Wrangell Public School District public meetings in 2023
32 substantive meetings from 2023, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Regular Board Meeting Agenda
The Wrangell Public School District Board will hold its regular meeting on December 18, 2023, to consider a revised fiscal year 2024 budget, adopt several board policies on second reading, and review others. The board will also enter executive session to discuss teacher negotiations and the superintendent's contract. The agenda includes routine items like consent agenda approval, public comment, and reports from district staff.
- Vote on FY'24 budget revision
- Second reading of policies on student activity funds, maintenance, tobacco use, school safety, and risk management
- First reading of attendance policy 5110
- Executive session on teacher negotiations and superintendent's contract
- Appoint alternate student representative
Policy Committee Meeting*
The Wrangell School Board Policy Committee is reviewing and revising several board policies, including a second reading of Policy 3452 on student activity funds and continued discussion of Policy 6145 on extracurricular activities. The committee is also forwarding recommendations for policies on risk management, maintenance, tobacco-free schools, school safety, and attendance to the full board for first reading.
- Second reading of Board Policy 3452, Student Activity Funds, with possible language on Class & Club account expenditures
- Policy 6145, Extracurricular Activities: proposed .5 FTE enrollment requirement for alternative education students or pay travel costs
- Policy 3530, Risk Management: add cyber liability coverage language and annual superintendent report
- Policy 3510, Maintenance: add collaboration with Maintenance Director
- Policy 3515, School Safety: add 'maintaining and reviewing' to safety plan language
Regular Board Meeting Agenda
The Wrangell Public School District Board will hold its regular meeting on November 20, 2023, to consider several action items, including accepting the FY23 audit, approving a $18,584.62 transfer from reserves to cover a state travel deficit, and adopting multiple policy changes. The board will also hear public comments, receive reports from administrators, and recognize student achievements.
- Approve FY23 audit as presented
- Transfer $18,584.62 from Reserves to General Fund for FY23 State Travel deficit
- Second reading of policies: Property Accounting, Grades/Evaluation, Student Activity Funds
- First reading of policies: Maintenance, Tobacco Use, School Safety, Risk Management
- Consent agenda includes personnel contracts, resignation, and discarding snow blower
Policy Committee Meeting*
The Wrangell Public School District Policy Committee is meeting to review and discuss several board policies, including attendance, absences, extracurricular activities, property accounting, student activity funds, risk management, grades, maintenance, tobacco-free schools, school safety, and restrictions on sex offenders on campus. The committee will also consider revisions to policies before forwarding them to the school board for first reading. The meeting includes discussion of a proposed change to the extracurricular activities policy regarding student enrollment requirements for travel cost coverage.
- Discussion of Board Policy 5110 (Attendance) and 5113 (Absences and Excuses), with samples from other districts for reference
- Proposed changes to Board Policy 6145 (Extracurricular Activities) including adding ASAA eligibility requirements and increasing minimum enrollment from .25 to .5 FTE for travel cost coverage
- Revisions to Board Policy 3440 (Property Accounting) changing 'must' to 'should' and forwarding to board for first reading
- Board Policy 3452 (Student Activity Funds) revised to add financial reporting to coaches and volunteers, forwarded for first reading
- Board Policy 3530 (Risk Management) updated to add cyber liability coverage language, forwarded for first reading on Nov 20, 2023
School Board Work Session re Budget Training
The Wrangell Public School District School Board is conducting a work session regarding budget training. The session also includes a discussion on activity funding.
- Budget Training presentation
- Activity Funding discussion
Policy Committee Meeting*
The Wrangell School Board Policy Committee is meeting to review and revise several school board policies, including risk management, attendance, absences, extracurricular activities, property accounting, student activity funds, grades, maintenance, tobacco-free schools, school safety, and restrictions on sex offenders. The committee will also reorganize itself by appointing a chairperson and reviewing roles. Several policies will be forwarded to the full board for first reading.
- Review of Board Policy 3530 (Risk Management) and 5110 (Attendance) with sample policies from other districts
- Discussion of new Board Policy 5113 (Absences and Excuses) using samples from other districts
- Revision of Board Policy 3440 (Property Accounting) to change 'must' to 'should' and forward to board
- Revision of Board Policy 3452 (Student Activity Funds) adding financial reporting and volunteer application requirements
- Forwarding revised policies 3510 (Maintenance), 3513.3 (Tobacco Free Schools), and 3515 (School Safety) to the board for first reading
School Board Work Session re Activity Funding
The Wrangell Public School District School Board is holding a work session to discuss activity funding. The board will review Board Policy 3452 on Student Activity Funds (Class & Club Accounts) in a first reading, and receive the 2023-2024 Activity Handbook for information.
- First reading of Board Policy 3452, Student Activity Funds (Class & Club Accounts)
- Review of 2023-2024 Activity Handbook
School Board Work Session re Advisory Committee & Standing Committee Training
The School Board will hold a work session regarding training for its committees. The session includes discussions and presentations on Board Policy 1220 and Board Policy 7133.
- Discussion of Board Policy 1220, Community Advisory Committees
- Presentation on Exhibit 1220, Charge for Advisory Committee Members
- Discussion of Board Policy 7133, Standing Committees
Regular Board Meeting Agenda
The Wrangell Public School District Board will hold a work session on strategic plan next steps, then a regular meeting to reorganize leadership, approve a consent agenda, and act on several items including a FY'24 budget revision, donations, and multiple policy readings. The agenda also includes reports from the superintendent, principals, and maintenance director, plus recognition of staff and students.
- Appointment of School Board President, Vice-president, and Secretary
- Contract for Michael Hoyt, Activities Director
- FY'24 Quarter 1 Budget Revision (accept revised budget)
- Accept Donor's Choose donations for Mr. Nore's and Mrs. Wilson's classrooms
- Second reading of policies on conflict of interest, school property disposal, and graduation ceremonies
Policy Committee Meeting*
The Wrangell School Board's Policy Committee is meeting to review and discuss multiple board policies, including student activity funds, maintenance, tobacco-free schools, school safety, sex offender restrictions, attendance, absences, extracurricular activities, and others. They will also consider policies before the school board, such as conflict of interest, budget, property disposal, asset management, investing, property accounting, grades, and graduation ceremonies. Some items are for discussion, while others may be forwarded for action.
- Review of Board Policy 3452 (Student Activity Funds) and 3510 (Maintenance)
- Discussion of Board Policy 3513.3 (Tobacco Free Schools) and 3515 (School Safety and Security)
- Discussion of Board Policy 5110 (Attendance) and 5113 (Absences and Excuses) — no current policy exists for 5113
- Discussion of Board Policy 6145 (Extracurricular Activities) — exhibit form outdated
- Action items: Board Policy 3400 (Management of District Assets) and 3430 (Investing)
Policy Committee Meeting*
The Wrangell School Board's Policy Committee is meeting to review and discuss several district policies, including budget, asset management, investing, property accounting, absences, grading, extracurricular activities, and graduation ceremonies. Some items are for action, while others are for discussion or information. The committee will also consider policies before the school board, such as conflict of interest and school property disposal.
- Board Policy 3100, Budget: discussion, with possible revisions pending state information
- Board Policy 3400, Management of District Assets: action item
- Board Policy 3430, Investing: action item
- Board Policy 3440, Property Accounting: discussion
- Board Policy 5113, Absences and Excuses: discussion, district lacks this policy
Regular Board Meeting Agenda
The Wrangell Public School District Board will hold its regular meeting, addressing consent agenda items including personnel changes, and taking action on new business such as accepting a $7,388 Small Rural School Achievement Program grant and a Donors Choose donation. The board will also conduct second readings of several policies, first readings of others, and review additional policies. Public comments will be heard on topics including class and club accounts, sports, and school finances.
- Approve hire of Julieann Allen as Elementary Library Paraprofessional
- Accept Small Rural School Achievement Program Grant Award of $7,388.00
- Second reading of Board Policy 1340 (Access to District Records) and Policy 1400 (Relations with Governmental Agencies)
- First reading of Board Policy 2300 (Conflict of Interest) and Policy 5127 (Graduation Ceremonies)
- Public comment by Jack Carney on Class & Club Accounts & Transparency
Policy Committee Meeting*
The Wrangell School District Policy Committee is meeting to review and discuss a range of school board policies, including purchasing procedures, contracts, staff vacations, student grading, graduation ceremonies, and the budget. Several policies will be forwarded to the full School Board for a first reading on September 18, 2023. The meeting is a standing committee discussion, not a final decision-making body.
- Review of BP-3310 Purchasing Procedures and AR-3310 Purchasing
- Review of BP-3312 Contracts
- Review of BP-4262 Classified Staff Vacations & Holidays
- Review of BP-5121 Grades/Evaluation of Student Achievement
- Policies on Staff Conflicts of Interest and School Properties Disposal to be forwarded to School Board for first reading on September 18, 2023
Regular Board Meeting Agenda
The Wrangell Public Schools Board is meeting to take action on several items, including approving the 6-year capital improvement plan, accepting grant funds, and adopting personnel changes. The board will also review and vote on multiple board policies, including a second reading of a policy on contests and awarding prizes, and first readings on access to records and relations with other agencies. The meeting includes routine consent agenda items and informational reports from district staff.
- Approval of 6-Year Capital Improvement Plan (FY 2025)
- Acceptance of Donors Choose grants for classroom projects
- Hiring of Kyle Lewis (Custodian), Brook McHolland (Middle School Secretary), Barbara Pointer (Special Education Paraprofessional)
- Resignations of Anna Kleinhofs, Angela McGovern, Harrison Steckman, Jennifer Stewart
- Second reading of Board Policy 1323 (Contests and Awarding of Prizes); first readings of policies 1340, 1400, 4212.62, and repeal of 2124
Policy Committee Meeting*
The Wrangell School Board's Policy Committee is meeting to review and discuss a large set of board policies, covering topics from staff conflicts of interest and budget to graduation ceremonies and public records. The committee will also consider several policies that are before the full school board, including a proposal to renumber a policy on contests and prizes. This is a working session to refine policies before they go to the full board.
- Review of Board Policy 2300 (Staff Conflicts of Interest)
- Review of Board Policy 3100 (Budget) and 3200 (Income)
- Review of Board Policy 3270 (School Properties Disposal) and 3290 (Gifts, Grants, & Bequests)
- Discussion of Board Policy 1323 (Contests and Awarding of Prizes) with recommendation to renumber to 5126.1
- Discussion of Board Policy 1330 (Use of School Facilities) with draft and facility use agreement
School Board Work Session re Self-Evaluation
The Wrangell Public School District School Board is holding a work session to discuss its self-evaluation and student achievement. The agenda includes a discussion of the board self-evaluation tool, with a linked PDF attachment. This is a discussion-only meeting, not a decision-making session.
- Discussion of School Board Self-Evaluation Tool (Exhibit 7400)
- Work session on student achievement
Policy Committee Meeting*
The Wrangell Public School District Policy Committee is meeting to review and discuss a series of board policies, including public records, administrative organization, and staff conflicts of interest. They will also consider policies that will go before the full school board, such as civility, contests, advertising, facility use, and interagency cooperation. The meeting is a standing committee session, and no final decisions are expected; recommendations will be forwarded to the school board.
- Review of Board Policy 1340 on Public Records, with reference to Alaska Statutes AS 40.25.120
- Discussion of Board Policy 1313 on Civility, including administrative regulation AR-1313
- Proposal to renumber Board Policy 1323 (Contests and Awarding of Prizes) to 5126.1
- Review of draft Board Policy 1330 on Use of School Facilities, including a facility use agreement exhibit
- Discussion of Board Policy 2300 on Staff Conflicts of Interest, with a sample policy attached
Regular Board Meeting Agenda
The Wrangell Public School District Board will hold its regular meeting on June 19, 2023, to consider several action items, including the final adoption of the FY2024 budget, a revision to the FY2023 budget, acceptance of a safety grant and a donation, and approval of personnel changes. The board will also review and potentially update several policies. Public comment is limited to three minutes per speaker.
- Adopt FY2024 budget for submittal to State of Alaska
- Accept $611.20 APEI safety grant for snowblower purchase
- Accept $550.00 donation from Brian Herman for welding program
- Hire Madison Blackburn (Early Childhood Teacher) and Holly Padilla (Title I/Reading Intervention Teacher)
- Second reading of policies on drug-free workplace and staff complaint procedure
Policy Committee Meeting*
The Wrangell School Board's Policy Committee is meeting to review and discuss multiple board policies, including renumbering Policy 1323 on contests and awarding prizes, and reviewing drafts for facility use, equal access for student groups, public records, interagency cooperation, and grading. They will also discuss policies on civility, advertising, drug-free workplace, and staff complaints that are before the school board. The meeting is a working session to prepare recommendations for the full board.
- Review of Board Policy 1323 (Contests and Awarding of Prizes) with recommendation to renumber to 5126.1
- Discussion of draft Board Policy 1330 (Use of School Facilities) with facility use agreement exhibit
- Review of Board Policy 1331 (Equal Access for Student Organized Groups) with regulation and exhibit
- Discussion of Board Policy 1340 (Public Records) with sample policies from other districts
- Review of Board Policy 5121 (Grades/Evaluation of Student Achievement) with sample from Nenana
Policy Committee Meeting*
The Wrangell School Board Policy Committee is meeting to review and discuss nine school board policies, covering topics from civility and contests to school facilities use and public records. The committee will also receive notes from its May 4 meeting and information on the Alaska School District Online Policy Directory. Two policies, on drug-free workplace and staff complaints, are listed as being before the school board.
- Review of Board Policy 1313, Civility
- Review of Board Policy 1330, Use of School Facilities, with sample policies from Nome
- Review of Board Policy 1340, Public Records
- Review of Board Policy 5121, Grades/Evaluation of Student Achievement
- Board Policy 4020, Drug, Tobacco, and Alcohol-Free Workplace, before the school board
Regular Board Meeting Agenda
The Wrangell Public School District Board will hold its regular meeting, taking action on a consent agenda, new business items, and policy readings. Key decisions include adopting a new math curriculum for $43,000, approving grants, and extending a clean bus grant. The board will also hear reports from the superintendent and principals, and recognize community members and students.
- Adopt Cengage/Big Ideas Math Curriculum for $43,000
- Approve APEI Safety Grant Application (snowblower), QSI Grant, and SRSA Grant applications
- Approve Clean Bus Grant Extension
- Approve disposal of surplus Sharp copier #00715 via public auction
- Second reading of policies on volunteer assistance and public complaints; first reading on drug-free workplace and staff complaints
Regular Board Meeting Agenda
The Wrangell Public Schools Board is meeting to take action on several items, including approving the 2023-2024 school calendar, applying for a Migrant Education Literacy Grant, accepting a safety grant for ice cleats, and appointing a committee to negotiate the superintendent's contract. The board will also consider consent agenda items such as minutes, surplus equipment disposal, and personnel contracts, and hear public comments on topics like a hostile intruder drill.
- Approve 2023-2024 school calendar for submittal to Department of Education and Early Development
- Apply for Alaska Migrant Education Literacy Grant FY24 (fiscal impact)
- Accept APEI Safety Grant to pay for ice cleats for staff (fiscal impact)
- Appoint board committee to negotiate superintendent's contract
- Second reading of Board Policy 0200 (Goals for the District); first readings of policies on volunteers and public complaints
School Board Work Session re Student Achievement
The Wrangell Public School District School Board is holding a work session focused on student achievement. The board will receive an information report on Evergreen Elementary School's student achievement and discuss student achievement at Stikine Middle School and Wrangell High School. The meeting is open to the public via Zoom.
- Evergreen Elementary School student achievement report (information item)
- Stikine Middle School/Wrangell High School student achievement discussion
- Spring 2023 general school report attached
Regular Board Meeting Agenda
The Wrangell Public School District Board will vote on adopting the Fiscal Year 2024 Budget for submittal to the City & Borough of Wrangell, approve personnel actions including new hires and contracts, and consider a $75.93 grant application for ice cleats. The board will also conduct second readings and reviews of multiple board policies, and hold an executive session for the Superintendent's formative evaluation.
- Adoption of FY'24 Budget for submittal to City & Borough of Wrangell
- Personnel actions: hire Alexis Fiske (Paraprofessional), contracts for Brian Herman, Jacqueline Hanson, Ryan Hayes, resignation of Mason Villarma
- APEI Safety Equipment & Training Grant application for ice cleats ($75.93)
- Second reading of policies: 0520, 3350, 3553, 3554, 3580, 5141.4
- Removal of snow blower #00520 from inventory
Joint Borough Assembly/School Board Work Session re FY'2024 Budget & Facilities
The Wrangell Borough Assembly and School Board are holding a joint work session to discuss the FY2024 budget draft and facilities. The agenda includes a discussion of the FY'2024 Budget Draft II, with an attached budget document. This is an informational and discussion meeting, not a final decision-making session.
- Discussion of FY'2024 Budget Draft II
- Joint work session with Borough Assembly
- Facilities discussion included in session title
Public Hearing to Collect Input on the FY'2024 School Budget
The Wrangell Public School District is holding a public hearing to collect input on the FY2024 budget draft. The meeting will focus on discussing the second draft of the budget, with the attached document available for review. This is a discussion item, not a final decision.
- Discussion of FY2024 Budget Draft II
- Public input on the FY2024 school budget
- Zoom meeting with ID 833 8011 0520
Regular Board Meeting Agenda
The Wrangell Public School District Board will meet to consider several action items, including approving a $120,000 contract with K12 Business Services, LLC, accepting a $7,500 Alaska State Elks Association grant for special education, and approving the exempt classified salary schedule and a budget revision. The board will also discuss the FY'2024 budget draft and hold second readings of multiple board policies. The agenda includes routine items like consent agenda approvals and informational reports.
- Contract with K12 Business Services, LLC for $7,500/month plus $120/hour, effective Feb 9, 2023 - June 30, 2024
- Accept $7,500 ASEA Charitable Grant for secondary special education program
- Approve FY'2023 3rd quarter budget revision
- Second reading of policies including Superintendent Evaluation and Transportation
- Public hearing on FY'24 budget scheduled for Feb 27, 2023
Policy Committee Meeting*
The Wrangell School Board's Policy Committee is meeting to review and discuss a range of school district policies, including those on school-sponsored trips, media relations, public participation, complaints, and more. The committee will also hear from a guest about Board Policy 6153 and consider forwarding several policies to the full board for action.
- Guest Heather Howe to discuss Board Policy 6153 on school-sponsored trips
- Review of policies on media relations, public participation, and community advisory committees
- Discussion of policies on public complaints, including those concerning personnel and discrimination
- Proposal to repeal Board Policy 0300 (Strategic Plan) and move it to an exhibit
- Revision of Board Policy 3350 to add superintendent review of check register
Policy Committee Meeting*
The Wrangell Public School District Policy Committee is meeting to review and discuss revisions to several board policies, including nondiscrimination, food service, transportation, and records retention. The committee will also forward policies on board mission and legal status to the school board for first reading. The meeting is a discussion-only session; no final decisions are made.
- BP-3350 Authorized Signatories: proposed addition requiring superintendent to review check register regularly
- BP-0000 Board Mission: replace mission with current district mission statement, forward to board for first reading
- BP-0100 Legal Status: add physical address 350 Bennett Street
- BP-0200 Goals: recommend repeal of BP-0300 Strategic Plan and move plan to exhibit
- BP-3580 District Records: adopt modified state records retention schedule as exhibit
Regular Board Meeting Agenda
The Wrangell Public Schools Board will hold a work session to review the FY2024 budget draft, followed by a regular meeting. The board will consider consent agenda items including approval of minutes, administrator and teacher contracts, and several personnel hires and resignations. They will also discuss a revised COVID-19 mitigation plan, hear public comments on school consolidation and chaperone policy, and take first readings on multiple board policies.
- FY24 Budget Draft #1 presentation
- Approval of 2023-2024 administrator and teacher contracts
- Hire of Amanda Parker (paraprofessional) and Danika Smalley (IEA Director/Tutor)
- Resignations: Trisa Rooney, Bob Russell, Harrison Steckman, Tammy Stromberg
- First reading of policies including Board Mission, Superintendent Evaluation, and Transportation
School Board Work Session re Superintendent Evaluation Process
The Wrangell Public School District School Board is holding a work session to discuss the superintendent evaluation process. The agenda includes a review of the board policy on superintendent evaluation, the formative superintendent assessment, and the superintendent job description. This is a discussion-only meeting with no formal decisions scheduled.
- Discussion of BP-2123, Superintendent Evaluation
- Discussion of BP-2123.1, Formative Superintendent Assessment
- Review of Superintendent Job Description
Policy Committee Meeting*
The Wrangell School District Policy Committee is meeting to review and discuss several board policies, including mission, legal status, goals, authorized signatories, hazardous substances, transportation, records, and child abuse reporting. They will also discuss revisions to board standards and the evaluation tool for board operational procedures, comparing it with models from other districts. The meeting is a discussion and review session, not a final decision-making meeting.
- Review of BP-0000 Board Mission, Belief, and Purpose
- Review of BP-0100 School District Legal Status
- Review of BP-0200 Goals for the School District
- Proposed revision to BP-3350 Authorized Signatories
- Discussion of Board Policy 7400 Evaluation of Board Operational Procedures