Board of Education approved a series of personnel actions via a consent agenda, including teacher and administrator contracts. The board also conducted first readings of several policy revisions regarding nondiscrimination, service animals, and whistleblower protections.

• Approved 2021-22 Tentative Tenure Teacher Contract(s) (9-0)
• Approved 2021-22 Tentative Non-Tenure Teacher Contract(s) (9-0)
• Approved 2021-22 Tentative Administrator Contract(s) (9-0)
• Approved 2020-21 Long-Term Substitute Teacher Contract(s) (9-0)
• Approved two unpaid leave of absence requests (9-0)
• Approved minutes from January 21, January 26, and February 1 meetings (9-0)

Board of Education Policy Review Committee Meeting

The Board of Education Policy Review Committee will discuss final revisions to BP 0520 and AR 0520 on school accountability, consider AASB-recommended policies on professional boundaries with students (BP/AR/E 5141.42), and review updated policies for Title IX compliance on nondiscrimination, harassment, and sexual harassment (BP 5145.3, BP 5131.43, BP 5145.7).

• BP 0520 School Accountability/School Improvement and AR 0520 final review
• BP/AR 5141.42 and exhibits on Professional Boundaries of Staff with Students
• BP 5141.51 At-Risk Students model policy review
• BP 5145.3 Equal Nondiscrimination updated for Title IX compliance
• BP 5131.43 Harassment, Intimidation and Bullying and BP 5145.7 Sexual Harassment revised under Title IX

The committee reviewed several board policies and administrative regulations. Most items were moved to future work sessions or committee meetings for further review, while one set of professional boundary policies was eliminated.

• Approved agenda
• Approved February 1, 2021 meeting notes
• Moved BP 0520 School Accountability/School Improvement to next work session
• Moved AR 0520 School Improvement Plan to next work session with 3 words deleted
• Eliminated BP 5141.42, AR 5141.42, E 5142.42 (a), and E 5141.42 (b) as they were replaced by BP 4119.15
• Recommended no changes to BP 5131.43 Harassment, Intimidation and Bullying
• Moved BP 5145.7 Sexual Harassment to work session

Board of Education Finance Committee Meeting

The Kenai Peninsula Borough School District Finance Committee reviews the FY22 preliminary budget, which projects a $136.48 million in revenue and $139.77 million in expenditures, leaving a $3.28 million deficit. The committee discusses tiered expenditure reductions based on potential borough funding levels below the maximum allowable $53.08 million. They also review historical local funding trends and fund balance projections, including an estimated $2.68 million unassigned fund balance at the end of FY21.

• FY22 preliminary budget shows a $3,283,363 deficit; committee considers using fund balance or making cuts
• Discussion of tiered step expenditure reductions based on borough funding scenarios (e.g., $3M or $5M below maximum)
• Review of historical funding documents, including KPB sales tax increase and mill rate equivalents
• Fund balance review projects FY21 ending unassigned fund balance at approximately $2.68 million
• State revenue projection uses $5,930 Base Student Allocation and 7,861 student enrollment

The committee approved the notes from the February 1, 2021 meeting. Members received presentations on historical funding, FY22 revenue and expenditure updates, fund balance, and tiered step expenditure reductions.

• Approved February 1, 2021 meeting notes

Board of Education Information Committee Meeting

The Kenai Peninsula Borough School District Board of Education Information Committee will meet to discuss community response communications and legislative/borough communications. They will also receive updates from the student representative and the director of communications, and approve previous meeting notes. The agenda is largely procedural and informational.

• Discussion of community response communications
• Discussion of legislative and borough communications
• Student representative update
• Director of communications update
• Approval of notes from previous meeting

The committee approved the notes from the February 21, 2021 meeting. Members discussed community response communications and requested talking points for legislators. No other substantive decisions were recorded.

• Approved notes from February 21, 2021 meeting

Board of Education Work Sessions

The Kenai Peninsula Borough School District Board of Education holds a work session to review board policies, an annual assessment report, a pandemic update, and the preliminary FY22 budget. The budget projects a $3.28 million deficit, requiring use of fund balance. The pandemic update covers COVID-19 metrics, vaccinations, and mitigation steps. The assessment report discusses changes to state testing due to COVID-19 disruptions.

• Board Policy Review discussion
• Annual Assessment Report with changes to state testing (PEAKS) and school rating indicators
• 2021 Pandemic Response Update covering metrics, vaccinations, and potential mitigation changes
• Preliminary FY22 Budget: $136,484,334 revenue, $139,767,697 expenditures, $3,283,363 deficit
• Use of fund balance: $1,000,000 less than projected for FY21, leaving ~$2,677,222 unassigned

The Board of Education conducted work sessions involving a policy review, an annual assessment report, and a pandemic response update. A preliminary FY22 budget document was also presented. No formal decisions or votes were recorded in these sessions.

Board of Education Special Meeting

The Kenai Peninsula Borough School District Board of Education held a special meeting to discuss collective bargaining in a closed executive session. The meeting included routine opening procedures and adjournment, with no public discussion of specific proposals or contracts.

• Board voted unanimously to enter executive session to discuss bargaining matters affecting district finances.

The Board of Education convened a special meeting and entered an executive session to discuss bargaining. No other substantive decisions were recorded.

• Approved the agenda as presented
• Approved motion to enter executive session for bargaining (9-0)
• Approved motion to adjourn executive session (9-0)

Board of Education Superintendent Search Oversight Committee Meeting

The Kenai Peninsula Borough School District Board of Education Superintendent Search Oversight Committee meets to discuss the search process, including a process review, final update, and next steps. The committee will also consider thoughts on future virtual versus in-person search processes. The committee is set to terminate after the successful hire of a new superintendent.

• Discussion of superintendent search process including process review, final update, and next steps
• Consideration of virtual vs. in-person search processes for the future
• Approval of notes from January 5 and January 20, 2021 meetings
• Committee termination upon successful hire of new superintendent
• Thank you notes to be discussed

The Superintendent Search Oversight Committee discussed improvements for future hiring processes, including firm selection metrics and community input. The committee approved meeting notes from January 5 and January 20, 2021.

• Approved notes from January 5, 2021
• Approved notes from January 20, 2021

Board of Education and Kenai Peninsula Borough Joint Budget Work Session

The KPBSD Board of Education and Kenai Peninsula Borough Assembly will hold a joint budget work session to discuss the FY22 education funding request from the school district. Topics include a facilities bond, Kachemak Selo School construction, major maintenance needs, Soldotna Prep building use, safety data, and ESSER II funding.

• FY22 Borough Education Funding request from the school district
• Facilities bond discussion
• Kachemak Selo School construction project
• KPBSD Facilities Major Maintenance Needs
• ESSER II funding and budget discussion

The Board of Education and Kenai Peninsula Borough Assembly held a joint work session to review funding and facilities. The minutes record the topics discussed but do not list any formal decisions, votes, or approvals.

Board of Education Finance Committee Meeting

The Kenai Peninsula Borough School District Board of Education Finance Committee will discuss the preliminary FY22 budget, including staffing reductions and a budget reduction list. Other agenda items include a review of bond projects for the October 2021 ballot, the Kachemak-Selo school building grant, safety and workers' compensation data, and the potential future use of the Soldotna Prep Building. The committee will also consider how to allocate $9,088,405 in ESSER II federal relief funds for FY22 and FY23.

• Discussion of 19 bond projects for the October 2021 ballot, originally planned for 2020 but delayed due to COVID-19
• Update on the Kachemak-Selo school building grant and matching funds in the bond package
• $9,088,405 in ESSER II funds for addressing learning loss, air quality upgrades, and other COVID-19 recovery efforts
• Preliminary FY22 general fund budget review with staffing reductions and a budget reduction tier list
• Review of Soldotna Elementary Relocation Survey Report regarding the Soldotna Prep Building's future use

The committee approved the notes from the January 11, 2021 meeting. Members received updates on FY22 bond projects, the Kachemak-Selo project, workers compensation, ESSER II funding, and the preliminary FY22 budget.

• Approved January 11, 2021 notes

Board of Education Information Committee Meeting

The Kenai Peninsula Borough School District Board of Education Information Committee meets to discuss COVID-19 response, receive an update on the superintendent search, and hear from a student representative. The committee will also discuss legislative advocacy and an upcoming AASB leadership academy, along with a communications update. The meeting is open to the public in a hybrid format.

• Discussion of COVID-19 response
• Update on superintendent search process
• Student representative report
• Legislative advocacy discussion
• Communications update including recent press releases on superintendent candidates and grade 7-12 onsite learning

The committee approved the notes from the January 11, 2021 meeting. Members received updates on the COVID-19 response, the superintendent search, and student returns to school. No other substantive actions were taken.

• Approved January 11, 2021 notes

Board of Education Policy Review Committee Meeting

The Board of Education Policy Review Committee is meeting to review and discuss proposed revisions to board policy series 0000 (Philosophy-Goals-Objectives) and series 6000 (Instruction), including a pandemic emergencies policy. The meeting includes procedural items such as call to order, roll call, approval of agenda, and approval of previous meeting notes.

• Review of BP 0000 series: Philosophy, Goals, and Comprehensive Plans, including policies on nondiscrimination, whistleblower protections, service animals, and school accountability
• Review of BP 6000 series: Instruction, including BP 6114.4 Pandemic Emergencies
• Presentation of E 9311 Board Policy Revision Timeline for both series
• Exhibits and new business items are on the agenda

The committee approved the notes from January 11, 2021. Members reviewed and moved forward with changes to BP 0411, BP 4219, and AR 0520. The committee decided to prioritize the 5000 series of policies over the 6000 section in future meetings.

• Approved January 11, 2021 notes
• Moved forward with changes to BP 0411 and AR 0411
• Moved forward with changes to BP 4219 (to replace AR4030)
• Approved edits to AR 0520 regarding paragraph 4 and 6 and department definition
• Tabled review of BP 6114.4 to a future meeting

Board of Education Work Sessions

The Board of Education will hold a work session featuring the final reading of BP 4119.15 on sexual misconduct, an update on the superintendent search, a pandemic response update covering metrics, in-person instruction, and vaccinations, and a review of the district organizational chart and administrative vacancies.

• Final reading of Board Policy 4119.15 Sexual Misconduct, addressing adult-on-student behavior under Title IX
• Superintendent search update
• 2021 pandemic response update with COVID-19 metrics, school-site reports, and vaccination information
• Review of district organizational chart for 2021-2022 and administrative vacancies
• Board discussion time

The Board conducted a first reading of Board Policy 4119.15 regarding Sexual Misconduct. The session included updates on the 2021 pandemic response and a review of the district organizational chart and administrative vacancies.

• First reading of BP 4119.15 Sexual Misconduct completed

Board of Education Special Meeting

The board approved its agenda and then moved into an executive session to discuss bargaining matters that could have an adverse financial impact on the district. The session was conducted under Alaska Statute 44.62.310 and was later adjourned. The meeting concluded with an adjournment.

• Approval of agenda (action)
• Executive session – bargaining discussion (confidential)
• Adjourn executive session
• Adjourn meeting

The Board of Education convened a special meeting and entered an executive session to discuss bargaining. No other substantive decisions were recorded.

• Approved motion to enter executive session to discuss bargaining (8-0)

Board of Education Meeting

The Kenai Peninsula Borough School District Board of Education will hear school reports from Nanwalek Elementary/High School and Connections School, review December 2020 finance reports, and consider a second quarter budget transfer report. The board will also vote on a consent agenda that includes two unpaid leave of absence requests for certified staff. The meeting is hybrid, with in-person and virtual participation options.

• December finance reports covering revenue and expenditure summaries by fund and function
• Second quarter budget transfer report detailing transfers under $50,000 approved by the superintendent and any larger transfers needing board approval
• School reports from Nanwalek Elementary/High School and Connections School
• Leave of absence requests for Adam Anders (teacher at Nikiski Middle/High) and Jason Steadman (speech/language pathologist at Redoubt Elementary), effective the 2021-22 school year

The Board of Education approved the contract of Clayton Holland to serve as superintendent effective July 1, 2021. The board also approved a policy regarding sexual misconduct and various personnel contracts and leave requests.

• Approved contract for Clayton Holland as superintendent effective July 1, 2021
• Approved BP 4119.15 Sexual Misconduct and Inappropriate Boundary Invasions
• Approved 2021-2022 District Organizational Chart
• Approved 2020-21 New Teacher and Long-Term Substitute Teacher contracts
• Approved 2021-22 Tentative Administrator and Non-Tenure Teacher contracts
• Approved 2021-22 Tentative Tenure Teacher contracts
• Approved unpaid leave of absence requests for certified and support staff
• Approved January 11, 2021 meeting minutes

Board of Education Special Meeting

The Board of Education held a special meeting to interview three superintendent candidates. After an executive session to review confidential references, the board voted to authorize President Kelly to offer the position to Clayton Holland and negotiate a contract.

• Interviewed candidates: Janelle Vanasse, Dr. Jason Johnson, and Clayton Holland
• Board held an executive session to discuss candidates' confidential references
• Motion carried to authorize the board president to offer the superintendent position to Clayton Holland

The Board of Education interviewed three candidates and reviewed confidential references in executive session. The board voted to authorize the offer of the Superintendent position and contract negotiations to Mr. Clayton Holland.

• Approved minutes from January 21, 2021
• Approved motion to enter executive session to review superintendent candidates' confidential references
• Authorized President Kelly to offer the Superintendent position and negotiate a contract with Mr. Clayton Holland

Board of Education Special Meeting

The Kenai Peninsula Borough School District Board of Education held a special meeting to select finalists for the superintendent position. After an executive session discussing candidate videos and contract negotiations, the board voted unanimously to offer interviews to Clayton Holland, Jason Johnson, and Janelle Vanasse. The meeting was not open for in-person attendance due to COVID-19, but the public could call in and listen.

• Board voted to go into executive session to discuss superintendent search finalist video selection and employee contract negotiations.
• Board unanimously approved offering interviews to finalists Clayton Holland, Jason Johnson, and Janelle Vanasse.
• Meeting held via teleconference due to COVID-19; in-person attendance not allowed.
• Motion carried 9-0 to move into executive session.
• Motion carried 9-0 to offer interviews to the three finalists.

The Board of Education convened for a special meeting and entered an executive session to discuss employee contract negotiations. No other substantive decisions were recorded.

• Approved motion to enter executive session for employee contract negotiations (9-0)

Board of Education Superintendent Search Oversight Committee Meeting

The Superintendent Search Oversight Committee will hold a procedural meeting to conduct a call to order, roll call, approve the agenda, discuss final planning for the superintendent search, and adjourn.

• Call to Order
• Roll Call
• Agenda Approval
• Final Planning Discussion
• Adjourn

The committee discussed the timeline for the upcoming Superintendent search. It was determined that four candidates were moved forward by HR and the search firm. The committee decided that the President and Vice President will not place reference calls to candidates.

• Approved meeting agenda
• Decided reference calls will not be placed by the President and Vice President

Board of Education Work Sessions

The Kenai Peninsula Borough School District Board of Education holds a work session to discuss legislative priorities for the upcoming session with Kenai Peninsula legislators, review a preliminary FY22 budget, and receive training from attorney John Sedor on the Code of Ethics, Conflict of Interest, and Social Media. No votes are taken; all items are discussion, information, or presentation only.

• Discussion of 2021 State and Federal Legislative Priorities with Kenai Peninsula legislators
• Presentation on the preliminary FY22 budget
• Board training session on Code of Ethics, Conflict of Interest, and Social Media by John Sedor
• Meeting held virtually with public call-in (listen-only) and video recording available
• Accommodations for persons with disabilities available by contacting Lisa Gabriel

Board of Education Meeting

The Kenai Peninsula Borough School District Board of Education meets virtually to review the November finance reports, receive school presentations from Nikiski Northstar Elementary and River City Academy, and act on a consent agenda including unpaid leave of absence requests and a resolution designating primary and alternate members for gaming permits. The meeting includes public comments and reports from the superintendent and board members.

• November finance reports presented for board review
• School reports from Nikiski Northstar Elementary and River City Academy
• Resolution 20-21-2 designating primary and alternate members for gaming permits
• Unpaid leave of absence requests for Nicole Stover (Seward High), Nikiesha Richards (Aurora Borealis Charter), and Debra Thomas (Moose Pass School)
• Approval of minutes from December 7, 2020 meeting

The Board of Education approved a revision to the FY21 budget and passed several consent agenda items including personnel leaves and teacher contracts. The board also conducted a first reading of a policy regarding sexual misconduct.

• Approved FY21 Budget revision (9-0)
• Approved unpaid leave of absence requests for certified and support staff (9-0)
• Approved Resolution 20-21-2 designating primary and alternate members for gaming permits (9-0)
• Approved 2020-21 long-term substitute teacher contracts (9-0)
• Approved December 7, 2020 meeting minutes
• Conducted first reading of Board Policy 4119.15 Sexual Misconduct

Board of Education Information Committee Meeting

The Kenai Peninsula Borough School District Board of Education Information Committee meets virtually to discuss COVID-19 response, superintendent search timeline, director of communications update, and legislative advocacy. No votes or decisions are scheduled; all items are for discussion and information only.

• Discussion of COVID-19 response in schools
• Review of superintendent search timeline
• Director of Communications update on COVID-19 school updates (attached PDFs)
• Legislative advocacy priorities
• Approval of December 7, 2020 meeting notes

The committee approved the notes from the December 7, 2020 meeting. Other agenda items consisted of updates regarding COVID-19 communications, the superintendent search timeline, and legislative advocacy.

• Approved December 7, 2020 notes as printed

Board of Education Special Meeting

The board holds a special meeting primarily to go into executive session for employee contract negotiations. The meeting is not open for in-person attendance, but the public may listen by phone or Zoom. No votes on contracts are scheduled during the public portion.

• Executive session to discuss employee contract negotiations under Alaska Statute 44.62.310(c)
• Meeting held via phone/Zoom with no in-person attendance
• Board approves agenda as presented

The Board of Education convened for a special meeting and entered an executive session to discuss employee contract negotiations. No other substantive decisions were recorded.

• Approved motion to enter executive session for employee contract negotiations (9-0)
• Approved motion to adjourn executive session (9-0)

Board of Education Work Sessions

The Board will discuss new or revised policies and present Board Policy 4119.15 Sexual Misconduct for a first reading. It will review the $870,000 award for six new activity buses ($145,000 each) and plan a request for proposals. An update on the COVID‑19 situation, vaccination status, and the return‑to‑in‑person plan under the Smart Start Red Operations will be provided. The Board will also review the KPBSD Board Governance Handbook.

• First reading of Board Policy 4119.15 Sexual Misconduct
• Review of $870,000 award for six new activity buses ($145,000 each) and upcoming RFP
• Pandemic response update: COVID‑19 metrics, vaccination info, and in‑person instruction plan
• Review of KPBSD Board Governance Handbook (postponed from Dec 7, 2020)
• Open Board Discussion

The Board held a work session to conduct a first reading of Board Policy 4119.15 regarding sexual misconduct. Other activities included a tour of a new activity bus and updates on pandemic response and board governance.

• First reading of BP 4119.15 Sexual Misconduct conducted

Board of Education Finance Committee Meeting

The Finance Committee will examine the FY22 preliminary general fund budget, which projects a $2,136,885 use of fund balance and a shortfall of $872,312. It will also discuss the FY21 budget revision, including a $1,466,650 reduction in state revenue and an additional $412,649 fund balance use. Additional items include a review of board health care costs and FY22 required and maximum allowable contribution estimates.

• FY21 Budget Revision: $1,466,650 state revenue decrease, $412,649 extra fund balance use
• FY22 Preliminary Budget: $83,887,581 state funding, $140,667,559 total expenditures, $2,136,885 fund balance use
• Board Health Care discussion covering the past five years
• Review of FY22 Required and Maximum Allowable Contribution estimates
• Information requests to administration for the next meeting

The committee approved the notes from the November 2, 2020 meeting. Other agenda items consisted of presentations regarding health care costs, budget estimates, and a proposed organizational chart.

• Approved November 2, 2020 meeting notes

Board of Education Policy Review Committee Meeting

The Board of Education Policy Review Committee meets to review two series of board policies: Section 0000 (Philosophy-Goals and Comprehensive Plans) and Section 6000 (Instruction). The meeting is hybrid virtual, with public attendance by phone only, and no in-person participation. No votes or decisions are scheduled; the committee will discuss the policies as directed by the revision timeline.

• Review of BP Section 0000 Philosophy-Goals and Comprehensive Plans
• Review of BP Section 6000 Instruction

The committee approved the agenda and the notes from the December 7, 2020 meeting. No substantive policy decisions were recorded during the session.

• Approved agenda as presented
• Approved December 7, 2020 meeting notes as printed

Board of Education Superintendent Search Oversight Committee Meeting

The Superintendent Search Oversight Committee will receive an update from search firm McPherson & Jacobson and discuss the format for the January 21 special meeting to select finalist candidates. They will also finalize the January 25 community meet-the-candidates event and the January 26 finalist interview day. The committee will determine how to develop finalist interview questions and review the overall search timeline.

• McPherson & Jacobson search update from Mr. Steve Lowder
• Discussion of January 21 special meeting format to choose finalist candidates
• Finalizing January 25 Community Meet the Candidates format
• Discussion of January 26 Superintendent Finalist Interviews format
• Determination of finalist interview questions and timeline

The committee approved the meeting notes from December 15, 2020. Members discussed the progress of the superintendent search, which currently has 19 applicants, and established the formats for upcoming community and finalist interviews.

• Approved December 15, 2020 meeting notes
• Designated Pegge Erkeneff as moderator for January 25 Community Meet the Candidates event
• Assigned Ms. Morgan and Ms. Cary to determine interview questions for finalists and the community event