Denali Borough School District public meetings in 2022
11 substantive meetings from 2022, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2017- 2025
The Denali Borough School District board will hold its regular meeting on December 15, 2022, at Anderson School and virtually. The work session on student achievement data (AK STAR) has been canceled. The board will take action on the first reading of the SY24 operating budget, signatory cards, certified administrator and tenured teacher contracts, and committee assignments. They will also elect officers and hear public comments on agenda and non-agenda items.
- First reading of SY24 School Operating Budget (Scenario 1) with revenue and expenditure details
- Resolution 22-13 on signatory cards
- Oath of office and election of officers (President, Vice-President, Secretary/Treasurer)
- Consent agenda includes November 17, 2022 minutes, library use agreements for Anderson, Cantwell, and Tri-Valley Schools, and new classified hire Christine O'Connor as custodian
- Public comments on agenda and non-agenda items (3-minute limit per person)
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2017- 2025
The Denali Borough School District board will hold a work session on superintendent evaluation and board goals, then a regular meeting to adopt the agenda, approve consent items (including October minutes, a gaming permit, and AASB training registration), and take action on several items: receiving the FY22 audit, approving FY23 budget revisions, setting FY24 budget assumptions, adopting Resolution 22-12 on legislative priorities, and possibly discussing out-of-state travel and entering executive session for negotiations. Public comments are invited on agenda and non-agenda items.
- FY23 Budget Revisions - 1st Budget Revisions - detail revenue and expenditures
- FY24 Budget Assumptions
- Resolution 22-12, DBSD Legislative Priorities
- Receive FY22 Audit
- Consent agenda includes AASB School Law & Equity Academy registration ($425 plus hotel, mileage, per diem)
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2017- 2025
The Denali Borough School District Board will hold a work session on board self-evaluation results and draft 2022-2023 goals, followed by a regular meeting. The board will vote on the final adoption of the annual goals and a large set of personnel-related board policies (second/final reading), plus a policy on awards for achievement. They will also consider out-of-state travel and conduct a superintendent evaluation. Public comments are invited on agenda and non-agenda items.
- Adoption of 2022-2023 Board Goals & Priorities (draft)
- Final reading of 27 board policies covering personnel topics (e.g., BP 4000, 4020, 4030, 4111-4117.3, 5116)
- Action on BP 5126 - Awards for Achievement
- Action on out-of-state travel
- Action on superintendent evaluation
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2017- 2025
The Denali Borough School District Board will hold its regular meeting on September 15, 2022, at Anderson School and virtually. The board will consider approving the consent agenda, which includes minutes and a new classified hire, and will discuss board goals and priorities. New business includes an executive session and action on early graduation for a Denali PEAK student, first readings of numerous board policies, and actions on AASB conference attendance and resolutions on school funding and voter participation.
- Consent agenda: approval of August 18, 2022 minutes and new classified hire Simone Crawford (Denali PEAK Anchorage Secretary)
- Executive session and action on early graduation of a Denali PEAK student
- First reading of 28 board policies (e.g., 4000, 4020, 4030, 4111, 5116, 5126)
- Action on board members and students attending AASB Annual Conference
- Action on AASB resolutions 22-08 (school funding) and 22-09 (voter participation)
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2017- 2025
The Denali Borough School District board will hold its regular meeting on August 18, 2022, at Cantwell School and virtually. The board will take action on a large batch of board policy updates (second/final reading), a certified staff hire, Smart Start Framework amendments, the FY24 Six-Year Capital Improvement Plan, and other items. It will also hear reports from the mayor, administration, and committees, and take public comments.
- Second/final reading of 38 board policies covering facilities, finance, transportation, and safety
- Certified staff hire (name not specified in agenda)
- Review and possible adoption of Smart Start Framework proposed amendments
- FY24 Six-Year Capital Improvement Plan (CIP) action
- Consent agenda includes classified hires: Sherman Caruthers, Stacey Wells, Elizabeth Loatwall
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2017- 2025
The Denali Borough School District Board is holding a special virtual meeting to consider two action items: hiring a certified staff member and amending the FY23 school calendar. The agenda also includes public comment periods and standard procedural items.
- Certified staff hire (action item)
- FY23 school calendar amendment (action item)
- Public comments on agenda and non-agenda items (3 minutes per person)
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2017- 2025
The Denali Borough School District Board is holding its regular meeting on May 19, 2022, at Cantwell School and virtually. The board will take action on a FY22 budget revision, certified staff hire, classified re-hire notices, curriculum adoption for K-12 science and social studies, and grant approvals. They will also conduct second and final readings of numerous board policies and first readings of many more, along with receiving reports from the mayor, administration, and committees.
- FY22 Budget - 2nd Budget Revisions (detail revenue and expenditures)
- Curriculum adoption: Amplify Science (K-8), Inquire Ed Inquiry Journeys (K-5 social studies), Discovery Education Social Studies Techbook (6-8), Savvas Experience Chemistry/Physics/Biology (9-12 science), Savvas US/World History Interactive (9-12 social studies)
- Second & final reading of 30+ board policies (e.g., 1120, 1313, 5137, 9323, 1331, 1340, 1350, 1400, 1410, 1700, 2000-2300, 3000-3270)
- First reading of 40+ board policies (e.g., 3280, 3290, 3300-3580)
- Certified staff hire and classified re-hire notices for 2022-23
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2017- 2025
The Denali Borough School District board is holding its regular meeting on April 21, 2022, with a work session on student-led conferences followed by the main session. The board will vote on the 2022-2023 school calendar (third reading) and adopt numerous board policies, including second/final readings of 11 policies and first readings of over 30 policies. It will also consider staff out-of-state travel, board member attendance at graduation, and hold an executive session on negotiations with the teachers' association (DESPA).
- Final adoption of 2022-2023 school calendar (third reading)
- Second/final reading of 11 board policies (e.g., 0210, 1312, 1330)
- First reading of 30+ board policies (e.g., 1120, 3100, 3260)
- Staff out-of-state travel approval
- Executive session on DBSD-DESPA negotiations
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2017- 2025
The Denali Borough School District Board will hold a regular meeting on March 24, 2022, at Anderson School and virtually. The board will take action on appointing a new board member, renewing non-tenured teacher and non-certified exempt contracts, adopting several board policies on second reading, and approving the SY2022-2023 school calendar. The agenda also includes presentations, reports, and public comment periods.
- Interview and appointment of a new board member (Lauren Bruns)
- Second reading and adoption of multiple board policies (e.g., 0000, 0100, 0200, 0410, 1120)
- Second reading of SY2022-2023 school calendar
- Renewal of non-tenured teacher contracts (7 teachers listed)
- Renewal of non-certified exempt contracts (5 staff listed)
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2017- 2025
The Denali Borough School District board will hold a work session on student-led conferences, then a regular meeting with public comments, reports, and multiple action items. Key decisions include the third reading of the FY23 operating budget, first readings of numerous board policies, approval of the 2022-2023 school calendar, administrative and certified staff hires, a resolution honoring Eileen Holmes, and authorizing a request for proposals for the Tri-Valley roof. The board will also consider a board member resignation and discuss the date for the March meeting.
- FY23 School Operating Budget, third reading
- First reading of 25 board policies (e.g., 0000, 0100, 0410, 1120)
- SY2022-2023 School Calendar, first reading (two draft options)
- Tri-Valley Roof - Authorize Request For Proposal (RFP)
- Board Member Resignation and Resolution 22-01 honoring Eileen Holmes
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2017- 2025
The Denali Borough School District Board of Directors will hold its regular meeting on January 20, 2022, at Tri-Valley School and virtually. The board will take action on the FY23 school operating budget (second reading), a large set of board policies and bylaws (second and final reading), and the Smart Start Framework. They will also discuss the SY2022-2023 school calendar, a joint work session with the Borough Assembly, and a school board retreat. The meeting includes public comment periods and reports from the mayor, administration, and committees.
- FY23 School Operating Budget, second reading with three scenarios
- Second and final reading of 36 board policies and bylaws (8000 series, 9000 series)
- Review of Smart Start Framework (action item)
- Discussion of SY2022-2023 school calendar
- Discussion of joint work session with Borough Assembly