Lower Kuskokwim School District public meetings in 2020

Work Session

This is a joint work session of the Lower Kuskokwim School District Board of Education and the Ayaprun Elitnaurvik Academic Policy Committee. The sole substantive item is a discussion of rebuild plans for Ayaprun Elitnaurvik/KLA/DW Services. No formal action is scheduled; the meeting is primarily for discussion.

• Discussion of Ayaprun Elitnaurvik/KLA/DW Services Rebuild Plans

Special ASB Meeting - Budget Revision

The Toksook Bay Advisory School Board will hold a special meeting to consider a budget revision that increases the maintenance budget. The board may also enter executive session to discuss administrator evaluation, student discipline, staff hiring, or board member discipline.

• Action item: Budget revision for increase in maintenance budget
• Possible executive session on site administrator evaluation (BP 8244)
• Possible executive session on student disciplinary action (BP 8235, BP 5113)
• Possible executive session on classified staff hire recommendation (BP 8242)

The board held a special meeting to address a budget revision. The board approved an increase to the maintenance budget.

• Approved budget revision for increase in Maintenance budget (5-0)

Special ASB Meeting

This is a special meeting of the Kuinerrarmiut Elitnaurviat Advisory School Board (Lower Kuskokwim School District, AK) with solely procedural items: call to order, roll call, approval of agenda, new business (a calendar discussion), setting next meeting date, and adjournment. No substantive decisions or public hearings are listed.

• New business item: Calendar discussion

The board approved the school calendar designated as Option 2. No other substantive business was conducted during the meeting.

• Approved school calendar Option 2 (unanimous)

Regular Board Meeting

The Lower Kuskokwim School District Board of Education will vote on a $907,929 Gear Up grant sub-award and an Ayaprun Elitnaurvik enrollment waiver during the COVID-19 pandemic. Other action items include an employment waiver for a teacher whose spouse was elected to ASB. The board will also hear multiple school and departmental reports and approve consent agenda items including personnel actions and grant permissions.

• MOA with Alaska Council of School Administrators for Gear Up grant sub-award up to $907,929
• Ayaprun Elitnaurvik student enrollment waiver for the COVID-19 pandemic period
• Employment waiver for Alice Tulik, associate teacher at Nelson Island School, due to spouse’s ASB election
• Consent agenda including personnel actions and permission to receive grants/funds
• Reports from Toksook Bay, Tuntutuliak, and Kuskokwim Learning Academy schools

The Board approved a grant sub-award for the Gear Up program and a student enrollment waiver for Ayaprun Elitnaurvik due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Other actions included approving personnel actions and a board policy revision regarding homework and makeup work.

• Approved MOA with Alaska Council of School Administrators for Gear Up grant not to exceed $907,929 (8-0)
• Approved Ayaprun Elitnaurvik student enrollment waiver for the COVID-19 pandemic (7-1)
• Approved continued employment of Alice Tulik, Associate teacher at Nelson Island School (8-0)
• Approved final reading of BP 6154 Homework/Makeup Work (7-1)
• Approved Personnel Actions consent agenda (8-0)
• Approved Permission to Receive Grants and Funds consent agenda (8-0)
• Approved November 19, 2020 meeting minutes (8-0)
• Approved the meeting agenda (8-0)

Regular ASB Meeting

The Nightmute Advisory School Board will meet to consider an ASB Action Plan focused on improving student reading scores and attendance, including hiring an afterschool tutor and using STAR Reading program with CSI grant funds. The board may move into executive session for discussions on site administrator evaluation, student discipline, and personnel matters. Other agenda items include adoption of minutes, a Title I Schoolwide Plan assurance, and board member comments.

• ASB Action Plan to improve reading scores and attendance using CSI grant funds for afterschool tutor, backpacks, and STAR Reading program
• Possible executive session for site administrator evaluation, student discipline, and board member discipline or removal
• Title I Schoolwide Plan Assurances for Alaska STEPP 2020-2021
• Swearing in of new board members
• Adoption of November 18, 2020 meeting minutes

The ASB swore in new members Jimmy George and Bertha Kashatok. The board approved the previous meeting minutes and the current agenda. Members discussed student outreach during a community-wide lockdown.

• Sworn in new members Jimmy George and Bertha Kashatok
• Approved previous meeting minutes
• Approved meeting agenda

Regular ASB Meeting

The Kuinerrarmiut Elitnaurviat Advisory School Board will hold a regular session on December 8, 2020. The agenda includes standard procedural items such as approval of minutes, reports, and executive session topics. New business items include discussion of the STEPP plan, a calendar revision, and a review of past ASB policies and procedures.

• Discussion of STEPP plan
• Calendar revision discussion
• Review of past ASB policies and procedures (action item)
• ASB Education BP 8252
• COVID report under old business

The board approved the STEPP plan for review and moved to post an opening for a new ASB position. A motion to approve a revised calendar failed due to a lack of a second. The board entered an executive session to evaluate the site administrator.

• Approved the agenda (carried)
• Approved previous meeting minutes (carried)
• Approved motion to post new ASB opening (carried)
• Approved STEPP plan to review as planned (carried)
• Revised Calendar C motion died (no second)
• Entered executive session for site administrator evaluation

Chefornak Regular ASB Meeting

The Chefornak ASB held its regular meeting on Dec. 8, 2020. The board reviewed the distribution of new intranet equipment and plans for remote learning via Zoom after the Christmas break, with a target return to in‑person classes on Jan. 25. Members also discussed concerns about city water freezing and announced a virtual bingo event. An action plan to contact students and parents who are not submitting work was considered.

• Distribution of intranet equipment to families
• Zoom remote learning setup for high school classes
• Plan to resume in‑person classes on Jan. 25
• Discussion of city water freezing concerns
• Virtual bingo event with small prizes

Regular ASB Meeting

The Toksook Bay Advisory School Board will hold a regular meeting on December 8, 2020, primarily to consider moving into an executive session for personnel and student disciplinary matters, and to discuss a school renovation project. The agenda is largely procedural, with no concrete decisions or dollar amounts listed.

• Possible executive session to evaluate site administrator, discuss student discipline, interview classified staff, discipline board members, or remove an ASB member
• Discussion item on School Renovation
• Review and adoption of minutes and reports

The board adopted the agenda and previous meeting minutes. Members discussed budget amendments and lighting updates for school renovations. No formal action items were decided during the meeting.

• Adopted agenda
• Adopted minutes

JAAMS Regular ASB Meeting

The JoAnn A. Alexie Memorial School Advisory School Board held a regular teleconference meeting on December 7, 2020, adopting minutes from previous meetings, approving an amended FY21 Master Calendar, and discussing the Mega Data Dashboard and FY21 ASB Action Plan. The board also held an executive session to discuss site administrator evaluation, student discipline, classified staff hire, and board member matters. Public testimony was accepted via email due to COVID-19 concerns.

• Adopted minutes of November 9 and November 25, 2020 meetings
• Approved FY21 Master Calendar as amended (motion by David Nicholai, second by Paul Waska, all yea)
• Executive session topics: site administrator evaluation, student discipline/ truancy, classified staff hire, board discipline/ removal
• Discussed Mega Data Dashboard (11.16.20) and FY21 ASB Action Plan
• Public testimony via email due to COVID-19 pandemic

The board approved changes to the FY21 Master Calendar, including adjusted inservice dates and the relocation of a holiday. The board also adopted the meeting agenda and minutes from November 9 and November 25, 2020.

• Approved FY21 Master Calendar Amendment (5-0)
• Approved November 9, 2020, Regular Meeting Minutes (4-0)
• Approved November 25, 2020, Special Meeting Minutes (4-0)
• Approved the meeting agenda (4-0)

JAAMS Special ASB Meeting

The JoAnn A. Alexie Memorial School Advisory School Board held a special meeting via teleconference due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The board moved into executive session to discuss the evaluation of the site administrator, student discipline, classified staff hiring, and potential board member actions. After executive session, the board voted to accept the site administrator evaluation. The meeting also included adoption of the agenda and informational items.

• Executive session topics: site administrator evaluation, student disciplinary action, classified staff hire, board member discipline, and removal
• Board voted to accept the site administrator evaluation from executive session
• Meeting held via teleconference due to COVID-19 public health emergency
• Public testimony allowed by email to [email protected]
• FY21 Master Calendar and other informational reports provided

The board entered executive session to evaluate the Site Administrator and subsequently voted to accept the evaluation. Board member Moses Pavilla Jr announced his intent to step down from his seat due to work conflicts.

• Approved the meeting agenda (5-0)
• Accepted Site Administrator Evaluation (5-0)

Regular ASB Meeting

The Bethel Advisory School Board will hold a regular meeting with procedural items, reports from schools, and discussion items on culture in classes, intranet update, airdropping procedures, and family communication. The board may enter executive session to discuss evaluation of the site administrator, student disciplinary action, classified staff hiring, or board member discipline.

• Executive session topics: site administrator evaluation, student disciplinary action (BP 8235, BP 5113), classified staff hire (BP 8242), board member discipline or removal (BP 8370, 8210, BP 8133.1)
• Action items: adoption of October 27 minutes, adoption of agenda
• Reports: M.E. School, Gladys Jung Elementary (GJE), Bethel Regional High School (BRHS)
• Discussion: culture in classes, intranet update, airdropping procedures, communication with families/student feedback

Regular Board Meeting

The Lower Kuskokwim School District Board voted 5-4 to cancel athletic and academic activities until the January 2021 board meeting, following recommendations from the Yukon Kuskokwim Health Corporation and Bristol Bay Area Health Corporation. The board also entered executive session to discuss an early graduation request and the superintendent's evaluation, and approved a consent agenda including personnel actions and grant acceptance.

• Motion to cancel activities until Jan 2021 passed 5-4
• Dana Kiokun selected as student representative to the board
• Executive session for early graduation request and superintendent evaluation
• Consent agenda approved including personnel actions and permission to receive grants
• Reports presented on safety audit, Napaskiak School, food service, capital projects, and more

The Board voted to cancel athletic and academic activities based on health corporation recommendations. Other actions included approving a lobbying contract, budget revisions for Ayaprun Elitnaurvik, and the selection of a new student representative.

• Cancelled athletic and academic activities until January 2021 (5-4)
• Selected Dana Kiokun as Student Representative to the Board (9-0)
• Approved lobbying contract with Jerry Reinwand not to exceed $30,000 (9-0)
• Approved budget revision for Ayaprun Elitnaurvik (9-0)
• Approved FY21 Master Calendar Revision and BP 8251 waiver (9-0)
• Approved revisions to the Teacher Evaluation system (9-0)
• Approved final reading of BP 4112.10 Employment of Retired Teachers (9-0)
• Approved early graduation request for one student (9-0)

Regular ASB Meeting

The Chief Paul Memorial School Advisory Board will adopt the October 14 minutes and the current agenda, then address old business including swearing in Jimmy Paul and requiring an employee family waiver for Peter K. Paul. The board will review classified staff applications and vote on hire during an executive session. Attendance reports for certified and classified staff and a student attendance update noting remote learning due to COVID will also be presented.

• Swearing in Jimmy Paul as an ASB member (old business)
• Peter K. Paul required to complete Employee Family Waiver (Board Policy 8243)
• Review and vote on classified staff applications (executive session)
• Certified and classified staff attendance schedules for October 2020 (COVID‑20)
• All students placed on remote learning because of COVID

Regular ASB Meeting

The Nightmute Advisory School Board will consider a request to have both student cohorts meet daily (four days per week) during the current 'red' COVID-19 level, and vote on hiring a TA III and a Library Aide. The board may also enter executive session to discuss administrator evaluation, student discipline, and staff hiring. Previous meetings were canceled due to lack of quorum and the site administrator's cancer treatments.

• Request to have both A and B cohorts meet four days per week, with morning/afternoon shifts and sanitizing between cohorts
• Action item to hire a TA III and a Library Aide
• Discussion to fill empty board seats
• Potential executive session on site administrator evaluation, student discipline, and classified staff hiring
• School is purchasing 5 gallons of gas weekly for aides delivering meals and lessons during red-level operations

The board approved the hiring of Casey Anthony for a permanent teacher aide position and Josie Dodds as a library aide. A proposal for a 4-day school week for Cohorts A and B was discussed but not decided. The appointment of two open ASB seats was tabled.

• Hired Casey Anthony for permanent teacher aide position
• Hired Josie Dodds for library aide position
• Tabled appointment of 2 open ASB seats
• Approved October 9, 2020 meeting minutes

Regular ASB Meeting

The Kuinerrarmiut Elitnaurviat Advisory School Board will hold a regular session including an organizational meeting to swear in members, appoint a member, and elect officers. The board will also adopt revised minutes from previous meetings and discuss new business items such as a waiver for Dora and a calendar change.

• Swearing in of new ASB members
• Appointment of an ASB member
• Election of officers
• Adoption of revised minutes from August 20, September 15, and October 20, 2020
• Discussion of a waiver for Dora and approval of calendar changes

The board elected Dora Strunk as chairman and Pauline Matthew as vice chairman. The board approved a calendar change to make November 25th a student contact day to recover lost contract days. A waiver for Dora Strunk was also accepted.

• Elected Dora Strunk as chairman (2 votes) and Pauline Matthew as vice chairman (1 vote)
• Approved revised 5/20/20 meeting minutes
• Approved 9/15/20 meeting minutes
• Approved 10/20/20 meeting minutes
• Accepted waiver for Dora Strunk
• Approved calendar change making November 25th a student contact day

LKSD Board & Superintendent Workshop

The Lower Kuskokwim School District Board and Superintendent will meet in a workshop session via Zoom to discuss board bylaws, roles and responsibilities, and first-year priorities for the superintendent. The agenda also includes board self-evaluation and board-superintendent relations. No formal decisions or votes are scheduled; all items are for discussion only.

• Discussion of key LKSD board bylaws
• Review of roles and responsibilities for board and superintendent
• Review of first-year priorities for the superintendent
• Discussion of board/superintendent relations and communication
• Board self-evaluation exercise

Kwigillingok Regular ASB Meeting

The Kwigillingok Advisory School Board met on November 13, 2020 to approve its agenda and prior meeting minutes. Members voted to adopt the Kwigillingok School-wide Discipline Plan and the AK STEPP plan for the 2020‑2021 school year. An executive session was held to assess the Site Administrator and discuss related personnel matters. The next meeting was scheduled for January 14, 2021.

• Approval of the Kwigillingok School-wide Discipline Plan
• Approval of the Kwigillingok School AK STEPP plan for 2020‑2021
• Executive session to evaluate the Site Administrator
• Approval of agenda for November 13, 2020
• Approval of October 16, 2020 meeting minutes

The board approved the Kwigillingok School-Wide Discipline Plan and the AK STEPP plan for the 2020-2021 school year. Members also accepted the Advisory School Board Assessment of the Site Administrator.

• Approved November 13th, 2020 agenda (4-0)
• Approved October 16th meeting minutes (5-0)
• Approved Kwigillingok School-Wide Discipline Plan (5-0)
• Approved Kwigillingok School AK STEPP plan for 2020-2021 school year (5-0)
• Accepted the Advisory School Board Assessment of the Site Administrator

Regular ASB Meeting

The Toksook Bay Advisory School Board meets in regular session with an executive session possible for administrator evaluation, student discipline, staff hiring, board discipline, or member removal. Reports include a Site Administrator report and FY21 budget update. A discussion on an ASB conference is also on the agenda.

• Possible executive session for administrator evaluation (BP 8244)
• Possible executive session for student disciplinary action (BP 8235) or truancy (BP 5113)
• Budget Update FY21 report
• Site Administrator report
• Discussion of ASB Conference

JAAMS Regular ASB Meeting

The JoAnn A. Alexie Memorial School Advisory School Board holds a regular meeting by teleconference. Key actions include swearing in a new member, nominating Louisa Pavilla as Chair and Moses Pavilla Jr as Vice Chair, and approving prior meeting minutes. The board may enter executive session to discuss site administrator evaluation, student discipline, classified staff hiring, or board member discipline. Public testimony is accepted via email due to COVID-19.

• Oath of office for newly elected ASB member
• Nomination and election of Louisa Pavilla as Chair
• Nomination and election of Moses Pavilla Jr as Vice Chair
• Potential executive session on site administrator evaluation and student discipline
• Adoption of October 7, 2020, meeting minutes

The board seated a new member and elected its leadership for the term. The board also approved the meeting agenda and the minutes from October 7, 2020.

• Seated Moses Pavilla Jr. for Seat C
• Elected Louisa Pavilla as Chair (5-0)
• Elected Moses Pavilla Jr. as Vice Chair (5-0)
• Approved October 7, 2020, minutes (5-0)
• Approved the meeting agenda (5-0)

Regular ASB Meeting

The Bethel Advisory School Board will conduct officer elections for Chair, Vice Chair, and Secretary. The meeting includes school reports from M.E., GJE, and BRHS, as well as discussions regarding a BRHS art project and intranet updates.

• Election of ASB Chair
• Election of ASB Vice Chair
• Election of ASB Secretary
• Discussion of BRHS Art Project
• Discussion of Intranet Update

Regular Board Meeting

This is a procedural regular meeting of the Lower Kuskokwim School District Board of Education, primarily focused on organizing the board after elections. Actions include swearing in newly elected board members, electing a president, vice president, secretary, and treasurer, selecting a student representative, and moving into an executive session for confidential personnel and legal/financial matters. Several informational reports and a consent agenda covering personnel actions and grant acceptance are also on the docket.

• Seating of newly elected board members via oath of office
• Election of board officers (president, vice president, secretary, treasurer)
• Selection of Jordan Wheeler as student representative and alternate
• Executive session to discuss personnel and legal/financial matters
• Consent agenda including personnel actions and permission to receive grants and funds

The Board approved a funding package for teacher housing in Kwethluk and waived certain senior enrollment requirements due to the pandemic. The Board also elected its officers and updated several staff and student policies.

• Approved Resolution 21-02 for teacher housing duplex in Kwethluk, not to exceed $589,550 (9-0)
• Approved waiver of five credit enrollment requirement for seniors during the pandemic (9-0)
• Approved 2020-2021 Coalition for Education Equity membership dues up to $23,000 (8-1)
• Approved Resolution 21-01 Title IX Resolution (9-0)
• Approved student activity changes: Fall NYO ends Nov 14; Archery, Elementary, and Robotics postponed (9-0)
• Elected Clarence Daniel as President, John Mark as Vice President, Deanna Latham as Secretary, and Mike Husa as Treasurer
• Appointed Jordan Wheeler as Student Representative (9-0)
• Approved Indian Policies and Procedures document (9-0)

Regular ASB Meeting

The Lower Kuskokwim School District Advisory School Board met on Oct. 20, 2020 at the Nelson Island School. After a quorum, the board considered executive‑session topics such as the site administrator evaluation, student disciplinary actions, a classified staff hire, and possible discipline or removal of board members. The board also elected officers, adopted minutes and agenda, and acted on a budget revision to purchase a snow machine. Additional items included a discussion of the Alaska STEPP Plan and information about an upcoming ASB conference.

• Executive session topics: evaluation of site administrator, student disciplinary action, staff hire recommendation, disciplining or removal of board members
• Election of board officers (Chair, Vice Chairperson, Secretary, Treasurer)
• Budget revision for purchase of a snow machine
• Discussion of the Alaska STEPP Plan
• Announcement of ASB conference on Oct. 24, 2020

The Board reorganized by electing its officers and approved a budget revision to purchase a snow machine. The Board also adopted the meeting agenda and previous minutes.

• Elected Harry Tulik as President
• Elected Louise Mark as Vice President
• Elected Jennifer Henry as Treasurer
• Elected Essie Charlier as Secretary
• Approved adoption of minutes (5-0)
• Approved adoption of agenda (5-0)
• Approved budget revision for purchase of a snow machine (5-0)

Regular ASB Meeting

The Kuinerrarmiut Elitnaurviat Advisory School Board holds a regular meeting with standard procedural items and new business including reorganizing the ASB, acting on worksession items, and a district safe practices audit. The agenda also allows for an executive session on personnel, discipline, and board matters.

• Reorganization of the ASB
• Action on items from the worksession
• District Safe Practices Audit
• Adoption of minutes (dated 04/13/21)
• Public comment period (3 min max)

The board approved the meeting agenda. An executive session was held to discuss hiring vetting. No other substantive decisions were recorded.

• Approved meeting agenda
• Entered executive session for hiring vetting at 5:45
• Exited executive session at 6:27

Kwigillingok School Regular ASB Meeting

The Kwigillingok Advisory School Board will meet in regular session on October 16, 2020, to discuss and act on several items, including approval of minutes, swearing in new committee members, and reviewing the discipline plan and AK STEPP program. The agenda also allows for executive session to discuss site administrator evaluation, student discipline, and staff hiring. A report on COVID-19 positive case process is included.

• Swearing in of new ASB committee members
• Site Administrator report with COVID-19 positive case process and staff attendance
• Second reading of Kwigillingok School Discipline Plan for 2020
• Second reading of AK STEPP report
• Possible executive session on evaluation of site administrator, student disciplinary action, and classified staff hiring

The ASB seated its board officers and approved the appointment of I. Andrew to the Migrant Education position. The board tabled the approval of August 28th minutes and deferred a work session on policies and procedures to November.

• Approved October 16, 2020 agenda (6-0)
• Tabled August 28th meeting minutes (3-0, 2 abstentions)
• Seated Adolph Lewis as President, Lucy Martin as Vice President, and Jon Lewis as Sergeant of Arms
• Approved I. Andrew for the Migrant Education position (unanimous)
• Entered executive session at 8:01 PM (5-0)
• Exited executive session at 8:08 PM (5-0)

Regular ASB Meeting

The Chief Paul Memorial School Advisory School Board (ASB) will meet on October 14, 2020, in Kipnuk, AK. The board may enter executive session to discuss administrator evaluation, student discipline, and classified staff hiring. Key action items include reviewing Smart School Start Guidelines (green/yellow/red risk levels), approving the School Improvement Plan, and voting on classified staff hires. The meeting follows a lockdown in Kipnuk that shifted all students to remote distance teaching.

• Lockdown in Kipnuk places all students on remote distance teaching and learning (New Business C)
• Review and acknowledgement of Smart School Start Guidelines with green/yellow/red risk levels (Action Items A)
• Review and approve School Improvement Plan (AKSTepp) requiring signature (Action Items B)
• Classified applications to review and vote for hire (Action Items D & E)
• Election results for ASB Seat D & E (three-year term) and next steps (New Business A)

Chefornak Regular ASB Meeting

The Chefornak ASB heard the principal's report showing only 13% of students proficient in math, 7% in reading, and 6% in language usage. The board approved a calendar revision moving a site inservice to November 7 and discussed strategies to address chronic tardiness, including possible involvement of tribal court.

• Leona Wiseman elected Chairman, Walter Tirchick Vice Chairman, Theresa Sipary Secretary
• Seamus Coughlin presented Child Find federal program for identifying students with disabilities
• Principal reported 148 students enrolled, with 13% math, 7% reading, 6% language usage proficiency
• Calendar revision approved: October 17 site inservice moved to November 7
• Action plan to address chronic tardiness, including contacting parents and potential tribal court meetings

Regular ASB Meeting

The Nightmute Advisory School Board will meet October 9, 2020, to adopt agenda and minutes, hear reports, and discuss a revision to board policy BP 5131.8.9. The board may move into executive session for personnel and student discipline matters. Reports note volleyball canceled due to COVID-19 and NYO and ASB conference will be held via Zoom.

• Possible executive session to evaluate site administrator, discuss student discipline, and consider classified staff hires
• Discussion of BP 5131.8.9 Revision Letter
• Reports: volleyball canceled due to COVID in OOK; NYO and ASB conference via Zoom
• Introduction of STOPit app to students and parents

The meeting was called to order, but no official actions were taken because a quorum was not present. Only two members were in attendance.

JAAMS Regular ASB Meeting

The JoAnn A. Alexie Memorial School Advisory School Board met via teleconference on October 7, 2020. After moving into executive session to discuss personnel evaluation, student discipline, and other matters, the board adopted FY21 school goals, vision and mission statements, classified staff hiring procedures, parent involvement policy, discipline plan consequences, parent/school compacts, and a CNE-PAC representative list. All action items passed unanimously.

• Executive session held for site administrator evaluation, student disciplinary action, classified staff hiring, and board member discipline
• Approved FY21 School Goals
• Approved Hiring Procedures for Classified Staff
• Approved Discipline Plan Consequences for Elementary and Secondary Students
• Approved CNE-PAC Representative List for Atmautluak Traditional Council

The Advisory School Board approved the FY21 school goals, vision, mission, and school purpose statements. The board also adopted policies regarding parent involvement, student discipline, and classified staff hiring procedures. Additionally, a representative list for CNE-PAC was approved for submission to the Atmautluak Traditional Council.

• Approved September 14, 2020, meeting minutes (4-0)
• Approved meeting agenda (4-0)
• Approved FY21 School Goals (4-0)
• Approved JAAMS vision, mission, and school purpose statements (4-0)
• Approved hiring procedures for classified staff (4-0)
• Approved Parent Involvement Policy (4-0)
• Approved Discipline Plan Consequences for Elementary and Secondary Students (4-0)
• Approved Parent/School Compacts for Elementary, Junior High, and High School (4-0)

Kwigillingok School Regular ASB Meeting

The Advisory School Board approved the first reading of the Kwigillingok School Discipline Plan and the first reading of the Kwigillingok School AK STEPP. The board also reviewed the special revenue budgets and discussed new educational tools such as Yugtun apps and Bitmoji Classroom. Additional items included reports, communications, and scheduling of the next meeting.

• Approve 1st reading of Discipline Plan
• Approve 1st reading of AK STEPP
• Review Special Revenue Budgets
• Discuss Yugtun apps for students
• Discuss Bitmoji Classroom implementation

The board approved the first readings of the Discipline Plan Review and the Kwigillingok School AK STEPP. Members also approved the meeting agenda and previous minutes from August 31 and September 9, 2020.

• Approved first reading of Discipline Plan Review (4-0)
• Approved first reading of Kwigillingok School AK STEPP (4-0)
• Approved September 28th agenda (4-0)
• Approved August 31, 2020 meeting minutes (4-0)
• Approved September 9, 2020 special meeting minutes (4-0)

Regular Board Meeting

The Lower Kuskokwim School District Board of Education met via Zoom on September 24-25, 2020. The board approved adding archery to student activities, authorized $57,100 from the unreserved fund balance for a school resource officer grant, and adopted a smart snack waiver. Several reports and policy revisions were also discussed and approved.

• Added archery to approved student activities list for Semester 1, following ASB approval
• Approved $57,100 from unreserved fund balance as LKSD's share for FY21 COPS Hiring Program Grant for a school resource officer
• Approved Smart Snack Waiver Request
• Approved final reading of AR 5141.42 Professional Boundaries of Staff with Students and AR 6154 Homework/Makeup Work, and first reading of BP 4112.10 Employment of Retired Teachers and BP 6146.11 Dual Credit
• Received Plant Facilities Semi Annual/Summer Project Audit Report and Quarterly Fiscal Report

The Board approved funding for the COPS Hiring Program Grant and added archery to the approved student activities list. They also approved a Smart Snack Waiver Request and several board policy revisions.

• Approved $57,100 from unreserved fund balance for FY21 COPS Hiring Program Grant (8-0)
• Added archery to the approved student activities list (8-0)
• Approved Smart Snack Waiver Request (8-0)
• Approved final reading of AR 6154 Homework/Makeup Work (8-0)
• Approved first reading of BP 4112.10 Employment of Retired Teachers and BP 6146.11 Dual Credit (8-0)
• Tabled final reading of AR 5141.42 Professional Boundaries of Staff with Students (8-0)
• Approved August 20 and September 10 meeting minutes (8-0)
• Approved personnel actions and permission to receive grants and funds via consent agenda (8-0)

Regular ASB Meeting

The Chief Paul Memorial School Advisory School Board will meet in regular session on September 16, 2020 in Kipnuk. They are scheduled to vote on hiring practices, approve student athlete travel, review school start guidelines, and set an election date for two board seats. The board may also enter executive session to discuss administrator evaluation, student discipline, and other personnel matters.

• Renewal of agreement with CNE-PAC and Tribal Representative Daniel Mann II (April 24, 2020)
• Election for two board seats with three-year terms on October 6, 2020
• Vote on hiring practice policy BP8242
• Approval for students and athletes to travel in and out of Kipnuk
• Review and acknowledgement of Smart School Start Guidelines with green/yellow/red risk levels

Regular ASB Meeting

The Toksook Bay Advisory School Board will hold a regular meeting, with plans to move into executive session to discuss evaluation of the site administrator, student disciplinary action, classified staff hiring, board member discipline, and possible removal of an ASB member. The board will also consider approval of calendar changes for fiscal year 2021 and receive a site administrator report.

• Executive session to evaluate the Site Administrator (BP 8244)
• Executive session for disciplinary action of a student (BP 8235) or truancy (BP 5113)
• Executive session for interviewing and recommending classified staff hire (BP 8242)
• Executive session for disciplining ASB members (BP 8370, 8210) or removal from office (BP 8133.1)
• Action item: Approval of Calendar Changes FY21

Regular ASB Meeting

The Kuinerrarmiut Elitnaurviat Advisory School Board held a regular meeting on September 15, 2020. The board approved a change to the school calendar, along with adopting the agenda and the minutes from the previous meeting.

• Approved a change to the school calendar (New Business item 7A)
• Adopted the August 20, 2020 regular meeting minutes with corrections
• Adopted the agenda with an addition
• Heard a Site Administrator report and public comments
• Board member comments and concerns were discussed

The board approved the purpose to change the school calendar. The meeting also included the adoption of the agenda and the minutes from the August 20, 2020 meeting.

• Adopted agenda with addition (3-0)
• Adopted August 20, 2020 meeting minutes with corrections (3-0)
• Approved the purpose to change to school calendar (3-0)

Bethel ASB Regular Meeting

The Bethel Advisory School Board will meet to discuss and take action on sports and activities protocols for Bethel Regional High School (BRHS) and Gladys Jung Elementary (GJE), including measures for the 'yellow' COVID-19 risk phase. The agenda also includes a Title 1 community meeting, school reports from ME, GJE, and BRHS, and elections for open seats. The meeting will be held virtually via Zoom and phone.

• Discussion and action on BRHS sports/activities in the 'yellow' COVID-19 risk phase
• Action item on GJE sports activities
• Title 1 Community Meeting presentation and discussion
• Bethel Schools Reports from ME, GJE, and BRHS
• Elections and open seats for the Advisory School Board

JAAMS Regular ASB Meeting

The JoAnn A. Alexie Memorial School Advisory School Board held a regular meeting via teleconference. They approved minutes and the agenda, and voted to recommend a classified staff hire following an executive session. The board also discussed the FY21 ASB Action Plan and accepted public testimony via email due to COVID-19.

• Motion to recommend classified staff hire (carried unanimously)
• Executive session topics: site administrator evaluation, student discipline, staff hiring, board member discipline, and removal
• Adoption of minutes from August 27, 2020
• Discussion of FY21 ASB Action Plan
• Public testimony accepted via email due to COVID-19 pandemic

The board approved the August 27 meeting minutes and the current agenda. Following an executive session, the board voted to recommend the hire of classified staff. Principal LeAnn Aper reported on school goals, enrollment, and a new water agreement with the Atmautluak Traditional Council.

• Approved August 27, 2020, meeting minutes (5-0)
• Approved September 14, 2020, agenda (5-0)
• Recommended classified staff hire (5-0)

Special Board Meeting

The Lower Kuskokwim School District Board of Education held a special meeting via Zoom. The board voted unanimously to enter executive session to discuss matters affecting district finances and subjects that could prejudice reputation or character. No other substantive public items were on the agenda.

• Board entered executive session to discuss legal matters, including financial impacts and personnel issues.
• Motion to enter executive session carried with 6 yeas (Wassilie Pleasant, Clarence Daniel, John Mark, Michael D Husa, Richard L Long, Bessie Weston).
• Meeting adjourned at 6:43 PM after actions resulting from executive session.

The Board convened for a special meeting and voted to enter an executive session to discuss confidential legal and financial matters. No substantive actions resulting from the executive session were recorded in the minutes.

• Approved motion to enter executive session (7-0)

Regular ASB Meeting

The Nightmute Advisory School Board will hold a regular meeting with action items including a budget revision and review of the annual ASB Action Plan. The board will also hear a site administrator report covering school operations, remote learning struggles, cross country meets, and MAPS testing.

• Budget Revision action item (no dollar amount given)
• SA Report: students not doing remote lessons will fail classes
• Cross country meets: Toksook Bay 9/5/20, Nightmute 9/12/20
• MAPS Testing starting September 14, 2020
• Possible executive session for personnel, student discipline, or board member removal

The meeting was held after two previous postponements due to lack of quorum. The board unanimously approved the agenda and the previous meeting minutes with one minor adjustment. Members discussed an action plan and potential uses for CSI Grant funds.

• Approved agenda (unanimous)
• Approved meeting minutes with adjustment to YKHC from CVRF regarding weights (unanimous)

Chefornak Regular ASB Meeting

The Chefornak ASB met on September 8, 2020, to discuss school operations and approve student activities. The principal reported 154 students enrolled, with K-2 in cohorts due to crowding. The board approved NYO practices but denied travel for the year. ASB elections were scheduled for October 1, and concerns about teacher housing asbestos were addressed.

• Principal reported 154 students enrolled; K-2 placed in cohorts due to lack of social distancing
• Approved NYO (Native Youth Olympics) practices
• Denied NYO travel for 2020-2021
• ASB elections scheduled for October 1, 2020
• Discussed court fence issue and asbestos concerns in old teacher housing

Special ASB Meeting

The Toksook Bay Advisory School Board will hold a special meeting on September 2, 2020 at Nelson Island School. The board may move into executive session to discuss the evaluation of the site administrator, student disciplinary actions, classified staff hiring, and board member matters. Action items include decisions from the executive session and calendar changes for the 2021 fiscal year.

• Evaluation of the Site Administrator
• Disciplinary action of a student
• Interviewing and recommendation of classified staff hire
• Selection of ASB member, probationary teacher assistants, and boys basketball coach
• Calendar changes for FY21

The board selected a new ASB member, two probationary teacher assistants, and a boys basketball coach during an executive session. Proposed calendar changes for FY21 were tabled until the regular meeting.

• Selected John Abraham as ASB Member
• Selected Quanli Hu-Gammon and Victoria Maxie as Probationary Teacher Assistants
• Selected Simeon Lincoln as Boys Basketball Coach
• Tabled FY21 Calendar Changes

JAAMS Regular ASB Meeting

The JoAnn A. Alexie Memorial School Advisory School Board held a regular teleconference meeting. The board conducted an executive session to discuss administrator evaluation, student discipline, staff hiring, and board member discipline. In open session, the board approved the minutes from May 5, 2020, adopted the agenda, and approved the FY21 Master Calendar with amendments. They also accepted the 090 Site Smart Start plan and revised meeting dates.

• Executive session for classified staff hire, site administrator evaluation, student discipline, and ASB member discipline
• Adoption of minutes from May 5, 2020
• Approval of FY21 Master Calendar with amendments
• Acceptance of 090 Site Smart Start plan
• Acceptance of revised meeting dates

The board approved the 090 Site Smart Start guidelines and amendments to the FY21 Master Calendar. The board also accepted revised dates for meetings, conferences, and events.

• Approved May 5, 2020 minutes (4-0)
• Approved August 27, 2020 agenda (4-0)
• Approved decisions from executive session (4-0)
• Approved 090 Site Smart Start guidelines (4-0)
• Approved FY21 Master Calendar amendments (4-0)
• Approved revised Meeting, Conferences, and Events dates (4-0)

Bethel ASB Work Session and Regular Meeting

The Bethel Advisory School Board will hold a work session and regular meeting on August 24, 2020. They will discuss the Bethel Schools Smart Start Plan, which likely addresses COVID-19 operations, as well as fall sports and activities protocols. An executive session is also scheduled.

• Discussion of Bethel Schools Smart Start Plan (school reopening plan)
• Discussion of sports and activities protocols: Cross Country, Swim, Volleyball, Fall NYO, including COVID-19 documents
• Verbal reports from Bethel Schools (ME, GJE, BRHS)
• Elections and open seats discussion
• Action items resulting from executive session

Regular Board Meeting

The Lower Kuskokwim School District Board of Education met to conduct regular business including personnel actions and policy reviews. The board approved a mentor program agreement, updated job specifications, and authorized research on the educational system's impact on Yup'ik people.

• MOA with Alaska Statewide Mentor Project (UAF) not to exceed $120,000
• Diesel Maintenance Specialist position specification revision
• Approval of Angela Saucier's dissertation research study on the Yup'ik people
• Approval of Board Policy BP 5141.42 and Administrative Regulation AR 5142.42 regarding professional boundaries
• Nomination of John Mark to the AASB Board of Directors

The Board approved the LKSD Student Activities plan and entered into a Memorandum of Agreement with the Alaska Statewide Mentor Project. Other actions included approving personnel changes, grant receipts, and revisions to board policies and position specifications.

• Approved LKSD Student Activities plan (6-1)
• Approved MOA with Alaska Statewide Mentor Project not to exceed $120,000 (7-0)
• Approved Diesel Maintenance Specialist position specification revision (7-0)
• Approved request for Angela Saucier to conduct dissertation research study (7-0)
• Approved final reading of BP 5141.42 and second reading of AR 5141.42 as amended (7-0)
• Nominated John Mark to the AASB Board of Directors (6-0, 1 abstain)
• Approved request for Administration team to meet with Ayaprun Elitnaurvik Staff (7-0)
• Approved July 14, July 16, and August 3 meeting minutes (7-0)

Regular ASB Meeting

The Kuinerrarmiut Elitnaurviat Advisory School Board will hold a regular meeting with procedural items such as adoption of agenda and minutes. The main substantive action item is a vote on whether to allow sports teams to practice. The meeting also allows for public comments and board member input.

• Action item: Sports – allow teams to practice

The Lower Kuskokwim School District ASB approved a motion to allow sports teams to practice. The board also adopted the meeting agenda and the minutes from the May 20, 2020, regular meeting.

• Approved motion to allow sports teams to practice (All in favor)
• Adopted the meeting agenda (All in favor)
• Adopted 5/20/20 Regular Meeting Minutes (All in favor)

Regular ASB Meeting

The Nightmute Advisory School Board will hold a regular meeting on August 19, 2020, starting with procedural items and reports from the Site Administrator. The board may enter executive session to discuss site administrator evaluation, student discipline, personnel hiring, and board member discipline. A key action item is the proposed removal of board member Susan Sunny for non-attendance.

• Action to remove Susan Sunny from the board for non-attendance (Item 8.A)
• Budget revision to be voted on (Item 7.B)
• ASB Action Plan to be adopted (Item 7.A)
• Possible executive session topics include student disciplinary action and classified staff hiring
• Site Administrator report on arrival/dismissal times and a letter to parents (Item 6.A)

The board adopted the meeting agenda and approved the minutes from May 13, 2020. Budget revisions were moved to the September meeting, and the board discussed COVID-19 safety protocols and student store fundraising.

• Adopted agenda with revisions (unanimous)
• Approved May 13, 2020 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Moved Budget Revision (CSI grant) to September 9, 2020 meeting

Regular ASB Meeting- 7 PM Phone Numbers (‪US‬) ‪+1 601-516-5569‬ PIN: ‪715 877 453#‬

The Toksook Bay Advisory School Board will hold a regular meeting on August 18, 2020. After establishing quorum, they may move into executive session to discuss evaluation of the site administrator, student disciplinary action, classified staff hiring, board member discipline, and removal of an ASB member. The agenda also includes reports on budget, athletics, and the Smart Start Plan, as well as an action item on discipline rubric/restorative practices.

• Possible executive session to evaluate site administrator (BP 8244)
• Possible executive session for student disciplinary action (BP 8235/5113)
• Possible executive session for classified staff hire recommendation (BP 8242)
• Action item: Discipline rubric/restorative practices
• Reports: Budget presentation, Smart Start Plan, Athletics

The board approved a discipline rubric and restorative practices. The board also accepted the resignation of Sonny Dull. Other items included a budget presentation of $721,000 and a review of the Smart Start Plan.

• Approved Discipline Rubric/Restorative Practices (4-0)
• Accepted Sonny Dull's resignation (4-0)

Special ASB Meeting

The Nightmute Advisory School Board is holding a special session to consider an action item regarding fall sports. The NME Traditional Council has already agreed to allow Island League student teams and coaches to travel to Nightmute for tournaments.

• Action item: NME Fall Sports – NME Traditional Council approved Island League teams and coaches coming to Nightmute for tournaments

The ASB voted to allow Nightmute's fall sports teams to hold practices and sponsor tournaments. The motion passed unanimously.

• Approved action item for Nightmute fall sports practices and tournaments (unanimous)

Chefornak Regular ASB Meeting

The Chefornak ASB met on August 11, 2020, to approve two staff hires and a new cross country sports team. Site Administrator Lisa Couey outlined reopening protocols for the Lower Kuskokwim School District, including a medium-risk start date of August 24, mandatory masks, six-foot distancing, and optional distance learning. Members also discussed delivering lunch to classrooms and addressing safety concerns at the school court entrance.

• Hired Larissa Flynn as Associate Teacher and Tony Charlie as Intensive Needs Aid
• Approved Cross Country team practices and travel pending Traditional Council permission
• Set August 24 school start date with mask mandates, cohorting, and six-foot distancing
• Confirmed lunch will be delivered to classrooms to limit student movement
• Reviewed safety concerns regarding the school court entrance near a busy road

Work Session

The Lower Kuskokwim School District board held a work session to discuss the LKSD Smart Start plan for the 2020 school year, student activities, and district goals during the pandemic. No formal votes were taken on these discussion items.

• Discussion of LKSD Smart Start reopening framework and recommendations
• Discussion of LKSD Student Activities during the pandemic
• Discussion of District Goals during the pandemic, including a five-year chart and Cognia final report
• Discussion of AASB Trainings

The Board recommended that District Administration open schools under the Medium risk (yellow) level, including a parent choice for full-time distance learning. Other topics discussed included student activities, pandemic-era district goals, and future board training topics.

• Recommended opening schools under Medium risk (yellow) level with parent choice for full-time distance learning

Special ASB Meeting - Call in Number - Phone Numbers (‪US‬) ‪+1 650-466-6034‬ PIN: ‪805 188 709#‬

The Toksook Bay Advisory School Board will hold a special meeting on July 28, 2020, primarily to consider two action items: approval of a fall sport and approval of travel. The agenda also lists possible executive session topics, but the meeting agenda indicates no executive session will be held.

• Approval of Fall Sport action item
• Approval of Travel action item
• Possible executive session topics listed but not scheduled

The ASB approved the fall sports schedule and sports travel for fiscal year 2021. No other substantive actions were taken during the meeting.

• Approved Fall Sports (4-0)
• Approved Sports Travel FY21 (4-0)

Regular Board Meeting

The Lower Kuskokwim School District Board of Education met via Zoom and voted on multiple action items, including approving student activities options for fall amid COVID-19, revising the FY21 master calendar, and entering into three memoranda of agreement with Dr. Sarah Angstman for employee assistance and with Yuut Elitnaurviat for dorm and classroom leases, totaling $374,230. The board also adopted previous meeting minutes, approved a consent agenda covering personnel and grants, and moved into executive session for legal and financial matters.

• Approved student activities options for cross-country and fall sports with COVID-19 protocols
• Approved FY21 master calendar revision (Smart Start and new teacher revisions)
• MOA with Dr. Sarah Angstman for Employee Assistance Program up to $70,000 (July 2020–June 2021)
• MOA with Yuut Elitnaurviat for dorm lease at 612 and 614 Akiachak Drive up to $148,230 (12 months)
• MOA with Yuut Elitnaurviat for TESS Building classroom and office space lease up to $156,000 (2020-2021 school year)

The Board approved several Memorandums of Agreement for facility leases and professional services. It also updated the FY21 Master Calendar and approved specific board policy revisions. A motion to pay Coalition for Education Equity membership dues was denied.

• Approved HVAC, Fire Alarm, and Sprinkler support contract with ATS Alaska up to $1,338,480 (6-0)
• Approved TESS Building lease with Yuut Elitnaurviat up to $156,000 (6-0)
• Approved dorm facility lease at 612 and 614 Akiachak Drive up to $148,230 (6-0)
• Approved Employee Assistance Program MOA with Dr. Sarah Angstman up to $70,000 (6-0)
• Denied 2020-2021 Coalition for Education Equity membership dues of $23,000 (4-2)
• Approved FY21 Master Calendar revision (6-0)
• Approved student activities Option A, amended to include BRHS in the mini league (6-0)
• Approved policy revisions for BP 3150, AR 5112.2, BP 6114.4, AR 6162.5, and BP 5141.42 (6-0)

Special Board Meeting

The Lower Kuskokwim School Board held a special meeting on July 14, 2020 via Zoom. The only action item was awarding a major maintenance contract not to exceed $1,050,000 to Denali General Contractors, Inc. for repairing the heating line at Gladys Jung Elementary School. The motion carried unanimously.

• Award of $1,050,000 heating line repair contract to Denali General Contractors, Inc. for Gladys Jung Elementary School

The Lower Kuskokwim School District Board awarded a major maintenance contract to Denali General Contractors, Inc. for heating line repairs at Gladys Jung Elementary School.

• Awarded heating line repair contract to Denali General Contractors, Inc. not to exceed $1,050,000 (6-0)

Work Session

The Lower Kuskokwim School District board holds a work session to discuss the LKSD Smart Start and LKSD Travel Plan, followed by adjournment. No votes or decisions are scheduled beyond the procedural call to order, roll call, and adjournment motion.

• Discussion of LKSD Smart Start
• Discussion of LKSD Travel Plan
• Adjournment motion carried

The Board held a work session to review and discuss the draft LKSD Smart Start plan and draft LKDS Travel plans for the fall. No formal actions were taken on these plans during the meeting.

• Adjourned meeting (9-0)

Special Board Meeting

The Lower Kuskokwim School District Board of Education held a special meeting via Zoom on June 16, 2020. The board approved first readings of several board policies, including one addressing pandemic/epidemic emergencies, and authorized 521 account requests from Gladys Jung Elementary and Napakiak. An executive session was also held to discuss legal and personnel matters.

• Approved first readings of AR/BP 5141.42 (Professional Boundaries of Staff with Students), BP 3150 (Maintenance), AR 5112.2 (Exclusions from Attendance), BP 6114.4 (Pandemic/Epidemic Emergencies), AR 6162.5 (Standardized Testing/Test Administration)
• Approved requests from Gladys Jung Elementary and Napakiak to establish 521 accounts, funded from year-end general fund balance
• Conducted an executive session for matters affecting district finances and personnel reputation
• Meeting held via Zoom due to COVID-19 restrictions

The Board approved first readings for five policy revisions. It also approved requests from Napakiak and Gladys Jung Elementary to establish 521 accounts based on general fund availability.

• Approved first readings of AR/BP 5141.42, BP 3150, AR 5112.2, BP 6114.4, and AR 6162.5 (6-0)
• Approved 521 account requests for Gladys Jung Elementary and Napakiak (6-0)
• Approved motion to enter executive session for legal matters (6-0)

Board Policy Committee Meeting

The Lower Kuskwim School District Board Policy Committee is meeting to discuss and review several board policies. Items up for review include professional boundaries with students, maintenance, exclusions from attendance, pandemic/epidemic emergencies, and standardized testing procedures. No voting actions are scheduled; this is a discussion-only meeting.

• Review of AR 5141.42 and BP 5141.42 on professional boundaries with students
• BP 3510 Maintenance
• AR 5112.2 Exclusions from Attendance
• BP 6114.4 Pandemic/Epidemic Emergencies
• AR 6162.5 Standardized Testing/Test Administration

Work Session

The Lower Kuskokwim School District Board held a work session including a discussion on board self-evaluation and an executive session to evaluate the superintendent. A motion to enter executive session passed unanimously.

• Discussion of board self-evaluation
• Executive session for superintendent's evaluation (motion carried unanimously)
• Call to order and roll call
• Establishment of quorum

The Board reviewed Board Self Evaluation responses provided by Assistant Superintendent Kimberly Hankins. The Board also entered an Executive Session to discuss the Superintendent's Evaluation.

• Approved motion to enter Executive Session for Superintendent's Evaluation (5-0)
• Approved motion to adjourn meeting (5-0)

Regular Board Meeting

The Lower Kuskokwim School District Board will meet over two days via Zoom. The agenda includes an executive session, adoption of previous meeting minutes, reports from various programs, and action items including approval of therapy service contracts with SERRC and DotCom Therapy for FY21.

• Approval of FY21 SERRC contract for physical/occupational therapy and school psychologist services not to exceed $235,281.50
• Approval of FY21 DotCom Therapy contract for speech therapy services not to exceed $343,252.00
• Approval of Site Board Report Template
• Executive session to discuss finances and personnel
• Reports on student activities, employee assistance, social worker, instructional programs, student data, transportation, capital projects, and fiscal status

The Board approved the FY2021 District-Wide Operating Budget and the FY22 Capital Six-Year Improvement Plan. It also authorized several service contracts for therapy and psychology services and adopted five new courses.

• Approved FY2021 District-Wide Operating Budget (7-1)
• Approved FY22 Capital Six-Year Improvement Plan (8-0)
• Approved SERRC contract for Physical, Occupational Therapy and School Psychologist Services not to exceed $235,281.50 (8-0)
• Approved DotCom Therapy contract for Speech Therapy Services not to exceed $343,252.00 (8-0)
• Adopted courses in Poetry, Intro to GIS/Aerial Photography, Calculus, Concepts of Physics, and Concepts of Chemistry (8-0)
• Approved budget revisions for Kasigluk-Akula, Gladys Jung Elementary, and Nunapitchuk (8-0)
• Approved first reading of BP 6154 Homework/Makeup Work (8-0)
• Approved FY21 tentative board meeting dates (8-0)

Bethel ASB Special Meeting

The Bethel Advisory School Board met to conduct candidate interviews and discuss specific roles. The board approved the appointment of Joni Beckham to an open seat until the October elections and approved a sports travel request for Bethel Regional High School contingent on COVID-19 restrictions.

• Appointment of Joni Beckham to the ASB Open Seat until October elections
• Out of State Sports Travel Request for Bethel Regional High School

The board appointed Joni Beckham to fill an open ASB seat until the October elections. Additionally, the board approved a request for Bethel Regional High School out-of-state sports travel, contingent on the lifting of COVID-19 travel restrictions.

• Approved appointment of Joni Beckham to ASB Open Seat until October elections (5-0)
• Approved Out of State Sports Travel Request for Bethel Regional High School pending lifting of COVID-19 restrictions (5-0)

Regular ASB Meeting

The Kuinerrarmiut Elitnaurviat Advisory School Board will hold a work session at 1:00 P.M. followed by a regular session at 5:00 P.M. on May 20, 2020. The agenda includes standard procedural items such as adoption of minutes, reports, and public comments, as well as an executive session to evaluate the site administrator. New business includes approval of staff and student handbooks.

• Approval of staff and student handbooks (New Business)
• Executive session for evaluation of site administrator
• Adoption of minutes from March 10 and March 30, 2020 meetings
• Public comments (People to Heard, 3 min max)

The board adopted the minutes from two previous meetings and approved a policy of confidentiality. The board also held an executive session to assess the Site Administrator.

• Adopted 3/10/20 Special Meeting Minutes (4-0)
• Adopted 3/30/20 Regular Meeting Minutes (4-0)
• Approved entry into executive session for Site Administrator assessment (4-0)
• Approved policy of confidentiality (4-0)

Private Student Readmission Hearing

The Lower Kuskokwim School District Board of Education held a private student readmission hearing via Zoom on May 20, 2020. Members voted to go into executive session to discuss the readmission of student SB, then voted to readmit the student to district schools with conditions set by the board, and finally adjourned the meeting at 6:08 PM.

• Motion to enter executive session to discuss readmission of student SB – passed
• Motion to readmit student SB to LKSD schools with conditions set by the board – passed
• Motion to adjourn the meeting at 6:08 PM – passed

Regular ASB Meeting

The Lower Kuskokwim School District Advisory School Board will conduct routine business such as establishing a quorum, adopting the agenda and April 8, 2020 minutes, and reviewing reports. It will also discuss its ASB Action Plan aimed at improving student reading scores and attendance. Afterward, the board may move into an executive session to evaluate the Site Administrator, consider student disciplinary or truancy actions, interview and recommend a classified staff hire, discipline board members, and possibly remove an ASB member.

• Executive session to evaluate the Site Administrator (BP 8244)
• Executive session to consider student disciplinary or truancy actions (BP 8235, BP 5113)
• Executive session to interview and recommend a classified staff hire (BP 8242)
• Executive session to discipline individual board members (BP 8370, BP 8210)
• Executive session to remove an ASB member from office (BP 8133.1)

The ASB reviewed the action plan and decided to continue working on tardy and absenteeism issues. The board also discussed proposed revisions to Administrative Regulation 5131.8. No other substantive policy changes were recorded.

• Approved agenda with two additions (unanimous)
• Approved April 8, 2020 minutes (unanimous)
• Decided to continue working on tardy and absenteeism
• Scheduled next meeting for August 19, 2020 at 6:30 pm

May Regular ASB Meeting

The Toksook Bay Advisory School Board will hold a regular meeting on May 12, 2020 at Nelson Island School. The agenda includes an executive session for evaluation, discipline, and hiring matters. Open session items include a COVID-19 update (action item), a school security update, and a graduation plan for 2020. The board will also consider approval of minutes and reports.

• COVID-19 update listed as an action item under Old/New Business
• School Security Update under Old/New Business
• Graduation Plan 2020 under Old/New Business
• Executive session topics: site administrator evaluation, student discipline, classified staff hire, board member discipline or removal
• Approval of last meeting minutes and correspondence

The meeting was called to order at 4:59 and adjourned at 5:29. The board approved the agenda and the minutes from the previous meeting. No substantive decisions or vote outcomes were recorded for the listed reports and business items.

• Approved agenda
• Approved minutes from last meeting

Special ASB Meeting

The Chief Paul Memorial School Advisory School Board will hold a special session on May 7, 2020, in Kipnuk, Alaska. Main action items include reviewing and approving the revised FY21 calendar, reviewing classified applications in executive session, and discussing COVID-19 graduation and ceremony plans.

• Consider adoption of agenda with COVID-19 pandemic awareness and social distancing regulations
• Review, approve, and sign revised FY21 calendar
• Review and vote on classified applications (moved to executive session)
• Discuss and plan COVID-19 graduation and ceremony

Bethel Regular ASB Meeting

The Bethel Advisory School Board will discuss an open ASB member seat, Gladys Jung Elementary eligibility policies and 6th grade celebration, BRHS graduation and baccalaureate, and a principal selection protocol modified for COVID-19 mandates. The meeting also includes routine adoption of agenda and minutes, oral reports, and board member comments.

• Discussion of filling an open ASB seat following a resignation
• Discussion of Gladys Jung Elementary eligibility policies and participation contract drafts
• Discussion of Gladys Jung Elementary 6th grade celebration
• Discussion of BRHS graduation ceremony and baccalaureate
• Discussion of BRHS principal selection protocol to meet COVID-19 mandates

JAAMS Regular ASB Meeting

The Advisory School Board met via teleconference to approve changes to the FY21 Master Calendar. The board also accepted the schedule for FY21 meetings, conferences, and events.

• FY21 Master Calendar amendment: moving Site Inservice Date from August 11 to August 12, 2020
• FY21 Master Calendar amendment: moving Teacher Work Day from August 12 to August 11, 2020
• FY21 Master Calendar amendment: moving Teacher Work Day from March 13 to March 20, 2020
• Acceptance of JAAMS FY21 Meetings, Conferences, & Events

The board approved changes to the FY21 Master Calendar regarding inservice and teacher work days. The board also accepted the FY21 schedule for meetings, conferences, and events.

• Approved April 7, 2020 meeting minutes (4-0)
• Approved adoption of May 5, 2020 agenda (4-0)
• Approved FY21 Master Calendar date changes for Site Inservice and Teacher Work Days (4-0)
• Approved JAAMS FY21 Meetings, Conferences, & Events as presented (4-0)

Public Hearing for FY21 Operating Budget

The Lower Kuskokwim School District holds a public hearing to discuss the FY21 Operating Budget and the Indian Education Application. The agenda includes only a welcome, discussion of these two items, and adjournment; no votes or decisions are listed.

• Public hearing for FY21 Operating Budget (discussion item)
• Public hearing for Indian Education Application (discussion item)

Special Board Meeting

The board entered an executive session to discuss legal and financial matters and then approved a demolition contract for the Kilbuck School site in Bethel, awarding Ahtna Global, LLC up to $2,488,461. The FY21 Assistant Superintendent contract for Edward Pekar was tabled pending further review. The meeting also included a discussion of the grading policy and adjourned at 7:03 PM.

• Award demolition contract to Ahtna Global, LLC, not to exceed $2,488,461 for Kilbuck School Site
• Table FY21 Assistant Superintendent contract for Edward Pekar
• Executive session on legal and financial matters
• Discussion of grading policy
• Adjournment at 7:03 PM

The Board approved a construction contract for the Kilbuck School Site Demolition Project in Bethel. The Board also approved the FY21 Assistant Superintendent's contract for Edward Pekar.

• Awarded Kilbuck School Site Demolition contract to Ahtna Global, LLC, not to exceed $2,488,461 (9-0)
• Approved FY21 Assistant Superintendent's contract for Edward Pekar (7-2)
• Approved motion to enter executive session for legal and financial matters (7-0)

Special Board Meeting

The Lower Kuskokwim School District Board of Education held a special meeting on April 23, 2020, acting on several items. They postponed a $2,488,461 demolition contract for Kilbuck School to a special meeting on April 27, and also postponed the assistant superintendent's contract for Edward Pekar. The board approved non-standard contracts for remote workers Kimberly Abolafia and Andrea Pokrzywinski, and approved two vehicle purchases totaling $99,262 from Chevrolet of Bellevue.

• Postponed $2,488,461 Kilbuck School Site Demolition Contract to April 27 special meeting
• Postponed FY21 Assistant Superintendent contract for Edward Pekar (7-2 vote)
• Approved non-standard remote worker contracts for Kimberly Abolafia and Andrea Pokrzywinski
• Approved $49,631 superintendent vehicle purchase from Chevrolet of Bellevue
• Approved $49,631 Akula School vehicle purchase from Chevrolet of Bellevue

The Board approved two vehicle purchases from Chevrolet of Bellevue and non-standard contracts for two remote workers. Decisions regarding the Kilbuck School Site Demolition contract and the Assistant Superintendent's contract were postponed to a later meeting.

• Postponed Kilbuck School Site Demolition contract with Ahtna Global, LLC (up to $2,488,461) to April 27 (9-0)
• Postponed FY21 Assistant Superintendent contract for Edward Pekar to April 27 (7-2)
• Approved non-standard contracts for remote workers Kimberly Abolafia and Andrea Pokrzywinski (9-0)
• Approved purchase of Superintendent vehicle from Chevrolet of Bellevue not to exceed $49,631.00 (9-0)
• Approved purchase of Akula School vehicle from Chevrolet of Bellevue not to exceed $49,631.00 (9-0)

Regular ASB Meeting

The Chief Paul Memorial School Advisory School Board will hold a regular meeting on April 16, 2020, in Kipnuk, AK. The board may enter executive session to discuss site administrator evaluation, student discipline, classified staff hiring, and board member discipline or removal. Action items include reviewing and approving the FY2021 site calendar and budget, including special revenue funds such as Indian Education and Title I-A allocations. Several reports are listed as not applicable due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

• Executive session allowed for site administrator evaluation, student discipline, classified staff hiring, board member discipline, and removal.
• Action items include FY2021 site calendar review, approval, and signing.
• Classified applications to be reviewed and voted on in executive session.
• FY2021 site budget review, approval, and signing, plus special revenue budget including Indian Education, Title-I-A Tier II, and Title I-A 1% Parent Involvement set-aside funds.
• Previous minutes from February 26, 2020 to be approved.

Special Board Meeting

The Lower Kuskokwim School District Board of Education held a special meeting via teleconference. The board moved into executive session to discuss a fuel contract, then voted to approve a one-year extension of the 2020 fuel contract with Vitus Marine for delivery to Area 2 villages, citing historically low fuel prices. The vote was 8-1.

• Approved a one-year extension of the 2020 fuel contract with Vitus Marine for delivery to Area 2 villages
• Board entered executive session to discuss matters affecting district finances
• Meeting held via teleconference with call-in number and access code provided
• Roll call and quorum established at the start of the special session

The Board approved one-year extensions of the 2020 fuel contracts for Vitus Marine and Delta Western to utilize low fuel prices. These decisions followed a discussion in executive session regarding district finances.

• Approved one-year extension of 2020 fuel contract to Vitus Marine for Area 2 delivery (8-1)
• Approved one-year extension of 2020 fuel contract to Delta Western for Area 1 delivery (8-1)
• Approved motion to enter Executive Session to discuss district finances (7-0)

Regular ASB Meeting

The Nightmute Advisory School Board will consider entering executive session for site administrator evaluation, student discipline, staff hiring, and board member discipline. The board will also discuss reports on school closure, a new teacher, an anti-bullying app, and a parent committee budget with $154.21 remaining. Action items include an ASB action plan and budget revision.

• School closed for rest of year; students receive weekly classwork packets
• New teacher Kelly Payne hired for 6-12 grade math/science
• Anti-bullying/suicide app STOPit being piloted by Jim Biela and Georgia Berry
• Parent & Family Engagement Committee has $154.21 remaining after incentives purchases
• Board may move into executive session for student discipline, staff hiring, and member removal

The board adopted the meeting agenda and noted that a budget revision was signed. The site Administrator reported that artist Clayton Connor was chosen for the 1% Art project. The board also held an executive session from 7:37 pm to 7:51 pm.

• Adopted the agenda
• Selected artist Clayton Connor for 1% Art project

Bethel Regular ASB Meeting

The Bethel Advisory School Board met via Zoom and approved FY21 budgets for M.E. School, GJE, and BRHS. They also approved third and final readings of an indoor recess policy and parent-teacher compacts for all three schools. Discussion items included staffing and BRHS graduation, grades, and credit. Several previously planned ASB action plan events were canceled.

• Approval of FY21 budgets for ME, GJE, and BRHS
• Third and final reading of Elementary Indoor Recess Policy
• Third and final readings of parent-teacher compacts for ME, GJE, BRHS
• Discussion on BRHS Graduation, Grades, and Credit
• Approval of GJE 521 account request and FY20 budget revision

The board approved the FY 21 budgets for ME, GJE, and BRHS, along with budget revisions for GJE. Members also passed the third and final readings of the Elementary Indoor Recess Policy and parent-teacher compacts for three schools.

• Approved FY 21 Budgets for ME, GJE, and BRHS (5-0)
• Approved Elementary Indoor Recess Policy 3rd reading (6-0)
• Approved ME Parent-Teacher Compact 3rd reading (5-0)
• Approved GJE Parent-Teacher Compact 3rd reading (5-0)
• Approved BRHS Parent-Teacher Compact 3rd reading (5-0)
• Approved GJE 521 account request for $55,000 (5-0)
• Approved FY 20 Budget Revisions for GJE (5-0)
• Accepted February 2020 and February 27, 2020 meeting minutes (6-0)

April Regular ASB Meeting

The Toksook Bay Advisory School Board meets in regular session at Nelson Island School. The board may move into executive session for up to five specific purposes including staff evaluation, student discipline, and personnel matters. Open session items include a COVID-19 update, school security update, and review of the FY21 school calendar.

• Possible executive session for evaluation of Site Administrator (BP 8244)
• Possible executive session for student disciplinary action or truancy (BP 8235, BP 5113)
• COVID-19 update as an action item
• School security update
• School Calendar FY21 discussion

JAAMS Regular ASB Meeting

The Advisory School Board will meet in regular session and may move into executive session to discuss the site administrator evaluation, a student disciplinary action, classified staff hiring, and possible board member discipline or removal. The board will also consider adopting minutes from previous meetings and discuss a new agenda template.

• Executive session for evaluation of site administrator (BP 8244)
• Executive session for student disciplinary action (BP 8235) or truancy (BP 5113)
• Executive session for classified staff hiring recommendation (BP 8242)
• Adoption of March 3, 2020 regular meeting minutes and March 31, 2020 special meeting minutes
• Discussion of new agenda template

The Associated Student Body (ASB) met to approve previous meeting minutes and the current agenda. Members received a presentation on the Alaska Close-up program and reviewed a new agenda template.

• Approved March 3, 2020, Regular Meeting Minutes (4-0)
• Approved March 31, 2020, Special Meeting Minutes (4-0)
• Approved April 7, 2020, meeting agenda (4-0)

Regular Board Meeting

The Lower Kuskokwim School District Board of Education approved multiple action items, including a $31.9 million construction contract for the Eek School renovation and addition, a $1.07 million K-12 math curriculum adoption, a $130,959 art project for Nightmute School, and a $174,444 janitorial supply contract. The board also passed Resolution 20-06, temporarily suspending or modifying policies due to the COVID-19 public health emergency, and approved a waiver of high school graduation requirements for spring 2020 seniors. All decisions were made during the regular meeting on April 2-3, 2020.

• Awarded construction contract to UIC for Eek School Renovation and Addition Project #GR-19-002 and 20-001, not to exceed $31,906,103.
• Approved purchase of K-12 mathematics materials not to exceed $1,071,208.13.
• Awarded Nightmute School art project contract to Clayton Connor (Alaska Art Colony) for $130,959.
• Approved janitorial bid contract to KC Supply for $174,444.80 for April 16, 2020 to April 15, 2021.
• Passed Resolution 20-06 temporarily authorizing suspension of policies to ensure health, safety, and welfare during the state-declared public health emergency.

The Board approved a major construction contract for the Eek School and adopted an emergency resolution to modify policies during the public health emergency. Other actions included approving a new K-12 math curriculum and adjusting high school graduation requirements for seniors.

• Awarded Eek School Renovation and Addition contract to UIC not to exceed $31,906,103
• Approved Resolution 20-06 Emergency Resolution to suspend/modify policies during health emergency
• Approved K-12 mathematics materials purchase not to exceed $1,071,208.13
• Approved waiver of BP 6146.1 graduation requirements for spring 2020 seniors
• Awarded Nightmute School art project contract to Clayton Connor not to exceed $130,959
• Approved janitorial bid contract to KC Supply not to exceed $174,444.80
• Approved second reading of FY21 District-Wide Operating Budget
• Approved non-standard contracts for Mandaree Sorg and April Blevins

JAAMS ASB Special Meeting

The Joann A. Alexie Memorial School Advisory School Board held a special meeting on March 31, 2020, to consider executive session topics and take action on the 090 FY21 Budget. The board voted unanimously to approve the budget. The meeting also included procedural items such as adoption of the agenda and adjournment.

• Approved the 090 FY21 Budget by a 4-0 vote (motion by David Nicholai, second by Paul Waska)
• Possible executive session topics included site administrator evaluation, student discipline, classified staff hiring, board member discipline, and removal of a member
• Agenda lists a budget document (090 BudgetFY21.pdf) and other informational items such as Mega Data Dashboard and ASB Action Plan
• Meeting held at Joann A. Alexie Memorial School in Atmautluak, AK

The JAAMS ASB met to review and approve the budget for the upcoming school year. Site Administrator LeAnn A. presented the budgeted positions and funding changes.

• Approved 090 FY21 Budget (4-0)
• Adopted the meeting agenda (4-0)

Regular ASB Meeting

The Lower Kuskokwim School District Advisory School Board will hold a regular meeting on March 30, 2020, postponed from March 18, 2020. After standard procedural items, the board will consider a calendar change for a make‑up snow day, review the budget, and plan the 2020/2021 school calendar.

• Calendar Change – Make‑up Snow Day
• Budget discussion
• Calendar 2020/2021 planning
• Adoption of agenda
• Adoption of 01/22/2020 minutes

The ASB approved the budget and the 2020/2021 calendar. A calendar change for a make-up snow day was also approved.

• Approved make-up snow day calendar change
• Approved budget (4-0)
• Approved 2020/2021 calendar (4-0)
• Adopted agenda (4-0)
• Adopted 01/22/2020 minutes (4-0)

ASB Budget Presentation

The Toksook Bay Advisory School Board will hold a special session to present and approve the ASB budget and the FY21 calendar. The board may also move into executive session to discuss personnel, student discipline, and board member matters.

• Budget presentation and approval of ASB budget
• Approval of FY21 calendar
• Possible executive session to evaluate site administrator
• Possible executive session on student disciplinary action or truancy
• Possible executive session on classified staff hire recommendation

The board met to review and vote on the ASB budget. The budget was approved unanimously.

• Approved budget (5-0)

Special Board Meeting

The Lower Kuskokwim School District Board of Education is holding a special session to discuss the coronavirus disease (COVID-19). The board may also enter executive session and take action on related matters.

• Discussion of Coronavirus Disease (COVID-19)

Regular ASB Meeting

The Nightmute Advisory School Board will hold a regular meeting with procedural items and reports. The board may move into executive session to discuss site administrator evaluation, student discipline, classified staff hire, and board member discipline. Reports include completion of WIDA and YPT testing, the boys basketball team's inability to attend the Island Tournament, and a pilot of the STOPit anti-bullying app. The board will also hear about the 1% Art project featuring artist Clayton Connor and the need for elder photographs.

• WIDA and YPT testing completed
• Boys basketball team unable to attend Island Tournament
• Pilot of STOPit anti-bullying, harassment, suicide app in Nightmute
• 1% Art project: artist Clayton Connor chosen, elder photos needed
• Adoption of ASB Action Plan

The meeting originally scheduled for March 11, 2020, was moved to March 18, 2020. That rescheduled meeting did not take place due to school closures caused by the COVID-19 epidemic.

Regular ASB Meeting

The Toksook Bay Advisory School Board will hold a regular meeting on March 10, 2020, at Nelson Island School. The board may enter executive session to discuss site administrator evaluation, student discipline, staff hiring, and board member discipline. Open session items include action on student travel for basketball/NYO, a school security update, the FY21 school calendar, and the school weather policy. A new ASB member will be sworn in.

• Swearing in of a new ASB member
• Action on student travel for basketball/NYO
• School security update
• Discussion of FY21 school calendar
• Discussion of school weather policy

Special ASB Meeting

The Kuinerrarmiut Elitnaurviat Advisory School Board will hold a special meeting to fill two vacant board seats, process a resignation, and appoint a replacement for that seat. The board will also seat newly elected members and elect a chairman and co-chairman.

• Appoint board members to fill two vacant seats
• Accept resignation of a current board member
• Appoint board member to fill vacancy from resignation
• Administer oath of office for newly elected board members
• Nominate and elect chairman and co-chairman

The board entered an executive session to discuss the hiring of a classified one-on-one aide. Following the session, the board directed Principal Peggie Price to interview three selected applicants.

• Approved motion to enter executive session to discuss hiring of classified one-on-one aide
• Approved motion to exit executive session
• Directed Principal Peggie Price to interview applicants Renae Smith, Gloria Cleveland, and Theodora Smith

Regular Board Meeting

The Lower Kuskokwim School District Board of Education met on March 4-5, 2020, conducting an executive session and then approving several action items. These included a $124,150 phone system upgrade from Alaska Communications, a $50,000 contract for Yugtun app development, a $42,849 truck purchase for pupil transportation, and a budget revision. The board also received reports on school programs, accreditation, and other administrative matters.

• Approved MOA with Christopher Liu up to $50,000 for Yugtun app development
• Approved budget revision for pupil transportation
• Approved equipment request for 2020 Chevrolet 3500HR truck up to $42,849.05
• Approved purchase of Mitel PBX phone upgrade up to $124,150 from Alaska Communications
• Approved consent agenda including personnel actions and grants

The Board approved several high-cost equipment requests for IT infrastructure and pupil transportation. It also authorized a contract for the Yugtun App and approved various student trips and policy revisions.

• Approved $235,935 purchase of 70 Cisco Catalyst 9200L switches (Unanimous)
• Approved $124,150 for Mitel PBX Phone hardware and software upgrades (Unanimous)
• Approved MOA with Christopher Liu for Yugtun App not to exceed $50,000 (Unanimous)
• Approved $42,849.05 for 2020 Chevrolet 3500HR for Pupil Transportation (6-2)
• Approved budget revision for Pupil Transportation (6-2)
• Approved Tuntutuliak graduating seniors trip to Anchorage and BRHS Wrestling trip to Virginia Beach (Unanimous)
• Approved second readings of 36 Board Policy revisions (Unanimous)
• Approved early graduation requests for students H.S. and E.M. (Unanimous)

JAAMS Regular ASB Meeting

The Atmautluak Advisory School Board met on March 3, 2020, and approved the FY21 JAAMS School Calendar. The board also moved into executive session to discuss evaluation of the site administrator, student disciplinary actions, and classified staff hiring. Additional actions included approving the previous meeting minutes, the agenda, and results from executive session.

• Approved FY21 JAAMS School Calendar (action item B)
• Executive session held for site administrator evaluation (BP 8244) and student discipline (BP 8235, BP 5113)
• Approved minutes from February 4, 2020 regular meeting
• Discussed JAAMS Fiddle Festival (discussion item A)
• Reviewed chronic attendance report and Mega Data Dashboard (information items)

The Advisory School Board approved the FY21 JAAMS School Calendar and the results of an executive session regarding the Site Administrator's evaluation. Members also discussed student dropout concerns and the potential hosting of a Fiddle Dance in April.

• Approved February 4, 2020 meeting minutes (5-0)
• Approved March 2, 2020 meeting agenda (5-0)
• Approved results from Executive Session regarding Site Administrator evaluation (5-0)
• Approved FY21 JAAMS School Calendar (5-0)

Budget Advisory Committee Meeting

The Lower Kuskokwim School District Budget Advisory Committee will meet to discuss and review the FY21 budget assumptions. No votes or decisions are scheduled; the meeting is primarily a discussion session.

• Review of FY21 Budget Assumptions

Bethel ASB Special Meeting

The Bethel Advisory School Board held a special meeting on February 27, 2020, at Bethel Regional High School. The board voted unanimously to recommend the 2020-2021 school calendar for Bethel Regional High School, Gladys Jung Elementary, and M.E. School. Members also discussed an ASB Action Plan community forum.

• Vote to recommend 2020-2021 school calendar for BRHS, GJE, and ME schools; motion carried with 4 yeas (Alvin Jimmy, Dolly Boney, Nili Sundown, Dalarie Peters)
• Discussion of ASB Action Plan community forum

The board recommended the 2020-2021 school year calendars for BRHS, GJE, and ME. Members also discussed a community forum action plan focusing on student health and safety topics.

• Recommended 2020-2021 BRHS, GJE, and ME calendars (4-0)

Regular ASB Meeting

The Chief Paul Memorial School Advisory School Board meets in regular session on February 26, 2020 in Kipnuk. They will consider approving previous minutes, hear an update on the girls basketball tournament, and receive presentations on CNE-PAC representation and Mega Data Dashboard. A classified staff hire vote is moved to executive session. Staff attendance for January is reported at only 14% for classified staff, while student attendance year-to-date is 91.34%.

• Classified staff attendance rate for January 2020: 14% (17 people out of required days)
• Student chronic attendance concerns: 6 students absent 10 or more days
• Action item: CNE-PAC new representative Daniel Mann presentation
• Classified applications to review and vote for hire (moved to executive session)
• Old business: High School Girls Basketball Tournament at CPMS

Special Board Meeting

The Lower Kuskokwim School District Board of Education held a special meeting and voted to appoint Kimberly Hankins as Superintendent of Schools. The board approved a 3-year contract from July 1, 2020 to June 30, 2023 with a starting salary of $155,000. The decision followed an executive session to discuss superintendent interviews.

• Board entered executive session to discuss superintendent interviews
• Approved 3-year superintendent contract for Kimberly Hankins at $155,000 per year
• Contract runs from July 1, 2020 to June 30, 2023
• Meeting held at LKSD Boardroom, 1004 Ron Edwards Way, Bethel, AK

The Board held a special meeting to conduct superintendent interviews in executive session. Following the session, the Board voted to appoint Kimberly Hankins to the position of Superintendent of Schools.

• Approved 3-year contract for Superintendent Kimberly Hankins from July 1, 2020 to June 30, 2023 at a starting salary of $155,000 (9-0)

Bethel Regular ASB Meeting

The Bethel Advisory School Board approved second readings of an Elementary Indoor Recess Policy and parent-teacher compacts for ME, BRHS, and GJE schools. The board also discussed superintendent interviews, the 2020-2021 school calendar, and an ASB action plan. An executive session was authorized for potential discussion of personnel, student discipline, and board member matters.

• Approved second reading of Elementary Indoor Recess Policy (wording changed from 'phase' to 'part')
• Approved second readings of parent-teacher compacts for ME, BRHS, and GJE schools
• Discussed superintendent interviews as part of hiring process
• Discussed 2020-2021 school calendar
• Authorized executive session for site administrator evaluation, student discipline, classified staff hiring, and board member discipline

The board approved second readings for parent-teacher compacts at ME, BRHS, and GJE schools. It also approved a wording change to the Elementary Indoor Recess Policy. The board discussed the 2020-2021 school calendar and superintendent interview process.

• Adopted the agenda (5-0)
• Approved January 21, 2020 meeting minutes (5-0)
• Approved wording change from 'phase' to 'part' in Elementary Indoor Recess Policy (4-0)
• Accepted second reading of ME parent-teacher compact (4-0)
• Accepted second reading of BRHS parent-teacher compact (4-0)
• Accepted second reading of GJE parent-teacher compact (4-0)

February 13, 2020 Reg. Meeting

The Lower Kuskokwim School District board met on Feb 13, 2020 and approved a revision to the 2019‑2020 school calendar. The change adds a school day that had been canceled for a March dance festival, with the motion passing 4‑0. The board also considered a travel request for the high school snow‑machine team to Newtok and discussed actions such as a parent‑parent night on March 16 and the superintendent candidate interview process.

• Calendar revision adds a school day previously canceled for the March dance festival (motion 4‑0).
• Motion to approve HS Snow Machine Team travel to Newtok (pending approval).
• Superintendent candidate interview invitation extended to two applicants, Kimberly Hankins and Brett Sterling.
• Parent‑Parent Night scheduled for March 16, 2020 to address chronic absenteeism.
• CNE‑PAC report noted slight decline in bullying and raised attendance concerns.

JAAMS Regular ASB Meeting

The Joann A. Alexie Memorial School Advisory School Board approved FY21 CSI/TSI school improvement funds, a March 28 Saturday school make-up date, and a new school mask design. The board also discussed items including the FY21 proposed calendar, the Atmautluak summit, and superintendent candidate questions. The meeting included an executive session for potential evaluation of the site administrator, student discipline, and classified staff hiring.

• Executive session for potential evaluation of site administrator, student discipline, and classified staff hiring
• Approval of March 28, 2020 Saturday school make-up date
• Approval of CSI/TSI school improvement funds for FY21
• Approval of new school mask design for outside building
• Discussion of FY21 proposed calendar and superintendent candidates' questions

The ASB approved the FY21 CSI/TSI School Improvement Funds and a new mask design for the outside of the building. The board also set March 28, 2020, as a Saturday School make-up day. Other items discussed included the FY21 proposed calendar and the Atmautluak Summit Meeting.

• Approved January 14, 2020 meeting minutes (4-0)
• Approved February 13, 2020 agenda (4-0)
• Approved results from Executive Session (4-0)
• Approved March 28, 2020 as Saturday School make-up day (4-0)
• Approved CSI/TSI School Improvement Funds FY21 (4-0)
• Approved new mask design for outside building design (4-0)

Regular ASB Meeting

The Nightmute Advisory School Board is holding a regular meeting on Feb 12, 2020. They will hear reports on student activities and fundraising, then consider action items including a budget revision and revised calendar. The board may also move into executive session to discuss administrator evaluation, student discipline, and new hires.

• Action items: ASB Action Plan, Budget Revision, and Revised Calendar
• Report on Nightmute ME basketball tournament income: $3,494 cash, $1,158.50 cards ($4,592.50 total); $390 paid to referees
• Report on Edna and Paul fundraising tournament total income: $3,868.90
• Grant money of $3,895.10 reported for building a deck and purchasing playground equipment
• Executive session possible for student attendance, administrator evaluation, and new hires

The board approved changes to the site in-service and Chiefs day dates to create a four-day weekend and cover a weather-related school closure. Members agreed to add a reading focus and reading circle challenge to the ASB Action Plan. Budget revisions were tabled until April.

• Approved calendar changes for site in-service and Chiefs day
• Added reading focus and reading circle challenge to ASB Action Plan
• Tabled budget revisions to April

Regular ASB Meeting

The Akula Elitnaurvik Advisory School Board will meet on February 11, 2020 at 6:00pm. After establishing a quorum, the board may move into executive session to discuss evaluation of the site administrator, student disciplinary or truancy actions, classified staff hiring, or disciplining/removing board members. The board will also consider action items including the FY21 calendar, a dance festival overview, and art contest judging.

• Possible executive session for site administrator evaluation (BP 8244)
• Possible executive session for student disciplinary or truancy action (BP 8235, 5113)
• Possible executive session for classified staff hire recommendation (BP 8242)
• Action item: FY21 calendar overview
• Action item: LKSD Dance Festival overview

Regular ASB Meeting

The Toksook Bay Advisory School Board will hold a regular session and may enter an executive session to evaluate the Site Administrator, address student disciplinary matters, interview a classified staff candidate, and consider discipline or removal of board members. In the open session, the board will discuss moving the graduation ceremony to Friday, May 15, 2020, a student travel request for basketball, acceptance of a board member resignation, and selection of a new board member. The meeting also includes routine reports, correspondence, and scheduling of a mandatory‑reporting work session.

• Evaluation of the Site Administrator as executive officer (BP 8244)
• Disciplinary action of a student for behavior (BP 8235) or truancy (BP 5113)
• Interview and recommendation for a classified staff hire (BP 8242)
• Disciplining or removal of Advisory School Board members (BP 8370, 8210, 8133.1)
• Move graduation to Friday, May 15, 2020

The board accepted the resignation of board member Molly Charlie and announced that the position would be posted for a new member. The meeting also included reports on student travel, internships, and upcoming testing.

• Approved agenda (1 LM 2 JH)
• Approved previous meeting minutes (1 LM 2 JH)
• Accepted resignation of board member Molly Charlie
• Scheduled work session for February 17 at 1 PM

January 29, 2020 Work Session and January 30, 2020 Regular Board Meeting

The Board of Education will hold a work session on January 29 followed by a regular meeting on January 30. Discussions include the Kuskokwim Learning Academy, superintendent search reports, and various school reports.

• MOA with Newtok Village Council to lease Mertarvik Evacuation Center for student housing up to $122,133.33
• Kuskokwim Learning Academy information session
• Superintendent's Search Committee Report
• Early Graduation Requests
• Napakiak Relocation Report

The Board approved a $703,076 participating share for the Eek K-12 School renovation design and a lease for student housing at the Mertarvik Evacuation Center. Other actions included approving dorm meal services, a senior class trip to Los Angeles, and various board policy revisions.

• Approved $703,076 participating share for Eek K-12 School Renovation/Addition Design
• Approved MOA with Newtok Village Council to lease Mertarvik Evacuation Center (not to exceed $122,133.33)
• Approved MOA with Yuut Elitnaurviat for dorm meals and snacks (not to exceed $66,787.50)
• Approved Newtok senior class trip to Los Angeles, CA
• Approved first readings of 36 board policies and administrative regulations
• Approved revised FY21 Master Calendar
• Approved employment waivers for Edna Tulik and Jimmie Tulik
• Postponed Mitel PBX Phone Upgrade until BP 3311 is completed

ASB Meeting

The Toksook Bay Advisory School Board will hold a regular meeting and then move into executive session to discuss a site administrator evaluation, student disciplinary action or truancy, a classified staff hire (Teacher Aide III), possible discipline of board members, and removal of an ASB member. The board will also consider early graduation for a student. The meeting is procedural with no public hearings or financial decisions listed.

• Executive session to evaluate the Site Administrator
• Executive session for student disciplinary action or truancy
• Interviewing and recommendation of a classified staff hire (Teacher Aide III)
• Discussion of early graduation for a student
• Possible disciplinary action or removal of an ASB member

The board met in executive session to address personnel and student matters. The board approved the early graduation of Emily Martin.

• Approved early graduation for Emily Martin (3-0)
• Hired Susie Carl as Associate Teacher

Regular ASB Meeting

The Chief Paul Memorial School Advisory School Board will meet in regular session to discuss updates on old business items including a book fair, volleyballs, scoreboard relocation, and a t-shirt fundraiser ($20-$25). Action items include appointing a new CNE-PAC representative, reviewing a Mega Data dashboard, approving basketball transportation fuel expenses, and voting on classified staff hires. The board may move into executive session to discuss site administrator evaluation, student discipline, staff hiring, board member discipline, or removal.

• Vote on classified staff applications for hire
• Appointment of Daniel Mann as new CNE-PAC representative
• Transportation fuel expense for high school boys' basketball round trip Kipnuk to Kwig
• T-shirt fundraiser for Class of 2020 graduation trip, shirts $20-$25
• Executive session topics: evaluation, discipline, hiring, board member removal

Strategic Team Meeting

The Lower Kuskokwim School District Board of Education Strategic Team will meet to discuss the district improvement plan, accreditation outcomes from Cognia, key measures, action plans, and the budgeting process. Items are listed as discussions, with no formal decisions scheduled. The meeting also covers parent and family engagement policy and ESSA grant input.

• Review of Cognia accreditation outcomes and areas for improvement
• Discussion of district improvement plan and ESSA grant input
• Review of key measures and action plans under strategic thinking model
• Discussion of parent and family engagement policy
• Discussion of budgeting process

Special Board Meeting

This special board meeting focuses on the superintendent selection process. After discussion of the selection process and determining an interview schedule, the board entered executive session to review applications. Following executive session, the board voted to invite applicants to Bethel for onsite interviews scheduled February 19th–21st, 2020.

• Executive session to review and evaluate applications for the superintendent position
• Motion to invite two to four applicants for onsite interviews on February 19–21, 2020
• Discussion of orientation to the selection process
• Determination of the on-site interview schedule
• Roll call and establishment of quorum

The Board held a special meeting to manage a selection process. Following an executive session to review applications, the Board voted to invite a set of applicants for on-site interviews in Bethel from February 19th to 21st, 2020.

• Approved motion to enter executive session to review applications (9-0)
• Approved motion to invite applicants for on-site interviews February 19th-21st, 2020 (9-0)

Board Policy Committee Meeting

The Lower Kuskokwim School District Board Policy Committee will hold a meeting to review a large set of board policies and administrative regulations. The discussion covers areas including nondiscrimination, school safety, student conduct, food service, and employee policies. No votes or decisions are scheduled; the meeting is purely a discussion item.

• Review of Board Policy 0410: Nondiscrimination In District Programs And Activities
• Review of Board Policy 0420: School-Based Management/Advisory School Boards
• Review of Board Policy 1312.2: Public Complaints Concerning Instructional Materials
• Review of Board Policy 4020: Drug And Alcohol-Free Workplace
• Review of Board Policy 5131: Conduct and Board Policy 5132: Dress And Grooming

Regular ASB Meeting

The Lower Kuskokwim School District Advisory School Board will adopt the agenda and the December 10, 2019 minutes, receive a SA report, hold an executive session, review the ASB Action Plan, and discuss a board member resignation and the addition of new board members. The meeting will conclude with setting the next meeting date and adjournment.

• Adopt agenda (motion by Grace Hill, seconded by Grace Friendly)
• Adopt 12/10/2019 minutes
• SA Report
• Resignation (new business item)
• New Board Members (new business item)

The board accepted Alexandria Henry as a School Board Member and approved an early graduation waiver for Helena Sam. The board also accepted an administrator evaluation and adopted the meeting agenda and previous minutes.

• Adopted agenda (3-0)
• Adopted 12/10/2019 minutes with corrections (3-0)
• Approved early graduation for Helena Sam (3-0)
• Accepted administrator evaluation (3-0)
• Accepted Alexandria Henry as a School Board Member (3-0)

ASB Meeting

The Toksook Bay Advisory School Board will hold a regular meeting, primarily convening in executive session to discuss personnel and student matters. The agenda includes evaluation of the site administrator, disciplinary action of a student, recommendation for classified staff hire (a teacher assistant), disciplining board members, and potential removal of a member. No other public business is listed beyond opening procedures and adjournment.

• Executive session to evaluate the Site Administrator
• Executive session to discuss disciplinary action of a student
• Interviewing and recommendation for classified staff hire (teacher assistant)
• Consideration of disciplining Advisory School Board members
• Potential removal of an ASB member from office

Regular ASB Meeting

The ASB board reviewed attendance data, noting a 38% chronic absenteeism rate. They also entered executive session to discuss classified hiring. The meeting included procedural items such as approving minutes and excusing absences.

• Chronic absenteeism reported at 38% as of January 9
• Executive session held to discuss classified hiring
• Three students recognized for qualifying for state speech in Juneau
• Discussion on cell phone use in classrooms and parent involvement
• Next meeting scheduled for February 11, 2020 at 5:30 PM

Bethel Regular ASB Meeting

The Bethel Advisory School Board will adopt the meeting agenda and approve the minutes from the November 19, 2019 meeting. It will receive reports from M.E. School, GJE, and BRHS. The board will discuss the Bethel ASB Action Plan, a Yugtun language program for grades 7‑12, several parent‑teacher compacts, and a late‑start day breakfast serving. The next meeting date and location are announced.

• Adopt the agenda (motion carried)
• Approve the November 19, 2019 meeting minutes (motion carried)
• Discussion of Bethel ASB Action Plan
• Discussion of BRHS 7‑12th Grade Yugtun Language program
• Discussion of Late Start Day – Breakfast Serving

The board approved the meeting agenda and the minutes from November 19, 2019. Members discussed an action plan to invite parents to elementary schools and start peer mentors at the high school to address chronic absenteeism. The board also conducted first readings of parent-teacher compacts for ME, BRHS, and GJE schools.

• Adopted the agenda (5-0)
• Approved November 19, 2019 meeting minutes (5-0)

Special Board Meeting

The Lower Kuskokwim School District Board of Education held a special meeting and voted unanimously to enter executive session to discuss matters that could adversely affect district finances, prejudice reputations, or are required by law to be confidential. The board also considered actions resulting from that closed session.

• Motion to enter executive session on legal and financial matters, carried with 9 yeas (Thor Williams, Wassilie Pleasant, and others).
• Possible actions resulting from executive session to be taken after closed discussions.

The Board entered an executive session to discuss legal and financial matters. No actions were taken resulting from that session. The meeting was adjourned at 7:59 PM.

• Approved motion to enter executive session (9-0)
• No action taken from executive session
• Approved motion to adjourn (9-0)

Regular ASB Meeting

The Nightmute Advisory School Board will discuss vandalism in school bathrooms, student lunch waste, and a $1,700 travel expense dispute from an unsanctioned basketball trip. They may also enter executive session to discuss staff evaluation, student discipline, and classified hire. Decisions on the ASB action plan and sports travel policy are expected.

• Discussion of vandalism: bathroom stall doors pulled off, walls marked, spitting in water fountains
• Discussion of student lunch waste: principal observed students throwing away full trays and milk
• Action item on sports travel: dispute over $1,700 flight cost for unsanctioned practice game in Chefornak; request for refund and local travel authority
• Report of $833 check received for a swing set; school to pay the remaining cost for summer installation
• Potential executive session for site administrator evaluation, student discipline, classified staff hire, or board member discipline/removal

The ASB approved the agenda and previous meeting minutes. Members agreed to file for a $400 NFS grant to plant trees on the school campus. The board discussed addressing school vandalism and student lunch food waste.

• Adopted agenda (passed)
• Approved previous meeting minutes (passed)
• Agreed to file for $400 NFS tree campus grant

Regular ASB Meeting

The Toksook Bay Advisory School Board holds a regular meeting with an executive session for confidential discussions on administrator evaluation, student discipline, and staff hiring. Public business includes approving minutes, receiving reports, and discussing student travel for basketball and a proposed graduation date of May 15, 2020.

• Executive session to evaluate the Site Administrator and discuss student disciplinary action (BP 8235/5113) and classified staff hire (BP 8242)
• Action item: student travel for basketball
• Discussion on moving graduation to Friday, May 15, 2020
• Discussion of scheduling a board work session on mandatory reporting

The board hired Victoria Maxie as a teacher assistant and approved student travel for basketball. The graduation date was set for May 15, 2020, at 2:00 PM. The board also approved the meeting agenda and previous meeting minutes.

• Hired Victoria Maxie as Teacher Assistant
• Approved student travel for basketball (5-0)
• Set graduation date for May 15, 2020, at 2:00 PM
• Approved agenda (5-0)
• Approved last meeting minutes (5-0)

JAAMS Regular ASB Meeting

The JAAMS Advisory School Board held a regular meeting, with the potential to move into executive session for discussion of site administrator evaluation, student discipline, classified staff hiring, and board member discipline. The board also approved the FY20 JAAMS Meetings, Conferences, & Events calendar and heard reports on the new school and site administrator.

• Executive session authorized for site administrator evaluation (BP 8244)
• Executive session for student disciplinary or truancy action (BP 8235, 5113)
• Executive session for classified staff hiring recommendation (BP 8242)
• Approval of FY20 JAAMS Meetings, Conferences, & Events calendar
• Adoption of December 3, 2019 regular meeting minutes

The ASB approved the meeting minutes from December 3, 2019, and the January 14, 2020, agenda. The board also approved the planned meetings, conferences, and events for the FY20 period. Members discussed delaying fundraiser planning until March due to basketball season.

• Approved December 3, 2019 Regular Meeting Minutes (3-0)
• Approved January 14, 2020 agenda (3-0)
• Approved upcoming FY20 JAAMS Meetings, Conferences, & Events (3-0)