Denali Borough School District public meetings in 2021
14 substantive meetings from 2021, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2017- 2025
The Denali Borough School District Board will hold a work session on student performance data and intervention strategies, followed by a regular meeting. The board will take action on a large set of board policies (second reading), review the FY23 operating budget (first reading), and consider contracts for certified administrators and tenured teachers. Public comments are scheduled for both agenda and non-agenda items.
- FY23 School Operating Budget, first reading
- Second reading of numerous board policies (e.g., 6146.3, 6161.1, 6172, 7000 series)
- First reading of board policies and bylaws (e.g., 8000, 8320, 9000 series)
- Certified administrator contracts for five administrators
- Tenured teacher contracts for listed teachers
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2017- 2025
The Board of Directors will meet to discuss several items, including the review of the Smart Start Framework amendment and the approval of a draft Strategic Plan. The meeting also includes actions on FY22 budget revisions, FY23 budget assumptions, and a first reading of numerous new board policies.
- First reading of multiple board policies regarding instructional materials, internet use, and student mental health
- Review of the Smart Start Framework amendment
- Approval of the DBSD Strategic Plan draft
- Action on FY22 budget revisions
- Action on FY23 budget assumptions
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2017- 2025
The Denali Borough School District board is meeting for a work session and regular meeting. They will discuss board self-evaluation results, hear reports from schools and administration, and consider new business including early graduation for a Tri-Valley student, negotiations committee discussion, and superintendent evaluation.
- Board self-evaluation results discussion
- Recognition of board member Nikki DeMers (Resolution 21-05)
- Early graduation of a Tri-Valley student
- Negotiations committee discussion
- Superintendent evaluation
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2017- 2025
The Denali Borough School District board is holding a special meeting with a work session where Alaska Department of Health and Social Services officials will present on the Smart Start Framework for the 2021-22 school year and answer board questions. The regular session includes public comments, adoption of the agenda, and a possible action on the Smart Start Framework. The agenda is largely procedural, with the main substantive item being the framework presentation and discussion.
- Work session: DHSS team (Dr. Nace, Barbara Pennington, Anna Frick) presents Smart Start Framework
- New Business: Action on Smart Start Framework for 2021-22 School Year
- Public comments on agenda items (27 correspondence items attached)
- Public comments on non-agenda items (3-minute limit per person)
- Adoption of agenda and consent agenda
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2017- 2025
The Denali Borough School District Board will hold a work session on the Crew curriculum, then a regular meeting covering consent agenda, reports, and several action items. New business includes an executive session and action on early graduation for a Denali PEAK student, two AASB resolutions on public school funding, and discussion of board self-evaluation and a special meeting on the SmartStart framework.
- Work session discussion on DBSD Crew Curriculum
- Action on early graduation of a Denali PEAK student
- Action on AASB Resolution 21-03 regarding public school funding
- Action on AASB Resolution 21-04 regarding public school funding during COVID-19 pandemic
- Consent agenda includes approval of August 19, 2021 regular board minutes
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2017- 2025
The Board of Directors will conduct a work session on school climate survey results and hold a regular meeting to address several items. Key actions include reviewing the FY-23 Six-Year Capital Improvement Plan and conducting first readings for numerous district policies.
- First reading of 24 board policies, including access to records and crisis response plans
- Review of the FY-23 Six-Year Capital Improvement Plan (CIP)
- Adoption of the 2021-22 DBSD Course Guide
- Discussion regarding AASB Call for Resolutions
- Presentation of School Climate & Connectedness Survey results
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2017- 2025
The Denali Borough School District Board of Directors is meeting to review health and safety protocols for the 2021-22 school year. The board will also consider revisions to the Smart Start Framework regarding emergency closures and parent access.
- Review of School Protocols for the 2021-22 School Year
- Revision of Smart Start Framework for the 2021-22 School Year
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2017- 2025
The Denali Borough School District Board will hold a special meeting to consider the Smart Start Framework for the 2021-22 school year, with options A, B, and C, and to review school health and safety protocols. The board will also hear public comments on agenda and non-agenda items. The meeting is largely procedural, with no old business on the agenda.
- Smart Start Framework for 2021-22 School Year (Options A, B, C)
- Review of School Protocols for 2021-22 School Year
- Public comments on agenda items (3 minutes per person)
- Public comments on non-agenda items (3 minutes per person)
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2017- 2025
The Denali Borough School District Board is holding a special virtual meeting to consider two action items: hiring a new certified staff member and approving a transfer of funds. The agenda also includes public comment periods, board greetings, and a reading, with no old business on the docket.
- New Certified Staff Hire (action item)
- Transfer of Funds (action item)
- Public comments on agenda and non-agenda items (3 minutes per person)
- Board greetings and reading of 'Strategies.pdf'
- Virtual meeting via Zoom with written comments accepted
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2017- 2025
The Denali Borough School District Board will hold a work session on ELA and math curriculum, then a regular meeting with action items including FY21 budget revisions, adoption of math curriculum materials, approval of ELA curriculum maps, new certified staff hires, classified re-hires, and a first reading of numerous board policies. The board will also consider approving a planning process for the FY22-FY26 strategic plan and set its summer meeting schedule.
- First reading of 24 board policies, including access to records, professional boundaries, parent involvement, and concussion management
- FY21 budget revisions with revenue and expenditure detail
- Adoption of math curriculum materials (Zearn)
- Approval of ELA curriculum maps for American, British, Contemporary, and World Literature
- Approval of strategic plan process for FY22-FY26
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2017- 2025
The Denali Borough School Board is meeting virtually to conduct final readings on several board policies and the 2021-2022 school calendar. The board will also consider adopting a new math curriculum and approving a new certified staff hire.
- Second and final reading of multiple board policies including Gangs, Discipline, and Nondiscrimination
- Third and final reading of the SY 2021-2022 School Calendar
- Adoption of Math Curriculum
- Approval of new certified staff hire
- Recognition of McKayla Randall for the June Nelson Memorial Scholarship
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2017- 2025
The Board is scheduled to take action on the FY22 school operating budget and a two-year budget plan for FY22 and FY23. The meeting also includes second and final readings for several board policies and a second reading of the 2021-2022 school calendar.
- Fourth and final reading of the FY22 School Operating Budget
- Action on two-year budget plan for FY22 and FY23
- Second and final reading of multiple board policies including bus conduct, drugs, and weapons
- First reading of various student-related policies including gangs, healthcare, and discipline
- Renewal of non-tenured teacher and non-certified exempt contracts
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2017- 2025
The Denali Borough School District board will hold a work session on Denali Learning, then a regular meeting with votes on the FY22 operating budget (third reading) and multiple student-related board policies. The board will also discuss the 2021-2022 school calendar and consider the superintendent's contract in executive session.
- FY22 School Operating Budget, Third & Final Reading
- Board Policies - Second & Final Reading: 5113, 5118, 5124, 5125, 5125.1, 5131
- Board Policies - First Reading: 5131.1, 5131.41, 5131.42, 5131.43, 5131.6, 5131.62, 5131.63, 5131.7, 5131.9, 5132
- SY 2021-2022 School Calendar - First Reading
- Executive Session - Superintendent Contract
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2017- 2025
The Denali Borough School Board and Borough Assembly will hold a joint virtual work session to discuss COVID-19 recovery, the FY22 budget (including a third draft), capital improvement projects, legislative priorities, and virtual meeting procedures. The meeting is a discussion, with no formal votes scheduled except adjournment.
- Discussion of COVID-19 recovery
- FY22 Budget - 3rd Draft detail revenue and expenditures (94 KB PDF)
- FY22 Budget - 3rd Reading PowerPoint (745 KB PDF)
- Capital Improvement Projects: DBSD Investment in Public Education Capital Projects (20-08) and Denali FY22 CIP_EED Six Year Plan
- Resolution 21-02 on Legislative Priorities