Denali Borough School District public meetings in 2024
12 substantive meetings from 2024, 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, then consider approving bonus agreements for staff members, a resolution on check signers, and the first reading of the FY26 budget. The board will also vote on second readings of 13 board policies and on new hires for classified staff.
- Work session on student performance data (attendance, MAP Growth, mClass)
- Consent agenda includes hiring of three classified staff: Alison Kus, Breanna Woods, Tia Borg
- Second reading of 13 board policies, including volunteer assistance, bus conduct, and immunizations
- New business: MOAs for FY25 bonuses to staff members (DBSD DEA and DBSD DESPA)
- First reading of FY26 budget
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2017- 2025
The Denali Borough School Board will hold a work session on Denali Learning before its regular meeting. Action items include approving FY26 budget assumptions, a FY25 budget revision, a legislative priority resolution, and new board policies. The board will also discuss facility use policy, committee membership, and a business manager contract.
- FY26 Budget Assumption – review and approve
- FY25 Budget Revision – review and approve
- Resolution 24-03 DBSD Legislative Priority – review and approve
- First reading of 13 board policies (e.g., BP 5131.1, BP 5121)
- Out-of-state travel request for 2025 American Rocketry Challenge
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2017- 2025
The Denali Borough School Board will hold a work session on board self-evaluation and annual goals, followed by a regular meeting. Key actions include receiving the FY24 audited financial statement, conducting a superintendent evaluation, and a first reading of nine board policies covering budget, course credit, English learners, Native education, migrant programs, career/technical education, internships, charter schools, and meetings. The board will also consider consent agenda items including personnel hires and approve minutes from September 19, 2024.
- Receive FY24 audited financial statement (DBSD Final FS 2024.pdf)
- Superintendent evaluation
- First reading of nine board policies (budget, course credit, English learners, Native/Indian children, migrant children, career/technical education, internships, charter schools, meetings)
- Consent agenda: hire Tommy Elliot as part-time tech assistant, Valerie Taylor as TVS TA, Kimberly Metzger as PEAK teacher
- Board self-evaluation report and annual goals review
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2017- 2025
The Denali Borough School Board will hold a work session to interview board member candidates and review AK STAR and SCCS student assessment data. In the regular meeting, the board will appoint a new member, consider first readings of nine board policies, and discuss the 2024-2025 board goals and priorities. The agenda also includes reports from the mayor, administration, and committees, as well as public comment periods.
- Appoint new board member and administer oath of office
- First reading of nine board policies: budget (3100), high school course credit (5121.1), English language learners (6174), education of Native/Indian children (6174.1), migrant children program (6175), career and technical education (6178), internships (6178.1), charter schools (6181), and meetings (9320)
- Staff out-of-state travel authorization for FY25
- Board self-evaluation discussion
- FY25 student transportation services discussion
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2017- 2025
The Denali Borough School District Board will hold a work session on 2024-2025 goals and priorities, then a regular meeting to adopt the agenda, approve consent items including hiring a PEAK secretary, and take action on 23 board policies in a second reading. New business includes adopting the 2024-2025 board goals, a resolution recognizing a resigning board member, a non-certified exempt new hire contract, and the FY-26 Six-Year Capital Improvement Plan.
- Second and final reading of 23 board policies covering grading, special education, technology use, and more
- FY-26 Six-Year Capital Improvement Plan (CIP) for consideration
- Resolution 24-02 recognizing board member James Tench upon resignation
- Non-certified exempt new hire contract for Justin Mason
- Hire of full-time PEAK Secretary Natalie Day on consent agenda
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2017- 2025
The Denali Borough School District Board is holding a special virtual meeting to consider a revision to the FY24 budget and to approve summer check signers. The agenda also includes public comments on agenda items and comments from board members and the superintendent. No other substantive actions are listed.
- FY24 Budget Revision Version 2.pdf (728 KB)
- Expending Authority.pdf (102 KB) for summer check signers
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2017- 2025
The Denali Borough School District board will hold its regular meeting on May 16, 2024, at Cantwell School and virtually. The board will take final action on 20 board policies (second reading) covering topics like sex education, science instruction, and graduation requirements, and will have a first reading of 23 new policies on grading, special education, and other areas. They will also consider hiring a certified teacher, rehire notices for classified staff, and non-certified exempt contracts. The meeting includes public comment periods and reports from the mayor, administration, and committees.
- Final reading of 20 board policies (e.g., 6142.1 Family Life/Sex Education, 6146.1 High School Graduation Requirements)
- First reading of 23 board policies (e.g., 6146.7 Grading Scale, 6159 Individualized Education Program, 6172 Special Education)
- Certified teacher hire and classified rehire notices for multiple staff
- Non-certified exempt contracts for Chris Basile, Curtis Hamel, Jennifer Bush, Aubree Newton
- School board summer meeting schedule
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2017- 2025
The Denali Borough School District board will hold its regular meeting on April 18, 2024, at Tri-Valley School and virtually. The board will take final action on 20 board policies (second reading) and an amended 2024-25 school calendar, and will hold first readings on 21 additional policies covering curriculum, activities, and graduation requirements. The consent agenda includes approval of March 21, 2024 minutes and hiring Joseph Krause as certified exempt staff. The board will also hear reports from the mayor, administration, and committees, and take public comments on agenda and non-agenda items.
- Final adoption of 20 board policies (e.g., 3270, 3311, 3312, 6114, 9200) on sales, bids, contracts, crisis response, and board conduct
- First reading of 21 policies (e.g., 6142.1, 6145.22, 6146.1) on sex education, concussions, graduation requirements, and more
- Amended SY 24-25 school calendar for approval
- Hire of Joseph Krause as certified exempt staff on consent agenda
- Out-of-state travel request and board member attendance at graduation as new business
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2017- 2025
The Denali Borough School District Board is holding its regular meeting, with the most consequential item being the fourth reading of the FY25 school operating budget. The board will also consider the second reading of the 2024-2025 school calendar, review first readings of numerous board policies, and decide on non-tenured teacher contracts. The agenda includes standard procedural items, reports, and public comment periods.
- FY25 School Operating Budget - Fourth Reading
- SY 2024-2025 School Calendar - Second Reading
- First reading of 20 board policies (e.g., BP 3311 Bids, BP 3312 Contracts, BP 6000 Instruction)
- Non-tenured teacher contracts for 13 teachers
- Consent agenda includes minutes from February 15, 2024
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2017- 2025
The Denali Borough School Board will hold a work session to interview candidates for a vacant board seat, followed by a regular meeting. The board will consider appointing a new member, review the FY25 operating budget for a third reading, and take a first reading of the 2024-2025 school calendar. Several routine items, including consent agenda approval and public comments, are also scheduled.
- Interview board member candidates: Tammy Ohlund, Forest Shreeve, Sarah Crowley
- Appoint new board member to fill vacant seat
- FY25 School Operating Budget - third reading
- SY 2024-2025 School Calendar - first reading
- Second and final reading of board policies on student rights and discipline
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2017- 2025
The Denali Borough School District Board is holding a work session on January 30, 2024, to interview candidates for a vacant school board seat. The agenda includes a greeting and reading, followed by the appointee interview. Two candidates, Forest Shreeve and Sarah Crowley, have submitted letters of interest for the position.
- Interview of school board appointee candidates
- Forest Shreeve letter of interest and support
- Sarah Crowley letter of intent for vacant seat
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2017- 2025
The Denali Borough School District board will hold a regular meeting with a second reading of the FY25 operating budget and a second reading of numerous student-related policies, including cell phone use, dress code, and discipline. The board will also take a first reading on additional policies covering free speech, suspension, and nondiscrimination. Other business includes discussing the 2024-2025 school calendar, legislative priorities, and accepting a board member's resignation.
- FY25 School Operating Budget second reading
- Second reading of policies on cell phones, dress, discipline, and health
- First reading of policies on free speech, suspension, and nondiscrimination
- Discussion of 2024-2025 school calendar draft
- Resolution 24-01 on FY24 legislative priorities