Lower Kuskokwim School District public meetings in 2025
28 substantive meetings from 2025, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Chefornak ASB - Regular Meeting
The Chefornak Advisory School Board will meet to discuss the school calendar for fiscal year 2025-26 and revisions to the mission and vision statements. The board may also enter an executive session to select two Intensive Needs Aides.
- FY25-26 School Calendar
- Mission Statement & Vision Revision
- Selection of two Intensive Needs Aides
Main Governing Board - Special Meeting
The Lower Kuskokwim School District Board of Education is meeting to discuss the preferred characteristics of a new superintendent and related contract parameters. The board will also take action on meeting dates.
- Discussion of preferred characteristics for new superintendent
- Discussion of contract parameters
- Action item regarding meeting dates
Main Governing Board - Regular Meeting
The Lower Kuskokwim School District Board of Education will hold a regular meeting on December 11–12, 2025, in Bethel, AK, with potential executive session discussions. The board will review reports from schools, human resources, capital projects, and air quality, as well as consider action items including grant acceptances, hardware renewals, and policy revisions.
- $1400 BSA increase request in 2025 legislative priorities
- OneLink Allot Hardware and Software Renewal Agreement
- Resolution 26-07: Accept $26-001 EED Grant for William N. Miller School replacement in Napakiak
- Lobbyist contract renewal (Mohr Co.)
- Policy revisions for volunteer assistance, student travel, and remote work
Atmautluak ASB - Regular Meeting
The Atmautluak ASB will hold its regular December 2025 meeting to conduct procedural business including adopting minutes, approving the agenda, and receiving reports. No substantive decisions or new items are listed on the agenda.
- Adoption of November 25, 2025 meeting minutes
- Adoption of December 8, 2025 meeting agenda
Main Governing Board - Board Committee Meeting
The Lower Kuskokwim School District Board Policy Committee will meet to review and discuss various board policies. These items include updates to administrative regulations and board policies regarding school operations and student conduct.
- Review of AR 1250 Volunteer Assistance and AR 1260 Visits to the Schools
- Review of AR/BP 4180/4280/4380 Residency and Remote Work
- Review of BP 5111 Admission and BP 5117 Student Classroom Assignments
- Review of BP 5138 Student Possession & Use of Portable Electronic Devices
- Proposed removal of AR 6181 and BP 6181 Charter School policies to be replaced with Model Charter School Policy Series
Chefornak ASB - Regular Meeting
The Chefornak Advisory School Board will hold a regular meeting on November 21, 2025, at Chaputnguak School. The board may enter an executive session to evaluate the Site Administrator, discuss student discipline, classified staff hiring, or disciplinary actions against board members. The meeting includes routine items like adopting minutes and revising the mission statement.
- Executive session to evaluate Site Administrator (BP 8244)
- Possible executive session for student disciplinary actions (BP 8235, BP 5113)
- Possible executive session for classified staff hiring (BP 8242)
- Possible executive session for board member discipline (BP 8370, BP 8210)
- Possible executive session for removal of ASB member (BP 8133.1)
Main Governing Board - Regular Meeting
The Lower Kuskokwim School District Board of Education will meet in regular session on October 29, 2025. Key action items include a resolution to donate two trailers from Nelson Island School in Toksook Bay for use as emergency shelters for families displaced by Typhoon Halong, and consideration of memoranda of agreement with the Alaska Council of School Administrators and Water Operations of Alaska. The board will also hear reports on the typhoon's impact, an audit, and school updates, and will conduct executive session discussions on student representative interviews and assistant superintendent contracts.
- Resolution 26-06 to donate two trailers from Nelson Island School in Toksook Bay as emergency shelters for Typhoon Halong displaced families
- MOA with Alaska Council of School Administrators for Building Bridges for Indigenous Children Grant
- MOA with Water Operations of Alaska for FY26
- Audit report presentation (LKSD Revised Draft LTB 2025 and FS 2025)
- Personnel actions for classified and certified staff (September and October 2025)
Main Governing Board - Board Work Session
The Lower Kuskokwim School District Board of Education is holding a work session with no listed action items. The agenda includes professional boundaries training and board orientation. No decisions or public hearings are scheduled.
- Professional Boundaries Training
- Board Orientation
Main Governing Board - Special Meeting
The Lower Kuskokwim School District Board of Education is meeting to discuss the impacts of Typhoon Halong on students, staff, and facilities. The board will consider actions regarding school closures and student placement options.
- Proposed temporary closure of the Kipnuk School
- Proposed Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) with Anchorage School District
- Discussion on using schools as community shelters
- Discussion on displaced teachers and Education Support Professionals (ESPs)
- Review of school facility conditions and clean-up team availability
Chefornak ASB - Regular Meeting
The Chefornak Advisory School Board will hold a regular meeting to swear in a new member and elect a Chairman and Vice Chairman. The board will also consider a trip plan request for the Class of 2026 seniors.
- Oath of office for newly elected ASB member
- Election of a Chairman
- Election of a Vice Chairman
- Class of 2026 Seniors Trip Plan Request
- 2025 ASB Election Results report
Mekoryuk ASB - Regular Meeting
The Nuniwarmiut Advisory School Board will meet in regular session on October 8, 2025. After establishing a quorum, the board may move into executive session to discuss site administrator evaluation, student disciplinary action, classified staff hiring, board member discipline, or removal. The agenda also includes swearing in new members, electing officers, public comment, and reports.
- Possible executive session for site administrator evaluation (BP 8244)
- Possible executive session for student disciplinary action (BP 8235) or truancy (BP 5113)
- Possible executive session for classified staff hire recommendation (BP 8242)
- Possible executive session for board member discipline (BP 8370, 8210) or removal (BP 8133.1)
- Acknowledgement of employment of immediate family members
Chefornak ASB - Regular Meeting
The Chefornak Advisory School Board will meet in regular session at Chaputnguak School. The board may enter executive session to discuss site administrator evaluation, student discipline, classified staff hiring, and board member discipline. Action items include a revision to the FY26 school calendar, a method for hiring classified personnel, and Title 1 Schoolwide Plan documentation.
- Possible executive session for site administrator evaluation (BP 8244)
- Possible executive session for student disciplinary action (BP 8235) or truancy (BP 5113)
- Revision of FY26 School Calendar
- ASB hiring method for classified personnel
- Title 1 Schoolwide Plan documentation
Main Governing Board - Regular Meeting
The Lower Kuskokwim School District Board will meet on September 16, 2025, to discuss and act on several items, including a negotiated agreement with the LKAA, a memorandum of agreement with Rising Tide, and the AASB call for resolutions. The board will also hear reports on plant facilities, quarterly finances, and district enrollment numbers.
- Ratification of LKAA Negotiated Agreement (executive session)
- MOA with Rising Tide
- AASB Call for Resolutions and Board of Directors nominations
- Plant Facilities Semi-Annual/Summer Project Audit Report
- Quarterly Fiscal Report
Main Governing Board - Board Work Session
The Lower Kuskokwim School District Board of Education will hold a work session to discuss the Strategic Key Measures Review, based on a document covering 2022-2025. No decisions are scheduled; the meeting is a discussion-only session.
- Strategic Key Measures Review (LKSD KeyMeasures22-25Updated091125.pdf)
Main Governing Board - Regular Meeting
The Lower Kuskokwim School District Board will consider accepting a Capital Improvement Grant for the Newtok Relocation/Replacement K-12 School in Mertarvik. Other action items include a contract renewal with Lexia for the CORE 5 program, a gym repair for Bethel Regional High School, and a food services contract. The board will also enter executive session to discuss personnel, Platinum School, and financial matters related to the BRHS gym structure.
- Resolution 26-05: Acceptance of Capital Improvement Grant and commitment of participating share for Newtok Relocation/Replacement K-12 School in Mertarvik (DEED Grant #26-002)
- MOA with Lexia for CORE 5 contract renewal
- BRHS Gym Repair discussion
- FY27 Capital Improvement Plan and EED Six-Year Plan revision
- Food Services Contract FS-800-01
Main Governing Board - Regular Meeting
The Lower Kuskokwim School District Board of Education will meet to discuss school facility grants and personnel actions. The board is deciding on the acceptance of DEED grants for two school replacement projects. Other agenda items include board member stipends and the 2025-2026 action plans.
- Resolution 26-03: DEED Grant #25-029 for Phase 1 Nelson Island School Replacement, Toksook Bay
- Resolution 26-04: DEED Grant #25-001 for Newtok Relocation/Replacement K-12 School, Mertarvik
- Resolution 26-01 and 26-02 regarding Board Member and Student Representative stipends
- Personnel actions for May, June, and July 2025
- Revision of the Meal Counter position specification
Main Governing Board - Regular Meeting
The Board of Education will meet to provide final approval for the FY26 District Operating Budgets and set the FY26 meeting schedule. The board will also consider several service contracts for therapy and psychology services for the 2025-2026 school year.
- Final approval of FY26 District Operating Budgets
- MOAs for therapy and psychology services with Beyond Boundaries, Huddle Up, Tele Teachers, Lift School Psychology, and Outreach Therapy
- RFP for Eek Teacher Housing roof repair
- Approval of the Consolidated School Safety Guide (CSSG)
- FY27 CIP EED Six-Year Plan approval
Main Governing Board - Board Work Session
The Lower Kuskokwim School District Board of Education will hold a work session to discuss board self-evaluation and set goals for the 2025-2026 school year. The meeting includes review of board action plans and listening session materials. No votes or decisions are scheduled; this is a discussion-only session.
- Board Self Evaluation discussion
- Board Goals for 2025-2026
- Review of Board Action Plans 2024-2025
- Listening Sessions FY25 materials
Main Governing Board - Special Meeting
The Lower Kuskokwim School District Board of Education will vote on two action items: approving fee proposals for architectural and engineering services for FY27 Capital Improvement Project condition surveys, and renewing the Zoom contract for the 2025-2026 school year at a cost not to exceed $62,866.99. The meeting will also include public comment and may enter executive session for confidential matters.
- Vote on fee proposals for FY27 Capital Improvement Project condition surveys
- Zoom contract renewal for FY25/26 at up to $62,866.99
- Public comment limited to agenda items (3 minutes max)
- Possible executive session for financial, personnel, or confidential matters
Main Governing Board - Board Committee Meeting
The Lower Kuskokwim School District Board Policy Committee will meet to discuss specific board policies. The meeting focuses on the use of school facilities and student activity travel.
- Discussion of AR 1330 Use of School Facilities
- Discussion of AR 5131.8 Student Activity Travel
- Discussion of BP 5131.8 Student Activity Travel
Main Governing Board - Board Committee Meeting
The Lower Kuskokwim School District Board is holding a public hearing on Tuesday, May 6, 2025, to discuss the FY26 District-Wide Operating Budget, the Indian Education Application, and ESSER Funds. Presentations will be given by Business Manager Gary Fredericks and Mike Gehman, followed by questions.
- FY26 District-Wide Operating Budget presented by Business Manager Gary Fredericks
- Indian Education Application presented by Mike Gehman
- ESSER funds review
- Public hearing via Zoom and in the LKSD Boardroom in Bethel, AK
Main Governing Board - Regular Meeting
The Lower Kuskokwim School District Board will hold a regular meeting on April 23-24, 2025. Action items include a second reading and vote on FY26 budget assumptions, approval of out-of-district student trip requests, and a budget revision. The board will also discuss a memorandum of agreement for EAP services and a university communication letter.
- FY26 Budget Assumptions - 2nd Reading and vote
- Out of District Student Trip Requests (Akiuk, Kwigillingok, Mertarvik)
- Budget Revision (item 519)
- MOA - EAP Services
- University Communication Letter regarding NSS Reorg
Main Governing Board - Special Meeting
The Lower Kuskokwim School District Board of Education is meeting in a workshop session. The agenda includes a welcome, introductions, a land acknowledgement, and a discussion with the superintendent. No decisions or votes are scheduled.
- Board Superintendent Workshop discussion
Main Governing Board - Special Meeting
The LKSD Board of Education will vote on five out-of-district student trip requests, an employment waiver, 2025 AASB membership dues, a $68,000 van purchase, and a $100,000 prebuilt house purchase. Public comment is limited to items on the agenda.
- Vote on student trips to Indianapolis, San Francisco, Orlando, New York City, and Anchorage
- Employment waiver for Deric Tinker (spouse on school ASB)
- 2025 AASB membership dues up to $25,398.20
- Purchase of a 2025 Ford Transit Van XL not to exceed $68,000
- Purchase of a prebuilt house from Yuut not to exceed $100,000
Main Governing Board - Regular Meeting
The Lower Kuskokwim School District Board will consider approving a $1,092,000 housing build in Kasigluk-Akiuk, renewing Cisco IT contracts totaling over $330,000, and approving a $166,159 janitorial contract. The board will also hold executive sessions on an early graduation request and financial matters related to Kipusvik.
- Kasigluk-Akiuk teacher housing project grant (AHFC THP-23-LKS-1) up to $1,092,000
- Cisco Smartnet contract renewal not to exceed $118,565.01
- Cisco call manager/cluster replacement bid not to exceed $108,063.00
- 2025-2026 janitorial bid with KC Supply not to exceed $166,159.76
- Resolution 25-06 to help preserve Alaska Native Science and Engineering Program
Main Governing Board - Special Meeting
The Lower Kuskokwim School District Board of Education will meet to review and vote on multiple student travel requests. These items include basketball, wrestling, JROTC, and senior class trips.
- GJE Basketball tournament request to Anchorage, AK
- BRHS National Wrestling Championships trip to Virginia Beach, VA
- BRHS JROTC Waianae Student Trip Request to Oahu, HI
- Tununak Graduating Senior Student Trip Request to New York State
- Kipnuk Graduating Senior Student Trip Request to Orlando, Florida
Main Governing Board - Regular Meeting
The Lower Kuskokwim School District Board will consider approving two major housing projects: an AVTEC house for up to $400,000 and a Kasigluk-Akiuk housing build for up to $875,000. The board will also vote on a $9,191 grant match for a Bethel Campus fire pump house, renew software and firewall agreements, and ratify an Oscarville ASB appointment. The meeting includes reports from schools, transportation, safety, and the superintendent, plus a closed executive session for the superintendent's evaluation.
- Vote on AVTEC housing construction not to exceed $400,000
- Vote on Kasigluk-Akiuk housing build totaling up to $875,000
- Resolution 25-05 accepting DEED grant #25-013 for Bethel Campus fire pump house with $9,191 local share
- 3-year VMware licensing agreement not to exceed $33,600 per year
- 3-year Sophos firewall maintenance renewal not to exceed $66,297.58
Main Governing Board - Special Meeting
The Lower Kuskokwim School District Board will hold a special meeting to consider and vote on the FY25 legislative priorities and to address a vacancy on the AASB Board of Directors. The meeting is limited to these agenda items.
- Approve FY25 LKSD Board Legislative Priorities
- Consider AASB Board of Directors 2025 vacancy and nomination