Kenai Peninsula Borough School District public meetings in 2024
62 substantive meetings from 2024, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Board of Education Special Meeting
The Kenai Peninsula Borough School District Board of Education held a special meeting on December 2, 2024, primarily to discuss employee contract negotiations in a closed executive session. The board voted unanimously to enter and later adjourn the executive session. No other substantive business was conducted; the meeting was otherwise procedural.
- Board unanimously approved entering executive session to discuss employee contract negotiations, citing potential adverse financial effects if discussed publicly.
- Executive session was adjourned after discussion; no public action on contract terms was taken during the open meeting.
The Board of Education convened a special meeting and entered an executive session to discuss employee contract negotiations. No other substantive actions were taken before the meeting adjourned.
- Approved December 2, 2024 Special Meeting agenda
- Entered executive session to discuss employee contract negotiations
- Adjourned executive session
🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
Board of Education Work Sessions
The board will hear updates on cell phone policies and class size enrollment, but the main focus is the FY25 budget revision, which adjusts state revenue upward by $2.18 million and increases the projected use of fund balance to $6.19 million. They will also review draft surveys for a potential four-day school week and hold a discussion with state legislators on the district's 2025 legislative priorities.
- FY25 budget revision: state revenue increase of $2,179,572, total budget $151,510,112
- Class Size Report and FY25 Enrollment Summary with 8,266.53 ADM
- Draft surveys for four-day school week for staff, parents, and students
- Discussion with Kenai Peninsula state legislators on 2025 legislative priorities
- Cell phone use update with discipline data from multiple schools
REVISED Board of Education Meeting
The Kenai Peninsula Borough School District Board of Education will hold a regular business meeting on December 2, 2024. The agenda includes approval of prior meeting minutes, reports from the Connections School and student representative, and presentation of October finance reports. The meeting is procedural with no major decisions listed.
- Approval of minutes from Nov 4, 2024 regular meeting
- Approval of minutes from Nov 18, 2024 special meeting
- Connections School report by Mr. Doug Hayman
- October Finance Reports revenue and expenditure summary
- Student representative report by Miss Emerson Kapp
The Board of Education approved the district's 2025 legislative priorities and several teacher contracts. The board also approved a policy regarding gifts, grants, and bequests and a certified leave of absence request.
- Approved 2025 KPBSD Legislative Priorities (9-0)
- Approved 2024-25 Long-Term Substitute Teacher Contract(s) (9-0)
- Approved 2024-25 New Teacher Contract(s) (9-0)
- Approved 2024-25 Temporary Retired Teacher Contract(s) (9-0)
- Approved BP 3290 Gifts, Grants and Bequests (9-0)
- Approved unpaid leave of absence request for certified staff (9-0)
- Approved December 2, 2024 meeting agenda (9-0)
- Approved November 4 and November 18, 2024 meeting minutes
Board of Education Special Meeting
The Kenai Peninsula Borough School District Board of Education voted to approve a 10-year renewal of the Aurora Borealis Charter School and a 5-year initial term for the new Tułen Charter School. The Tułen approval is contingent on a signed Memorandum of Agreement with the Kenaitze Tribe for staffing. Both actions had been discussed in prior work sessions and reviews by the Charter School Oversight Committee earlier in October and November.
- Approved Aurora Borealis Charter School renewal for 10 years based on fiscal responsibility and academic excellence.
- Approved Tułen Charter School initial application for a 5-year term, contingent on a staffing MOU with the Kenaitze Tribe.
- Tułen Charter School will use the Kenaitze Educational Facility and integrate Dena’ina language and culture.
- Administration recommended both charter applications after review by the Charter School Oversight Committee and board work sessions.
The Board of Education approved a 10-year renewal for the Aurora Borealis Charter School. Additionally, the Board approved the TuÅen Charter School application for a 5-year term, contingent upon a successful Memorandum of Understanding (MOU).
- Approved Aurora Borealis Charter School Renewal Application for 10 years (9-0)
- Approved TuÅen Charter School Application for a 5-year term contingent upon a successful MOU (9-0)
- Approved November 18, 2024 Special Meeting agenda (9-0)
🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
Board of Education Quarterly Work Session
The Board of Education will hold a quarterly work session to review district policies and conduct member training. The session includes discussions on student cell phone use and a review of the Board Governance Handbook.
- Discussion of the book 'The Anxious Generation' by Jonathan Haidt
- Board Member Ethics & Responsibility Training by John Sedor
- Review of the KPBSD Board Governance Handbook
- Discussion of the current KPBSD cell phone policy (BP 5138)
Board of Education Policy Review Committee Meeting
The Policy Review Committee will meet to approve previous meeting notes, receive a status update on Series 3000 (Business & Instruction Support Operations), and conduct a review of Series 4000 Personnel policies. The meeting is largely procedural with no new ordinances or contracts on the agenda.
- Approval of September 9, 2024 meeting notes
- Status update on Series 3000 Business & Instruction Support Operations
- Review of Series 4000 Personnel policies per board policy revision timeline
The committee approved the November 4, 2024 agenda and the September 9, 2024 meeting notes. Administration provided a status update on 3000 series policies and information regarding the review of 4000 series personnel policies.
- Approved November 4, 2024 meeting agenda
- Approved September 9, 2024 meeting notes
Board of Education Meeting
The Kenai Peninsula Borough School District Board of Education meets for a regular business meeting. The agenda includes procedural approvals, a school report from Chapman School, and informational presentations on September finance reports and the first quarter budget transfer. No major policy decisions or public hearings are scheduled.
- Approval of October 7 and October 14 meeting minutes
- Chapman School report presented by Principal Heidi Stokes
- Presentation of September finance reports (revenue and expenditure summaries)
- Presentation of first quarter budget transfer report
The Board of Education approved the school calendars for the 2025-26, 2026-27, and 2027-28 academic years. Additionally, the board approved a series of consent agenda items including teacher contracts, budget transfers, and policy updates.
- Approved 2025-26, 2026-27, and 2027-28 school calendars (9-0)
- Approved 2024-25 long-term substitute teacher contracts (9-0)
- Approved 2024-25 new teacher contracts (9-0)
- Approved BP 3260 Materials Fees (9-0)
- Approved BP 3270 Disposal of Books, Equipment and Supplies (9-0)
- Approved budget transfers exceeding $50,000 (9-0)
- Approved Resolution 24-25-1 designating Gaming Permit members (9-0)
- Approved 2024-2025 School Board Committee Assignments (9-0)
🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
Board of Education Work Sessions
The Board of Education holds work sessions to discuss the Tulen Charter School initial application from the Kenaitze Indian Tribe, the Aurora Borealis Charter School renewal application, 2025 legislative priorities, the FY24 annual financial and audit report (unmodified opinion with no findings), and an update on the four-day school week. These are discussion/information items; no final decisions are made at work sessions.
- Tulen Charter School initial application discussed for full Board input after committee review
- Aurora Borealis Charter School renewal application placed on work session after committee review
- FY24 Annual Comprehensive Financial Report and Single Audit presented with unmodified opinion
- 2025 Legislative Priorities draft discussed with suggested edits from Superintendent Holland
- Four-day school week update including draft survey and hypothetical calendar
Board of Education Charter School Oversight Committee Meeting
The Board of Education Charter School Oversight Committee is meeting to review updated applications and supporting documents. The committee previously requested additional information for two specific charter school proposals.
- Aurora Borealis Charter School Renewal Application
- Tułen Charter School Application (Kenaitze Indian Tribe)
The Charter School Oversight Committee reviewed renewal and initial applications for two schools. Both applications were unanimously approved to be placed on the November 4, 2024 work session for review by the full board.
- Approved Aurora Borealis Charter School renewal application for November 4 work session (unanimous)
- Approved TuÅen Charter School application for November 4 work session (unanimous)
- Approved October 21, 2024 meeting agenda
- Approved October 14, 2024 meeting notes
Board of Education Charter School Oversight Committee Meeting
The Board of Education Charter School Oversight Committee will consider two charter school matters: the renewal application for Aurora Borealis Charter School and an initial application from the Kenaitze Indian Tribe for the proposed Tułen Charter School. The committee will also approve minutes from the October 9, 2023 meeting and handle procedural items.
- Aurora Borealis Charter School renewal application and supporting documents
- Kenaitze Indian Tribe's initial application for Tułen Charter School, including presentation and draft application
- Approval of October 9, 2023 meeting notes
- Procedural items: call to order, roll call, agenda approval
The Charter School Oversight Committee reviewed renewal and new applications for Aurora Borealis and TuÅen charter schools. No final decisions were made on either application; the committee requested additional documentation and revisions for both.
- Approved October 14, 2024 meeting agenda
- Approved October 9, 2023 meeting notes
- Tabled Aurora Borealis Charter School renewal pending further information on special education services
- Tabled TuÅen Charter School application pending further information and supporting documents
Board of Education Special Meeting
The Board of Education is meeting to swear in newly elected and reelected members. The board will also elect its officers for the 2024-2025 term.
- Oath of Office for Sarah Douthit (District 2), Kelley Cizek (District 5), and Tim Daugharty (District 8)
- Election of board officers for 2024-2025: President, Vice President, Clerk, and Treasurer
The Board of Education swore in three elected members for Districts 2, 5, and 8. The Board also reorganized its leadership by electing a President, Vice President, Clerk, and Treasurer.
- Sworn in Sarah Douthit (District 2), Kelley Cizek (District 5), and Tim Daugharty (District 8)
- Elected Zen Kelly as President
- Elected Jason Tauriainen as Vice President (7-2)
- Elected Virginia Morgan as Clerk
- Elected Penny Vadla as Treasurer
Board of Education Information Committee Meeting
The Board of Education Information Committee will hold a meeting on October 7, 2024, with procedural items and one substantive discussion: beginning to develop the KPBSD 2025 Legislative Priorities. The meeting is open to the public virtually.
- Discussion and development of 2025 Legislative Priorities for KPBSD, with references to 2024 priorities from KPBSD and AASB
The committee reviewed the 2025 Legislative Priorities and discussed adding more specific details regarding fund allocation and accountability. No formal votes were taken on the priorities; the committee agreed they could be more specific.
- Approved October 7, 2024 meeting agenda
- Approved March 5, 2024 meeting notes
Board of Education Work Sessions
The Board of Education is holding work sessions to review data and policies. The meeting includes presentations on artificial intelligence and mCLASS data, as well as discussions on sports fees and board policy.
- Presentation by Myron Dueck on Artificial Intelligence & Education
- mCLASS data review by Cindy McKibben
- Discussion regarding KPSAA Sports & Activities fees
- Review of Board Policy BP 3290 Gifts, Grants and Bequests
REVISED Board of Education Meeting
The Kenai Peninsula Borough School District Board of Education will meet to approve the agenda and minutes, hear reports from Soldotna Elementary School and the student representative, and receive public comments. The main business items are the August 2024 finance reports and approval of the consent agenda (items 12 B–J).
- August 2024 Finance Reports presented to the Board for review
- Approval of Consent Agenda items 12 B-J (specific items not listed in agenda)
- Soldotna Elementary School report by Mr. Austin Stevenson
- Student Board Representative report by Miss Emerson Kapp
The Board of Education approved the 2024-2027 negotiated agreement for the Kenai Peninsula Administrators’ Association. The board also approved a series of personnel contracts and budget transfers via a consent agenda.
- Approved 2024-2027 KPAA Negotiated Agreement (9-0)
- Approved 2024-25 long-term substitute teacher contracts (9-0)
- Approved 2024-25 new administrator contracts (9-0)
- Approved 2024-25 new teacher contracts (9-0)
- Approved 2024-25 temporary retired teacher contracts (9-0)
- Approved 2024-25 tentative tenure teacher contracts (9-0)
- Approved budget transfers in excess of $50,000 (9-0)
- Approved BP 3000 Concepts and Roles and BP 3200 Revenue (9-0)
🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
Board of Education Special Meeting
The Kenai Peninsula Borough School District Board of Education met for a special session to discuss KPB requests for proposals and KPAA contract negotiations in closed executive sessions. The board approved motions to enter and adjourn these sessions to protect district finances. No public details, dollar amounts, or final decisions were recorded in the agenda.
- Executive session on KPB requests for proposals
- Executive session on KPAA contract negotiations
- No public hearings, contracts, or dollar amounts detailed
- Agenda limited to procedural motions and session adjournments
The board met for a special session primarily to conduct two executive sessions. No substantive public decisions or policy changes were recorded in the minutes.
- Approved October 7, 2024 Special Meeting agenda
- Entered executive session to discuss KPB Requests for Proposals
- Entered executive session to discuss KPAA contract negotiations
🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
Board of Education Policy Review Committee Meeting
The Board of Education Policy Review Committee will meet to discuss revisions to BP 3290 Gifts, Grants and Bequests, which was tabled in July for further review. The committee will also receive information on AASB policy updates related to the 3000 series. The meeting includes procedural items such as call to order, roll call, and approval of prior meeting notes.
- Revisions to BP 3290 Gifts, Grants and Bequests following administrative and legal review
- Information on AASB Policy Updates pertaining to the 3000 series of board policies
- Approval of August 5, 2024 Policy Review Committee meeting notes
Board of Education Work Sessions
The Kenai Peninsula Borough School District Board of Education holds a work session covering small schools and remote sites incentives, a facility update, and policy reviews. The board will also consider first reading and action on revised administrative regulation AR 4115 Evaluation/Supervision, which has union support.
- Discussion of small schools and remote sites including current incentives and pupil-teacher ratio (PTR)
- Facility and maintenance update presented by Mr. Lyon and Mr. Hedges
- Review of Board Policy BP 3260 Materials Fees (tabled from previous committees)
- Review of Board Policy BP 3270 Disposal of Books, Equipment and Supplies (personal property)
- First reading and action on revised AR 4115 Evaluation/Supervision with letters of support from KPAA and KPEA
REVISED Board of Education Meeting
The Board of Education is meeting to receive reports from the Superintendent and Seward High School. The session includes a review of July 2024 finance reports and a presentation for a Golden Apple Award.
- Golden Apple Award presentation for Mr. Andrew Scrivo
- Seward High School report by Mr. Henry Burns
- Review of July Finance Reports 2024-9-7
- Student Board Representative report by Emerson Kapp
🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
Board of Education Small Schools Committee Meeting
The Board of Education Small Schools Committee will meet on August 5, 2024. They will approve previous meeting notes and discuss planning topics to support small schools. No specific proposals or decisions are listed beyond procedural items.
- Approval of April 15, 2024 meeting notes
- Discussion on committee agenda planning for supporting small schools
The committee held a discussion on planning future meetings and ways to support small schools, including staffing formulas and teacher incentives. No substantive policy changes or funding allocations were decided.
- Approved August 5, 2024 meeting agenda
- Approved April 15, 2024 meeting notes
Board of Education Policy Review Committee Meeting
The Kenai Peninsula Borough School District Board of Education Policy Review Committee will meet to consider suggested revisions to three policies that were tabled at the July 1, 2024 meeting: BP 3260 Materials Fees, BP 3270 Disposal of Books, Equipment and Supplies (Personal Property), and BP 3290 Gifts, Grants and Bequests. The committee will also vote on approving the July 1 meeting notes and the agenda. No other substantive business is on the agenda.
- BP 3260 Materials Fees - review of suggested revisions after being tabled on 07-01-2024
- BP 3270 Disposal of Books, Equipment and Supplies (Personal Property) - review of suggested revisions
- BP 3290 Gifts, Grants and Bequests - review of suggested revisions
- Approval of notes from the July 1, 2024 Policy Committee meeting
The committee reviewed three board policies regarding materials fees, disposal of property, and gifts. No policies were approved; two were moved to the next work session and one was tabled for legal review.
- Moved BP 3260 Materials Fees to the next scheduled policy review work session
- Moved BP 3270 Disposal of Books, Equipment and Supplies (Personal Property) to the next scheduled policy review work session
- Tabled BP 3290 Gifts, Grants and Bequests pending legal review
Board of Education Meeting
The Kenai Peninsula Borough School District Board of Education held its regular meeting on August 5, 2024. The board approved a consent agenda that included new administrator contracts for Charles Abolafia as principal at Soldotna High School and LoAna Benton as principal/teacher at Port Graham School, as well as new teacher contracts. The board also received an informational fourth quarter budget transfer report.
- Approved consent agenda including new administrator contracts for Charles Abolafia (Principal, Soldotna High School) and LoAna Benton (Principal/Teacher, Port Graham School).
- Approved 2024-25 new teacher contracts (details not provided in agenda).
- Received informational fourth quarter budget transfer report summarizing transfers approved during the quarter.
- Approved the August 5, 2024 regular business meeting agenda and the July 1, 2024 meeting minutes.
The Board of Education approved several personnel contracts and budget transfers via a consent agenda. The meeting also included reports on district maintenance, chronic absenteeism, and preparations for the August 21 start of school.
- Approved 2024-25 New Administrator Contract(s) (9-0)
- Approved 2024-25 New Teacher Contract(s) (9-0)
- Approved 2024-25 Temporary Retired Teacher Contract(s) (9-0)
- Approved budget transfers in excess of $50,000 (9-0)
- Approved August 5, 2024 meeting agenda (9-0)
- Approved July 1, 2024 meeting minutes
🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
Board of Education Work Sessions
The Kenai Peninsula Borough School District Board of Education will hold work sessions on August 5, 2024, discussing the health care plan, the 2023-2024 Superintendent Annual Report, and two board policies (BP 3000 Concepts and Roles, and BP 3200 with a suggested title change to Revenue). The meeting is open to the public via Zoom or telephone.
- Review of the Health Care plan presentation
- Superintendent's 2023-2024 Annual Report
- Discussion of BP 3000 Concepts and Roles with suggested revisions
- Discussion of BP 3200 Income with suggested title change to BP 3200 Revenue
- Board Discussion period for bringing up new agenda items
Board of Education Policy Review Committee Meeting
The Board of Education Policy Review Committee will discuss suggested revisions to five district policies. The items cover revenue definitions, materials fees, and the disposal of school property, which affect district operations and funding. The meeting is open to the public via in-person attendance, telephone, or Zoom.
- BP 3000 Concepts and Roles: suggested revisions
- BP 3200 Income: suggested title change to BP 3200 Revenue
- BP 3260 Materials Fees: suggested revisions
- BP 3270 Disposal of Books, Equipment and Supplies: suggested revisions
- BP 3290 Gifts, Grants and Bequests: suggested revisions
The committee reviewed several board policies, resulting in three being tabled for further review. Two other policies were moved to the next scheduled work session. No policies were approved or adopted during the meeting.
- Moved BP 3000 Concepts and Roles to the next scheduled work session
- Moved BP 3200 Income (suggested title change to Revenue) to the next scheduled work session
- Tabled BP 3260 Materials Fees in committee for further review
- Tabled BP 3270 Disposal of Books, Equipment and Supplies (Personal Property) in committee for further review
- Tabled BP 3290 Gifts, Grants and Bequests in committee for further review
Board of Education Meeting
The Kenai Peninsula Borough School District Board of Education is holding a regular business meeting. The board will vote to approve the agenda and minutes from previous meetings, hear reports from the student representative, superintendent, and committees, and receive the May Finance Reports for information.
- May Finance Reports 2024-7-1 presented for information
- Approval of June 3, 2024 Regular Business Meeting minutes
- Approval of June 3, 2024 Special Meeting minutes
- Student Board Representative report from Miss Maggie Grenier
- Superintendent's report from Mr. Holland
The Board of Education approved the FY25 Preliminary Budget Revision and a six-year plan for 2026 to 2031. The board also adopted goals for the 2024-2025 period and approved several policy reviews and teacher contracts via a consent agenda.
- Approved FY25 Preliminary Budget Revision (8-0)
- Approved Six Year Plan for 2026 to 2031 (8-0)
- Approved 2024-2025 Board Goals (8-0)
- Approved budget transfers over $50,000 (8-0)
- Approved 2024-25 New Teacher and Temporary Retired Teacher contracts (8-0)
- Approved policy reviews for Community Relations (Series 1000) and Administration (Series 2000) (8-0)
- Approved BP 6020 Parent Involvement, BP 5124.1 Family Engagement, and AR 5124.1 Family Engagement (8-0)
- Approved BP 5141.41 Sexual Abuse, Sexual Assault and Dating Violence Awareness and Prevention (8-0)
Board of Education Work Sessions
The Board of Education is holding work sessions to discuss committee findings on a four-day school week and a preliminary budget revision for FY25. Members will also review 2024-2025 board goals and student survey data.
- Four-Day School Week Ad Hoc Committee findings
- FY25 Preliminary Budget Revision
- 2024-2025 Board Goals
- Student Climate & Mindset Survey update
- BP 1312.3 Public Complaints Concerning Discrimination policy review
Board of Education Special Meeting
The Board of Education convened for a special meeting focused on the Superintendent's evaluation and contract. The board moved into executive session to discuss these matters, as permitted under Alaska Statute 44.62.310.
- Executive session to discuss Superintendent evaluation and contract
The Board of Education convened for a special meeting and entered an executive session to discuss the superintendent's evaluation and contract. No other substantive actions were taken.
- Approved the June 3, 2024 Special Meeting agenda
- Entered executive session to discuss Superintendent evaluation and contract
- Adjourned executive session
Board of Education Work Sessions
The Board of Education is holding work sessions to review 2023-2024 goals and develop goals for 2024-2025. Members are discussing the district's six-year capital plan for school projects and reviewing several board policies. These sessions provide input before items are presented for first reading at a subsequent meeting.
- Draft Six Year Plan FY 2026-2031 for school capital projects
- BP 6020 Parent Involvement policy revisions
- BP 5124.1 Family Engagement and AR 5124.1 administrative regulation
- BP 5141.41 Sexual Abuse, Sexual Assault and Dating Violence Awareness and Prevention policy
- Board self-evaluation for the 2023-2024 school year
Board of Education Meeting
The Kenai Peninsula Borough School District Board of Education met to review financial reports and current lease agreements. The meeting included reports from the superintendent and opportunities for public and student comments.
- April 2024 Finance Reports
- Lease agreement with Boys & Girls Club of the Kenai Peninsula for $850 per month
- Lease agreement for Kachemak Selo School for $2,790 per month paid to the Village of Kachemak
The Board of Education approved a new contract for Superintendent Clayton Holland for 2024-2027 and supported the acquisition of real property in Kachemak-Selo for school purposes. The Board also approved various teacher and administrator contracts, a budget revision for FY24, and the 2024-2025 KPSAA Handbook.
- Approved 2024-2027 contract for Superintendent Clayton Holland (8-0)
- Supported Borough Assembly acquisition of Lot 36 in Kachemak-Selo for school purposes (8-0)
- Approved FY24 budget revision for general fund and student transportation fund (8-0)
- Approved 2024-2025 KPSAA Handbook (7-1)
- Approved 2024-25 new administrator, teacher, and retired administrator contracts (8-0)
- Approved 2023-24 long-term substitute teacher contracts (8-0)
- Approved budget transfers exceeding $50,000 (8-0)
- Approved 2024-25 pay schedule for substitutes and temporary employees (8-0)
🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
Board of Education Four-Day School Week Ad Hoc Committee Meeting
The Kenai Peninsula Borough School District Board of Education's Four-Day School Week Ad Hoc Committee will develop a pros and cons list and discuss their recommendation on implementing a four-day school week. The meeting also includes approval of previous meeting notes and is open for public attendance via Zoom or telephone.
- Develop pros and cons list for four-day school week
- Discuss recommendation on four-day school week
- Approve notes from April 15, 2024 meeting
- Review Four Day School Week Ad Hoc Committee Charge document
The Four-Day School Week Ad Hoc Committee discussed the pros and cons of a shortened school week and determined there is enough evidence to support next steps. The committee agreed that no further meetings are needed and will present a recommendation to the Board for the July work session.
- Approved May 21, 2024 agenda
- Approved April 15, 2024 meeting notes
- Agreed to end committee meetings and present recommendations at the July work session
Board of Education Special Meeting
The Kenai Peninsula Borough School District Board of Education held a special meeting for a student expulsion hearing (case 2024-24-001). The board voted unanimously to enter executive session to discuss the confidential matter, then voted unanimously to support the administration's recommendation for expulsion with additional conditions. The meeting included standard procedural items.
- Expulsion hearing for case 2024-24-001
- Unanimous board vote (9-0) to support administration's expulsion recommendation with additional conditions
- Board entered executive session citing confidentiality requirements under policy BP 5125 and Alaska Statute
The Board of Education met in executive session to conduct a student expulsion hearing. The board voted to support the administration's recommendation for expulsion and added further conditions.
- Approved May 6, 2024 Special Meeting agenda
- Approved recommendation for student expulsion #2024-24-001 with additional board conditions
🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
Board of Education Meeting
The Kenai Peninsula Borough School District Board of Education is meeting for a regular business session with procedural items, school reports, and a finance update. No major decisions or public hearings on specific projects are on the agenda.
- March finance reports presented to the board for information
- Nanwalek School report by Ms. Penny Bearden
- Susan B. English School report by Mr. Mike Druce
- Recognition of student representatives for their service
- Approval of prior meeting minutes (April 1 and April 15, 2024)
The Board of Education approved the May 6, 2024, meeting agenda and the consent agenda items 12 B-J. The meeting primarily consisted of school reports, student presentations, and administrative updates.
- Approved May 6, 2024 Regular Business meeting agenda (9-0)
- Approved April 1, 2024 Regular Business Meeting minutes
- Approved April 15, 2024 Special Meeting minutes
- Approved Consent Agenda items 12 B-J (9-0)
🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
Board of Education Work Sessions *Revised
The Kenai Peninsula Borough School District Board of Education will hold a work session to discuss multiple items, including updates to secondary English language arts curriculum, proposed revisions to the KPSAA middle and high school activity handbooks (with fee changes and eligibility updates), a presentation on the Sources of Strength program, review of board policy series 1000 and 2000, and a finance update on state funding. No formal votes are expected; these are discussion and information items.
- Secondary ELA curriculum update for grades 6-12
- KPSAA handbook revisions: participation fee changes, new esports rules, gender equity updates, and eligibility check changes
- Sources of Strength program overview from school representatives
- Board policy review of Series 1000 (Community Relations) and Series 2000 (Administration)
- Finance update on state legislative funding, postponed to after Sources of Strength
Board of Education Policy Review Committee Meeting
The committee is reviewing ongoing revisions to existing policies and introducing new ones. Discussions include updates to discrimination complaint procedures, parent involvement, and family engagement.
- Review of BP 1312.3 Public Complaints Concerning Discrimination
- Review of BP 6020 Parent Involvement
- Introduction of new policy BP 5124.1 Family Engagement
- Introduction of new administrative regulation AR 5124.1 Family Engagement
- Introduction of new policy BP 5141.41 Sexual Abuse, Sexual Assault and Dating Violence Awareness and Prevention
The committee reviewed proposed revisions to policies regarding discrimination, parent involvement, family engagement, and sexual abuse prevention. No final votes were taken on these policies; all were moved to the next scheduled policy review work session.
- Approved May 6, 2024 meeting agenda
- Approved April 1, 2024 meeting notes
- Moved BP 1312.3 Public Complaints Concerning Discrimination to next work session
- Moved BP 6020 Parent Involvement to next work session
- Moved BP 5124.1 Family Engagement to next work session
- Moved AR 5124.1 Family Engagement to next work session
- Moved BP 5141.41 Sexual Abuse, Sexual Assault and Dating Violence Awareness and Prevention to next work session
Board of Education Special Meeting
The Board of Education is approving a $139,504,883 FY25 General Fund budget that includes $58,170,974 from the Kenai Peninsula Borough. The budget relies on using all $5,836,963 of unassigned fund balance and includes expenditure cuts such as increased pupil-teacher ratios and reductions to school supplies and stipends to close a $13.7M deficit.
- Approved $139,504,883 FY25 General Fund expenditure budget
- Uses all $5,836,963 of unassigned fund balance
- State revenue projected using $5,960 Base Student Allocation and 8,230 student enrollment
- Includes $58,170,974 from Kenai Peninsula Borough ( $43,878,523 appropriation plus $14,292,451 in-kind)
- Deficit of $13,684,237 closed by cuts including increased pupil-teacher ratios, 10% supply cuts, and elimination of some stipends
The Board of Education approved a balanced FY25 General Fund revenue and expenditure budget of $139,504,883. This action allows the district to comply with state statute and begin the process of requesting funds from the Borough Assembly. Board members discussed potential future budget amendments pending state funding updates.
- Approved April 15, 2024 Special Meeting agenda (8-0)
- Approved $139,504,883 FY25 General Fund budget (8-1)
🗳️ How they voted — 1 divided vote
Board of Education Four-Day School Week Ad Hoc Committee Meeting
The Kenai Peninsula Borough School District Board of Education Four-Day School Week Ad Hoc Committee is meeting to discuss and potentially define a four-day school week model based on supporting evidence. They will also review a hypothetical calendar for the 2025-2026 school year and discuss the reasoning behind exploring this option.
- discussion to confirm and define the four-day school week model according to supporting evidence
- review of a hypothetical model calendar for the 2025-2026 school year
- discussion on the purpose of exploring a four-day school week
The committee reviewed a hypothetical four-day school week calendar and discussed its potential effects on student hours, recruitment, and costs. No formal recommendations were voted on; the committee will develop a pros and cons list for a July board presentation.
- Approved April 15, 2024 meeting agenda
- Approved March 11, 2024 meeting notes
Board of Education Small Schools Committee Meeting
The Board of Education Small Schools Committee will meet to approve prior meeting notes, hear a student representative update, and review its Committee Charge to discuss future actions supporting small schools in the Kenai Peninsula Borough School District.
- Approval of February 5, 2024 Small Schools Committee Meeting notes
- Student representative update from Miss Inafa Reutov
- Review of the Small Schools Committee Charge and discussion of future meeting topics
The committee discussed improving small school resources, including internet access, substitute teacher availability, and student access to distance education and larger schools. Members proposed researching M class certification and potential mini-courses. No formal policy decisions were made.
- Approved April 15, 2024 meeting agenda
- Approved February 5, 2024 meeting notes
Board of Education Work Sessions
The Kenai Peninsula Borough School District Board of Education will hold a work session to discuss the FY25 preliminary budget, including budget reduction scenarios. The board will also review proposed new policies on graduation regalia (AR 5127(b)) and public complaints concerning discrimination (BP 1312.3), and set tentative board meeting dates for 2024-2025. No votes will be taken; this is a discussion-only session.
- FY25 Preliminary Budget review and budget reduction scenarios
- Proposed administrative regulation AR 5127(b) on graduation regalia
- Proposed board policy BP 1312.3 on public complaints concerning discrimination
- Tentative 2024-2025 board meeting dates discussed
- Board discussion on process for adding new agenda items
Board of Education Meeting
This is a regular business meeting with procedural approvals and informational reports. The board will hear presentations from Nikiski North Star Elementary and Razdolna School, receive the student representative report, and review the February 2024 finance reports. Public comment periods are scheduled.
- Approval of March 4 regular meeting minutes
- Approval of March 7 special meeting minutes
- Nikiski North Star Elementary School report
- Razdolna School report
- February 2024 finance reports presented for information
The Board of Education approved the April 1, 2024 agenda and minutes from previous meetings. The board also passed a consent agenda that included updated purchasing procedures and a title change for the policy regarding education for homeless children and children in foster care.
- Approved April 1, 2024 Regular Business meeting agenda (9-0)
- Approved March 4, 2024 Regular Business meeting minutes
- Approved March 7, 2024 Special Meeting minutes
- Approved Consent Agenda items 12 B-J (9-0)
- Approved AR 3310 Purchasing Procedures (9-0)
- Approved title change for BP 5112.6 to 'Education for Homeless Children and Children in Foster Care' (9-0)
🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
Board of Education Policy Review Committee Meeting
The Kenai Peninsula Borough School District Board of Education Policy Review Committee met to review and approve minutes from a prior meeting. The committee completed its review of the 'Series 1000 Community Relations' and 'Series 2000 Administration' policies, with no recommended revisions for the latter.
- Approval of notes from March 4, 2024 meeting
- Review of Series 1000 Community Relations policies
- Review of Series 2000 Administration policies (no revisions recommended)
- Meeting held at Betty J. Glick Assembly Chambers in Soldotna
- Meeting available via Zoom and telephone
The committee approved the meeting agenda and the notes from the March 4, 2024 meeting. No changes were made to the Series 1000 Community Relations or Series 2000 Administration policies, and both were moved to the next scheduled work session.
- Approved April 1, 2024 meeting agenda
- Approved March 4, 2024 meeting notes
- Moved Series 1000 Community Relations policy review to next work session
- Moved Series 2000 Administration policy review to next work session
Board of Education Finance Committee Meeting
The Board of Education Finance Committee will discuss and review the FY25 Preliminary Budget, including budget reduction scenarios and public feedback on the $600 or less BSA option. The meeting is open to the public via Zoom or phone.
- Discussion of FY25 Preliminary Budget with attached budget reduction scenarios and Balancing Act responses
The committee discussed three budget scenarios based on different Basic Student Allocation (BSA) increases. Members unanimously recommended using the entire unassigned fund balance for scenarios one and two. The committee also identified potential reductions to district office salaries, extra-curricular stipends, and support staff days to address the deficit.
- Approved March 25, 2024 agenda as presented
- Approved March 4, 2024 meeting notes as printed
- Unanimously recommended use of all unassigned fund balance for budget scenarios one and two
*Revised Board of Education Four-Day School Week Ad Hoc Committee Meeting
The Kenai Peninsula Borough School District Board of Education Four-Day School Week Ad Hoc Committee meets to discuss research findings on implementing a four-day school week. Committee members present findings on savings, effects on achievement, best practices, and teacher experiences. No decisions are made; the meeting is for discussion and information gathering.
- Approval of January 10, 2024 meeting notes
- Discussion of research on savings and school finance/achievement (Tauriainen)
- Discussion of best practices for implementing a four-day week (Graham)
- Presentation of teacher experiences with a shortened school week (Druce)
- Discussion of laydown research on four-day week topics (Crabtree)
The committee reviewed research findings on the potential impacts of a four-day school week, including cost savings, student achievement, and food insecurity. No formal policy decisions were made; members discussed different implementation models and the need for further data on transportation and substitute costs.
- Approved the meeting agenda
- Approved meeting notes from January 10, 2024
Board of Education Special Meeting
The Board of Education voted to approve two lists of tentative non-tenure teacher contracts for the 2024-25 school year. The lists include teachers assigned to various schools across the district, with some part-time appointments. One list also includes tenure recommendations.
- Approved 2024-25 tentative non-tenure teacher contracts (list A) for teachers at multiple schools
- Approved 2024-25 tentative non-tenure teacher contracts and tenure (list B) for additional teachers
- Meeting included procedural items: call to order, pledge, approval of agenda
The Board of Education approved the tentative non-tenure teacher contracts for the 2024-25 school year. The Board also approved the tentative non-tenure teacher contracts and tenure for the 2024-25 school year.
- Approved 2024-25 Tentative Non-Tenure Teacher Contract(s) (9-0)
- Approved 2024-25 Tentative Non-Tenure Teacher Contract(s) and Tenure (9-0)
🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
Board of Education Quarterly Work Session
This is a quarterly work session of the Kenai Peninsula Borough School District Board of Education. The Board will discuss board member compensation, committee meeting schedules (including whether to hold them on a separate day from business meetings), and a finance update covering the FY25 budget, non-tenure teacher contracts, and Balancing Act feedback. No formal decisions are expected; all items are listed as discussion and information.
- Discussion of board member compensation, including a comparison document
- Consideration of holding committee meetings on a separate day from business meetings
- Finance update covering FY25 budget, non-tenure teacher contracts, and Balancing Act feedback
Board of Education Information Committee Meeting
The committee is meeting to receive a student representative update and discuss the AASB Legislative Fly-In. The meeting also includes procedural approvals of the agenda and previous meeting notes.
- Student representative update from Spencer Co
- Reports from attendees of the AASB Legislative Fly-In
- Approval of February 5, 2024 meeting notes
The committee approved the March 5, 2024 agenda and the February 5, 2024 meeting notes. The remainder of the meeting consisted of reports and discussions regarding student updates and a legislative fly-in to Juneau.
- Approved March 5, 2024 agenda
- Approved February 5, 2024 meeting notes
Board of Education Meeting
The Kenai Peninsula Borough School District Board of Education is meeting to hear reports from Homer High School and Paul Banks Elementary School, receive the January finance report, and take action on approving the meeting agenda and prior meeting minutes. The meeting also includes public comment periods and a student representative report.
- January Finance Reports presented to Board for information
- Homer High School report by Principal Doug Waclawski
- Paul Banks Elementary School report by Principal Sean Campbell
- Student Board Representative report by Maggie Grenier
- Approval of February 5, 2024 regular and special meeting minutes
The Board of Education approved the 2024-2025 District Organizational Chart and several administrative regulations and policies. The board also approved long-term substitute teacher contracts and the meeting agenda.
- Approved 2024-2025 District Organizational Chart
- Approved BP 1311 Participation in Community Life
- Approved BP 1260 Visits to the Schools
- Approved AR 5127(a) Graduation Ceremonies and Activities
- Approved 2023-24 Long-Term Substitute Teacher Contract(s)
- Approved March 4, 2024 Regular Business meeting agenda
- Approved February 5, 2024 Regular Business meeting minutes
- Approved February 5, 2024 Special Meeting minutes
🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
Board of Education Policy Review Committee Meeting
The Board of Education Policy Review Committee will consider a revised draft of AR 5127(b) Graduation Regalia, tabled last meeting for further input, and continue discussion on BP 1312.3 Public Complaints Concerning Discrimination, also tabled for additional research. The committee will also begin scheduled reviews of Series 2000 Administration and Series 3000 Business & Instruction Support Operations policies.
- AR 5127(b) Graduation Regalia – revised draft from Mr. Holland
- BP 1312.3 Public Complaints Concerning Discrimination – tabled for research on AASB recommendations and legal references
- Series 2000 Administration policy review (as per E9311 timeline)
- Series 3000 Business & Instruction Support Operations policy review (as per E9311 timeline)
- Approval of February 5, 2024 meeting notes
The committee reviewed proposed changes to policies regarding graduation regalia and public complaints concerning discrimination. Both items were moved to the next scheduled work session for further review and Board input. The committee also introduced the 2000 and 3000 policy series for future review.
- Approved March 4, 2024 agenda
- Approved February 5, 2024 meeting notes
- Moved AR 5127(b) Graduation Regalia to next work session
- Moved BP 1312.3 Public Complaints Concerning Discrimination to next work session
Board of Education Finance Committee Meeting
The Board of Education Finance Committee is meeting to discuss non-tenure teacher contracts. The committee will review a document regarding the number of certified general educators needed by school for FY25.
- Discussion of non-tenure teacher contracts
- Review of FY25 Certified General Educators Needed by School
The committee discussed the issuance of non-tenure teacher contracts based on projected enrollment and funding uncertainty. No formal vote was taken on the contracts, though members discussed the timing of issuance and the impact of SB 140.
- Approved March 4, 2024 meeting agenda
- Approved February 5, 2024 meeting notes
Board of Education Work Sessions
The Board will discuss public feedback from the Balancing Act budget tool, receive updates on facility projects and the 2024-2025 organizational chart, and review four board policies including purchasing procedures and public complaints. No votes will be taken at this work session.
- Review of public feedback from Balancing Act budget simulation tool
- Facility update on bond, capital, grant, and maintenance projects
- Discussion of proposed revisions to AR 3310 Purchasing Procedures
- Discussion of proposed revisions to BP 3311 Bids
- Review of organizational chart changes for 2024-2025
Board of Education Policy Review Committee Meeting
The Board of Education Policy Review Committee is meeting to discuss updates and revisions to district policies. The committee will review administrative regulations regarding purchasing and graduation regalia, as well as policies for public complaints.
- AR 3310 Purchasing Procedures updates
- BP 3311 Bids updates
- AR 5127(b) Graduation Regalia (new administrative regulation)
- BP 1312 Public Complaints Concerning the Schools revisions
- BP 1312.1 and BP 1312.3 Public Complaints revisions regarding personnel and discrimination
The committee approved the meeting agenda and the notes from January 8, 2024. All new business items regarding purchasing, bids, graduation regalia, and public complaints were either moved to a future work session or tabled for further research.
- Approved February 5, 2024 agenda
- Approved January 8, 2024 meeting notes
- Moved AR 3310 Purchasing Procedures to next work session
- Moved BP 3311 Bids to next work session
- Tabled AR 5127(b) Graduation Regalia to next committee meeting
- Moved BP 1312 Public Complaints Concerning the Schools to next work session
- Moved BP 1312.1 Public Complaints Concerning School Personnel to next work session
- Tabled BP 1312.3 Public Complaints Concerning Discrimination for research
Board of Education Meeting
The Board of Education will hear reports from Kenai Alternative High School and River City Academy, and receive December finance and budget transfer reports. The meeting also includes routine approval of minutes and procedural items.
- Kenai Alternative High School report by Mr. Kyle McFall
- River City Academy report by Mr. Shea Nash
- December Finance Reports presented for review
- Second Quarter Budget Transfer Report presented
The Board of Education approved the February 5, 2024 agenda and minutes from two January 8, 2024 meetings. The Board also approved a series of teacher and administrator contracts via the consent agenda.
- Approved February 5, 2024 agenda (9-0)
- Approved January 8, 2024 Regular Business meeting minutes
- Approved January 8, 2024 Special meeting minutes
- Approved 2023-24 Long-Term Substitute Teacher Contract(s) (9-0)
- Approved 2023-24 New Teacher Contract(s) (9-0)
- Approved 2023-24 Temporary Retired Teacher Contract(s) (9-0)
- Approved 2024-25 Tentative Administrator Contract(s) (9-0)
- Approved 2024-25 Tentative Non-Tenure Teacher Contract(s) (9-0)
🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
Board of Education Small Schools Committee Meeting
The Board of Education Small Schools Committee will meet to approve the agenda and prior meeting notes, hear a student representative report, and receive an update on small schools in the Kenai Peninsula Borough School District, including strengths and challenges.
- Approval of May 1, 2023 Small Schools Committee meeting notes
- Student Representative Update from Inafa Reutov
- KPBSD Small Schools Update with attached strengths and challenges document
The committee approved the meeting agenda and the May 1, 2023 meeting notes. The session consisted of reports on small school highlights and student representative updates; no policy or funding decisions were made.
- Approved February 5, 2024 meeting agenda
- Approved May 1, 2023 meeting notes
Board of Education Information Committee Meeting
The Board of Education Information Committee will meet for procedural items including call to order, roll call, approval of agenda and meeting notes, and a student representative update. The main discussion item is continued preparation for the AASB Legislative Fly-In in Juneau.
- Approval of notes from the February 1, 2024 Information Committee meeting
- Student representative update from Spencer Co
- Discussion and preparation for the AASB Legislative Fly-In in Juneau
- Procedural items: call to order, roll call, agenda approval, adjournment
The committee discussed priorities for the upcoming Juneau Fly-In, focusing on the Basic State Aid (BSA) increase and SB 140. No substantive policy decisions or votes were taken other than the approval of the agenda and previous meeting notes.
- Approved February 5, 2024 meeting agenda
- Approved February 1, 2024 meeting notes
Board of Education Special Meeting
The Kenai Peninsula Borough School District Board of Education held a special meeting on February 5, 2024, to go into executive session for negotiations. The board approved the agenda and then voted unanimously to enter executive session to discuss matters that would adversely affect district finances if disclosed. The executive session was later adjourned, and the meeting concluded.
- Board approved the special meeting agenda.
- Board voted to enter executive session to discuss negotiations (Alaska Statute 44.62.310(c)).
The Board of Education convened for a special meeting and entered an executive session to discuss negotiations. No other substantive decisions were recorded.
- Approved the February 5, 2024 Special Meeting agenda
- Approved motion to enter executive session to discuss negotiations
🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
Board of Education Finance Committee Meeting
The Board of Education Finance Committee will discuss the FY25 budget deficit, possible budget reductions, and use of fund balance. Other items include approval of previous meeting minutes and information requests to administration.
- FY25 budget deficit discussion and consideration of reductions and fund balance use
The committee held discussions regarding the FY25 budget and the use of Balancing Act software for revenue and expenditure variables. Members discussed potential expenditure reductions, teacher contracts for hard-to-fill positions, and the impact of pupil-teacher ratios (PTR).
- Approved February 5, 2024 meeting agenda
- Approved January 8, 2024 meeting notes
Board of Education Work Sessions
The Board of Education will hold a work session to discuss the FY25 preliminary budget using Balancing Act software, receive the 22-23 assessment report, and review several board policies and administrative regulations. Items under policy review include graduation ceremonies, education for homeless children and foster care youth, Title I programs, and bilingual/bicultural education. The meeting is open to the public for listening only, with no votes expected.
- Discussion of FY25 preliminary budget using Balancing Act software
- Presentation of the 22-23 assessment report
- Proposed title change for BP/AR 5112.6 to include foster care children
- Review of new AR 5127(a) Graduation Ceremonies and Activities
- Policy reviews for Title I programs and bilingual education
Board of Education Information Committee Meeting
The Kenai Peninsula Borough School District Board of Education Information Committee is meeting to approve previous meeting notes, receive a student representative update, and discuss legislative documents and priorities in preparation for the upcoming Association of Alaska School Boards Legislative Fly-In in Juneau. No votes or binding decisions are expected on this agenda.
- Discussion of 2024 KPBSD legislative priorities and fact sheet
- Review of documents including 2024 Session Calendar, prefile reports, and AASB Fly-In draft agenda
- Student representative update from Spencer Co
The committee reviewed legislative priorities and the 2024 KPBSD Fact Sheet in preparation for the Juneau fly-in. Members discussed the impact of inflation and the need for a Base Student Allocation (BSA) increase to balance the FY25 budget.
- Approved February 1, 2024 meeting agenda
- Approved December 4, 2023 meeting notes
Board of Education Four-Day School Week Ad Hoc Committee Meeting
This is the initial meeting of the Kenai Peninsula Borough School District Board of Education's Four-Day School Week Ad Hoc Committee. The committee will discuss its charge and steps moving forward. The agenda includes procedural items such as call to order, roll call, and approval of the agenda.
- Discussion of the Four-Day School Week Ad Hoc Committee charge and next steps
The Four-Day School Week Ad Hoc Committee met to define its research parameters and assign tasks. Members discussed comparing models where only students attend four days versus models where both students and staff work four days. No formal policy decisions were made; the committee will gather information to present to the board in July.
- Approved the January 10, 2024 meeting agenda
- Agreed to research both four-day student weeks and four-day student/staff work weeks
- Assigned research on staff attendance and wellness days to Mr. Graham
- Assigned research on support staff negotiations and student outcomes to Ms. Litwiniak
- Assigned research on district cost savings to Mr. Tauriainen
- Assigned research on substitute costs to Mr. Crabtree
- Assigned research on student and staff outcomes and quality of life to Mr. Swanson and Mr. Daugharty
Board of Education Work Sessions
The board will review a FY24 budget revision reflecting lower enrollment and a $897,595 revenue reduction, and discuss the FY25 preliminary budget projecting a $13,029,681 deficit requiring cuts or use of fund balance. Work sessions also cover fine arts curriculum revisions, an Alaska Reads Act update, and two board policies regarding school visits and community participation.
- FY24 budget revision: ADM fell 147.88 students below projection, reducing state revenue by $897,595; total revised budget $139,884,822.
- FY25 preliminary budget projects $131,725,253 in revenue vs. $144,754,934 in expenditures, a $13,029,681 deficit.
- Fine Arts Curriculum Revisions: overview of unit maps for Visual Art, Dance, and Drama.
- Alaska Reads Act Update: presentation on implementation.
- Board Policy Review: BP 1260 (Visits to the Schools) and BP 1311 (Participation in Community Life) for full board input.
Board of Education Meeting
The Kenai Peninsula Borough School District Board of Education will meet to approve the agenda and minutes, hear a report from Kenai Central High School, and receive a presentation from the Southern Kenai Peninsula Resilience Coalition. The board will also review November finance reports detailing revenue and expenditure summaries. Public comments and student presentations are also scheduled.
- Approval of the January 8, 2024 meeting agenda
- Approval of minutes from December 4, 2023 regular and special meetings
- Kenai Central High School report by Mr. Dan Beck
- Presentation from the Southern Kenai Peninsula Resilience Coalition
- November Finance Reports (revenue and expenditure summaries)
The Board of Education approved several administrative items via a consent agenda, including new school policies and personnel contracts. The board also authorized budget transfers exceeding $50,000. No action was recorded for the FY24 Budget Revision.
- Approved BP 6112 School Day (9-0)
- Approved BP 6148 Early Education Programs (9-0)
- Approved 2023-24 Long-Term Substitute Teacher Contract(s) (9-0)
- Approved 2023-24 New Teacher Contract(s) (9-0)
- Approved budget transfers in excess of $50,000 (9-0)
- Approved requests for unpaid leave of absence (9-0)
- Approved January 8, 2024 agenda (9-0)
- Approved December 4, 2023 Regular and Special meeting minutes
🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
Board of Education Special Meeting
The Kenai Peninsula Borough School District Board of Education held a special meeting on January 8, 2024, consisting largely of procedural items. The board voted to enter executive session for a hearing pertaining to AR 1312.3, a confidential matter, then adjourned. No public discussion or decisions were made on substantive policies.
- Executive session held for hearing on AR 1312.3
- Agenda approved unanimously by board members
The Board of Education convened a special meeting to conduct an executive session regarding a hearing pertaining to AR 1312.3. No other substantive actions were taken during the meeting.
- Approved the January 8, 2024, Special Meeting agenda
- Entered executive session for a hearing pertaining to AR 1312.3
- Adjourned executive session
🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
Board of Education Finance Committee Meeting
The Board of Education Finance Committee will discuss budget information for Pupil Transportation and Student Nutrition Services. The meeting also includes approval of prior meeting minutes and procedural items. No formal votes are scheduled; the session is informational.
- Review of Pupil Transportation budget (FY14-FY23 data)
- Review of Student Nutrition Services budget (FY14-FY23 data)
- Approval of meeting minutes from November 28, 2023
- Call to order, roll call, and agenda approval (procedural)
- Information requests to administration for future meetings
The committee held discussions regarding pupil transportation contracts and student nutrition services costs. No formal votes or policy decisions were made regarding these budget items.
- Approved January 8, 2024 meeting agenda
- Approved November 28, 2023 meeting notes
Board of Education Policy Review Committee Meeting
The Kenai Peninsula Borough School District Board of Education Policy Review Committee will discuss and review several proposed policy revisions and new administrative regulations. Items include a new regulation on graduation ceremonies and activities, and suggested changes to policies on homeless and foster children education, parent engagement, Title I programs, and bilingual education.
- New AR 5127 Graduation Ceremonies and Activities
- Suggested title change for BP 5112.6 to include children in foster care
- Suggested title change for BP 6020 from 'Parent Involvement' to 'Parent Engagement'
- Revisions to BP 6171 and AR 6171 Title I Programs
- Revisions to BP 6174 Bilingual Bicultural Education
The committee reviewed several proposed administrative regulations and board policies. Most items were moved to the next available work session, while one policy regarding parent involvement was tabled for further research.
- Moved AR 5127(a) Graduation Ceremonies and Activities to next work session
- Moved BP 5112.6 Education for Homeless Children and Children in Foster Care to next work session
- Moved AR 5112.6 Education for Homeless Children and Children in Foster Care to next work session
- Tabled BP 6020 Parent Engagement for further research and revision
- Moved BP 6171 Title I Programs to next work session
- Moved AR 6171 Title I Programs to next work session
- Moved BP 6174 Bilingual Bicultural Education - Limited English Proficiency Education to next work session