Kenai Peninsula Borough School District public meetings in 2025
64 substantive meetings from 2025, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Board of Education Charter School Oversight Committee
The Kenai Peninsula Borough School District Board of Education held a regular meeting on December 1, 2025, at 144 N. Binkley Street, Soldotna, AK. The board approved a consent agenda including new teacher contracts, long-term substitute teacher contracts, and two policy updates (BP 4158 Employee Security and BP 5111 Admission). No substantive discussions or votes on major new initiatives were recorded.
- Approval of 2025-26 new teacher contracts (e.g., Susan Darr, Central Peninsula Area)
- Approval of 2025-26 long-term substitute teacher contracts (Caroline Cruickshank, Michael Huhndorf, Helen Rizzo)
- Adoption of BP 4158 Employee Security policy (second reading)
- Adoption of BP 5111 Admission policy (second reading)
Board of Education Charter School Oversight Committee
The Kenai Peninsula Borough School District Board of Education Work Sessions will discuss College and Career Readiness, 2026 Legislative Priorities, Pool Operations, and School Consolidation updates. The board will also hold a general discussion session for new agenda items.
- College and Career Coordinator presentation by Annaleah Karron
- 2026 Legislative Priorities draft discussion and potential action item
- Pool Operations Update from Superintendent Holland
- School Consolidation Update from Superintendent Holland
Board of Education Charter School Oversight Committee
The Kenai Peninsula Borough School District Board of Education Finance Committee held a meeting on December 1, 2025, at the Betty J. Glick Assembly Chambers in Soldotna. The committee conducted procedural tasks including roll call, agenda approval, and minutes approval. The meeting also included a discussion on the FY27 Preliminary Budget and allowed members to request additional information from administration.
Board of Education Charter School Oversight Committee
The Kenai Peninsula Borough School District Board of Education held a special meeting to approve the agenda and enter a closed executive session to discuss employee contract negotiations, which may affect district finances. No other substantive decisions were listed on the agenda.
- Agenda approved without changes
- Executive session entered to discuss employee contract negotiations
Board of Education Charter School Oversight Committee
The Kenai Peninsula Borough School District Board of Education held a special meeting to review and act on the Nikolaevsk Charter School’s initial application. The board discussed the application, which the district administration recommended for non-approval due to fiscal, facilities, documentation, policy, and operational concerns. The board ultimately voted to reject the application.
- Board rejected Nikolaevsk Charter School initial application with 5 yes votes and 3 no votes
- Administration cited lack of fiscal responsibility, unresolved facilities lease, incomplete enrollment docs, policy inconsistencies, and insufficient operational planning
- Application reviewed over three prior work sessions before today’s vote
- Nikolaevsk Charter School Initial Application.pdf attached (4,124 KB)
- Board approved agenda 8-0 (1 absent) before discussion and action items
Board of Education Charter School Oversight Committee
The Kenai Peninsula Borough School District Board of Education held a special meeting on November 3, 2025. The board approved the meeting agenda and entered an executive session to discuss employee contract negotiations, which may have financial implications for the district. No decisions were made on substantive items during the open session.
- Board approved the November 3, 2025 Special Meeting agenda
- Board entered executive session to discuss employee contract negotiations under Alaska Statute 44.62.310
Board of Education Charter School Oversight Committee
The Kenai Peninsula Borough School District Board of Education Work Sessions will discuss two charter school applications, a college and career readiness presentation, the annual financial and audit report, and a general board discussion. The meeting is open to the public and will be held in person or via Zoom.
- Aurora Borealis Charter School Amendment Application (discussion, no recommendation for approval)
- Nikolaevsk Charter School Initial Application (further review)
- Annual Financial and Audit Report (FY25 ACFR and Single Audit draft review)
- College and Career Readiness presentation by Annaleah Karron
Board of Education Charter School Oversight Committee
The Kenai Peninsula Borough School District Board of Education will hold a regular business meeting on October 20, 2025. The board will hear a report from Soldotna Montessori Charter School, receive the student representative report, and consider a consent agenda that includes approval of long-term substitute teacher contracts and new teacher contracts.
- Soldotna Montessori Charter School report by Mr. John Devolld
- Approval of long-term substitute teacher contracts for Phyllis Koehler (Sterling Elementary), Lindsay Martin (Homer Flex School), and Rachel Webb (Redoubt Elementary)
- Approval of 2025-26 new teacher contracts for multiple positions including special education resource teachers at Soldotna High School, Mountain View Elementary, Skyview Middle School, and Seward Elementary
- August and September 2025 finance reports presented to the board
- Superintendent communications including letters of support for CLP, EIR Grant, and BJS Grant
Board of Education Charter School Oversight Committee
The Board of Education is holding work sessions to discuss charter school applications and various board policies. These sessions are for discussion and information, with public participation limited to listening only.
- Aurora Borealis Charter School Amendment Application
- Soldotna Montessori Charter School Renewal Application
- Nikolaevsk Charter School Initial Application
- Fall 2025 Universal Screening Assessment Review
- Policy reviews for BP 6151 Class Size, BP 5111 Admission, and BP 4158 Employee Security
Board of Education Charter School Oversight Committee
The Kenai Peninsula Borough School District Board of Education held a special meeting to reorganize, electing officers for 2025-2026. The board then voted to enter executive session to discuss employee contract negotiations, citing potential adverse effects on district finances. The meeting also included swearing in newly elected members from Districts 1, 6, and 9.
- Oath of office for newly elected board members from Districts 1, 6, and 9
- Election of board officers (President, Vice President, Clerk, Treasurer) for 2025-2026
- Executive session to discuss employee contract negotiations
- Approval of the October 20, 2025 special meeting agenda
Board of Education Charter School Oversight Committee
The Board of Education Charter School Oversight Committee is meeting to review and discuss three charter school applications: an amendment application from Aurora Borealis Charter School, a renewal application from Soldotna Montessori, and an initial application from Nikolaevsk Charter School. The meeting is open to the public for listening only.
- Aurora Borealis Charter School Amendment Application (revised documents submitted 10-08-2025)
- Soldotna Montessori Renewal Application for 2025-2026
- Nikolaevsk Charter School Initial Application
- Nomination of temporary chair as current chair attends virtually
Board of Education Meeting
The agenda consists of procedural boilerplate for a regular business meeting. No specific action items, policy revisions, or contracts are listed for decision.
Board of Education Meeting
The Kenai Peninsula Borough School District Board of Education is holding a regular business meeting on September 14, 2025. The agenda includes opening activities, public comment periods, reports from the superintendent and board members, a consent agenda, and possible action items. No specific substantive decisions or proposals are listed in the agenda text.
- Public may attend in person or via Zoom (listen only); Zoom ID 708 024 188
- Student presentations and public comments on any topic are scheduled
- Consent agenda for approval of multiple items by a single motion
- First reading of policy revisions is listed as a placeholder
- Possible executive session if needed, per Alaska Statute
Board of Education Meeting
The Kenai Peninsula Borough School District Board of Education is holding a regular business meeting on September 13, 2025. The agenda includes standard opening activities, public comment periods, reports from the superintendent and board members, and a consent agenda. No specific action items, policy revisions, or financial decisions are detailed in the agenda.
- Public may comment on non-agenda items and any topic during designated periods.
- Consent agenda allows multiple items to be approved in a single vote.
- Board may enter executive session if needed for confidential matters.
- Meeting is open to the public in person or via Zoom/phone for listening only.
Board of Education Charter School Oversight Committee
The Kenai Peninsula Borough School District Board of Education will vote on a FY 2026 budget revision added by amendment, approve consent agenda items including new teacher and temporary retired teacher contracts, and hear school reports from Seward Elementary and Moose Pass School. The board will also receive July finance reports and committee updates.
- FY 2026 Budget Revision added as agenda item 13C by board amendment
- Approval of 2025-26 New Teacher Contracts for 6 educators across the district
- Approval of 2025-26 Temporary Retired Teacher Contracts for 4 retired teachers
- July Finance Reports presented to the board
- School reports from Seward Elementary and Moose Pass School by Principal Matthew Cook
Board of Education Charter School Oversight Committee
The Kenai Peninsula Borough School District Board of Education is holding a special meeting on September 8, 2025, at 12:30 p.m. in Seward. The board will vote to enter executive session to discuss employee contract negotiations, citing that immediate knowledge would adversely affect district finances. The meeting is open to the public, with Zoom and telephone access available.
Board of Education Charter School Oversight Committee
The Kenai Peninsula Borough School District Board of Education Finance Committee will meet to discuss FY26 Budget Reduction Scenarios. The meeting is open to the public for listening only, in person or via Zoom. The agenda also includes approval of the June 26, 2025 meeting minutes and a section for information requests to administration.
- Discussion of FY26 Budget Reduction Scenarios (continued from previous meeting)
- Approval of June 26, 2025 finance committee meeting minutes
- Information requests to administration for next committee meeting
Board of Education Charter School Oversight Committee
The Board of Education Policy Review Committee will discuss three versions of BP 4158 Employee Security, which was tabled in previous meetings. A new policy on class size (BP 6151) and an updated admission policy (BP 5111) are also being introduced for discussion. The committee will also consider an exhibit for the Alaska Performance Scholarship Appeal Form.
- BP 4158 Employee Security: three working versions presented, with administration recommending Version 1
- BP 6151 Class Size: new policy introduced per AASB model policy and state statute
- BP 5111 Admission: update reflecting statutory rules on school entry age and suspended/expelled students
- Exhibit 5128 Alaska Performance Scholarship Appeal Form presented as information item
- Approval of August 4, 2025 meeting notes
Board of Education Charter School Oversight Committee
The Board of Education will hold work sessions on school consolidation criteria, assessment monitoring, legislative priorities, and the annual report. They will also review policy series 3000 and discuss FY26 budget reduction scenarios. The meeting is open for public listening only.
- Discussion of a rubric for school consolidation or closure due to budget climate
- MAPs Growth and AK STAR monitoring update from Assessment Coordinator
- Drafting of 2026 Legislative Priorities
- Review of Series 3000 Business & Instruction Support Operations policies
- Discussion of FY26 Budget Reduction Scenarios
Board of Education Charter School Oversight Committee
The Board of Education Policy Review Committee will discuss proposed changes to BP 4158 Employee Security, which was tabled at the previous meeting. The committee will also continue its review of Series 3000 policies on business and instruction support operations, including purchasing, school safety, and transportation. New business items include a proposal to consolidate personnel policies in the 4000 series and reclassify several board bylaw exhibits as regulations.
- BP 4158 Employee Security tabled for further review with a second draft version presented
- Review of Series 3000 policies including BP 3310 Purchasing Procedures, BP 3515 School Safety and Security, and BP 3542 Roles and Duties of Bus Drivers
- Proposed update to consolidate 4000 series personnel policies into a combined numbering format
- Recommendation to reclassify 14 board bylaw exhibits as regulations (BB-R) or administrative regulations (AR)
- New Exhibit 6187e Intent to Amend Charter School Application presented for committee review
Board of Education Charter School Oversight Committee
The Kenai Peninsula Borough School District Board of Education will hold work sessions to discuss the Soldotna Schools Feasibility Study, including a $383,436 consolidation design contract, and a school consolidation rubric due to budget constraints. The board will also review proposed increases to student activity fees, including a $100 middle school sports fee and a $300 high school general activities fee, along with a 50% stipend funding reduction plan. Other items include updates on the strategic plan, board goals, and policy reviews.
- Discussion of Soldotna Elementary & Soldotna Prep consolidation feasibility study and education specifications
- Proposed student activity fee increases: middle school sports from $60 to $100, high school general activities from $200 to $300
- KPBSD stipend funding reduction plan: district to fund 50% of stipends, schools responsible for remaining 50%
- School consolidation discussion: board to review criteria for potential school closures or consolidations
- Review of board policies including purchasing procedures, school safety, and risk management
Board of Education Charter School Oversight Committee
The Kenai Peninsula Borough School District Board of Education is meeting to approve new and non-tenure teacher contracts for the 2025-26 school year, as well as a fourth quarter budget transfer report. The board also voted to add an FY26 Budget Revision item to the agenda. The meeting includes procedural items, reports, and public comment periods.
- Approval of 2025-26 New Teacher Contract(s) for five teachers, including assignments at Fireweed Academy, Chapman School, West Homer Elementary, Kaleidoscope Charter School, and Kenai Middle School.
- Approval of 2025-26 Tentative Non-Tenure Teacher Contract(s) for teachers at Skyview Middle School, Aurora Borealis Charter School, Mountain View Elementary, Seward High School, and Kenai Middle School.
- Approval of 2025-26 Tentative Non-Tenure Teacher Contract(s) and Tenure for teachers at Chapman School and Seward High School.
- Approval of 2025-26 Temporary Retired Teacher Contract(s) for Thomas DeGray.
- Fourth Quarter Budget Transfer Report presented to the Board for information.
Board of Education Charter School Oversight Committee
The Board of Education convened for a special meeting on August 4, 2025. The primary purpose of the meeting was to enter an executive session to discuss employee contract negotiations.
- Executive session held to discuss employee contract negotiations
Board of Education Charter School Oversight Committee
The Board of Education will vote on declaring the Nikolaevsk School facility surplus and transferring it to the Kenai Peninsula Borough, following the school's permanent closure approved in May 2025. The board also approved a consent agenda including new teacher contracts for the 2025-26 school year and three budget transfers exceeding $50,000, totaling over $348,000.
- Action item to declare Nikolaevsk School facility surplus and direct transfer to the Kenai Peninsula Borough
- Approval of 2025-26 new teacher contracts for five special education and school psychologist positions
- Approval of budget transfers over $50,000: $210,040 for Kaleidoscope, $81,829 for HS Health materials, $56,314 for MS Health materials
- Approval of the July 7, 2025 regular business meeting agenda
- Approval of minutes from the June 2, 2025 special and regular meetings
Board of Education Charter School Oversight Committee
The Board of Education will hold work sessions on July 7, 2025, to discuss the 2024-2025 KPBSD Student Climate and Mindset Survey results, receive a Health Care Committee update, and review the FY26 preliminary budget revision. The meeting is open to the public for listening only, in person or via Zoom.
- Presentation of 2024-2025 Student Climate and Mindset Survey results
- Health Care Committee update and overview
- FY26 preliminary budget revision discussion with attached reduction scenarios
- Board discussion for members to propose new agenda items
Board of Education Charter School Oversight Committee
The committee is reviewing administration-recommended changes to various board policies and administrative regulations. The meeting focuses on updating the 3000 series of policies, including safety, purchasing, and transportation guidelines.
- BP 3310 Purchasing Procedures
- BP 3515 School Safety and Security and AR 3515 Access and Keys
- BP 3530 Risk Management and new AR 3530 Risk Management
- BP 3541.3 Non-Public School Students Transportation (suggested title change)
- BP 3542 Roles and Duties of Bus Drivers (suggested title change)
Board of Education Charter School Oversight Committee
The Board of Education Finance Committee will meet on June 26, 2025, to continue discussing FY26 Budget Reduction Scenarios. The meeting is open to the public for listening only via Zoom or telephone. The committee will also consider approval of the agenda and minutes from the April 22, 2025 meeting.
- Discussion of FY26 Budget Reduction Scenarios (agenda item 2.A)
- Approval of the June 26, 2025 meeting agenda (agenda item 1.C)
- Approval of minutes from the April 22, 2025 Finance Committee meeting (agenda item 1.D)
- Information requests to administration for the next meeting (agenda item 3.A)
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2016- 2025
The Board of Education is holding a planning session to evaluate its performance and progress. The session includes reviewing the 2024-2025 board goals and developing new goals for the 2025-2026 school year.
- Board Self Evaluation
- Review of 2024-2025 Board Goals
- Development of 2025-2026 Board Goals
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2016- 2025
The Board of Education Charter School Oversight Committee is meeting to perform annual reviews of four charter schools. The committee will discuss and review information for each institution.
- Annual review of Aurora Borealis Charter School
- Annual review of Fireweed Charter School
- Annual review of Kaleidoscope Charter School
- Annual review of Soldotna Montessori Charter School
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2016- 2025
The Kenai Peninsula Borough School District Board of Education will vote on a revised student assessment policy (BP 5121) and approve new teacher and long-term substitute contracts. The board will also receive reports on April finances and current school facility lease agreements.
- Second reading and vote on BP 5121 Assessment (Evaluation of Student Achievement) policy
- Approval of 2025-26 new teacher contracts for Shannon Custer, Isaac Twombly, and Rachael Montague
- Approval of long-term substitute teacher contracts for James Beeson, LaDawn Druce, and Kendra Nelson
- Report on April 2025 finance reports showing monthly revenue and expenditure information
- Report on current lease agreements for Kachemak Selo, Razdolna, Fireweed Academy, Voznesenka, and Connections Homer schools
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2016- 2025
The Kenai Peninsula Borough School District Board of Education will hold work sessions on health materials required by the Alaska Safe Children's Act and Human Reproduction curriculum, and on FY26 budget reduction scenarios. The board will also hold a discussion session for members to propose new agenda items.
- Review of Dating Violence (grades 7-12), Sexual Abuse and Assault Prevention (K-12), and Sex Education/Human Reproduction (5-12) materials
- Continued discussion of FY26 Budget Reduction Scenarios
- Board Discussion session for members to request new agenda items
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2016- 2025
The Board of Education met for a special session focused on the evaluation of the superintendent. The board entered an executive session to discuss the matter, as permitted under Alaska Statute 44.62.310.
- Executive session held to discuss the Superintendent evaluation
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2016- 2025
The Kenai Peninsula Borough School District Board of Education is holding a special meeting to discuss employee contract negotiations. The board voted unanimously to enter executive session, citing that immediate knowledge would adversely affect district finances. The meeting is open to the public, but the negotiations discussion is closed.
- Board voted to approve the June 2, 2025 special meeting agenda as presented.
- Board voted unanimously to enter executive session for employee contract negotiations.
- Executive session cited Alaska Statute 44.62.310(c) for discussing matters affecting district finances.
- Board voted to adjourn the executive session; member Jason Tauriainen was not present for that vote.
- Meeting video will be posted online within a week.
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2016- 2025
This meeting of the Kenai Peninsula Borough School District Board of Education Finance Committee, scheduled for May 23, 2025, has been canceled. The agenda included procedural items such as call to order, roll call, approval of the agenda, and approval of minutes from April 22, 2025. A discussion of FY26 budget reduction scenarios was also planned.
- Meeting canceled.
- FY26 Budget Reduction Scenarios were to be discussed.
- Approval of minutes from April 22, 2025, was on the agenda.
- Information requests to administration were scheduled.
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2016- 2025
The Board of Education will hold work sessions to discuss the district's six-year capital plan priorities and review proposed changes to the KPSAA handbook. The sessions also include a finance update regarding the FY26 preliminary budget.
- Discussion of Draft Six Year Plan FY 2027-203．
- Review of KPSAA Handbook changes, including a proposed $1,400 annual cap for non-KPBSD participants
- Review of FY26 Preliminary Budget and budget reduction scenarios
- Discussion regarding middle school participation fees and suggested admission fees
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2016- 2025
The Board of Education Policy Review Committee will meet to discuss and approve revisions to Administrative Regulation 4112.4, which covers health examinations. The regulation will then be presented to the full board for a first reading and action on the consent agenda. The committee will also consider approval of the meeting agenda and notes from the April 7, 2025 meeting.
- AR 4112.4 Health Examinations – proposed administrative regulation revisions for board action
- Approval of April 7, 2025 policy review committee meeting notes
- Meeting is open to the public for listening only, in person or via Zoom
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2016- 2025
The Kenai Peninsula Borough School District Board of Education is meeting to approve new teacher contracts for the 2025-26 school year and long-term substitute teacher contracts, along with routine consent agenda items. The board will also receive reports on March finances, third-quarter budget transfers, and presentations from Ninilchik School and student representatives.
- Approval of 2025-26 new teacher contracts for Elizabeth Clark Salter (Soldotna Elementary) and Jason Lumetta (Seward High)
- Approval of long-term substitute teacher contracts for Katherine Cloud (Homer Middle) and Sargeant Truesdell (Tustumena Elementary)
- March finance reports and third-quarter budget transfers presented for information
- Ninilchik School report by Ms. Sheri Maynard
- Recognition of student representatives Emerson Kapp, Feodora Afonin, and Inafa Reutov
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2016- 2025
The Kenai Peninsula Borough School District Board of Education held a special meeting on May 5, 2025, primarily to enter executive session to discuss employee contracts and negotiations. The board voted unanimously to go into closed session, citing Alaska law that allows private discussion of matters that would adversely affect district finances. The meeting was otherwise procedural, with no public action items.
- Board voted unanimously to enter executive session for employee contracts and negotiations
- Executive session authorized under Alaska Statute 44.62.310 for financial and personnel matters
- Meeting was a special session focused solely on negotiations, with no other business
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2016- 2025
The Board of Education met to discuss and approve the FY26 Preliminary Budget. The board also approved tentative teacher contracts for non-tenured and tenured staff for the 2025-26 school year.
- Approved FY26 Preliminary General Fund budget of $146,355,993
- Approved the Morgan/Douthit Amendment 1 and Attachment A to the budget
- Rejected a proposal to remove Sterling Elementary closure in exchange for a $550,000 transportation transfer reduction and $152,000 contingency reduction
- Approved 2025-26 Tentative Non-Tenure Teacher Contracts
- Approved 2025-26 Tentative Non-Tenure Teacher Contracts and Tenure
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2016- 2025
The Board of Education Finance Committee will meet to discuss proposed budget reduction scenarios for fiscal year 2026. These scenarios were previously presented during the April 7, 2025, finance work session.
- Discussion of FY26 Budget Reduction Scenarios
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2016- 2025
The Policy Review Committee is meeting to discuss updates to administrative regulations and policy exhibits. The committee is reviewing changes to the use of school facilities and alternative high school programs, as well as updates to early entrance checklists.
- AR 1330 Use of School Facilities and Properties (recommended changes)
- AR 6183 Alternative High School Programs (recommended changes)
- Exhibit 1330(g) KPBSD Fee Schedule
- Exhibit 5111(a) Early Entrance Checklist
- Exhibit 5111(b) Early Entrance Parent Questionnaire
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2016- 2025
The Board of Education Finance Committee will continue discussions regarding proposed budget reduction scenarios for Fiscal Year 2026. The committee will also review information requests directed to the administration.
- Discussion of FY26 Budget Reduction Scenarios
- Approval of March 25, 2025, meeting minutes
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2016- 2025
The Board of Education met to receive school reports and review February finance reports. The board approved a consent agenda including the 2025-2026 district organizational chart and meeting schedule.
- Approval of 2025-2026 Board Meeting Dates
- Approval of 2025-2026 District Organizational Chart
- Approval of 2024-25 Temporary Retired Teacher Contract for Roxie Quick at Susan B. English School
- Reports from Fireweed Charter School and Marathon School
- Review of February Finance Reports
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2016- 2025
The Board of Education is holding a series of work sessions to discuss the 2025-2026 district organizational chart and meeting dates. Members will review updates to the health curriculum and the FY26 preliminary budget, including budget reduction scenarios.
- FY26 Preliminary Budget and budget reduction scenarios
- Health Curriculum revisions based on Alaska State Statute and 2023 Youth Risk Behavior Survey
- 2025-2026 District Organizational Chart
- Review of Board Policy BP 5121 Assessment (Evaluation of Student Achievement)
- Proposed 2025-2026 Board meeting dates
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2016- 2025
The Kenai Peninsula Borough School District Board of Education held a special meeting on April 7, 2025. The primary purpose of the meeting was to enter an executive session to discuss employee contract negotiations.
- Executive session to discuss employee contract negotiations
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2016- 2025
The Board of Education Finance Committee is meeting to review the preliminary FY26 General Fund Budget. The committee will discuss budget reduction scenarios and the potential impacts these reductions may have on school sites and district operations.
- Review of FY26 General Fund Budget by Functions and Chart
- Discussion on potential impacts of budget reductions on school sites
- Review of FY26 staffing variables for schools
- Review of revised FY26 Preliminary Budget Scenarios
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2016- 2025
The Board of Education Information Committee is meeting to discuss the AASB Legislative Fly-In and to approve the agenda and notes from the previous meeting. The meeting is open to the public for listening only via Zoom or phone.
- Discussion of the AASB Legislative Fly-In experience by attendees
- Approval of the March 3, 2025 meeting agenda
- Approval of the February 3, 2025 meeting notes
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2016- 2025
The Kenai Peninsula Borough School District Board of Education met to receive school reports and approve personnel contracts. The board also reviewed January finance reports and processed budget transfers.
- Approved budget transfer 367 for $89,710 for Introduction to Literature orders for grades 6-12
- Approved long-term substitute teacher contracts for Rosemary Bird, Michael Huhndorf, and Karen Taylor
- Approved new teacher contracts for Anna Bowers (West Homer Elementary) and Mikayla Clark (Ninilchik School)
- Received school reports from Homer Flex School and West Homer Elementary
- Reviewed January Finance Reports regarding revenue and expenditure summaries
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2016- 2025
The Kenai Peninsula Borough School District Board of Education will hold work sessions on the FY26 budget, charter school policies, and school consolidation or closure for the 2025-2026 school year. The board will review budget reduction scenarios and receive administration’s information on possible school closures. Policy discussions include revisions to charter school oversight and guidelines.
- Review of FY26 Budget Reduction Scenarios with Finance Committee input
- Discussion of school consolidation/closure considerations for 2025-2026
- Revisions to BP 6187 Charter Schools Policy and AR 6187 Charter School Guidelines
- Review of Exhibit 9130b Charter School Oversight Committee
- Board discussion for bringing up new agenda items
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2016- 2025
The Board of Education Policy Review Committee will meet March 3, 2025, at Homer High School. The committee will consider revisions to exhibits outlining the role of student representatives on the board and its committees, and will discuss a proposed update to Board Policy 5121 on student achievement assessment.
- Review of Exhibit 9110(a) on the Student Representative on the KPBSD Board of Education
- New Exhibit 9110(b) outlining guidelines for the Information Committee Student Representative
- New Exhibit 9110(c) outlining guidelines for the Small Schools Committee Student Representative
- Proposed revisions to BP 5121 Assessment (Evaluation of Student Achievement)
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2016- 2025
The Kenai Peninsula Borough School District Board of Education is holding a special meeting on March 3, 2025. The board approved an agenda and then voted to enter an executive session to discuss employee contract negotiations, citing that public discussion would have an adverse effect on district finances. The executive session was later adjourned, concluding the meeting.
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2016- 2025
The Kenai Peninsula Borough School District Board of Education Finance Committee will discuss Balancing Act Analytics and FY26 Budget scenarios, including a redacted budget reduction scenarios document. The meeting is open to the public for listening only, with options to attend in person or via Zoom or telephone.
- Discussion of Balancing Act Analytics and FY26 Budget scenarios
- Redacted FY26 Budget Reduction Scenarios.pdf (10 KB) attached
- Redacted FY26 Budget Balancing Act Analytics.pdf (662 KB) attached
- Approval of February 3, 2025 finance committee meeting minutes
- Information requests to administration for next meeting
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2016- 2025
The Kenai Peninsula Borough School District Board of Education will discuss school consolidation/closure and review the FY26 preliminary budget, which projects a $16.9 million deficit. The board will also hear a presentation from the UAA Center for Education Policy Research and receive an update on the four-day school week survey.
- Discussion of school consolidation/closure, including a presentation on the FY26 preliminary budget showing a $16,935,750 deficit.
- Presentation from Dr. Dayna DeFeo of the UAA Center for Education Policy Research on Alaska K-12 education spending.
- Update from Superintendent Holland on the Four-Day School Week Survey.
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2016- 2025
The Board of Education Policy Review Committee is meeting to review and discuss revisions to charter school policies and oversight. The committee will also receive information regarding teaching ethics standards.
- Discussion of revisions to BP 6187 Charter Schools Policy and AR 6187 Charter School Guidelines
- Discussion of revisions to Exhibit 9130b Charter School Oversight Committee
- Information item: Exhibit 4119.21 Code of Ethics and Teaching Standards Professional Teaching Practices Commission
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2016- 2025
The Kenai Peninsula Borough School District Board of Education held a special meeting on February 3, 2025. The board voted to enter executive session to discuss employee contract negotiations, citing state law allowing closed discussions on matters that would adversely affect district finances. The meeting was open to the public via Zoom and telephone before the closed session.
- Board voted to enter executive session for employee contract negotiations.
- Motion to enter executive session carried 7-0, with two members not present.
- Executive session was adjourned by a separate vote.
- Meeting was accessible to the public via Zoom and telephone.
- Agenda approved unanimously before the closed session.
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2016- 2025
The Kenai Peninsula Borough School District Board of Education will vote on hiring four new teachers and one temporary retired teacher for the 2024-25 school year. The board will also hear reports from Nikiski Middle/High School and the student representative, and consider approving the meeting agenda and prior meeting minutes.
- Approval of 2024-25 new teacher contracts for Theodore Carter, Richard Johnson, Sophia Klaich, and Naomi Parrish
- Approval of a temporary retired teacher contract for Sandra Manning at Port Graham School
- Nikiski Middle/High School report from Principal Michael Crain
- Student Board Representative report from Emerson Kapp
- First reading of policy revisions (no details provided)
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2016- 2025
The committee is meeting to review legislative documents and information. This preparation is for the upcoming Association of Alaska School Boards (AASB) Legislative Fly-In in Juneau.
- Discussion of 2025 KPBSD Legislative Priorities
- Review of the 2025 Legislative Leave Behind draft document
- Student representative update from Feodora Afonin
- Approval of October 7, 2024 meeting notes
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2016- 2025
The Board of Education Finance Committee will continue reviewing the FY26 Preliminary Budget, which projects a $16,935,754 deficit. Revenue is estimated at $134,965,394, including $71,426,314 from the state and $62,359,080 from the Kenai Peninsula Borough. Expenditures and transfers total $151,901,148, with salaries and benefits making up about 80% of costs. The committee will also consider approval of the meeting agenda and prior meeting minutes.
- FY26 Preliminary Budget shows a $16.9 million deficit with $134.97M in revenue and $151.9M in expenditures
- State revenue projection uses $5,960 Base Student Allocation and 8,125 student enrollment
- Borough support budgeted at maximum allowable $62,359,080
- Salaries and benefits comprise approximately 80% of total expenditures
- Committee to approve January 13, 2025 meeting minutes
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2016- 2025
The Kenai Peninsula Borough School District Board of Education will hold a work session to review eight board policies, including revisions to policies on legal status requirements, employment of retired teachers, employment references, code of ethics, student teachers, promotion/acceleration/retention, alcohol and other drugs, and a new policy on Alaska Reads Act intervention programs. The board will also hold a discussion session for members to propose new agenda items.
- BP 4111.2 Legal Status Requirement revision
- BP 4112.10 Employment of Retired Teachers revision
- BP 5123 Promotion/Acceleration/Retention revision per Alaska Reads Act
- BP 5131.6 Alcohol and Other Drugs revision
- BP 6147 Alaska Reads Act Intervention Programs (new policy)
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2016- 2025
The Kenai Peninsula Borough School District Board of Education will vote on a consent agenda that includes approving six new teacher contracts and three long-term substitute teacher contracts for the 2024-25 school year. The board will also receive reports on November and December finances, a second-quarter budget transfer report, and presentations from Kaleidoscope Charter School and Seward Middle School.
- Approval of 2024-25 new teacher contracts for Brooke Hesse, Katherine Keener, Klavdee Martushev, Matthew Nylund, Melissa Wright, and Linnea Wuest
- Approval of long-term substitute teacher contracts for Teri Diamond, Kendra Nelson, and Barbara Veeck
- November and December finance reports presented for information
- Second quarter budget transfer report presented for information
- School reports from Kaleidoscope Charter School and Seward Middle School
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2016- 2025
The Board of Education is holding work sessions to review the Annual Assessment Report and a preliminary budget for FY26. The budget discussion focuses on a projected revenue of $134,965,394 against expenditures of $151,901,148.
- FY26 Preliminary Budget showing a deficit of $16,935,754
- Estimated state funding of $71,426,314
- KPB support budgeted at $62,359,080
- Proposed $550,000 transfer to Student Transportation
- Proposed $145,000 for Extra Curricular travel
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2016- 2025
The Board of Education Policy Review Committee is meeting to discuss and recommend revisions to numerous board policies and administrative regulations. Key items include new policies for the Alaska Reads Act intervention programs, updates to charter school guidelines, and new facility use agreements for overnight use of school buildings. The committee also reviews complaint forms and ethics codes, with several items slated for first reading and action at the evening board meeting.
- New BP 6147 Alaska Reads Act Intervention Programs policy presented for review
- New overnight facility use agreement and liability waiver forms for school buildings
- AR 1240 on organizations supporting student water activities recommended for consent agenda
- AR 1312 replacing current complaint form with administrative regulation for public complaints
- BP 6187 Charter Schools Policy and AR 6187 Charter School Guidelines discussed for revision
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2016- 2025
The Kenai Peninsula Borough School District Board of Education convened for a special meeting on January 13, 2025. The board entered an executive session to discuss employee contract negotiations.
- Executive session to discuss employee contract negotiations
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2016- 2025
The Board of Education Finance Committee is reviewing the FY26 Preliminary Budget and balancing. The budget projects total general fund revenue of $134,965,394 against expenditures and transfers of $151,901,148.
- FY26 Preliminary General Fund Budget deficit of $16,935,754
- Estimated state funding of $71,426,314
- Budgeted KPB support in the amount of $62,359,080
- Transfer to Student Transportation of $550,000
- Transfer for Extra Curricular travel of $145,000