Kenai Peninsula Borough School District public meetings in 2025
64 substantive meetings from 2025, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Board of Education Finance Committee Meeting
The Board of Education Finance Committee will meet to discuss the FY27 Preliminary Budget and related budgetary information. The committee will also review and approve minutes from the September 8, 2025 meeting.
- Discussion of FY27 Preliminary Budget
- Approval of September 8, 2025 meeting notes
The committee reviewed the FY27 Preliminary Budget and projected revenues. Members discussed in-kind services funding and funds related to the Nikolaevsk School closure. The committee requested additional information regarding district funding, the funding formula, and fund balances.
- Approved December 1, 2025 meeting agenda
- Approved September 8, 2025 meeting notes
- Requested information on district funding, formula, and fund balance
Board of Education Special Meeting-Negotiations
The Kenai Peninsula Borough School District Board of Education held a special meeting on December 1, 2025, focused on negotiations. After approving the agenda, the board voted unanimously to go into executive session to discuss employee contract negotiations, citing that public discussion would adversely affect district finances. The executive session was later adjourned, and the meeting ended.
- Approved the December 1, 2025 special meeting agenda unanimously.
- Voted to enter executive session for employee contract negotiations under Alaska statute.
- Adjourned executive session after discussion.
- Meeting concluded without public action on contract terms.
The Board of Education held a special meeting to discuss employee contract negotiations in an executive session. No substantive decisions or actions were recorded outside of the procedural motions to enter and adjourn the session.
- Approved December 1, 2025 Special Meeting agenda (9-0)
- Entered executive session for employee contract negotiations (9-0)
- Adjourned executive session (7-0)
🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
Board of Education Meeting
This is a regular business meeting with mostly procedural items and reports. The board will vote on a consent agenda that includes long-term substitute teacher contracts, and will receive October finance reports, superintendent communications, and reports from board members and committees. No major policy decisions or public hearings on specific projects are scheduled.
- Approval of consent agenda items 12B-J, including long-term substitute teacher contracts
- October 2025 finance reports presented for information
- Superintendent communications and petitions, including letters on HE 2026 Kenai and AFPC's proposal
- Reports from board members and committee chairs on recent activities
The Kenai Peninsula Borough School District Board approved several items including the BP 6151 Class Size policy, updated adoption agreements, and 2026 legislative priorities. The board also approved a consent agenda containing teacher contracts and meeting minutes.
- Approved December 1, 2025 Regular Business Meeting agenda (9-0)
- Approved Consent Agenda items 12 B-E and 12G-J (9-0, student advisory yes)
- Approved BP 6151 Class Size (9-0, student advisory yes)
- Approved outside agency personnel credentials (9-0, student advisory yes)
- Approved 2026 Legislative Priorities (9-0, student advisory yes)
- Approved updated 403(b) and 457(b) Adoption Agreements (9-0, student advisory yes)
🗳️ 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 is meeting to discuss a proposed revision to Exhibit 9322 Order of Business that would move first readings to the consent agenda to improve meeting efficiency. The committee will also review the policy revision timeline and process.
- Proposed revision to Exhibit 9322: first readings moved to consent agenda, labeled as such, with option to remove if contentious
- Discussion of policy review timeline and process
- Approval of notes from September 8, 2025 meeting
The committee reviewed the policy review timeline and process. Members discussed proposed revisions to Exhibit 9322 regarding agency lists, student speaking time, school reports, and Board comment. The exhibit was moved to the next scheduled Board Policy Review Work Session for full Board input.
- Approved December 1, 2025 meeting agenda
- Approved September 8, 2025 meeting notes
- Moved Exhibit 9322 to the next Board Policy Review Work Session
Board of Education Work Sessions
The Kenai Peninsula Borough School District Board of Education holds a work session to discuss several topics: College and Career Readiness presentation, draft 2026 Legislative Priorities, pool operations update, and school consolidation update. No votes are scheduled; these are information and discussion items. The legislative priorities are expected to become an action item later that evening.
- College and Career Coordinator Annaleah Karron presents the CTE pathway overview and infographic.
- Board continues drafting 2026 Legislative Priorities; draft document attached.
- Superintendent Holland provides an update on the pool operations task force.
- Superintendent Holland provides an update on the school consolidation task force.
- Board Discussion session for members to propose new agenda items.
Board of Education Special Meeting-Nikolaevsk Charter School Initial Application
The Kenai Peninsula Borough School District Board of Education held a special meeting to discuss and vote on the initial application for Nikolaevsk Charter School. The board approved the application with a 5-3 vote, overruling the administration's recommendation for non-approval due to concerns about fiscal responsibility, facilities, enrollment documentation, and operational planning.
- Board discussed the Nikolaevsk Charter School initial application and heard administration's recommendation for non-approval
- Motion to approve the application carried 5-3 (Yes: Cizek, MacRae, Truesdell, VanBuskirk, Waddell; No: Daugharty, Douthit, Vadla)
- Administration cited lack of fiscal responsibility, unresolved facilities issues, incomplete enrollment documentation, policy inconsistencies, and insufficient staffing plan
- Meeting was the culmination of previous work sessions on October 20 and November 3, 2025
The Board of Education held a special meeting to review the Nikolaevsk Charter School initial application. Following discussion and a roll call vote, the Board approved the application.
- Approved Nikolaevsk Charter School Initial application (5-3)
🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
Board of Education Quarterly Work Sessions
The Board of Education is holding quarterly work sessions on November 4, 2025. The morning session covers board development topics including meeting procedures, roles, and the Open Meetings Act. The afternoon session provides an overview of staff trainings on student safety, including Title IX requirements. No votes or decisions are scheduled; these are discussion-only sessions.
- Board Development session covering Robert's Rules of Order and Open Meetings Act
- Student Safety session overview of staff trainings including Title IX
- Meeting is listen-only; public may attend in person or via Zoom/phone
- Recording posted within a week after meeting
Board of Education Meeting
The Kenai Peninsula Borough School District Board of Education will hold a regular business meeting on November 3, 2025. The agenda includes approval of prior meeting minutes, school reports from Sterling Elementary and Tustumena Elementary, a student representative report, and the First Quarter Budget Transfer Report for information. The meeting also provides opportunities for public comment.
- Approval of October 20, 2025 special meeting and business meeting minutes
- School reports from Sterling Elementary and Tustumena Elementary
- Student Board Representative report by Shania Weathers
- First Quarter Budget Transfer Report presented for information
- Superintendent's report
The Board approved the Soldotna Montessori Charter School Renewal Application for a 10-year term. However, the main motion to approve the Aurora Borealis Charter School Amendment Application failed after several motions to amend and postpone were also defeated.
- Approved November 3, 2025 Regular Business Meeting agenda (9-0)
- Approved October 20, 2025 Special Meeting Minutes (9-0)
- Approved October 20, 2025 Business Meeting Minutes (9-0)
- Approved Consent Agenda items 12 B-I (9-0)
- Approved Soldotna Montessori Charter School Renewal Application for a 10-year term (9-0)
- Failed motion to amend Aurora Borealis Charter School Amendment to a one-year term (2-7)
- Failed motion to postpone Aurora Boresalis Charter School Amendment application (1-8)
- Failed main motion to approve Aurora Borealis Charter School Amendment Application (3-5)
🗳️ How they voted — 1 divided vote
Board of Education Special Meeting-Negotiations
The Kenai Peninsula Borough School District Board of Education held a special meeting primarily to discuss employee contract negotiations. The board voted to approve the agenda and then moved into executive session to discuss matters that would adversely affect district finances if disclosed. The executive session was later adjourned.
- Board approved the November 3, 2025 special meeting agenda.
- Board voted to enter executive session to discuss employee contract negotiations.
- Executive session adjourned by unanimous vote of those present.
- Student representative Shania Weathers listed on roll call.
- Meeting held at Betty J. Glick Assembly Chambers in Soldotna.
The Board of Education convened a special meeting and entered an executive session to discuss employee contract negotiations. No substantive decisions or votes on contract terms were recorded in the public minutes.
- Approved November 3, 2025 Special Meeting agenda (9-0)
- Entered executive session to discuss employee contract negotiations (9-0)
- Adjourned executive session (5-0)
🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
Board of Education Work Sessions
This work session includes discussion and action on two charter school applications, a presentation on college and career readiness, and review of the annual financial and audit report. The administration recommends not approving the Aurora Borealis amendment due to facility concerns and scope issues. The Nikolaevsk charter initial application is under further review.
- Aurora Borealis Charter School amendment application; administration recommends denial due to facility uncertainty and relocation of Kenai Alternative School outside charter scope
- Nikolaevsk Charter School initial application under further review
- College and Career Readiness presentation by Coordinator Annaleah Karron
- FY25 Annual Comprehensive Financial Report and Single Audit draft reviewed with auditor Bikky Shrestha
- Board discussion to consider new agenda items
Board of Education Meeting
The Kenai Peninsula Borough School District Board of Education will hold a regular meeting with procedural items, school reports, and public comment periods. The board will receive the August and September finance reports and the superintendent's report, which includes a bond project status update and a bond newsletter. A written testimony from a community member is attached.
- August and September finance reports presented to board
- Superintendent's report includes bond project status update and newsletter
- Letters of support for CLP, EIR Grant, and BJS Grant submitted
- Written testimony from Kaiti Syverson attached
The Board of Education approved a consent agenda including various teacher contracts and several board policies regarding purchasing, safety, and risk management. Three policy revisions were given a first reading and will be considered for action in November.
- Approved 2025-26 Long-Term Substitute Teacher contracts (9-0)
- Approved 2025-26 New Teacher contracts (9-0)
- Approved 2025-26 Temporary Retired Teacher contracts (9-0)
- Approved 2025-26 Tentative Non-Tenure Teacher contracts (9-0)
- Approved BP 3310 Purchasing Procedures (9-0)
- Approved BP 3450 Money in School Buildings (9-0)
- Approved BP 3512 Equipment (9-0)
- Approved BP 3515 School Safety and Security (9-0)
🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
Board of Education Special Meeting-Organization of the Board & Negotiations
This special meeting included the swearing-in of newly elected board members from Districts 1, 6, and 9, followed by the election of board officers for 2025-2026. The board then voted to enter executive session to discuss employee contract negotiations, citing potential adverse financial effects. All action items were approved unanimously.
- Oath of office for newly elected members from Districts 1, 6, and 9
- Election of board officers (President, Vice President, Clerk, Treasurer) for 2025-2026
- Approval of the October 20, 2025 special meeting agenda (motion carried 9-0)
- Executive session to discuss employee contract negotiations (motion carried 9-0)
- Meeting held at 148 N. Binkley Street, Soldotna, AK 99669
The Board elected Jason Tauriainen as President, Tim Daugharty as Vice President, Sarah Douthit as Clerk, and Penny Vadla as Treasurer. The Board then entered an executive session to discuss employee contract negotiations.
- Elected Jason Tauriainen as President
- Elected Tim Daugharty as Vice President
- Elected Sarah Douthit as Clerk (6-3 vote)
- Elected Penny Vadla as Treasurer
- Entered executive session to discuss employee contract negotiations
- Adjourned executive session
🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
Board of Education Work Sessions
The Kenai Peninsula Borough School District Board of Education will hold a series of work sessions to discuss charter school amendment, renewal, and initial applications, review fall 2025 universal screening assessments, and consider several board policy revisions. Public participation is listen-only.
- Aurora Borealis Charter School amendment application discussion
- Soldotna Montessori Charter School renewal application review
- Nikolaevsk Charter School initial application for a new charter
- Fall 2025 universal screening assessment review by Assessment Coordinator
- Board policy reviews including BP 6151 (class size), BP 5111 (admission), and BP 4158 (employee security)
Board of Education Charter School Oversight Committee Meeting
The Charter School Oversight Committee will discuss three charter school matters: an amendment application from Aurora Borealis Charter School, a renewal application from Soldotna Montessori, and an initial application from Nikolaevsk Charter School. The committee may take action or make recommendations on these items. The meeting is open to the public for listening only.
- Aurora Borealis Charter School Amendment Application
- Soldotna Montessori Renewal Application
- Nikolaevsk Charter School Initial Application
- Nomination of temporary chair due to virtual attendance of current chair
- Approval of previous meeting notes from June 2, 2025
The Charter School Oversight Committee reviewed amendment, renewal, and initial applications for three charter schools. The committee unanimously voted to forward all three applications to the full Board’s work session on October 20, 2025, for further review. The full Board’s subsequent decisions will determine whether the charter schools open, renew, or require facility adjustments, which affects local school options and district budget allocations.
- Approved agenda and June 2025 meeting notes
- Appointed Virginia Morgan temporary chair (unanimous)
- Forwarded Aurora Borealis Charter School amendment to full Board work session on Oct. 20 (unanimous)
- Forwarded Soldotna Montessori Charter School renewal to full Board work session on Oct. 20 (unanimous)
- Forwarded Nikolaevsk Charter School initial application to full Board work session on Oct. 20 (unanimous)
Board of Education Finance Committee Meeting
The Board of Education Finance Committee will meet to discuss FY26 Budget Reduction Scenarios as a new business item. The committee will also consider approval of the meeting agenda and minutes from the June 26, 2025 meeting. Public participation is listen-only via Zoom or phone.
- Discussion of FY26 Budget Reduction Scenarios
- Approval of June 26, 2025 meeting minutes
The committee discussed potential budget revisions for the FY26 budget, including reinstating stipends and various administrative positions. Discussions included a proposal to request that the Borough Assembly create a plan to transition Seldovia and Ninilchik pool operations away from the school district.
- Approved September 8, 2025 agenda
- Approved June 26, 2025 meeting notes
Board of Education Work Sessions
The Kenai Peninsula Borough School District Board of Education holds a work session with discussion items only, no votes. Key discussions include a rubric for school consolidation or closure amid budget pressures, and FY26 budget reduction scenarios. The board also reviews legislative priorities, assessment data, and policy updates.
- School consolidation discussion: continuing to develop a rubric for criteria to consider consolidation or closure
- FY26 Budget Reduction Scenarios discussion (agenda attachment with 93 KB and 117 KB documents)
- Policy review of Series 3000 Business & Instruction Support Operations (many policies listed)
- Legislative Priorities for 2026 being drafted
- MAPs Growth and AK STAR Monitoring update from Assessment Coordinator
Board of Education Policy Review Committee Meeting
The Board of Education Policy Review Committee will discuss three policies: BP 4158 Employee Security (previously tabled, with three versions), BP 6151 Class Size (new policy), and BP 5111 Admission (updated to reflect state rules). The committee also reviews an exhibit for the Alaska Performance Scholarship Appeal Form. No final decisions are expected; these are discussion items.
- BP 4158 Employee Security: three versions under consideration after being tabled twice
- BP 6151 Class Size: new policy introduced based on AASB model policy and state statute
- BP 5111 Admission: update includes age-at-admission rules and suspension/expulsion admission provisions
- Exhibit 5128 Alaska Performance Scholarship Appeal Form presented for information
The committee reviewed updates regarding employee security, class size, and admission requirements. Employee security and class size policies were moved to the next scheduled work session. The admission policy update remains in process pending clarification from AASB and legal counsel.
- Approved September 8, 2025 agenda
- Approved August 4, 2025 meeting notes
- Moved BP 4158 Employee Security to next scheduled work session
- Moved BP 6151 Class Size to next scheduled work session
- Deferred BP 5111 Admission pending administration revisions and AASB clarification
REVISED Board of Education Meeting
The Kenai Peninsula Borough School District Board of Education will meet to consider an amendment adding a FY 26 Budget Revision item, approve the regular meeting agenda and prior minutes, and receive reports from Seward Elementary and Moose Pass School. The board will also review July finance reports and hear public comments.
- Motion to add agenda item 13C: FY 26 Budget Revision
- Approval of the September 8, 2025 Regular Business meeting agenda as amended
- July Finance Reports 2025-9-8 (revenue and expenditure summaries)
- Seward Elementary School and Moose Pass School reports by Matthew Cook
- Student Board Representative report by Shania Weathers
The Board of Education approved several teacher contract categories and the appointment of the Student Representative. Additionally, the Board directed administration to implement a budget revision with costs not exceeding $1,830,000.
- Approved amended September 8, 2025 agenda
- Approved August 4, 2025 Special Meeting minutes
- Approved August 4, 2025 Regular Business Meeting minutes
- Approved 2025-26 New Teacher Contracts via consent agenda
- Approved 2025-26 Temporary Retired Teacher Contracts via consent agenda
- Approved 2025-26 Tentative Non-Tenure Teacher Contracts and Tenure via consent agenda
- Approved Shania Weathers as Student Representative via consent agenda
- Approved KPBSD School Nurses as presenters
🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
Board of Education Special Meeting-Negotiations
This is a special meeting of the Kenai Peninsula Borough School District Board of Education focused on negotiations. The board voted to enter executive session to discuss employee contract negotiations, citing matters that would adversely affect district finances if discussed publicly. The agenda includes only procedural items and the executive session, with no public hearings or votes on specific contract terms.
- Approval of the September 8, 2025 special meeting agenda
- Motion to enter executive session for employee contract negotiations
- Motion to adjourn executive session and the meeting
The Board of Education held a special meeting to discuss union contract negotiations in an executive session. No substantive business or public decisions were recorded outside of the executive session and agenda approval.
- Approved September 8, 2025 Special Meeting agenda (8-0)
- Entered executive session to discuss employee contract negotiations (8-0)
- Adjourned executive session (7-0)
- Adjourned meeting at 1:59 p.m.
Board of Education Special Meeting
The Kenai Peninsula Borough School District Board of Education held a special meeting and voted unanimously to enter executive session to discuss employee contract negotiations, citing Alaska Statute 44.62.310. The session was adjourned, and the meeting concluded with no other substantive public business.
- Board voted to go into executive session for employee contract negotiations, citing adverse effect on district finances if discussed publicly
The Board of Education convened a special meeting and entered an executive session to discuss employee contract negotiations. No substantive public decisions were made during the meeting.
- Approved August 4, 2025 Special Meeting agenda
- Approved motion to enter executive session for employee contract negotiations
REVISED Board of Education Meeting
The Kenai Peninsula Borough School District Board of Education is meeting to approve the agenda, minutes, and consent items, including new teacher contracts for 2025-26. A motion to add an FY26 Budget Revision item (13D) was carried. The board will also receive a Fourth Quarter Budget Transfer Report and hear reports from the superintendent and committees.
- Motion to add FY26 Budget Revision as agenda item 13D passed unanimously
- Fourth Quarter Budget Transfer Report presented for information (no dollar amounts specified in agenda text)
- Consent agenda includes approval of 2025-26 new teacher contracts for Kara Bakken and Emma Kohler
The Board of Education approved several teacher contracts, the 2025-2026 Board Goals, and education specifications for Soldotna schools. The Board also approved a KPSAA fees increase request. A motion to increase Middle and High School activity stipends by 50% ($521,914) failed.
- Approved 2025-26 New Teacher Contracts (9-0)
- Approved 2025-26 Tentative Non-Tenure Teacher Contracts (9-0)
- Approved 2025-26 Tentative Non-Tenure Teacher Contracts and Tenure (9-0)
- Approved 2025-26 Temporary Retired Teacher Contracts (9-0)
- Approved 2025-2026 Board Goals (9-0)
- Approved KPSAA Fees Increase Request (9-0)
- Approved Soldotna Schools Education Specifications (8-1)
- Denied amendment to fund Middle and High School activity stipends by an additional 50% ($521,914) (3-6)
🗳️ How they voted — 1 divided vote
Board of Education Work Sessions
The Board of Education will review the Soldotna Schools Feasibility Study, including a $383,436 contract for educational specifications, and discuss a rubric for potential school consolidation or closure due to budget pressures. They will also receive updates on the strategic plan, finalize board goals, and review multiple board policies.
- Soldotna Schools Feasibility Study presentation (RFP25-008, $383,436 contract with MCG Explore Design)
- School consolidation criteria rubric discussion due to budget climate
- Discussion and potential approval of Soldotna Schools Education Specification Resolution
- Review of 2025-2026 Board Goals and progress monitoring calendar
- Review of policy changes: BP 3310 (Purchasing), BP 3450 (Money in Schools), BP 3515 (Safety), and others
REVISED Board of Education Policy Review Committee Meeting
The policy review committee will continue its ongoing review of Series 3000 (Business & Instruction Support Operations) policies, with suggested edits to over 30 policies. It will also discuss BP 4158 Employee Security, a proposal to consolidate personnel policies in the 4000 series, and a recommendation to reclassify 15 board bylaws exhibits as regulations. Revisions to BB 9312 (Board Bylaws) and BB 9313 (Administrative Regulations and Exhibits) are on the table, and a new exhibit for charter school applications is introduced.
- Review of Series 3000 policies including BP 3310 Purchasing, BP 3515 School Safety, and BP 3541.3 Transportation
- Tabled BP 4158 Employee Security returned for further review with a second draft
- Proposal to consolidate 4000-series personnel policies into combined numbering format
- Recommendation to reclassify 15 board bylaws exhibits as regulations (e.g., E 9000a, E 9271)
- New Exhibit 6187e Intent to Amend Charter School Application
The committee approved the 3000 series Business & Instruction Support Operations and Board Bylaws for review by the full Board. Proposed restructuring of the 4000 series and reclassification of Board Bylaw Exhibits were accepted without objection. Policy BP 4158 Employee Security was tabled for further revisions to align with state regulations.
- Moved 3000 series Business & Instruction Support Operations to full Board review
- Tabled BP 4158 Employee Security for further revisions
- Approved proposed restructuring of 4000 series policy structure
- Approved proposed reclassification of Board Bylaw Exhibits
- Moved BB 9312 Board Bylaws to full Board review
- Moved BB 9313 Administrative Regulations and Exhibits to full Board review
Board of Education Policy Review Committee Meeting
The Kenai Peninsula Borough School District Board of Education Policy Review Committee will consider administrative recommendations on multiple policies, including significant revisions to school safety and security (BP 3515) and risk management (BP 3530). The committee will also review title changes for non-public school student transportation and bus driver roles, updates to purchasing, equipment, hazardous substances, and employee security policies, and a 3000 series update with mostly minor or no changes. Procedural items include approval of the agenda and previous meeting notes.
- BP 3515 School Safety and Security revision, merging with AR 3515 and suggested title change
- BP 3530 Risk Management revision and creation of new AR 3530 Risk Management
- BP 3310 Purchasing Procedures, BP 3450 Money in School Buildings, BP 3512 Equipment, BP 3514.1 Hazardous Substances, and BP 4158 Employee Security with administration's recommended changes
- Title changes for BP 3541.3 Non-Public School Students to 'Non-Public School Students Transportation' and BP 3542 Roles and Duties of Employees to 'Roles and Duties of Bus Drivers'
- 3000 series update: 39 policies reviewed with minor grammatical changes or no recommended changes
The committee approved the meeting agenda and the notes from May 5, 2025. Most reviewed policies were moved to the next work session, while the policy on employee security was tabled for further discussion.
- Approved July 7, 2025 agenda
- Approved May 5, 2025 meeting notes
- Moved BP 3310 Purchasing Procedures to next work session
- Moved BP 3450 Money in School Buildings to next work session
- Moved BP 3512 Equipment to next work session
- Moved BP 3514.1 Hazardous Substances to next work session
- Moved BP 3515 School Safety and Security to next work session
- Tabled BP 4158 Employee Security until next committee meeting
*REVISED Board of Education Meeting
The Kenai Peninsula Borough School District Board of Education holds a regular business meeting with procedural items including approval of the agenda, minutes from June 2 special meetings, and a May finance report as an information item. The meeting also includes public comment periods, reports from the superintendent and board committees, and a consent agenda.
- May Finance Reports 2025-7-7 presented as information item
The Board of Education approved the FY26 Preliminary Budget Revision and the Six Year Plan for 2026 to 2031. The Board also voted to transfer the Nikolaevsk School facility to the Kenai Peninsula Borough and adopted Resolution 25-26-1.
- Approved FY26 Preliminary Budget Revision (8-1)
- Approved Six Year Plan for the Years 2026 to 2031 (9-0)
- Declared Nikolaevsk School facility surplus and directed transfer to Kenai Peninsula Borough (9-0)
- Adopted KPBSD Resolution 25-26-1 (9-0)
- Approved 2025-26 New Teacher Contract(s) (9-0)
- Approved budget transfers in excess of $50,000 (9-0)
- Denied amendment to modify athletics stipends reductions (1-8)
🗳️ How they voted — 1 divided vote
Board of Education Work Sessions
The Kenai Peninsula Borough School District Board of Education will hold a work session to discuss the FY26 preliminary budget revision, including reduction scenarios. They will also review the 2024–2025 Student Climate and Mindset Survey results and receive a Health Care Committee update. No votes or decisions are scheduled; these are discussion and information items only.
- FY26 Preliminary Budget Revision and reduction scenarios
- 2024–2025 KPBSD School Climate and Mindset Survey results
- Health Care Committee update and overview
- Board discussion on potential future agenda items
Board of Education Finance Committee Meeting
The Board of Education Finance Committee will continue discussions regarding the fiscal year 2026 budget reduction scenarios. The meeting also includes a section for members to request information from administration for future meetings.
- FY26 Budget Reduction Scenarios discussion
The Finance Committee agreed to combine two bus routes in Nikiski and Sterling to transfer $200,000. Members discussed several FY26 budget reduction scenarios, including athletic stipends, Middle College funding, and the elimination of the director of elementary education position.
- Approved combining two bus routes in Nikiski and Sterling and transferring $200,000
- Decided not to proceed with the Sterling Elementary closure for next year
- Decided not to reduce library aides at this time
- Agreed to a 50% reduction for Middle College
- Removed pools from the immediate reduction list to allow communities time to find funding
Board of Education Planning Session
The Board of Education will hold a planning session to evaluate its own performance, review progress on 2024-2025 goals, and develop goals for the upcoming 2025-2026 school year. All items are discussion and information only, with no votes scheduled.
- Board self-evaluation compilation for 2024-2025
- Progress report on 2024-2025 board goals
- Development of board goals for 2025-2026
The Board of Education conducted a planning session focused on self-evaluation and the review of goals. No formal votes or substantive decisions were recorded in the minutes.
Board of Education Special Meeting-Superintendent Evaluation
The Kenai Peninsula Borough School District Board of Education is holding a special meeting primarily to go into executive session to discuss the superintendent's evaluation. The board will also handle procedural items such as call to order and agenda approval. No public discussion or decisions on the evaluation are scheduled in open session.
- Executive session to discuss superintendent evaluation under Alaska Statute 44.62.310(c) for matters that tend to prejudice reputation
- Meeting is open to the public, but the evaluation discussion is closed
The Board of Education convened for a special meeting to conduct a Superintendent evaluation. The board entered and subsequently adjourned an executive session to discuss the evaluation. No public votes on the evaluation outcome were recorded in the minutes.
- Approved June 2, 2025 Special Meeting agenda (9-0)
- Approved motion to enter executive session for Superintendent evaluation (9-0)
- Approved motion to adjourn executive session (9-0)
🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
Board of Education Special Meeting-Negotiations
The Kenai Peninsula Borough School District Board of Education held a special meeting to enter executive session for employee contract negotiations. The board voted unanimously to discuss matters that could adversely affect district finances if disclosed publicly. No public action was taken beyond the procedural approval of the agenda and the executive session motions.
- Unanimous vote to enter executive session for employee contract negotiations
- Executive session authorized under Alaska Statute 44.62.310 for financial impacts
- Meeting included roll call, pledge, and mission statement before closed session
The Board of Education met for a special session to discuss employee contract negotiations in executive session. No public votes or substantive policy decisions were recorded outside of the procedural motions to enter and exit the executive session.
- Approved the June 2, 2025 Special Meeting-Negotiations agenda (9-0)
- Entered executive session to discuss employee contract negotiations (9-0)
- Adjourned executive session (8-0)
🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
Board of Education Charter School Oversight Committee Meeting
The Charter School Oversight Committee will conduct annual reviews of four charter schools: Aurora Borealis, Fireweed, Kaleidoscope, and Soldotna Montessori. The meeting also includes approval of previous meeting notes and agenda. No new actions or financial decisions are on the agenda.
- Annual review of Aurora Borealis Charter School
- Annual review of Fireweed Charter School
- Annual review of Kaleidoscope Charter School
- Annual review of Soldotna Montessori Charter School
The Charter School Oversight Committee performed annual reviews for Aurora Borealis, Fireweed, Kaleidoscope, and Soldotna Montessori charter schools. Principals presented data on budgets, enrollment, staffing, and curriculum. No formal votes or policy changes were recorded beyond the approval of the agenda and previous meeting notes.
- Approved June 2, 2025 meeting agenda
- Approved October 21, 2024 meeting notes
- Conducted annual review of Aurora Borealis Charter School
- Conducted annual review of Fireweed Charter School
- Conducted annual review of Kaleidoscope Charter School
- Conducted annual review of Soldotna Montessori Charter School
Board of Education Meeting
The Board of Education is meeting to approve previous minutes and review district financial reports. The session includes reports on current lease agreements for several schools and opportunities for student and public comment.
- April Finance Reports 2025-6-2
- Kachemak Selo School lease: $2,790 per month
- Razdolna School leases: $5,443.47 per month and $680 per month
- Ritchie Community Property Trust lease for Fireweed Academy: $4,484.97 per month
- Vosnesenka School lease: $11,454.02 per month
The Board of Education approved budget revisions for general funds and student transportation, along with new teacher contracts and a substitute pay schedule for 2025-26. The board also approved materials for sex education and the human reproduction curriculum. Several public comments were heard regarding education funding and the potential closure of Sterling Elementary.
- Approved FY25 Budget Revisions for General Funds and Student Transportation (7-0)
- Approved 2025-26 New Teacher Contract(s) (7-0)
- Approved Safe Children's Act, Sex Education, and Human Reproduction materials (7-0)
- Approved Kenai Peninsula School Athletic Association (KPSAA) Handbook SY 2025-2026 (7-0)
- Approved pay schedule for substitutes and temporary employees for 2025-26 (7-0)
- Approved budget transfers in excess of $50,000 (7-0)
- Approved BP 5121 Assessment (Evaluation of Student Achievement) (7-0)
- Approved 2024-25 Long-Term Substitute Teacher Contract(s) (7-0)
Board of Education Work Sessions
The Kenai Peninsula Borough School District Board of Education holds work sessions to review health education materials required by the Alaska Safe Children's Act and to continue discussing FY26 budget reduction scenarios. A board discussion session is also scheduled for members to propose new agenda items. Public attendance is listen-only via Zoom or phone.
- Review of health materials for Dating Violence (7-12), Sexual Abuse Awareness (K-12), and Sex Education (5-12)
- Discussion of FY26 Budget Reduction Scenarios
- Board Discussion for proposing new agenda items
Canceled-Board of Education Finance Committee Meeting
The Board of Education Finance Committee meeting scheduled for May 23, 2025, was canceled. The agenda contained only procedural items and a placeholder for FY26 budget reduction scenarios.
Board of Education Policy Review Committee Meeting
The Board of Education Policy Review Committee is meeting to review and approve a revised administrative regulation on health examinations (AR 4112.4). The item will be presented on the consent agenda for first reading and action. The meeting also includes procedural items such as approval of agenda and previous meeting notes.
- AR 4112.4 Health Examinations — revised administrative regulation presented for committee review and consent agenda action
The committee approved the May 5, 2025 agenda and the notes from the April 7, 2025 meeting. Members discussed proposed revisions to AR 4112.4 Health Examinations, but no formal action was taken on the policy.
- Approved May 5, 2025 meeting agenda
- Approved April 7, 2025 meeting notes
Board of Education Work Sessions
The Board of Education will hold work sessions on the district's six-year capital plan, required for state funding applications, and review proposed changes to KPSAA handbooks. They will also continue discussion of the FY26 preliminary budget. The public may listen only.
- Six-Year Plan FY2027-2032: Board must set capital project priorities for state aid
- KPSAA Handbook review: proposed changes to participation fees, including $1,400 annual cap for non-KPBSD participants in high school
- FY26 Preliminary Budget continued review
- Middle and high school handbook changes including bylaws, fee contracts, and staffing guidelines
- Board discussion for new agenda items
Board of Education Special Meeting
The Kenai Peninsula Borough School District Board of Education held a special meeting primarily to enter executive session to discuss employee contracts and negotiations, citing potential adverse financial effects if discussed publicly. The board voted unanimously to go into executive session and later adjourned it. No other substantive business was conducted.
- Unanimous vote to enter executive session under Alaska Statute 44.62.310(c) to discuss employee contracts and negotiations
The Board of Education approved the meeting agenda and entered an executive session to discuss employee contracts and negotiations. No other substantive decisions were recorded.
- Approved May 5, 2025 Special Meeting agenda
- Approved motion to enter executive session for employee contracts and negotiations
🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
REVISED Board of Education Meeting
The board will meet to approve previous meeting minutes, recognize new student representatives, hear a report from Ninilchik School, and receive the March finance reports and third quarter budget transfers as information. No major action items are on the agenda other than procedural approvals.
- Recognition of Feodora Afonin and Inafa Reutov as student representatives
- Ninilchik School presentation by Ms. Sheri Maynard
- March finance reports presented for information
- Third quarter budget transfers presented for information
The Board of Education approved a series of personnel contracts, including new, non-tenure, and long-term substitute teachers, as well as tentative administrator contracts. The Board also approved updated charter school guidelines and policies. Several members of the public testified in support of Sterling Elementary in response to budget reduction proposals.
- Approved 2024-25 Long-Term Substitute Teacher Contract(s) (9-0)
- Approved 2025-26 New Teacher Contract(s) (9-0)
- Approved 2025-26 Tentative Administrator Contract(s) (9-0)
- Approved 2025-26 Tentative Non-Tenure Teacher Contract(s) (9-0)
- Approved AR 4112.4 Health Examinations (9-0)
- Approved AR 6187 Charter School Guidelines (9-0)
- Approved BP 6187 Charter School Policy (9-0)
- Approved budget transfers in excess of $50,000 (9-0)
🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
REVISED Board of Education Special Meeting
The board approved the FY26 Preliminary Budget totaling $146,355,993, based on a $5,960 Base Student Allocation and a $680 BSA increase. An amendment to close Sterling Elementary and cut transportation funding failed. The board also approved tentative non-tenure teacher contracts and tenure assignments for the 2025-26 school year.
- Approved FY26 Preliminary Budget with $146,355,993 in total General Fund revenue and expenditures
- Rejected amendment to close Sterling Elementary and reduce transportation transfer by $550,000
- Approved 50+ tentative non-tenure teacher contracts across district schools
- Approved 29 non-tenure teacher contracts with tenure for 2025-26
- Discussed budget reduction scenarios and the Morgan/Douthit Amendment
The Board approved the FY26 Preliminary Budget and adopted the Morgan/Douthit Amendment 1 and Attachment A. A proposal to prevent the closure of Sterling Elementary by reducing transportation and contingency funds was denied. The Board also approved tentative non-tenure teacher contracts and tenure for 2025-26.
- Approved FY26 Preliminary Budget based on 680 BSA Increase Scenario (8-1)
- Approved Morgan/Douthit Amendment 1 and Attachment A (9-0)
- Denied amendment to remove Sterling Elementary closure via transportation and contingency reductions (2-7)
- Approved 2025-26 Tentative Non-Tenure Teacher Contract(s) (9-0)
- Approved 2025-26 Tentative Non-Tenure Teacher Contract(s) and Tenure (9-0)
🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
Board of Education Finance Committee Meeting
The Board of Education Finance Committee will discuss proposed FY26 Budget Reduction Scenarios from an April 7 work session. The meeting also includes procedural items such as call to order, roll call, approval of the agenda, and approval of minutes from April 7, 2025.
- Discussion of FY26 Budget Reduction Scenarios
- Approval of April 7, 2025 meeting minutes
- Approval of the April 22, 2025 agenda
The committee reached a consensus to move forward with a preliminary budget recommendation based on a 680 BSA increase scenario. This proposal will be presented to the Board for action and approval, with potential adjustments once Borough and State funding are finalized.
- Agreed to move forward with a 680 BSA increase budget reduction scenario
- Agreed to reduce athletic stipends by 50% rather than eliminate them
- Agreed to keep pool managers on the reduction list
- Agreed to not eliminate library aides
- Removed middle school reading certified salaries/benefits elimination from reductions
Board of Education Meeting
The Board of Education will hear reports from Fireweed Charter School and Marathon School, receive the February finance report, and consider approval of the meeting agenda and prior minutes. Most agenda items are procedural or informational.
- Fireweed Charter School report by Mr. Kyle Darbonne
- Marathon School report by Ms. Melissa Linton
- February finance reports presented for information
- Superintendent's report by Mr. Holland
The Board of Education approved the 2025-2026 District Organizational Chart and various teacher and administrator contracts. Members also approved the 2025-2026 Board meeting dates and the agenda for the April 7 meeting.
- Approved 2025-2026 District Organizational Chart
- Approved 2025-2026 Board Meeting Dates
- Approved 2024-25 Temporary Retired Teacher Contract(s)
- Approved 2025-26 New Teacher Contract(s)
- Approved 2025-26 Tentative Administrator Contract(s)
- Approved 2025-26 Tentative Non-Tenure Teacher Contract(s)
- Approved 2025-26 Tentative Tenure Teacher Contract(s)
- Approved April 7, 2025 Regular Business Meeting agenda
🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
Board of Education Work Sessions
The Kenai Peninsula Borough School District Board of Education will hold a work session to discuss the FY26 preliminary budget, including updated reduction scenarios, a health curriculum revision aligned with state requirements and YRBS data, proposed 2025-2026 board meeting dates, the district organizational chart, and a policy on student assessment. No formal votes will be taken; this is a discussion-only meeting.
- FY26 Preliminary Budget and updated budget reduction scenarios
- Health Curriculum Revision based on needs assessment and 2023 High School Youth Risk Behavior Survey data
- Board Policy BP 5121 Assessment (Evaluation of Student Achievement) review
- 2025-2026 Board Meeting Dates adjusted for Labor Day, local elections, and winter break
- 2025-2026 District Organizational Chart for discussion
Board of Education Policy Review Committee Meeting
The policy review committee will discuss proposed revisions to the KPBSD Fee Schedule (Exhibit 1330(g)) and updated early entrance forms (Exhibits 5111(a)-(c)). They will also consider first readings of Administrative Regulation 1330 (Use of School Facilities and Properties) and AR 6183 (Alternative High School Programs), which will be placed on the consent agenda for action. Additionally, an update on the review of the 5000 series policies will be provided, including no recommended changes for several attendance-related policies.
- Exhibit 1330(g) KPBSD Fee Schedule — new exhibit for information
- Exhibit 5111(a) Early Entrance Checklist — revised title
- Exhibit 5111(b) Early Entrance Parent Questionnaire — revised title
- Exhibit 5111(c) Early Entrance Parent Referral and Consent to Evaluate — revised title
- Administration update on 5000 series policy review — no changes recommended for BP 5111, BP 5112.1, BP 5112.2, AR 5112.2, BP 5112.6, and BP 5116
The committee approved the April 7, 2025 agenda and the March 3, 2025 meeting notes. Members discussed several administrative exhibits and regulations, including fee schedules and early entrance checklists, for further action by the Board.
- Approved April 7, 2025 meeting agenda
- Approved March 3, 2025 meeting notes
Board of Education Finance Committee Meeting
The Kenai Peninsula Borough School District Board of Education Finance Committee will continue its discussion on FY26 budget reduction scenarios. These scenarios outline potential financial adjustments that could affect district operations and services. The committee will also review information requests to administration and approve procedural items, including the March 25 meeting minutes. No final budget decisions are scheduled for this session.
- Discussion of FY26 budget reduction scenarios
- Review of information requests to district administration
- Approval of March 25, 2025 meeting minutes
- Roll call and agenda approval
- Meeting video posting instructions
The committee discussed various budget reduction scenarios, including potential school closures and staff cuts. No final budget was approved, but the committee updated a list of scenarios to be reviewed by the full Board. A special meeting to vote on the preliminary budget is proposed for April 23.
- Approved April 7, 2025 agenda
- Approved March 25, 2025 meeting notes
- Decided to remove Sterling Elementary school closure from budget scenarios
- Decided to move updated budget reduction scenarios to the full Board work session
Board of Education Special Meeting
The Kenai Peninsula Borough School District Board of Education held a special meeting on April 7, 2025, primarily to go into executive session to discuss employee contract negotiations. The board voted unanimously (8-0, with one absent) to enter and later adjourn the closed session. No public action was taken on the negotiations.
- Executive session held to discuss employee contract negotiations under Alaska Statute 44.62.310(c).
- Four documents added as laydowns to executive content on April 4, 2025.
- Board approved the agenda and adjourned after the executive session.
The Board of Education met for a special session to discuss employee contract negotiations in executive session. No other substantive decisions were recorded.
- Approved the April 7, 2025 Special Meeting agenda
- Entered executive session to discuss employee contract negotiations
- Adjourned executive session
REVISED Board of Education Finance Committee Meeting
The Finance Committee reviews preliminary FY26 budget by function and chart. Administration presents potential impacts of reductions on school sites and district operations. The committee also discusses revised budget scenarios and staffing variables.
- Preliminary FY26 General Fund Budget by Functions and Chart
- Potential Impacts of Reductions on Schools presentation
- Revised FY26 Preliminary Budget Scenarios including a laydown added 03-25-2025
- Staffing discussions combined with reductions impacts
- Approval of March 3, 2025 finance committee minutes
The committee discussed draft budget scenarios for FY26 to resolve a district deficit. Members reviewed proposed reductions to the Quest program, distance education, transportation routes, and student support liaisons. No final votes on budget scenarios were recorded.
- Approved March 25, 2025 revised agenda
- Approved March 3, 2025 meeting notes
Board of Education Work Sessions
The Board of Education holds work sessions to discuss the FY26 budget reduction scenarios, review board policies on charter schools, and receive information on potential school consolidation/closure for the 2025-2026 school year. The finance update includes Balancing Act analytics and redacted budget scenarios with Finance Committee input. Board members may also bring up new agenda items during the Board Discussion session.
- FY26 Budget Reduction Scenarios with Finance Committee input
- Review of Exhibit 9130b Charter School Oversight Committee
- Review of BP 6187 Charter Schools Policy and AR 6187 Charter School Guidelines with revisions
- School consolidation/closure considerations for 2025-2026
- Board Discussion session for raising new agenda items
Board of Education Finance Committee Meeting
The Board of Education Finance Committee will discuss FY26 budget scenarios using Balancing Act analytics, including a redacted version of the analysis. Other agenda items are procedural: call to order, roll call, approval of agenda and February minutes, and requests for information.
- Discussion of FY26 budget reduction scenarios and redacted Balancing Act analytics (attached PDFs)
The committee discussed and proposed various budget reductions across three different Base Student Allocation (BSA) increase scenarios (1000, 680, and 340). Proposed cuts include pool operations, curriculum, and non-grant funded elementary counselors. The committee decided to exclude PTR reductions from the 680 scenario.
- Approved March 3, 2025 meeting agenda
- Approved February 3, 2025 meeting notes
- Proposed reductions for pool operations, curriculum, and library aides
- Agreed to move safety funds to the reduction list
- Added non-grant funded elementary counselors to the reductions list
- Moved Quest reductions to the 1000 BSA increase scenario
- Decided to exclude PTR reductions from the 680 BSA increase scenario
- Applied all proposed reductions from the attachment to the 340 BSA increase scenario
Board of Education Information Committee Meeting
The Board of Education Information Committee holds a mostly procedural meeting, including call to order, roll call, approval of agenda, and approval of previous meeting notes. The sole substantive item is a discussion of the AASB Legislative Fly-In, with attendees reporting on their experience.
- Discussion of the AASB Legislative Fly-In and attendee reports
The committee approved the March 3, 2025 agenda and the February 3, 2025 meeting notes. Members discussed their experiences at the AASB Legislative Fly-In in Juneau. No formal actions were taken regarding legislative funding.
- Approved March 3, 2025 meeting agenda
- Approved February 3, 2025 meeting notes
REVISED Board of Education Meeting
The Kenai Peninsula Borough School District Board of Education will hold a regular business meeting, primarily hearing reports from Homer Flex and West Homer Elementary schools, receiving the January finance report, and approving the meeting agenda and prior minutes. No major policy decisions or public hearings on substantive items are scheduled.
- Approval of March 3, 2025 regular business meeting agenda
- Approval of February 3, 2025 special meeting and regular business meeting minutes
- Homer Flex school report from Mr. Christopher Brown
- West Homer Elementary school report from Mr. Eric Waltenbaugh
- January finance reports summary for the Board
The Board of Education approved the March 3, 2025, meeting agenda and the minutes from the February 3, 2025, regular and special meetings. The session primarily consisted of school reports, public testimony regarding school closures and budget cuts, and administrative updates.
- Approved March 3, 2025 Regular Business meeting agenda (Carried)
- Approved February 3, 2025 Special Meeting minutes
- Approved February 3, 2025 Regular Business meeting minutes
🗳️ 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 meets on March 3, 2025, to discuss and consider revisions to Board Policy 5121 on student assessment. The committee also reviews three exhibits regarding student representatives on the board and its subcommittees. The meeting is open to the public in person and via Zoom/phone.
- Revision of BP 5121 Assessment (Evaluation of Student Achievement)
- Exhibit 9110(a) Student Representative on KPBSD Board of Education (revised)
- Exhibit 9110(b) Student Representative on Information Committee (new)
- Exhibit 9110(c) Student Representative on Small Schools Committee (new)
- Approval of previous meeting notes from Feb 3, 2025
The committee approved the meeting agenda and the February 3, 2025, meeting notes. Three exhibits regarding student representatives on the Board and committees were presented for inclusion in the April general information packet. Policy BP 5121 regarding student achievement assessment was moved to the next scheduled policy work session.
- Approved March 3, 2025 agenda
- Approved February 3, 2025 meeting notes
- Moved BP 5121 Assessment (Evaluation of Student Achievement) to next policy work session
Board of Education Special Meeting
The Kenai Peninsula Borough School District Board of Education held a special meeting on March 3, 2025, primarily to enter executive session for discussing employee contract negotiations. The board unanimously voted to go into closed session under Alaska Statute to avoid adverse financial effects. No other substantive public actions were taken.
- Board voted unanimously to enter executive session for employee contract negotiations
- Meeting held at Homer High School Theater, Homer, AK
The Board of Education met for a special session to discuss employee contract negotiations in executive session. No other substantive actions were taken during the meeting.
- Approved the March 3, 2025 Special Meeting agenda
- Entered executive session to discuss employee contract negotiations
- Adjourned executive session
🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
Board of Education Quarterly Work Session
The Kenai Peninsula Borough School District Board of Education will discuss school consolidation/closure, reviewing the FY26 preliminary budget with a $16.9 million deficit. They will also hear a presentation from the UAA Center for Education Policy Research on Alaska K12 education spending and receive an update on the four-day school week survey. This is a work session for discussion and information only.
- Discussion on school consolidation/closure with FY26 preliminary budget deficit of $16,935,754
- Presentation by UAA Center for Education Policy Research on Alaska K12 education spending
- Update on Four-Day School Week Survey results
Board of Education Finance Committee Meeting
The Board of Education Finance Committee will continue reviewing the FY26 Preliminary Budget, which projects a $16,935,754 deficit. Revenue from all sources totals $134,965,394 against $151,901,148 in expenditures and transfers. State funding decreased $16,488,600 from FY25 levels. The budget uses the same Base Student Allocation of $5,960 and staffing formulas as FY25.
- FY26 Preliminary Budget deficit of $16,935,754
- State revenue projection of $71,426,314, down $16.5 million from FY25
- KPB support budgeted at maximum allowable $62,359,080
- Salaries and benefits comprise approximately 80% of total expenditures
- Transfers include $550,000 for Student Transportation and $145,000 for Extra Curricular travel
The committee discussed the FY26 preliminary budget and a $17 million deficit. They decided to include revenue increase variables of 680, 750, and 1000 in the 'balancing act' public input tool to allow users to adjust revenue alongside expenditures.
- Approved revenue variables of 680, 750, and 1000 for the balancing act tool
Board of Education Work Sessions
The Kenai Peninsula Borough School District Board of Education holds a work session to discuss eight proposed policy revisions. Items include updates on legal status requirements, employment of retired teachers, code of ethics, student teachers, promotion/acceleration/retention, alcohol and other drugs, and a new policy for Alaska Reads Act intervention programs. The board also holds a general discussion session for new agenda items.
- BP 4111.2 Legal Status Requirement – revisions per AASB model policy
- BP 4112.10 Employment of Retired Teachers – revisions per state statute
- BP 5123 Promotion/Acceleration/Retention – updates to align with Alaska Reads Act
- BP 6147 Alaska Reads Act Intervention Programs – proposed new policy
- BP 5131.6 Alcohol and Other Drugs – revisions per state statute
Board of Education Meeting
This is a largely procedural regular meeting. The board approved consent agenda items including four new teacher contracts and one temporary retired teacher contract for the 2024-25 school year. Other agenda items include school reports, student representative report, and public comment periods.
- Approved 2024-25 new teacher contracts for Theodore Carter (Nanwalek School), Richard Johnson (Kenai Middle), Sophia Klaich (Kenai Central High), and Naomi Parrish (Redoubt Elementary)
- Approved 2024-25 temporary retired teacher contract for Sandra Manning (Port Graham School)
- Approved January 13, 2025 special and regular meeting minutes
- Nikiski Middle/High School report presented by Mr. Michael Crain
- Student Board Representative report by Miss Emerson Kapp
The Board of Education approved the meeting agenda and minutes from January 13, 2025. The board also approved new teacher and temporary retired teacher contracts for 2024-25. Much of the meeting consisted of reports and public testimony regarding budget deficits and potential school closures.
- Approved February 3, 2025 meeting agenda
- Approved January 13, 2025 Special Meeting minutes
- Approved January 13, 2025 Regular Business Meeting minutes
- Approved 2024-25 New Teacher Contract(s)
- Approved 2024-25 Temporary Retired Teacher Contract(s)
Board of Education Policy Review Committee Meeting
The Kenai Peninsula Borough School District's Board of Education Policy Review Committee will discuss revisions to BP 6187 Charter Schools Policy and AR 6187 Charter School Guidelines, along with revisions to Exhibit 9130b on the Charter School Oversight Committee. The committee will also review Exhibit 4119.21 Code of Ethics and Teaching Standards as an information item. Procedural items include approval of the agenda and notes from the previous meeting. No votes are scheduled; all items are for discussion and review.
- Discussion of revisions to BP 6187 Charter Schools Policy and AR 6187 Charter School Guidelines
- Further discussion of revisions to Exhibit 9130b Charter School Oversight Committee
- Information item: Exhibit 4119.21 Code of Ethics and Teaching Standards (not subject to approval)
- Approval of January 13, 2025 policy review committee meeting notes
The committee approved the meeting agenda and previous notes. Several items, including charter school policies and a committee charge, were moved to a future work session for full Board review and input.
- Approved February 3, 2025 agenda
- Approved January 13, 2025 meeting notes
- Moved Exhibit 9130b Charter School Oversight Committee to full Board review
- Moved revisions to BP 6187 Charter Schools Policy and AR 6187 Charter School Guidelines to full Board review
Board of Education Special Meeting
The Kenai Peninsula Borough School District Board of Education met for a special session. The board entered an executive session to discuss employee contract negotiations.
- Executive session to discuss employee contract negotiations
The Board of Education convened for a special meeting and entered an executive session to discuss employee contract negotiations. No substantive public decisions were made during the meeting.
- Approved the February 3, 2025 Special Meeting agenda
- Entered executive session to discuss employee contract negotiations
Board of Education Information Committee Meeting
The Kenai Peninsula Borough School District Board of Education Information Committee will discuss legislative documents and priorities in preparation for the upcoming AASB Legislative Fly-In in Juneau. The meeting also includes a student representative update and approval of previous meeting notes. No formal decisions are expected; the agenda is primarily procedural and informational.
- Discussion of 2025 KPBSD Legislative Priorities and draft legislative leave-behind documents
- Student representative update from Miss Feodora Afonin
- Approval of October 7, 2024 meeting notes
- Review of AASB Fly-In agenda and testifying tips
The committee reviewed legislative documents and discussed priorities for the AASB Juneau Fly-In. Members identified House Bill 69, which includes an increase to the BSA, as a focus for support.
- Approved February 3, 2025 meeting agenda
- Approved October 7, 2024 meeting notes
Board of Education Policy Review Committee Meeting
The Kenai Peninsula Borough School District Board of Education Policy Review Committee is reviewing and discussing multiple policy proposals and administrative regulations. Items include new and revised policies related to the Alaska Reads Act, charter school guidelines, and various administrative regulations. Some policies are slated for a first reading on the consent agenda at the board meeting, while others are presented for awareness only.
- Review of new BP 6147 Alaska Reads Act Intervention Programs
- Revision of BP 5123 Promotion/Acceleration/Retention to align with Alaska Reads Act
- Discussion of BP 6187 Charter Schools Policy and AR 6187 Charter School Guidelines
- Presentation of AR 1240 on Organizations Supporting Student Activities and water safety
- New exhibits for facility use agreements, including overnight use and liability release
The committee reviewed several exhibits and administrative regulations, moving two items to the consent agenda for first reading and action. Multiple board policies were deferred to the next scheduled policy review work session for further consideration.
- Approved January 13, 2025 meeting agenda
- Approved November 4, 2024 meeting notes
- Moved AR 1240 (Student Activities/Water Safety) to consent agenda for first reading and action
- Moved AR 1312 (Public Complaints Concerning Schools) to consent agenda for first reading and action
- Tabled BP 5123 (Promotion/Acceleration/Retention) to next work session with revisions
- Tabled BP 6147, BP 4111.2, BP 4112.10, BP 4112.61, BP 4119.21, BP 4122, and BP 5131.6 to next work session
- Moved AR 6187 (Charter School Guidelines) to next policy committee meeting with recommended revisions
Board of Education Finance Committee Meeting
The Board of Education Finance Committee will review the FY26 Preliminary Budget, which projects a $16,935,754 deficit. Revenue is estimated at $134,965,394 against expenditures of $151,901,148. The budget uses the same staffing formulas as FY25 and a Base Student Allocation of $5,960. The committee will also approve minutes from March 2024 and take information requests.
- FY26 Preliminary Budget deficit of $16,935,754
- Revenue estimate uses $5,960 Base Student Allocation and enrollment of 8,125 students
- State revenue decreased $16,488,600 from FY25
- KPB maximum allowable support of $62,359,080 included
- $550,000 transfer to Student Transportation and $145,000 for Extra Curricular travel
The committee reviewed the FY26 Preliminary Budget and the 'balancing act' software used for budget development. Members discussed potential expenditure cuts, revenue variables, and the possibility of school closures to address the district deficit.
- Approved January 13, 2025 meeting agenda
- Approved March 25, 2024 meeting notes
Board of Education Work Sessions
The board will review the FY26 preliminary budget, which shows a projected deficit of $16,935,754 due to decreased state funding and increased costs. They will also hear the annual assessment report and hold a general board discussion. No votes are scheduled; these are work sessions for information and discussion only.
- FY26 preliminary budget deficit of $16,935,754
- State of Alaska revenue decreased $16,488,600 from FY25
- State funding assumes $5,960 Base Student Allocation and 8,125 enrollment
- KPB support budgeted at maximum allowable $62,359,080
- Annual Assessment Report presented by Ms. Cindy McKibben and Ms. Jessica Scogin
Board of Education Meeting
The Board of Education will meet on January 13, 2025, to consider approval of the agenda and previous meeting minutes, hear reports from Kaleidoscope Charter School and Seward Middle School, and review monthly finance reports for November and December along with the second-quarter budget transfer report. The meeting includes public comment periods and a student representative report.
- Golden Apple Award presented to Ms. Kimb Remsen
- Kaleidoscope Charter School report by Ms. Dawn Grimm
- Seward Middle School report by Mr. Scott Lefebvre
- November and December finance reports (information item)
- Second Quarter Budget Transfer Report (information item)
The Board of Education approved several categories of teacher contracts for the 2024-25 and 2025-26 school years. The board also approved revisions to administrative regulations regarding student activity organizations and public complaints.
- 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 2025-26 Tentative Non-Tenure Teacher Contract(s) (9-0)
- Approved 2025-26 Tentative Non-Tenure Teacher Contract(s) and Tenure (9-0)
- Approved 2025-26 Tentative Tenure Teacher Contract(s) (9-0)
- Approved Revised AR 1240 regarding Organizations Supporting Student Activities (9-0)
- Approved Revised AR 1312 Public Complaints Concerning Schools (9-0)
🗳️ 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 primarily to enter executive session to discuss employee contract negotiations, citing adverse effect on district finances if discussed publicly. The meeting included procedural opening items, approval of the agenda, and adjournment after the closed session.
- Executive session held to discuss employee contract negotiations under Alaska Statute 44.62.310(c)
- Agenda approved 8-0 with one board member not present
- Motion to enter executive session carried 8-0
The Board of Education met for a special session to discuss employee contract negotiations in executive session. No other substantive decisions were recorded.
- Approved January 13, 2025 Special Meeting agenda
- Entered executive session to discuss employee contract negotiations
- Adjourned executive session