Lower Kuskokwim School District public meetings in 2023
55 substantive meetings from 2023, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Quinhagak ASB - Regular Meeting
The Kuinerrarmiut Elitnaurviat Advisory School Board will hold a regular meeting on December 18, 2023, at 5:00 PM in Quinhagak, AK. The agenda includes routine items like adopting minutes, board member comments, and public comments, as well as action on continued employment and discussion items. The board may enter executive session to review custodian applications and Yup'ik orthography waivers.
- Approval of Continued Employment
- Review Custodian Applications (executive session)
- Yup'ik Orth waivers (executive session)
- Adoption of 11/08/23 Regular Meeting Minutes
- Adoption of 11/20/23 Special Meeting Minutes
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The Lower Kuskokwim School District Board of Education met to approve various contracts, personnel actions, and grant sub-awards. The Board also entered executive sessions to discuss financial matters regarding food services and negotiations for certified and classified staff.
- MOA with ASCA/ASDN for GEAR UP sub-award not to exceed $1,105,138.00
- MOA with MetriTech Services for ANE grant sub-award not to exceed $132,134.52
- MOA with Alaska Research and Evaluation Services for ANE grant sub-award not to exceed $63,733.00
- MOA with Alaska Council of School Administrators (ACSA) for ANE grant sub-award not to exceed $73,220.00
- Approval of November 2023 classified and certified personnel actions
Mekoryuk ASB - Regular Meeting
The Nuniwarmiut School Advisory School Board is holding its regular monthly meeting, covering procedural items, reports, and action items. The main decision is approving the basketball schedule and travel for upcoming games, with a motion that carried. Other discussions include open gym dates, ASB monthly phrases, the Christmas program, and reading interventions under the Alaska Reads Act.
- Approved basketball travel: girls to Toksook Bay 01/12-13/2024, boys and girls to Chefornak 01/26-27/2024, boys to Toksook Bay 02/9-10/2024, district tournament 03/2-4/2024
- Discussion on open gym schedule; no open gym during Christmas break
- ASB monthly phrases for January and February 2024 discussed
- Christmas program scheduled for December 18, 2023 at Nuniwarmiut School
- Alaska Reads Act: using InClass for reading assessments and interventions
Atmautluak ASB - Regular Meeting
The Joann A. Alexie Memorial School Advisory School Board is holding a regular meeting with procedural items, reports, and action items. The board will vote on approving the evaluation of the site administrator and appointing Fritz Active to ASB Seat E. The agenda also includes a presentation by mural artist Andrew Reid and informational updates on school plans and policies.
- Approval of Evaluation of the Site Administrator
- Approval of ASB Seat E to Fritz Active
- Presentation by Mural Artist Andrew Reid
- Adoption of November 4, 2023, minutes
- Executive session for site administrator evaluation (BP 8244)
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The Lower Kuskokwim School District Board Policy Committee will meet to review a list of board policies and administrative regulations covering business operations, students, instruction, and board bylaws. The meeting is procedural and discussion-focused, with no votes or decisions listed on the agenda.
- Review of BP 3270 Sale and Disposal of Books, Equipment, and Supplies
- Review of AR 3310 Purchasing Procedures and BP 3311 Bids/Purchase Orders
- Review of BP 3312 Contracts and Memorandums of Agreement
- Review of policies on student nutrition, absences, family engagement, and academic honesty
- Review of policies on transgender students, nondiscrimination, and uniform investigations
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The Lower Kuskokwim School District Board of Education's Superintendent Search Committee will hold a public work session to plan the recruitment and hiring of a new superintendent. They will work with the Association of Alaska School Boards to develop a recruitment brochure, timeline, and process for selecting finalists and appointing the new superintendent.
- Work session with Association of Alaska School Boards to plan superintendent search
- Develop recruitment brochure and timeline for hiring new superintendent
- Meeting held via Zoom and in LKSD Boardroom, 1004 Ron Edwards Way, Bethel, AK
Quinhagak ASB - Regular Meeting
The Kuinerrarmiut Elitnaurviat Advisory School Board will hold a special meeting on November 20, 2023, at 5:00 P.M. in Quinhagak, Alaska. The agenda includes procedural items, an action plan, and a possible executive session to evaluate the site administrator. The meeting was originally scheduled for November 15 but was postponed.
- New ASB members oath and reorganization of the board
- ASB Action Plan discussion
- Possible executive session for evaluation of Site Administrator
- Next meeting set for December 13, 2023 at 5:00 P.M.
Bethel ASB - Regular Meeting
The Bethel Advisory School Board holds its regular meeting on Nov 14, 2023, at GJE in Bethel, AK. The board will hear public comments, adopt minutes, receive school reports, and discuss and act on 521 requests and out-of-district travel. It may also enter a closed executive session for purposes including site administrator evaluation, student discipline, classified staff hiring, and possible removal of a board member.
- Possible executive session on site administrator evaluation (BP 8244)
- Possible executive session on student disciplinary or truancy action (BP 8235, BP 5113)
- Possible executive session on classified staff hire interview/recommendation (BP 8242)
- Discussion and action on 521 requests from GJE
- Discussion and action on out-of-district travel from BRHS
Mekoryuk ASB - Regular Meeting
The Nuniwarmiut School Advisory School Board is holding its regular monthly meeting. The board approved the initial basketball travel schedule for the 2023-2024 season and will discuss the open gym schedule and the ASB action plan. The agenda also includes routine items like approving minutes, hearing public comments, and an executive session to evaluate the site administrator.
- Approved Initial Basketball Travel schedule for SY 2023-2024 season (motion carried)
- Discussion of Open Gym Schedule for students
- Review of FY24 399 MYU ASB Action Plan and monthly Cugtun phrases
- Approval of October 09, 2023 meeting minutes
- Executive session for evaluation of Site Administrator
Chefornak ASB - Regular Meeting
This is the regular ASB (Associated Student Body) meeting for Chefornak, part of the Lower Kuskokwim School District. The agenda is largely procedural, covering welcome, roll call, quorum, land acknowledgement, adoption of minutes and agenda, communications, reports, an executive session, action items, member comments, and adjournment. No specific decisions, proposals, or dollar amounts are listed in the agenda text.
- Adoption of 10/12/23 minutes
- Land acknowledgement statement
- SA report
- Executive session
- Action item (unspecified)
Quinhagak ASB - Regular Meeting
The Kuinerrarmiut Elitnaurviat Advisory School Board will hold a regular meeting on November 8, 2023, at 5:00 PM in Quinhagak, AK. The agenda includes routine items like adopting the agenda and minutes, board member comments, and public communications. Action items include discussing an open gym and a calendar date change, with a discussion on Thanksgiving. The board will also enter executive session to review activity aide applications.
- Executive session to review activity aide applications
- Action item: Open Gym
- Action item: Calendar date change
- Discussion item: Thanksgiving
- Adoption of 09/25/23 regular meeting minutes
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The Lower Kuskokwim School District Board of Education held a special meeting on November 7, 2023, to discuss and act on several items. The board approved a resolution on teacher certification delays, entered into an agreement with the Association of Alaska School Boards for a superintendent search, and went into executive session to discuss financial matters related to negotiations.
- Approved MOA with AASB for superintendent search at $14,500 professional fee
- Approved Teacher Certification Delay Resolution to be submitted to AASB
- Entered executive session for financial matters - negotiations
- Received audit report (final draft LTB and FS 2023)
- Public comment limited to agenda items
Atmautluak ASB - Regular Meeting
The Joann A. Alexie Memorial School Advisory School Board held a regular meeting, approving several action items including special revenues, school compacts, discipline plans, an amended master calendar, and the appointment of Paul Waska to Seat C. The board also discussed vacant seats and the FY24 action plan.
- Approved appointment of Paul Waska to ASB Seat C
- Approved JAAMS Elementary and Secondary School Compacts
- Approved JAAMS Discipline Plan Consequences for Elementary and Secondary Students
- Approved 090 FY24 Amended Master Calendar
- Approved Special Revenues
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The Lower Kuskokwim School District Board of Education is holding a regular meeting with actions including approving agreements, personnel, and grants. The board approved a $160,000 agreement with ANSEP, a $14,350 fee waiver for Yuut Basketball, and other routine items.
- Approved MOA with ANSEP Middle School Academy up to $160,000
- Approved waiver of rental fees as in-kind donation up to $14,350 to Yuut Basketball Association
- Approved MOU with AASB for Alaska State Family Engagement Center grant
- Approved Whitney Spiehler as Administrative Intern for 2023-2024
- Approved Indian Policies and Procedures document
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The Lower Kuskokwim School District Board of Education is holding a work session on October 25, 2023, via Zoom and in the LKSD Board Room in Bethel, Alaska. The agenda consists solely of a welcome, a board orientation discussion, and adjournment. No decisions or substantive items are scheduled.
- Board orientation discussion
- Work session held via Zoom and in person at 1004 Ron Edwards Way, Bethel, AK
Chefornak ASB - Regular Meeting
This is the regular ASB meeting for Chefornak, part of the Lower Kuskokwim School District. The agenda includes welcoming new ASB members, election results and oath of office, adopting minutes and the agenda, receiving reports, and discussing action items. No specific decisions or dollar amounts are listed in the agenda.
- ASB election results and oath of office
- Adoption of 09/28/23 minutes
- Adoption of the agenda
- SA report
- Action Item A
Bethel ASB - Regular Meeting
The Bethel Advisory School Board will hold a regular meeting on September 26, 2023, at 6:00 PM at GJE in Bethel, AK. The agenda includes routine items like adopting minutes and agenda, plus reports from local schools. Discussion items cover elections, the school calendar, Title One documentation, a second reading of the BRHS/GJE discipline plan, and updates on outreach and a letter from the ASB. The board may also enter executive session for specific personnel and disciplinary matters.
- Possible executive session for site administrator evaluation, student discipline, classified staff hire, board member discipline, or removal
- Discussion of 2nd Reading of BRHS/GJE Discipline Plan
- Discussion of school calendar
- Discussion of elections
- Reports from BRHS, GJE, and M.E. School
Quinhagak ASB - Regular Meeting
The Kuinerrarmiut Elitnaurviat Advisory School Board will hold a regular meeting with action items including the Title I Schoolwide Plan, Professional Boundaries Training, and the Special Revenues Final Budget. The board will also hear reports, adopt the agenda and minutes, and may enter executive session for hiring.
- Action on Title I Schoolwide Plan
- Action on Professional Boundaries Training
- Action on Special Revenues Final Budget
- Adoption of 08/16/2023 Regular Meeting Minutes
- Executive session for hiring
Chefornak ASB - Regular Meeting
This is the regular ASB (Associated Student Body) meeting for Chefornak, part of the Lower Kuskokwim School District. The agenda includes standard procedural items such as call to order, invocation, roll call, quorum, land acknowledgement, adoption of agenda and minutes, communications, reports, executive session, old and new business, action plan, and adjournment. No specific decisions or discussions are detailed in the agenda.
- Land acknowledgement statement
- People to be heard (3 min max)
- SA report
- Executive session
Mekoryuk ASB - Regular Meeting
The Nuniwarmiut School Advisory School Board is holding its regular monthly meeting. The board will discuss the open gym schedule, review the School Improvement Plan, and act on a member's resignation. It will also hear public comments and receive reports from the site administrator.
- Motion to accept 2023-2024 ASB Family Acknowledgement (carried)
- Motion to approve and accept Advisory School Board member resignation (carried)
- Discussion on student open gym dates
- School Improvement Plan Prioritization Review
- Fall Advisory School Board Election information
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The Lower Kuskokwim School District Board of Education met on September 18-19, 2023, to take action on several items, including approving a resolution for teacher housing in Napakiak, entering into multiple memoranda of agreement, and approving a budget revision. The board also received numerous informational reports on topics such as erosion updates, transportation, and fiscal status. The meeting included an executive session for legal matters.
- Approved Resolution 24-02 for Alaska Housing Finance Corporation duplex in Napakiak, up to $908,264
- Approved MOA with Alaska Statewide Mentor Project (UAF) up to $120,000 for 2023-24
- Approved MOA with Water Operations of Alaska up to $127,200 for water/wastewater services
- Approved purchase of prebuilt house from Yuut Elitnaurviat up to $200,000 total
- Postponed Yuut Basketball Association rental fee waiver to October 26, 2023 meeting
Atmautluak ASB - Regular Meeting
The Joann A. Alexie Memorial School Advisory School Board is holding a regular meeting with procedural items and action items. The board will vote to approve the August 15, 2023 minutes, adopt the agenda, and approve an ASB member resignation. The meeting also includes reports and informational items.
- Approval of ASB member resignation
- Adoption of August 15, 2023 minutes
- Adoption of the agenda
- SA Report
- FY23 ASB Action Plan
Chefornak ASB - Regular Meeting
This is a regular ASB (Associated Student Body) meeting of the Lower Kuskokwim School District in Chefornak, Alaska. The agenda is largely procedural, covering welcome, agenda and minutes adoption, and reports. The only substantive items are executive session discussions on hiring a Food Service Helper and an Intensive Needs Aide.
- Executive session: Hiring of Food Service Helper
- Executive session: Hiring of Intensive Needs Aide
- People to be Heard: New Teachers
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The Lower Kuskokwim School District Board of Education met in regular session on August 24-25, 2023, via Zoom and in Bethel. The board approved several action items, including allocating up to $1,000,000 in additional funds for the Bethel Campus Fire Pumphouse project, approving the revised FY 2025-2030 Capital Improvement Plan, entering into a $67,500 MOA with WestEd for the ANE grant, and approving CEE membership dues up to $23,000. The board also discussed COVID-19 protocols, AASB resolutions, board action plans, and a request from the Yuut Basketball Association.
- Allocated up to $1,000,000 additional funds for Bethel Campus Fire Pumphouse project
- Approved revised FY 2025-2030 Capital Improvement Plan
- Entered into MOA with WestEd for ANE grant sub-award up to $67,500 (Oct 1, 2023 - Sep 30, 2024)
- Approved 2023-2024 Coalition for Education Equity membership dues up to $23,000
- Approved final reading of BP 4112.5 and first readings of multiple board policies
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The Lower Kuskokwim School District Board Policy Committee will meet to review a range of board policies, including bylaws (BB 9000-9999), community relations (BP 1250), and student activity travel (AR 5131.8). The committee will discuss potential recommendations, such as allowing classified chaperone waivers for out-of-district travel and how to handle district airline miles. This is a discussion and review session, not a final decision-making meeting.
- Review of BB 9000-9999 Bylaws of the School Board
- Review of BP 1250 Volunteer Assistance
- Discussion of AR 5131.8 Student Activity Travel, including possible classified chaperone waivers
- Discussion on use of district airline miles
- Meeting held at LKSD Boardroom, 1004 Ron Edwards Way, Bethel, AK
Mekoryuk ASB - Regular Meeting
The Nuniwarmiut School Advisory School Board is holding its regular monthly meeting. They will vote on the school discipline plan and approve previous meeting minutes, and will discuss open gym dates and receive updates on the playground installation and staffing.
- Approval of Nuniwarmiut School Discipline Plan
- Discussion on student open gym dates
- Playground installation update
- Introduction of new certified staff
- ASB Conference in Bethel October 19-20
Mekoryuk ASB - Regular Meeting
The Nuniwarmiut School Advisory School Board held its regular monthly meeting on August 21, 2023. The board approved the Nuniwarmiut School Discipline Plan and the Classified Hiring Procedure Option 1, and discussed the open gym schedule, playground installation, fall ASB election, and an upcoming conference in Bethel. The meeting included procedural items such as agenda and minutes approval.
- Approved Nuniwarmiut School Discipline Plan (motion carried, 4 yeas)
- Approved Classified Hiring Procedure Option 1 (motion carried, 4 yeas)
- Introduced new certified staff members Ms. Grace Sammon and Mr. Devin Thurston
- Discussed open gym schedule and playground installation update
- Discussed fall ASB election and ASB conference in Bethel on October 19-20
Quinhagak ASB - Regular Meeting
The Kuinerrarmiut Elitnaurviat Advisory School Board will hold a regular meeting on August 16, 2023, at 5:00 P.M. in Quinhagak, AK. The agenda includes standard procedural items such as call to order, roll call, board member comments, public communications, adoption of the agenda and minutes, a site administrator report, staff introductions, and possible executive session topics. No major decisions or specific proposals are listed beyond routine approvals.
- Adoption of 05/03/2023 Regular Meeting Minutes
- Adoption of 08/07/2023 Executive Meeting Minutes
- Site Administrator (SA) Report
- Staff Introductions
- Possible executive session for administrator evaluation, student discipline, staff hiring, or board member discipline
Atmautluak ASB - Regular Meeting
The Joann A. Alexie Memorial School Advisory School Board (ASB) held a regular meeting on August 15, 2023, where it approved several action items, including the FY24 vision, mission, and school goals, hiring procedures, and the resignation of a board member. The board also adopted minutes from the May 8, 2023 meeting and the agenda. The meeting included procedural items such as call to order, roll call, and land acknowledgement, and informational reports on school activities and policies.
- Approved FY24 Vision, Mission, and School Goals
- Approved JAAMS Hiring Procedures
- Approved FY24 JAAMS Meetings, Conferences, & Events
- Approved resignation of ASB member Moses Pavilla Jr.
- Adopted minutes of May 8, 2023 regular meeting
Quinhagak ASB - Regular Meeting
The Kuinerrarmiut Elitnaurviat Advisory School Board will meet in a special session on August 7, 2023, at 5:00 P.M. in Quinhagak, Alaska. The agenda includes procedural items (call to order, quorum, agenda adoption) and an executive session to discuss hiring two School Community Advocates. The meeting is expected to adjourn after these items.
- Executive session to hire 2 School Community Advocates
- Special session of the Advisory School Board
- Meeting at Kuinerrarmiut Elitnaurviat in Quinhagak, AK
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The Lower Kuskokwim School District Board of Education is meeting in regular session to discuss and act on a range of items, including reports, consent agenda, and several action items. Key decisions include approving the purchase of a duplex for teacher housing in Mertarvik, a contract for sign language interpreters, and a resolution setting board member stipends.
- Approved purchase of Mertarvik Duplex from Newtok Village Council for up to $550,000 for teacher housing
- Approved contract with Pro Care Therapy for two Sign Language Interpreters for FY24, up to $229,500
- Approved MOA with University of Wisconsin for ANE QPP grant Year 2, up to $150,000
- Approved Resolution 24-01 setting board member stipends at $400/month plus $100 for travel months
- Approved per diem rate change for out-of-state travel to follow GSA rates
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The Lower Kuskokwim School District Board is holding a work session to discuss the Alaska Reads Act, a state initiative focused on reading improvement. The agenda includes only this discussion item along with procedural call to order and adjournment. No decisions or votes are scheduled.
- Discussion of Alaska Reads Act
- Review of AK Reads Act infographic and components
- Review of district reading intervention materials
- Review of K-3 MTSS checklist and IRIP template
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This is a work session of the Lower Kuskokwim School District Board. The agenda includes a call to order, a discussion item on board self-evaluation, and adjournment. No decisions or votes are listed; the main substantive item is the board's self-evaluation discussion.
- Board self-evaluation discussion
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The Lower Kuskokwim School District Board Policy Committee will meet at 5:30 PM on May 30, 2023, in the LKSD Boardroom and via Zoom. The agenda includes a call to order, a review of board policies, and adjournment. The policy review covers topics such as business operations, student activity travel, internet security, Title I programs, bilingual education, and advisory school boards. No votes or decisions are listed on the agenda.
- Review of BP 3000 Business & Non-Instruction Operations and related ARs
- Review of BP 5000 Students and AR 5131.8 Student Activity Travel
- Review of BP 6000 Instruction, including internet and Title I policies
- Review of BP 6174 Bilingual-Bicultural Education/English Language Learners
- Review of BP 8000 Advisory School Boards and BP 8234 Student Activity Travel
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The Lower Kuskokwim School District is holding a public hearing to discuss the FY24 District Operating Budget, the Indian Education Application, and the ESSER Funds. The meeting is scheduled for May 11, 2023, at 5:30 PM and will be conducted via Zoom. The agenda includes a discussion of the operating budget, the Indian Education application, and the ESSER budget, followed by adjournment.
- Public hearing for FY24 District Operating Budget
- Discussion of Indian Education Application
- Review of ESSER Funds budget
- Meeting held via Zoom (ID: 959 4044 6924)
Mekoryuk ASB - Regular Meeting
The Nuniwarmiut School Advisory School Board will hold its regular monthly meeting on May 8, 2023, at 7:00 PM in the Meeting Room at Nuniwarmiut School. The agenda includes procedural items (call to order, roll call, quorum), approval of the agenda and the April 5, 2023 meeting minutes, and a period for written public comments. Reports and discussions cover the site administrator's report, graduation details (scheduled for May 12, 2023), a translation project update, a playground installation update (including a Rural Development grant and contractor quotes), and a review of MAP Growth Data from winter and spring testing. The next meeting is scheduled for August 21, 2023.
- Graduation scheduled for May 12, 2023
- Playground installation: pursuing Rural Development grant, getting contractor quotes
- Translation project: final corrections on 3rd/4th grade Social Studies, Science books next
- Review of MAP Growth Data from winter and spring testing
- Next meeting set for August 21, 2023
Atmautluak ASB - Regular Meeting
The Joann A. Alexie Memorial School Advisory School Board (ASB) held a regular meeting on May 8, 2023, and took several actions. The board approved the 521 Capital Project Fund for an equipment storage building, approved a transportation equipment purchase, and approved artist Andrew Reid to complete artwork. The board also adopted minutes from previous meetings and the agenda, and adjourned, setting the next meeting for August 14, 2023.
- Approved JAAMS 521 Capital Project Fund for equipment storage building
- Approved Transportation Equipment Purchase
- Approved Artist Andrew Reid to complete artwork
- Adopted minutes from April 3 and April 26, 2023 meetings
- Set next meeting for August 14, 2023
Quinhagak ASB - Regular Meeting
The Kuinerrarmiut Elitnaurviat Advisory School Board will hold a regular meeting on May 3, 2023, at 5:00 PM in Quinhagak, AK. The agenda includes standard items such as call to order, roll call, board member comments, public communications, adoption of the agenda and minutes from previous meetings, a site administrator's report, and calendar approval. The meeting is largely procedural, with no specific policy or financial decisions listed.
- Adoption of minutes from 04/03/2023 regular meeting and 04/05/2023 and 04/07/2023 executive meetings
- Site Administrator's report (SA Report)
- Calendar approval as an action item
- Public comments limited to 3 minutes per person
- Possible executive session for topics like administrator evaluation, student discipline, or staff hiring
Atmautluak ASB - Regular Meeting
The Joann Alexie Memorial School Advisory School Board met in special session on April 26, 2023, at 10:30 AM. The board approved the agenda and took action on items resulting from an executive session, which included interviewing and recommending a classified staff hire. The meeting adjourned at 10:47 AM.
- Approved agenda as written (motion by Christopher Nicholai Sr, second by Moses Pavilla Jr)
- Approved actions resulting from executive session (motion by Moses Pavilla Jr, second by Christopher Nicholai Sr)
- Executive session discussion: interviewing and recommendation of classified staff hire (BP 8242)
- Information items: FY23 ASB Action Plan, JAAMS Vision/Mission/Goals, Mega Data Dashboard, FY23 Master Calendar, COVID-19 protocols, discipline plans, meetings/events, working agreements
- Adjourned at 10:47 AM
Quinhagak ASB - Regular Meeting
The Kuinerrarmiut Elitnaurviat Advisory School Board will hold a special executive session on April 7, 2023, at 10:00 A.M. in Quinhagak, Alaska. The agenda includes procedural items (call to order, quorum, agenda adoption) and an executive session to interview a site administrator candidate. The meeting is otherwise limited to adjournment.
- Executive session to interview SA (site administrator) candidate
- Special session postponed from April 6 to April 7, 2023
- Standard executive session purposes listed (evaluation, discipline, hiring, etc.)
Bethel ASB - Regular Meeting
The Bethel ASB is holding a special meeting to discuss and potentially approve the FY24 budgets for ME, GJE, and BRHS. The agenda also includes interviewing and recommending a candidate for the ME Principal position. The meeting is primarily procedural, with roll call and quorum establishment, followed by discussion and action on the budgets.
- FY24 budget discussion for ME, GJE, and BRHS
- FY24 budget approval for ME, GJE, and BRHS
- ME Principal candidate interview and recommendation
Mekoryuk ASB - Regular Meeting
The Nuniwarmiut School Advisory School Board will hold its regular monthly meeting on April 5, 2023, at 7:00 PM. The board will consider approving the FY 2024 budget and the SY 2024 school calendar, and will hear reports and public comments.
- FY 2024 Budget Approval/521 Request (Action)
- SY 2024 School Calendar Approval (Action)
- Approval of March 14, 2023 meeting minutes
- Student Open Gym Dates (Discussion)
- ASB Action Plan - May words (Discussion)
Chefornak ASB - Regular Meeting
The Chefornak ASB is holding a regular meeting with standard procedural items (welcome, agenda adoption, minutes, communications, reports). The substantive items are an executive session on hiring a library aide and filling a vacant ASB seat, plus new business on the 2023-24 school calendar and senior trip travel.
- Executive session: hiring of classified personnel (Library Aide)
- Executive session: vacant ASB seat
- New business: 2023-24 school calendar
- New business: senior trip travel
Kipnuk ASB - Regular Meeting
The Chief Paul Memorial School Advisory School Board will hold a regular meeting on March 22, 2023, at 5:00 p.m. in Kipnuk, AK. The agenda includes routine items such as roll call, adoption of minutes, and old business, but also allows for an executive session to discuss specific personnel, disciplinary, and board member issues. The next meetings are scheduled for April 5 and May 3, 2023.
- Possible executive session for evaluation of site administrator (BP 8244)
- Possible executive session for student disciplinary action or truancy (BP 8235, BP 5113)
- Possible executive session for classified staff hire interview (BP 8242)
- Possible executive session for disciplining or removing ASB members (BP 8370, 8210, BP 8133.1)
- Review of school events calendar
Atmautluak ASB - Regular Meeting
The Joann A. Alexie Memorial School Advisory School Board will hold a regular meeting, open to the public, with possible executive session items including administrator evaluation, student discipline, and staff hiring. The board will also adopt minutes from February 14, 2023, and receive reports and information items.
- Possible executive session on Site Administrator evaluation (BP 8244)
- Possible executive session on student disciplinary action or truancy (BP 8235, BP 5113)
- Possible executive session on classified staff hire recommendation (BP 8242)
- Adoption of February 14, 2023, meeting minutes
- Public testimony allowed in-person or via email, limited to 3 minutes
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The Lower Kuskokwim School District Board of Education is holding a work session to discuss best practices and receive information on the AK Reads Act. The meeting is procedural and informational, with no decisions listed on the agenda.
- Discussion of best practices
- Information on AK Reads Act
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The Lower Kuskokwim School District Board Policy Committee is meeting to review a large list of board policies and administrative regulations, covering areas like community relations, instruction, and school facilities. This is a discussion item, not a final decision. The meeting is procedural and focused on policy review.
- Review of BP 1330 Use of School Facilities and related permit form
- Review of BP 6000 series on instruction, including curriculum, graduation requirements, and testing
- Review of policies on school safety, including crisis response, fire drills, and pandemic emergencies
- Review of special education policies (BP 6159, 6172) and related procedures
- Review of internet and technology policies (BP 6161.4)
Chefornak ASB - Regular Meeting
This is the agenda for the Chefornak ASB regular meeting on February 16, 2023. The agenda includes standard procedural items such as call to order, invocation, roll call, adoption of agenda and minutes, communications, reports, and new business. No specific decisions or discussions are detailed in the agenda text.
- New business item listed as 'Josh' with no further details
- SA Report under reports section
- Executive session scheduled
- Action plan and next meeting items on agenda
Atmautluak ASB - Regular Meeting
The Joann A. Alexie Memorial School Advisory School Board will hold a regular meeting, potentially entering executive session to discuss site administrator evaluation, student disciplinary actions, classified staff hiring, and board member discipline. The board will also adopt minutes from January 24, 2023, and hear reports and public testimony.
- Executive session topics: site administrator evaluation, student discipline/truancy, classified staff hire, board member discipline, ASB member removal
- Adoption of January 24, 2023, meeting minutes
- Introduction of student teacher Evan Hunchar
- Presentation by Mr. Behselich and students on LKSD JH Science Fair Project
- Public testimony allowed in-person or via email, limited to 3 minutes
Mekoryuk ASB - Regular Meeting
The Nuniwarmiut Advisory School Board will hold its regular monthly meeting on February 13, 2023, at 7:00 PM in the Meeting Room at Nuniwarmiut School. The agenda includes procedural items (call to order, roll call, agenda and minutes approval), public comments, a site administrator's report, and discussions on old and new business. Key items include reviewing emergency crisis response protocols and LKSD Board Policies 8132 and 8134, plus updates on cultural activities outings.
- Review of Emergency Crisis Response Protocols
- Review of LKSD Board Policies 8132 and 8134
- Cultural Activities Outings Update
- Student Open Gym Dates (old business)
- ASB Action Plan - March words (old business)
Chefornak ASB - Regular Meeting
This is the agenda for the Chefornak ASB regular meeting on January 19, 2023. It lists standard procedural items such as call to order, invocation, roll call, adoption of agenda and minutes, communications, reports, and new/old business. No specific decisions or discussions are detailed in the agenda.
- Call to order and invocation
- Roll call and establishment of quorum
- Adoption of agenda and minutes
- Communications: written and people to be heard
- SA report
Regular Board Meeting template - OLD
The Lower Kuskokwim School District Board of Education held a regular meeting on January 19, 2023, via Zoom and in Bethel. The board approved several action items, including a $30,000 contract with the Mohr/Mulder Team for lobbying services, 2023 legislative priorities, student travel requests, position specification revisions, and policy revisions. The board also moved into executive session to discuss personnel matters and the superintendent's evaluation. The meeting included reports from schools, the YKHC, and the superintendent, and the board approved the consent agenda and rescheduled the March meeting.
- Approved contract with Mohr/Mulder Team for lobbying services up to $30,000 for 2023
- Approved 2023 legislative priorities: BSA increase, teacher recruitment/retention, school construction funding
- Approved student travel for Toksook Bay Senior trip to San Francisco and Quinhagak School trip to University of Alaska Fairbanks
- Approved position specification revisions for Associate Teacher V and Permanent Substitute Teacher
- Approved final reading of multiple board policies (AR 4118, BP 5131.3, etc.)
Quinhagak ASB - Regular Meeting
The Kuinerrarmiut Elitnaurviat Advisory School Board will hold a regular meeting on January 18, 2023, at 5:00 PM in Quinhagak, AK. The agenda includes standard items such as call to order, roll call, board member comments, communications, adoption of agenda and minutes, a report from the site administrator, and an action item to amend an activity form. The board may also enter executive session to discuss personnel, student discipline, or other permitted topics.
- Possible executive session for personnel, student discipline, or staff hiring
- Action item: Amend Activity Form
- Report from Site Administrator Mr. Mills
- Public comments limited to 3 minutes per person
- Adoption of agenda and last meeting minutes
Regular Board Meeting template - OLD
The Lower Kuskokwim School District Board of Education Executive Committee is meeting to conduct the superintendent's evaluation in executive session. The agenda includes only procedural items: call to order, the evaluation, and adjournment.
- Superintendent's evaluation (executive session, action item)
- Meeting held via Zoom and in person at LKSD Superintendent's Office, Room 240, 1004 Ron Edwards Way, Bethel, AK
Quinhagak ASB - Regular Meeting
The Kuinerrarmiut Elitnaurviat Advisory School Board will hold a special session to discuss a proposed trip to the University of Alaska Fairbanks, presented by Mr. Dorsey. The agenda also includes standard procedural items such as establishing a quorum, setting the next meeting date, and adjournment.
- Action item: UAF trip proposed by Mr. Dorsey
- Next meeting scheduled for January 18, 2023 at 5:00 P.M.
- Special session at Kuinerrarmiut Elitnaurviat in Quinhagak, Alaska