Lower Kuskokwim School District public meetings in 2021

Regular Board Meeting

The Lower Kuskokwim School District Board will meet December 16-17 to receive a YKHC COVID update, enter executive session for personnel, legal, and Ayaprun Elitnaurvik School Build finances, and act on two MOAs for ANE grant sub-awards totaling $136,953. Reports from schools, audit, transportation, and capital projects are also on the agenda.

• MOA with Alaska Research and Evaluation Services for $63,733 for ANE grant sub-award (Sept 2021–Sept 2022)
• MOA with ASDN for $73,220 for ANE grant sub-award (Oct 2021–Sept 2022)
• YKHC COVID report with school guidance documents
• Executive session on financial matters for Ayaprun Elitnaurvik School Build
• Consent agenda including personnel actions and permission to receive grants

The Board approved the purchase of two teacher housing units in Mertarvik and entered into several grant-funded Memorandums of Agreement (MOAs). They also awarded a fuel contract to Crowley Fuels, LLC and approved a lobbying contract for 2022.

• Approved purchase of two teacher housing units in Mertarvik for up to $520,000
• Approved 2022 fuel contract with Crowley Fuels, LLC for Bethel and Villages
• Approved MOA with Orutsarmiut Native Council for ALIS Grant up to $1,411,394
• Approved MOA with ASDN for GEAR UP grant sub-award up to $1,212,049
• Approved MOA with MetriTech Services for ANE grant sub-award up to $136,352.40
• Approved MOA with ASDN for ANE grant sub-award up to $73,220
• Approved MOA with Alaska Research and Evaluation Services for ANE grant up to $63,733
• Approved $30,000 lobbying contract with Jerry Reinwand for 2022

Kipnuk Regular ASB Meeting

The Kipnuk Advisory School Board will meet to discuss potential executive session topics including evaluation of the site administrator, student disciplinary actions, and classified staff hiring. The meeting also includes reports on staff and student attendance, noting that all students are on remote learning due to COVID and the community is in a RED lockdown.

• Possible executive session for evaluation of Site Administrator (BP 8244)
• Possible executive session for student disciplinary action or truancy (BP 8235/5113)
• Possible executive session for interviewing and recommending classified staff hire (BP 8242)
• Staff attendance reports for October 2020 marked N/A due to COVID-20 schedule
• All students on remote learning; community in RED lockdown

Akula Elitnaurvik Regular ASB Meeting

The Akula Elitnaurvik Advisory School Board will hold a regular meeting on December 14, 2021, in Kasigluk. After procedural items, the board may move into executive session to discuss evaluation of the site administrator, student disciplinary actions, classified staff hiring, and board member discipline. A discussion on an ice road is also scheduled.

• Possible executive session to evaluate site administrator (BP 8244)
• Possible executive session for student disciplinary action or truancy (BP 8235, 5113)
• Possible executive session to interview and recommend classified staff hire (BP 8242)
• Possible executive session to discipline or remove ASB members (BP 8370, 8210, 8133.1)
• Discussion item regarding an ice road

The board approved the meeting agenda and the minutes from November 11, 2021. Members discussed a proposed $15,000 ice road project and received a site administrator report regarding student behavior and sports. No final action was taken on the ice road funding.

• Approved meeting agenda (3-0)
• Adopted November 11, 2021 meeting minutes (3-0)
• Accepted Site Administrator Report

Board Policy Committee Meeting

The Lower Kuskokwim School District Board Policy Committee will meet for a procedural welcome and roll call, then conduct a review of numerous board policies and related documents. No specific actions or votes are indicated in the agenda. The meeting will conclude with an adjournment.

• Welcome, call to order and roll call (procedural)
• Review of Board Policies, including BB 9000 Role of Board Members, BB 9010 Public Statements, BB 9020 Board Standards, BB 9110 Board Membership, BB 9220 School Board Elections, BB 9270 Conflict of Interest, BB 9310 Policy Manual, and others
• Adjournment

JAAMS Regular ASB Meeting

The Joann A. Alexie Memorial School Advisory School Board will meet via teleconference on December 6, 2021. After establishing a quorum, the board may move into executive session to discuss site administrator evaluation, student disciplinary action, classified staff hiring, and board member discipline or removal. The meeting also includes adoption of previous minutes, public testimony via email, and review of several information items including COVID-19 protocols and discipline plans.

• Possible executive session for evaluation of Site Administrator (BP 8244)
• Possible executive session for student disciplinary action (BP 8235) or truancy (BP 5113)
• Possible executive session for interviewing classified staff hire (BP 8242)
• Possible executive session for disciplining or removing ASB members (BP 8370, 8210, 8133.1)
• Adoption of November 15, 2021, meeting minutes

The board approved the minutes from the November 15, 2021, meeting and the current meeting agenda. Principal LeAnn Aper reported that the school returned to in-school learning on December 6, 2021, but will return to remote learning for January and February.

• Approved November 15, 2021, meeting minutes (3-0)
• Approved meeting agenda (3-0)

Regular ASB Meeting

The Chefornak Advisory School Board decided to split kindergarten students into two cohorts to maintain 3-foot distancing. The board also hired Dawson Erik as a non-instructional aide after executive session. They discussed student letters about food portions and evaluated the site administrator.

• Kindergarten split into Cohorts A (8:50am–12pm) and B (12:30–3:30pm) with cleaning between
• Hired Dawson Erik as a Non-Instructional Aide
• Student letters about school food portion sizes were read
• Parent letter requested kindergarten cohorts due to large class size and distancing challenges
• Evaluated Site Administrator performance

Regular ASB Meeting

The Lower Kuskokwim School District Advisory School Board will meet virtually on November 18, 2021. After establishing a quorum, the board may move into an executive session to consider several matters, including evaluation of the Site Administrator, student disciplinary actions, staff hiring recommendations, disciplining board members, and removal of a board member. The meeting also includes routine items such as adoption of the October 26 minutes, adoption of the agenda, and reports from M.E. School, GJE, and BRHS. No decisions are recorded in the agenda.

• Evaluation of the Site Administrator (BP 8244)
• Disciplinary action of a student (BP 8235)
• Interview and recommendation of classified staff hire (BP 8242)
• Disciplining individual board members (BP 8370, 8210)
• Removal of an ASB member from office (BP 8133.1)

Regular ASB Meeting

The Lower Kuskokwim School District Advisory School Board will adopt the agenda, approve previous meeting minutes, and address several action items. These include adopting a policy on holding sports activities on funeral days, filling an ASB vacancy, and electing a vice chairman. A discussion on professional boundaries and an executive session to evaluate the Site Administrator are also scheduled.

• Adopt policy on sports on funeral day (Action Item)
• Address ASB vacancy (Action Item)
• Election of vice chairman (Action Item)
• Discuss professional boundary (Discussion Item)
• Executive session to evaluate Site Administrator (Executive Session)

The board approved the meeting agenda and the minutes from the October 13, 2021, regular meeting. Members discussed sports, stipends, and the possibility of students writing donation letters to companies. The board entered an executive session for an SA evaluation.

• Approved agenda with one addition (carried)
• Approved 10/13/21 regular meeting minutes (carried)
• Tabled sports on funeral day policy until next meeting
• Deferred election of Vice Chairman until next meeting

Special Board Meeting

The Lower Kuskokwim School District Board of Education held a special meeting, largely procedural, to seat newly elected members and administer oaths of office. The board voted unanimously to approve the Ayaprun Elitnaurvik Charter Renewal Application. Public comment was limited to agenda items.

• Approved Ayaprun Elitnaurvik Charter Renewal Application (unanimous vote, 9 yeas)
• Administered oath of office to newly elected board members
• Held public comment limited to listed agenda items
• Adjourned at 6:06 PM

The board approved the Ayaprun Elitnaurvik Charter Renewal Application. Additionally, Deanna Latham took the oath of office as a newly elected board member.

• Approved Ayaprun Elitnaurvik Charter Renewal Application (9-0)
• Deanna Latham took the oath of office

JAAMS Regular ASB Meeting

The JoAnn A. Alexie Memorial School Advisory School Board met via teleconference on November 15, 2021, approving the evaluation of the site administrator as executive officer and adopting the minutes from October 19. The board also moved into executive session to discuss personnel evaluations, student discipline, classified staff hiring, and board member discipline. Public testimony was accepted via email due to COVID-19 concerns.

• Approval of the Evaluation of the Site Administrator as executive officer of the Advisory School Board
• Adoption of the October 19, 2021 meeting minutes
• Executive session topics: site administrator evaluation, student discipline/truancy, classified staff hiring, board member discipline, and removal of ASB member
• Public testimony encouraged via email due to COVID-19 social distancing
• Adoption of the meeting agenda

The Advisory School Board approved the evaluation of the Site Administrator following an executive session. The board also adopted the meeting agenda and the minutes from October 19, 2021.

• Approved evaluation of the Site Administrator (3-0)
• Approved October 19, 2021, meeting minutes (3-0)
• Approved the meeting agenda (3-0)

Akula Elitnaurvik Regular ASB Meeting

The Akula Elitnaurvik Advisory School Board held a regular meeting with procedural items including adopting minutes, seating board officers, and accepting the site administrator's report. The board then moved into executive session to discuss evaluation of the site administrator, student disciplinary action, classified staff hiring, and potential discipline or removal of board members. No specific votes on these executive session topics were recorded.

• Adopted minutes from October 12 and 20, 2021 meetings
• Re-elected Arnold Brink as chairperson and Nicholai Larson as vice chairperson
• Accepted the Site Administrator's report
• Entered executive session to discuss evaluation of the site administrator, student disciplinary action, staff hiring, and board member discipline/removal
• Left executive session at 6:43 p.m.

The Advisory School Board approved the meeting agenda and minutes from October 12 and 20. The board voted to maintain its current leadership and accepted the Site Administrator report. An executive session was held to evaluate the Site Administrator.

• Approved meeting agenda (4-0)
• Adopted October 12 minutes (4-0)
• Adopted October 20 minutes (4-0)
• Retained Arnold Brink as chairperson and Nicholai Larson as vice (4-0)
• Accepted Site Administrator report (4-0)
• Entered executive session at 6:34 to evaluate Site Administrator (4-0)
• Exited executive session at 6:43 (4-0)

November Regular ASB Meeting

The Lower Kuskokwim School District Advisory School Board will adopt its agenda, then move into an executive session to discuss several personnel and disciplinary matters. Items include evaluating the Site Administrator, student behavior or truancy disciplinary actions, a classified staff hire, and possible discipline or removal of board members. After the executive session the board will resume the regular session, adopt minutes from the previous meeting, and receive reports on COVID updates, maintenance, and vehicle status.

• Executive session to evaluate the Site Administrator (BP 8244)
• Executive session to consider student disciplinary action for behavior (BP 8235) or truancy (BP 5113)
• Executive session to interview and recommend a classified staff hire (BP 8242)
• Executive session to discuss disciplining individual board members (BP 8370, 8210)
• Executive session to consider removal of an ASB member from office (BP 8133.1)

The board met to adopt the meeting agenda and previous minutes. Members entered an executive session to discuss administrator evaluation before returning to the regular session. No other substantive actions were taken.

• Adopted the agenda (5-0)
• Adjourned to Executive Session for administrator evaluation (5-0)
• Adjourned to regular session (5-0)
• Adopted ASB minutes (5-0)

Regular Board Meeting

The Lower Kuskokwim School District Board of Education meets over two days to organize with newly elected members, elect board officers, and receive reports from schools and programs. The board will also enter executive session to discuss student representative selection, early graduation requests, litigation, and a personnel matter.

• Oath of office for newly elected board members
• Nominations and elections for Board President, Vice President, Secretary, and Treasurer
• YKHC COVID report presented
• Quinhagak School and Tununak School reports
• Consent agenda including personnel actions and permission to receive grants and funds

The Board voted to maintain current officers for President, Vice President, and Treasurer, while electing Hugh Dyment as Secretary. The Board also approved personnel actions and the receipt of grants and funds via the consent agenda.

• Maintained current Board President (8-0)
• Maintained current Board Vice President (8-0)
• Elected Hugh Dyment as Secretary (7-1)
• Maintained current Board Treasurer (8-0)
• Approved September 15, 2021 meeting minutes (8-0)
• Approved the meeting agenda (8-0)
• Approved personnel actions (8-0)
• Approved permission to receive grants and funds (8-0)

Board Work Session

The Board of Education is conducting a work session focused on board orientation. The meeting includes a review of the FY22 organizational chart and list of principals.

• Board Orientation discussion
• Review of FY22 Organizational Chart
• Review of FY22 Principals

October Special Meeting

The Lower Kuskokwim School District Advisory Board adopted its agenda and moved into an executive session. In that session the board considered several personnel matters, including evaluation of the site administrator and student disciplinary actions. The board nominated Theresa Therchik for the Teacher Aide III position and approved the nomination. The meeting then returned to regular session and was adjourned.

• Evaluation of the Site Administrator (BP 8244)
• Student disciplinary or truancy action (BP 8235, 5113)
• Interview and recommendation of classified staff hire (BP 8242)
• Nomination and approval of Teacher Aide III – Theresa Therchik
• Removal of an ASB member from office (BP 8133.1)

The board met for a special session and entered an executive session to discuss personnel. During this session, the board nominated Theresa Therchik for the position of Assistant NYO Coach.

• Nominated Theresa Therchik as Assistant NYO Coach (4-0)
• Adopted the meeting agenda (4-0)

Regular ASB Meeting

The Bethel Advisory School Board will meet virtually to discuss a second reading of the BRHS dress code, migrant education, construction reports, and AK STEPP reports. Action items include election of remaining officers and a discussion of Bethel Archery. The board may move into executive session to address administrator evaluation, student discipline, classified staff hire, and ASB member discipline or removal.

• Second reading of BRHS dress code
• Election of remaining officers
• Discussion of Bethel Archery
• Reports from BRHS, GJE, and M.E. School
• Possible executive session on administrator evaluation and student discipline

Regular ASB Meeting

The Advisory School Board (ASB) convened for a regular meeting and took action to hire Heather Mael as a Kindergarten Teacher Aide III and Kiera Mesak as a Teacher Aide III substitute for 3rd grade. The board also discussed ongoing staffing shortages, after-school tutoring, and plans to invite Elders to speak with students. Members reviewed the School Crisis Management Team and continued efforts to address chronic absenteeism.

• Hired Heather Mael (TA III-Kinder) and Kiera Mesak (Teacher Aide III for 3rd grade) after executive session
• Reported school still missing two certified teachers (1st and 3rd grade)
• Established a Working Agreement during the ASB Conference
• Planned to bring Elders to speak to students, separated by gender and grade level
• Continued calling students on the chronic absentee list provided by the school secretary

Special ASB Meeting

The Kuinerrarmiut Elitnaurviat Advisory School Board is holding a special session to appoint and swear in a new ASB member. The agenda also includes routine procedural items and a boilerplate list of possible executive session topics (e.g., administrator evaluation, student discipline, staff hiring). No other substantive decisions are listed.

• Appointment of a new Advisory School Board member (Action Item)
• Swearing in of the new ASB member
• Potential executive session for administrator evaluation, student discipline, or staff hiring (listed as standard boilerplate)
• Meeting is a special session held at Kuinerrarmiut Elitnaurviat in Quinhagak

Akula Elitnaurvik ASB Work Session

The Akula Advisory School Board held a work session on October 20, 2021 (scheduled for October 26) at Akula Elitnaurvik in Kasigluk. They discussed working norms and the AK STEPP program, then voted to approve the Akula Elitnaurvik AK STEPP comprehensive plan. The motion carried with three yeas.

• Approved Akula Elitnaurvik AK STEPP comprehensive plan
• Discussion of working norms
• Discussion of AK STEPP program
• Motion by Sam Tinker Sr, second by Leo Beaver
• Roll call established quorum

The Akula Elitnaurvik ASB reviewed working norms and FY22 Title 1 and AK STEPP planning documents. The board voted to approve the AK STEPP comprehensive plan.

• Approved Akula Elitnaurvik AK STEPP comprehensive plan (3-0)

JAAMS Regular ASB Meeting

The JoAnn A. Alexie Memorial School Advisory School Board holds a regular meeting by teleconference under COVID-19 precautions. The board may move into executive session to discuss site administrator evaluation, student disciplinary actions, classified staff hiring, board member discipline, or removal of a board member. Public testimony is accepted via email due to social distancing.

• Possible executive session on evaluation of site administrator (BP 8244)
• Possible executive session on student disciplinary action or truancy (BP 8235, 5113)
• Possible executive session on recommending classified staff hire (BP 8242)
• Adoption of minutes from September 20, 2021 meeting
• Reports on new school, SA report, and COVID-19 protocols

The board approved the minutes from the September 20, 2021, meeting and the current meeting agenda. Members received reports on the progress of the new school construction and the transition to remote learning due to COVID-19 cases.

• Approved September 20, 2021, minutes (3-0)
• Approved meeting agenda (3-0)

October Regular ASB Meeting

The Toksook Bay Advisory School Board held a regular meeting on October 19, 2021. The board adopted the agenda, elected Jennifer Henry as Vice President, Cecilia Chimiugak as Treasurer, and Essie Charlie as Secretary. The board may move into executive session to discuss site administrator evaluation, student discipline, classified staff hiring, board member discipline, and removal. Minutes from the September meeting were also adopted.

• Election of Jennifer Henry as Vice President (motion carried)
• Election of Cecilia Chimiugak as Treasurer (motion carried)
• Election of Essie Charlie as Secretary (motion carried)
• Possible executive session on site administrator evaluation, student discipline, classified staff hiring, board member discipline, and removal
• Adoption of September 21, 2021 meeting minutes

The ASB met to organize its board leadership and adopt the meeting agenda and previous minutes. The board appointed a President, Vice President, Treasurer, and Secretary.

• Adopted the agenda (3-0)
• Elected Harry Tulik as President
• Elected Jennifer Henry as Vice President (4-0)
• Elected Cecilia Chimuigak as Treasurer (4-0)
• Elected Essie Charlie as Secretary (4-0)
• Approved adoption of ASB minutes (4-0)

Board Policy Committee Meeting

The Lower Kuskokwim School District Board Policy Committee will meet to discuss and review a slate of board policies, including governance, philosophy, nondiscrimination, and crisis response. No decisions will be made at this meeting; it is a discussion-only item.

• Review of BP 0000 Concepts and Roles, BP 0100 Philosophy, BP 0101 Mission Statement, BP 0200 Goals for the School District
• Review of BP 0410 Nondiscrimination In District Programs and Activities and its exhibit
• Review of BP 0411 Service Animals, BP 0420 School-Based Management/Advisory School Boards
• Review of BP 0450 Crisis Response, BP 0500 Review and Evaluation
• Review of BP 0530 Discontinuation or Closure of Schools

Special ASB Meeting

The Chief Paul Memorial School Advisory Board will meet by conference call to conduct a special session. Items include a welcome, establishing quorum, adopting the agenda, an executive session, and other action items before adjourning.

• Welcome
• Establishment of quorum
• Adoption of agenda
• Executive session
• Action items

Regular ASB Meeting

The Kuinerrarmiut Elitnaurviat Advisory School Board will hold a regular meeting on October 13, 2021, in Quinhagak. The agenda includes discussion of the School Improvement Plan, Special Revenue Funds, an upcoming ASB conference, and COVID mitigation strategies. The board will also consider an executive session regarding a new employee.

• Discussion of School Improvement Plan
• Discussion of Special Revenue Funds
• Discussion of ASB Conference scheduled for October 23
• Discussion of COVID mitigation strategies
• Executive session for a new employee

The ASB swore in two new members and held reorganization elections for leadership. The board approved the meeting agenda and minutes from August 18 and September 29, 2021. Members discussed the school improvement plan, special revenue funds, and COVID-19 mitigation strategies.

• Sworn in new ASB members Tracy Pleasant and Amanda Mark
• Elected Tracy Pleasant as chairman (3-1)
• Vice chairman election resulted in a tie (2-2) between Pauline Matthew and Amanda Mark
• Approved meeting agenda
• Approved 08/18/21 regular meeting minutes
• Approved 09/29/21 regular meeting minutes

Akula Elitnaurvik Regular ASB Meeting

The Akula Elitnaurvik Advisory School Board will hold a regular meeting. After procedural items, the board may move into executive session to discuss evaluation of the site administrator, student disciplinary action, classified staff hiring, and board member discipline. The board also swore in three new members and tabled the selection of a chairperson.

• Swearing in of new ASB members Arnold Brink Sr., Nicholai Larson, and Jamie Tinker
• Potential executive session to evaluate the Site Administrator (BP 8244)
• Potential executive session to discuss student disciplinary action (BP 8235) or truancy (BP 5113)
• Potential executive session to interview and recommend classified staff hire (BP 8242)
• Motion to table the seating and chairperson selection for the board

The board approved the meeting agenda and the minutes from September 14, 2021. Members Arnold Brink Sr., Nicholai Larson, and Jamie Tinker were sworn in. A motion to table the discussion regarding board member terms and seating was approved.

• Approved agenda (4-0)
• Adopted September 14, 2021 minutes (4-0)
• Tabled discussion for board terms and seating (4-0)
• Adjourned meeting at 7:00 PM (4-0)

Regular ASB Meeting

The Tununak Advisory School Board will meet in regular session at Paul T. Albert Memorial School on October 7, 2021. After establishing a quorum, the board may enter executive session to discuss evaluation of the site administrator, student disciplinary actions, classified staff hiring, and potential board member discipline. The board will also hear reports from the principal, attendance, and discipline, and discuss the ASB election and action plan.

• Possible executive session for site administrator evaluation (BP 8244)
• Possible executive session for student disciplinary action (BP 8235) or truancy (BP 5113)
• Possible executive session for classified staff hire interview (BP 8242)
• Discussion of ASB election and action plan
• Adoption of minutes for September regular and special meetings

Regular ASB Meeting

The Chief Paul Memorial School Advisory School Board will hold a regular meeting. The board may move into executive session to discuss evaluation of the site administrator, student disciplinary action, classified staff hiring, and potential board member discipline. The agenda also includes staff and student attendance reports, noting that the community is in RED lockdown and all students are on remote learning due to COVID.

• Possible executive session on administrator evaluation (BP 8244), student discipline (BP 8235), truancy (BP 5113), classified staff hiring (BP 8242), board member discipline (BP 8370, 8210), or removal of a member (BP 8133.1)
• Student attendance report: community in the RED on lockdown
• All students on remote learning because of COVID
• Staff attendance reports marked N/A due to COVID-20 schedule

Regular ASB Meeting

The Kuinerrarmiut Elitnaurviat Advisory School Board will meet for a regular session with standard procedural items: adopting minutes from August 18, hearing a site administrator report, discussing an ASB agenda template, and potentially entering executive session for personnel, student discipline, or board member matters. No major decisions or public hearings are scheduled.

• Adoption of 08/18/21 regular meeting minutes
• Site Administrator report
• New business: ASB agenda template discussion
• Possible executive session for staff evaluation, student discipline, or classified staff hiring

The ASB adopted a new agenda template and the meeting agenda. The adoption of the August 18, 2021, meeting minutes was deferred to the next regular meeting in October.

• Adopted the agenda as written (All in favor)
• Deferred adoption of 08/18/21 meeting minutes to October meeting (All in favor)
• Adopted new ASB Agenda Template (All in favor)

Regular ASB Meeting

The Bethel Advisory School Board meets to discuss school reports, a dress code first draft for Bethel Regional High School, ASB elections and open seats, Title I program updates, and parent engagement policies. They may also enter executive session for personnel and disciplinary matters. Action items include accepting an ASB resignation.

• Discussion of BRHS dress code first draft
• ASB elections and open seats
• Title I program update with slides and feedback
• Parent Family Engagement Policies and Compact review
• Consideration of an ASB resignation

Regular ASB Meeting

The Lower Kuskokwim School District ASB meeting approved sports teams (basketball, NYO, cross-country) and travel, hired Elia Tulik as Teacher Aide III, and discussed student absenteeism. The board also reviewed a principal's report on pilot testing and the need for an ASB member on AKSTEPP. Actions included approving the agenda, minutes, and setting the next meeting for October 19, 2021.

• Approved sports teams and travel for Basketball, NYO, and Cross-Country
• Hired Elia Tulik as Teacher Aide III
• Discussed approving cross-country due to decreasing COVID cases in villages
• Principal reported pilot testing in Yugtun for grades 2-6 and need for ASB member on AKSTEPP
• Plan to call parents of chronic absentees to improve attendance

Regular ASB Meeting

The Nightmute Advisory School Board will meet in regular session to adopt the agenda, adopt the August 18, 2021 minutes, and receive reports on staff resignation, senior graduation status, weather‑related meal delivery disruptions, and a revised school calendar. After the public portion, the board may move into an executive session to evaluate the Site Administrator and consider other personnel matters. The meeting will also include discussion of applications and information about the next meeting.

• Evaluation of the Site Administrator (executive session)
• Ms. Berry's resignation and retirement intent
• Report on seniors eligible to graduate in May
• Report on meal delivery disruptions due to weather
• Discussion of school calendar change for full‑week instruction

The board approved the hiring of Emilda Joe as a library aide and Isadore Anthony as a Maintenance Mech I. The board also approved the meeting agenda and the minutes from August 18, 2021.

• Approved agenda
• Approved August 18, 2021 meeting minutes
• Approved hiring of Emilda Joe for library aide position
• Approved hiring of Isadore Anthony for Maintenance Mech I

September Regular ASB Meeting

The Toksook Bay Advisory School Board met in regular session on September 21, 2021. After establishing a quorum, the board moved into executive session to discuss evaluation of the site administrator, student disciplinary action, a classified staff hire, discipline of board members, and removal of an ASB member. Returning to open session, the board approved the hiring of Nellie Charles as a cafeteria employee and voted to revise the NI FY22 school calendar.

• Executive session topics: evaluation of site administrator, student discipline/truancy, classified staff hire, board member discipline, removal of ASB member
• Hiring of cafeteria employee Nellie Charles approved
• Revision of Nelson Island (NI) FY22 school calendar approved
• Adoption of meeting agenda and minutes (procedural)
• Board member comments and reports presented

The board approved the hiring of Nellie Charles as a cafeteria employee during an executive session. Additionally, the board voted to revise the NI FY22 school calendar.

• Hired Nellie Charles as Cafeteria Employee (3-0-1)
• Approved NI FY22 Calendar Revision (4-0)
• Adopted the meeting agenda (4-0)

JAAMS Regular ASB Meeting

The JoAnn A. Alexie Memorial School Advisory School Board will meet via teleconference to discuss and take action on FY22 School Goals and JAAMS Hiring Procedures. The board may also enter executive session to discuss administrator evaluation, student discipline, classified staff hiring, and board member discipline. Public testimony is accepted via email.

• Motion to approve FY22 School Goals passed 3-0
• Motion to approve JAAMS Hiring Procedures passed 3-0
• Possible executive session on site administrator evaluation, student discipline, and classified staff hiring
• Public testimony accepted via email to [email protected] due to COVID-19 precautions
• Information items include COVID-19 site plans and discipline plans for elementary and secondary students

The board approved the school's goals for fiscal year 2022 and established a new multi-step hiring process. The meeting also included reports on student attendance and COVID-19 protocols.

• Approved FY22 School Goals (3-0)
• Approved JAAMS Hiring Procedures (3-0)
• Adopted August 19, 2021 meeting minutes (3-0)
• Adopted the meeting agenda (3-0)

Regular Board Meeting

The board will vote on Resolution 22-02, authorizing up to $750,000 for teacher housing in Kasigluk-Akiuk. Other action items include a bus barn lease at $9,750/month, approval of an under-filled facilities manager position, and multiple board policy revisions. The agenda also includes a YKHC COVID-19 report and an executive session on personnel matters.

• Resolution 22-02 for teacher housing in Kasigluk-Akiuk up to $750,000
• Bus barn lease with Green Building Group at $9,750/month for the 21-22 school year
• Under-filled Bethel Facilities manager position approved for David Sparck
• Second and final readings of board policies BP 0520, AR 1312.1, BP 1340, BP 6146.3; second reading of AR 0410 and BP 3515.5; first reading of AR 5142.42
• Nomination of Clarence Daniel to the AASB Board of Directors

The Board approved funding for teacher housing in Kasigluk-Akiuk and a monthly lease for a bus barn. Other actions included approving personnel changes, board policy revisions, and a travel restriction for unvaccinated board members.

• Approved Resolution 22-02 for teacher housing in Kasigluk-Akiuk not to exceed $750,000
• Approved MOA with Green Building Group for bus barn rental not to exceed $9,750 per month
• Approved underfilled Bethel Facilities manager position for David Sparck
• Approved second/final readings of BP 0520, AR 1312.1, BP 1340, and BP 6146.3
• Approved second reading of AR 0410 and BP 3515.5 and first reading of AR 5142.42
• Nominated Clarence Daniel to the AASB Board of Directors
• Approved policy that board members not vaccinated for COVID-19 shall not travel out of district with LKSD funds
• Approved August 19, 2021 meeting minutes and the meeting agenda

Akula Elitnaurvik Regular ASB Meeting

The Akula Advisory School Board approved the Akula Elitnaurvik Discipline Plan for the 2021-22 school year and approved hosting sporting events. The board also moved into executive session to discuss staffing, site administrator evaluation, student discipline, and other personnel matters.

• Approved the Akula Elitnaurvik Discipline Plan for the 2021-22 school year
• Approved hosting sporting events at the school
• Moved into executive session for staffing and personnel matters (BP 8242, 8244, 8235, 5113, 8370, 8133.1)
• Heard a communication from Amparo Faraon (HS Math/Science)
• Adopted minutes from the August 10, 2021 meeting

The board approved the Akula Elitnaurvik Discipline plan for the 2021-22 school year and authorized the school to host sporting events. Members also reviewed site administrator reports regarding student enrollment, graduation rates, and staffing updates.

• Approved the Akula Elitnaurvik Discipline plan for 2021-22 (5-0)
• Approved hosting sporting events at the school (5-0)
• Approved the meeting agenda (5-0)
• Adopted August 10, 2021 meeting minutes (5-0)

Board Work Session

The Lower Kuskokwim School District Board of Education is holding a work session to discuss the NMS program (with a food service presentation) and a board self-evaluation action plan. No decisions or votes are scheduled; the meeting consists of discussion items only.

• Discussion of NMS food service program (presentation attached)
• Discussion of board self-evaluation action plan (goals and templates attached)

Kwigillingok Regular ASB Meeting

The Kwigillingok School Advisory School Board meets on September 9, 2021, for a regular meeting. The agenda includes standard procedural items such as approval of minutes and public comments. The only action item is a review of the site discipline plan.

• Review of Site Discipline Plan

The board approved the Kwigillingok School Discipline plan as written. Members also received reports on new staff hires and COVID-19 protocols regarding vaccinations and student testing.

• Approved May 10, 2021 Regular ASB minutes
• Approved August 10, 2021 special meeting and August 20, 2021 regular meeting minutes
• Adopted meeting agenda as written
• Approved Kwigillingok School Discipline plan as written

Special ASB Meeting

The Toksook Bay Advisory School Board held a special meeting, voted to enter executive session to select a Native Youth Olympics (NYO) coach, and approved the selection. The board also discussed the upcoming October 2021 ASB election, noting that Louise Mark's three-year term is expiring.

• Adjourned to executive session to select NYO coach (motion carried 4-0)
• Executive session discussion on selection of NYO coach
• Discussion of ASB election in October 2021; Louise Mark's seat expiring
• Board adjourned without further public action

Regular ASB Meeting

The Lower Kuskokwim School District ASB approved hiring Jadon Tunuchuk as an Intensive Needs Aide during executive session. Members discussed sports and travel but voted to postpone due to COVID-19 concerns and lockdowns in surrounding villages, pending consultation with the traditional council. The principal reported two elementary vacancies covered by substitutes and a secondary math teacher arriving from the Philippines.

• Hired Jadon Tunuchuk as Intensive Needs Aide
• Discussed postponing sports/travel due to COVID-19 lockdowns
• Principal reported 2 elementary vacancies covered by subs, secondary math teacher coming from Philippines
• Next meeting set for September 21, 2021
• No minutes of last meeting

Copy of Special ASB Meeting

The Toksook Bay Advisory School Board will hold a special session on August 30, 2021, at Nelson Island School. The board may move into executive session to evaluate the site administrator, discuss student discipline, interview classified staff, or discipline or remove board members. An action item to select a NYO coach is listed under executive session, followed by actions resulting from that session.

• Selection of NYO coach in executive session
• Evaluation of the site administrator (executive session)
• Disciplinary action of a student (executive session)
• Interviewing and recommending classified staff hire (executive session)
• Possible removal of an ASB member (executive session)

Regular ASB Meeting

The Bethel Advisory School Board will meet virtually on August 24, 2021, to establish a quorum and hear public comments before possibly moving into executive session. Topics for closed discussion include evaluating the site administrator, student disciplinary or truancy actions, classified staff hiring, and disciplining or removing board members. Open session items include reports from BRHS, GJE, and M.E. School, discussion of building usage and BRHS artwork, board elections, and an action item on BRHS student activities.

• Executive session possible for site administrator evaluation (BP 8244), student discipline (BP 8235/5113), classified staff hiring (BP 8242), board member discipline (BP 8370/8210), and removal (BP 8133.1)
• School reports from Bethel Regional High School, Gladys Jung Elementary, and M.E. School with attached documents on corrective strategies and discipline policies
• Discussion on building usage and BRHS artwork (concept image attached)
• Discussion of elections and open seats on the board
• Action item on BRHS student activities

Kwigillingok Regular ASB Meeting

The Kwigillingok regular ASB meeting will cover standard procedural items including approval of minutes and reports, with new business items addressing student activities, site hiring practices, and a school/community advocate position. No specific proposals or dollar amounts are listed in the agenda.

• Discussion of site hiring practices
• Consideration of a School/Community Advocate position
• Student activities update
• Site Administrator Report

The ASB approved the resumption of student activities following safety and YKHC guidelines. The board also voted to use hiring practice option #1 for classified positions. The board narrowed applicants for the School/Community Advocate position to Lucy Martin and Darrel John.

• Approved student activities following safety guidelines
• Approved use of hiring practice option #1 for classifieds
• Narrowed School/Community Advocate applicants to Lucy Martin and Darrel John
• Tabled May 10, 2021 minutes to next meeting

Regular Board Meeting

The board adopted the LKSD Smart Start plan for the 2021-2022 school year, including a motion that prohibits unvaccinated employees from traveling out of district using LKSD funds. The board also gave the superintendent discretion to adjust the plan based on current CDC and YKHC guidance. Other actions included approving the consent agenda, adopting previous meeting minutes, and entering executive session to discuss litigation and the superintendent's contract.

• Approved LKSD Smart Start 21-22 with a motion barring unvaccinated employees from district-funded travel outside the district (7-1 vote).
• Gave superintendent discretion to adjust Smart Start plan per latest CDC and YKHC guidance on close contacts in K-12 classrooms.
• Entered executive session to discuss legal matters (litigation) and financial matters (superintendent's contract).
• Approved consent agenda including personnel actions and permission to receive grants and funds.
• Heard YKHC COVID-19 school recommendations report.

The Board updated the LKSD Smart Start plan and student activity protocols to restrict out-of-district travel for unvaccinated employees and students. Several Memorandums of Agreement for tutoring, mentoring, and meal services were approved. The Board also authorized the purchase of MacBook protective cases.

• Approved restriction on unvaccinated employees traveling out of district with LKSD funds (7-1)
• Approved student activity protocols restricting unvaccinated students from traveling outside the district (6-2)
• Approved MOA with Dr. Sarah Angstman for EAP services up to $70,000 (8-0)
• Approved MOA with iTutor for tutoring services up to $195,560 (8-0)
• Approved MOA with Yuut Elitnaurviat for dorm student meals up to $78,864 (8-0)
• Approved MOA with Alaska Statewide Mentor Project (UAF) up to $120,000 (8-0)
• Approved purchase of 2,740 MacBook Air protective cases for $63,705 (8-0)
• Approved July 22 and July 30, 2021 meeting minutes (8-0)

JAAMS Regular ASB Meeting

The JoAnn A. Alexie Memorial School Advisory School Board will hold a regular meeting via teleconference. The board will vote on the 090 COVID-19 Site Specific Prevention Plan, approve FY22 meetings and events, and adopt previous minutes. The meeting also includes an executive session to discuss administrator evaluation, student discipline, classified staff hire, and board member discipline.

• Executive session for administrator evaluation, student discipline, classified staff hire, and board member discipline
• Introduction of new teachers: Eugene Bilodeau, Andrea Larson, Heily Montes, Margarita Stoimenova
• Approval of 090 COVID-19 Site Specific Prevention Plan
• Approval of FY22 JAAMS Meetings, Conferences, & Events
• Public testimony accepted via email due to COVID-19

The board approved the 090 COVID-19 Site Specific Prevention Plan and the FY22 Meetings, Conferences, & Events schedule. The board also approved the results of an executive session regarding classified staff hiring and adopted the May 3, 2021, meeting minutes.

• Approved May 3, 2021, Minutes (5-0)
• Approved the meeting agenda (5-0)
• Approved results of executive session regarding classified staff hire (5-0)
• Approved 090 COVID-19 Site Specific Prevention Plan (5-0)
• Approved FY22 JAAMS Meetings, Conferences, & Events (5-0)

Board Work Session

The Lower Kuskokwim School District Board of Education will hold a work session to discuss three items: GCI, a sex abuse prevention best practices audit, and board self-evaluation action plans. No voting is scheduled; the session is for discussion only.

• Discussion of GCI (topic unspecified, with staff document attached)
• Review of Sex Abuse Prevention Best Practices Audit final report and exhibits
• Review of Board Self-Evaluation Goals for 2021-2022 and action plan templates

Regular ASB Meeting

The Kuinerrarmiut Elitnaurviat Advisory School Board will meet in regular session, postponed to August 18, 2021. The agenda includes adoption of previous meeting minutes, a site administrator report, and new business items such as sports practice approval, the ASB meeting schedule, and a District Safe Practices Audit. The board may also enter executive session for personnel, discipline, or other confidential matters. The meeting is largely procedural but includes actionable items on sports and safety.

• Adoption of 04/13/21 Regular Meeting Minutes
• ASB agenda template discussion
• Sports approval for practice
• ASB meeting schedule for 2021-2022
• District Safe Practices Audit

The board adopted the meeting agenda and the minutes from the April 13, 2021, regular meeting. No other substantive decisions were recorded.

• Adopted the agenda (All in favor)
• Adopted 04/13/21 regular meeting minutes with addition to roll (All in favor)

Regular ASB Meeting

The Toksook Bay Advisory School Board will meet on August 17, 2021, to consider approving a Restorative Practice Plan and may move into executive session to discuss site administrator evaluation, student disciplinary or truancy actions, classified staff hiring, or board member discipline and removal. The meeting also includes reports, adoption of minutes, and board member comments.

• Potential executive session for evaluation of the Site Administrator (BP 8244)
• Potential executive session for student disciplinary action or truancy (BP 8235, BP 5113)
• Potential executive session for interviewing and recommending classified staff hire (BP 8242)
• Action item: Approval of Restorative Practice Plan
• Discussion of board member comments and concerns

The board adopted the meeting agenda and previous minutes. The board also approved restorative practices.

• Adopted agenda (5-0)
• Adopted minutes (5-0)
• Approved Restorative Practices (5-0)

Board Policy Committee Meeting

The Lower Kuskokwim School District Board Policy Committee will meet on August 11, 2021, to review six board policies and administrative regulations. The items include AR 0410 Title IX Policy, BP 0520 School Accountability, AR 1312.1 Public Complaints, BP 1340 Access to Records, BP 3515.5 Video Monitoring, and BP 6146.3 Career Readiness. No formal decisions are scheduled; the meeting is for discussion only.

• Review of AR 0410 Title IX Policy
• Review of BP 0520 School Accountability/School Improvement
• Review of AR 1312.1 Public Complaints Concerning School Personnel
• Review of BP 1340 Access to District Records
• Review of BP 3515.5 Use of School Safety Video Monitoring Systems and BP 6146.3 College and Career Readiness Assessments

Kwigillingok ASB Special Meeting

The Kwigillingok ASB will hold a special meeting to consider the classified new hire for an Associate Teacher III and a Community/School Advocate. The agenda also includes routine items such as invocation and roll call, with a possible executive session. The only substantive action is the personnel decision.

• Consideration of classified new hire for Associate Teacher III and Community/School Advocate

The ASB recommended Nettie Igkurak and Tiffany Daniel for the final round of hiring for Associate Teacher III and Community/School Advocate. The decision on the Community/School Advocate position was tabled due to a loss of quorum.

• Recommended Nettie Igkurak and Tiffany Daniel for final round of Associate Teacher III and Community/School Advocate hires
• Tabled Community/School Advocate hire due to loss of quorum

Regular ASB Meeting

The Akula Elitnaurvik Advisory School Board approved the agenda, previous meeting minutes, the FY22 Smart Start Plan (including COVID-19 protocols), and a hiring process for classified staff (option 1). They reviewed a discipline plan and a budget revision, and heard the Site Administrator's report. The board may enter executive session to discuss evaluation, disciplinary action, or staffing.

• Approved FY22 Akula Elitnaurvik Smart Start Plan with COVID-19 protocols
• Approved option 1 for the classified staff hiring process (BP 8242)
• Reviewed the Akula Elitnaurvik discipline plan and cell phone policy
• Received Site Administrator report and Yuraq Schedule FY22
• Discussed budget revision (information only)

The board approved the FY22 Akula Elitnaurvik Smart Start Plan and selected 'option 1' for the classified staff hiring process. Members also reviewed a proposed school discipline plan and discussed a potential cell phone policy.

• Approved August 10, 2021 meeting agenda (4-0)
• Approved July 22nd ASB meeting minutes (4-0)
• Approved FY22 Akula Elitnaurvik Smart Start Plan (4-0)
• Approved option 1 for the classified staff hiring process (4-0)

Special ASB Meeting

The Tununak Advisory School Board is holding a special session on August 6, 2021, at Paul T. Albert Memorial School. The main action item is approval of the new FY22 school calendar. The board may also move into executive session to discuss personnel matters, student discipline, classified staff hiring, or board member discipline or removal.

• Approval of new FY22 school calendar
• Possible executive session to evaluate site administrator
• Possible executive session on student discipline or truancy
• Possible executive session on classified staff hiring
• Possible executive session on disciplining or removing an ASB member

Emergency Special Board Meeting

The Lower Kuskokwim School District Board of Education held an emergency special meeting via Zoom. The only substantive action was approval of the consent agenda, which included personnel actions. The meeting was brief and procedural, adjourning at 11:07 AM.

• Approved consent agenda including personnel actions (certified personnel actions list attached)

The board held an emergency special meeting to address a consent agenda. The board approved personnel actions as presented. The meeting lasted seven minutes.

• Approved consent agenda including personnel actions (7-0)

Special ASB Meeting

The Toksook Bay Advisory School Board will hold a special meeting via Zoom on July 27, 2021, primarily to consider approval of athletics for the 2022 fiscal year. The board may also enter executive session to discuss topics including site administrator evaluation, student discipline, classified staff hiring, and board member matters. Only items listed on the notice may be discussed.

• Action item: Approval of Athletics for the FY22 School Year
• Potential executive session on evaluation of Site Administrator (BP 8244)
• Potential executive session on student disciplinary action or truancy (BP 8235, 5113)
• Potential executive session on interviewing and recommending classified staff hire (BP 8242)
• Potential executive session on disciplining or removing ASB members (BP 8370, 8210, 8133.1)

The board approved the athletics program for the FY22 school year. No other substantive actions were recorded during the meeting.

• Approved Athletics for the FY22 School Year (5-0)

Regular ASB Meeting

The Akula Advisory School Board approved a motion to expand the Dual Language Enrichment Program up to 6th grade. The board also considered entering executive session to discuss site administrator evaluation, student discipline, classified staff hiring, and potential removal of a board member. Procedural items included approval of the agenda and adoption of minutes from the May 6th, 2021 meeting.

• Approved Dual Language Enrichment Program moving up to 6th grade (motion carried 3-0)
• Considered executive session for site administrator evaluation (BP 8244), student discipline (BP 8235, BP 5113), classified staff hiring (BP 8242), and potential board member removal (BP 8133.1)
• Received Site Administrator Report with attachments including YPT Score Distribution and FY22 schedules
• Discussed hiring process for classified staff (BP 8242) but no motion recorded
• Set future meeting date (item not specified in agenda)

The Akula Elitnaurvik ASB approved the expansion of the Dual Language Enrichment Program to include students up to the 6th grade. The board also adopted the minutes from the May 6, 2021, meeting.

• Approved Dual Language Enrichment Program moving up to 6th grade (3-0)
• Adopted May 6th, 2021 minutes (3-0)
• Approved meeting agenda (3-0)

Regular Board Meeting

The board approved the LKSD Smart Start 21-22 plan for COVID-19 prevention during the upcoming school year, along with protocols for student athletics. It authorized up to $23,000 for Coalition for Education Equity membership dues and entered into a MOA with UAA and UAF for the ANSEP Acceleration Academy. The board also adopted minutes and consent agenda items including personnel actions and grants.

• Approved LKSD Smart Start 21-22 plan with COVID-19 protocols for school reopening
• Approved continuation of athletic practices and travel with mitigation protocols per YKHC/CDC guidance
• Authorized up to $23,000 for 2021-2022 Coalition for Education Equity membership dues
• Entered into MOA with University of Alaska Anchorage and Fairbanks for ANSEP Acceleration Academy for high school students on Kuskokwim Campus
• Approved consent agenda including personnel actions and permission to receive grants and funds

The Board approved the LKSD Smart Start 21-22 plan and established protocols for indoor/outdoor athletic activities and travel. Other actions included approving a partnership for an ANSEP Acceleration Academy and various administrative expenditures.

• Approved LKSD Smart Start 21-22 (6-0)
• Approved indoor/outdoor athletic activity and travel protocols (6-0)
• Approved Coalition for Education Equity membership dues up to $23,000 (6-0)
• Approved MOA with UAA and UAF for ANSEP Acceleration Academy (6-0)
• Approved Handshake career fair subscription up to $75,000 (6-0)
• Approved new position specification for Migrant Family Liason/Recruiter (6-0)
• Approved personnel actions and permission to receive grants via consent agenda (6-0)
• Adopted minutes from June 2, June 3, June 14, and July 12 special/regular meetings (6-0)

Special Board Meeting

The Lower Kuskokwim School District Board of Education meets in a special session via Zoom to consider a single action item: awarding the Ayaprun Early Start and Pile Package Construction Project to Bethel Contracting LLC for up to $4,226,600. The meeting also includes procedural items such as roll call, quorum, and public comment limited to agenda topics.

• Award of Ayaprun Early Start and Pile Package Construction Project to Bethel Contracting LLC for an amount not to exceed $4,226,600
• Public comment limited to 3 minutes per person and restricted to items listed on the agenda
• Meeting held via Zoom due to special circumstances

The Lower Kuskokwim School District Board awarded a construction project for the Ayaprun Early Start and Pile Package. The contract was granted to Bethel Contracting LLC.

• Awarded Ayaprun Early Start and Pile Package Construction Project to Bethel Contracting LLC in an amount not to exceed $4,226,600 (6-0)

Bethel ASB Special Meeting

The Bethel Advisory School Board is meeting in a special session to introduce a candidate and then conduct candidate interviews in executive session. A possible action on the interviews may follow. The meeting is procedural with no other substantive items listed.

• Introduction of a candidate for an unspecified position
• Executive session for ASB candidate interviews
• Possible action resulting from the executive session

Special Board Meeting

The Lower Kuskokwim School District Board of Education held a special meeting via Zoom on June 14, 2021. The board entered executive session to discuss financial matters related to the Napakiak Pad and Pile Project. They approved a revised fee not exceeding $162,732 for CRW Engineering Group to design fire protection upgrades at the Bethel Campus, and approved a $377,727.94 MOA with EOS IT Management Solutions for new distance delivery equipment.

• Approved $162,732 revised fee for CRW Engineering Group for Bethel Campus Fire Pump House & Fire Protection Upgrades Project #GR-19-015
• Approved $377,727.94 MOA with EOS IT Management Solutions Inc for NEAT VTC Camera System distance delivery equipment
• Held executive session on financial matters for the Napakiak Pad and Pile Project
• Public comment limited to items on the agenda
• Meeting adjourned at 7:15 PM

The Board approved a revised fee proposal for fire protection upgrades at the Bethel Campus and an agreement for a new VTC camera system. No actions were taken following the executive session regarding the Napakiak Pad and Pile Project.

• Approved revised fee proposal for CRW Engineering Group, LLC for Bethel Campus Fire Pump House & Fire Protection Upgrades Project #GR-19-015 not to exceed $162,732 (8-0)
• Approved MOA with EOS IT Management Solutions, Inc for distance delivery equipment not to exceed $377,727.94 (8-0)
• No actions taken resulting from Executive Session

Regular Board Meeting

The Lower Kuskokwim School District Board of Education held a regular meeting June 3-4, 2021, via Zoom. The board approved three memoranda of agreement: a $110,750 contract with Naviance for college and career readiness, a $148,320 dorm lease with Yuut Elitnaurviat at 612 and 614 Akiachak Drive, and a $156,000 classroom/office lease for the TESS building. The board also received reports on COVID-19, student activities, finances, and personnel, and adopted prior meeting minutes.

• Approved MOA with Naviance not to exceed $110,750 over three years for college/career readiness program
• Approved MOA with Yuut Elitnaurviat to lease dorm facilities at 612 and 614 Akiachak Drive for $148,320 for 12 months
• Approved MOA with Yuut Elitnaurviat to lease TESS building for KLA classroom/office space for $156,000 for 12 months
• Approved consent agenda including personnel actions and grant acceptance
• Received YKHC COVID-19 report and quarterly fiscal report

The Board approved several high-value contracts, including school design projects for Napakiak and Mertarvik and a district-wide camera system. It also authorized various service agreements for therapy, college readiness, and facility leases. Personnel actions and administrative internships for the 2021-2022 school year were approved.

• Approved Napakiak School Design Project award to Bettisworth North not to exceed $1,522,459
• Approved district-wide camera system from Alaska Communications not to exceed $1,483,473.96
• Approved Speech Therapy Services contract with Dot.Com Therapy not to exceed $358,591.00
• Approved Physical and Occupational Therapy and School Psychologist contract with SERRC not to exceed $236,251.50
• Approved Bus Safety Transportation System from Premier Wireless Business Technology Solutions not to exceed $219,557.60
• Approved lease for KLA classroom and office space from Yuut Elitnaurviat not to exceed $156,000
• Approved lease for dorm facilities from Yuut Elitnaurviat not to exceed $148,320
• Approved college and career readiness program MOA with Naviance not to exceed $110,750

Special Board Meeting

The Lower Kuskokwim School District Board of Education held a special meeting, entering executive session to discuss legal and financial matters and the superintendent's evaluation. After the closed session, the board voted unanimously to extend the superintendent's contract by one year through 2024, with salary and benefits to be determined later. The meeting adjourned at 7:38 PM.

• Board entered executive session for legal and financial matters
• Superintendent's evaluation discussed in closed session
• Unanimous vote to extend superintendent's contract to 2024, salary and benefits deferred
• Roll call established quorum with all eight members present
• Meeting adjourned at 7:38 PM

The Board met in executive session to discuss legal, financial, and personnel matters. Following the session, the Board voted to extend the Superintendent's contract by one year. Salary and benefits for this extension will be discussed at a future meeting.

• Approved extension of Superintendent's contract to 2024 (8-0)

Board Work Session

The Lower Kuskokwim School District Board of Education will hold a work session to discuss board self-assessment, development of a self-improvement plan, and review of bylaws. A major topic is the LKSD Smart Start/COVID Mitigation plan for the 2021-2022 school year, including protocols and recommendations from the Yukon-Kuskokwim Health Corporation. No formal votes are expected; this is a discussion session.

• Board self-assessment and development of a self-improvement plan
• Oversight vs overstep activity discussion
• Review of by-laws/9000 series
• LKSD Smart Start/COVID Mitigation plan review with attached documents
• Wrap-up and evaluation of the work session

Special Board Meeting

The Lower Kuskokwim School District Board of Education held a special meeting and voted to approve a 3-year lease of technology equipment not to exceed $1,430,000, replacing outdated student and staff devices. Funding sources include ESSER II and TAI-budgeted funds, with an ESSER III application planned for remaining costs. The motion carried unanimously.

• Approved Resolution 21-04 for lease of technology equipment up to $1,430,000
• Lease covers FY22–FY24 and replaces outdated student and staff devices
• Funding: ESSER II ($3,000,000), TAI-budgeted ($1,290,000), with ESSER III requested for remainder

The Board approved a three-year lease from FY22 to FY24 to replace outdated student and staff technology equipment. The total cost will not exceed $1,430,000, utilizing ESSER II and TAI-budgeted funds.

• Approved Resolution 21-04 Lease of Technology Equipment (7-0)
• Approved 3-year technology equipment lease not to exceed $1,430,000 (7-0)

Special Board Meeting

The Lower Kuskokwim School District Board of Education is holding a special meeting to enter executive session for financial matters. The board may take action on items discussed in the closed session. The meeting is procedural, with no public decisions listed on the agenda.

• Executive session to discuss financial matters affecting the school district's finances
• Possible action items resulting from executive session

The Board met for a special session to discuss financial and confidential matters in executive session. Following that session, the Board approved the LKNEA negotiated agreement for certified teachers for fiscal years 2021-2023.

• Approved LKNEA Negotiated agreement for FY21-23 for certified teachers (7-0)

Kwigillingok School Regular ASB Meeting

The Kwigillingok Advisory School Board will hold a regular meeting on May 10, 2021. The agenda includes procedural items such as roll call, approval of minutes, and an executive session on a SA Position. The board will also discuss and vote on a CNE-PAC Letter, and receive a Site Administrator Report.

• Discussion and vote on CNE-PAC Letter (New Business)
• Executive session regarding SA Position
• Site Administrator Report
• Approval of meeting minutes and agenda
• ASB Comments/Concerns

The ASB approved the meeting minutes from April 8th. The board entered an executive session to discuss the Site Administrator position. No other substantive decisions were recorded.

• Approved April 8th minutes
• Moved into executive session to discuss SA Position

Special Board Meeting

The Lower Kuskokwim School District Board of Education voted to approve the purchase of seven new buses from Trailercraft, Inc. for up to $900,000, including shipping to Bethel, and also approved a budget revision for Atmautluak.

• Approved purchase of seven buses from Trailercraft, Inc. for up to $900,000
• Approved budget revision for Atmautluak

The board approved the purchase of seven new vehicles from Trailercraft, Inc. and a budget revision for Atmautluak. Both measures passed with unanimous support from the members present.

• Approved purchase of seven new buses from Trailercraft, Inc. not to exceed $900,000 (7-0)
• Approved Budget Revision request for Atmautluak (7-0)

Public Hearing for FY22 Operating Budget

The Lower Kuskokwim School District will hold a public hearing on May 4, 2021 to present and discuss the FY22 operating budget. The meeting will also include discussion of the Indian Education Application and solicit public input on the American Rescue Plan (APR) initiatives. No decisions are indicated; the agenda is for discussion and public comment.

• Discussion of FY22 Operating Budget
• Discussion of Indian Education Application
• Public input on American Rescue Plan (APR) initiatives

JAAMS Regular ASB Meeting

The JoAnn A. Alexie Memorial School Advisory School Board is holding a regular meeting with procedural items including adoption of minutes, reports, and board comments. The board may move into executive session to discuss site administrator evaluation, student disciplinary action, classified staff hiring, and ASB member discipline.

• Possible executive session on evaluation of the Site Administrator
• Possible executive session on student disciplinary action or truancy
• Possible executive session on interviewing classified staff hire
• Possible executive session on disciplining or removing ASB members

The board approved the minutes from the April 15 and April 21 meetings and adopted the current agenda. The meeting primarily consisted of a principal's report regarding student enrollment, attendance, and staffing changes.

• Approved April 15, 2021 Regular Meeting Minutes (4-0)
• Approved April 21, 2021 Special Meeting Minutes (4-0)
• Approved the meeting agenda (4-0)

Regular Board Meeting

The Lower Kuskokwim School District Board of Education met via Zoom on April 29-30, 2021. They recessed into executive session to discuss matters affecting district finances and personnel reputation. The board adopted previous meeting minutes and approved the consent agenda, including personnel actions, non-standard contracts, and grant permissions. They also received reports from schools, instructional programs, capital projects, and other administrative updates.

• Executive session on legal and financial matters (motion carried 6-0)
• Adoption of minutes from March 3, 16, 22, and 30, 2021 meetings
• Consent agenda: personnel actions, FY22 non-standard contracts, grant permissions
• Reports from Nunapitchuk, Chefornak, Kasigluk-Akiuk schools and Kuskokwim Learning Academy
• YKHC COVID-19 report and public comment period

The Board approved the resumption of athletic practices and competition travel following mitigation protocols. Other key actions included approving a six-year capital improvement plan and several facility and equipment contracts.

• Approved athletic activity practices and competition travel (6-0)
• Approved $620,033.60 for 160 Cisco Catalyst 9200L switches (6-0)
• Approved FY23 Six-Year Capital Improvement Plan (6-0)
• Approved Ayaprun Elitnaurvik School Build Amendment up to $405,508 (6-0)
• Approved janitorial contract with KC Supply up to $95,784.85 (5-0)
• Approved budget revisions for Kasigluk-Akiuk, BRHS, GJE, and M.E. (6-0)
• Approved doctoral research request for Sarah Grant (6-0)
• Approved Lead Warehouse Person position specification revision (6-0)

Regular ASB Meeting

The Bethel Advisory School Board will meet virtually to discuss and take action on budget revisions, equipment requests, and FY22 budgets. The board may also enter executive session to evaluate the site administrator and discuss student discipline or personnel matters. Public comments will be heard, and reports from local schools will be presented.

• Possible executive session for site administrator evaluations and disciplinary actions
• Action item: Budget Revisions (files attached)
• Action item: FY 22 Budgets (proposed budgets for BRHS and ME School)
• Discussion item: Safety Presentation from ASB Conference
• Action item: Equipment Requests for BRHS

Regular ASB Meeting

The Nightmute Advisory School Board will consider the FY22 Budget as an action item and discuss site administrator evaluation in executive session. Reports include the resignation of Ms. Berry, graduation on May 14th with a Facebook Live broadcast, and student testing updates.

• Action item: FY22 Budget
• Executive session for site administrator evaluation (BP 8244)
• Resignation of Ms. Berry with intent to retire
• Graduation on May 14th, broadcast via Facebook Live
• Testing updates: WIDA, YPT, PEAKS, MAPS

The board accepted the meeting minutes from December 2020 and January 27, 2021. Members reviewed reports regarding student graduation requirements, COVID-19 testing mandates, and the addition of a certified teacher for the next school year. The meeting followed two previous cancellations.

• Approved agenda (motion passed)
• Approved December 2020 and January 27, 2021 meeting minutes (motion passed)

JAAMS Special ASB Meeting

The JoAnn A. Alexie Memorial School Advisory School Board held a special teleconference meeting. The board approved a 521 Capital Project Fund for a transportation equipment storage building and authorized transportation equipment purchases. The board also considered entering executive session to discuss administrator evaluation, student discipline, personnel hiring, and board member matters.

• Approved JAAMS 521 Capital Project Fund for transportation equipment storage building
• Approved JAAMS transportation equipment purchases
• Discussed possible executive session for site administrator evaluation, student discipline, classified staff hiring, board discipline, and removal of a board member
• Public testimony accepted via email due to COVID-19 health emergency

The Advisory School Board approved the use of the 521 Capital Project Fund to build a transportation equipment storage building. The board also approved a series of transportation equipment purchases totaling $79,839.12.

• Approved JAAMS 521 Capital Project Fund for transportation equipment storage building (3-0)
• Approved JAAMS transportation equipment purchases totaling $79,839.12 (3-0)
• Approved the meeting agenda (3-0)

JAAMS Regular ASB Meeting

The JoAnn A. Alexie Memorial School Advisory School Board met via teleconference on April 15, 2021. They approved the 090 FY22 Budget and adopted minutes from the prior meeting. The board also held an executive session to discuss site administrator evaluation, student discipline, classified staff hiring, and board member discipline or removal. Public testimony was accepted via email due to COVID-19 concerns.

• Approved 090 FY22 Budget (motion carried)
• Executive session authorized for administrator evaluation, student discipline, classified staff hire, ASB member discipline/removal
• Adopted minutes of March 15, 2021, meeting
• Public testimony accepted via email due to COVID-19 pandemic

The board approved the 090 FY22 Budget and the minutes from the March 15, 2021, meeting. The Principal reported that K-12 students remain in remote learning and outlined goals for math proficiency, behavior expectations, and attendance.

• Approved 090 FY22 Budget (4-0)
• Approved March 15, 2021, meeting minutes (4-0)
• Approved the meeting agenda (4-0)

Regular ASB Meeting

The board will consider adopting minutes from previous meetings, discuss old business including Policy 8252 on emergency closures, and take up new business items such as the FY22 budget, a calendar proposal, and a request to change the agenda format. Members will also discuss mask use in the building and then move into executive session to hire a custodian and evaluate the site administrator.

• Policy 8252 Emergency Closure (Old Business)
• Budget FY22 (New Business)
• Calendar Proposal (New Business)
• Discussion on masks being used in the building
• Executive session: Custodian Hire

The ASB approved the FY22 budget, a calendar proposal, and an agenda change proposal. The board also entered an executive session to discuss a custodian hire and SA evaluation.

• Approved Budget FY22 (4-0)
• Approved calendar proposal
• Approved agenda change proposal
• Approved 02/23/21 Regular Meeting Minutes
• Approved 03/09/21 Special Meeting Minutes
• Approved meeting agenda

ASB Budget Presentation

The Toksook Bay Advisory School Board meets for an ASB Budget Presentation. The board will discuss the FY22 Budget and may move into executive session to evaluate the site administrator, address student disciplinary action, interview classified staff, or discipline board members.

• FY22 Budget discussion under Old/New Business
• Executive session possible for site administrator evaluation (BP 8244)
• Possible executive session for student disciplinary action (BP 8235, 5113)
• Possible executive session for classified staff hire interview (BP 8242)
• Approval of last meeting minutes

The board met for a budget presentation regarding FY22. The provided minutes do not record any specific votes or decisions made during the meeting.

Chefornak Regular ASB Meeting

The Chefornak Advisory School Board approved the FY2022 budget, which includes funding to hire another associate teacher. The board also discussed plans for a modified graduation with limited attendees due to COVID-19, and received updates on book donations and student testing.

• Approved FY2022 budget, with most funds going to hiring another associate teacher
• Graduation will be limited to 10 vaccinated attendees, with individual ceremonies for each senior
• Two seniors passed WorldSpeak test, qualifying for Seal of Biliteracy; three more eligible to test
• Received donation of 150 books to send home to each child
• Discussed maintaining professional boundaries training and audit report

Regular ASB Meeting

The Kwigillingok Advisory School Board met via Zoom on April 8, 2021. The board approved the FY22 School Budget and FY22 School Calendar, and appointed Jerry Stapleton as Site Administrator for the 2021-2022 school year. The meeting also included an invocation, approval of minutes, and discussion of the SA position with the community.

• Approved FY22 School Budget
• Approved FY22 School Calendar
• Appointed Jerry Stapleton as Site Administrator for FY22
• Conducted interview for SA position with community
• Next regular meeting set for May 6, 2021 at 5 pm

The board approved the FY22 school budget and the FY22 school calendar. During an executive session, the board voted not to approve Jerry Stapleton as the Site Administrator for the FY22 school year.

• Approved April 8th meeting agenda
• Approved March minutes
• Not approved Jerry Stapleton as Site Administrator for FY22 (4-1)
• Approved FY22 School Budget (5-0)
• Approved FY22 School Calendar (5-0)

Emergency Special Board Meeting

The Lower Kuskokwim School District Board of Education held an emergency special meeting to vote on a single action item: the purchase of 480 AeraMaX Pro AM4S Air Purifiers from Kuskokwim Commercial Supply, Inc. for up to $880,704. The motion carried unanimously. The meeting also included procedural items (call to order, quorum, adjournment) and a note that executive session could be entered, but no such session was recorded.

• Approved purchase of 480 AeraMaX Pro AM4S Air Purifiers from Kuskokwim Commercial Supply, Inc. at a cost not to exceed $880,704

The Lower Kuskokwim School District Board approved the purchase of 480 AeraMaX Pro AM4S Air Purifiers from Kuskokwim Commercial Supply, Inc. The expenditure is not to exceed $880,704.

• Approved purchase of 480 AeraMaX Pro AM4S Air Purifiers not to exceed $880,704 (8-0)

Budget Advisory Committee Meeting

The Lower Kuskokwim School District Budget Advisory Committee will meet to discuss and review the assumptions for the FY22 budget. No votes or decisions are on the agenda; the meeting is a discussion-only session.

• Review of FY22 Budget Assumptions

Regular ASB Meeting

The Bethel Advisory School Board will meet via Zoom to discuss and potentially take action on the 2021-2022 school calendar and calendar revisions. The board may also move into executive session to discuss site administrator evaluation, student discipline, classified staff hiring, board member discipline, or removal. Reports from BRHS, GJE, and M.E. School will be presented, and sports/activities updates and plans for next year will be discussed.

• Action on adoption of 2021-2022 school calendar
• Action on calendar revisions for BRHS and ME schools
• Discussion on sports & activities update
• Discussion on plans for next year
• Possible executive session on staff evaluation, student discipline, classified hiring, board discipline, or member removal

Special Board Meeting

The Lower Kuskokwim School District Board of Education held a special meeting via Zoom. The board entered executive session to discuss legal matters affecting district finances. They approved a budget revision for Napakiak.

• Executive session for legal matters affecting district finances
• Approval of budget revision for Napakiak
• Meeting conducted via Zoom
• Actions resulting from executive session (not specified)

The Board approved a budget revision for Napakiak. The Board also entered an executive session to discuss legal matters, though no actions resulted from that session.

• Approved Budget Revision for Napakiak (8-0)
• Approved motion to enter executive session for legal matters (7-0)
• No action taken resulting from executive session

Special Board Meeting

The Lower Kuskokwim School District Board of Education held a special meeting via Zoom. The board voted to award the Napakiak Pad and Pile Foundation Project to Ahtna Infrastructure and Technologies, LLC for $5,415,937.63, and also entered executive session to discuss legal matters related to the project. All actions were approved unanimously.

• Award of Napakiak Pad and Pile Foundation Project to Ahtna Infrastructure and Technologies, LLC for $5,415,937.63
• Executive session to discuss legal and financial matters regarding the project
• Motion to award the contract was passed with eight yea votes
• Meeting adjourned at 5:13 PM

The Board approved a contract for the Napakiak Pad and Pile Foundation Project. The award was granted to Ahtna Infrastructure and Technologies, LLC for an amount not to exceed 5,415,937.63.

• Approved award of Napakiak Pad and Pile Project to Ahtna Infrastructure and Technologies, LLC not to exceed 5,415,937.63 (8-0)

JAAMS Regular ASB Meeting

The JoAnn A. Alexie Memorial School Advisory School Board will meet via teleconference at 4:00 PM on March 15, 2021. The board is scheduled to adopt the FY22 master calendar and may enter executive session to discuss site administrator evaluation, student discipline, classified staff hiring, and board member discipline. Public testimony is accepted by email due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

• Approval of FY22 JAAMS Master Calendar
• Possible executive session to discuss evaluation of site administrator
• Possible executive session for student disciplinary action or truancy
• Possible executive session for classified staff hire interview and recommendation
• Public testimony accepted via email due to COVID-19 health emergency

The board approved the FY22 JAAMS Master Calendar and adopted minutes from previous February and March meetings. Principal LeAnn Aper provided reports on student enrollment, attendance rates, and the current hybrid and remote learning models.

• Approved FY22 JAAMS Master Calendar (5-0)
• Approved February 8, 2021, Regular Meeting Minutes (5-0)
• Approved March 12, 2021, Special Meeting Minutes (5-0)
• Approved the meeting agenda (5-0)

JAAMS Special ASB Meeting

The JoAnn A. Alexie Memorial School Advisory School Board held a special meeting via teleconference. They approved the JAAMS Smart Start Plan and adopted the agenda. The board also discussed entering executive session for evaluation of the site administrator, student discipline, classified staff hiring, and board member discipline.

• Approved JAAMS Smart Start Plan (unanimous vote)
• Adopted meeting agenda (unanimous vote)
• Discussed entering executive session for evaluation of site administrator
• Discussed entering executive session for student disciplinary action
• Discussed entering executive session for classified staff hire and board member discipline

The JAAMS Special ASB meeting resulted in the approval of the JAAMS Smart Start Plan. The board also adopted the meeting agenda.

• Approved the meeting agenda (3-0)
• Approved JAAMS Smart Start Plan (3-0)

Chefornak Regular ASB Meeting

The Chefornak ASB met to discuss student health monitoring, proficiency testing, and calendar updates. The body approved the 2022 school year calendar and a revised 2021 calendar to adjust teacher work days.

• Approval of the 2022 school year calendar
• Approval of a revised 2021 school year calendar regarding teacher work days
• Discussion of WIDA, YPT, and PEAKS student assessments due by March 31

Regular ASB Meeting

The Toksook Bay Advisory School Board will meet in regular session at Nelson Island School on March 9, 2021. They may move into executive session to discuss site administrator evaluation, student discipline, classified staff hiring, board discipline, or removal. Open session action items include adopting the FY22 school calendar and discussing professional boundaries training for board members.

• Executive session possible for evaluation of site administrator (BP 8244)
• Executive session possible for student disciplinary action or truancy (BP 8235, 5113)
• Executive session possible for interviewing and recommending classified staff hire (BP 8242)
• Action item: School Calendar FY22 adoption
• Discussion item: Professional Boundaries Training for ASB

Special ASB Meeting

The Kuinerrarmiut Elitnaurviat Advisory School Board held a special meeting on March 9, 2021, in Quinhagak, Alaska. After unanimously adopting the agenda, the board moved into executive session to discuss hiring of classified staff. The meeting was conducted via Zoom and in person.

• Unanimous adoption of agenda (5-0) with motion by Pauline Matthew, second by Gloria Cleveland
• Executive session for hiring of classified staff under BP 8242
• Standard agenda allows executive sessions for staff evaluation, student discipline, board discipline, and removal of members

ChefornakSpecial ASB Meeting

The Chefornak Advisory School Board held a special meeting to discuss a plan, per YKHC recommendations and LKSD Board approval, to bring K-6 students back to classroom learning while keeping grades 7-12 in remote learning with one-to-one tutoring options. The board approved the agenda and heard from the site administrator about the mitigation plan. A procedural issue prevented the Chefornak Traditional Council from counting the meeting as a joint session.

• Discussion of returning K-6 students to in-person learning per YKHC and LKSD guidelines
• Grades 7-12 to remain remote but eligible for one-to-one intervention/tutoring
• Quorum established with 5 members present and guests from Chefornak Traditional Council
• Agenda approved 5-0 after reading
• CTC participation adjusted due to agenda format preventing joint-meeting status

The board reviewed a plan to return K-6 students to classroom learning based on YKHC recommendations and LKSD Board approval. Students in grades 7-12 will remain in remote learning but may return on a one-to-one basis for intervention and tutoring.

• Approved the meeting agenda (5-0)

Regular Board Meeting

The LKSD Board will consider a motion to allow athletic practices when schools reach orange or yellow transmission levels per YKHC/CDC recommendations, with travel and events cancelled until April 2021. The board also reviews a safety audit report, hears school reports from Kipnuk and Nightmute, and acts on research requests. Executive session is scheduled to discuss early graduation requests and leaves/sabbaticals.

• Action on student activities: options to permit practices at orange/yellow transmission levels or continue full cancellation
• Executive session for early graduation requests and leaves/sabbaticals
• Approval of doctoral research request from Tonio Nguyen (Johns Hopkins) on Western and Indigenous Learning Polarities
• Approval of National Science Foundation research in Mekoryuk and Kongiganak with Alaska Pacific University and UMass
• Consent agenda includes personnel actions and permission to receive grants and funds

The Board approved a plan to allow athletic practices to resume when schools reach orange and yellow transmission levels, though travel and events remain cancelled until April 2021. Other actions included approving budget revisions, membership dues, and research requests. The Board also approved early graduation for three students and various leave requests.

• Approved athletic practices to commence at orange and yellow transmission levels (8-0)
• Approved early graduation for students A, B, and one undisclosed student (8-0)
• Approved 2021 AASB Membership Dues up to $19,917.45 (8-0)
• Approved FY22 Budget Assumptions 1st reading (8-0)
• Approved Eek and Ayaprun Elitnaurvik Budget Revisions (8-0)
• Approved partnership with Calista Education for ANEP grant (8-0)
• Approved public utility easement agreement with City of Bethel (8-0)
• Approved research requests from Tonio Nguyen and National Science Foundation (8-0)

Regular ASB Meeting

The Kwigillingok Advisory School Board held a regular meeting, approving the agenda and minutes. They discussed and tabled the 2021-2022 school calendar until April. The board then moved into executive session to consider administrator evaluation, student discipline, classified staff hiring, and possible ASB member discipline or removal.

• Motion to table the 2021-2022 school calendar to the April meeting carried unanimously.
• Executive session authorized for: evaluation of site administrator, student disciplinary/truancy action, classified staff hiring, disciplining ASB members, and removal of an ASB member.
• Site Administrator Report presented with attachments including policy audit, guidelines on preventing sexual abuse, and school smart start plan.
• Next meeting scheduled for April 9, 2021 at 6 pm.

The ASB approved the meeting agenda and the minutes from January 16th. The board voted to table the 2021-2022 school calendar conversation until the April meeting. The ASB adjusted the calendar to include two weeks off at Christmas and sent it back to staff for review and approval.

• Approved March 1st agenda (5-0)
• Approved January 16th minutes (5-0)
• Tabled 2021-2022 school calendar conversation until April meeting (5-0)

Special ASB Meeting

The Toksook Bay Advisory School Board holds a special meeting to discuss the Nelson Island Return to School Plan and take action on items from executive session, including selection of teacher aide positions. The board may also move into executive session for evaluations, discipline, hiring, and member removal.

• Discussion of Nelson Island Return to School Plan
• Selection of two teacher aide positions (executive session)
• Possible executive session on site administrator evaluation, student discipline, classified staff hiring, ASB member discipline or removal
• Actions resulting from executive session

The board held an executive session to discuss new Teacher Aide positions. Following the session, the board selected Sam Chanar and Myra Anaan Woods. The board also discussed the Back to School Plan for Nelson Island.

• Selected Sam Chanar for a position
• Selected Myra Anaan Woods for a position

Emergency Special Board Meeting

The Lower Kuskwim School District Board of Education held an emergency special meeting via teleconference. The board entered executive session to discuss financial matters, then approved a payment not to exceed $65,487 to Tuntutuliak Community Service Association.

• Motion to enter executive session to discuss district finances (passed 6-0)
• Approval of payment up to $65,487 to Tuntutuliak Community Service Association (passed 6-0)
• Meeting held via teleconference on February 26, 2021

The Board held an emergency special meeting and entered executive session to discuss financial matters. Following the session, the Board approved a specific payment to a community service association.

• Approved payment to Tuntutuliak Community Service Association not to exceed $65,487 (6-0)

Work Session

The Lower Kuskokwim School District Board of Education meets for a work session to discuss the LKSD Smart Start initiative. Attached documents include health recommendations and reopening strategies. No votes or decisions are scheduled; this is a discussion-only session.

• Discussion of LKSD Smart Start, with supporting documents from YKHC, CDC, and USDOE regarding reopening strategies and phased mitigation

Regular ASB Meeting

The Bethel Advisory School Board will hold a regular meeting on February 23, 2021, starting with establishing quorum and possibly moving into executive session for personnel and disciplinary matters. The board will discuss painting BRHS, in-person learning during the pandemic, and preparation for returning to school. Action items include approving BRHS student activities. The agenda is largely procedural but includes substantive discussion on pandemic-related school operations.

• Possible executive session for evaluation, discipline, hiring, and board member removal
• Discussion of painting Bethel Regional High School (BRHS)
• Discussion of in-person learning during the pandemic
• Preparation for returning to school
• Action on BRHS student activities, including basketball and cheer protocols

Regular ASB Meeting

The Kuinerrarmiut Elitnaurviat Advisory School Board will hold a regular meeting with standard procedural items. Key agenda items include old business on a waiver for the Clevelands, new business on staffing, and executive session discussions on Yup'ik Language Waivers and the SA Evaluation Review.

• Waiver for Clevelands (Old Business)
• Staffing (New Business)
• Yup'ik Language Waivers (Executive Session)
• SA Evaluation Review (Executive Session)

The board adopted the meeting agenda and the minutes from the January 12, 2021, regular meeting. The board entered an executive session to discuss Yup'ik language waivers and an SA evaluation review.

• Adopted the agenda (5-0)
• Adopted 01/12/21 Regular Meeting Minutes (5-0)
• Entered Executive Session to discuss Yup'ik Language Waivers and SA Evaluation Review

Regular ASB Meeting

The Toksook Bay Advisory School Board will hold a regular meeting at Nelson Island School. The board may move into executive session to discuss the site administrator's evaluation, student disciplinary actions, classified staff hiring, and potential board member discipline or removal. The only listed action item is a calendar change.

• Executive session to evaluate the site administrator (BP 8244)
• Executive session on student disciplinary action for behavior (BP 8235) or truancy (BP 5113)
• Executive session to interview and recommend classified staff hire (BP 8242)
• Executive session on disciplining board members (BP 8370, 8210) or removal from office (BP 8133.1)
• Action item: Calendar change

The board approved a change to the calendar. Other items included reports on winter graduation and budget updates.

• Approved calendar change (5-0)

Budget Advisory Committee Meeting

The Lower Kuskokwim School District Budget Advisory Committee will meet via Zoom to discuss and review assumptions for the FY22 budget. No votes or specific dollar amounts are listed on the agenda.

• Review of FY22 Budget Assumptions

Regular ASB Meeting

The Nightmute Advisory School Board will consider a budget revision and an ASB action plan, hear reports on student graduation status and a food delivery interruption, and may enter executive session to evaluate the site administrator, discuss student discipline, or handle personnel matters.

• Action on a budget revision
• Action on the ASB action plan
• Executive session topics include site admin evaluation, student discipline, classified staff hiring, and board member discipline
• Report: four seniors eligible to graduate in May; four 5th-year seniors lack credits
• Report: food delivery missed on Feb 8 due to weather; emergency deliveries planned

The meeting scheduled for February 15, 2021, was canceled because a quorum was not reached. The record notes the resignation of board member Jimmy George due to health concerns.

• Meeting canceled due to no quorum
• Jimmy George resigned from the board

Special Board Meeting

The Lower Kuskokwim School District Board of Education held a special meeting via Zoom. The board voted unanimously to approve four 2021 legislative priorities: adequate forward funding, educator recruitment/retention, equitable high-speed internet access, and funding for environmentally threatened schools. The board also entered executive session to discuss legal matters affecting district finances and personnel.

• Approved 2021 Legislative Priorities: adequate forward funding, educator recruitment/retention, equitable high-speed internet for schools/students/families, and funding for environmentally threatened schools
• Unanimous vote on legislative priorities (7-0)
• Entered executive session to discuss matters affecting district finances and personnel
• Motion to enter executive session carried unanimously

The Board approved four legislative priorities for 2021 focusing on funding, educator retention, internet access, and infrastructure. The Board also held an executive session to discuss legal matters, though no actions resulted from that session.

• Approved 2021 Legislative Priorities: Adequate Forward Funding, Recruitment and Retention of quality educators, Equitable access to high-speed Internet, and funding for Environmentally threatened schools and community infrastructure (7-0)
• Approved motion to enter executive session for legal matters (7-0)
• No actions taken resulting from executive session

Work Session

The Lower Kuskokwim School District Board of Education will hold a work session to discuss the LKSD Smart Start plan, which includes COVID-19 reentry guidance for K-12 schools, and to review legislative priorities. No formal votes or decisions are scheduled; the session focuses on discussion and information sharing.

• Discussion of LKSD Smart Start, including reentry guidance and COVID-19 risk mitigation for schools and sports
• Review of legislative priorities from organizations such as AASB, CEE, and ACSA
• Work session format with no action items on agenda aside from adjournment

JAAMS Regular ASB Meeting

The Advisory School Board will hold an executive session to evaluate the Site Administrator (BP 8244). After the session, the board will vote to accept the Site Administrator’s evaluation. The meeting will also adopt the minutes from the January 27, 2021 meeting and approve the agenda for this session. Public testimony is permitted by email due to the state‑declared public‑health emergency.

• Evaluation of the Site Administrator (executive session, BP 8244)
• Adopt January 27, 2021 meeting minutes
• Adopt the meeting agenda
• Accept Site Administrator evaluation (motion by David Nicholai)
• Public testimony via email encouraged because of COVID‑19 health emergency

The Advisory School Board met to review administrative performance and school operations. The board approved the Site Administrator evaluation following an executive session and adopted the previous meeting's minutes.

• Approved Site Administrator Evaluation (5-0)
• Approved January 27, 2021, meeting minutes (5-0)
• Approved the meeting agenda (5-0)

Regular Board Meeting

The Lower Kuskokwim School District Board will vote on continuing the cancellation of athletic practices and events until March 2021 while allowing academic activities via distance delivery per YKHC recommendation. The board also will consider a proclamation of recognition, an executive session on legal and financial matters, and multiple informational reports including school builds, insurance, and fiscal data.

• Action on Resolution 21-03 Proclamation of Recognition
• Executive session to discuss matters affecting district finances and confidentiality
• Ayaprun Elitnaurvik School replacement build report with timeline
• Quarterly Fiscal Report for January 2021
• Consent agenda covering personnel actions and permission to receive grants and funds

The Board extended the cancellation of athletic practices and events until March 2021, though practices may start if a site returns to in-person instruction. Other actions included approving budget revisions for three schools and purchasing snow equipment for Kwigillingok and Nelson Island schools.

• Approved Resolution 21-03 Proclamation of Recognition (7-0)
• Adopted December 10, 2020 Regular Meeting Minutes (7-0)
• Approved the meeting agenda (7-0)
• Approved Personnel Actions and Permission to Receive Grants and Funds via Consent Agenda (7-0)
• Extended athletic practice and event cancellations until March 2021, with an amendment to allow practices if sites move to in-person instruction (7-0; amendment 6-1)
• Approved real property license agreement with Newtok Native Corporation and AHTNA Infrastructure and Technologies for property demolition (7-0)
• Approved continued employment of Larry Strunk (7-0)
• Approved budget revisions for Nunapitchuk, Toksook Bay, and Kwigillingok (7-0)

Regular ASB Meeting

The Nightmute Advisory School Board will conduct a regular session including reports on school start and meal delivery schedules. The board may also enter an executive session for personnel, student disciplinary, or member-related matters.

• Meal and assignment delivery schedule updates
• Library book checkout procedures
• Potential executive session regarding Site Administrator evaluation
• Potential executive session regarding student disciplinary action or truancy
• Potential executive session regarding classified staff hire

The board accepted the meeting agenda with the addition of the CSI Grant. No substantive policy or financial decisions were made; the board discussed a board vacancy, school meal distribution, and potential library purchases.

• Approved agenda with addition of CSI Grant
• Tabled adoption of meeting minutes until February 10, 2021

JAAMS Regular ASB Meeting

The JoAnn A. Alexie Memorial School Advisory School Board met via teleconference on January 27, 2021, under a COVID-19 public health emergency. The board approved the FY21 ASB Action Plan and the FY21 JAAMS Meetings, Conferences, & Events calendar. The agenda also included a possible executive session to discuss site administrator evaluation, student discipline, and other personnel matters. Public testimony was accepted via email.

• Approved FY21 ASB Action Plan
• Approved FY21 JAAMS Meetings, Conferences, & Events
• Adopted minutes of December 7, 2020 meeting
• Discussed moving into executive session for evaluation of site administrator, student discipline, and classified staff hiring
• Agenda includes discussion of a Mega Data Dashboard

The board approved the FY21 ASB Action Plan, which includes student attendance recognition, and the updated FY21 meetings and events calendar. The board also adopted the minutes from the December 7, 2020, meeting.

• Approved December 7, 2020, minutes (4-0)
• Approved the meeting agenda (4-0)
• Approved FY21 ASB Action Plan (5-0)
• Approved FY21 JAAMS Meetings, Conferences, & Events (5-0)

Regular ASB Meeting

The Bethel Advisory School Board will meet January 26, 2021, to consider spring athletics and activities at Bethel Regional High School and discuss Bethel's plans for reopening schools. The board may also enter executive session on topics including staff evaluation, student discipline, and classified staff hiring. Agenda items include reports from BRHS, GJE, and M.E. School, as well as approval of previous meeting minutes.

• Discussion of spring activities (athletics and activities) at BRHS, including return-to-athletics protocols
• Discussion of Bethel plans for reopening (BRHS Smart Start plan)
• Potential executive session on site administrator evaluation, student discipline, classified staff hiring, board member discipline, and removal
• Reports from BRHS, GJE, and M.E. School
• Adoption of November 24, 2020 meeting minutes

Regular ASB Meeting

The Toksook Bay Advisory School Board will meet in regular session on Jan 19, 2021 at Nelson Island School. The board may move into executive session to discuss site administrator evaluation, student disciplinary action, classified staff hiring, board member discipline, and removal of an ASB member. A calendar change is listed as an action item.

• Executive session to evaluate the Site Administrator (BP 8244)
• Executive session for student disciplinary action (BP 8235) or truancy (BP 5113)
• Executive session to interview and recommend classified staff hire (BP 8242)
• Executive session to discipline ASB members (BP 8370, 8210) or remove a member (BP 8133.1)
• Action item: Calendar Change

Kwigillingok Regular ASB Meeting

The Kwigillingok Advisory School Board met via Zoom, approved the agenda and minutes from previous meetings, and approved a requisition of equipment with a transfer of funds. They heard a site administrator report and received Title I allocation information. No executive session was held. The next meeting is scheduled for February 19th.

• Approved equipment requisition and transfer of funds (no amount specified)
• Approved minutes from September 28th and November 13th, 2020
• Listed possible executive session topics: administrator evaluation, student discipline, classified staff hiring, board member discipline, and removal
• Site Administrator Report included FY21 Additional Title I Allocations

The ASB approved a requisition for equipment and the associated transfer of funds. Members also discussed distance learning communication and the use of Saxon math.

• Approved equipment requisition and transfer of funds (5-0)
• Approved January 15th, 2021 agenda (4-0)
• Approved November 13th, 2020 meeting minutes (4-0)

Regular ASB Meeting

The Kuinerrarmiut Elitnaurviat Advisory School Board will hold a regular meeting to interview and appoint new ASB members, adopt previous meeting minutes, and discuss several board policies. The board will also review an activity application form and hear public comments. The meeting is largely procedural with no major budget or rezoning items.

• Interview ASB member applications and appoint/oath new member
• Adoption of minutes from 12/04/20, 12/08/20, and 12/15/20 meetings
• Review of Activity Application Form
• Review of Board Policies BP 8252 and BP 8040
• Public comments (3 minutes max) and board member comments

The board interviewed candidates and voted to appoint Gloria Cleveland to the ASB. The board also approved a new activity application form and adopted minutes from three previous meetings.

• Appointed Gloria Cleveland as ASB member (4-0)
• Approved Activity Application form
• Adopted 12/04/20 Worksession Meeting Minutes
• Adopted 12/08/20 Regular Meeting Minutes
• Adopted 12/15/20 Special Meeting Minutes
• Adopted the meeting agenda