Lower Kuskokwim School District public meetings in 2022

Kipnuk Regular ASB Meeting

The Chief Paul Memorial School Advisory School Board will hold a regular meeting on December 16, 2022, in Kipnuk. They will address old and new business, including swearing in new ASB members, voting for a president, and reviewing policies on classified staff hiring and student conduct. The board may also move into executive session to discuss the site administrator's evaluation, disciplinary actions, and other confidential matters.

• Swear in new ASB members
• ASB members vote for President
• Review Board Policy 8242- Hiring of Classified Staff
• Review CPMS Conduct Discipline Matrix
• Discussion and Vote on an unspecified action item

Regular ASB Meeting

This Regular ASB meeting is mostly procedural: call to order, invocation, roll call, adoption of agenda and minutes, communications, reports, and setting the next meeting date. The only substantive item is an executive session to discuss hiring classified personnel, followed by possible action on those items.

• Executive session for hiring of classified personnel
• Public comment period (People to be Heard, 3 minutes max)
• Adoption of November 10, 2022 minutes

The board approved the hiring of two classified personnel positions during an executive session. The meeting also included discussions regarding student laptop usage and classroom content.

• Hired Raychelle Tirchick as Library Aide
• Hired Haley Abraham as Associate Teacher III
• Approved meeting agenda
• Approved November 10, 2022 minutes

Regular Board Meeting

The board appointed Catherine Cedars to Seat F after a motion and vote. They entered executive session to discuss financial matters, litigation related to the Napakiak Phase One project, and LKNEA certified negotiations. The board also adopted minutes, approved the consent agenda covering personnel actions and grants, and received reports including the audit and capital projects.

• Appointment of Catherine Cedars to Seat F
• Executive session on financial matters, litigation (Napakiak Phase One), and LKNEA negotiations
• Adoption of minutes from November 1, 14, and 28, 2022 meetings
• Consent agenda approval including personnel actions and permission to receive grants
• Action item: Amended DOTCOM Therapy Contract for 2022-2023 (moved but no detail given)

The Board appointed Catherine Cedars to Seat F and approved several high-value contracts for equipment, art, and fuel. The board also authorized grant acceptances for the Newtok Relocation/Replacement K-12 School and approved the FY23 Indian Policies and Procedures Document.

• Appointed Catherine Cedars to Seat F (6-0)
• Approved $945,199.21 for Packshapers equipment (8-0)
• Approved $510,204 participating share for Newtok Relocation/Replacement K-12 School grant (8-0)
• Awarded $171,411 contract to Clayton Conner for Lewis Angapak K-12 art project (8-0)
• Awarded $376,487.85 Eek FF&E package to THINK OFFICE (8-0)
• Approved $400,000 for Child Nutrition Program Meal Counters (8-0)
• Approved 2023 Fuel Bid contracts with Crowley Fuels, LLC (8-0)
• Approved FY23 Indian Policies and Procedures Document (8-0)

Nuniwarmiut School Advisory School Board Regular Monthly Meeting

The Nuniwarmiut School Advisory School Board will hold a regular monthly meeting on December 14, 2022. The agenda includes approval of previous minutes, public comments, a site administrator's report, old business on student open gym dates and ASB action plan, and new business including basketball travel approval updates, staffing update, and Christmas program. The meeting is procedural with mainly informational and discussion items.

• Basketball travel approval updates under new business
• Staffing update under new business
• Christmas program discussion under new business
• Student open gym dates as old business
• ASB action plan for January words as old business

The board met to approve the meeting agenda and the minutes from November 21, 2022. No substantive policy or financial decisions were recorded during the meeting.

• Approved December 14, 2022 agenda
• Approved November 21, 2022 meeting minutes with corrections

Board Work Session

The Lower Kuskokwim School District Board of Education will hold a work session to discuss several items. Discussion topics include Sources of Strength, the Superintendent's evaluation process, and interviews for Board Seat F.

• Sources of Strength presentation
• Superintendent's Evaluation Process discussion
• Interviews for Seat F

JAAMS Regular ASB Meeting

The Joann A. Alexie Memorial School Advisory School Board held an executive session to evaluate the Site Administrator and discuss a classified staff hire. The board approved the evaluation of the Site Administrator as the executive officer, approved the interview and recommendation of a classified staff hire, approved the resignation of member Fritz Active, and approved the amended FY23 Master Calendar. The board also adopted the minutes from the November 7, 2022 meeting and approved the agenda for this session.

• Approve evaluation of Site Administrator as executive officer (BP 8244)
• Approve interviewing and recommendation of classified staff hire (BP 8242)
• Approve resignation of ASB member Fritz Active
• Approve amended FY23 Master Calendar
• Adopt November 7, 2022 meeting minutes

The Advisory School Board approved the Site Administrator's evaluation and the interviewing and recommendation of classified staff. The board also approved an amended FY23 Master Calendar and the resignation of board member Fritz Active.

• Approved November 7, 2022, meeting minutes (4-0)
• Approved the meeting agenda (4-0)
• Approved evaluation of the Site Administrator (4-0)
• Approved interviewing and recommendation of classified staff hire (4-0)
• Approved ASB resignation of Fritz Active (4-0)
• Approved Amended FY23 Master Calendar (4-0)

Board Policy Committee Meeting

The Lower Kuskokwim School District Board Policy Committee will meet on December 5, 2022, to review a large set of board policies, primarily those covering students (BP 5000-5999), as well as personnel and advisory school board policies. No votes or decisions are scheduled; the meeting is a discussion item.

• Review of BP 5000-5999: student policies including discipline, safety, conduct, health, and attendance
• Review of BP 4000-4999: personnel policies, specifically AR 4118 on violation of village ordinances
• Review of BP 8000-8999: advisory school board policies and BP 8330 on executive session

Special Board Meeting

The Lower Kuskokwim School District Board of Education held a special meeting on November 28, 2022, via Zoom and in Bethel. The board voted unanimously to enter executive session to discuss financial matters and subjects affecting reputation/character related to the KLA Expansion Project. Public comment was limited to agenda items. Following executive session, the board took action on resulting items and adjourned.

• Unanimous vote to enter executive session for KLA Expansion Project financial and confidential matters
• Public comment limited to 3 minutes per person on agenda items only
• Board adjourned at 5:04 PM

The Board voted to enter an executive session to discuss financial matters regarding the KLA Expansion Project. No actions were taken following the executive session.

• Approved motion to enter executive session for KLA Expansion Project financial matters (6-0)
• No action taken resulting from executive session

Special ASB Meeting

The Chief Paul Memorial School Advisory School Board will hold a special meeting on November 22, 2022, to fill vacant seats B and C. The meeting includes procedural items such as roll call, quorum, and agenda adoption.

• Filling vacant seats B and C on the school advisory board

Regular ASB Meeting

The Lower Kuskokwim School District Board will adopt the October 25 minutes and the meeting agenda. It will receive reports from Bethel River High School, the GJE, and the ME. The board will discuss traffic patterns for a new building, spectator/sportsmanship policies, and the first reading of the ME attendance policy. An ASB action plan will also be considered.

• Traffic Patterns with new building (discussion)
• Spectator/Sportsmanship Policies (discussion)
• First Reading of ME Attendance Policy (report)
• ASB Action Plan (report and action item)
• SA Evaluations (executive session action)

Regular ASB Meeting

The Nuniwarmiut Advisory School Board will meet to approve basketball travel requests and discuss an ASB conference and action plan. An executive session is scheduled for evaluation of the site administrator. The meeting also covers standard procedural items including adoption of minutes and public communication.

• Basketball Travel Approval Requests (action)
• ASB Conference in Bethel (information)
• ASB Action Plan (information)
• Student Open Gym Dates (discussion)
• Evaluation of Site Administrator (executive session)

Nuniwarmiut School Advisory School Board Regular Monthly Meeting

The Nuniwarmiut School Advisory School Board will vote on minutes from October, hear a site administrator report and a fundraiser request, and take action on the 2023 ASB Action Plan and basketball travel requests for district games in Bethel.

• Approval of the 2023 ASB Action Plan (motion carried 5-0)
• Approval of basketball travel for January 25–28, February 10–11, February 16–18, and March 4–6 district games in Bethel
• Public comment regarding fundraisers (no action taken, recorded for later)
• Discussion of student open gym dates
• Presentation from attendees of the ASB Conference in Bethel

The Nuniwarmiut School Advisory School Board approved the 2023 ASB Action Plan and authorized basketball travel for several dates between January and March. The board also approved the meeting agenda and previous minutes.

• Approved 2023 ASB Action Plan (5-0)
• Approved basketball travel for Jan 25-28, Feb 10-11, Feb 16-18, and Mar 4-6 (5-0)
• Approved November 21, 2022 agenda with corrections
• Approved October 12, 2022 meeting minutes with corrections

Anna Tobeluk Memorial School- Regular ASB meeting

The Nunapitchuk Advisory School Board will hold a regular meeting with procedural items, public comments, and discussion of old and new business. A key item is a possible executive session to evaluate the site administrator and consider student discipline, classified staff hiring, and board member discipline or removal. The board will also discuss a letter about the old tank farm, a Title I plan, a children's party, a Thanksgiving feast, and a sports eligibility policy.

• Letter to Operations Dept about the old Tank Farm (action/report)
• Title I School Wide Plan Presentation (action/report)
• Plan for Children's Party with IRA and IRA Gaming (action/report)
• Thanksgiving Feast (discussion)
• Sports Eligibility Policy (action/discussion)

The board approved a request for a city league basketball tournament over the Thanksgiving break. Members also approved a new sports eligibility policy for athletes. The board reviewed school attendance data and completed a Superintendent's Assistant evaluation in executive session.

• Approved city league Thanksgiving basketball tournament (All yes)
• Approved sports eligibility policy guidelines (All yes)
• Approved October 18, 2022 meeting minutes (All yes)
• Completed SA Evaluation in executive session

Special Board Meeting

The Lower Kuskokwim School District Board of Education is meeting in special session to discuss legal matters in executive session, covering topics that could adversely affect district finances or prejudice individuals' reputations. The agenda includes public comment limited to agenda items and action items following the closed session. The meeting is primarily procedural, with no specific substantive decisions or proposals listed.

• Board enters executive session to discuss legal matters affecting finances and confidentiality
• Public comment allowed (3 minutes max, limited to agenda items)
• Action items resulting from executive session to be considered afterward

The Board met in executive session to discuss legal matters, finances, and confidential personnel subjects. No substantive actions were taken following the session.

• Approved motion to enter executive session (6-0)
• No action taken resulting from executive session
• Approved motion to adjourn (6-0)

Regular ASB Meeting

The Lower Kuskokwim School District ASB is holding a regular meeting that includes swearing in new members, adoption of agenda and minutes, reports, and other standard items. The agenda lists only procedural steps with no specific substantive decisions or public hearings detailed.

• New Members Oath of Office
• Adoption of Agenda and Minutes
• Reports (SA Report)
• Executive Session

The board approved the meeting agenda and the minutes from the October 13th meeting with corrections. No new or old business was decided during the session.

• Approved meeting agenda
• Approved October 13th meeting minutes with corrections

Regular ASB Meeting

The Kuinerrarmiut Elitnaurviat Advisory School Board will hold a regular meeting to consider and possibly adopt several plans, including the ASB Action Plan, Discipline Plan, and Title 1 Plan. The board will also meet in executive session to evaluate the Site Administrator. Procedural items include adoption of minutes from prior meetings.

• Action on ASB Action Plan
• Action on Discipline Plan
• Action on Title 1 Plan
• Executive session for evaluation of Site Administrator (SA Evaluation)
• Adoption of minutes from 10/18/22 Regular Meeting and 11/7/22 Work Session

The board approved the ASB Action Plan, the Discipline Plan, and the Title 1 Plan. The board also adopted the meeting minutes from October 18 and November 7, 2022.

• Approved ASB Action Plan (All in favor)
• Approved Discipline Plan (All in favor)
• Approved Title 1 Plan (All in favor)
• Approved 10/18/22 Regular Meeting Minutes (All in favor)
• Approved 11/7/22 Work Session Meeting Minutes with corrections (All in favor)
• Approved agenda with additions to include Title 1 Plan and SA Evaluation (All in favor)
• Entered Executive Session at 6:10 P.M. for SA Evaluation (All in favor)

CANCELED - Special Board Meeting

This special board meeting scheduled for November 8, 2022 was canceled. No business items were discussed or decided.

JAAMS Regular ASB Meeting

The Joann A. Alexie Memorial School Advisory School Board met on November 7, 2022, and took action on several items. They approved the ASB FY23 Action Plan, elementary and secondary classroom behavior rubrics, an office discipline referral form, and discipline plan consequences for elementary and secondary students. They also appointed Moses Pavilla, Jr. and Christopher Nicholai, Sr. as ASB members until the 2023 election. A recommendation for a classified staff hire was tabled.

• Approved ASB FY23 Action Plan
• Approved Elementary and Secondary Classroom Behavior Rubrics
• Approved Office Discipline Referral form
• Approved JAAMS Discipline Plan Consequences for Elementary and Secondary Students
• Appointed Moses Pavilla, Jr. and Christopher Nicholai, Sr. to the ASB

The board approved the FY23 ASB Action Plan and updated discipline documents, including behavior rubrics and referral forms. Two new ASB members were appointed, while a classified staff hire recommendation was postponed.

• Approved ASB FY23 Action Plan (3-0)
• Approved Elementary and Secondary Classroom Behavior Rubrics (3-0)
• Approved Office Discipline Referral form (3-0)
• Approved JAAMS Discipline Plan Consequences for Elementary and Secondary Students (3-0)
• Appointed Moses Pavilla, Jr. as ASB member until 2023 election (3-0)
• Appointed Christopher Nicholai, Sr. as ASB member until 2023 election (3-0)
• Postponed recommendation of classified staff hire until next meeting (3-0)
• Approved October 10, 2022, meeting minutes (3-0)

ASB Work Session

The Kuinerrarmiut Elitnaurviat Advisory School Board will hold a work session to discuss professional boundaries training, the ASB action plan, a discipline plan, and meeting expectations. No public comments will be taken. The board may also move into executive session for standard personnel and student matters.

• Discussion of Professional Boundaries Training
• Discussion of ASB Action Plan
• Discussion of Discipline Plan
• Discussion of ASB Meeting Expectations
• Potential executive session for site administrator evaluation, student discipline, or classified staff hire

The board viewed a Professional Boundaries Training presentation. Members reviewed and discussed the ASB Action Plan, Discipline Plan, and ASB Meeting Expectations. No formal votes on these items were recorded.

• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Board Work Session

The Lower Kuskokwim School District Board of Education will meet in a work session for board orientation. The agenda includes only procedural items and a discussion on board orientation. No votes or specific proposals are listed.

• Board orientation discussion during work session
• Meeting held via Zoom and in person at LKSD Board Room

Regular Board Meeting

The Lower Kuskokwim School District Board of Education will adopt the meeting agenda and approve minutes from prior regular and special meetings. It will enter an executive session to discuss confidential matters such as the selection of a student representative. The board will also approve the consent agenda, which includes personnel actions and permission to receive grants and funds. Additional reports on schools, operations, and the LKNEA classified signing bonuses will be presented.

• Adoption of the agenda as presented
• Adoption of minutes from September 22, October 10, October 25, and October 28 meetings
• Executive session to discuss selection of student representative and alternate
• Consent agenda approval for personnel actions
• Consent agenda approval for permission to receive grants and funds

The Board organized its leadership by electing a President, Vice President, Secretary, and Treasurer. Members approved several Memorandums of Agreement for student programs and research, as well as a three-year insurance broker contract. Deanna Latham resigned from the Board effective immediately.

• Elected Clarence Daniel as President, Hugh Dyment as Vice President, Mike Husa as Secretary, and Janet Erik as Treasurer
• Approved MOU for ANSEP Middle School Career Exploration program for up to 54 students
• Approved MOA for ANSEP Middle School Academy not to exceed $160,000
• Approved MOA with ASCA/ASDN not to exceed $1,781,117
• Approved MOA with Marzano Research not to exceed $311,490
• Approved ANE grant sub-awards to ASDN ($73,220), Alaska Research and Evaluation Services ($63,733), and WestEd ($67,600)
• Approved three-year contract with Combs Insurance, Inc. (Jan 1, 2023 – Dec 31, 2025)
• Approved Kasigluk-Akiuk Senior trip to Southern California

Emergency Special Board Meeting

The Lower Kuskokwim School District Board of Education held an emergency special meeting via Zoom on October 28, 2022. The board voted to authorize the superintendent to transition Chief Paul Memorial School to remote learning, including possibly closing the school temporarily to allow staff time to develop a plan. The board also entered executive session to discuss personnel matters and matters affecting district finances.

• Authorization for Superintendent Hankins to transition Chief Paul Memorial School to remote learning, with possible temporary closure
• Executive session held to discuss personnel matters and matters affecting district finances
• Motion carried 6-0 to enter executive session and to authorize the remote learning transition
• Meeting was called as an emergency special meeting and adjourned at 11:52 PM

The Board approved giving Superintendent Hankins the discretion to transition Chief Paul Memorial School to remote learning. This authorization includes the possibility of temporarily closing the school to allow staff to develop a plan.

• Approved transition of Chief Paul Memorial School to remote learning and potential temporary closure (6-0)
• Entered executive session to discuss personnel and confidential financial matters (6-0)

Kipnuk Regular ASB Meeting

The Chief Paul Memorial School Advisory School Board will hold a regular meeting including procedural items and potential executive session to discuss evaluation of the site administrator, student disciplinary action, classified staff hiring, and board member discipline. The agenda also includes staff and student attendance reports noting that all students are on remote learning due to COVID-19 and the community is in the red lockdown.

• Possible executive session for evaluation of site administrator, student disciplinary action, classified staff hiring, and board member discipline
• Staff attendance reports: N/A due to COVID-20 schedule
• Student attendance reports: community in RED on lockdown; all students on remote learning
• Adoption of previous minutes and current agenda

Regular ASB Meeting

The Lower Kuskokwim School District's ASB board is holding a regular meeting with votes on final reading of student eligibility rules for Bethel Regional High School and Gladys Jung Elementary, and discussion of a drug testing and discipline plan. The board will also elect officers and adopt previous meeting minutes. No dollar amounts or specific project names are present beyond school names.

• Final reading and action on eligibility policy for BRHS and GJE
• Discussion of drug testing and discipline plan
• Election of ASB officers
• Adoption of September 27 and October 11 meeting minutes
• Reports from BRHS, GJE, and ME

The meeting was primarily procedural. The board approved the agenda as presented. No other substantive decisions were recorded in the minutes.

• Approved agenda as presented (7-0)

Special Board Meeting

The Lower Kuskokwim School District Board of Education held a special meeting on October 25, 2022. The board heard public comment, then entered executive session to discuss candidate selection for seats B and C and personnel matters. After the closed session, the board voted to appoint Janet Erik to Section II, Seat B. The meeting adjourned at 7:57 PM.

• Appointment of Janet Erik to Section II, Seat B via a 5-0 vote
• Motion to enter executive session to discuss candidate interviews and confidential matters carried 4-1
• Executive session also covered personnel matters
• Public comment limited to agenda items (3 minutes max)
• Meeting held via Zoom and in LKSD Boardroom at 1004 Ron Edwards Way, Bethel

The Board appointed Janet Erik to Section II, Seat B and Oscar Active, Sr. to Section II, Seat C. A motion to appoint Joe Avugiak to Seat C failed.

• Appointed Janet Erik to Section II, Seat B (5-0)
• Appointed Oscar Active, Sr. to Section II, Seat C (5-0)
• Denied appointment of Joe Avugiak to Section II, Seat C (4-1)

Oct 18, 2022 (Tue) Anna Tobeluk Memorial School Regular ASB Meeting

The Anna Tobeluk Memorial School Advisory School Board met for a regular meeting on October 18, 2022. The board swore in newly elected members, elected officers for FY23, and approved minutes from previous meetings. No other substantive decisions or discussions were recorded.

• Swearing in of newly elected board members Barbara Evan and Riana White
• Officer elections for FY23: Chairman and Vice Chairman
• Approval of minutes from September 20, 2022 regular meeting
• Approval of minutes from October 10, 2022 special meeting
• Site administration report presented by Michelle Tefft

The ASB held officer elections for FY23, electing a new Chairman and Vice-Chairman. The board also approved the minutes from the September 20 and October 10 meetings.

• Elected Barbara Evan as ASB Chairman for FY23 (4-1)
• Elected Matrona Andrew as ASB Vice-Chairman for FY23 (4-1)
• Approved 9/20/22 Regular meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved 10/10/22 Special meeting minutes (unanimous)

Regular ASB Meeting

The Kuinerrarmiut Elitnaurviat Advisory School Board will decide on approval of continued employment and discuss a special budget review, a discipline plan, and an upcoming ASB conference in Bethel. The board will also hold an executive session to review Teacher Aide III applications.

• Action item: Approval of Continued Employment
• Discussion: Special Budget Review
• Discussion: Discipline Plan
• Discussion: ASB Conference October 20–21 in Bethel
• Executive Session to review Teacher Aide III applications

The board reorganized its leadership and approved the continued employment of Karen Atseriak. Members also approved the meeting agenda and the minutes from the September 21, 2022, meeting.

• Elected Elizabeth Cleveland as Chairman/President
• Elected Tracy Pleasant as Vice Chairman/Vice President
• Approved meeting agenda with corrections
• Approved 09/21/22 Regular Meeting Minutes
• Approved continued employment of Karen Atseriak
• Scheduled Discipline Plan work session for November 7 at 5:00 P.M.

Regular ASB Meeting

This is a regular ASB meeting of the Lower Kuskokwim School District. The agenda consists of routine procedural items such as call to order, invocation, oath of office for new members, adoption of agenda and minutes, and reports. A board approval of continued employment is listed under communications, but no further details are provided. No substantive policy decisions or financial actions are scheduled.

• Board approval of continued employment (no details)
• Public comment period (People to be Heard)
• Adoption of September 23, 2022 minutes
• New members oath of office
• Executive session (closed to public)

The board approved the continued employment of two staff members at Chefornak and selected candidates for Teacher Aide III positions. The board also established a lunch policy for 11th and 12th grade students.

• Approved continued employment of Mr. Jadon Tunuchuk and Mr. Sam Lewis at Chefornak
• Selected Simone Tunuchuk as 1st choice for K-1 Aide (Teacher Aide III)
• Selected Christen Sipary as 1st choice and Randall Owen as 2nd choice for 2nd-5th Reading (Teacher Aide III)
• Approved allowing 11th-12th grade students to go home for lunch with one chance of grace
• Approved the meeting agenda
• Approved the 9/23/22 minutes

Regular ASB Meeting

The Lower Kuskokwim School District ASB held a regular meeting that was largely procedural. Newly elected members Monica Wesley and Melanie Shavings were sworn in. The board approved an acknowledgement of family engagement for two individuals and discussed items including a student open gym schedule, an ASB conference, and a playground update.

• Swearing in of newly elected board members Ms. Monica Wesley and Ms. Melanie Shavings
• Motion carried to approve Acknowledgement of Family Engagement for Mrs. Peggy Williams and Mrs. Carol Peterson (vote: 3-0-2)
• Discussion of Student Open Gym Schedule
• Discussion of ASB Conference in Bethel
• Discussion of Playground Update and Calendar Change

The board swore in two new members and approved the minutes from the September 13, 2022 meeting. The board also approved acknowledgments of family engagement for two individuals. Three members were designated to attend an ASB Conference in Bethel.

• Approved Acknowledgement of Family Engagement for Mrs. Peggy Williams and Mrs. Carol Peterson (3-0-2)
• Adopted September 13, 2022 meeting minutes
• Adopted meeting agenda
• Set next ASB meeting for November 21, 2022

ANNA TOBELUK MEMORIAL SCHOOL SPECIAL MEETING

The Anna Tobeluk Memorial School Advisory Board held a special meeting on October 10, 2022. The board tabled the swearing-in of newly elected ASB members and officer elections to the next meeting. The board entered executive session to discuss an early graduation request, with a motion to do so passing unanimously. An action resulting from executive session was then considered, but no details are provided in the agenda.

• Call to order at 5:07 pm with two members absent (Riana White, Barbara Evan)
• Swearing-in of newly elected ASB members tabled to next meeting
• Officer elections tabled to next meeting
• Executive session held for an early graduation request (motion carried, all yes)
• Action item resulting from executive session discussed

The board approved a request for early graduation following an executive session. The swearing-in of newly elected ASB members and officer elections were both tabled until the next meeting.

• Approved early graduation request (3-0)
• Tabled swearing-in of newly elected ASB members
• Tabled officer elections

Special Board Meeting

The Lower Kuskokwim School District Board of Education held a special meeting on October 10, 2022, via Zoom and in Bethel. The board declared REAA #4, Section II, Seats B and C vacant, approved the final reading of Administrative Regulation 6112 (School Day), and authorized an ECI contract amendment for $68,573 for a traffic impact analysis. It also approved Resolution 23-03 to provide teacher housing in Kasigluk-Akiuk for up to $653,000 and voted to expel a student following an executive session on student discipline.

• Declared REAA #4, Section II, Seats B and C vacant and began appointment process
• Approved final reading of AR 6112 (School Day policy)
• Approved ECI Amendment #010 not to exceed $68,573 for traffic impact analysis
• Approved Resolution 23-03 for teacher housing in Kasigluk-Akiuk not to exceed $653,000
• Voted to expel student 1 with terms and conditions following executive session

The Board approved a resolution for a three-bedroom housing unit in Kasigluk-Akiuk and a contract amendment for a traffic impact analysis. Additionally, the Board declared two REAA 04 seats vacant and approved a student expulsion.

• Approved Resolution 23-03 for a 3 bedroom housing unit in Kasigluk-Akiuk not to exceed $653,000 (7-0)
• Approved ECI Amendment #010 for Traffic Impact Analysis not to exceed $68,573 (8-0)
• Declared REAA #4, Section II, Seats B and C vacant (8-0)
• Approved final reading of Board Policy AR 6112 (8-0)
• Approved recommendation to expel student 1 (8-0)
• Approved motion to enter executive session for student discipline and personnel matters (8-0)

JAAMS Regular ASB Meeting

The Joann A. Alexie Memorial School Advisory School Board held a regular meeting, adopted the September 13, 2022 minutes and the agenda, approved an FY23 Master Calendar Amendment, and adopted the FY23 ASB Working Agreements with an additional sixth item. The board also planned to enter executive session for personnel and student discipline matters.

• Elected ASB Officers of President and Vice President
• Approved FY23 Master Calendar Amendment
• Adopted FY23 ASB Working Agreements with an added sixth point
• Approved minutes from September 13, 2022 meeting
• Executive session scheduled for site administrator evaluation, student discipline, and classified staff hiring

The ASB elected a President and Vice President and approved the FY23 Master Calendar Amendment. The board also adopted the FY23 ASB Working Agreements and approved the minutes from the September 13, 2022, meeting.

• Elected Louisa Pavilla as President
• Elected Henry Tikiun Jr as Vice President
• Approved September 13, 2022, minutes (3-0)
• Approved the agenda (3-0)
• Approved FY23 Master Calendar Amendment (3-0)
• Adopted FY23 ASB Working Agreements (3-0)

Regular ASB Meeting

This is a regular ASB meeting of the Lower Kuskokwim School District. The agenda contains only procedural items such as agenda approval, minutes adoption, oath of office, and reports. No specific action items, dollar amounts, or project details are listed.

• Adoption of previous meeting minutes
• Oath of office administered
• Reports scheduled but no details provided
• Executive session on agenda
• Public and member comments periods

Regular Meeting

The board held a regular meeting with standard procedural items including adoption of the agenda and minutes. No specific substantive decisions, contracts, or public hearings were listed on the agenda. The meeting included categories for student fundraising requests, ASB action items, and an executive session, but no details were provided.

• Adoption of agenda (approved)
• Adoption of minutes
• Student fundraising requests/report (no details)
• Executive session (no details)
• ASB action items (no details)

Regular ASB Meeting

This is a regular ASB meeting of the Lower Kuskokwim School District, primarily consisting of procedural items such as roll call, approval of minutes from August 2022, and discussion of Board Policy 8040 regarding complaints from employees and families. No substantive decisions or financial items are on the agenda.

• Approval of minutes from August 2022
• Review of Board Policy 8040: Complaints Employees and Families

Regular ASB Meeting

The Bethel Advisory School Board will meet September 27, 2022, with a possible executive session on staff evaluation, student discipline, and board member removal. Public items include discussion of drug testing for student athletes and eligibility criteria for BRHS and GJE. The board will also hear school reports and adopt prior minutes.

• Possible executive session for evaluation, discipline, hiring, and board member removal
• Discussion of drug testing for student athletes
• Discussion of eligibility rules for BRHS and GJE
• Reports from M.E. School, GJE, and BRHS
• Adoption of August 23 meeting minutes

Regualr ASB Meeting

This is a regular Associated Student Body (ASB) meeting of the Lower Kuskokwim School District. The agenda includes standard procedural items such as approval of minutes, public comments, student fundraising requests, reports from the chair and site administrator, and discussion of ASB action items. No specific projects, dollar amounts, or policy changes are listed.

• Student fundraising requests (category 5) as action item
• ASB action items (category 7) with no specifics listed
• Public comment periods: unscheduled (2 min) and scheduled (3 min)
• Distribution of stipends at adjournment

Regular ASB Meeting

The Chefornak Advisory School Board will hold a regular meeting, including adoption of minutes and reports from the Site Administrator. The board may then move into executive session to discuss evaluation of the site administrator, student disciplinary action, classified staff hiring, disciplining board members, or removal of an ASB member.

• Possible executive session to evaluate the Site Administrator (BP 8244)
• Possible executive session for student disciplinary action (BP 8235) or truancy (BP 5113)
• Possible executive session for interviewing and recommending classified staff hire (BP 8242)
• Possible executive session for disciplining individual ASB members (BP 8370, 8210)
• SA report includes ASB elections, school-wide goals, and open positions (Teacher Aide III, Intensive Needs Aide)

The board approved the hiring of three staff members for intensive needs and food service roles. The board also accepted the resignation of member Walter Tirchick and adopted the previous meeting's minutes.

• Approved hiring Elia Tulik and Ryan J Erik as Intensive Needs Aides
• Approved hiring Dawson Erik as Food Service Helper
• Adopted August 25, 2022 meeting minutes
• Accepted resignation of Walter Tirchick from ASB seat
• Approved agenda with date change to 9/23

Regular Board Meeting

The Lower Kuskokwim School District Board of Education approved several action items, including a $1,120,317 participating share for a state grant to replace William N Miller K-12 Memorial School in Napakiak. The board also awarded a $1,103,855.94 fire cleanup contract for Kasigluk-Akiuk School and revised the Smart Start 22-23 COVID-19 protocols. Consent agenda items covering personnel actions and grant acceptance were passed, and the board held an executive session on personnel and financial matters.

• Resolution 23-02: Capital Improvement Project Grant for William N Miller K-12 Memorial School Replacement (Napakiak) with LKSD participating share of $1,120,317
• RFP - Kasigluk-Akiuk School Phase One Fire Cleanup: contract awarded to Ahtna Infrastructure for $1,103,855.94
• Approval of revised LKSD Smart Start 22-23 (COVID-19 protocols) effective 9/23/22
• Consent agenda: Personnel actions and permission to receive grants and funds
• Quarterly Fiscal Report and other operational reports (plant facilities, pupil transportation, food service)

The Board approved a construction clean-up contract for the Kasigluk-Akiuk School and a grant for the William N Miller K-12 Memorial School replacement. Other actions included updating the Smart Start 22-23 guide and approving substitute teacher pay changes.

• Awarded $1,103,855.94 fire cleanup contract to Ahtna Infrastructure (6-0)
• Approved Resolution 23-02 for William N Miller K-12 Memorial School replacement grant and $1,120,317 participating share (6-0)
• Approved MOA with Water Operations of Alaska not to exceed $127,200 (6-0)
• Approved revised LKSD Smart Start 22-23 removing Symptom-Free Schools (6-0)
• Approved substitute teacher pay scale change (6-0)
• Approved BRHS JROTC trips to Furman University and Waianae Adventure Challenge (6-0)
• Approved first reading of 11 board policies and one amendment to AR 4161 (6-0)
• Approved position specifications and AASB resolution on Social Security pension offsets (6-0)

Regular ASB Meeting

The Kuinerrarmiut Elitnaurviat Advisory School Board holds a regular meeting postponed from August. The board will enter an executive session to discuss an early graduation request and other confidential matters. Action items include sports travel approval, an open gym proposal, a discipline plan, and an ASB member resignation. Discussion items cover ASB elections and a conference in October.

• Early Graduation Request discussed in executive session
• Sports Travel Approval action item
• ASB Member Resignation action item
• Approval of Discipline Plan action item
• ASB Election in October discussion item

The board approved blanket sports travel and designated individuals for open gym access. The board also accepted the resignation of ASB member Pauline Matthew and tabled the discipline plan for a future work session.

• Approved blanket sports travel (All in favor)
• Approved open gym access for Preston Alexie, Erica Teeluk, and Karen Atseriak (All in favor)
• Approved resignation of ASB member Pauline Matthew (All in favor)
• Tabled approval of Discipline Plan
• Approved agenda with corrections (All in favor)
• Approved 05/17/2022 regular meeting minutes with corrections (All in favor)

Special Board Meeting

This special board meeting of the Lower Kuskokwim School District is almost entirely procedural. The only substantive item is a motion to enter executive session to discuss matters affecting district finances and subjects that could prejudice personal reputation. The board has already voted unanimously to enter that closed session, so the agenda reports that as a past action. No other decisions or discussions are listed.

• Executive session for financial matters (action taken, motion carried unanimously)
• Actions resulting from executive session (listed as an action item, no detail provided)
• Roll call and quorum establishment (procedural)

The Board entered an executive session to discuss financial matters and confidential subjects. No actions were taken following the session.

• Approved motion to enter executive session (7-0)
• No action taken resulting from executive session

Regular ASB Meeting

The Lower Kuskokwim School District ASB will hold a regular meeting with procedural items including roll call, adoption of agenda and minutes. Discussions include the Fall ASB Conference, School Improvement Plan Prioritization, Student Open Gym Schedule, and setting interview dates for Teacher Aide III and Migrant Education Tutor positions. No concrete decisions or dollar amounts are on the agenda.

• Discussion of School Improvement Plan Prioritization
• Discussion of Student Open Gym Schedule
• Setting interview date for Teacher Aide III and Migrant Education Tutor
• Fall ASB Conference update (old business)
• Public communication period (no action taken)

The board adopted the meeting agenda and the minutes from August 22, 2022. Members discussed the fall ASB conference and student open gym schedules. The next meeting was scheduled for October 12, 2022.

• Adopted meeting agenda
• Adopted August 22, 2022 meeting minutes
• Scheduled Teacher Aide III and Migrant Education Tutor interviews for September 29, 2022
• Set next meeting date for October 12, 2022

JAAMS Regular ASB Meeting

The Joann A. Alexie Memorial School Advisory School Board met in regular session and approved several items including the FY23 school goals, JAAMS hiring procedures, the FY23 meetings/conferences/events list, and an amended FY23 calendar. The board also entered executive session to discuss topics such as site administrator evaluation, student discipline, classified staffing, and board member discipline. New teachers Andrea Larson, Marcus Geissler, Brooke Muriello, and Eryk Shupe were introduced.

• Executive session to discuss evaluation of site administrator, student discipline, classified staff hiring, board member discipline, and possible removal of a board member
• Approval of FY23 School Goals
• Approval of JAAMS Hiring Procedures
• Approval of Amended FY23 JAAMS Calendar
• Introduction of new teachers Andrea Larson, Marcus Geissler, Brooke Muriello, Eryk Shupe

The board approved the FY23 school goals, the amended FY23 calendar, and the JAAMS hiring procedures. The board also approved the FY23 schedule for meetings, conferences, and events.

• Approved May 9, 2022, meeting minutes (3-0)
• Approved the meeting agenda (3-0)
• Approved FY23 School Goals (3-0)
• Approved JAAMS Hiring Procedures (3-0)
• Approved FY23 JAAMS Meetings, Conferences, & Events (3-0)
• Approved Amended FY23 JAAMS Calendar (3-0)

Board Policy Committee Meeting

The committee will discuss a review of board policies covering personnel (4000-4999 series), business and noninstructional operations (3000 series), and board bylaws (9000 series). No votes or decisions are scheduled; this is a discussion item.

• Review of BP 4020 Drug and Alcohol-Free Workplace and related forms
• Review of BP 4119.11 Sexual Harassment and BP 4119.12 Harassment policies
• Review of BP 3522 District Data Protection Program (2022 working draft)
• Review of BP 3590 District Use of Electronic Signatures (2022 working draft)
• Review of BP 9270 Conflict of Interest (board bylaws)

Regular ASB Meeting

The Chefornak Advisory School Board will hold a regular meeting on August 25, 2022, at 6:00 PM. The board may move into executive session to discuss evaluation of the site administrator, student discipline, classified staff hiring, board discipline, or removal of a member. Open-session action items include approving the ASB Action Plan and setting meeting dates. Discussion items include a school-wide disciplinary plan and the method for hiring classified personnel.

• Executive session topics: evaluation of site administrator (BP 8244), student discipline (BP 8235, BP 5113), classified staff hiring (BP 8242), board member discipline (BP 8370, 8210), removal of ASB member (BP 8133.1)
• Introduction of new teachers: Mrs. Hobson, Mr. Rendal, Mr. Anggil
• Action item: Adoption of ASB Action Plan
• Action item: Setting future meeting dates
• Discussion item: School-wide disciplinary plan and method for hiring classified personnel

The ASB approved the meeting agenda and maintained the existing Action Plan and meeting schedule. Members agreed to admit a 20-year-old student to complete their graduation requirements without sports participation.

• Approved agenda with corrections
• Maintained existing ASB Action Plan regarding attendance, graduation, and reading/writing
• Confirmed ASB meetings will remain at 6pm on Thursdays in the middle of the month
• Agreed to accept a 20-year-old student to return and complete school

Regular ASB Meeting

The Bethel Advisory School Board will meet in regular session and may move into executive session to discuss site administrator evaluation, student discipline, classified staff hire, board member discipline, and removal. Under discussion items, the board will consider drug testing for student athletes (BP 5131.61). Action items include approval of out-of-state travel for JROTC to the Waianae Adventure Challenge 2023 and Furman Raider Challenge 2023. The board will also hear reports from GJE, M.E. School, and BRHS.

• Executive session for evaluation of site administrator (BP 8244)
• Discussion of drug testing for student athletes (BP 5131.61)
• Action on out-of-state JROTC travel: Waianae Adventure Challenge 2023 and Furman Raider Challenge 2023
• Public comments (3 min max)
• Adoption of April 26 minutes

Regular Board Meeting

The board voted to enter into memoranda of agreement with the Alaska Statewide Mentor Project ($120,000) and S3Strategies ($68,500). They also approved a revised FY 2024–2030 Capital Improvement Plan and guidelines for a Land Acknowledgement Statement. An executive session was held to discuss personnel matters (under-filled position).

• Approved MOA with Alaska Statewide Mentor Project up to $120,000 for 2022–2023.
• Approved MOA with S3Strategies up to $68,500.
• Approved revised FY 2024–2030 Capital Improvement Plan.
• Approved use of Land Acknowledgement Statement at board meetings and conferences.
• Held executive session for personnel matters (under-filled position).

The Board approved a revised 6-year Capital Improvement Plan and established monthly stipends for board members. They also entered into two professional service agreements and hired a new Plant Facilities Manager.

• Approved Resolution 23-01 for board stipends of $400/month plus $100/month for travel (8-0)
• Approved revised FY 2024-2030 Capital Improvement Plan (8-0)
• Approved MOA with Alaska Statewide Mentor Project not to exceed $120,000 (8-0)
• Approved MOA with S3Strategies not to exceed $68,500 (8-0)
• Approved hiring of David Sparks as Plant Facilities Manager (8-0)
• Approved final reading of Board Policy BP 3300 (8-0)
• Approved use of Land Acknowledgement Statement at specific meetings and conferences (8-0)
• Approved research request from Amparo Faraon (8-0)

Regular Board Meeting

The Lower Kuskokwim School District Board of Education approved the LKSD Smart Start 22-23 and Student Activities plan, including COVID-19 protocols. The board also authorized several Memoranda of Agreement (MOAs) with WestEd ($67,500), ARS Aleut Analytical ($63,093.28), and Covenant House Alaska (no cost), as well as membership dues for the Coalition for Education Equity ($23,000) and a subscription for Handshake ($95,000). The meeting included an executive session for legal matters and reports on ANSEP, Equity, and staffing.

• Approval of LKSD Smart Start 22-23 plan with COVID-19 protocols
• MOA with WestEd for ANE grant sub-award up to $67,500
• MOA with ARS Aleut Analytical up to $63,093.28
• Coalition for Education Equity membership dues up to $23,000
• Handshake career fair subscription up to $95,000

The Board approved the purchase of a bus barn from Green Building Group and authorized multiple MOAs and subscriptions. It also adopted a Land Acknowledgement statement and approved various board policy revisions.

• Approved bus barn purchase from Green Building Group for up to $800,000 (7-0)
• Approved LKSD Smart Start 22-23 and Student Activities (7-0)
• Approved Coalition for Education Equity membership dues up to $23,000 (7-0)
• Approved MOA with WestEd for ANE grant sub-award up to $67,500 (7-0)
• Approved MOA with Covenant House Alaska for JAG Program at no cost to LKSD (7-0)
• Approved MOA with ARS Aleut Analytical up to $63,093.28 (7-0)
• Approved Handshake career fair subscription up to $95,000 (7-0)
• Approved Land Acknowledgement statement (5-2)

Work Session

The LKSD Board of Education is meeting to discuss several educational guidelines. Discussions include Smart Start and student activities, secondary credit recovery, and dual credit opportunities.

• LKSD Smart Start & Student Activities discussion
• Secondary Credit Recovery Guidelines discussion
• Secondary Dual Credit Opportunities discussion

Regular Board Meeting

The Lower Kuskokwim School District Board met on June 2, 2022 and entered an executive session to discuss confidential financial matters and the superintendent's contract. The board approved a resolution honoring the quick response that saved the Kasilguk‑Akiuk school building, adopted minutes from prior meetings, and approved the consent agenda items. It also voted to enter a Memorandum of Agreement with Rising Tide Communications for the 2022‑23 school year, not to exceed $72,000.

• Resolution 22-05 honoring quick response to save the Kasilguk‑Akiuk School Building
• Executive session on financial matters and superintendent's contract
• Adoption of April 28 and May 16, 2022 meeting minutes
• Approval of consent agenda items (personnel actions and grant permissions)
• MOA with Rising Tide Communications for 2022‑23, amount up to $72,000

The Board approved several Memorandums of Agreement (MOAs) for educational services, facility leases, and student meals. It also adopted five new piloted courses into the secondary curriculum and approved the Nightmute Rural Empowerment for School Success Plan.

• Approved Resolution 22-05 honoring efforts to save Kasilguk-Akiuk School Building (7-0)
• Approved MOA with Dotcom Therapy for FY23 not to exceed $345,063.00 (7-0)
• Approved MOA with Pro Care Therapy for Sign Language Interpreter not to exceed $140,000.00 (7-0)
• Approved MOA with Yuut Elitnaurviat for TESS building lease not to exceed $156,000 (7-0)
• Approved MOA with Yuut Elitnaurviat for dorm lease not to exceed $148,320 (7-0)
• Approved MOA with University of Wisconsin-WIDA for QPP grant totaling $405,000 (7-0)
• Approved Nightmute Rural Empowerment for School Success Plan (7-0)
• Approved five piloted courses into Secondary Curriculum (7-0)

Work Session

The Lower Kuskokwim School District board will hold a work session to discuss two topics: a board self-evaluation and the REAA 04 recast, which includes an order and notice of election. No votes or decisions are scheduled; this is a discussion-only meeting.

• Discussion of board self-evaluation with attached action plan templates
• Discussion of REAA 04 recast, including LKSD REAA 4.pdf, LKSD Option C.pdf, and Order and Notice of Election.pdf

Regular ASB Meeting

The Lower Kuskokwim School District ASB held a regular meeting on May 19, 2022, and approved a change to the 2023 school year calendar. The winter break was adjusted to run from December 22 to January 15 instead of December 23 to January 17. Other agenda items were routine procedural matters.

• Approved changing SY 2023 winter break to Dec 22 – Jan 15 from Dec 23 – Jan 17
• Roll call: Kimbery Agnus (P), Leona Wiseman (P), Walter Tirchick (P), Theresa Sipary (E)
• Approved minutes of April 26, 2022 with corrections
• ASB members requested information about terms of their contracts
• Next meeting scheduled for August 24, 2022 at 6:00pm

Board Policy Committee Meeting

The Lower Kuskokwim School District Board Policy Committee will meet to discuss and review board policies in the 3000-3999 series covering Business and Noninstructional Operations. No decisions or votes are scheduled; the meeting is a discussion-only review of policies including budget, purchasing, asset management, and safety.

• Review of board policies 3000–3999: Business & Noninstructional Operations (budget, purchasing, facilities, transportation, food service, etc.)

Regular ASB Meeting

The Kuinerrarmiut Elitnaurviat Advisory School Board will hold a regular meeting to adopt minutes from prior meetings, hear reports, and take action on nominations for a CNE-PAC representative and setting dates for the next school year. The board may also enter executive session for personnel evaluations, student discipline, or hiring matters.

• Adoption of minutes from 03/18/2022 regular meeting and 04/06/2022 special meeting
• SA Report from the site administrator
• ASB nominations of a CNE-PAC representative for the tribe
• Setting dates of meetings for the next school year
• Possible executive session for evaluation, discipline, or hiring

The board nominated Tracy Pleasant and Amanda Mark as CNE-PAC representatives for the tribe. The board also approved the meeting agenda and minutes from March 18 and April 6, 2022. Meeting dates for the next school year were tabled.

• Adopted the meeting agenda
• Approved 03/18/2022 regular meeting minutes
• Approved 04/06/2022 special meeting minutes
• Nominated Tracy Pleasant as CNE-PAC representative for the tribe (carried)
• Nominated Amanda Mark as CNE-PAC representative for the tribe
• Tabled dates of meetings for next school year

Special Board Meeting

The Lower Kuskokwim School District Board of Education held a special meeting via Zoom to vote on a consent agenda consisting solely of personnel actions. The board approved the consent agenda unanimously.

• Approved consent agenda containing personnel actions

The board held a special meeting to review the consent agenda. The board approved personnel actions as presented.

• Approved consent agenda including personnel actions (6-0)

JAAMS Regular ASB Meeting

The Joann A. Alexie Memorial School Advisory School Board is meeting to discuss and take action on several items, including approving a list of FY23 CNE-PAC candidates for the Atmautluak Traditional Council. The board will also consider entering executive session for evaluation, discipline, and personnel matters, and will hear reports on the school and new school. Routine items include adopting minutes, setting the agenda, and hearing public testimony.

• Approve FY23 CNE-PAC candidates list for Atmautluak Traditional Council (Action)
• Possible executive session on administrator evaluation, student discipline, staff hiring, board discipline, or board member removal
• Adoption of minutes from April 12, 2022 meeting
• Reports from Site Administrator and New School Report
• Discussion on New School Art

The board approved the list of FY23 CNE-PAC candidates to be submitted to the Atmautluak Traditional Council. Members also discussed art requests for the new school, including murals of Joann A. Alexie and local wildlife.

• Approved April 12, 2022 meeting minutes (3-0)
• Approved the meeting agenda (3-0)
• Approved FY23 CNE-PAC candidates list for Atmautluak Traditional Council (3-0)

ASB Meeting

The Toksook Bay Advisory School Board held a special session on May 5, 2022, at Nelson Island School. The board approved the selection of officers: Florence Therchik as President, Sonny Dull as Vice President, Jennifer Henry as Treasurer, and Essie Charlie as Secretary. The meeting also included provisions for possible executive sessions on personnel, student discipline, and board member matters, though no such sessions were noted in the agenda outcome.

• Election of ASB officers: Florence Therchik (President), Sonny Dull (Vice President), Jennifer Henry (Treasurer), Essie Charlie (Secretary)
• Motion to approve officer selection carried unanimously (5 yeas)
• Meeting allowed for closed-door sessions on site administrator evaluation, student disciplinary action, classified staff hiring, and board member discipline or removal

Kipnuk Regular ASB Meeting

The Advisory School Board will meet in regular session. The board may move into executive session to discuss administrator evaluation, student discipline, and classified staff hiring. All students remain on remote learning due to COVID. Staff attendance reports for October 2020 are marked N/A due to the COVID schedule.

• Potential executive session for site administrator evaluation (BP 8244)
• Potential executive session for student discipline or truancy (BP 8235, 5113)
• All students on remote learning due to COVID
• Staff attendance reports for Oct 2020: N/A due to COVID schedule
• Community in the RED on Lockdown (student attendance report)

Public Hearing for FY23 Operating Budget

The Lower Kuskokwim School District holds a public hearing to discuss the proposed FY23 operating budget and the Indian Education application. No decisions are made at this hearing; it is a procedural opportunity for public input.

• Public hearing on FY23 Operating Budget
• Public hearing on Indian Education Application
• Discussion of FY23 Operating and Indian Education Budgets with attached budget documents

Regular Board Meeting

The Lower Kuskokwim School District Board of Education meets in regular session on April 28-29, 2022, to discuss personnel matters, financial issues including litigation and the LKNEA tentative agreement, and to approve several contracts. The board also hears reports from schools and departments, and considers a consent agenda with personnel actions and grant permissions. Action items include approving a $240,841.63 contract with SERRC for therapy and psychologist services, a $405,425.70 ALIS grant subaward, and a $112,500 ANSEP Acceleration Academy agreement.

• Executive session for personnel matters, leave of absence, Asst. Supt. of HR contract, and negotiations update
• Approved contract with SERRC for Physical/Occupational Therapy and School Psychologist Services up to $240,841.63
• Approved MOA for ALIS grant sub-award with ASD/ACSA up to $405,425.70 over three school years
• Approved MOA with UAA for ANSEP Acceleration Academy up to $112,500 for 2022-23
• YKHC COVID-19 report presented for information

The Board approved several high-value contracts for therapy services, grant sub-awards, and social studies materials. It also authorized budget revisions and the purchase of multiple vehicles and equipment for various schools and the business office.

• Approved SERRC therapy and psychologist services contract up to $240,841.63
• Approved ALIS grant sub-award MOA up to $405,425.70
• Approved ANSEP Acceleration Academy MOA with UAA up to $112,500
• Approved 7-12 Social Studies materials purchase up to $398,761.79 (5-2)
• Approved budget revisions for Chefornak, Kwigillingok, Napakiak, Nunapitchuk, Business Office, and BRHS
• Approved equipment requests including trucks, a plow, and a 4-wheeler totaling over $240,000
• Approved 2022-2023 janitorial contract with KC Supply up to $202,124.13
• Approved student travel to Anchorage and Honolulu

Special ASB Meeting

The Toksook Bay Advisory School Board will hold a special session to conduct executive discussions on hiring a custodian and a kindergarten teacher, as well as selecting a new ASB member. The board may also evaluate the site administrator and discuss student discipline or board member removal behind closed doors. Action items will follow from the closed session. The meeting is limited to listed items only.

• Selection of Custodian via executive session
• Selection of Kindergarten Teacher via executive session
• Selection of ASB Member via executive session
• Possible evaluation of Site Administrator (BP 8244)
• Possible discussion of student disciplinary action or truancy (BP 8235, BP 5113)

Chefornak Regular ASB Meeting

The Chefornak ASB met to approve the FY2023 school budget and calendar, which set the funding and schedule for the upcoming academic year. The board also approved hiring Nellie Abraham as Site Secretary and authorized a summer basketball camp for students. Members discussed a student attendance action plan and noted upcoming graduation and mask policy updates.

• Approved FY2023 school budget and calendar
• Hired Nellie Abraham as Site Secretary
• Authorized summer basketball camp for middle and high school students
• Discussed student attendance action plan and family outreach calls
• Noted senior graduation set for May 13 and optional mask policy starting April 22

Regular ASB Meeting

The Bethel Advisory School Board will meet to decide on the FY23 school calendar and budgets, including specific account requests. The board may also move into executive session to discuss administrator evaluation, student discipline, personnel hiring, board discipline, or member removal. Hearings from the public and reports from local schools are also scheduled.

• FY 23 school calendar approval (action item)
• FY 23 budgets for Bethel Regional High School and other accounts (attached: 129 FINAL.xls, 129-truck purchase.xls, budget highlights)
• Discussion of 521 accounts (attached: 129 521 request.doc)
• Possible executive session for site administrator evaluation (BP 8244) and student disciplinary action (BP 8235, 5113)
• Adoption of March 29 meeting minutes

Akula Elitnaurvik Regular ASB Meeting

The Akula Elitnaurvik Advisory School Board approved the FY23 budget, joint school calendar with Akiuk, and site goals. The board also considered entering executive session to discuss administrator evaluation, student discipline, and classified staff hiring. All action items passed unanimously.

• Approved FY23 Akula Elitnaurvik budget
• Approved FY23 Akula-Akiuk Joint School Calendar
• Approved FY23 Akula Elitnaurvik Site Goals
• Executive session authorized for administrator evaluation, student discipline, and classified staff hiring
• Adopted minutes from March 22, 2022 meeting

Regular ASB Meeting

The Toksook Bay Advisory School Board will consider moving into executive session to discuss site administrator evaluation, student discipline or truancy, classified staff hiring, board member discipline, and removal of a member. The board will also vote on accepting a board member's resignation and approving a calendar.

• Potential executive session on evaluation of Site Administrator (BP 8244)
• Potential executive session on disciplinary action of a student (BP 8235) or truancy (BP 5113)
• Potential executive session on interviewing and recommendation of classified staff hire (BP 8242)
• Action item: Accept Resignation of Board Member
• Action item: Approval of Calendar

JAAMS Regular ASB Meeting

The Joann A. Alexie Memorial School Advisory School Board met to review several action items including school calendars and funds. The board also reviewed various information items regarding school protocols and discipline plans.

• FY22 Master Calendar Amendment
• 521 Capital Project Fund
• FY23 Master Calendar
• FY23 Budget

The ASB approved the 090 FY23 Budget and the 090 FY23 Master Calendar. The board also approved an amendment to the FY22 Master Calendar and the 090 521 Capital Project Fund.

• Approved March 14, 2022, Minutes (3-0)
• Approved the Agenda (3-0)
• Approved 090 Amended FY22 Master Calendar (3-0)
• Approved 090 521 Capital Project Fund (3-0)
• Approved 090 FY23 Master Calendar (3-0)
• Approved 090 FY23 Budget (3-0)

Special ASB Meeting

The Kuinerrarmiut Elitnaurviat Advisory School Board is holding a special session to act on the budget. The agenda also includes standard procedural items and possible executive session topics, but no specific dollar amounts or project details are listed.

• Action item: Budget discussion

The ASB held a special meeting to review and vote on the budget. The budget was approved by a vote of 3 Aye and 1 Naye.

• Approved the agenda
• Approved the budget (3 Aye, 1 Naye)

Regular ASB Meeting

The Bethel Advisory School Board will meet virtually to consider adoption of minutes and hear school reports. Discussion items include discipline guidelines and restorative practices, goals for the 2022-2023 school year, an ASB action plan, reproductive health in LKSD schools, and family outreach. The board may also move into executive session for personnel or disciplinary matters.

• Adoption of February 17 meeting minutes
• Discussion of discipline guidelines and restorative practices (attached document)
• Action item: reproductive health in LKSD schools
• Reports from Bethel Regional HS, Gladys Jung ES, and M.E. School
• Possible executive session on administrator evaluation, student discipline, or staff hiring

Chefornak Regular ASB Meeting

The Chefornak Regular ASB Meeting discussed the new LKSD Mask Policy, with students and staff continuing to wear masks until the Chefornak Traditional Council changes its mandate. The board planned for the SY23 budget, with Leona Wiseman agreeing to represent ASB at a school budget team meeting. Senior graduation was scheduled for May 13, with Jessica Lewis-Nicori as lead planner; a senior dinner was also discussed.

• LKSD Mask Policy discussed; continued masking until Chefornak Traditional Council changes mandate
• SY23 budget planning; Leona Wiseman to represent ASB at budget team meeting
• Senior graduation scheduled for May 13, 2022; Jessica Lewis-Nicori leading planning
• Senior dinner planning requested by Leona Wiseman
• Next meeting set for April 11, 2022 at 7:00 pm

Special Board Meeting

The Lower Kuskokwim School District Board of Education is meeting via Zoom to act on two items: a Memorandum of Agreement for an ALIS Subaward and adoption of revised LKSD Smart Start 21-22 guidelines. Public comment is limited to agenda items.

• MOA - ALIS Subaward (action item)
• Adoption of revised LKSD Smart Start 21-22 guidelines (action item, motion carried)
• Public comment limited to items listed on agenda
• Roll call and quorum establishment

The board approved the revised LKSD Smart Start 21-22 as amended. One other action item regarding an ALIS Subaward was moved to the next regular board meeting.

• Adopted revised LKSD Smart Start 21-22 (7-0)
• Moved MOA - ALIS Subaward to the next regular board meeting

Akula Elitnaurvik Regular ASB Meeting

The Akula Elitnaurvik Advisory School Board met and approved a candidate for the Site Administrator position, set April 30th as a make-up school day, and selected two logos (one for sporting events and one for cultural events). The board also discussed attendance concerns and entered executive session for evaluations and disciplinary matters.

• Approved candidate for Site Administrator position
• Set April 30th as make-up school day
• Approved two logos: 103 votes for sporting events, 71 votes for cultural events
• Discussed open gym and community use of school facilities
• Held executive session for site admin evaluation and student discipline

The board approved specific logos for sporting and cultural events and established rules for community use of the gym. Members also approved a candidate for the SA position and set a make-up day for April 30th.

• Approved candidate for the SA position (4-0)
• Approved open gym at Akula Elitnaurvik with $5 admission, vaccination proof, and cleaning requirements
• Approved make-up day on April 30th (4-0)
• Approved logo with 103 votes for sporting events and logo with 71 votes for cultural events (4-0)
• Adopted February 9th, 2022 minutes (4-0)
• Approved Site Admin report

Regular ASB Meeting

The Kuinerrarmiut Elitnaurviat Advisory School Board will hold a regular meeting to consider approving a resignation, swearing in new members, and acting on several items including an ASB-approved policy for activities, open gym approval, and calendar approval. The board will also discuss ASB-approved policies and procedures and the Baby Seahawk Ball, and may enter executive session to evaluate the site administrator.

• Resignation approval and swearing-in of new members
• Action item: ASB Approved Policy for Activities
• Action item: Open Gym Approval
• Action item: Calendar Approval
• Discussion on Baby Seahawk Ball

The Advisory School Board approved a revised policy for sports activities during village funerals and approved the 2022-2023 calendar. The board also approved the use of an Open Gym and accepted a member's resignation.

• Approved Grace Friendly's resignation
• Sworn in Jessica Alexie as a new member
• Approved revised policy for sports activities during village funerals
• Approved Open Gym with Erica Teeluk and Preston Alexie as door keepers
• Approved 2022-2023 calendar
• Approved 11/17/2021 meeting minutes with corrections

JAAMS Regular ASB Meeting

The Joann A. Alexie Memorial School Advisory School Board will meet via teleconference to adopt minutes from February 24, 2022, and then move into executive session for discussions permitted under state policy, including evaluation of the site administrator, student disciplinary action, and classified staff hiring. The meeting is open to the public with testimony accepted by email due to COVID-19 precautions.

• Executive session allowed for: evaluation of site administrator, student discipline/truancy, classified staff hiring, ASB member discipline, and removal of an ASB member.
• Adoption of minutes from the February 24, 2022, regular meeting.
• Site Administrator (SA) report scheduled under reports.
• Public testimony accepted via email to [email protected] with a 3-minute limit.
• Multiple informational items attached, including COVID-19 protocols, discipline plans, and a master calendar.

The JAAMS Regular ASB meeting focused on procedural approvals and a report from Principal LeAnn Aper. No substantive policy or financial decisions were made during the session.

• Approved February 24, 2022, meeting minutes (3-0)
• Approved the meeting agenda (3-0)

Regular Board Meeting

The Lower Kuskokwim School District Board of Education will meet March 9-10, 2022, to act on several items including a motion to allow indoor graduation ceremonies with no spectator restrictions, subject to local ordinances. The board will also consider a revision to the FY23 Master Calendar, approve a consent agenda covering personnel actions, non-standard contracts, and grant permissions, and go into executive session for personnel and financial matters.

• Motion to allow indoor graduation ceremonies with no spectator limitations, subject to local community ordinances
• Revision of the FY23 Master Calendar
• Consent agenda: personnel actions, non-standard contracts for certified staff, permission to receive grants and funds
• Executive session for early graduation request, leaves and sabbaticals, and personnel negotiations
• YKHC COVID-19 report and school reports from Goodnews Bay, Mekoryuk, and ANSEP Acceleration Academy

The Board approved indoor graduation ceremonies without spectator limitations, subject to local community ordinances. Other actions included approving the FY23 Master Calendar revision and the first reading of the FY23 Budget Assumptions.

• Approved indoor graduation ceremonies without spectator limitations (8-0)
• Approved FY23 Master Calendar revision extending January window to Jan 16, 2023 (8-0)
• Approved position specification revision for Professional Development Specialist I (8-0)
• Approved first reading of BP 1140, BP 1200, AR 1312.3, E 1330, BP 1330.1, and E 2110 (8-0)
• Approved first reading of FY23 Budget Assumptions (8-0)
• Denied early graduation request for student #1 (8-0)
• Approved early graduation request for student #2 (8-0)
• Approved leave of absence request for teacher TH (8-0)

Board Work Session

The Lower Kuskokwim School District Board of Education will hold a work session to discuss the LKSD Smart Start program and COVID-19 protocols, as well as key measures of success including data dashboards. No votes or decisions are scheduled; the meeting is for discussion only.

• Discussion of LKSD Smart Start and COVID-19 protocols, with attached CDC and YKHC guidance
• Review of Key Measures of Success 2016-2022 and Mega Data Dashboard

ChefornakSpecial ASB Meeting

The Chefornak ASB held a special meeting and approved a motion to resume in-person learning for all students on March 14, 2022, with kindergarten in cohorts A and B. The decision follows a water system workaround that ensures enough water for the remainder of the school year. The board also discussed a water update and maintenance.

• Motion to return to in-person learning on March 14, 2022 (motion by Theresa Sipary, second by Kimberly Agnus)
• Discussion of water system workaround enabling in-person return
• Kindergarten to attend in cohorts A and B
• Agenda amended to include water update

JAAMS Regular ASB Meeting

The Joann A. Alexie Memorial School Advisory School Board will meet in regular session. The board may move into executive session to discuss site administrator evaluation, student discipline, classified staff hiring, and board member discipline. The board already adopted the January 24, 2022 minutes and the meeting agenda. Members will also receive a site administrator report and review information items including COVID-19 protocols and discipline plans.

• Possible executive session on site administrator evaluation (BP 8244)
• Possible executive session on student disciplinary action or truancy (BP 8235, BP 5113)
• Possible executive session on classified staff hire interview (BP 8242)
• Possible executive session on disciplining or removing ASB members (BP 8370, 8210, 8133.1)
• Adoption of January 24, 2022 minutes and meeting agenda (both carried)

The board approved the minutes from the January 24, 2022, meeting and the current meeting agenda. Principal LeAnn Aper reported that the school returned to in-person learning on February 21 and plans to move into a new school building in April.

• Approved January 24, 2022, minutes (3-0)
• Approved meeting agenda (3-0)

Kipnuk Regular ASB Meeting

The Chief Paul Memorial School Advisory School Board will meet to consider executive session items including administrator evaluation, student discipline, and classified staff hiring. The board will also review staff attendance reports (not applicable due to COVID schedule) and student attendance reports noting the community is in RED lockdown with all students on remote learning.

• Executive session topics: evaluation of site administrator, student disciplinary action, classified staff hire, disciplining ASB members, removal of ASB member
• Community in RED lockdown due to COVID-19
• All students on remote learning because of COVID-19
• Certified and classified staff attendance reports: N/A due to COVID schedule
• Student attendance year-to-date and month reports: pending

Board Policy Committee Meeting

The Lower Kuskokwim School District Board Policy Committee is meeting to discuss and review multiple board policies, including sections on community relations (1000-1999), administration (2000-2999), and student-related policies (5000-5999). No votes or decisions are scheduled; the meeting is focused on policy review.

• Review of BP 1000 Concepts and Roles (Community Relations)
• Review of BP 2120 Superintendent of Schools and related policies
• Review of AR 5131.8 Student Activity Travel
• Review of BP 1330 Use of School Facilities and related forms
• Discussion of BP 1270 prohibiting convicted persons from serving on committees

Special Board Meeting

The Lower Kuskokwim School District Board of Education met to approve multiple action items including a major school construction award. The board also approved agreements for cultural immersion, technology purchases, and membership dues.

• Awarded Ayaprun Elitnaurvik new school construction project to Bethel Federal/Unit Company up to $50,888,250
• Approved MOA with Calista Education and Culture, Inc. for Yuuyaraq Cultural Immersion Camp Project
• Approved purchase of hardware and software from Xiologix not to exceed $122,695.21
• Approved 2022 AASB Membership Dues not to exceed $20,415.39
• Approved position specification revision for the Assistant Superintendent of Human Resources and Student Services

The Board awarded the Ayaprun Elitnaurvik new school construction project to Bethel Federal/Unit Company. Other approvals included a cultural immersion camp MOA, IT security hardware, and membership dues.

• Awarded Ayaprun Elitnaurvik new school construction project to Bethel Federal/Unit Company for up to $50,888,250 (7-0)
• Approved MOA with Calista Education and Culture, Inc., Lower Yukon School District, and Yupiit School District for Yuuyaraq Cultural Immersion Camp Project (7-0)
• Approved purchase of filtering and firewall hardware and software from Xiologix for up to $122,695.21 (7-0)
• Approved Position Specification revision for Assistant Superintendent of Human Resources and Student Services (7-0)
• Approved 2022 AASB Membership Dues for up to $20,415.39 (7-0)
• Entered executive session to discuss financial matters regarding Ayaprun Elitnaurvik School Construction and KLA expansion Project (6-0)

Regular ASB Meeting

The Bethel Advisory School Board will meet virtually. After establishing a quorum, the board may enter executive session to discuss site administrator evaluation, student discipline, classified staff hiring, board member discipline, or removal. The board will also hear school reports and vote on action items including open use of facilities, ASB meeting dates, sports travel for GJE, and BRHS graduation.

• Possible executive session on site administrator evaluation (BP 8244)
• Possible executive session on student disciplinary action (BP 8235) or truancy (BP 5113)
• Action item: Sports Travel for GJE
• Action item: BRHS Graduation
• Action item: Open Use of Facilities

Budget Advisory Committee Meeting

The Lower Kuskokwim School District Budget Advisory Committee will meet via Zoom to discuss and review the FY23 budget assumptions. No votes or decisions are listed on the agenda.

• Review of FY23 Budget Assumptions

Regular ASB Meeting

The Toksook Bay Advisory School Board held a regular meeting on February 15, 2022, at Nelson Island School. After adopting the agenda, the board voted to enter executive session to discuss evaluation of the site administrator, student disciplinary action, classified staff hiring, board member discipline, and potential removal of an ASB member. In regular session, the board approved opening the gym for community use and a calendar change.

• Approved open gym at Nelson Island School for community use
• Approved a calendar change (details not specified)
• Entered executive session to discuss administrator evaluation, student discipline, classified staff hiring, board discipline, and ASB member removal
• Adopted minutes from previous meeting
• Board reported receiving a Site Administrator report

The board approved the use of the school gym for the community and allowed fans at the Island League. A calendar change was also approved. The board held an executive session to discuss administrator evaluation.

• Approved open gym in the community (5-0)
• Approved fans at Island League (5-0)
• Approved calendar change (5-0)
• Approved adoption of agenda (5-0)
• Approved meeting minutes (5-0)

Regular ASB Meeting

This is a regular ASB meeting of the Chefornak school site. The board heard from a SPED teacher about staff concerns regarding unclear shutdown criteria during high COVID-19 case numbers and a broken water system part. They also discussed gym usage pending water availability. No decisions were made on these topics.

• Staff request clarity on what triggers a school shutdown amid high COVID-19 cases
• Water system part shortage noted as ongoing issue affecting in-person learning
• Gym usage discussion tabled due to low water levels

Akula Elitnaurvik Regular ASB Meeting

The Akula Elitnaurvik Advisory School Board will meet on February 9, 2022, to consider approving two Saturday student contact days (Feb 26 and Apr 2), early graduation requests, and open gym/community facility use. The board may also enter executive session to discuss site administrator evaluation, student disciplinary action, classified staff hire, board member discipline, and removal of an ASB member. Prior actions include approving the agenda and adopting the December 2021 minutes.

• Motion to approve student contact day on Saturday, February 26th and Saturday, April 2nd
• Early graduation requests to be approved or discussed
• Open gym and community use of Akula Elitnaurvik Facilities
• Executive session possible for evaluation of site administrator, student discipline, classified staff hire, board discipline, or ASB member removal
• Approval of agenda and adoption of December 14, 2021 minutes

The board approved early graduation for two students and scheduled two make-up student contact days. A proposal to establish guidelines for community use of facilities was tabled until the next meeting.

• Approved early graduation requests for Kaeden Brink and Christian Nanalook (4-0)
• Approved student contact days on Saturday, February 26th and Saturday, April 2nd (4-0)
• Tabled open gym and community use of facilities guidelines
• Approved agenda (4-0)
• Adopted December 14, 2021 minutes (4-0)

Kipnuk Regular ASB Meeting

The Chief Paul Memorial School Advisory School Board will hold a regular meeting, with a possible executive session to discuss evaluation of the site administrator, student disciplinary actions, classified staff hiring, and board member discipline. The board will also receive updates on staff and student attendance, noting the community is under a red-level lockdown and all students are on remote learning due to COVID-19. Staff attendance reports for October 2020 are marked as not applicable due to the COVID schedule. The meeting is largely procedural with no new business or action items listed.

• Possible executive session to discuss evaluation of site administrator (BP 8244)
• Possible executive session for student disciplinary action or truancy (BP 8235, BP 5113)
• Possible executive session for interviewing classified staff hires (BP 8242)
• Community in the RED on lockdown; all students on remote learning due to COVID
• Staff attendance reports for October 2020 listed as N/A due to COVID schedule

Regular Board Meeting

The board convened for a regular meeting, going into executive session to discuss financial matters for Ayaprun Elitnaurvik School construction, KLA Expansion, and Platinum School, as well as the assistant superintendent's contract and superintendent evaluation. They then took action on several items, including approving a $50,000 MOA with the University of Wisconsin-WIDA for an ANE grant sub-award, a resolution for the Napakiak Phase One demolition project, and a letter of support for National Science Foundation research in Mekoryuk and Kongiganak. They also discussed a policy on unvaccinated spectators.

• Executive session on financial matters for Ayaprun Elitnaurvik School construction, KLA Expansion Project, and Platinum School
• Approved MOA with University of Wisconsin-WIDA for ANE grant sub-award not to exceed $50,000 for year one
• Approved Resolution 22-03 for Napakiak Phase One Demolition Project (DEED #22-003)
• Approved letter of support for National Science Foundation research in Mekoryuk and Kongiganak
• Discussed policy on unvaccinated spectators

The Board approved multiple school infrastructure contracts, including a $2.8M design project for Mertarvik School and demolition work in Napakiak. It also established legislative priorities focused on funding, teacher recruitment, and broadband. A motion to remove vaccination requirements for spectators and coaches failed.

• Awarded $2,818,260.00 contract to BDS for Mertarvik School design
• Approved $359,186 Bettisworth North amendment for Napakiak demolition design
• Approved $62,640 participating share for William N. Miller K-12 Memorial School replacement
• Awarded $138,860 contract to ATS for Toksook Bay fire alarm repairs
• Approved MOA with University of Wisconsin-WIDA for ANE grant up to $50,000
• Approved community use of school gyms subject to local ASB and governing body approval
• Approved legislative priorities: forward funding, teacher recruitment/retention, and broadband support
• Denied motion to remove vaccination proof requirement for spectators

Student Discipline Hearing

The Lower Kuskokwim School District Board of Education held a student discipline hearing on January 26, 2022. The board went into executive session for the hearing and subsequently voted to expel student KH, with terms for readmittance to be shared by the Superintendent.

• Student discipline hearing held via Zoom and in the LKSD Board Room in Bethel
• Board voted to go into executive session for the hearing
• Motion to expel student KH and set readmittance terms carried unanimously
• Motion made by Hugh Dyment, seconded by Michael D Husa
• Meeting adjourned at 6:01 PM

JAAMS Regular ASB Meeting

The Joann A. Alexie Memorial School Advisory School Board (ASB) will meet via teleconference on January 24, 2022. Agenda items include adoption of minutes from December 6, 2021, approval of the site administrator evaluation, and potential executive session for staff evaluation, student discipline, and board matters. Public testimony is accepted via email due to COVID-19 precautions.

• Adoption of December 6, 2021, meeting minutes (motion carried previously)
• Approval of evaluation of the Site Administrator as executive officer of the ASB
• Executive session discussion on site administrator evaluation, student disciplinary action, classified staff hire, board member discipline, and removal of an ASB member
• Public testimony limited to 3 minutes, accepted via email
• Information items include COVID-19 protocols, discipline plans, and vision/mission goals

The Advisory School Board approved the evaluation of the Site Administrator. The board also adopted the meeting agenda and the minutes from the December 6, 2021, meeting.

• Approved evaluation of the Site Administrator (3-0)
• Approved December 6, 2021, meeting minutes (3-0)
• Approved the meeting agenda (3-0)

Regular ASB Meeting

The Bethel Advisory School Board will meet virtually on January 20, 2022, to discuss and potentially act on an out-of-state travel request for Bethel Regional High School. The agenda also includes adoption of previous minutes, reports from schools, and the possibility of entering executive session for personnel and disciplinary matters.

• BRHS Out of State Travel Request for Nationals (action item)
• Potential executive session to discuss site administrator evaluation, student discipline, classified staff hiring, board member discipline, or removal
• Adoption of November 18, 2021 meeting minutes
• Reports from M.E. School, GJE, and BRHS

Regular ASB Meeting

The Lower Kuskokwim School District ASB met on Jan 18, 2022. Members approved the updated discipline plan. The board shared a new COVID‑19 website and noted a water shortage awaiting a replacement part. They invited community input on a bully‑prevention program and set the next meeting for Feb 15, 2022 at 7 pm.

• Motion to accept updated discipline plan (carried)
• Presentation of new COVID‑19 protocol website https://www.lksd.org/COVID
• Report of low water supply awaiting a water part
• Request for community involvement in bully‑prevention program
• Next meeting scheduled for Feb 15, 2022 at 7 pm

Special Board Meeting

The Lower Kuskokwim School District Board held a special meeting via Zoom with a single action item. The board voted unanimously to direct administration to change mitigation protocols for student activities, requiring a negative rapid or PCR test within 24 hours before teams depart for Bethel or village sites. Public comment was allowed but limited to agenda items.

• Motion to change student activity COVID testing protocols passed 9-0
• Public comment period limited to agenda items (3 min max)
• Meeting held via Zoom with roll call and quorum establishment

The Board approved several changes to student activity protocols, including testing requirements for visiting teams and requests for mask exemptions during vigorous activity. The Board also modified rules regarding spectator capacity, handshakes, and travel food arrangements.

• Approved requiring rapid or PCR COVID tests within 24 hours prior to departure for teams traveling to Bethel or village sites
• Approved directing Administration to request exemptions from local masking ordinances for vigorous student activities
• Approved basing spectator capacity on facility capacity and number of athletes
• Approved allowing handshakes and fist pumps using appropriate hand sanitizers
• Approved establishing a Superintendent's committee of coaches and administrators to determine travel food and activity alternatives based on community spread
• Denied motion to remove vaccination status checks for spectators (failed for lack of second)
• Postponed decision on allowing unvaccinated children 4 years or younger as spectators until January 27, 2022

Executive Committee Meeting

The Lower Kuskokwim School District Executive Committee will meet to enter executive session to compile and finalize the results of the superintendent evaluation. The board will then consider any actions resulting from that session before adjourning.

• Executive session to compile and finalize superintendent evaluation results
• Possible actions resulting from executive session

The Executive Committee entered an executive session to compile and finalize the results of the Superintendent evaluation. No formal actions were taken following the session.

• Approved motion to enter executive session to discuss confidential personnel matters (3-0)

January Regular ASB Meeting

The Toksook Bay Advisory School Board met in regular session on January 11, 2022. The board received a detailed report on COVID-19 cases, quarantine numbers (24 people in quarantine, 22 remote learners as of Nov 5, 2021), and a planned vaccination clinic at the school gym coordinated with YKHC. Other topics included executive session discussions on administrator evaluation and student discipline, maintenance projects, and staff updates.

• COVID-19 case count: 24 in quarantine (14 families), 22 remote learners as of Nov 5, 2021
• School to host vaccination clinic in gym, coordinated with YKHC and Diana Therchik
• Executive session to discuss site administrator evaluation, student disciplinary action, classified staff hire, and potential ASB member removal
• Maintenance update: building shed for vehicles, new exit signs, red truck fixed, snow machine new engine, side-by-side expected in January
• Staff update: Luanne Manning returned, Jose Rey Pino hired as new math teacher

The ASB held a regular meeting to adopt the agenda and previous minutes. The session included a Student Activities report and board member comments regarding basketball and student progress.

• Adopted the agenda (5-0)
• Adopted the ASB minutes (5-0)
• Adjourned the meeting (5-0)