Lower Kuskokwim School District public meetings in 2024
63 substantive meetings from 2024, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Joann A. Alexie Memorial School ASB Regular Meeting
The Joann A. Alexie Memorial School Advisory School Board will hold a regular meeting on December 10, 2024. The agenda includes procedural items such as call to order, roll call, adoption of minutes and agenda, along with presentations and reports. A key discussion item is the FY25 ASB Action Plan. The meeting will also receive informational updates on various school documents and guidance.
- Discussion of FY25 ASB Action Plan
- Adoption of November 12, 2024, meeting minutes
- SA and CNE-PAC reports
- Informational items: vision/mission statement, data dashboard, master calendar, COVID-19 guidance, discipline plans
The board approved the minutes from November 12, 2024, and the meeting agenda. Members discussed a planned basketball tournament for March 10-15 to raise money for students with 95% attendance.
- Approved November 12, 2024 minutes (3-0)
- Approved meeting agenda (3-0)
- Adjourned meeting at 8:01PM (3-0)
🗳️ How they voted (3 roll-call votes)
Regular Board Meeting
The Lower Kuskokwim School District Board of Education will vote on a memorandum of agreement with Orutsararmiut Traditional Native Council for a $791,164.91 ALIS Grant sub-award. The board will also act on a leave of absence request for Tamika Galvin and approve a consent agenda covering personnel actions and grants. Reports from district programs and department updates will be presented.
- MOA with Orutsararmiut Traditional Native Council for ALIS Grant Year 4 not to exceed $791,164.91
- Leave of absence request for Tamika Galvin approved
- Consent agenda includes personnel actions (classified and certified) and permission to receive grants
- Reports: Kuskokwim Learning Academy, LKNEA, EAP mid-year, Housing Review Board, Capital Projects, YPQC 2024 results, HR, FY24 carryover, MOAs, Superintendent
- Public comments (3 min max) and YKHC report presented
The Board approved a major fire protection upgrade contract and several grant-funded Memoranda of Agreement (MOAs). Other actions included approving a fuel contract with Crowley Fuels, LLC and various student graduation trips.
- Awarded Bethel Campus Fire Protection Upgrades to SD Construction, LLC for up to $3,396,847 (6-1)
- Approved 2025 Fuel Bid contract with Crowley Fuels, LLC for Areas 1 & 2
- Approved MOA with Orutsararmiut Native Council for ALIS Grant sub-award up to $791,164.91
- Approved MOA with Alaska Council of School Administrators for ALIS Grant sub-award up to $310,000
- Approved MOA with Bering Strait School District for CRA grant up to $560,159 per year (2024-2027)
- Approved MOAs for ANE grant sub-awards with Alaska Research and Evaluation Services ($63,733), MetriTech Services ($395,861.98), and ACSA ($73,220)
- Approved Plant Facilities budget revision
- Granted leave of absence request for Tamika Galvin
🗳️ How they voted — 1 divided vote
Nuniwarmiut School Advisory School Board Regular Monthly Meeting
The Nuniwarmiut School Advisory School Board will hold its regular monthly meeting, primarily acting on a request to modify basketball open gym rules. Other business includes approving the agenda and prior meeting minutes, hearing the site administrator's report, and discussing the open gym schedule, ASB action plan, and Christmas program.
- Vote on Basketball Open Gym Rules Modification Request
- Approval of December 9, 2024 agenda
- Approval of November 11, 2024 meeting minutes
- Discussion of Open Gym Schedule and related rules
- Review of ASB Action Plan and monthly phases
The board approved the meeting agenda and the November 11, 2024 minutes. A proposal to allow 8th through 12th grade students to participate in adult open gym was tabled pending an action plan from coaches and teachers.
- Approved December 9, 2024 agenda
- Approved November 11, 2024 meeting minutes
- Tabled Basketball Open Gym Rules Modification Request
Regular ASB Meeting
This is a regular Associated Student Body (ASB) meeting of the Lower Kuskokwim School District. The agenda contains only procedural items: call to order, roll call, quorum, land acknowledgement, approval of agenda and minutes, communications, reports (SA Report), executive session, action items, member comments, and adjournment. No specific proposals, contracts, or dollar amounts are listed.
- Approval of 12/09/24 agenda
- Approval of 11/18/24 regular ASB meeting minutes
- SA Report (no details provided)
- Executive session scheduled (no subject listed)
- No action items or substantive decisions documented
The board approved the December 9, 2024, agenda and the November 18, 2024, meeting minutes. No substantive action items were decided during the meeting. The Site Administrator provided reports on student attendance and anti-bullying efforts.
- Approved 12/09/24 Agenda
- Approved 11/18/24 Regular Meeting Minutes
- Pre-approved 12/09/24 Minutes
Board Policy Committee Meeting
The Lower Kuskokwim School District Board Policy Committee will meet to review a slate of board policies, including proposed deletions of administrative regulations and board policies related to school improvement plans, withholding grades, and federal notice requirements. No final decisions are made at this committee meeting; recommendations will go to the full board.
- Proposed deletion of AR 0520 School Improvement Plan – Development, Approval, and Implementation
- Proposed deletion of BP 5125.3 Withholding Grades, Diploma or Transcript
- Proposed deletion of E 6171 Notice to Parents Required by Every Student Succeeds Act
- Review of policies on volunteer assistance, use of school facilities, employment of retired teachers, bus conduct, and health examinations
- Review of policy on damages or lost instructional materials and equipment
Regular ASB Meeting
The Kuinerrarmiut Elitnaurviat Advisory School Board will hold a regular meeting to act on filling a vacant ASB seat, electing officers, and voting on a CVRF Support Letter. The board will also discuss the ASB budget, Thanksgiving community feast, and guidelines for Halloween and community open gym. An executive session is scheduled for site administrator evaluation.
- Action to fill a vacant ASB seat and administer oath of office
- ASB officer election
- Vote on CVRF Support Letter
- Discussion of ASB Budget
- Discussion of Thanksgiving Community Feast Update
The Advisory School Board approved a CVRF support letter and elected K.B. to an officer seat. The board also approved minutes from three previous meetings and voted for a member to waive a stipend from a special meeting.
- Approved CVRF Support Letter (All in favor)
- Elected K.B. to ASB Officer seat (All in favor)
- Approved 09/16/2024 Regular Meeting Minutes with corrections (All in favor)
- Approved 10/21/2024 Regular Meeting Minutes (All in favor)
- Approved 10/24/2024 Special Meeting Minutes with revisions (All in favor)
- Approved motion for Elizabeth Cleveland not to receive 10/24 Special Meeting stipend (All in favor)
Regular ASB Meeting
The Lower Kuskokwim School District ASB is holding a regular meeting with largely procedural items: approving prior meeting minutes, hearing reports including the 2024 ASB election results, and taking action on officer elections and the 2025 senior class trip. The agenda also includes a land acknowledgement and executive session.
- Approval of minutes from the 9/16/24 Regular ASB Meeting and 10/8/24 Special ASB Meeting
- Site Administrator's Report and 2024 ASB Election Results
- Oath of Office and terms setting (October 2025 and October 2027)
- Election of a Chairperson and Vice Chairperson
- Discussion of the 2025 Senior Class Trip
The Advisory School Board elected new leadership following the 2024 elections. Kimberly Agnus was selected as Chairperson via coin flip, and Elizabeth Walter was elected Vice Chairperson. The board also approved previous meeting minutes and the current agenda.
- Approved 11/18/24 agenda
- Approved 9/16/24 Regular ASB Minutes
- Approved 10/8/24 Special ASB Minutes
- Elected Kimberly Agnus as ASB Chairperson (via coin flip)
- Elected Elizabeth Walter as Vice Chairperson (3-1 vote)
- Assigned Kimberly Agnus to the 2025 term and James Wasili to the 2027 term
Joann A. Alexie Memorial School ASB Regular Meeting
The Joann A. Alexie Memorial School Advisory School Board met on Nov 12, 2024, and conducted procedural business including electing officers, adopting minutes, and approving a site administrator evaluation. The board also discussed the FY25 ASB action plan.
- Approved evaluation of the site administrator as executive officer of the Advisory School Board
- Discussed the FY25 ASB action plan
- Elected president and vice president
- Adopted minutes from the Sept 18, 2024 meeting
- Received information on JAAMS discipline plans, COVID-19 guidance, and school goals
The Advisory School Board elected its leadership and approved the evaluation of the Site Administrator. The board also finalized the FY25 ASB Action Plan and adopted the meeting agenda and previous minutes.
- Elected Paul Waska as President and Fritz Active as Vice President
- Approved minutes from 9/18/2024 (3-0)
- Approved the meeting agenda (3-0)
- Approved the evaluation of the Site Administrator (3-0)
- Finalized the FY25 ASB Action Plan
🗳️ How they voted (5 roll-call votes)
Nuniwarmiut School Advisory School Board Regular Monthly Meeting
The Nuniwarmiut School Advisory School Board met on November 11, 2024, and took action on a basketball travel request and entered executive session to evaluate the site administrator. The board also heard the site administrator report, reviewed the ASB action plan, and approved previous meeting minutes. This is a routine monthly meeting with one substantive action item and a closed session for personnel evaluation.
- Approved Basketball Travel Approval Request, weather permitting (motion carried 4-0)
- Held executive session for evaluation of site administrator
- Site Administrator Report was presented and discussed
- Approved minutes from October 8, 2024 meeting
- Discussed Open Gym Schedule and ASB Action Plan
The board approved the basketball travel and hosting schedule for the Island league and district tournaments, contingent on weather. The board also approved the November 11 agenda and the October 8 meeting minutes with one correction.
- Approved Basketball Travel Approval Request (4-0)
- Approved November 11, 2024 Agenda
- Approved October 8, 2024 meeting minutes with correction to Site Administrator report
- Entered Executive Session at 7:53 p.m.
- Exited Executive Session at 7:59 p.m.
🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
Regular Board Meeting
The Lower Kuskokwim School District Board of Education met for a regular session on October 24–25, 2024. The board elected officers (president, vice president, secretary, treasurer) for the new term and approved the consent agenda, which included personnel actions and grant acceptance. Reports were heard from Chefornak School, LKNEA, the Safety Advisory Committee, the MOA, and the audit for FY2024. The board then moved into executive session to discuss an early graduation request, student representative interviews, and a classified bargaining update.
- Election of Board President, Vice President, Secretary, and Treasurer
- Approval of Consent Agenda including personnel actions and permission to receive grants and funds
- Receipt of Audit Report for FY2024 (files: LKSD Final LTB 2024.pdf, LKSD Final FS 2024.pdf)
- Executive session for Early Graduation Request and Student Representative Interviews
- Executive session for LKNEA Classified Bargaining Update
The Board approved funding to cover cost overages for the Tuntutuliak and Eek school projects and awarded a furniture and equipment contract for the William N. Miller K-12 Memorial School. They also ratified new board officers, student representatives, and an agreement with the LKNEA for ESPs. Additionally, the Board entered into an MOA with the Alaska Native Science and Engineering Program.
- Approved up to $714,000 for Tuntutuliak Replacement School and Eek Renovation overages
- Awarded Think Office, LLC up to $422,059.22 for William N. Miller K-12 Memorial School FF&E
- Approved participating share of up to $115,512 for Akula Elitnaurvik K-12 School Renovation grant
- Approved MOA with Alaska Native Science and Engineering Program (ANSEP) up to $160,000
- Approved agreement between LKSD Board and LKNEA for ESPs effective Nov 1, 2024
- Appointed Hannah Leinberger and Isabella January as student representatives
- Approved employment waivers for Noah Andrew, Ernestine Martin, and Carol Peterson
- Ratified appointment of Robert Ayagalria Jr. to Napakiak ASB
🗳️ How they voted (15 roll-call votes)
Special ASB Meeting
The Kuinerrarmiut Elitnaurviat Advisory School Board will hold a special session to handle procedural items and take action on a 521 form, a city support letter, and a community open gym proposal. The board may also enter executive session to discuss personnel, student discipline, or board member matters.
- Action on a 521 form
- City Support Letter
- Community open gym proposal
- Possible executive session for administrator evaluation, student discipline, or staff hiring
- Setting date for next regular meeting
The Advisory School Board approved the 521 Fund and a City Support Letter. The board also approved the use of a community open gym, with a requirement that rules be written and the facility close at 10 P.M.
- Approved 521 Fund and City Support Letter (4-0)
- Approved Community open gym with 10 P.M. closing time
Board Work Session
The Lower Kuskokwim School District Board of Education will hold a work session to discuss board orientation and professional boundaries training. The session includes a review of guidelines for preventing sexual abuse against students. No formal decisions or votes are scheduled.
- Board orientation discussion
- Professional boundaries training with attached slides and guidelines
Regular ASB Meeting
The Kuinerrarmiut Elitnaurviat Advisory School Board will meet in regular session to consider action items including a revision of the 521 Fund Request, an Oath of Office for board members, and a city support letter. Discussion items include ASB election results, professional boundaries training, parent-teacher conferences, a Thanksgiving community feast, and the FY25 ASB Action Plan. The board may also enter executive session to discuss Yup'ik Orth waivers.
- Revision of 521 Fund Request
- ASB Oath of Office
- City Support Letter from 05/07/2024 Special Meeting
- Discussion of ASB Election Results
- Discussion of Thanksgiving Community Feast
The board swore in two new members and approved a motion to advertise a vacant ASB seat. Several other motions, including the approval of a 521 Fund form and a city support letter, were recorded as not valid because they were made by a person no longer serving as an ASB officer.
- Swore in new members Amanda Mark and Jerilyn Kelly
- Approved motion to advertise for vacant ASB seat
- Tabled 09/16/2024 Special Meeting Minutes
- Approved 521 Fund form (4-0, 1 abstain) - noted as not valid
- Approved city support letter from 05/17/2024 - noted as not valid
- Proposed community open gym - noted as not valid
Special ASB Meeting
The ASB is meeting to review the 2024 election results and administer oaths of office. The body will also elect a Chairperson and Vice Chairperson, and discuss the 2025 Senior Trip.
- Review of 2024 ASB Election Results
- Oath of Office
- Election of a Chairperson
- Election of a Vice Chairperson
- Discussion of 2025 Senior Trip
The Advisory School Board approved the 2025 Senior Trip from Chefornak to Los Angeles. Member James Wasili was sworn into office via telephone. All other remaining agenda items were deferred to the following day's meeting.
- Approved 2025 Senior Trip to Los Angeles costing approximately $33,000
- Sworn in James Wasili by phone
Nuniwarmiut School Advisory School Board Regular Monthly Meeting
The Nuniwarmiut School Advisory School Board is meeting to conduct organizational business and review school reports. The board is discussing student gym schedules and attendance at an upcoming conference in Bethel.
- Swearing in of new members Hazel Peterson, Betty Evan, and Monica Wesley
- Election of officers
- Vote on the employment of immediate family members for Carol Peterson and Prudy Olrun (Motion Failed)
- Discussion of open gym dates for students
- Planning for ASB conference in Bethel on October 17 and 18
The board elected its officers and approved the meeting agenda and September 16, 2024, minutes. A motion to approve the employment of immediate family members for Carol Peterson and Prudy J. Olrun failed.
- Elected Hazel Peterson as President, Corretta Olrun as V-President, and Melanie Shavings as Secretary
- Approved October 7, 2024 agenda
- Approved September 16, 2024 meeting minutes with corrections
- Employment of immediate family members for Carol Peterson and Prudy J. Olrun denied (2-0-2)
🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
Regular ASB Meeting
This is a regular ASB meeting of the Lower Kuskokwim School District. The agenda includes welcome, roll call, land acknowledgement, adoption of minutes, an administrator's report, unspecified action items, and adjournment. No substantive decisions or financial items are listed.
- Land acknowledgement statement recognizing Yup'ik, Cup'ik, and Athabascan lands
- Adoption of minutes from previous meeting
- NIS Administrator's Report
- Unspecified Action Item A
Joann A. Alexie Memorial School ASB Regular Meeting
The Joann A. Alexie Memorial School Advisory School Board is meeting to approve FY25 school goals and ASB hiring procedures. The board will also discuss the FY25 ASB action plan and working agreements. Previous minutes and the agenda will be adopted.
- Adoption of May 6, 2024 meeting minutes
- Approval of FY25 School Goals
- Approval of ASB Hiring Procedures
- Discussion of FY25 ASB Action Plan
- Discussion of FY25 ASB Working Agreements
The Joann A. Alexie Memorial School ASB approved the school goals for fiscal year 2025 and the current hiring procedures. The board also adopted the meeting agenda and the minutes from May 6, 2024.
- Approved FY25 School Goals (3-0)
- Approved ASB Hiring Procedures (3-0)
- Approved May 6, 2024, meeting minutes (3-0)
- Approved the meeting agenda (3-0)
🗳️ How they voted (5 roll-call votes)
Regular ASB Meeting
The Kuinerrarmiut Elitnaurviat Advisory School Board will vote on adopting a Title 1 School-Wide Plan and a Special Revenue Budget. The board will also discuss ASB elections, professional boundaries training, a parent family engagement plan and 1% funds, a community meeting agenda, the FY25 action plan, and an open gym bounce house. An executive session is scheduled to consider final candidates for maintenance, custodial, and intensive needs aide positions.
- Action on Title 1 School-Wide Plan Approval
- Action on Special Revenue Budget
- Discussion of Parent Family Engagement Plan and 1% Funds
- Discussion of Community Meeting Agenda (ATSI, Game Hosting)
- Executive session for Maintenance, Custodial, Intensive Needs Aide final candidates
The Advisory School Board approved the Title 1 School-Wide Plan. The board suspended the Special Revenue Budget item and tabled professional boundaries training until after elections.
- Approved Title 1 School-Wide Plan
- Suspended Special Revenue Budget item
- Tabled Professional Boundaries Training
- Approved 05/07/2024 and 08/23/2024 meeting minutes with corrections
Nuniwarmiut School Advisory School Board Regular Monthly Meeting
The Nuniwarmiut School Advisory School Board will meet at 7:00 pm on September 16, 2024, to adopt the agenda and minutes, receive the site administrator's report, and take action on the classified hiring method. The board will also discuss ASB fall elections, an upcoming conference, open gym schedule, staffing updates, and school improvement plan prioritization.
- Approval of Classified Hiring Method Option 1 (motion carried)
- Site Administrator's Report (attached)
- Discussion on ASB Fall Election seats and timing
- Discussion on ASB Fall Conference date in Bethel, Alaska
- Introduction of new staff member Ms. Patti Self
The board approved the Classified Hiring Method Option 1. Members also adopted the meeting agenda and the minutes from the August 19, 2024 meeting.
- Approved Classified Hiring Method Option 1 (3-0)
- Approved September 16, 2024 agenda
- Approved August 19, 2024 meeting minutes with corrections
🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
Regular ASB Meeting
This is a regular ASB meeting of the Lower Kuskwim School District. The agenda is largely procedural: call to order, roll call, land acknowledgement, approval of minutes (none needed), and adoption of the agenda. There will be public comments from three individuals (Elaine Nolasco, John Magdale, Nadia Maningas), a report from Christopher Finch, an executive session, and an action item regarding Title 1. The meeting concludes with ASB member comments and information on elections and next meeting.
- Action item: Title 1
- Public comments by Elaine Nolasco, John Magdale, Nadia Maningas
- Report by Christopher Finch
- Executive session
- ASB elections update
The board approved the September 16, 2024 agenda. Members discussed Title 1 funding and student activities. The board announced that candidacy forms for two open seats must be submitted by September 24, with elections on October 1.
- Approved 9/16/24 agenda with additions
- Entered Executive Session at 4:58 PM and exited at 5:15 PM
Regular Board Meeting
The Lower Kuskokwim School District Board of Education is meeting in regular session on September 16-17, 2024. The board will consider action items including approval of a sports pool allocation for Excel Program travel expenses, a $140,400 MOA with Alaska Water Solutions for water/wastewater services, and a $150,000 MOA with Convergint for security repairs. The board also received reports on transportation, fiscal matters, and other operations, and approved consent agenda items including personnel actions and grant permissions.
- Approved MOA with Alaska Water Solutions for water/wastewater treatment services up to $140,400
- Approved MOA with Convergint for security repairs at nine school sites up to $150,000
- Approved one-time use of sports pool allocation for Excel Program student travel expenses
- Approved consent agenda including personnel actions and permission to receive grants
- Board entered executive session to discuss personnel matters
The Board approved two Memorandums of Agreement for facility services and authorized a one-time use of sports pool funds for the Academic Excel Program. Members also approved several board policy revisions and personnel actions.
- Approved MOA with Alaska Water Solutions for water/wastewater treatment not to exceed $140,400
- Approved MOA with Convergint for repairs at nine school sites not to exceed $150,000
- Approved one-time use of KLA high school sports pool funds for Academic Excel Program travel
- Nominated President Clarence Daniel to the AASB Board of Directors
- Approved final readings of board policies AR 0510, BP 5123, BP 6174.1, BB 9320, and BB 9322
- Approved classified personnel actions and permission to receive grants
- Approved amended certified personnel actions including salary changes for V. Smith and D. Goldman
- Adopted August 22, 2024 meeting minutes
🗳️ How they voted (7 roll-call votes)
Regular ASB Meeting
The Kuinerrarmiut Elitnaurviat Advisory School Board will hold a regular meeting on August 23, 2024. They will consider action on an updated budget and discuss numerous items including a PBIS discipline plan, closed campus lunch for K-8, a new door locking system, and a new school improvement plan. The meeting also includes standard procedural items and a possible executive session.
- Action: Updated Budget Approval
- Discussion: PBIS Manual Discipline Plan
- Discussion: Closed Campus Lunch K-8
- Discussion: New Door Locking System
- Discussion: New School Improvement Plan
The board approved an updated budget and selected a specific method for hiring classified personnel. Minutes from the May 7, 2024, special meeting were tabled.
- Approved updated budget (5-0)
- Selected method #2 for hiring of classified personnel (4-1)
- Approved 05/02/2024 Regular Meeting Minutes (unanimous)
- Tabled 05/07/2024 Special Meeting Minutes (unanimous)
Regular Board Meeting
The Lower Kuskokwim School District Board of Education met on August 22-23, 2024. The board approved the FY26-31 Six-Year Capital Improvement Plan revision, a research request on teacher retention from the University of Alaska, and the consent agenda covering personnel actions and grants. The board also held executive sessions for a readmission hearing and a classified bargaining update. Reports were presented on Ayaprun Elitnaurvik construction, Napakiak School, capital projects, and student enrollment trends.
- Approved FY26-31 Six-Year Capital Improvement Plan revision
- Approved research request from UAF and UAA on teacher retention
- Approved consent agenda including personnel actions and grant acceptance
- Held executive session for readmission hearing and classified bargaining update
- Received reports on Ayaprun Elitnaurvik construction and Napakiak School updates
The Board approved the FY26-31 Six-Year Capital Improvement Plan Revision and a research request from University of Alaska professors. Other actions included approving personnel changes, grant receptions, and several board policy revisions.
- Approved FY26-31 Six-Year Capital Improvement Plan Revision
- Approved research request from Professor Douglas Cost and Dr. Dayna DeFeo (UAF/UAA)
- Approved final reading of BP 5040 and first readings of AR 0510, BP 5123, BP 6174.1, BB 9320, and BB 9322
- Approved personnel actions (Consent Agenda)
- Approved permission to receive grants and funds (Consent Agenda)
- Approved readmission of Student One with specified conditions
- Adopted July 23, 2024 Regular Meeting Minutes
🗳️ How they voted (7 roll-call votes)
Nuniwarmiut School Advisory School Board Regular Monthly Meeting
The Nuniwarmiut School Advisory School Board held its regular monthly meeting, approving the Nuniwarmiut School Discipline Plan. The board also adopted the minutes from the May 6, 2024 meeting. Reports and discussions included the site administrator's report, an open gym schedule, playground installation update, staffing, and ASB election and fall conference.
- Approval of the Nuniwarmiut School Discipline Plan (motion carried 3-0)
- Approval and adoption of May 6, 2024 meeting minutes
- Site Administrator's Report presented
- Discussion on ASB election and fall conference attendance
- Introduction of new staff member Ms. Patti Self
The board approved the Nuniwarmiut School Discipline Plan. Members also adopted the May 6, 2024 meeting minutes and the August 19, 2024 agenda.
- Approved Nuniwarmiut School Discipline Plan (3-0)
- Approved and adopted May 6, 2024 meeting minutes
- Approved and adopted August 19, 2024 agenda
🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
Board Policy Committee Meeting
The Lower Kuskwim School District Board Policy Committee will meet to review a set of board policies covering philosophy, student promotion, Native/Indian education, and board meeting procedures. The agenda includes only routine discussion items and no specific decisions or proposals are listed.
- Review of BP 0000-0999 (Philosophy, Goals, Objectives, and Comprehensive Plan) and AR 0510 (School District Report Card)
- Review of BP 5123 (Promotion/Acceleration/Retention) under Student policies
- Review of BP 6174.1 (Education of Native/Indian Children) under Instruction policies
- Review of BP 9320 (Meetings) and BP 9322 (Agenda/Meeting Materials) under Board Bylaws
Regular Board Meeting
The Lower Kuskokwim School District Board of Education met to approve personnel actions, grant funding, and several Memorandums of Agreement. The board also held an executive session to discuss litigation and financial matters.
- Approved dorm lease at 612 and 614 Akiachak Drive with Yuut Elitnaurviat not to exceed $158,400
- Approved MOA with Yuut Elitnaurviat for dorm student meals (Dinner: $16.50, Brunch: $14.00, Snacks: $4.00)
- Approved July 2024 certified and classified personnel actions
- Approved permission to receive grants and funds
- Discussed Food Service Survey and Coalition for Education Equity reports
The Board approved several Memorandums of Agreement (MOA) for student housing and meals, as well as funding for the William N. Miller School Wastewater Treatment Plant. Other actions included approving equipment upgrades, membership dues, and board member stipends.
- Approved MOA with Yuut Elitnaurviat for dorm leases at 612 and 614 Akiachak Drive not to exceed $158,400 (7-0)
- Approved MOA with Yuut Elitnaurviat for dorm student meals for FY25 (7-0)
- Approved MOA and Resolution 25-02 for funding and management of William N. Miller School Wastewater Treatment Plant in Napakiak (7-0)
- Approved Allot equipment upgrade purchase not to exceed $95,539.39 (7-0)
- Approved CEE Membership dues not to exceed $17,400 (7-0)
- Approved final reading of BP 1250, BP 2123, E 2123 and first reading of BP 5040 (7-0)
- Approved Resolution 25-01 establishing board member stipends at $400/month plus $100/month for travel (7-0)
- Approved personnel actions and permission to receive grants via consent agenda (6-0)
🗳️ How they voted (11 roll-call votes)
Special Board Meeting
The Lower Kuskokwim School District Board of Education met in special session on June 18, 2024. They approved closing the Ayaprun School in Newtok after the 2023-2024 school year, awarded a $140,877 generator overhaul contract for Kwethluk School, and renewed the Zoom contract for $62,981.58. Also approved were an administrative internship and the FY26 capital improvement six-year plan.
- Closed Ayaprun School in Newtok after 2023-2024 school year
- Approved Kwethluk School generator overhauls to Pacific Power Group, not to exceed $140,877
- Renewed Zoom contract for FY25, not to exceed $62,981.58
- Approved Suzan Walters as Administrative Intern at Kwigillingok for 2024-2025
- Approved FY26 CIP EED Six Year Plan
The board approved the closure of Ayaprun School following the 2023-2024 school year. Other approved actions included a generator overhaul project in Kwethluk and the FY26 CIP EED Six-Year Plan.
- Approved June 17 2024 Certified Personnel Actions (7-0)
- Approved Suzanne Walters as Administrative Intern at Kwigillngok for 2024-2025 (7-0)
- Approved FY26 CIP EED Six-Year Plan (7-0)
- Approved Kwethluk School Generator Overhauls to Pacific Power group not to exceed $140,877 (7-0)
- Approved closure of Ayaprun School at Newtok after 2023-2024 school year (7-0)
- Approved Zoom contract renewal for FY25 not to exceed $62,981.58 (7-0)
🗳️ How they voted (7 roll-call votes)
Regular Board Meeting
The Lower Kuskokwim School District Board of Education met to review various district reports and personnel actions. The board is deciding on contracts and grants, including a specific agreement for the 2024-2025 school year.
- MOA with Rising Tide Communications for the 2024-2025 school year not to exceed $72,000
- Approval of April 25, May 20, and May 29, 2024 meeting minutes
- Review of Quarterly Fiscal Report and Preliminary Data Report SY2024
- Executive session regarding financial matters for Kipusvik
- Approval of April 2024 Classified and May 1 2024 Certified Personnel Actions
The Board approved several Memorandums of Agreement (MOAs) for speech therapy, psychology, and communication services for the 2024-2025 school year. The Board also adopted previous meeting minutes and the current agenda.
- Approved MOA with Rising Tide Communications for 2024-2025 not to exceed $72,000 (7-0)
- Approved MOA with Beyond Boundaries Therapy Services, LLC for FY25 not to exceed $100,000 (7-0)
- Approved MOA with Huddle Up Therapy for FY25 not to exceed $519,110 (7-0)
- Approved April 25, May 20, and May 29, 2024 meeting minutes (7-0)
- Approved the meeting agenda (7-0)
- Approved Consent Agenda including Personnel Actions and Permission to Receive Grants and Funds (7-0)
- Approved motion to enter Executive Session to discuss financial matters regarding Kipusvik (7-0)
🗳️ How they voted (24 roll-call votes)
Work Session
The board is meeting for a work session to discuss its self-evaluation and establish goals for the 2024-2025 period.
- Discussion of Board Self Evaluation
- Discussion of Board Goals 2024-2025
Special Board Meeting
The Board of Education met for a special session to enter an executive session. The board discussed financial matters and litigation.
- Executive session to discuss financial matters and litigation
The Board voted to enter an executive session to discuss confidential financial matters and litigation. No other substantive decisions were recorded during the meeting.
- Approved motion to enter executive session for financial matters and litigation (9-0)
🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
Board Policy Committee Meeting
The Lower Kuskwim School District Board Policy Committee will meet to review multiple board policies including community relations, administration, and student-related policies. No votes or decisions are scheduled; the committee will discuss proposed changes to policies such as BP 1250 Volunteer Assistance, BP 2123 Evaluation of the Superintendent, and AR 5131.8 Student Activity Travel.
- Review of BP 1250 Volunteer Assistance
- Review of BP 2123 Evaluation of the Superintendent and Superintendent's Self Assessment
- Review of AR 5131.8 Student Activity Travel
- Review of BP 1000-1999 Community Relations and BP 2000-2999 Administration
- Meeting held at LKSD Boardroom, 1004 Ron Edwards Way, Bethel, and via Zoom
Special Board Meeting
The Lower Kuskokwim School District Board of Education took several actions at a special meeting on May 20, 2024. They awarded a food service contract to Nana Management Services, entered into a MOA with UAF for the ANSEP Acceleration Academy, approved a technology equipment upgrade, and passed budget revisions. The board also failed to award a wastewater upgrade bid for Nuniwarmiut School and entered executive session for financial matters and litigation.
- Food service contract awarded to Nana Management Services: Breakfast $5.25, Lunch $8.20, Snacks $2.66, Salad Bar $2.81 per meal for FY25
- MOA with UAF for ANSEP Acceleration Academy: LKSD pays up to $217,500 for 25 students/year for school years 2024-2027
- Technology equipment upgrade from Bridge Data approved at $77,677.32
- Resolution 24-07 approved for Nuniwarmiut K-12 School wastewater upgrades grant with $16,690 participating share
- Motion to award Nuniwarmiut School wastewater upgrade contract to low bidder failed
The Board approved a food service contract with Nana Management Services and a technology equipment upgrade from Bridge Data. It also entered into an MOA with UAF for the ANSEP Acceleration Academy and approved wastewater grant funds for Nuniwarmiut K-12 School. A motion to award the wastewater upgrade contract to the low bidder failed.
- Approved personnel actions via consent agenda
- Awarded FY25 food service contract to Nana Management Services
- Approved MOA with UAF for ANSEP Acceleration Academy (not to exceed $217,500)
- Approved Second Life Mac as Apple Device Buy-back vendor
- Approved technology switching equipment upgrade from Bridge Data (not to exceed $77,677.32)
- Approved CTE and Toksook Bay budget revisions
- Approved Resolution 24-07 for Nuniwarmiut K-12 School wastewater grant share (not to exceed $16,690)
- Denied award of Nuniwarmiut K-12 School wastewater upgrade to low bidder (1-6)
🗳️ How they voted — 1 divided vote
Public Hearing for FY25 Operating Budget
The Lower Kuskokwim School District holds a public hearing to gather input on the FY25 District Operating Budget, the Indian Education Application, and ESSER funds. No decisions are made; this is a discussion-only session for public comment.
- Discussion of the Indian Education Application
- Review of ESSER (Elementary and Secondary School Emergency Relief) Budget
- FY25 District Operating Budget with attached budget documents (including Budget Assumption, Master Expense Total, and site budgets)
- Public comment opportunity via Zoom meeting
Special ASB Meeting
This is a special ASB meeting of the Lower Kuskokwim School District. The agenda is mostly procedural with welcome items and a single new business item on community partnership, but no further details are provided.
- Community Partnership discussion (no specifics given)
Special ASB Meeting
The Kuinerrarmiut Elitnaurviat Advisory School Board is meeting in special session to discuss routine procedural items and consider two action items: a signed 521 form and a city support letter. The agenda also allows for an optional executive session on topics including administrator evaluation, student discipline, and staffing. No other substantive decisions or discussions are listed.
- Action item: 521 form signed
- Action item: City support letter
- Optional executive session for administrator evaluation, student discipline, and classified staff hire
The board approved the 521 form and a City Support Letter. No other substantive actions were taken during the meeting.
- Approved 521 form (All in favor)
- Approved City Support Letter (All in favor)
Nuniwarmiut School Advisory School Board Regular Monthly Meeting
This is a procedural regular monthly meeting of the Nuniwarmiut School Advisory School Board. The board will approve prior meeting minutes and the agenda, hear a site administrator's report, and receive updates on ASB action plan, upcoming dates, translation project, playground installation, and staffing. No substantive decisions or new proposals are listed.
- Approval of April 15, 2024 meeting minutes
- Site Administrator's Report
- ASB Action Plan review
- Playground Installation Update
- Translation Project Update
The board approved the April 15, 2024 meeting minutes and the May 6, 2024 agenda. Members reviewed the ASB Action plan, translation project progress, and staffing changes. No other substantive actions were taken.
- Approved April 15, 2024 meeting minutes
- Approved May 6, 2024 agenda
Joann A. Alexie Memorial School ASB Regular Meeting
The Joann A. Alexie Memorial School Advisory School Board approved a FY24 budget revision and a capital project fund for an equipment storage building. They also adopted the April 8, 2024 minutes and discussed the Atmaulluaq Summit. Informational reports on school plans and discipline were received.
- Approval of JAAMS 521 Capital Project Fund for equipment storage building
- Approval of 090 FY24 Budget Revision
- Adoption of April 8, 2024 meeting minutes
- Discussion of Atmaulluaq Summit
The board approved the FY24 budget revision and the 521 Capital Project Fund to build an equipment storage building. Members also adopted the minutes from the April 8, 2024, meeting.
- Approved April 8, 2024 Minutes (3-0)
- Approved JAAMS 521 Capital Project Fund for equipment storage building (3-0)
- Approved 090 FY24 Budget Revision (3-0)
🗳️ How they voted (4 roll-call votes)
Regular ASB Meeting
The Kuinerrarmiut Elitnaurviat Advisory School Board will hold a regular meeting on May 2, 2024, in Quinhagak. Action items include discussing layoffs and reduced hours, approving a form (521), and opening the gym. The board will also discuss supporting prom, graduation, and teacher appreciation, and receive a site administrator report on student testing. The meeting may enter executive session for personnel, discipline, or other permitted topics.
- Layoffs/hours being cut (Action Item)
- Have the 521 signed (Action Item)
- Open gym (Action Item)
- Assist with prom, graduation, & teacher appreciation (Discussion)
- Site Administrator report: majority of students tested
The board adopted the meeting agenda and the minutes from the April 4, 2024, meeting. Action on the 521 was tabled until a future special meeting. No decisions were recorded regarding open gym, layoffs, or event assistance.
- Approved the agenda (unanimous)
- Adopted 04/04/2024 meeting minutes with corrections (unanimous)
- Tabled signing of the 521 until next special meeting
Regular Board Meeting
The Lower Kuskokwim School District Board of Education met April 25-26, 2024. They approved Resolution 24-06 recognizing Newtok School Staff and adopted the consent agenda, which included personnel actions and permission to receive grants. The board also received reports from schools and programs and moved into executive session to discuss financial matters related to food service. The agenda included routine procedural items such as adoption of prior meeting minutes.
- Resolution 24-06 Proclamation for Special Recognition of Newtok School Staff
- Consent agenda personnel actions (Feb/Mar/Apr 2024)
- Permission to receive grants and funds
- Executive session on financial matters – food service
- Reports from ANSEP Acceleration Academy, BRHS, Mekoryuk School, Kuskokwim Learning Academy
The Board decided to close the Arviq School after the 2023-2024 school year. Other key actions included approving the FY25 District Operating Budgets second reading and several high-cost service and material contracts.
- Approved closing Arviq School after 2023-2024 school year (Unanimous)
- Approved second reading of FY25 District Operating Budgets (Unanimous)
- Approved $837,171 for ELA/YLA curriculum materials (Unanimous)
- Approved GCI broadband rates: $260,000 monthly for schools and $1,400,000 monthly for district office (Unanimous)
- Approved contract with Alaska Staff Development Network not to exceed $505,423 (Unanimous)
- Approved $163,000 for Kongiganak Housing Leveling Project (Unanimous)
- Approved art contract for Eek School not to exceed $159,531 (Unanimous)
- Approved senior student trip requests for Napaskiak, Kwigillingok, Kasigluk-Akiuk, Ayaprun Elitnaurvik, and Kipnuik (Unanimous)
🗳️ How they voted — 1 divided vote
Work Session
The Lower Kuskokwim School District board holds a work session to discuss the Language Acquisition Model. A tour of Kuskokwim Learning Academy is also scheduled. No votes or decisions are on the agenda.
- Tour of Kuskokwim Learning Academy
- Discussion of Language Acquisition Model
Regular ASB Meeting
The Lower Kuskokwim School District's Associated Student Body (ASB) is meeting to discuss and potentially vote on the SY25 school budget. Other agenda items include adoption of previous minutes, reports, executive session, and member comments.
- Action item: SY25 School Budget
- Adoption of 03/28/24 minutes
- Reports from SA (Student Activities?)
- Executive session
- Public comments (People to be Heard)
The Advisory School Board approved the school budget for the 2025 school year. Members also discussed student absenteeism and planned a future meeting with the City of Chefornak to address the issue.
- Approved SY25 School Budget
- Approved 03/28/24 meeting minutes
- Approved meeting agenda
- Pre-approved 04/18/24 written minutes
Nuniwarmiut School Advisory School Board Regular Monthly Meeting
The Nuniwarmiut School Advisory School Board approved the FY 2025 School Budget and the 521 Capitol Project Fund Request. The board also received the site administrator report and discussed ASB activities including an open gym schedule and action plan.
- Approved the FY 2025 School Budget
- Approved the 521 Capitol Project Fund Request
- Heard the Site Administrator Report
- Discussed the Open Gym Schedule
- Reviewed the ASB Action Plan and monthly phrases
The board approved the FY 2025 School Budget and a 521 Capitol Project Fund Request. The board also adopted the March 25, 2024 meeting minutes and the current meeting agenda.
- Approved FY 2025 School Budget (3-0)
- Approved 521 Capitol Project Fund Request (3-0)
- Approved March 25, 2024 Meeting Minutes
- Approved April 15, 2024 Agenda
🗳️ How they voted (2 roll-call votes)
Board Policy Committee Meeting
The Lower Kuskokwim School District Board Policy Committee will meet to discuss and review several board policies, including those on alcohol and drugs, student activity travel, teacher and student use of AI, and high school graduation requirements. No votes or decisions are scheduled; this is a discussion-only meeting.
- Review of BP 5000-5999 (Students) and related administrative regulations
- AR 5131.6 and BP 5131.6 on Alcohol, Other Drugs, and Inhalants
- AR 5131.8 on Student Activity Travel
- E 5131.9 on Teacher and Student Use of AI
- BP 6000-6999 (Instruction) including BP 6146.1 on High School Graduation Requirements
Joann A. Alexie Memorial School ASB Regular Meeting
The Joann A. Alexie Memorial School Advisory School Board voted to approve the amended FY24 and new FY25 master calendars, the FY25 budget, and the purchase of a Ski Doo Expedition snowmobile. The board also discussed the Atmaulluaq Summit and received informational reports on the school's action plan, discipline plans, and COVID-19 protocols.
- Approval of FY25 JAAMS budget
- Approval of FY25 JAAMS master calendar
- Approval of amended FY24 JAAMS master calendar
- Approval of equipment purchase for Ski Doo Expedition LE 154 600R E-TEC snowmobile
- Discussion of Atmaulluaq Summit
The board approved the FY25 budget and the purchase of a new Ski Doo snowmobile for maintenance and student travel. Members also approved the amended FY24 master calendar and the FY25 master calendar.
- Approved February 20, 2024, minutes (3-0)
- Approved the agenda (3-0)
- Approved FY24 JAAMS Master Calendar Amended (3-0)
- Approved FY25 JAAMS Master Calendar (3-0)
- Approved FY25 JAAMS Budget (3-0)
- Approved purchase of Ski Doo Expedition LE 154 600R E-TEC snowmobile for $19,189.00 (3-0)
🗳️ How they voted (7 roll-call votes)
Regular ASB Meeting
The Kuinerrarmiut Elitnaurviat Advisory School Board will hold a regular meeting with procedural items, discussion of donation letters and budget reports, and an executive session to interview candidates for the Site Administrator position. The meeting also includes board member comments and adoption of previous minutes.
- Executive session interviews for SA candidates: Dr. Keith G. Feith, April Margaritis, Cindy Cramer, Dr. Crystal Cunningham
- Discussion of letters for donations from Tribe, Corporation, and City
- Discussion of Budget vs Actual report
- Discussion of CNE-PAC Report
- Adoption of 03/25/2024 Regular Meeting Minutes
The ASB approved the budget and the Sample A Calendar. The board also conducted interviews for the SA position during an executive session.
- Approved the Budget (unanimous)
- Approved Sample A Calendar (unanimous)
- Adopted 03/25/2024 meeting minutes (unanimous)
- Approved agenda with removal of Cindy Cramer (unanimous)
Regular ASB Meeting
The Lower Kuskokwim School District ASB will consider and possibly adopt the FY25 school budget and school calendar. The meeting also includes routine items such as approval of previous meeting minutes, reports, and public comments.
- Action on FY25 School Budget
- Action on FY25 School Calendar
- Adoption of 02/15/24 meeting minutes
- Adoption of 03/13/24 special meeting minutes
The Advisory School Board approved the school calendar for the 2024-2025 school year. The board also adopted minutes from previous meetings and removed the SY25 school budget from the current agenda.
- Approved SY25 School Calendar with start date August 14, 2024 and end date May 23, 2025
- Approved 02/15/24 meeting minutes with minor correction
- Approved 03/13/24 Special Meeting minutes
- Approved agenda with the removal of SY25 School Budget
Emergency Special Board Meeting
The Lower Kuskokwim School District Board of Education at an emergency special meeting awarded a $48,889,000 contract for Mertarvik New School Phase 2 to Bethel Federal/Unit JV. The board also approved an internet service agreement with GCI for the BAG100. Both motions passed unanimously.
- Awarded Project GR-24-001 (Mertarvik New School Phase 2) to Bethel Federal/Unit JV for $48,889,000
- Approved internet service agreement with GCI for the BAG100
The Board awarded a construction contract for the Mertarvik New School Phase 2 project and approved an internet service agreement with GCI. Both measures passed with unanimous support.
- Awarded Project GR-24-001 to Bethel Federal/Unit JV for an amount not to exceed $48,889,000.00 (7-0)
- Approved internet service agreement with GCI for the BAG100 (7-0)
🗳️ How they voted (3 roll-call votes)
Special Board Meeting
The Lower Kuskokwim School District Board of Education held a special meeting March 25, 2024, and approved four action items. They awarded a $47.97 million contract for the Mertarvik New School Phase 2 to Bethel Federal/Unit JV, accepted a capital improvement grant for the Newtok relocation school with a $1.04 million local share, awarded a $673,170 floor beam replacement in Nunapitchuk, and approved $151,004 for leveling nine housing units in Tuntutuliak.
- Awarded GR-23-023 Mertarvik New School Phase 2 to Bethel Federal/Unit JV for $47,970,000
- Approved Resolution 24-05 accepting DEED grant for Newtok Relocation/Replacement K-12 School with LKSD share up to $1,037,764
- Awarded Nunapitchuk Perimeter Floor Beam Replacement to Coho Contractors, LLC for $673,170
- Approved leveling of nine housing units in Tuntutuliak to Travis' Leveling for $151,004.37
The Board approved several capital improvement project awards, including a major school construction project in Mertarvik and a grant for the Newtok relocation. Smaller contracts for floor beam replacement and housing leveling were also awarded.
- Awarded Mertarvik New School Phase 2 Project to Bethel Federal/Unit JV not to exceed $47,970,000 (7-0)
- Approved Resolution 24-05 for Newtok Relocation/Replacement K-12 School grant and participating share not to exceed $1,037,764 (7-0)
- Awarded Nunapitchuk Perimeter Floor Beam Replacement Project to Coho Contractors, LLC not to exceed $673,170.00 (7-0)
- Awarded leveling of nine housing units in Tuntutuliak to Travis' Leveling not to exceed $151,004.37 (7-0)
🗳️ How they voted (5 roll-call votes)
Regular ASB Meeting
The Advisory School Board will meet to finalize its Action Plan and review January meeting minutes. The board will also discuss staffing, student travel, athletics, and budget versus actual figures.
- Finalizing the ASB Action Plan
- Adoption of 01/24/2024 Regular Meeting Minutes
- Discussion of 'No Pass, No Play' athletics policy
- Review of Budget v.s. Actual
- Executive session regarding Yup'ik Orthography Waivers
The board approved Yup'ik Orthography Waivers following an executive session. The board also adopted the January 24, 2024, meeting minutes and updated the current agenda. Several items, including the budget and CNE-PAC report, were tabled for the next meeting.
- Approved Yup'ik Orthography Waivers for students
- Adopted 01/24/2024 Regular Meeting Minutes with corrections
- Approved amended agenda to include CNE-PAC Report and SA Evaluation
- Tabled Budget v.s. Actual for next meeting
- Tabled CNE-PAC Report for next meeting
Nuniwarmiut School Advisory School Board Regular Monthly Meeting
The Nuniwarmiut School Advisory Board meeting originally scheduled for March 18 was postponed. The agenda included the adoption of the SY 2024-2025 school calendar and discussions regarding FY25 budget considerations.
- Adoption of SY 2024-2025 School Calendar Option A
- FY25 Budget Considerations discussion
- ASB Open Gym Schedule discussion
- ASB Staffing Update
The board approved the SY 2024-2025 School Calendar Option A. Members discussed FY25 budget considerations and updated COVID-19 protocols.
- Approved February 12, 2024 meeting minutes with corrections
- Approved March 18, 2024 agenda with addition to Old Business
- Adopted SY 2024-2025 School Calendar Option A (3-0)
🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
Regular Board Meeting
This is a regular meeting of the Lower Kuskokwim School District Board of Education with a largely procedural agenda. The board will consider consent items including personnel actions, non-standard contracts for certified staff, and permission to receive grants. They will also hold an executive session for an expulsion hearing, an early graduation request, and legal matters. Several school reports and communications are scheduled for information.
- Adoption of January 19, 2023 and February 13, 2024 meeting minutes
- Consent agenda: personnel actions, non-standard contracts for certified staff, permission to receive grants
- School reports from Atmautluak, Nunapitchuk, Tununak, and NMS
- Executive session for expulsion hearing, early graduation request, and legal matters
- YKHC report and public comment period
The Board approved a multi-year technology equipment lease and a furniture and equipment package for Ayaprun Elitnaurvik. It also approved updated COVID-19 protocols and a partnership with the University of Alaska Anchorage. Several executive sessions were held to discuss personnel, legal, and financial matters.
- Approved furniture and equipment package for Ayaprun Elitnaurvik from Capital Office not to exceed $543,607.76 (6-0)
- Approved 3-year technology lease (FY25-FY27) with initial payment not to exceed $2,140,000 and subsequent annual payments not to exceed $1,093,636.95 (6-0)
- Approved Resolution 24-04 for Lease of Technology Equipment (6-0)
- Approved updated LKSD COVID-19 Guidelines (6-0)
- Approved MOA with University of Alaska Anchorage for M.Ed. teaching pathway (6-0)
- Approved 3-year MOA renewal with Handshake for FY25-FY27 (6-0)
- Postponed ONC Sexual Abuse Prevention Presentation permission
- Adopted January 17-18 and February 13, 2024 meeting minutes (6-0)
🗳️ How they voted — 1 divided vote
Special ASB Meeting
The Lower Kuskokwim School District's ASB holds a special meeting to interview Christopher Finch, the candidate for the 2024-25 SA position at Caputnguaq/Amaqigciq Schools. The agenda includes a community question-and-answer session, an executive session for candidate interviews, and an action item to make a recommendation.
- Community Q&A session with SA candidate Christopher Finch
- Executive session for ASB interviews of candidate
- Separate sequential interviews of candidates in executive session
- Action item: Recommendation for Caputnguaq/Amaqiciq Schools
The Chefornak Advisory School Board held a special meeting to consider a candidate for Site Administrator. Following a community Q&A session and an executive session, the board voted to recommend Christopher Finch for the position.
- Recommended Christopher Finch for next year's Site Administrator (4 votes)
Joann A. Alexie Memorial School ASB Regular Meeting
The Joann A. Alexie Memorial School Advisory School Board is meeting for a regular session with procedural items, reports, and information. The board will vote on the evaluation of the site administrator and accept the resignation of board member Joanne Paul. An executive session is scheduled for the evaluation discussion.
- Approval of evaluation of site administrator as executive officer of the board
- Approval of Joanne Paul's resignation from the ASB
- Adoption of January 22, 2024 meeting minutes
- Executive session for evaluation of the site administrator
- Information items: FY24 ASB Action Plan, vision/mission, data dashboard, master calendar, COVID-19 protocols, and discipline plans
The Advisory School Board approved the evaluation of the Site Administrator and accepted the resignation of board member Joanne Paul. The board also reviewed student attendance data and academic testing results.
- Approved January 22, 2024, meeting minutes (3-0)
- Approved the meeting agenda (3-0)
- Approved the evaluation of the Site Administrator (3-0)
- Approved the resignation of Joanne Paul from ASB Seat C (3-0)
🗳️ How they voted (5 roll-call votes)
Budget Advisory Committee Meeting
The Budget Advisory Committee will discuss and review the assumptions for the Fiscal Year 2025 budget. This is the only substantive item on the agenda; the meeting also includes procedural items like call to order and adjournment.
- Review of FY25 Budget Assumptions
Regular ASB Meeting
The ASB is meeting to discuss action items regarding the district's discipline policy and absenteeism. The board will also hold an executive session for an SA evaluation.
- Action item: Discipline Policy
- Action item: Absenteeism
- Executive session: SA Evaluation
The Advisory School Board approved the minutes from the January 18, 2024 meeting and adopted the current agenda. The board held an executive session to discuss the Site Administrator evaluation and discipline policy.
- Approved 01/18/24 meeting minutes with minor changes
- Adopted the meeting agenda
Special Board Meeting
The Lower Kuskokwim School District Board of Education held a special meeting on February 13, 2024. They conducted interviews for the superintendent position in executive session and approved several action items. These included a revised FY25 master calendar, two technology purchases totaling $444,649, student trip requests, and first or final readings of multiple board policies.
- Superintendent interviews conducted in executive session with candidates and AASB facilitators
- Approved FY25 Master Calendar revision
- Approved purchase of 24 CACHEBOX appliances and management console (up to $120,977 from ByteSpeed)
- Approved purchase of two Pure 186TB Flash Arrays with 36-month support (up to $323,672 from CDW-G)
- Advanced board policy revisions: first reading of BP 6146.1 (graduation requirements) and final readings of policies on family engagement, uniform investigations, READS Act, and early education
The Board approved a three-year contract for Andrew Anderson as Superintendent and authorized two technology purchases totaling over $444,000. The Board also approved a revised FY25 Master Calendar and several policy revisions.
- Approved 3-year Superintendent contract for Andrew Anderson at $167,500 with $2,500 annual increases (8-1)
- Approved revised FY25 Master Calendar with delayed one week start dates
- Approved purchase of 24 CACHEBOX appliances and Central Management Console from ByteSpeed not to exceed $120,977
- Approved purchase of two Pure 186 Terabyte Flash Arrays and 36 months support from CDW-G not to exceed $323,672
- Approved District Office student trip to Alaska HOSA conference in Anchorage
- Denied Toksook Bay Senior student trip to Los Angeles and Mexico ports of call
- Approved first reading of BP 6146.1 and final reading of AR 5124.1, BP 5124.1, AR 5141.43, BP 5141.43, BP 6147, and BP 6148
🗳️ How they voted — 1 divided vote
Nuniwarmiut School Advisory School Board Regular Monthly Meeting
The board will call the meeting to order, approve prior minutes and the current agenda, hear a site administrator report, and discuss open gym schedules and monthly Cugtun phrases. No major decisions or funding items are on the agenda.
- Approval of January 15, 2024 meeting minutes
- Approval of February 12, 2024 agenda
- Discussion of open gym schedule for students
- Discussion of monthly Cugtun phrases for students
- Review of Secondary Academic Plan
The board approved the meeting minutes from January 15, 2024, and the agenda for February 12, 2024. Members discussed the open gym schedule, the ASB Action Plan, and high school graduation requirements.
- Approved January 15, 2024 meeting minutes with corrections
- Approved February 12, 2024 agenda
Regular ASB Meeting
The Kuinerrarmiut Elitnaurviat Advisory School Board will vote on continued employment, set a Saturday make-up school day for January 27, 2024, and discuss the hiring policy and a date for May graduation. The board will also enter executive session to review custodian applications. Other action items include attendance incentives and tournament logistics.
- Approval of Continued Employment
- Discussion of Hiring Policy
- Saturday make-up school day on 1/27/2024
- Date for May graduation
- Review custodian applications in executive session
The board approved the continued employment of Chelsea Pleasant and scheduled a makeup school day for January 27, 2024. Members also approved a monthly attendance incentive gym, a junior high league tournament, and a fundraising tournament for Qanirtuuq Inc.
- Approved continued employment of Chelsea Pleasant (3-0, 1 abstain)
- Approved open gym on the first Saturday of every month for attendance growth (unanimous)
- Approved Saturday makeup school day on 1/27/2024 (unanimous)
- Approved JR High League in Quinhagak February 15-17 (unanimous)
- Approved Q. Inc request for Search and Rescue fundraiser tournament March 6-9 (unanimous)
- Adopted 12/18/2023 meeting minutes with corrections (unanimous)
Joann A. Alexie Memorial School ASB Regular Meeting
This is a routine meeting of the Joann A. Alexie Memorial School Advisory School Board. The board will consider approving the resignation of Christopher Nicholai from ASB Seat D and adopt minutes from the previous meeting. Informational reports on the FY24 ASB Action Plan, school vision, and discipline plans are also scheduled.
- Approval of resignation of Christopher Nicholai from ASB Seat D
- Adoption of minutes from December 4, 2023 meeting
- Introduction of guest Jasmine Gonzalez
- Presentation of FY24 ASB Action Plan and other informational reports
- Discussion of JAAMS elementary and secondary discipline plans
The Joann A. Alexie Memorial School ASB approved the resignation of Christopher Nicholai Sr. from ASB Seat D. The board also adopted the meeting agenda and the minutes from December 4, 2023.
- Approved minutes of December 4, 2023 meeting (3-0)
- Approved the meeting agenda (3-0)
- Approved resignation of Christopher Nicholai of ASB Seat D (3-0)
🗳️ How they voted (4 roll-call votes)
Regular ASB Meeting
This is a regular ASB meeting of the Lower Kuskokwim School District. The board is expected to adopt minutes from November 2023, receive reports, and enter executive session to discuss hiring of a custodian and an intensive needs aide. A general action item is listed but no specifics are provided.
- Adoption of 11/09/23 minutes
- Executive session: Hiring of custodian
- Executive session: Hiring of intensive needs aide
- Unspecified action item under Action Items
The board held an executive session to vote on personnel hires. They also coordinated attendance awards for January 31st and discussed student behavior and cellphone use.
- Approved hiring Myron Evan as Custodian (3 votes)
- Approved hiring Opal Burnett as Intensive Needs Aide (via tiebreaker)
- Approved 11/09/23 meeting minutes
- Approved meeting agenda
Regular Board Meeting
The Lower Kuskokwim School District Board of Education will meet in regular session January 17-18, 2024. The board plans to hold executive sessions to discuss financial matters related to the Kipusvik Building, the superintendent's evaluation, and review of superintendent applications. Other agenda items include adoption of minutes and the agenda, consent agenda covering personnel actions and permission to receive grants and funds, and informational reports on fund balance, insurance, school reports, and the YPQC language acquisition assessment.
- Executive session to discuss financial matters (Kipusvik Bldg)
- Executive session for superintendent performance evaluation
- Executive session to review and evaluate superintendent applications
- Consent agenda items: personnel actions and permission to receive grants and funds
- Presentation of first YPQC (Yup'ik Proficiency and Cultural Knowledge) language acquisition data
The Board awarded a power resilience contract for Kwethluk and entered into an MOA with Calista Education and Culture, Inc. It also approved student travel to St. Louis and established 2024 legislative priorities. The FY25 Master Calendar revision was postponed to February 13, 2024.
- Awarded Kwethluk Power Resilience contract to Bethel Contracting, LLC not to exceed $327,270
- Approved MOA with Calista Education and Culture, Inc. for grades 9-12 student support
- Approved research request from Edyta Sobieska
- Postponed FY25 Master Calendar Revision to February 13, 2024
- Approved BRHS JAG Program student trip to St. Louis, MO
- Approved 2024 Legislative Priorities regarding BSA funding, educator retention, school construction, and the Alaska Reads Act
- Approved personnel actions and permission to receive grants via consent agenda
- Adopted December 14, 2023 meeting minutes
🗳️ How they voted (11 roll-call votes)
Nuniwarmiut School Advisory School Board Regular Monthly Meeting
The Nuniwarmiut School Advisory School Board met and approved a cultural activities outing for the annual muskox hunt in February, with a certified staff member and 2–4 local volunteers. Meat will be used for school meals and qiviut processed into yarn for knitting. The board also approved December 2023 meeting minutes, heard the site administrator report, discussed open gym dates and school improvement goals, and entered executive session to evaluate the site administrator.
- Approved annual muskox hunt cultural outing in February
- Approved December 11, 2023 meeting minutes
- Received site administrator report
- Discussed open gym schedule and school improvement goals
- Entered executive session for site administrator evaluation
The board approved a cultural activities outing for the school's annual muskox hunt in February. Members also approved the previous meeting's minutes and the current agenda. The board entered a brief executive session to evaluate the Site Administrator.
- Approved December 11, 2023 meeting minutes
- Approved January 15, 2024 agenda
- Approved cultural activities outing for annual muskox hunt in February (3-0)
- Entered executive session for Site Administrator evaluation at 7:40 pm
- Exited executive session at 7:46 pm
🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
Executive Committee Meeting
The Lower Kuskokwim School District Board of Education Executive Committee will meet on January 15, 2024 via Zoom and in person in Bethel. The only substantive item is a closed-door evaluation of the superintendent. The meeting will then adjourn.
- Executive session for Superintendent's Evaluation (action item)