Kenai Peninsula Borough School District public meetings in 2023
53 substantive meetings from 2023, 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 handle routine procedural items, receive a student representative update, and prepare for an afternoon work session with state legislators to discuss the district's 2024 legislative priorities. The meeting is open to the public via Zoom or phone.
- Preparation for discussion with state legislators on 2024 legislative priorities
- Student representative update from Spencer Co
- Approval of October 2, 2023 meeting notes
- Approval of the December 4, 2023 agenda
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2016- 2025
The Kenai Peninsula Borough School District Board of Education holds a work session to discuss graduation requirements, the annual class size report, the staffing formula, and legislative priorities with state legislators. They also review the chart of accounts as part of a budget series and hold a general board discussion. The meeting is open to the public and available via Zoom or phone.
- Discussion on increasing credits for graduation requirements
- 2023-24 Class Size Enrollment Report (data as of Oct 2, 2023)
- Staffing Formula overview for 2023-24
- Discussion with state legislators on 2024 Legislative Priorities
- Budget 101: Chart of Accounts
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2016- 2025
The Kenai Peninsula Borough School District Board of Education held a special meeting to enter an executive session. The purpose of the session was to consult with an attorney regarding a lawsuit.
- Executive session for lawsuit consultation with an attorney
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2016- 2025
The Kenai Peninsula Borough School District Board of Education met to approve the 2024 Legislative Priorities. The Board also reviewed school reports from Skyview Middle School and Soldotna High School and approved several personnel actions via consent agenda.
- Approval of 2024 Legislative Priorities
- Long-term substitute teacher contracts for Jeffrey Beck and Michael Druce
- New teacher contract for James Vansandt at Skyview Middle School
- Unpaid leave of absence request for Amy Gilson at Susan B. English School
- Review of October 2023 finance reports
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. They will revisit BP 1260 Visits to the Schools and BP 1311 Participation in Community Life, both tabled from previous meetings, and discuss AR 6146.1 High School Graduation Requirements. The meeting is open to the public and includes procedural items like agenda and minutes approval.
- BP 1260 Visits to the Schools (revisited with suggested revisions)
- BP 1311 Participation in Community Life (new policy, with edits from Ms. Morgan)
- AR 6146.1 High School Graduation Requirements (review and discussion)
- Approval of October 2, 2023 meeting notes
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2016- 2025
The Kenai Peninsula Borough School District Board of Education Finance Committee is meeting to begin a 'Budget Deep Dive' on extracurricular activities, pools, and theaters, discussing how the budget is developed and what is included. The agenda also includes procedural items like call to order, roll call, approval of the agenda, and approval of notes from the August 7, 2023 meeting. Members may request information from administration for future meetings.
- Budget Deep Dive on extracurricular activities, pools, and theaters
- Approval of agenda for November 28, 2023
- Approval of notes from August 7, 2023 Finance Committee meeting
- Information requests to administration
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2016- 2025
The Kenai Peninsula Borough School District Board of Education holds a quarterly work session to discuss and develop 2024 legislative priorities, review committee charges, and consider policy revisions. The board will also receive a presentation on artificial intelligence from district staff. The meeting is open to the public and is listen-only.
- Discussion of 2024 Legislative Priorities, using 2023 priorities as reference
- Review of Board Committee Charges (Policy Review, Charter School Oversight, Information, Finance, Small Schools)
- Review of BP 6112 School Day with statutory/regulatory updates from AASB
- Review of new policy BP 6148 Early Education Programs with AASB recommendations
- Artificial Intelligence discussion with presentation by Professional Development and Virtual Learning Coordinator
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2016- 2025
The Kenai Peninsula Borough School District Board of Education Finance Committee is meeting to begin a 'Budget Deep Dive' on extra-curricular activities, pools, and theaters, discussing how the budget is developed and what is included. The agenda also includes routine procedural items: call to order, roll call, approval of the agenda, and approval of notes from the August 7, 2023 meeting. Members may request information from administration for future meetings.
- Budget Deep Dive on extra-curricular activities, pools, and theaters
- Approval of agenda for November 6, 2023
- Approval of notes from August 7, 2023 Finance Committee meeting
- Information requests to administration
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2016- 2025
The Kenai Peninsula Borough School District Board of Education Policy Review Committee is meeting to review two policies that were tabled from the October 2, 2023 meeting: BP 1260 Visits to the Schools and BP 1311 Participation in Community Life. The committee will also approve the agenda and the notes from the previous meeting. The meeting is open to the public and can be attended in person or via Zoom/phone.
- Review of BP 1260 Visits to the Schools (tabled from 10-02-2023)
- Review of BP 1311 Participation in Community Life (new policy, tabled from 10-02-2023)
- Approval of October 2, 2023 meeting notes
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2016- 2025
The Kenai Peninsula Borough School District Board of Education holds work sessions to review the governance handbook, receive a curriculum update, discuss anti-vaping measures, review the FY23 annual financial and audit report, and learn about fund balance categories and history. These are discussion and information items, not final decisions.
- Review of KPBSD Board of Education Governance Handbook
- Curriculum update on revisions and program implementation
- Discussion of anti-vaping measures (Clear the Air presentation)
- FY23 Annual Comprehensive Financial Report and Single Audit (unmodified opinion, no findings)
- Budget 101: Fund balance categories, FY17–FY23 history, and reporting (AS 14.17.505 vs GASB 54)
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2016- 2025
The Kenai Peninsula Borough School District Board of Education held its regular meeting on November 6, 2023. The board approved the agenda and minutes from prior meetings, and voted to approve the consent agenda, which included policy updates and routine reports. The meeting also included reports from the superintendent, student representative, and various committees, as well as public comment periods.
- Approved consent agenda items 12 B-K, including policy BB 9314 (Suspension of Policies) and BB 9324 (Board Minutes) on second reading.
- Received September Finance Reports and First Quarter Budget Transfer Report for information.
- Approved minutes from October 2, 16, and 23, 2023 meetings.
- Heard reports from Superintendent Mr. Holland and Student Representative Maggie Grenier.
- Public comment periods for student and public presentations, and hearing of delegations.
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2016- 2025
The Kenai Peninsula Borough School District Board of Education held a special meeting to discuss and take action on the Nikolaevsk Charter School application. The administration raised concerns about the application's feasibility, curriculum, budget, and compliance with the Alaska Reads Act, and did not recommend approval. The board voted to approve the application with conditions to negotiate the Memorandum of Agreement.
- Approved Nikolaevsk Charter School application with conditions to negotiate the MOA (motion carried 8-1)
- Administration cited concerns: curriculum alignment with Alaska Reads Act, budget formula, and application completeness
- Application submitted by Nikolaevsk Charter School APC on September 1, 2023
- Public participation available via Zoom and telephone
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2016- 2025
The Kenai Peninsula Borough School District Board of Education is holding a work session to review the Nikolaevsk Charter School application. The board will review the application and provide input. The meeting is open to the public for listening and participation via Zoom or phone.
- Nikolaevsk Charter School application review work session
- Application presentation and document provided as laydowns
- Public participation available via Zoom and telephone
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2016- 2025
The Kenai Peninsula Borough School District Board of Education is holding a special meeting to organize for the 2023-2024 term. The board will swear in newly elected and reelected members, approve the agenda, and elect officers including president, vice president, clerk, and treasurer. The meeting is open to the public via Zoom or telephone.
- Oath of office for District 3 Jason Tauriainen, District 4 Penny Vadla, District 5 Kelley Cizek, District 7 Dianne MacRae
- Election of board officers for 2023-2024 (President, Vice President, Clerk, Treasurer)
- Approval of the October 16, 2023 special meeting agenda
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2016- 2025
The Kenai Peninsula Borough School District Board of Education Charter School Oversight Committee is meeting to discuss the revised Nikolaevsk Charter School application, including a presentation and supporting documents. The agenda also includes procedural items such as call to order, roll call, approval of agenda, and approval of notes from the previous meeting.
- Discussion of Nikolaevsk Charter School application (revised presentation included)
- Approval of notes from October 2, 2023 meeting
- Public can attend in person or via Zoom/phone
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2016- 2025
The Kenai Peninsula Borough School District Board of Education Charter School Oversight Committee will meet to review annual reports from each charter school for the 2022-2023 school year. The agenda also includes procedural items such as call to order, roll call, approval of the agenda, and approval of minutes from the November 21, 2022 meeting.
- Annual review of 2022-2023 school year from each charter school
- Approval of minutes from November 21, 2022 meeting
- Meeting open to public in person and via Zoom
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, including revisions to the school day policy and new policies related to the Alaska Reads Act and early education programs. The committee will also discuss procedures for minor policy edits and consider policies on school visits and community participation. The meeting is open to the public.
- BP 6112 School Day (revisions)
- BP 6147 Alaska Reads Act Intervention Programs (new policy)
- BP 6148 Early Education Programs (new policy)
- BP 1260 Visits to the Schools (revisions)
- BP 1311 Participation in Community Life (new policy)
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2016- 2025
The Kenai Peninsula Borough School District Board of Education will hold work sessions to discuss several topics, including a resolution on trafficking, creating an ad hoc committee for a 4-day school/work week, staffing formula questions, a bond package update, and in-kind services from the borough. These are discussions and information items, not final decisions.
- Review of AASB resolution on trafficking (action item later)
- Discussion on creating ad hoc committee for 4-day school/work week
- Staffing formula questions discussion
- Bond package update
- Budget 101: In-kind services (KPB Ordinance 2023-19)
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2016- 2025
The Kenai Peninsula Borough School District Board of Education Information Committee will meet to begin developing the district's 2024 legislative priorities, using the 2023 priorities as a reference. The meeting also includes a student representative update and approval of previous meeting notes.
- Discussion of 2024 Legislative Priorities
- Student Representative Update by Spencer Co
- Approval of August 7, 2023 meeting notes
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2016- 2025
The Kenai Peninsula Borough School District Board of Education is holding its regular meeting on October 2, 2023. The board will hear reports from two schools, receive the student representative's report, and take action on a consent agenda that includes a budget transfer over $50,000, a resolution on gaming permits, and temporary retired teacher contracts. Public comment is also scheduled.
- Approval of budget transfer 100 for $55,890.00 for Fireweed Charter
- Resolution 23-24-1 designating primary and secondary members for school gaming permits
- Approval of 2023-24 temporary retired teacher contracts
- School reports from Aurora Borealis Charter School and Tebughna School
- August finance reports presented for information
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2016- 2025
The Kenai Peninsula Borough School District Board of Education held a special meeting to discuss and take action on the superintendent's contract. The board voted to enter executive session to discuss the contract, then authorized President Cary to negotiate a successor contract with Superintendent Clayton Holland. The meeting was open to the public via Zoom and telephone.
- Authorized President Cary to negotiate a successor contract with Superintendent Clayton Holland
- Held executive session to discuss superintendent contract, citing Alaska Statute 44.62.310
- Meeting held at Seward High School, 2100 Swetman St., Seward, AK
- Votes: 6 yes, 3 not present on agenda approval and executive session motion
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2016- 2025
The Kenai Peninsula Borough School District Board of Education is holding work sessions to discuss and gather input on several topics, including a draft resolution on human trafficking, Soldotna Elementary education specifications, the current cell phone use policy, and a comprehensive counseling program update. The board will also review multiple policies and receive a presentation on Alaska's education funding formula. These are discussion and information items, not final decisions.
- Draft resolution on human and sex trafficking for AASB
- Update on Soldotna Elementary education specifications
- Discussion of cell phone use policy (BP 5138)
- Comprehensive counseling program update
- Policy review: BB 9314, BB 9324, BP 1000, BP 1020, BP 1100
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2016- 2025
The Kenai Peninsula Borough School District Board of Education met on September 11, 2023, at Seward High School. The board approved the meeting agenda and the minutes from the August 7, 2023 meeting. The board also approved a consent agenda (items 12 B-M) that included new or revised policies on libraries/media centers and board meeting procedures. The meeting included reports from the superintendent, student representative, and board members, as well as opportunities for public comment.
- Approved consent agenda including BP 6163.1 Libraries/Media Centers and AR 6163.1a Libraries/Media Centers
- Approved BB 9313 Administrative Regulations and Exhibits and BB 9320 Meetings
- Approved July Finance Reports (2023-9-11)
- Approved agenda and minutes from 08-07-2023
- Public comment periods for students and non-agenda items
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2016- 2025
The Kenai Peninsula Borough School District Board of Education Finance Committee will meet to plan the Budget 101 work sessions for September through December, covering topics like in-kind, fund balance, foundation formula, and chart of accounts. They will also plan future meetings for a 'deep dive' into the budget. The agenda includes procedural items (call to order, roll call, approval of agenda and minutes) and a section for information requests to administration.
- Plan topics, dates, and times for Budget 101 series (Sept–Dec)
- Plan for deep dive into the budget at future finance committee meetings
- Approval of July 10, 2023 Finance Committee meeting notes
- Information requests to administration for next meeting
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2016- 2025
The Kenai Peninsula Borough School District Board of Education Information Committee is meeting to discuss the process and timeline for reviewing AASB 2023-2024 resolutions, including considering suggestions for new or amended resolutions. The agenda also includes procedural items such as call to order, roll call, approval of agenda, and approval of notes from the June 5, 2023 meeting. The meeting is open to the public via Zoom or telephone.
- Discussion of AASB 2023-2024 Resolutions Process and Timeline
- Review of AASB Resolution Process and Timeline.pdf and Where-We-Stand-2024_Draft 2.pdf
- Approval of notes from June 5, 2023 Information Committee meeting
- Two webinars scheduled: August 23 and August 30, 2023, at noon AST
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2016- 2025
The Kenai Peninsula Borough School District Board of Education Policy Review Committee is meeting to review suggested revisions to several board policies and bylaws, including BB 9314 (Suspension of Policies), BB 9324 (Board Minutes), BP 1000 (Concepts and Roles), BP 1100 (Communication with the Public), and BP 1114 (Communication Using Electronic Media). They will also introduce a new policy, BP 1020 (Youth Services). The meeting is open to the public and includes procedural items like call to order, roll call, and approval of agenda and prior meeting notes.
- Review of BB 9314 Suspension of Policies, Bylaws, Administrative Regulations with suggested revisions
- Review of BB 9324 Board Minutes with suggested revisions
- Introduction of new policy BP 1020 Youth Services
- Review of BP 1100 Communication with the Public with suggested revisions
- Side-by-side review of BP 1114 Communication Using Electronic Media with AASB version
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2016- 2025
The Kenai Peninsula Borough School District Board of Education holds a work session to discuss the superintendent's 2022-2023 annual report, receive a strategic plan update, and review proposed revisions to Series 9000 bylaws. The board also holds a discussion session for members to propose new agenda items. The meeting is open to the public with options to attend in person, by phone, or via Zoom.
- Superintendent Annual Report for 2022-2023
- Strategic Plan Update (KPBSD 2022-2027 Strategic Plan)
- Policy Review of Series 9000 Bylaws of the Board
- Board Discussion for new agenda items
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2016- 2025
The Kenai Peninsula Borough School District Board of Education is meeting to approve the agenda, minutes, and consent agenda items, including new teacher contracts for the 2023-24 school year. They will also review the fourth quarter budget transfer report and hear public comments and reports. The meeting is largely procedural, with no major policy decisions or public hearings on the agenda.
- Approval of 2023-24 new teacher contracts for 11 teachers at schools including Susan B. English, Nikiski North Star, Sterling Elementary, Soldotna High, Kenai Central High, Redoubt Elementary, Homer Middle, and Homer area
- Approval of temporary retired teacher contracts for Glen Rouse (Nikiski Middle/High) and Heidi Vann (Kenai Middle)
- Approval of tentative non-tenure teacher contract for Michael Oleksa at Nanwalek School
- Fourth Quarter Budget Transfer Report presented for information
- Public comment periods for student and public presentations
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2016- 2025
The Kenai Peninsula Borough School District Board of Education held a special meeting on July 10, 2023, primarily to enter an executive session to discuss confidential personnel matters, as permitted by Alaska law. The board approved the agenda and then voted unanimously to go into executive session, which was later adjourned. The meeting was open to the public for the initial proceedings, with participation available via Zoom or phone.
- Approved agenda as presented.
- Moved into executive session to discuss personnel matters (motion carried unanimously).
- Adjourned executive session (motion carried; two members not present for vote).
- Meeting held at Betty J. Glick Assembly Chambers, 148 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 and finalize the 2023-2024 board goals, receive a healthcare update, review several board policies, and consider the substitute and temporary pay schedule for the upcoming school year. The board will also discuss the FY24 preliminary general fund budget. These items are presented for discussion and input, with some expected to be action items later in the evening.
- Review and finalize 2023-2024 Board Goals
- Healthcare plan update: FY23 expenditures, revenues, and changes
- Policy review: new libraries/media centers policy (BP 6163.1, AR 6163.1a), challenges to instructional materials (AR 1312.2), and revisions to BB 9313, BB 9320, BB 9321
- Proposal to change 'shall' to 'will' in all KPBSD board policy
- Substitute and temporary pay schedule for 2023-2024 (e.g., certified teacher $28.13/hr, non-certified $20.00/hr)
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2016- 2025
The Kenai Peninsula Borough School District Board of Education is holding a regular meeting with procedural items, public comments, and reports. The main action is approving the consent agenda, which includes second readings of several board policies (BB 9230, BB 9300, BB 9310, BB 9311, BB 9312) and the May finance reports. The agenda is largely routine, with no major rezonings or contracts listed.
- Consent agenda approval for policies BB 9230 Orientation, BB 9300 Governance, BB 9310 Policy Manual, BB 9311 Board Policies, BB 9312 Board Bylaws
- May Finance Reports presented for information
- Public comment periods for student and non-agenda items
- Approval of minutes from June 5, 2023 meeting
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2016- 2025
The Kenai Peninsula Borough School District Board of Education Finance Committee is meeting to discuss the FY24 preliminary general fund budget. The agenda also includes routine procedural items such as call to order, roll call, approval of the agenda, and approval of the June 5, 2023 meeting notes. Members may request information from administration for the next meeting.
- Discussion of FY24 Preliminary General Fund Budget
- Approval of notes from June 5, 2023 Finance Committee meeting
- Information requests to administration
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2016- 2025
The Kenai Peninsula Borough School District Board of Education is holding a planning session to discuss a potential four-day school week, review its 2022-2023 self-evaluation and goals, and develop goals for 2023-2024. The meeting is open to the public and includes discussion and information items.
- Four-day school week discussion with attached infographic and articles
- Review of 2022-2023 board self-evaluation
- Review of 2022-2023 board goals with progress report
- Development of 2023-2024 board goals with draft documents
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2016- 2025
The Kenai Peninsula Borough School District Board of Education will hold work sessions to receive updates on the Alaska Reads Act, a bond package, and finances. The board will discuss revisions to the FY23 General Fund, Student Transportation, and Student Nutrition Services budgets, and review the FY24 Preliminary General Fund Budget. A board discussion period is also scheduled.
- Alaska Reads Act update from Mr. Pederson
- FY23 General Fund budget revised to $138,433,671 in expenditures, with $154,596 use of fund balance
- FY23 Student Transportation budget revised to $7,935,941 in expenditures, with $550,000 transfer from general fund
- FY23 Student Nutrition Services budget revised to $3,986,102 in expenditures, with $556,198 use of fund balance
- FY24 Preliminary General Fund Budget review
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 and revised policies. The agenda includes new policies on libraries/media centers and challenges to instructional materials, as well as revisions to administrative regulations and board meeting procedures. This is a working session where policies are introduced and discussed before potential adoption.
- New policy BP 6163.1 Libraries/Media Centers
- New policy AR 6163.1a Libraries/Media Centers
- Revised policy AR 1312.2 Challenges to Instructional Materials
- Revised policy BB 9313 Administrative Regulations and Exhibits
- Revised policies BB 9320 Meetings and BB 9321 Executive Sessions
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2016- 2025
The Kenai Peninsula Borough School District Board of Education Finance Committee is meeting to discuss and review budget items. The agenda includes a discussion of the FY23 budget revision for the General Fund, Student Transportation, and Student Nutrition Services, as well as a review of the FY24 Preliminary General Fund Budget. The meeting is open to the public and includes procedural items like roll call and approval of prior meeting notes.
- FY23 General Fund budget revision: revenue $138,279,075, expenditures $138,433,671, using $154,596 of fund balance
- FY23 Student Transportation budget revision: revenue $7,385,941, expenditures $7,935,941, with $550,000 transfer from general fund
- FY23 Student Nutrition Services budget revision: revenue $3,429,904, expenditures $3,986,102, using $556,198 of fund balance
- FY24 Preliminary General Fund Budget review (attachments: FY24 General Fund Budget Review.pdf, Board information 6 5 23.pdf)
- Approval of notes from March 6, 2023 Finance Committee meeting
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2016- 2025
The Kenai Peninsula Borough School District Board of Education Information Committee is meeting to discuss significant legislation moving through the state legislature and the importance of testimony. The agenda includes procedural items like call to order, roll call, and approval of the agenda and previous meeting notes, plus a student representative update. No votes or decisions are listed; the meeting is primarily for discussion and information.
- Discussion of legislative bills and testimony importance
- Student representative update by Emma Knowles
- Approval of notes from April 10, 2023 meeting
- Meeting held at Seward High School, 2100 Swetman St., Seward, AK
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2016- 2025
The Kenai Peninsula Borough School District Board of Education Small Schools Committee will meet on May 1, 2023, at Seward High School. The agenda includes procedural items (call to order, roll call, agenda approval, and approval of April 10 meeting notes), student representative updates, and reports from Moose Pass and Cooper Landing schools. The committee will also discuss distance and hybrid education opportunities for small schools, referencing a 2016 Hanover benchmarking document. The meeting is open to the public via Zoom or telephone.
- Reports from Moose Pass and Cooper Landing schools
- Discussion of distance and hybrid education opportunities for small schools
- Reference to 2016 Hanover Benchmarking Staffing Formulas and Policies document
- Student representative updates
- Approval of April 10, 2023 meeting notes
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2016- 2025
The Kenai Peninsula Borough School District Board of Education is holding work sessions to discuss and receive input on several items, including proposed revisions to the KPSAA middle and high school handbooks, the district's six-year capital plan, the preliminary FY24 budget, and multiple board policies. These are discussion items, not final decisions, with final handbook approval and budget adjustments expected at later meetings.
- FY24 General Fund budget of $135,747,454 passed April 10; awaiting state and borough funding decisions
- Six-year capital plan priorities for FY 2025-2030, affecting state aid applications
- KPSAA handbook revisions for middle and high schools, including new return-to-play form
- Policy reviews: BB 9230 Orientation, BB 9300 Governance, BB 9310 Policy Manual, BB 9311 Board Policies, BB 9312 Board Bylaws, BP 3311 Bids
- State bills SB52 and HB65 propose BSA increases of $1,000 and $1,250
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2016- 2025
The Kenai Peninsula Borough School District Board of Education Small Schools Committee is meeting to discuss small school issues. The agenda includes student representative updates, reports from Tebughna and Hope School, and discussions on M Class certification, community partners/volunteers in schools, and small school strengths and challenges. The meeting is open to the public via Zoom or phone.
- Student Representative Update from Jolee Peterson and Noah Standifer
- Small School Reports from Tebughna and Hope School
- Discussion on M Class Certification & Community Partners/Volunteers in the School
- Discussion on Small Schools Strengths and Challenges
- Approval of notes from March 6, 2023 meeting
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2016- 2025
The Kenai Peninsula Borough School District Board of Education is meeting to hear reports from Redoubt Elementary, Voznesenka, and Kachemak-Selo schools, receive the student representative's report, and consider a consent agenda. The consent agenda includes approving the 2023-2024 organizational chart, tentative board meeting dates, and a temporary retired teacher contract. The meeting is open to the public in person, via Zoom, or by phone.
- Approval of 2023-2024 District Organizational Chart
- Approval of 2023-2024 Tentative Board Meeting Dates
- Approval of 2022-23 Temporary Retired Teacher Contract for Michael Chase (Physical Education, Skyview Middle School)
- School reports from Redoubt Elementary and Voznesenka/Kachemak-Selo schools
- February Finance Reports 2023
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2016- 2025
The Kenai Peninsula Borough School District Board of Education Finance Committee is meeting to review options for balancing the FY24 preliminary budget, which has an estimated deficit of $4,448,806. The committee will continue discussing budget reduction options, including positions already cut, and will present a balanced budget for approval at the April 10 board meeting.
- FY24 preliminary budget deficit of $4,448,806
- Positions cut: Student Support Services Coordinator, Director of Communications, Recruitment Specialist
- Review of FY24 Budget Reduction Options.pdf
- Potential restoration of positions if additional state funding is received
- Balanced budget to be presented at April 10 board meeting
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2016- 2025
The Kenai Peninsula Borough School District Board of Education Small Schools Committee is meeting to review applications and select student representative(s) for the committee. The committee will also hear administration input on strengths and challenges of small schools and discuss ways to involve small schools in committee meetings. The meeting is open to the public via Zoom or phone.
- Review and selection of student representative(s) for the Small Schools Committee
- Administration input on strengths and challenges of small schools
- Discussion on involving small schools in committee meetings
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2016- 2025
The Kenai Peninsula Borough School District Board of Education is holding a regular meeting to approve the agenda, minutes, and consent agenda items, which include budget transfers over $50,000, long-term substitute teacher contracts, and a new teacher contract. The board will also receive reports from Moose Pass, Hope, and Cooper Landing schools, a student representative report, and hear public comments.
- Budget transfer 424: $50,000 for laptops for Connection students
- Budget transfer 434: $83,855 to align costs for Fireweed Charter
- Long-term substitute teacher contracts: Jason Leslie (Seward High), Sandra Manning (Port Graham), Laurie Moon (Soldotna Elementary), Deborah Stilchen (Sterling Elementary)
- New teacher contract: Amy Kruse, Interventionist Teacher at Redoubt Elementary
- School reports from Moose Pass, Hope, and Cooper Landing schools
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 seven board policies and one administrative regulation. These include policies on oaths, orientation, board development, compensation, legal protection, and conflict of interest. The meeting is open to the public and includes procedural items like call to order and approval of minutes.
- BB 9224 Oath or Affirmation - recommended edits
- BB 9230 Orientation - recommended edits
- BB 9240 Board Development - recommended edits
- BB 9250 Compensation, Reimbursement, Other Benefits - recommended edits
- AR 9250 Compensation, Reimbursement, Other Benefits - recommended edits with reference documents
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. New policies on information security and electronic signatures are being introduced, and several board governance policies are presented with recommended edits. The meeting is open to the public.
- New policy BP 3522 District Information Security Program
- New policy AR 3522 District Information Security Program
- New policy BP 3590 Electronic Signatures
- Recommended edits to BB 9120 Officers and Auxiliary Personnel
- Recommended edits to BB 9223 Filling Board Vacancies
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2016- 2025
The Kenai Peninsula Borough School District Board of Education held a special meeting on February 6, 2023, primarily to conduct a student expulsion hearing (case #2022-23-001). The board voted to enter executive session to discuss confidential matters as permitted by law, then adjourned the session and the meeting. The agenda was otherwise procedural, with no other substantive public business.
- Executive session for student expulsion hearing #2022-23-001
- Motion to enter executive session carried (8 yes, 1 not present)
- Motion to adjourn executive session carried (6 yes, 3 not present)
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2016- 2025
The Kenai Peninsula Borough School District Board of Education is holding a work session to discuss and finalize the charge for the Small Schools Committee, review the FY24 preliminary budget, and receive the FY22 assessment report. The board will also review several policies, including one on religious beliefs and customs, and meet with mayoral candidates. The organizational chart update has been postponed to March.
- Finalize Small Schools Committee charge (action item later that evening)
- FY24 preliminary budget presentation
- FY22 Assessment Report (revised)
- Policy review: BP 6141.2 Recognition of Religious Beliefs and Customs
- Mayoral candidate work session on district priorities
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2016- 2025
The Kenai Peninsula Borough School District Board of Education Information Committee is meeting to discuss legislative documents and information in preparation for an upcoming fly-in to Juneau. The agenda includes procedural items, a student representative update, and a discussion of legislative materials. No formal decisions are scheduled; the meeting is primarily informational and preparatory.
- Discussion of legislative documents for Juneau fly-in
- Student representative update by Emma Knowles
- Approval of notes from November 7, 2022 meeting
- Review of 2023 Legislative Fly-in Pamphlet and Bill Index
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2016- 2025
The Kenai Peninsula Borough School District Board of Education Finance Committee is meeting to review the district's fund balance, student transportation finances and student population from 2012 to 2022, and the preliminary FY24 budget. The meeting is open to the public and includes procedural items like call to order, roll call, and approval of agenda and notes.
- Review of fund balance with unallocated split data FY17-FY22
- Review of student transportation revenue, expenditures, fund balance, and student population 2012-2022
- Review of FY24 Preliminary Budget
- 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 proposed edits to policies BB 9123 (Clerk and Treasurer) and BB 9200 (Board Members), and to introduce a new draft policy BB 9124 (Attorney). The meeting is open to the public and includes procedural items like call to order, roll call, and approval of prior meeting notes.
- Review of BB 9123 Clerk and Treasurer policy with recommended edits
- Introduction of new draft policy BB 9124 Attorney
- Review of BB 9200 Board Members policy with recommended edits
- Approval of notes from December 5, 2022 meeting
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2016- 2025
The Kenai Peninsula Borough School District Board of Education is holding a work session to discuss and review multiple items, including a FY23 budget revision, a bond package review and timeline, and school calendars for 2024-2025 and 2025-2026. The board will also receive updates on the Title VI program, CTE/Middle College, and legislative priorities. This is a discussion and information session, not a final decision-making meeting.
- FY23 budget revision: total revised revenue and expenditures of $138,433,671, with a $498,263 adjustment to State of Alaska revenue
- Bond package review and timeline presented by Mr. Lyon and Mr. Hedges
- School calendars for 2024-2025 and 2025-2026 recommended for approval, with first day of school on a Wednesday
- Board policy review of BP 6141.2 Recognition of Religious Beliefs and Customs and other policies
- Transfer of $35,000 to the community theater fund to restore pre-COVID fund balance
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2016- 2025
The Kenai Peninsula Borough School District Board of Education is meeting to conduct routine business, including approving the agenda and minutes, hearing reports from schools and committees, and receiving public comments. The board will vote on consent agenda items, including new teacher and long-term substitute contracts, and approve budget transfers over $50,000. A significant action item is the approval of Policy Series 6000 on Instruction, which is listed for a vote.
- Approval of budget transfers over $50,000 (transfers 36, 48, 77, 266) for student courses and curriculum
- Approval of 2022-23 new teacher contracts for Kyla Besse, Amy Brown, and Robert Stark
- Approval of long-term substitute teacher contract for Joann Jackinsky at Tustumena Elementary
- Action item: Policy Series 6000 Instruction (vote)
- Tustumena Elementary School report by Ms. Devin Way