Kenai Peninsula Borough School District public meetings in 2022
59 substantive meetings from 2022, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2016- 2025
The Kenai Peninsula Borough School District Board of Education is holding a work session to discuss policy reviews, small schools, legislative priorities, class size, budget, a charter school application, and curriculum. The board will also review the FY24 preliminary budget process and the Homer Forest Charter School application, which is scheduled for action later that evening.
- Policy review of Series 6000 Instruction and Series 7000 New Construction
- 2023 Legislative Priorities draft review
- FY24 preliminary budget process with projected enrollment of 8,450
- Homer Forest Charter School application for board action
- Class Size Enrollment Report for 2022
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2016- 2025
The Kenai Peninsula Borough School District Board of Education Policy Review Committee is meeting to review and discuss recommended edits to several board policies, including BP 3100 Budget and multiple BB-series policies on board roles, public statements, confidential information, communications, standards, and membership. The committee will also handle procedural items like call to order, roll call, and approval of agenda and notes. This is a working session to refine policies before they go to the full board.
- BP 3100 Budget policy review with recommended edits
- BB 9000 Role of Board and Members policy review
- BB 9010 Public Statements policy review
- BB 9012 Communications to and from the Board new policy draft
- BB 9020 Board Standards new policy draft
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 consent agenda items. The board voted to postpone two agenda items: the policy on Recognition of Religious Beliefs and Customs (BP 6141.2) until February 2023, and the Homer Forest Charter School application until August 2023. The meeting also includes reports from schools, the superintendent, and finance reports.
- Postponed BP 6141.2 Recognition of Religious Beliefs and Customs to February 2023
- Postponed Homer Forest Charter School Application to August 2023
- Approved consent agenda including AR 6161.11 Supplementary Instructional Materials
- Approved 2022-23 New Teacher Contract for Kristine Route at Cooper Landing School
- Approved long-term substitute contracts for Sarah Jones, David Kingsland, Rand Seaton
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2016- 2025
The Kenai Peninsula Borough School District Board of Education Charter School Oversight Committee is meeting to review the revised application for the proposed Homer Forest Charter School. The application has been updated based on feedback from previous meetings and a work session. The committee will also handle procedural items such as approving the agenda and minutes from the November 3, 2022 meeting.
- Revised Homer Forest Charter School application and presentation
- Overview of changes based on feedback
- Interest list as of 11-15
- Approval of notes from November 3, 2022 meeting
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2016- 2025
The Kenai Peninsula Borough School District Board of Education Information Committee is meeting to discuss and provide input on the draft 2023 Legislative Priorities, which will also be presented at a later work session. The agenda includes procedural items, a student representative update, and approval of previous meeting notes.
- Discussion of 2023 Legislative Priorities draft
- Student representative update by Emma Knowles
- Approval of notes from September 12, 2022 meeting
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2016- 2025
The Kenai Peninsula Borough School District Board of Education Policy Review Committee will meet to review policies in Series 6000 (Instruction) and begin review of Series 7000 (New Construction). The committee will also handle procedural items like approving the agenda and previous meeting notes. The public can attend in person or via Zoom/phone.
- Review of Series 6000 Instruction policies, including those on school-sponsored trips, curriculum, religious beliefs, controversial issues, instructional materials, copyright, internet use, and charter schools.
- Introduction of Series 7000 New Construction policy review.
- Meeting open to the public with options to attend in person, via Zoom, or by phone.
- Accommodations for persons with disabilities available by contacting Nikkol Sipes.
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2016- 2025
The Kenai Peninsula Borough School District Board of Education is holding a work session to discuss and receive input on several items, including the 2023 Legislative Priorities draft, the FY22 Annual Comprehensive Financial Report and Single Audit, a literacy update, and the Homer Forest Charter School application. The board will also review multiple policies, including those on supplementary instructional materials, charter schools, and access to district records. These are discussion items, not final decisions, with some policies scheduled for first reading at a later meeting.
- Discussion of 2023 Legislative Priorities draft
- FY22 Annual Comprehensive Financial Report and Single Audit review with BDO USA partner
- Homer Forest Charter School application presented for board input
- First reading of BP 6187 Charter Schools Policy and AR 6187 Charter School Guidelines
- Review of BP/AR 1340 Access to District Records and E 1340 Public Records Request
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2016- 2025
The Kenai Peninsula Borough School District Board of Education is holding a regular meeting to conduct routine business, including electing officers for 2022-2023, approving the agenda and minutes, and receiving reports from schools and the superintendent. The board will also consider consent agenda items, including a policy on copyrighted materials and budget transfers over $50,000.
- Oath of office for newly elected board members (Districts 1, 6, 9)
- Election of board officers for 2022-2023 (President, Vice President, Clerk, Treasurer)
- Approval of AR 6162.6 Use of Copyrighted Materials
- Budget transfer 104: $118,400 for Fireweed Charter
- Budget transfer 162: $97,424 (amount and purpose not fully specified in agenda)
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2016- 2025
The Kenai Peninsula Borough School District Board of Education Charter School Oversight Committee is meeting to review the revised Homer Forest Charter School application, which was first presented in September. The committee will consider the updated application, presentation, and supporting documents, and may discuss or decide on next steps. The meeting is open to the public in person and virtually.
- Review of revised Homer Forest Charter School application with updated presentation and supporting documents
- Approval of notes from September 27, 2022 meeting
- Call to order, roll call, and approval of agenda
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2016- 2025
The Kenai Peninsula Borough School District Board of Education is holding work sessions to review three policies: recognition of religious beliefs, use of copyrighted materials, and charter schools. They will also continue drafting the 2023 state and federal legislative priorities and receive an update on the district's health care program, including reserve fund balances and a request for proposals for fully insured coverage.
- Review of BP 6141.2 Recognition of Religious Beliefs and Customs
- Review of AR 6162.6 Use of Copyrighted Materials
- Review of BP 6187 Charter Schools Policy
- Discussion of 2023 State and Federal Legislative Priorities
- Health care update: reserve fund balances and FY23 rates
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2016- 2025
The Kenai Peninsula Borough School District Board of Education Policy Review Committee is meeting to review and discuss several district policies. The committee will consider new policies on public access to district records, continue reviewing supplementary instructional materials and charter school guidelines, and handle routine procedural items. The meeting is open to the public in person and via Zoom or phone.
- Review of AR 6161.11 Supplementary Instructional Materials, with recommended changes on allowable media by grade level
- Review of AR 6187 Charter School Guidelines, including edits from Chair Debbie Cary
- Introduction of BP 1340 Access to District Records and AR 1340 Access to District Records as new business
- Exhibit E 1340 Public Records Request presented as information
- Approval of agenda and minutes from August 1, 2022
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2016- 2025
The Kenai Peninsula Borough School District Board of Education held a special meeting on October 3, 2022, primarily to discuss the reinstatement of interscholastic eligibility for a student. The board voted unanimously to enter executive session for this confidential matter, then adjourned. The meeting was otherwise procedural.
- Executive session to discuss reinstatement of interscholastic eligibility (per BP 5125)
- Motion to enter executive session carried unanimously (8 yes votes)
- Motion to adjourn executive session carried unanimously
- Meeting held at Betty J. Glick Assembly Chambers, Soldotna, AK
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2016- 2025
The Kenai Peninsula Borough School District Board of Education held a special meeting to interview four candidates for the vacant District 5 Sterling/Funny River seat and appointed Beverley Romanin to serve until the October 2023 election. The board also approved the agenda and held an executive session to discuss the candidates.
- Interviews held for Benjamin Miller, Leslie Morton, Beverley Romanin, and Margaret Erkeneff
- Appointed Beverley Romanin to fill District 5 vacancy until October 2023 election
- Executive session held to discuss candidate qualifications
- Vacancy resulted from Ms. Waller's resignation; application period Sept 13–26, 2022
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2016- 2025
This is a Board of Education work session for the Kenai Peninsula Borough School District. The agenda contains only a general 'Board Discussion' item and a link to the meeting video, with no specific topics, proposals, or decisions listed. The meeting is open to the public, with options to attend in person, via Zoom, or by phone.
- Board Discussion (no specific topics listed)
- Work Session Video 10-03-2022 (recording link)
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2016- 2025
The Kenai Peninsula Borough School District Board of Education is meeting to handle routine business, including approving a consent agenda with a $175,000 budget transfer for Middle College, a gaming permit resolution, a rescinded leave of absence, and new teacher contracts. The board will also hear reports from the superintendent, schools, and committees, and take public comments.
- Budget transfer of $175,000 for Middle College (item 12B)
- Resolution 22-23-1 designating primary and alternate members for school gaming permits (item 12C)
- Rescind leave of absence for Laura Murphy, Migrant Teacher, Homer Area (item 12D)
- Approval of 2022-23 new teacher contracts (item 12E)
- August Finance Reports presented for information (item 11A)
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2016- 2025
The Kenai Peninsula Borough School District Board of Education Charter School Oversight Committee is meeting to review the Homer Forest Charter School application and presentation. The agenda includes procedural items like call to order, roll call, and approval of prior meeting notes, with the main substantive item being the charter school application.
- Review of Homer Forest Charter School application and presentation
- Approval of notes from January 11, 2022 meeting
- Meeting open to public via Zoom and telephone
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2016- 2025
The Kenai Peninsula Borough School District Board of Education will hold work sessions to discuss the 2022-2023 Association of Alaska School Boards (AASB) Resolutions and begin drafting the 2023 State and Federal Legislative Priorities. The board will also receive an overview of the CTE and Middle College Programs from Ms. Karron, followed by general board discussion. No formal action is scheduled; proposed additional resolutions would be presented for action at the October 3 business meeting.
- Discussion of 2022-2023 AASB Resolutions and 2023 legislative priorities
- CTE/Middle College Program overview presentation
- Board discussion session
- Meeting held at Homer High School Mariner Theater, 600 E. Fairview Ave., Homer, AK
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2016- 2025
The Kenai Peninsula Borough School District Board of Education Information Committee is meeting to discuss its charge, key communicators, and legislative advocacy strategies. The meeting is open to the public via Zoom or phone, and includes procedural items like call to order, roll call, and approval of prior meeting notes.
- Revisit Information Committee charge
- Discuss Key Communicators and public/legislature communication
- Discuss legislative advocacy and AASB resources
- Approve notes from 04-11-2022 meeting
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2016- 2025
The Kenai Peninsula Borough School District Board of Education is meeting to handle routine business, including approving the consent agenda with items like a new administrator contract and student representative appointments. The board will also hear reports from schools, the superintendent, and committees, and receive the July finance report. Public comments and presentations are scheduled.
- Approve 2022-23 new administrator contract for John Galahan, Assistant Principal at Skyview Middle School
- Approve AR 6141 Curriculum Development policy
- Approve revised KPBSD Board of Education Governance Handbook
- Approve Ashley Dahlman as Student Representative to the School Board and Emma Knowles to the Information Committee
- Receive July Finance Reports 2022
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2016- 2025
The Kenai Peninsula Borough School District Board of Education Policy Review Committee is meeting to review and discuss several proposed policy changes, including recognition of religious beliefs, internet safety, supplementary instructional materials, copyrighted materials, and charter school policies. The committee will also handle procedural items like roll call and approval of the agenda and notes.
- BP 6141.2 Recognition of Religious Beliefs and Customs
- AR 6161.4 Acceptable Use Policy-Internet Safety Policy
- AR 6161.11 Supplementary Instructional Materials
- AR 6162.6 Use of Copyrighted Materials
- BP 6187 Charter Schools Policy and AR 6187 Charter School Guidelines
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 curriculum development, selection of instructional materials, and internet safety. Presentations on the SIT/RISE program and federal programs are also scheduled. The board will review the governance handbook and discuss policy changes, with some items slated for first reading and approval later that evening.
- SIT/RISE Program presentation by Ms. King and Ms. Murphy
- Federal Programs presentation by Ms. Scogin
- Review of AR 6141 Curriculum Development
- Review of BP 6161.1 Selection of Instructional Materials
- Discussion of revised AR 6161.4 Acceptable Use Policy-Internet Safety Policy
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2016- 2025
The Kenai Peninsula Borough School District Board of Education is meeting to approve several personnel contracts for the 2022-23 school year, including new administrators, teachers, and temporary retired teachers. The agenda also includes routine items such as approval of minutes, reports, and public comment periods. No major policy decisions or budget items are listed.
- Approve 2022-23 new administrator contracts for Amanda Adams, Shea Nash, and Jimmy Hayes
- Approve 2022-23 new teacher contracts for 16 teachers across various schools
- Approve 2022-23 temporary retired teacher contracts for Laura Beck and Pamela Rugloski
- Approve unpaid leave of absence for Amy Kruse, Redoubt Elementary, Aug 16-Oct 7, 2022
- Public comment periods for student and non-agenda items
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2016- 2025
The Kenai Peninsula Borough School District Board of Education held a special meeting on August 1, 2022, to consider reinstating a student's interscholastic eligibility. The board voted to enter executive session to discuss the matter confidentially, then approved the reinstatement for Mr. Troy Cotton effective August 1, 2022. The meeting was otherwise procedural, including opening activities and adjournment.
- Executive session to discuss student eligibility reinstatement (BP 1312.1)
- Motion to approve reinstatement of interscholastic eligibility for Mr. Troy Cotton as of August 1, 2022
- Vote: 8 yes, 0 no, 1 not present (Penny Vadla)
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2016- 2025
The Kenai Peninsula Borough School District Board of Education held a special meeting to discuss employee pay schedules. The board voted to enter an executive session for this discussion, citing the need to protect district finances, and then adjourned the session. No public decisions on pay were made during the open portion of the meeting.
- Executive session to discuss employee pay schedules, citing adverse financial impact
- Motion to enter executive session carried 8-0, with Jennifer Waller not present
- Motion to adjourn executive session carried 9-0
- Meeting held at Betty J. Glick Assembly Chambers, Soldotna, AK
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2016- 2025
The Kenai Peninsula Borough School District Board of Education will hold a regular meeting on July 11, 2022, at 6:00 p.m. in the Betty J. Glick Assembly Chambers. The board will consider approving a consent agenda that includes six budget transfers exceeding $50,000 each, totaling $673,317, and a new administrator contract for Cynthia McKibben as Intervention and Assessment Coordinator. The agenda also includes routine items such as approval of minutes, reports on May finances and fourth-quarter budget transfers, and opportunities for public comment.
- Budget transfer 610: $72,500 for Interactive Language Software purchase
- Budget transfer 786: $55,000 for MAPS software, SeeSaw Subscription, and AIMSWeb
- Budget transfer 787: $180,338 to align Fireweed Academy's costs
- Budget transfer 789: $91,404 to align Chapman's Administrative salary costs
- Budget transfer 792: $222,623 to align Certificated salary costs
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2016- 2025
The Kenai Peninsula Borough School District Board of Education holds a work session to discuss and review several policies, the FY23 budget revision, a fund transfer, the 2022-2027 strategic plan, board goals, staffing formulas, substitute and temporary wages, and school safety. These are discussion items, with some expected to become action items at the evening meeting.
- FY23 budget revision: total revenue and expenditures set at $137,935,408, including $3,844,884 from state one-time funding and $2,564,284 from borough ordinance 2022-19
- Proposed FY22 fund transfer of $550,000 from Student Nutrition Services to Student Transportation to cover deficit
- Policy review: AR 1312.2 (challenges to instructional materials), BP 6141 (curriculum development), AR 6144 (controversial issues), BP 6161.1 and BP/AR 6161.11 (instructional materials), BP 6162.6 (copyrighted materials)
- Substitute and temporary wages for 2022-2023: teacher substitutes $185-$250/day, aides $16-$18/hr, nurses $24-$28/hr, temporary workers $17/hr minimum
- Strategic plan introduction for 2022-2027 with Hanover Research; board goals for 2022-2023 to be completed
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 several administrative regulations and board policies. Items include curriculum development, challenges to instructional materials, internet safety, controversial issues, copyrighted materials, and charter school policies. The committee will also review exhibit updates, including a revised remote site living expenses form.
- Review of AR 1312.2 Challenges to Instructional Materials, including estimated costs of an instructional challenge (up to $5,030)
- Review of AR 6161.4 Acceptable Use Policy-Internet Safety Policy with suggested edits
- Review of BP 6141.2 Recognition of Religious Beliefs and Customs
- Review of BP 6187 Charter Schools Policy and AR 6187 Charter School Guidelines
- Exhibit E 3344 Remote Site Living Expenses updated language
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2016- 2025
The Kenai Peninsula Borough School District Board of Education is holding a planning session to discuss staffing formulas, review its self-evaluation, and review 2021-2022 board goals in preparation for setting 2022-2023 goals. The meeting is open to the public with listen-only participation via Zoom or phone.
- Review of staffing formulas including programmatic staffing, FTE outside formulas, alternative schools, and CTE staffing/budget
- Review of 2021-2022 board self-evaluation compiled from six board members' responses
- Review of 2021-2022 board goals including strategic plan, legislative relationships, and facilities plan
- Development of 2022-2023 board goals with suggested topics: relationships/parent engagement, literacy/CTE, facility usage/partnerships
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2016- 2025
The Kenai Peninsula Borough School District Board of Education is holding a work session to review several policies, discuss the FY23 budget deficit, and consider a plan for replacing classroom display technology. The board will also receive updates on the strategic plan and interest earnings.
- Review of policies BP 1312.1, AR 1312.1, BP 1312.2, BP 6115, BP 6144
- FY23 preliminary budget deficit of $7,018,488
- Proposed use of $8,459,891 in ESSER III funds for salaries and benefits
- KPB Resolution 2022-028 provides $39,741,388 local contribution and $12,822,896 in-kind
- Discussion of Classroom Display Technology replacement plan
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 and regulations, primarily focusing on curriculum development, instructional materials, and related procedures. The committee will continue its ongoing review of policies introduced in previous meetings, including those on religious beliefs, selection of instructional materials, and use of copyrighted materials. They will also consider new regulations on controversial issues and internet use agreements.
- Review of BP 6141 Curriculum Development and associated exhibits E 6141 (a) through (d)
- Discussion of AR 1312.2 Challenges to Instructional Materials, tabled from May 9 meeting
- Review of BP 6141.2 Recognition of Religious Beliefs and Customs, returned from legal review
- Consideration of AR 6144 Controversial Issues
- Review of policies on supplementary instructional materials and copyrighted materials
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2016- 2025
The Kenai Peninsula Borough School District Board of Education Policy Review Committee is meeting to review and edit several board policies and administrative regulations, including those on public complaints, instructional materials, ceremonies, curriculum, and controversial issues. Most items were previously discussed and returned for further review. The meeting is open to the public and includes procedural items like call to order, roll call, and approval of minutes.
- Review of BP 1312.1 Public Complaints Concerning School Personnel with proposed revisions
- Review of AR 1312.1 Complaints Concerning School Personnel
- Review of BP 1312.2 Complaints Concerning Instructional Material and AR 1312.2 Challenges to Instructional Materials
- Review of BP 6115 Ceremonies and Observances and BP 6141 Curriculum Development
- Review of BP 6141.2 Recognition of Religious Beliefs and Customs, BP 6144 Controversial Issues, and BP 6161.1 Selection of Instructional Materials
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2016- 2025
The Kenai Peninsula Borough School District Board of Education held a special meeting on May 2, 2022. The board entered an executive session specifically to discuss salary schedule action items.
- Executive session to discuss salary schedule action items
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2016- 2025
The Kenai Peninsula Borough School District Board of Education held a work session to review the FY23 budget, which has a projected deficit of $7,018,488 to be covered by ESSER III funds. The board also discussed the six-year capital plan and Resolution 21-22-2 supporting the 2022 school bond, noting that state bond reimbursement is suspended until 2025. Additionally, the board reviewed the district's funding request letter sent to the Kenai Peninsula Borough on April 12, 2022.
- FY23 General Fund Budget shows $131,526,240 in revenue and $138,544,728 in expenditures, creating a $7,018,488 deficit
- Anticipated use of $8,459,891 in ESSER III funds for salaries and benefits to balance the budget
- Discussion of Resolution 21-22-2 Supporting School Bond 2022 and the six-year capital plan priorities
- Review of the April 12, 2022 funding request letter sent to the Kenai Peninsula Borough
- Update on Remote and Distance Education programs presented by district staff
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2016- 2025
The Kenai Peninsula Borough School District Board of Education is meeting to approve several personnel contracts for the 2022-23 school year, including non-tenure teacher assignments, a new administrator, and new teacher contracts. The board will also hear reports from Seward schools, receive the March finance report, and take public comments.
- Approve 2022-23 tentative non-tenure teacher contracts (5 teachers listed)
- Approve 2022-23 new administrator contract for Matthew LaHue (Regional Principal, Ninilchik & Nikolaevsk Schools)
- Approve 2022-23 tentative non-tenure teacher contracts and tenure (2 teachers listed)
- Approve 2022-23 new teacher contracts (3 teachers listed)
- Receive March finance reports
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2016- 2025
The Board of Education held work sessions to receive an update on the 2022-2027 KPBSD Strategic Plan. The board also participated in expanded training led by Superintendent Clayton Holland and Dr. Deborah Rinio.
- Update on progress of the 2022-2027 KPBSD Strategic Plan
- Board training session regarding district administration topics
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2016- 2025
The Kenai Peninsula Borough School District Board of Education Information Committee is meeting to discuss legislative activity from the past month and receive a student representative update. The agenda is mostly procedural, including call to order, roll call, and approval of previous meeting notes.
- Approval of notes from March 14, 2022 meeting
- Student representative update by Olivia Ferguson
- Discussion of legislative activity in the past month
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2016- 2025
The Kenai Peninsula Borough School District Board of Education met to approve the fiscal year 2023 budget and several personnel contracts. The meeting also included school reports from Marathon School and Fireweed Academy.
- Approved $131,526,240 FY23 General Fund revenue budget
- Approved $130,831,240 General Fund expenditure budget
- Approved long-term substitute teacher contracts for Heather Davis, Kristen Dillon, and Jackie DeLaCruz
- Approved new teacher contract for Samuel Swenning at Nanwalek School
- Presented February Finance Reports and Third Quarter Budget Transfer Report
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2016- 2025
The Board of Education held work sessions to discuss the FY23 preliminary budget, which estimates total revenue and expenditures at $131,526,240. The sessions also included updates on KPSAA athletic handbook changes, the Alaska STAR assessment, and a bond proposal status.
- FY23 Preliminary Budget: estimated total revenue and expenditures of $131,526,240
- KPB maximum funding calculation update to $52,564,284
- Review of KPSAA handbook changes including new high school Esports guidelines
- Recommendation for iReady Classroom purchase for K-5 Mathematics
- Board policy review regarding instructional materials and school facilities
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2016- 2025
The Kenai Peninsula Borough School District Board of Education Policy Review Committee is meeting to review and discuss multiple district policies, including a revised administrative regulation on school facilities use and pool fees, as well as new policies on complaints and instructional materials. The committee will also review a draft form for reconsideration of instructional materials. This is a working meeting focused on policy review, not final adoption.
- Revised AR 1330 Use of School Facilities and Properties, including pool fees for non-profit groups
- BP 1330 Use of School Facilities and Properties
- BP/AR 1240 Organizations Supporting Student Activities and Non-Profit Organizations
- BP 1312.1 and AR 1312.1 on public complaints concerning school personnel
- BP 1312.2 and AR 1312.2 on complaints and challenges to instructional materials
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2016- 2025
The Board of Education Policy Review Committee is reviewing several administrative updates. These include revisions to the Library Bill of Rights, insurance requirements for charter bus field trips, and a new energy conservation policy.
- Update to E 1312.2 (b) Library Bill of Rights regarding privacy and confidentiality
- New insurance requirements for charter bus trips including $1,000,000 general liability
- Proposed BP 3511 Energy Conservation policy to support future grant applications
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2016- 2025
This is an information committee meeting for the Kenai Peninsula Borough School District. The agenda consists of procedural items and updates regarding student representation and legislative activities.
- Approval of February 7, 2022, meeting notes
- Student representative update from Olivia Ferguson
- AASB Legislative Fly-in update
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2016- 2025
The Kenai Peninsula Borough School District Board of Education is holding a work session to review proposed policy changes, discuss the K-5 math materials adoption process, legislative bills, the preliminary FY23 general fund budget, enrollment history, and other items. The board will also hear student council resolutions and discuss community budget meeting feedback.
- Review of AR 6153 School-Sponsored Trips, adding charter bus insurance requirements ($1M general liability, $5M auto liability)
- Review of BP 3511 Energy Conservation policy to support grant applications
- Update to Library Bill of Rights exhibit to include privacy language
- Discussion of FY23 Preliminary General Fund Budget and enrollment history (FY13-FY23)
- Presentation of KPB-KPBSD School Bond Priorities FY22
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2016- 2025
The Kenai Peninsula Borough School District Board of Education Finance Committee is meeting to review the FY23 Preliminary General Fund Budget and enrollment history, and to recap community budget meetings held in February. The meeting is open to the public via Zoom or phone.
- Review of FY23 Preliminary General Fund Budget
- Review of projected enrollment and actual FY13-FY23
- Recap of community budget meetings (Feb 15 Homer, Feb 23 KCHS, Feb 24 Seward)
- Approval of meeting notes from 2-7-2022
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2016- 2025
The Kenai Peninsula Borough School District Board of Education held a regular meeting to review school reports and approve staffing contracts. The board voted unanimously to approve the consent agenda, which included new teacher, substitute, and administrator positions. The meeting also included the approval of minutes from the previous month and a review of January finance reports.
- Approved 2021-22 Long-Term Substitute Teacher Contract for Lora Sterling at Sterling Elementary School
- Approved 2021-22 New Teacher Contracts for Alison Erickson (Seward High School) and Jason Gilbert (Nikiski Middle/High School)
- Approved 2021-22 Temporary Retired Teacher Contract for Gerald Byrne at Soldotna High School
- Approved 2022-23 New Administrator Contracts for Joshua Brantley, Sean Campbell, and Kyle McFall
- Reviewed January 2022 Finance Reports regarding district revenue and expenditures
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2016- 2025
The Kenai Peninsula Borough School District Board of Education is holding work sessions to review and discuss several items, including a proposed revision to the FY22 budget, the preliminary FY23 budget, and updates to board policies on facility use and Title IX. The board will also discuss upcoming community budget meetings and the 2022-2027 strategic plan. These are discussion items, not final votes.
- FY22 budget revision: state revenue increase of $2,644,365, total budget $136,048,255
- FY23 preliminary budget: $131,526,240, no planned fund balance use
- AR 1330 Use of School Facilities and Properties: pool fee recommendations
- AR 0410.1 Title IX and Title IX Personnel: policy review
- Community budget meetings: Feb 15 Homer, Feb 16 KCHS, Feb 24 Seward
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2016- 2025
This special meeting of the Kenai Peninsula Borough School District Board of Education focused on procedural actions and closed-door sessions. The board moved into executive sessions to discuss confidential matters and specifically to conduct employee contract negotiations.
- Executive Session: Hearing regarding confidential matters pursuant to BP 1312.1
- Executive Session: Negotiations regarding employee contracts
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2016- 2025
The Board of Education Policy Review Committee met to review administrative recommendations regarding pool fees and classifications for non-profit groups. The committee also reviewed the formatted Exhibit 0410.1 (e) Complaint Form.
- Review of recommended changes to AR 1330 Use of School Facilities and Properties
- Review of updated format for Exhibit 0410.1 (e) Complaint Form
- Review of pool fees and classifications for non-profit groups
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2016- 2025
The Kenai Peninsula Borough School District Board of Education is meeting to approve the 2022-2023 district organizational chart, several teacher and substitute contracts, and a leave of absence. The board will also hear a school report from Kaleidoscope School of Arts and Science and receive public comments. Most items are on the consent agenda and are expected to be approved in a single motion.
- Approval of 2022-2023 District Organizational Chart
- Approval of unpaid leave of absence for Christina Tuls, Special Education Resource Teacher at Mountain View Elementary
- Approval of 2021-22 long-term substitute teacher contracts for Sarah Brewer, Gerald Byrne, Judith Eckert, and Jennifer Wisdom-Moss
- Approval of 2021-22 new teacher contracts for Shoshannah Brasher, Meghan Haldorson, Anne Hays, and Andrew Shook
- Approval of 2022-23 tentative non-tenure teacher contracts for numerous teachers across the district
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2016- 2025
This is a listen-only meeting for the Board of Education Information Committee. The committee will review notes from the January 10, 2022, meeting and discuss a future communications plan.
- Approval of notes from the January 10, 2022, meeting
- Student Representative Update from Olivia Ferguson
- Discussion regarding a future communications plan
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2016- 2025
The Board of Education Finance Committee is reviewing adjustments to the FY22 budget following updated student enrollment counts. The committee is also reviewing the preliminary revenue and expenditure projections for the FY23 budget year.
- FY22 General Fund revenue adjustment of $2,644,365 due to higher student enrollment
- FY22 Student Transportation budget requires $741,341 from fund balance to cover expenditures
- FY23 Preliminary General Fund revenue estimated at $131,526,240
- FY23 projected state funding includes $73,591,664 for Foundation Funding
- Approval of meeting notes from January 10, 2022
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 FY23 budget. This is a discussion item, not a final decision. The meeting is scheduled for February 1, 2022, at the Borough Administration Building in Soldotna.
- Joint work session with Kenai Peninsula Borough Assembly
- Discussion of FY23 budget
- Meeting at Borough Administration Building, 148 N. Binkley St., Soldotna
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2016- 2025
The Kenai Peninsula Borough School District Board of Education Charter School Oversight Committee will meet to discuss oversight procedures, including meeting requirements, board member roles, charter school by-laws, and renewal dates. The committee will also approve minutes from the October 5, 2020 meeting. The meeting is open to the public via Zoom or phone.
- Discussion of Charter School Oversight Committee meeting requirements
- Review of board member roles in charter school oversight
- Discussion of charter school by-laws and renewal dates
- Approval of minutes from October 5, 2020 meeting
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2016- 2025
The Kenai Peninsula Borough School District Board of Education is holding work sessions to discuss the FY23 preliminary budget, a draft organizational chart, and an update on Project Grad. The budget discussion includes revenue projections, expenditures, and a projected deficit of $7,018,488 that would require using fund balance and ESSER III funds. The board will also review a proposed organizational chart for 2022-2023 and hear a presentation on Project Grad Kenai Peninsula.
- FY23 preliminary budget: $129,526,240 revenue, $138,544,728 expenditures/transfers, $7,018,488 deficit
- State funding estimated at $80,346,240 (includes $73,591,664 foundation, $276,554 quality schools, $6,478,022 on-behalf)
- KPB support budgeted at $50,000,000; in-kind services $11,462,686
- Transfer to Food Service: $550,000; Extra Curricular travel: $145,000
- Draft Organizational Chart 2022-2023 and Project Grad update by Ms. Jane Beck
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2016- 2025
The Kenai Peninsula Borough School District Board of Education is holding a work session to review policies, the FY21 assessment report, the governance handbook, a possible Soldotna school reconfiguration, and 2022 legislative priorities. A major focus is the FY23 preliminary budget, which projects a $7,018,488 deficit requiring use of fund balance and ESSER III funds. The board will also discuss COVID-19 ESSER grant updates and the current status of FY22 health care.
- FY23 preliminary budget: $129,526,240 revenue vs $138,544,728 expenditures, $7,018,488 deficit
- ESSER II grant: $9,088,405, fully expended in FY22; ESSER III: $20,414,897 with 20% set aside for learning loss
- Board Policy Review: BB 9323 Meeting Conduct, E 9322 Order of Business, BP 0410.1 Title IX
- Soldotna Schools Reconfiguration discussion
- FY22 Health Care fund reserves: employee $1,530,525.84, employer $5,241,630.41
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2016- 2025
The Kenai Peninsula Borough School District Board of Education is holding a special meeting, primarily to enter executive session to discuss employee contract negotiations, citing Alaska Statute 44.62.310. The board approved the agenda and unanimously voted to enter and then adjourn the executive session. The meeting is open to the public via Zoom or phone, and a video recording will be posted later.
- Approval of agenda as presented
- Executive session to discuss employee contract negotiations (motion carried unanimously)
- Adjournment of executive session (motion carried unanimously)
- Meeting open to public via Zoom and telephone
- Video recording to be posted after 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 policies, including a new Title IX complaint form and the Title IX policy and administrative regulations. They will also consider recommended changes to the policy on use of school facilities and properties, which includes pool fees. The meeting is open to the public and includes procedural items like call to order, roll call, and approval of previous meeting notes.
- Review of Title IX Exhibit 0410.1 (e) Complaint Form
- Review of BP 0410.1 Title IX and Title IX Personnel and AR 0410.1 draft
- Recommended changes to AR 1330 Use of School Facilities and Properties, including pool fees
- Approval of notes from December 6, 2021 meeting
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2016- 2025
The Kenai Peninsula Borough School District Board of Education is holding its regular meeting, primarily acting on the consent agenda and receiving reports. A motion to add an item canceling the 2021-2022 NSBA membership failed, and the consent agenda was approved. The board will also hear a presentation on the Educators Rising program and receive finance and budget transfer reports.
- Motion to cancel 2021-2022 NSBA membership failed (4 yes, 5 no)
- Consent agenda approved, including credentials for KPBSD nurses and outside trainers
- Resolution 21-22-1 Gaming Permits designating primary and alternate members approved
- November and December finance reports presented
- Second Quarter Budget Transfer Report presented
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2016- 2025
The Kenai Peninsula Borough School District Board of Education Information Committee is meeting to discuss the legislative calendar, navigating the legislative website, the Governor's priorities, and community involvement. The agenda includes procedural items like call to order, roll call, and approval of previous meeting notes. No formal decisions are listed; the main item is a discussion.
- Discussion of Legislative Calendar and website navigation
- Review of Governor's priorities and community involvement
- Approval of notes from December 6, 2021 meeting
- 2022 AASB Legislative Priorities and Prefiles First Release attachments
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2016- 2025
The Kenai Peninsula Borough School District Board of Education Finance Committee is meeting to discuss the FY23 preliminary budget, which projects a $7,018,488 deficit. The committee will review revenue projections, expenditures, and the proposed use of fund balance and ESSER III funds to balance the budget. The meeting also includes approval of prior meeting notes and a discussion of district memberships.
- FY23 preliminary budget: $138,544,728 in expenditures vs. $131,526,240 in revenue, leaving a $7,018,488 deficit
- State revenue projection uses flat $5,930 Base Student Allocation and 8,429 student enrollment
- KPB support budgeted at $50,000,000; in-kind services at $11,462,686
- Transfers include $550,000 to Food Service and $145,000 for Extra Curricular travel
- Discussion of district memberships and dues