Kenai Peninsula Borough School District public meetings in 2021
65 substantive meetings from 2021, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2016- 2025
The Kenai Peninsula Borough School District Board of Education Information Committee is meeting to discuss the district's legislative priorities and the legislative process. The committee will also approve notes from the November 1, 2021 meeting. The meeting is open to the public via Zoom or telephone.
- Discussion of 2022 State and Federal Legislative Priorities (BOE Approved 10-4-2021)
- Review of 2022 Session Calendar and Alaska State Legislature Contacts
- Approval of notes from November 1, 2021 meeting
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2016- 2025
The Kenai Peninsula Borough School District Board of Education is meeting to handle routine business, including approving the agenda and minutes, receiving public comments, and hearing reports from the superintendent, board members, and committees. The board will vote on a consent agenda that includes a $89,250 budget transfer for IEP substitute and collaboration days, approval of school trip policies, and contracts for new, long-term substitute, and temporary retired teachers.
- Budget transfer of $89,250 for IEP substitute and collaboration days
- First reading and approval of AR 6153 School-Sponsored Trips and revised AR 3541.1 School-Related Trips
- Approval of long-term substitute teacher contracts for four elementary schools
- Approval of new teacher contracts for Chapman and Voznesenka schools
- Approval of temporary retired teacher contracts for K-Beach, Chapman, and Voznesenka schools
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2016- 2025
The Kenai Peninsula Borough School District Board of Education Finance Committee is reviewing a FY22 budget revision that increases state revenue by $2,644,365 due to higher-than-projected student enrollment, and adds $2,000,000 from the borough. The revision adjusts expenditures, including salary and benefit decreases, and now anticipates no use of fund balance, with a projected increase of $3,407,769. The committee will also discuss NSBA membership and field information requests.
- FY22 ADM reported at 8,301.07 students, 440.07 above projection
- State revenue adjustment: +$2,644,365 (foundation +$2,637,249, Quality Schools +$7,116)
- KPB ARPA funding: +$2,000,000, total local contribution $50,000,000
- Salary/benefit accounts decrease: ($2,399,958); Charter school budgets decrease: ($308,882)
- Projected fund balance increase: $3,407,769; no fund balance use in FY22
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2016- 2025
The Kenai Peninsula Borough School District Board of Education Policy Review Committee will meet to review and discuss several policies, including school-related trip regulations, a new Title IX policy, and potential changes to pool fees for non-profit groups. The committee will also consider updates to exhibits on curriculum review, remote site living expenses, and Alaska history waivers. Most items are for discussion or information, but the school trip policies may be moved to the full board for first reading later that day.
- Review of BP 3541.1 School-Related Trips and AR 6153 School-Sponsored Trips, with changes to allow 15-passenger vans manufactured after Sept 1, 2011
- New Title IX policy (BP 5130) introduced for review
- Discussion of pool fees and classifications for non-profit groups under BP 1330
- Exhibit E 3344 adds $200/month remote site living expense for Razdolna staff for 2021-22
- New Alaska History Waiver Request (E 6146.2) for transfer students
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2016- 2025
The Kenai Peninsula Borough School District Board of Education holds a work session to discuss the FY22 budget revision, policy updates, and other operational items. The board will review a revised budget reflecting higher enrollment and additional funding, consider policy changes on tobacco-free schools and school trips, and hear presentations on facilities capital priorities and safe learning environments.
- FY22 budget revision: revenue increased to $136,048,255, with $2,644,365 more from state and $2,000,000 from KPB, eliminating planned fund balance use
- Policy BP 3513.3 Tobacco-Free Schools first read
- Policy BP 3541.1 and AR 6153 on school-related trips amended to allow 15-passenger vans manufactured after Sept 1, 2011
- New exhibit E 6146.2 Alaska History Waiver Request for transfer students
- KPSAA High School Handbook TAD/Proximity policy change proposal
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2016- 2025
The Kenai Peninsula Borough School District Board of Education will hold its regular meeting on November 1, 2021, to swear in newly elected members, reorganize by electing officers, and act on consent agenda items including teacher contracts and a leave request. The board will also receive reports on school finances, budget transfers, and presentations from schools and community members.
- Oath of office for new board members Matt Morse (District 2), Timothy Daugharty (District 8), Jennifer Waller (District 5)
- Reorganization of the board to elect President, Vice President, Clerk, and Treasurer for 2021-2022
- Approval of 2021-22 new teacher contracts for Reid Jackowick (Skyview Middle School) and Elizabeth Lockwood (Sterling Elementary School)
- Approval of temporary retired teacher contracts for Randall Neill, Sandra Pelischek, and Barbara Whiteman
- September Finance Reports and First Quarter Budget Transfer Report presented for information
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2016- 2025
The Kenai Peninsula Borough School District Board of Education Policy Review Committee is meeting to discuss possible changes to field trip policies and related exhibits, review draft policies, and receive an update on Title IX training. The committee will also discuss prioritizing student testimony on the agenda. The meeting is open to the public.
- Review of draft field trip policies and exhibits (AR 6153, BP 3541.1, etc.)
- Update on Title IX training by Nate Crabtree and Jeffrey Ambrosier
- Discussion of student representative report and student testimony prioritization
- Approval of agenda and minutes from 10-4-2021
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2016- 2025
The Board of Education Finance Committee is reviewing the FY21 year-end General Fund results and an overview of recent community budget meetings. The committee will also hear a presentation on the Comprehensive Annual Financial reports for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2021.
- Review of FY21 General Fund revenues of $137,853,444 and expenditures of $141,877,473
- Overview of FY23 budget community meetings held in Soldotna, Homer, and Seward
- Presentation of Comprehensive Annual Financial reports by BDO auditor Bikky Shrestha
- Report on use of $4,024,029 of fund balance to cover FY21 expenditures
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2016- 2025
The Kenai Peninsula Borough School District Board of Education Information Committee is meeting to discuss state and legislative priorities, receive a student representative update, and approve prior meeting notes. The meeting is open to the public and includes procedural items like call to order and roll call.
- Discussion of 2022 State and Federal Legislative Priorities (BOE approved 10-4-2021)
- Student Representative Update by Olivia Ferguson
- Approval of notes from September 13, 2021 meeting
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2016- 2025
The Kenai Peninsula Borough School District Board of Education is holding a work session to discuss the FY21 Comprehensive Annual Financial Report and Single Audit, a Title VI Program update, the 2021-22 Class Size Report, and a COVID-19 Mitigation Plan update. The board will also have a general discussion. The meeting is open to the public in person or via phone/Zoom.
- FY21 Comprehensive Annual Financial Report and Single Audit with unqualified opinion, no findings
- Title VI Program update: new tribal representatives, classroom culture kits, family engagement activities
- 2021-22 Class Size Report with enrollment data as of September 27, 2021
- Mitigation Plan update including close contact flyer
- Board discussion
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2016- 2025
The Kenai Peninsula Borough School District Board of Education held a special meeting on October 4, 2021, primarily to enter executive session for employee contract bargaining. The board approved the agenda and then voted to go into executive session, citing Alaska Statute 44.62.310 to discuss matters that could adversely affect district finances. The meeting was open to the public via phone or Zoom, but the executive session portion was closed.
- Approval of agenda as presented
- Motion to enter executive session for employee contract bargaining (carried 7-0)
- Executive session authorized under Alaska Statute 44.62.310(c)
- Meeting held at Betty J. Glick Assembly Chambers, Soldotna, AK
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2016- 2025
The Kenai Peninsula Borough School District Board of Education is meeting to take action on several items, including approving the 2022 state and federal legislative priorities, a policy on at-risk students, a COVID-19 sick leave agreement with employee unions, and multiple teacher contracts. The board also receives reports from the superintendent, schools, and committees, and hears public comments.
- Approved 2022 State and Federal Legislative Priorities
- Approved BP 5141.51 At-Risk Students policy
- Approved COVID-19 sick leave MOA with KPESA and KPEA
- Approved long-term substitute contracts for Anne Hays (Kenai Middle) and Krista Parrett (Nikolaevsk)
- Approved new teacher contract for Michele Stokes (West Homer Elementary)
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2016- 2025
The Board of Education Policy Review Committee is meeting to discuss potential changes to field trip policies and exhibits. Assistant Superintendent Kari Dendurent will lead the discussion regarding AR 6153, BP 3541.1, BP 6153, and AR 3541.1.
- Review of Field Trip Policies (AR 6153, BP 3541.1, BP 6153, and AR 3541.1)
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2016- 2025
The Board of Education Finance Committee is meeting to review the FY23 budget preparation presentation. The committee will also review the unaudited FY21 fund balance and request information from administration for future meetings.
- Review of FY23 Budget Preparation presentation
- Review of FY21 (Unaudited) fund balance
- Approval of May 3, 2021 meeting notes
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2016- 2025
The Kenai Peninsula Borough School District Board of Education is holding a work session to discuss and receive updates on several topics, including AASB resolutions, health care reserve funds, curriculum revision, facilities and potential bond package, 2022 state and federal legislative priorities, and the COVID-19 mitigation plan. The meeting is open to the public, with options to listen via phone or Zoom.
- Health care reserve funds: Employee reserve at $1,530,525.84, Employer reserve at $5,241,630.41 (unaudited FY21 year-end)
- Curriculum revision cycle update due to COVID-19 interruptions
- Facilities update and planning for potential 2022 bond package
- 2022 state and federal legislative priorities, including education funding and bond reimbursement program
- COVID-19 mitigation plan update, including MOA on absences due to COVID-19
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2016- 2025
The Kenai Peninsula Borough School District Board of Education is holding a work session to discuss new or revised board policies, finalize 2021-22 AASB resolutions and 2022 state/federal legislative priorities, and receive an update on the district's COVID-19 mitigation plan. The meeting is open to the public in person or via Zoom/phone.
- Board Policy Review
- 2022 Legislative Priorities & AASB 2021-2022 Resolutions
- Mitigation Plan Update
- Board Discussion
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2016- 2025
The Kenai Peninsula Borough School District Board of Education held a special meeting on September 13, 2021, at Homer High School. The board approved the agenda and then moved into executive session to discuss employee contract bargaining, citing Alaska Statute 44.62.310. The executive session was adjourned, and the meeting ended. The agenda is otherwise procedural, with no public hearings or other substantive items.
- Executive session to discuss employee contract bargaining, authorized by Alaska Statute 44.62.310
- Motion to enter executive session carried 8-0 (Jason Tauriainen not present)
- Meeting held at Homer High School Mariner Theater, 600 E. Fairview Ave., Homer, AK
- Public participation available via Zoom and telephone
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2016- 2025
The Kenai Peninsula Borough School District Board of Education is meeting to handle routine business, including approving the agenda, minutes, and a consent agenda. Key items include a $146,473 budget transfer for Cengage Math Curriculum, several unpaid leave requests, and approval of student representatives. The meeting is open to the public in person and via Zoom.
- Budget transfer of $146,473 for Cengage Math Curriculum
- Unpaid leave requests for Gina Glaves, Andrew Shook, Jesse Bjorkman, and Jennifer Booz
- Approval of student representatives Neviya Reed and Olivia Ferguson
- July and August finance reports presented
- School reports from Ninilchik School and Homer Flex
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2016- 2025
The Kenai Peninsula Borough School District Board of Education Information Committee is meeting to approve prior meeting notes and discuss its committee charge, which focuses on tracking state and federal legislation affecting the district and supporting the annual strategic communications plan. The meeting is open to the public and includes procedural items like call to order, roll call, and adjournment.
- Approval of notes from June 7, 2021 meeting
- Discussion of Information Committee charge (legislative tracking and communications)
- Committee members: Jason Tauriainen (Chair), Zen Kelly, Penny Vadla, Virginia Morgan
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2016- 2025
The Kenai Peninsula Borough School District Board of Education is meeting to approve a consent agenda that includes a $74,583 budget transfer for science curriculum costs, new administrator and teacher contracts for the 2021-22 school year, and a tentative non-tenure teacher contract. The board will also hold a first reading of policy revisions on tobacco and vaping, and receive reports on summer programs and budget transfers.
- Budget transfer 881: $74,583 to align Science Curriculum costs
- New administrator contracts: Eric Hart (Principal/Teacher, Port Graham School), Shonia Werner (Interim Assistant Principal, Skyview Middle School)
- New teacher contracts for 2021-22: 9 teachers including Julie Aurand, Erik Dolphin, William Meadows, Todd Nemyo, Emily Roseberry, Diana Smreka, Andrea Stineff, Bryan Taylor, Samuel Vargas
- Tentative non-tenure teacher contract: Kimberly Ortloff (Special Education, Skyview Middle School)
- First reading of policy revisions: BP 5131.62 Tobacco and BP 3513.3 Tobacco Free Schools to address vaping
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2016- 2025
The Kenai Peninsula Borough School District Board of Education held a special meeting on August 2, 2021, specifically for bargaining purposes. The board voted unanimously to enter an executive session to discuss employee contract negotiations, citing potential adverse financial effects. No specific contract terms, dollar amounts, or final agreements were disclosed in the public agenda.
- Motion to enter executive session for employee contract negotiations carried 8-0
- Meeting held at Betty J. Glick Assembly Chambers, 144 N. Binkley Street, Soldotna, AK
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2016- 2025
The Kenai Peninsula Borough School District Board of Education holds a work session to discuss the at-risk students policy, develop timelines for 2021-2022 board goals, and review the district's COVID-19 mitigation plan. The meeting is open to the public for listening only, with options to attend in person or via Zoom/phone.
- Review of BP 5141.51 At-Risk Students policy
- Discussion of 2021-2022 Board Goals timelines and activities
- Presentation of 2021-2022 District Mitigation Plan, including revised quick reference and COVID protocols
- Board discussion session
- Public can listen via Zoom or phone; video recording posted within a week
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2016- 2025
The Kenai Peninsula Borough School District Board of Education held its regular July 2021 meeting, approving a $2.1 million budget transfer, consent agenda items including new administrator and teacher contracts, and hearing reports on summer programs funded by CARES ESSER funds. The board also voted to remove several policy items from the agenda for future committee consideration.
- Approved budget transfer 862 of $2,111,091 to align revenue budgets with Kenai Peninsula Borough funding via CARES Act
- Approved unpaid leave of absence for Iona Mahan, Administrative Secretary II, July 2021-July 2022
- Approved 2021-22 new administrator contract for Michael Sturm, Principal/Teacher at Razdolna School
- Approved tentative tenure teacher contract for Carolyn Choate (.50 FTE) at Homer High School
- Approved tentative non-tenure teacher contract for Francia Just, Special Education at Chapman School
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2016- 2025
The Kenai Peninsula Borough School District Board of Education holds a work session to review and discuss several items, including updates to tobacco policies to address vaping, the 2021-2022 board goals, the district's COVID-19 mitigation plan, a finance update, and a Title IX presentation. These are discussion items, not final votes, though the board goals are slated for approval at a later meeting that evening.
- Review of draft updates to BP 5131.62 Tobacco and BP 3513.3 Tobacco-Free Schools to add vaping and electronic device language
- Discussion of draft 2021-2022 board goals, up for approval later that evening
- Presentation of the 2021-2022 KPBSD Mitigation Plan by Superintendent Holland
- Finance update: KPB local contribution $36,526,177, in-kind services $11,362,732, CRF support $2,111,091, total $50,000,000; ESSER I $2,295,953 (expended), ESSER II $9,080,405, ESSER III $20,411,266 with 20% set-aside for learning loss
- Title IX history and federal requirements discussion with Deputy Borough Attorney Patty Burley
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2016- 2025
The Kenai Peninsula Borough School District Board of Education Policy Review Committee is meeting to review and discuss several policies, including a revised Title IX complaint form, an at-risk students policy, and new discipline policies related to Title IX compliance. The committee is also handling procedural items like approving the agenda and prior meeting notes.
- Review of revised E5130.2 Title IX Complaint Form (draft dated 7-7-2021)
- Review of BP 5141.51 At-Risk Students draft
- Discussion of BP 5144 Discipline draft and current policy
- Discussion of AR 5144 Discipline draft and current policy
- Discussion of BP 5141.41 Sexual Abuse, Sexual Assault and Dating Violence Awareness draft
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2016- 2025
The Kenai Peninsula Borough School District Board of Education is holding a planning session to review the 2020-2021 board goals, evaluate the board's performance, and discuss the 2017-2022 strategic plan. They will also develop goals for the 2021-2022 school year and discuss the upcoming 2022-2027 strategic plan. The meeting is open to the public but is listen-only.
- Board self-evaluation for 2020-2021 completed by six board members
- Review of 2020-2021 board goals and progress reports
- Development of 2021-2022 board goals, including closing out the 2017-2022 strategic plan
- Discussion of 2022-2027 strategic plan
- Administrative updates from departments (Finance, HR, Planning and Operations, etc.)
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2016- 2025
The Kenai Peninsula Borough School District Board of Education Policy Review Committee is meeting to review and discuss updates to two tobacco-related policies (BP 5131.62 and BP 3513.3) to include language on vaping, electronic devices, and distribution. They will also continue discussion on the At-Risk Youth policy (BP 5141.51) and handle routine procedural items.
- Review of BP 5141.51 At-Risk Youth, returned from May 3 work session
- Proposed update to BP 5131.62 Tobacco to include vaping and electronic devices
- Proposed update to BP 3513.3 Tobacco Free Schools to include vaping language
- Approval of May 3, 2021 meeting notes
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2016- 2025
The Kenai Peninsula Borough School District Board of Education is meeting to approve new teacher and administrator contracts for the 2021-22 school year, along with other routine items. The agenda includes reports on April finances, lease agreements, and public comments. The board will also hear from student representatives and receive school reports.
- Approval of 16 new teacher contracts for 2021-22, including positions at Homer High, Soldotna High, and Kenai Middle
- Approval of 7 new administrator contracts, including principals at Seward High and Seward Middle
- Report on lease agreements, including $10,581.75/month for Voznesenka School and $850/month for Boys & Girls Club
- April finance reports presented for information
- Public comments on non-agenda items
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2016- 2025
The Kenai Peninsula Borough School District Board of Education is holding a work session to review draft Title IX policies, discuss pay rates for substitutes and temporary employees, and receive updates on the pandemic response and the 2021-2022 Smart Start plan. The meeting is open to the public and will be held in a hybrid format.
- Review of draft policies BP 5130.6, 5130.8, 5130.10, and 5130.12 on Title IX investigations, decisions, appeals, and informal resolution
- Proposed 2021-22 pay rates: certified teachers with 5+ years experience $250/day, certified teachers $225/day, non-certified teachers $185/day, with COVID relief compensation
- Other substitute rates: secretaries $15/hr, custodians $15/hr, deaf ed interpreters $22/hr, food service $14/hr, aides $17/hr, nurses $23/hr
- Temporary worker rates: pool employees $17/hr, junior lifeguards $15/hr, activity bus drivers two times Alaska minimum wage
- Pandemic response update and 2021-2022 Smart Start plan discussion with incoming Superintendent Holland
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2016- 2025
The Kenai Peninsula Borough School District Board of Education Information Committee is meeting to discuss the FY22 budget, receive a legislative update, and hear from the communications director and student representative. The meeting is open to the public and will be held in a hybrid format.
- Discussion of FY22 budget
- Legislative update
- Communications update from Ms. Erkeneff
- Student representative update from Olivia Davis
- Approval of May 3, 2021 meeting notes
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2016- 2025
The Kenai Peninsula Borough School District Board of Education held a special meeting on June 7, 2021, at Kenai Central High School. The board approved the agenda and then voted to enter executive session to discuss bargaining matters, citing Alaska Statute 44.62.310. The executive session was later adjourned, and the meeting ended.
- Approved agenda as presented
- Entered executive session to discuss bargaining (motion carried)
- Adjourned executive session (motion carried)
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2016- 2025
The Kenai Peninsula Borough School District Board of Education is holding a special meeting, postponed from a prior date, to consider entering an executive session to discuss bargaining matters. The board will also handle procedural items like approving the agenda and adjourning the session. The meeting is open to the public, with options to attend in person or virtually.
- Approval of the meeting agenda
- Motion to enter executive session to discuss bargaining, citing adverse financial impact
- Motion to adjourn the executive session
- Meeting held at Kenai Central High School, with public call-in and Zoom options
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2016- 2025
The Kenai Peninsula Borough School District Board of Education is meeting to conduct regular business, including approving the agenda and minutes, receiving reports on school finances and budget transfers, and hearing public comments. The board will vote on a consent agenda that includes approving a budget transfer over $50,000, long-term substitute teacher contracts, and new teacher and administrator contracts for the 2021-22 school year.
- Approval of a budget transfer over $50,000 for Elementary MyMath Consumables
- Approval of five long-term substitute teacher contracts
- Approval of two new teacher contracts for 2021-22
- Approval of two new administrator contracts for 2021-22
- Review of March finance reports and third quarter budget transfer report
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2016- 2025
The Kenai Peninsula Borough School District Board of Education is holding a work session to review and discuss several policies, including a series of Title IX-related policies, and to receive updates on career and technical education, pandemic response, and the KPSAA handbook. The board will also discuss the district's six-year capital plan priorities, which affect state funding applications.
- Review of BP 0520 School Accountability/School Improvement and AR 0520 School Improvement Plan
- Review of Title IX policies: BP 5130, BP 5130.2, BP 5130.4, BP 5145.7
- Career and Technical Education update by Matt Widaman
- Pandemic response update including COVID-19 metrics and vaccination efforts
- Discussion of Six Year Plan FY 2023-2028 and Kachemak Selo update
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2016- 2025
The Kenai Peninsula Borough School District Board of Education Finance Committee is meeting to review the FY22 revised budget, including ESSER grant funds, and to discuss projected fund balances for FY22 based on actuals from FY15-FY20. The meeting is open to the public in person or via phone/Zoom.
- Review of FY22 revised preliminary budget (attachment: FY22 Finance Committee Revised Preliminary Budget 2021 5 3.pdf)
- Discussion of ESSER grant funds
- Review of FY15-FY20 actual fund balances and FY22 projected fund balance (attachment: Projected FY21 and FY20 Fund Bal 5 3 2021.pdf)
- Information requests to administration for next meeting
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2016- 2025
The Kenai Peninsula Borough School District Board of Education Policy Review Committee is meeting to review and discuss policies related to Title IX compliance, including new policies on investigations, decisions, appeals, and informal resolution. The committee will also continue its review of BP 5145.3 on equal education and nondiscrimination. The meeting is open to the public and can be attended in person or via phone/Zoom.
- Review of BP 5145.3 Equal Education and Nondiscrimination
- New policy BP 5130.6 Title IX Investigations
- New policy BP 5130.8 Title IX Decisions
- New policy BP 5130.10 Appeals
- New policy BP 5130.12 Informal Resolution
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2016- 2025
The Kenai Peninsula Borough School District Board of Education Information Committee is meeting to discuss the FY22 budget and receive a legislative update. The committee will also hear updates from the Director of Communications and the student representative, and will consider approving notes from the April 5, 2021 meeting.
- Discussion of FY22 budget
- Legislative update
- Communications update from Ms. Erkeneff
- Student representative update from Olivia Davis
- Approval of April 5, 2021 meeting notes
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2016- 2025
The Kenai Peninsula Borough School District Board of Education Policy Review Committee is meeting to review and discuss several school board policies. The committee will continue reviewing policies on harassment, at-risk youth, nondiscrimination, and sexual harassment, and will begin reviewing new policies related to Title IX personnel and procedures. The meeting is open to the public.
- Continued review of BP 5131.43 Harassment, Intimidation, Bullying
- Continued review of BP 5141.51 At-Risk Youth
- Continued review of BP 5145.3 Equal Education and Nondiscrimination
- Continued review of BP 5145.7 Sexual Harassment
- New review of BP 5130 Title IX Personnel, BP 5130.2 Filing a Complaint under Title IX, and BP 5130.4 Supportive Measures
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2016- 2025
The Kenai Peninsula Borough School District Board of Education held a special meeting on April 5, 2021, primarily to enter executive session to discuss bargaining matters. The board approved the agenda and unanimously voted to go into executive session, then adjourned it and the meeting. No other substantive business was conducted.
- Approved agenda as presented
- Entered executive session to discuss bargaining (authorized by Alaska Statute 44.62.310)
- Adjourned executive session
- Adjourned meeting
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2016- 2025
The Kenai Peninsula Borough School District Board of Education is holding a work session to review board policies, receive updates on the COVID-19 pandemic response, and discuss the revised preliminary FY22 budget. The meeting is open to the public in person or via phone/Zoom.
- Board Policy Review
- 2020-2021 Pandemic Response Updates
- FY22 Revised Preliminary Budget discussion
- Board Discussion
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2016- 2025
The Kenai Peninsula Borough School District Board of Education Information Committee is meeting to discuss the FY22 budget, a legislative update, and receive updates from the communications director and student representative. The meeting is open to the public in a listen-only format.
- Discussion of FY22 Budget Development Calendar-KPBSD-State-KPB
- Legislative update with attached FY22 budget calendar
- Communications update from Ms. Erkeneff
- Student representative update from Olivia Davis
- Approval of notes from Nov. 15, 2018 meeting
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2016- 2025
The Kenai Peninsula Borough School District Board of Education and the Kenai Peninsula Borough Assembly are holding a joint work session to discuss the preliminary FY22 budget. The budget projects a deficit of $3,283,363, and the board will consider expenditure reductions or use of fund balance to address it. They will also discuss potential funding levels from the borough, including scenarios where funding is $3 million or $5 million below the maximum allowable amount.
- FY22 preliminary budget projects $136,484,334 in revenue and $139,767,697 in expenditures, leaving a $3,283,363 deficit
- State revenue includes $71,118,602 in Foundation Funding, $272,307 in Quality Schools funding, and $10,832,981 in on-behalf payments
- Borough support budgeted at maximum allowable $53,080,444, which is $3,080,444 over FY21 level
- Tiered expenditure reduction list presented for review
- Fund balance review shows projected FY21 unassigned fund balance of approximately $2,677,222
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2016- 2025
The Kenai Peninsula Borough School District Board of Education is meeting to handle routine business, including approving the agenda, minutes, and a consent agenda with personnel actions. The board will also hear a presentation from the Kenai Peninsula Economic Development District and receive the January finance reports.
- Approve 2021-22 tentative non-tenure teacher contracts for Jesse Blades, Patricia Jerde, and Heather Godshall
- Approve 2021-22 tentative tenure teacher contract for Laura Beeson (unassigned)
- Approve 2021-22 tentative administrator contract for Shane Bostic as Principal at Nikiski Middle/High School
- Approve long-term substitute teacher contracts for Carleen Ducker, Wayne Floyd, Craig Jung, and Craig Litke
- Approve unpaid leave of absence requests for Carleen Ducker, Jan Darch, and Mark Wackler
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2016- 2025
The Kenai Peninsula Borough School District Board of Education Information Committee is meeting to discuss community response communications, legislative and borough communications, and receive updates from the student representative and the Director of Communications. The meeting is open to the public and will be held in a hybrid format.
- Discussion of community response communications
- Discussion of legislative and borough communications
- Student representative update
- Director of Communications update, including a document on all schools open to all grades every day
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2016- 2025
The Kenai Peninsula Borough School District Board of Education is holding a work session to review the preliminary FY22 budget, which projects a $3.28 million deficit, and to discuss the annual assessment report, pandemic response, and board policy. The board will also hear updates on COVID-19 metrics, vaccination, and school mitigation measures.
- FY22 preliminary budget projects $136,484,334 revenue and $139,767,697 expenditures, leaving a $3,283,363 deficit
- State funding includes $71,118,602 foundation funding and $10,832,981 on-behalf payments
- KPB support budgeted at maximum $53,080,444, which is $3,080,444 over FY21
- Annual Assessment Report discusses proposed changes to school rating system, including 9th Grade on Track indicator
- Pandemic update includes COVID-19 metrics, vaccination info, and ASAA mask decisions
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2016- 2025
The Kenai Peninsula Borough School District Board of Education held a special meeting on March 1, 2021, primarily to enter an executive session to discuss bargaining matters. The board approved the agenda and then voted unanimously to go into executive session, citing the need to discuss matters that could adversely affect district finances. The meeting was open to the public virtually, and the board adjourned after the session.
- Approved agenda as presented
- Entered executive session to discuss bargaining (motion carried unanimously)
- Adjourned executive session and meeting
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2016- 2025
The Kenai Peninsula Borough School District Board of Education Policy Review Committee is meeting to review and discuss several school policies. The committee will consider final changes to school improvement policies, review professional boundaries for staff and students, and discuss new policies on nondiscrimination and harassment to ensure Title IX compliance. The meeting is open to the public in person and via phone or Zoom.
- Final review of BP 0520 School Accountability/School Improvement and AR 0520 School Improvement Plan
- Discussion of BP 5141.42 Professional Boundaries of Staff with Students and related documents
- Review of BP 5141.51 At-Risk Students
- New business: BP 5145.3 Equal Nondiscrimination, BP 5131.43 Harassment, Intimidation and Bullying, BP 5145.7 Sexual Harassment
- All new policies updated for Title IX compliance
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2016- 2025
The Kenai Peninsula Borough School District Board of Education Finance Committee is meeting to discuss the FY22 preliminary budget, which projects a $3,283,363 deficit. They will review historical funding, fund balance projections, and tiered expenditure reduction options to address the shortfall. The meeting is open to the public and includes discussion of potential funding levels from the borough.
- FY22 preliminary budget projects $136,484,334 in revenue and $139,767,697 in expenditures, leaving a $3,283,363 deficit
- State funding estimated at $82,223,890, including $71,118,602 in Foundation Funding
- Maximum allowable borough support budgeted at $53,080,444, which is $3,080,444 over FY21 level
- Discussion of tiered expenditure reductions if borough funding is $3 million or $5 million below maximum allowable
- Review of historical funding and local support documents, including sales tax and mill rate data
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2016- 2025
The Kenai Peninsula Borough School District's Superintendent Search Oversight Committee is meeting to discuss the superintendent search process, including a process review, final update, next steps, and thoughts on future virtual versus in-person meetings. The committee will also consider terminating itself upon the successful hire of a new superintendent. The meeting is open to the public in a listen-only format.
- Discussion of superintendent search process: process review, final update, next steps
- Consideration of future virtual vs. in-person meetings
- Committee termination upon successful hire of new superintendent
- Approval of notes from January 5 and January 20, 2021 meetings
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2016- 2025
The Kenai Peninsula Borough School District Board of Education and the Kenai Peninsula Borough Assembly are holding a joint work session to formally begin the FY22 education funding request. The agenda includes discussions on the FY22 Borough Education Funding, a Facilities Bond, Kachemak Selo School construction, KPBSD facilities major maintenance needs, the Soldotna Prep study, safety data, and ESSER II funding.
- FY22 Borough Education Funding request
- Facilities Bond project listing review
- Kachemak Selo School construction project
- Safety/Workers Compensation review with 4-year safety data
- ESSER II funding and FY22 General Fund budget
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2016- 2025
The Kenai Peninsula Borough School District Board of Education Information Committee is meeting to discuss the district's COVID-19 response, the ongoing superintendent search, and legislative advocacy. The committee will also hear updates from the student representative and the Director of Communications. The meeting is open to the public in person and via phone or Zoom.
- Discussion of COVID-19 response, including updates on Grade 7-12 onsite learning
- Superintendent search update, with three candidates selected
- Legislative advocacy discussion
- Student representative update
- Approval of notes from January 11, 2021 meeting
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2016- 2025
The Kenai Peninsula Borough School District Board of Education Policy Review Committee is meeting to review and discuss board policies in Series 0000 (Philosophy-Goals and Comprehensive Plans) and Series 6000 (Instruction), as part of the board's policy revision timeline. The committee will also handle procedural items including call to order, roll call, approval of the agenda, and approval of the January 11, 2021 meeting notes. The meeting is open to the public in person or via phone/Zoom.
- Review of BP Section 0000 Philosophy-Goals and Comprehensive Plans, including policies on nondiscrimination, whistleblower protections, and service animals
- Review of BP Section 6000 Instruction, including BP 6114.4 Pandemic Emergencies
- Approval of agenda and January 11, 2021 meeting notes
- Public can attend in person at Kenai Central High School or listen via phone/Zoom
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2016- 2025
The Kenai Peninsula Borough School District Board of Education held a special meeting on February 1, 2021, primarily to enter an executive session to discuss bargaining matters. The board approved the agenda and then voted unanimously to go into executive session, citing Alaska Statute 44.62.310 to discuss matters that could adversely affect district finances. The board then voted to adjourn the executive session and the meeting.
- Approved agenda as presented.
- Voted to enter executive session to discuss bargaining (motion by Virginia Morgan, second by Debbie Cary).
- Voted to adjourn executive session (motion by Jason Tauriainen, second by Penny Vadla).
- Meeting held virtually via Zoom and telephone; public invited to listen or participate.
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2016- 2025
The Kenai Peninsula Borough School District Board of Education is holding a work session with several discussion items. The board will conduct a final reading of BP 4119.15 Sexual Misconduct, receive updates on the superintendent search and the COVID-19 pandemic response, and discuss the district organizational chart and administrative vacancies. The meeting is open to the public, with options to attend in person or via phone/Zoom.
- Final reading of BP 4119.15 Sexual Misconduct policy (Title IX-related)
- Superintendent search update
- 2021 pandemic response update: COVID-19 metrics, in-person instruction, vaccinations, activities, cases
- District organizational chart and administrative vacancies discussion
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2016- 2025
The Kenai Peninsula Borough School District Board of Education held a special meeting to interview candidates for the superintendent position. Following interviews and an executive session to review references, the board voted to offer the position to Clayton Holland.
- Interviews with superintendent candidates Janelle Vanasse, Dr. Jason Johnson, and Clayton Holland
- Executive session held to review confidential references for superintendent candidates
- Board approval to authorize President Kelly to offer the superintendent position and negotiate a contract with Clayton Holland
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2016- 2025
The Kenai Peninsula Borough School District Board of Education held a special meeting to select finalists for the superintendent search. The board entered executive session to discuss employee contract negotiations, then voted to offer interviews to three candidates. The meeting was held virtually due to COVID-19, with public call-in access.
- Executive session authorized under Alaska Statute 44.62.310 for employee contract negotiations
- Board voted to offer interviews to Clayton Holland, Jason Johnson, and Janelle Vanasse
- Motion to enter executive session carried unanimously (9 yes votes)
- Motion to offer interviews carried unanimously (9 yes votes)
- Meeting held via teleconference; public could call in at (877) 853-5257
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2016- 2025
The Kenai Peninsula Borough School District Board of Education Superintendent Search Oversight Committee is meeting to conduct final planning discussions for the superintendent search. The agenda includes procedural items such as call to order, roll call, agenda approval, and adjournment. No specific decisions or proposals are listed.
- Final planning discussion for superintendent search
- Committee members: Penny Vadla (Chair), Debbie Cary, Zen Kelly, Virginia Morgan
- Hybrid virtual meeting with public call-in number
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2016- 2025
The Kenai Peninsula Borough School District Board of Education holds a virtual work session to discuss legislative priorities with local legislators, review the preliminary FY22 budget, and receive training on ethics and social media. The meeting is listen-only, with public call-in access.
- Discussion with Kenai Peninsula legislators on 2021 state and federal legislative priorities
- Preliminary FY22 budget presentation
- John Sedor board training on Code of Ethics, Conflict of Interest, and Social Media
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2016- 2025
The Kenai Peninsula Borough School District Board of Education is meeting to consider a FY21 budget revision that reduces state revenue by $1,466,650 due to lower student enrollment, and increases use of fund balance by $412,649. The board will also vote on consent agenda items including unpaid leaves of absence, gaming permits, and long-term substitute teacher contracts. Public comments are limited to virtual participation.
- FY21 budget revision: state revenue down $1,466,650, fund balance use up to $6,204,033
- Consent agenda: approve unpaid leave for Nicole Stover (Seward High) and Nikiesha Richards (Aurora Borealis Charter)
- Resolution 20-21-2: designate primary and alternate members for school gaming permits
- Approve long-term substitute teacher contracts for Wayne Floyd and Rebekah Ralston Savo at Nikiski Middle/High School
- School reports from Nikiski Northstar Elementary and River City Academy
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2016- 2025
The Kenai Peninsula Borough School District Board of Education Finance Committee is meeting to review the FY22 preliminary budget, which projects a $2,136,885 use of fund balance, exceeding available unassigned funds by $872,312. The committee will also discuss a FY21 budget revision reflecting lower-than-projected student enrollment and a review of the borough's required and maximum allowable contribution estimates for FY22.
- FY21 budget revision: state revenue decrease of $1,466,650 due to ADM of 7,758.64 students, 814.36 below projection
- FY21 fund balance use increased to $6,204,033, total budget $144,481,840
- FY22 preliminary budget: $138,530,674 revenue, $140,667,559 expenditures, $2,136,885 fund balance use
- FY22 KPB support budgeted at maximum allowable $53,463,093, $3,463,093 over FY21
- Discussion on Board Health Care costs over past 5 years
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2016- 2025
The Kenai Peninsula Borough School District Board of Education Policy Review Committee is meeting to review two policy sections: Series 0000 (Philosophy-Goals and Comprehensive Plans) and Series 6000 (Instruction), as directed by the board policy revision timeline. The meeting is hybrid, with public participation by phone or Zoom only, and includes procedural items like call to order, roll call, and approval of agenda and prior meeting notes.
- Review of Board Policy Series 0000: Philosophy-Goals and Comprehensive Plans
- Review of Board Policy Series 6000: Instruction
- Public call-in number: (877) 853-5257, Meeting ID: 708-024-188
- Accommodations contact: Lisa Gabriel at 907-714-8836
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2016- 2025
The Kenai Peninsula Borough School District Board of Education is holding a work session to discuss board policies, including a first reading of a sexual misconduct policy, receive updates on the COVID-19 pandemic and return to in-person learning, review the board governance handbook, and discuss other matters. The meeting is virtual only, with public call-in access.
- First reading of Board Policy 4119.15 Sexual Misconduct
- Update on COVID-19 metrics, vaccination, and return to in-person learning under Smart Start Plan Red Operations
- Review of KPBSD Board Governance Handbook (postponed from Dec. 7, 2020)
- Activity bus tour; district awarded $870,000 for six new activity buses via Volkswagen settlement grants
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2016- 2025
The Kenai Peninsula Borough School District Board of Education is holding a special meeting primarily to enter an executive session to discuss employee contract negotiations. The meeting is not open for in-person attendance, but the public can call in to listen or testify. The agenda includes procedural items such as call to order, pledge, roll call, and agenda approval, followed by the executive session and adjournment.
- Executive session to discuss employee contract negotiations, citing adverse effect on district finances
- Public participation via phone (877) 853-5257, Conference ID 708 024 188
- Meeting held at Kenai Central High School, 9583 Kenai Spur Highway, Kenai, AK
- Accommodations contact: Lisa Gabriel at 907-714-8836
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2016- 2025
The Kenai Peninsula Borough School District Board of Education Information Committee is meeting virtually to discuss the district's COVID-19 response, the superintendent search timeline, a communications update, and legislative advocacy. The meeting is listen-only for the public, with no in-person attendance.
- COVID-19 Response discussion
- Superintendent Search Timeline discussion
- Director of Communications Update with attachments on COVID-19 risk and school reopening
- Legislative Advocacy discussion
- Approval of notes from Nov. 15, 2018 meeting
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2016- 2025
The Kenai Peninsula Borough School District Board of Education Superintendent Search Oversight Committee is meeting to receive an update from search firm McPherson & Jacobson and to plan upcoming steps in the superintendent search. The committee will discuss the format for a January 21 special meeting to choose finalists, a January 25 community meet-the-candidates event, and January 26 finalist interviews. They will also determine how to create finalist interview questions and review the overall timeline.
- Update from McPherson & Jacobson search firm on superintendent search
- Discussion of January 21, 2021 special meeting to choose finalist candidates
- Finalizing format for January 25, 2021 Community Meet the Candidates
- Discussion of January 26, 2021 superintendent finalist interviews
- Determining process for finalist interview questions