Wrangell Public School District public meetings in 2022
38 substantive meetings from 2022, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Regular Board Meeting Agenda
The Wrangell Public Schools Board is meeting to handle routine business, including approving minutes, personnel actions, and declaring a man lift surplus. They will also conduct second readings of two board policies, first readings of two others, and review the board member code of ethics. The board will hear reports from the superintendent, principals, and on the FY2024 budget process.
- Approve minutes of November 21, 2022 regular meeting
- Personnel actions: contract for Shanlee Meissner, resignations of Tom Jenkins and Peter Parks
- Surplus Man Lift (Inventory #00159) for public auction on PublicSurplus.com
- Second reading of Board Policy 7012 (Communications) and 7324 (Board Minutes)
- First reading of Board Policy 7020 (Board Standards) and 7400 (Evaluation of School Board)
School Board Work Session re Strategic Plan Process
The Wrangell Public School District School Board is holding a work session to discuss the strategic plan process. They will review proposals from the Association of Alaska School Boards (AASB) and the Alaska Superintendents Association (ASA), as well as materials from Cognia and a sample from the Cordova School District. The board is considering how to develop a new strategic plan, including setting mission, vision, and priorities.
- AASB Proposal for strategic planning services
- ASA Proposal for strategic planning services, including survey and priority interpretation
- Cognia Strategies overview
- Cordova School District strategic plan sample
School Board Work Session re Board Evaluation Tool
The Wrangell Public School District School Board is holding a work session to discuss revisions to its board evaluation tool. The discussion will cover Board Policy 7020 (Board Standards) and Board Policy 7400 (Evaluation of Board Operational Procedures), including draft and current self-evaluation exhibits. The board is reviewing these items to ensure the evaluation tool matches the standards.
- Discussion of Board Policy 7020, Board Standards
- Discussion of Board Policy 7400, Evaluation of Board Operational Procedures
- Review of DRAFT Exhibit 7400 Board Self-Evaluation
- Review of Current Exhibit 7400 Board Self-Evaluation
Regular Board Meeting Agenda
The Wrangell Public School District Board will hold its regular meeting on November 21, 2022. The board will vote on accepting the Fiscal Year 2022 audit report and revising the Fiscal Year 2023 budget. It will also consider policy changes, approve consent agenda items including personnel actions, and hear reports from administrators and the public.
- Vote to accept FY2022 audit report
- Vote to revise FY2023 budget (Revision 1.0)
- First reading of Board Policy 7012 (Communications) and 7324 (Board Minutes)
- Second reading of Board Policy 7320 (Meetings) and 7323 (Meeting Conduct)
- Consent agenda includes personnel hires, resignation, and contract addendum
Policy Committee Meeting*
The Wrangell School Board Policy Committee is meeting to review and revise several board policies, including standards, evaluation procedures, technology usage, meetings, and minutes. The committee will discuss repealing the technology usage policy, finalize drafts for meeting and conduct policies, and consider a new minutes policy. This is a working meeting to prepare policy recommendations for the full school board.
- Review of Board Policy 7020 (Board Standards) and 7400 (Evaluation of Board Operational Procedures)
- Recommendation to repeal Board Policy 7231 (School Board Technology Usage) and merge content into Policy 7012
- Second reading of Board Policy 7320 (Meetings of the Board) and 7323 (Meeting Conduct)
- First reading of Board Policy 7324 (Minutes)
- Discussion of public comment time limits, referencing Mat-Su's three-minute rule
Policy Committee Meeting*
The Wrangell School Board Policy Committee is meeting to review and revise several board policies, including standards, evaluation procedures, technology usage, meetings, and minutes. The committee will discuss changes to Board Policy 7020 and 7400, and will consider repealing Policy 7231, with content moved to Policy 7012. They will also review second readings of policies 7320 and 7323, and a first reading of Policy 7324.
- Review of Board Policy 7020 (Board Standards) and 7400 (Evaluation of Board Operational Procedures)
- Recommendation to repeal Board Policy 7231 (School Board Technology Usage), with content moved to Policy 7012
- Second reading of Board Policy 7320 (Meetings of the Board) with changes to telephonic participation and quorum sections
- Second reading of Board Policy 7323 (Meeting Conduct) including public comment time rules
- First reading of Board Policy 7324 (Minutes) with added records retention language
Policy Committee Meeting*
The Wrangell School Board's Policy Committee is meeting to review and revise several board policies. They will discuss a new evaluation tool for board operations, consider repealing a technology usage policy, and review updates to policies on meetings, meeting conduct, and minutes. The committee will also receive information on the Alaska School District Online Policy Directory.
- Review of Board Policy 7400, Evaluation of Board Operational Procedures, to create a more meaningful evaluation tool
- First reading to repeal Board Policy 7231, School Board Technology Usage, with content moved to Policy 7012
- Second reading of Board Policy 7320, Meetings of the Board, with changes to telephonic participation and quorum sections
- Second reading of Board Policy 7323, Meeting Conduct, including discussion of public comment time limits
- First reading of Board Policy 7324, Minutes, with added language on records retention
Curriculum Committee Meeting*
The Wrangell School Board's Curriculum Committee is meeting to review governing policies, appoint committee officers, and discuss course descriptions, scope and sequence, and graduation requirements. The graduation requirements policy has been forwarded from the Policy Committee for review and recommendation.
- Review Board Policy 7133 (Standing Committees) and 6141 (Curriculum Development & Evaluation)
- Appoint committee chair, vice-chair, and secretary
- Discuss Class Content Document (course descriptions)
- Continue Scope & Sequence work
- Review Board Policy 6146 (Graduation Requirements)
Policy Committee Meeting*
The Wrangell School District Policy Committee is meeting to review and discuss several board policies, including technology usage, minutes, and evaluation procedures. They will also forward policies on policy dissemination, board policies, suspension of policies, meetings, executive sessions, and meeting conduct to the School Board for first or second reading. The committee will elect a chair and review notes from the prior meeting.
- Review of Board Policy 7231 (School Board Technology Usage) with recommendation to align with revised policy 6161.4
- Forwarding of Board Policy 7310 (Policy Dissemination) to the Board for first reading, renamed 'Policy Manual'
- Forwarding of Board Policy 7320 (Meetings of the Board) to the Board for first reading, with telephonic participation removed
- Recommendation to delete a sentence from Board Policy 7321 (Executive Sessions) regarding superintendent attendance
- Forwarding of Board Policy 7323 (Meeting Conduct) to the Board for first reading, with public comment time set to three minutes
Regular Board Meeting Agenda
The Wrangell Public School District Board will hold its regular meeting on October 10, 2022, to reorganize leadership, hear reports, and act on several items. Key actions include approving a revised school calendar, accepting a grant, and appropriating up to $385,900 from the School Major Maintenance Fund for condition surveys. The board will also consider a memorandum of agreement with the borough's Parks & Recreation Department and adopt several policies.
- Appropriation of up to $385,900 from School Major Maintenance Fund for condition surveys
- Acceptance of $2,950 Juneau Community Foundation grant for BASE program expansion
- Revision of 2022-2023 school calendar to add inservice day on October 21, 2022
- Memorandum of Agreement with City & Borough of Wrangell Parks & Recreation Department
- Consent agenda includes personnel actions and approval of September 19, 2022 minutes
Policy Committee Meeting*
The Wrangell School Board's Policy Committee is meeting to review and discuss revisions to several board policies, including meetings, meeting conduct, minutes, technology usage, and graduation requirements. They are also considering policies to forward to the full board for adoption. The meeting is primarily a working session for the committee to refine policy language.
- Review of Board Policy 7320 (Meetings of the Board) with changes to telephonic participation and quorum sections
- Discussion of Board Policy 7323 (Meeting Conduct) including public comment time limits
- Review of Board Policy 7231 (School Board Technology Usage) and possible alignment with student internet policy 6161.4
- Forwarding Board Policy 6146 (Graduation Requirements) to the Curriculum Committee
- Second reading of Board Policy 7310 (Policy Dissemination) with proposed rename to 'Policy Manual'
Regular Board Meeting Agenda
The Wrangell Public School District Board will hold its regular meeting, covering routine items like minutes approval and reports, plus action items including personnel hires, policy readings, and grant applications. The board will also discuss the Start Strong/Covid-19 mitigation update and a strategic plan revision.
- Hire of Trisa Rooney as Special Education Paraprofessional
- Pro-rated Volleyball Assistant Coach Contract for Kaylyn Easterly
- Resignation of Tate Miller, Custodian
- Second reading of multiple board policies, including Superintendent Evaluation and Curriculum Review
- APEI Safety & Training Grant Application and Migrant Literacy Grant Award
Policy Committee Meeting*
The Wrangell School Board Policy Committee is meeting to review and revise a large number of board policies, including technology usage, meeting conduct, and superintendent evaluation. The committee will discuss changes to policies on graduation requirements, student directory information, and board member duties, among others. Several policies are slated for first or second reading before the full school board.
- Review of Board Policy 7231 on School Board Technology Usage
- Discussion of revisions to Board Policy 7323 on Meeting Conduct, including Roberts Rules and voting procedures
- First Reading of Board Policy 2123 on Superintendent Evaluation, with a recommendation to replace it with a shorter policy
- Recommendation to repeal Board Policy 7126 on Board Tracking and Reporting Protocols
- First Reading of Board Policy 7250 on Board Member Compensation and Expenses
Regular Board Meeting Agenda
The Wrangell Public School District Board will hold its regular meeting on August 15, 2022, to discuss and act on several items, including the 2022-2023 COVID-19 mitigation plan, a consent agenda with personnel changes, and a large set of board policy updates. The board will also consider a donation, a transportation agreement, and support for AASB resolutions.
- Discussion of 2022-2023 COVID-19 Mitigation Plan
- Consent agenda: hire Marsha McCay as High School Secretary, resignation of Cori Robinson, extracurricular contract for Kaelene Harrison
- Accept donation of $310.00 from Ellen Jellum for Wrangell High School Music Program
- Approve MOA with Taylor Transportation for fuel surcharge
- First and second readings of multiple board policies (e.g., 2123, 5125.1, 6141, 7124, 7250)
Policy Committee Meeting*
The Wrangell School Board Policy Committee is reviewing and revising multiple board policies, including superintendent evaluation, graduation requirements, and technology usage. The committee discussed replacing the current superintendent evaluation policy with a sample from other districts and forwarded graduation requirements to the curriculum committee for further review. Several policies will be brought to the school board for first or second reading.
- Review of Board Policy 2123, Superintendent Evaluation, with possible replacement using sample language from Matsu, Nenana, Nome, and North Slope districts
- Discussion of Board Policy 6146, Graduation Requirements, including changes to terminology and transfer student language
- Recommendation to repeal Board Policy 7126, Board Tracking and Reporting Protocols
- Revision of Board Policy 7323, Meeting Conduct, to specify Robert's Rules and update voting procedures
- Forwarding of Board Policy 5125.1, Release of Directory Information, to the school board for second reading
Special School Board Meeting re: FY'2022 Budget Final Revision and Matters of Personnel
The Wrangell School Board is holding a special meeting to take action on a final revision to the fiscal year 2022 budget and to address several personnel matters, including hires, contracts, and resignations. The budget revision is presented as a motion to approve, and the personnel items include specific hires and resignations.
- Final FY2022 budget revision (action item, fiscal impact)
- Hire of Krysta Gillen as Paraprofessional
- Hire of Peter Parks as Custodian
- Teaching contract for Alyssa Howell, Elementary Teacher
- Resignation of Shayna Schultz, Assistant Volleyball Coach
Policy Committee Meeting*
The Wrangell School Board's Policy Committee is meeting to review and discuss multiple board policies, including superintendent evaluation, board committees, technology usage, and meeting conduct. They will also consider forwarding several policies to the school board for first or second reading, and recommend repealing one policy. The meeting is primarily a working session for policy review and revision.
- Review of Board Policy 2123, Superintendent Evaluation, with attachments including evaluation tool and sample from Nenana
- Discussion of Board Policy 7130, Board Committees, to clarify ad hoc committee language using Mat Su sample
- Review of Board Policy 7250, Board Member Compensation and Expenses, comparing samples from MatSu, Nome, and North Slope
- Recommendation to repeal Board Policy 7126, Board Tracking and Reporting Protocols, as no other district has it
- Forwarding Board Policy 6146, Graduation Requirements, to Curriculum Committee for review of foreign language requirement and other changes
Special School Board Meeting re: Superintendent's Evaluation
The Wrangell School Board is holding a special meeting to discuss the superintendent's evaluation. The board will move into an executive session to discuss the matter, which may affect the reputation and character of the individual. The evaluation is an action item, and supporting documents are attached.
- Executive session to conduct superintendent's evaluation
- Motion to recess into executive session
- Attachments: BP-2123 Superintendent Evaluation.pdf, 05-26-22 Superintendent Evaluation Input.pdf, EXHIBIT-2123 Superintendent Evaluation Tool.pdf
Policy Committee Meeting*
The Wrangell School Board Policy Committee is meeting to review and discuss numerous board policies, including curriculum development, graduation requirements, and board governance. Several policies are being forwarded to the full school board for first reading, while others are being revised or compared with other districts. The meeting is primarily a working session for policy review and revision.
- Review of Board Policy 6141, Curriculum Development & Evaluation, with draft to be prepared
- Discussion of Board Policy 6146, Graduation Requirements, including changes to Career and Technical Education terminology
- Forwarding Board Policy 5125.1, Release of Directory Information, to school board for first reading
- Recommendation to repeal Board Policy 7126, Board Tracking and Reporting Protocols
- Discussion of Board Policy 7323, Meeting Conduct, with proposed revisions to voting procedures
Policy Committee Meeting*
The Wrangell School Board's Policy Committee is meeting to review and discuss numerous board policies, including curriculum development, board committees, technology usage, and compensation. Several policies will be forwarded to the full school board for first reading, including those on directory information release, individual board member duties, and ad hoc committees. The committee is also recommending the repeal of one policy and will continue reviewing others at future meetings.
- Review of Board Policy 6141 (Curriculum Development) with samples from Mat Su, Nome, and North Slope
- Recommendation to repeal Board Policy 7126 (Board Tracking and Reporting Protocols)
- Forwarding Board Policy 5125.1 (Release of Directory Information) for first reading
- Discussion of Board Policy 6146 (Graduation Requirements) with proposed changes to terminology and transfer student language
- Forwarding Board Policy 7131 (Ad Hoc Committees) and 7132 (Community Advisory Committees) for first reading
Regular Board Meeting Agenda
The Wrangell Public School District board will vote on accepting a $15,000 contribution from Vans Shoes to support the art program at Wrangell High School. The meeting includes a first reading of multiple board policies regarding member duties, committees, and directory information. Additionally, the board will approve a consent agenda covering personnel hires, resignations, and the sale of a laptop to a retiring staff member.
- Accept $15,000 contribution from Vans Shoes for Wrangell High School Art Program
- First reading of Board Policy 5125.1 Release of Directory Information
- First reading of Board Policy 7125 Duties of Individual Board Members
- Consent approval of personnel actions including hire of Tracey Martin and resignation of Winston Davies
- Sale of Apple Macbook Pro laptop to retiring teacher Jennifer Miller for $25.00
Policy Committee Meeting*
The Wrangell School District Policy Committee is meeting to review and discuss numerous board policies, many with suggested revisions from the Alaska Association of School Boards (AASB). The committee will forward two policies to the school board for first reading: Board Policy 5125.1 on release of directory information and Board Policy 7125 on duties of individual board members. Other policies are being compared with other districts or tabled pending further review.
- Forwarded to school board: BP 5125.1 (Release of Directory Information) and BP 7125 (Duties of Individual Board Members)
- Reviewed BP 7126 (Board Tracking and Reporting Protocols) with AASB concerns about complexity
- Discussed BP 7130/7131 (Board Committees/Ad Hoc) and BP 7132 (Community Advisory Committees) for possible restructuring
- BP 7323 (Meeting Conduct) revisions proposed: Roberts Rules, student rep voting first, conflict-of-interest abstention noted
- BP 6146 (Graduation Requirements) forwarded to Curriculum Committee with suggested changes
Work Session re: School Board Self Evaluation
The Wrangell School Board is holding a work session to discuss the 2021-22 School Board Self-Evaluation survey data. This is a discussion item only, with no decisions or votes scheduled.
- Discussion of 2021-22 School Board Self-Evaluation survey data
Regular Board Meeting Agenda
The Wrangell Public School District board will hold a work session on student assessment results, then a regular meeting to vote on the FY'23 budget, salary schedules, grants, and policy changes. The budget incorporates $1,617,629 in local contributions from the City and Borough of Wrangell. Several personnel actions and contract addenda are on the consent agenda.
- Adopt FY'23 budget with $741,489 local sales tax and $876,140 SRS Forest Receipts
- Revise classified employee salary schedule effective July 1, 2022
- Approve substitute salary schedule with increased paraprofessional pay
- Second reading of policies including Strategic Plan, Investing, and Board Standards
- Hire of custodians and paraprofessional; resignations of teacher and staff
Policy Committee Meeting*
The Wrangell School Board's Policy Committee is meeting to review and discuss a large batch of board policies, including those on directory information, student representatives, board committees, and meeting conduct. They will also consider forwarding graduation requirement changes to the curriculum committee and preparing several policies for the full school board. The meeting is primarily discussion and review, with no final votes expected.
- Review of Board Policy 5125.1 on release of directory information
- Discussion of Board Policy 6146 on graduation requirements, including possible changes to foreign language and vocational terminology
- Second reading of Board Policy 7012 on communications to and from the board
- First reading of Board Policy 7121 on duties of the board president, using language from Sitka
- Proposal to repeal Board Policy 7122 on vice-president duties
Regular Board Meeting Agenda
The Wrangell Public School District Board is reviewing several financial and policy items, including the adoption of the Fiscal Year 2023 budget. The agenda also includes approving grant applications for safety equipment and archery equipment, as well as various personnel contracts.
- Adoption of the Fiscal Year 2023 budget
- Adoption of the six-year Capital Improvement Plan (CIP)
- $963.23 APEI Safety and Training Grant application for safety equipment and ice cleats
- $200.00 NASP Grant award acceptance for archery equipment
- Memorandum of Agreement with Wrangell Teachers' Association regarding payroll date
Special School Board Meeting re: 2022-2023 School Principal Contracts and Purchase of Plasma Cutter
The Wrangell School Board is meeting to discuss two items of new business. The board will consider a contract for Elementary Principal Martha "Ann" Hillburn and the purchase of equipment using private funds.
- Contract offer for Martha "Ann" Hillburn, Elementary Principal, for the 2022-2023 school year
- Purchase of a Plasma Cutter from Arclight Dynamics for $34,592.00 using private donor funds
Policy Committee Meeting*
The Policy Committee met to discuss and review various board policies ranging from communications to meeting conduct. The committee also reviewed items being forwarded to the Curriculum Committee and prepared several policies for first or second readings by the School Board.
- Review of Board Policy 7012 regarding communications to and from the Board
- Discussion of Board Policy 7323 regarding meeting conduct and voting procedures
- Recommendation to repeal Board Policy 7001 (Global Governance Commitment)
- Review of Board Policy 6146 graduation requirements for forwarding to Curriculum Committee
- Approval of draft Board Policy 7000 regarding Board Powers and Duties
Regular Board Meeting Agenda
The Wrangell Public School District Board will hold a work session to review the strategic plan, followed by a regular meeting covering financial reports, budget drafts, personnel actions, and policy readings. The board will also consider purchasing accounting software and revising school calendars.
- Strategic Plan Review (BP-0300 draft revisions)
- Approve purchase of accounting software (Tyler Technologies quotation)
- FY2023 Budget Draft II and FY2022 Budget Revision
- Revise 2021-2022 and 2022-2023 school calendars
- Personnel actions: hire Julie Williams as School Counselor, resignation of Anna Allen, contract for Kaelene Harrison
Joint Work Session (Borough Assembly & School Board) re: FY'2023 Budget & Facilities
The Wrangell Borough Assembly and School Board are holding a joint work session to discuss the FY'2023 Budget Draft I. This is a discussion item, not a final decision, focused on budget and facilities planning.
- Discussion of FY'2023 Budget Draft I
- Joint work session between Borough Assembly and School Board
- Facilities planning as part of the budget discussion
Policy Committee Meeting
The Wrangell School Board's Policy Committee is meeting to review and discuss revisions to a wide range of board policies, including those on board powers, communications, meeting conduct, and graduation requirements. The committee is considering adopting language from the Association of Alaska School Boards (AASB) and other districts, and will forward some policies to the full board for action. This is a working session focused on policy language and recommendations, not final decisions.
- Review of Board Policy 7000 (Board Powers and Duties) with AASB sample language and AS.14.14.090 duties
- Recommendation to eliminate Board Policy 7001 (Global Governance Commitment)
- Recommendation to move Board Policy 7022 to an exhibit and rename it 'Board Responsibilities in Balanced Governance'
- Discussion of Board Policy 6146 (Graduation Requirements) including foreign language requirement and Career and Technical Education terminology
- First reading of new Board Policy 6171 (Title I Programs) and repeal of Board Policy 7123 (Duties of the Secretary)
Regular Board Meeting Agenda
The Wrangell Public School District Board will meet to consider a revised COVID-19 mitigation plan, hear public comment on masking, and act on several administrative items including budget revisions, grants, and personnel contracts. The agenda also includes reports from schools and the superintendent, and a presentation of the state's Report Card to the Public.
- Revised COVID-19 mitigation plan (Action item)
- Public comment on masking from Penny Allen, John DeRuyter, and Charlie Nelson
- FY'2022 Budget Revision (Action item)
- Approval of 2022-2023 teacher and staff contracts (Consent agenda)
- First reading of Board Policies 3350, 6171, 7011, and repeal of 7123
Policy Committee Meeting
The Policy Committee met to discuss revisions to various district policies, including Title I programs and board duties. Members reviewed sample language from other Alaska school districts and discussed potential changes to graduation requirements and meeting conduct.
- Review of Board Policy 6171 regarding Title I Programs
- Discussion of Board Policy 7000 regarding Board Powers and Duties
- Proposed revisions to Board Policy 7323 regarding Meeting Conduct
- Forwarding of Board Policy 6146 Graduation Requirements to the Curriculum Committee
- Second reading of Board Policy 6020 regarding Parent Involvement
Public Hearing re FY'2023 Budget
The Wrangell School Board is holding a public hearing to discuss the first draft of the Fiscal Year 2023 budget. The meeting is scheduled for February 9, 2022.
- Public Hearing re FY'2023 Budget Draft I
Work Session re: FY'2023 Budget Draft I
The Wrangell School Board is holding a work session to discuss the first draft of the FY2023 budget. The agenda lists a single discussion item on the budget draft, with the draft attached as a PDF. No decisions are listed; this is a discussion-only session.
- Discussion of FY2023 Budget Draft I
- Attached document: Wrangell Public Schools FY23 Budget Draft 1.pdf (291 KB)
Work Session re: Strategic Plan Review
The Wrangell School Board held a work session to conduct a review of the district's strategic plan. The meeting was dedicated to discussion regarding the existing strategic plan document.
- Strategic Plan Review discussion
Regular Board Meeting Agenda
The Wrangell Public School District Board will hold its regular meeting, discussing a revised COVID-19 mitigation plan and hearing public comments from students about masks. The board will also consider consent agenda items including personnel actions and an early graduation request, and review policies on parent involvement and migrant children.
- Discussion of revised COVID-19 mitigation plan
- Public comments from students Clara Carney and Charlie Nelson on masks
- Consent agenda includes contract addenda, hires, resignations
- Early graduation request for a high school student
- Second reading of policies 6020 (Parent Involvement) and 6175 (Migrant Children Program)
Work Session re: Strategic Plan Review
The Wrangell School Board is holding a work session to conduct a review of the district's strategic plan. The meeting is scheduled as a discussion regarding the existing BP-0300 Strategic Plan.
- Discussion of the Strategic Plan