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Kenai Peninsula Borough School District, AK

Kenai Peninsula Borough School District   AK average (US Census ACS)
Population59,843
Per-capita income$42,899
Median home value$297,500

Distrito escolar

Reuniones recientes

Mon Jun 1, 2026

Board of Education Work Sessions

La Junta discute recortes presupuestarios del FY27 y revisión del currículo

La Junta de Educación del Distrito Escolar del Borough de Kenai Peninsula llevará a cabo sesiones de trabajo sobre el presupuesto del FY27, incluyendo escenarios de reducción y un posible financiamiento estatal único. También revisarán una propuesta de actualización del currículo de estudios sociales de K-12 alineada con los estándares de Alaska de 2024. Un período de discusión de la junta permite a los miembros proponer nuevos puntos del orden del día. La reunión está abierta al público únicamente para escuchar.

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Mon Jun 1, 2026

REVISED Board of Education Meeting

La Junta revisará los acuerdos de arrendamiento escolar 2026-2027

La Junta de Educación del Distrito Escolar del Borough de Kenai Peninsula se reúne para escuchar informes, incluidos los informes financieros de abril y los acuerdos de arrendamiento para el año escolar 2026-2027. La junta también recibirá comentarios públicos sobre temas que no estén en la agenda e informes del superintendente, del representante estudiantil y de diversas agencias. No se han programado acciones importantes más allá de la aprobación de la agenda de la reunión.

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Mon Jun 1, 2026

Board of Education Charter School Oversight Committee Meeting

El comité de supervisión de escuelas chárter revisará 5 escuelas chárter

El Comité de Supervisión de Escuelas Chárter de la Junta de Educación del Distrito Escolar del Borough de Kenai Peninsula se reunirá el 1 de junio de 2026 para realizar revisiones anuales de cinco escuelas chárter: Aurora Borealis, Fireweed, Kaleidoscope, Soldotna Montessori y Tułen. La reunión también incluye puntos procesales como la convocatoria al orden, el pase de lista, la aprobación de la agenda y la aprobación de las notas de la reunión del 12 de enero de 2026. El público puede escuchar a través de Zoom o teléfono.

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Mon Jun 1, 2026

Board of Education Finance Committee Meeting

El comité de finanzas discutirá recortes del presupuesto del Año Fiscal 27 y fondos estatales

El Comité de Finanzas del Consejo de Educación discutirá escenarios de reducción del presupuesto del Año Fiscal 27 y posibles fondos estatales de una sola vez. La reunión también incluye elementos procedimentales rutinarios: llamada a la orden, lista de asistencia, aprobación del orden del día y aprobación de las actas de la reunión del 23 de marzo de 2026.

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Mon Jun 1, 2026

REVISED Board of Education Special Meeting-Informal Hearing & Negotiations

La Junta discutirá las negociaciones de contratos de empleados en sesión ejecutiva

La Junta de Educación del Distrito Escolar del Borough de Kenai Peninsula llevó a cabo una reunión especial que incluyó una sesión ejecutiva para las negociaciones de contratos de empleados. Una audiencia informal programada originalmente fue retirada después de que el empleado retirara la solicitud. La junta aprobó la agenda revisada y votó por entrar en sesión ejecutiva para las negociaciones.

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Mon May 4, 2026

REVISED Board of Education Meeting

La Junta escuchará informes escolares y revisará las finanzas de marzo

La Junta de Educación del Distrito Escolar del Borough de Kenai Peninsula se reunirá el 4 de mayo de 2026 para una reunión de negocios regular. La agenda incluye informes informativos de Homer Middle School y K-Beach Elementary School, el reconocimiento de la representante estudiantil y un informe del superintendente. La junta también recibirá los informes financieros de marzo y el informe de transferencia presupuestaria del tercer trimestre para su revisión, pero no se enumeran partidas de acción importantes ni votaciones sobre cambios de política.

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✓ Decidido: Board approves Marathon and Tulen grade configuration changes

The Board approved grade configuration changes for Marathon and Tulen Charter Schools and tentatively approved a healthcare agreement with the KPEA and KPESA bargaining teams. The meeting also approved the consent agenda, which included contracts and policy readings.

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            Board of Education Meeting May 4, 2026    Meeting Minutes-Approved (06-01-2026)   Kenai Peninsula Borough School District 148 N. Binkley St., Soldotna, AK 99669       Meeting Location: Betty J. Glick Assembly Chambers 144 N. Binkley Street Soldotna Alaska    Zoom ID: 708 024 188 https://zoom.us/j/708024188       1. Opening Activities A. Call to Order President Tauriainen called the meeting to order at 6:02 p.m.   B. Pledge of Allegiance/National Anthem/Alaska Flag Song The K-Beach Elementary students lead the recital of the Pledge of Allegiance.   C. District Mission Statement Ms. Vadla read the district mission statement.   D. Roll Call 8 Board Members Present: Board Member Cizek Vice President Daugharty Board Member Douthit Board Member MacRae Board Member Vadla Board Member VanBuskirk Board Member Waddell President Tauriainen Student Representative, Miss Shania Weathers Board Members Absent: Board Member Truesdell A quorum was established. Others present were: Superintendent Holland Assistant Superintendent Dendurent Human Resources Executive Director Crabtree Finance Director Voivedich Elementary & Secondary Education Director Graham Information Services Director Soderquist Student Support Services Director Kelly     E. Approval [Excerpt truncated on this listing page; use the official record for the full text.]
Mon May 4, 2026

Board of Education Special Meeting-Negotiations

La Junta entrará en sesión ejecutiva para negociaciones de contratos de empleados

Esta es una reunión especial de la Junta de Educación del Distrito Escolar del Borough de Kenai Peninsula centrada en negociaciones. La junta votó entrar en sesión ejecutiva para discutir negociaciones de contratos de empleados, citando el estatuto de Alaska que permite sesiones cerradas para asuntos que afectarían adversamente las finanzas del distrito. La reunión consistió, por lo demás, en elementos procesales y el cierre de la sesión.

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✓ Decidido: Board approved agenda and entered executive session for contract negotiations

The Board of Education approved the meeting agenda and entered an executive session to discuss employee contract negotiations. No final decisions were made regarding the negotiations.

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          Board of Education Special Meeting-Negotiations May 4, 2026   Special Meeting Minutes-Approved (06-01-2026)   Kenai Peninsula Borough School District 148 N. Binkley St., Soldotna, AK 99669       Meeting Location: Betty J. Glick Assembly Chambers 144 N. Binkley Street Soldotna Alaska    Zoom ID: 708 024 188 https://zoom.us/j/708024188       1. Opening Activities A. Call to Order President Tauriainen called the meeting to order at 1:00 p.m.   B. Pledge of Allegiance/National Anthem/Alaska Flag Song The Pledge of Allegiance was recited.     C. District Mission Statement Ms. Cizek read the district mission statement.     D. Roll Call 8 Board Members Present: Board Member Cizek Vice President Daugharty Board Member Douthit Board Member MacRae Board Member Vadla Board Member VanBuskirk Board Member Waddell President Tauriainen Board Members Absent: Board Member Truesdell A quorum was established. Others present were: Superintendent Holland Assistant Superintendent Dendurent Human Resources Executive Director Crabtree Finance Director Voivedich Information Services Director Soderquist Student Support Services Director Kelly     E. Approval of Agenda Move to approve the May 4, 2026 Special Meeting agenda as presented.   MOTION: Motion by [Excerpt truncated on this listing page; use the official record for the full text.]
Mon May 4, 2026

Board of Education Work Sessions

La Junta analiza el plan de capital a seis años y la actualización del presupuesto

La Junta de Educación del Distrito Escolar del Borough de Kenai Peninsula lleva a cabo una sesión de trabajo para analizar el presupuesto preliminar del FY27, establecer prioridades para el plan de capital a seis años (FY2028-2033) que afecta la elegibilidad de los fondos estatales, revisar los cambios propuestos al manual de KPSAA, incluyendo aumentos de tarifas, y recibir una actualización legislativa. Todos los puntos son solo para discusión sin votaciones formales.

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✓ Decidido: District board held a discussion-only work session with no votes or approvals recorded.

Board members reviewed a budget update, Planet Youth Homer safety data, a six-year plan, the KPSAA union handbook, and revised legislative updates during this work session. The agenda was structured for discussion and information sharing only. No motions were made or voted on.

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  Board of Education Work Sessions (Monday, May 4, 2026) Generated by Nikkol Sipes on Wednesday, May 6, 2026 Members present Kelley Cizek, Tim Daugharty, Sarah Douthit, Dianne MacRae, Jason Tauriainen, Patti Truesdell, Penny Vadla, Mica VanBuskirk, Ash-Lee Waddell Meeting called to order at 6:19 PM 1. Work Sessions Discussion, Information: A. Budget Update   Discussion, Information: B. Planet Youth Homer Data Presentation     Discussion, Information: C. Six Year Plan     Discussion, Information: D. KPSAA Handbook Review     Discussion, Information: E. Legislative Update Revised     2. Board Discussion   Discussion: A. Board Discussion   3. Work Sessions Video   Information: A. Work Sessions Video 05-04-2026  
Mon Apr 6, 2026

Board of Education Special Meeting-Level III Grievance Hearing & Negotiations

La Junta lleva a cabo una audiencia de agravios y conversaciones contractuales en sesión ejecutiva

La Junta de Educación del Distrito Escolar del Borough de Kenai Peninsula está llevando a cabo una reunión especial para realizar una Audiencia de Agravios de Nivel III y para discutir las negociaciones del contrato de los empleados, ambas en sesión ejecutiva cerrada al público. La agenda también incluye los elementos de apertura estándar y la aprobación.

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✓ Decidido: Board held executive sessions for grievance and negotiations

The Board of Education met to discuss a Level III Grievance Hearing and employee contract negotiations in closed session. No public decisions were made during the meeting.

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  Board of Education Special Meeting-Level III Grievance Hearing & Negotiations April 6, 2026   Special Meeting Minutes-Approved (05-04-2026)   Kenai Peninsula Borough School District 148 N. Binkley St., Soldotna, AK 99669       Meeting Location: 600 E. Fairview Ave. Homer, AK 99603 Homer High School Theater   Zoom ID: 708 024 188 https://zoom.us/j/708024188     1. Opening Activities A. Call to Order President Tauriainen called the meeting to order at 1:04 p.m.   B. Pledge of Allegiance/National Anthem/Alaska Flag Song The Pledge of Allegiance was recited.   C. District Mission Statement Ms. Douthit read the district mission statement.   D. Roll Call 9 Board Members Present: Board Member Cizek (attended virtually) Vice President Daugharty Board Member Douthit Board Member MacRae Board Member Truesdell Board Member Vadla Board Member VanBuskirk Board Member Waddell President Tauriainen A quorum was established. Others present were: Superintendent Holland Assistant Superintendent Dendurent Human Resources Executive Director Crabtree Finance Director Voivedich   E. Approval of Agenda MOTION: Move to approve the April 6, 2026 Special Meeting agenda as presented.   Motion by Penny Vadla, second by Ash-Lee Waddell. Final Resolution: Motion Carried Yes: Kelley Cizek, Tim Daugharty, Sarah Douthit, [Excerpt truncated on this listing page; use the official record for the full text.]
Mon Apr 6, 2026

REVISED Board of Education Meeting

Reunión de la Junta de Educación del Distrito Escolar de Kenai Peninsula Borough

La Junta de Educación recibirá informes escolares de las escuelas K-Selo, Vosnesenka y McNeil Canyon. La reunión incluye una revisión de los informes financieros de febrero y un informe de la Superintendente Holland.

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✓ Decidido: Board approves permanent closure of River City Academy, Seward Middle, and Sterling Elementary

The Board of Education approved the permanent closure of three schools effective June 30, 2026. The decisions included River City Academy, Seward Middle School, and Sterling Elementary School.

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  Board of Education Meeting April 6, 2026    Meeting Minutes-Approved (05-04-2026)   Kenai Peninsula Borough School District 148 N. Binkley St., Soldotna, AK 99669     Meeting Location: 600 E. Fairview Ave. Homer, AK 99603 Homer High School Theater   Zoom ID: 708 024 188 https://zoom.us/j/708024188   1. Opening Activities A. Call to Order President Tauriainen called the meeting to order at 6:03 p.m.   B. Pledge of Allegiance/National Anthem/Alaska Flag Song The Homer Swing Choir performed the National Anthem.   C. District Mission Statement Mr. Daugharty read the district mission statement.   D. Roll Call 9 Board Members Present: Board Member Cizek (attended virtually) Vice President Daugharty Board Member Douthit Board Member MacRae Board Member Truesdell Board Member Vadla Board Member VanBuskirk Board Member Waddell President Tauriainen Student Representative, Miss Shania Weathers (attended virtually) A quorum was established. Others present were: Superintendent Holland Assistant Superintendent Dendurent Human Resources Executive Director Crabtree Finance Director Voivedich Student Support Services Director Kelly   E. Approval of Agenda MOTION: Move to approve the April 6, 2026 Regular Business Meeting agenda as presented.   Motion by Patti Truesdell, second by Ash-Lee Waddell. Final Resolution: Motion Ca [Excerpt truncated on this listing page; use the official record for the full text.]
Mon Apr 6, 2026

Board of Education Work Sessions

La Junta analiza el presupuesto preliminar del FY27 con $142.7M en ingresos y gastos

La Junta de Educación lleva a cabo sesiones de trabajo para revisar el presupuesto preliminar del FY27, que estima $142,678,348 tanto en ingresos como en gastos del Fondo General. Otras sesiones de trabajo tratan sobre las fechas propuestas para las reuniones de la junta 2026-2027, el organigrama del distrito y revisiones a varias políticas de la junta, incluyendo contratos de personal, registros y procedimientos de gobernanza de la junta.

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Mon Mar 23, 2026

Board of Education Finance Committee Meeting

El Comité de Finanzas continúa la revisión de los escenarios de reducción del presupuesto para el FY27

El Comité de Finanzas de la Junta de Educación continuará su discusión sobre los escenarios del Presupuesto Preliminar del FY27, tras sesiones de trabajo previas. El comité también considerará la aprobación de la agenda de la reunión y las actas del 2 de marzo de 2026, y recibirá solicitudes de información de los miembros.

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Tue Mar 3, 2026

Board of Education Quarterly Work Sessions

La Junta analiza el presupuesto del AF27 y actualizaciones legislativas

La Junta de Educación del Distrito Escolar del Borough de Kenai Peninsula llevará a cabo una sesión de trabajo trimestral para analizar el presupuesto preliminar del AF27, revisar los informes de las visitas legislativas a Juneau y examinar las actualizaciones del currículo de estudios sociales.

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Mon Mar 2, 2026

Board of Education Work Sessions

La Junta discutirá la fórmula de personal y la consolidación escolar

La Junta de Educación llevará a cabo una sesión de trabajo con discusiones sobre la fórmula de personal para el año escolar 2026-27, una actualización sobre los esfuerzos de consolidación escolar y asuntos generales de la junta. Estos son temas informativos y de discusión; no se esperan decisiones formales.

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Mon Mar 2, 2026

Board of Education Policy Review Committee Meeting

El comité de políticas de la junta revisa contratos, expedientes de personal y políticas de vacantes de la junta

El Comité de Revisión de Políticas de la Junta de Educación del Distrito Escolar del Borough de Kenai Peninsula se reúne para discutir revisiones a varias políticas de la junta. Los puntos incluyen cambios de título sugeridos para contratos y políticas de ascenso/descenso, una preferencia de terminología para archivos frente a expedientes de personal, y asuntos nuevos sobre el llenado de vacantes de la junta y reuniones de la junta. Estas son discusiones y recomendaciones del comité, no decisiones finales de la junta.

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✓ Decidido: Policy Review Committee moves several personnel and board policies to next work session

The committee reviewed proposed revisions for various personnel, contract, and meeting policies. No final actions were taken on these items, as all discussed policies were moved to the next scheduled policy review work session.

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    Board of Education Policy Review Committee Meeting March 2, 2026 Committee Meeting Minutes-DRAFT          Meeting Location:  144 N. Binkley Street  Soldotna Alaska, 99669   Zoom ID: 708 024 188 https://zoom.us/j/708024188     1. Board Policy Committee A. Call to Order Chair Cizek called the meeting to order at 10:31 a.m.   B. Roll Call Committee Members Present: Kelley Cizek, Board Member Jason Tauriainen, Board President Mica Vanbuskirk, Board Member Ash-Lee Waddell, Board Member (attended virtually) Kari Dendurent, Assistant Superintendent Will Chervenak, Assistant Principal A quorum was established. Other Board Members Present at the Meeting: Vice President Daugharty Board Member Douthit Board Member MacRae Board Member Vadla Others present were: Superintendent Holland Student Support Services Director Kelly   C. Approval of Agenda The March 2, 2026 policy review committee meeting agenda was approved by committee.   D. Approval of Notes 01-12-2026 The January 12, 2026 policy review committee meeting notes were approved by committee as presented.     2. Policy Review-Ongoing A. BP 4112.1 Contracts SUGESSTED TITLE CHANGE TO "Certificated Personnel and Management and Supervisory Personnel Contracts" Chair Cizek opened up committee discussion for Administration's recommended revisi [Excerpt truncated on this listing page; use the official record for the full text.]
Mon Mar 2, 2026

Board of Education Meeting

La Junta votará sobre los contratos de maestros sustitutos a largo plazo

La Junta de Educación llevará a cabo una reunión regular con puntos procesales, un informe de la Escuela Port Graham y periodos de comentarios públicos. La junta votará sobre una agenda de consentimiento que incluye la aprobación de los Contratos de Maestros Sustitutos a Largo Plazo 2025-26. Los informes informativos rutinarios incluyen los informes financieros de enero y actualizaciones de los miembros de la junta y comités.

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✓ Decidido: Board approves consent agenda and outside agency personnel

The Board approved the consent agenda, which included contracts and meeting minutes, and approved credentials for outside agency trainers. Three policy revisions were moved to a second reading for the April meeting.

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        Board of Education Meeting March 2, 2026    Meeting Minutes-Approved (04-06-2026)   Kenai Peninsula Borough School District 148 N. Binkley St., Soldotna, AK 99669   Meeting Location: Betty J. Glick Assembly Chambers 144 N. Binkley Street Soldotna Alaska    Zoom ID: 708 024 188 https://zoom.us/j/708024188     1. Opening Activities A. Call to Order President Tauriainen called the meeting to order at 6:02 p.m.   B. Pledge of Allegiance/National Anthem/Alaska Flag Song The Pledge of Allegiance was recited.   C. District Mission Statement Miss Weathers, Student Representative read the district mission statement.   D. Roll Call Board Members Present: Board Member Cizek Board Member Daugharty Board Member Douthit Board Member MacRae Board Member Truesdell Board Member Vadla Board Member VanBuskirk Board Member Waddell (attended virtually) Board President Tauriainen Student Representative: Miss Shania Weathers A quorum was established. Others Present were: Superintendent Holland Assistant Superintendent Dendurent Finance Director Voivedich Elementary & Secondary Education Director Graham Student Support Services Director Kelly   E. Approval of Agenda MOTION: Move to approve the March 2, 2026 Regular Business Meeting agenda as presented. Motion by Patti Truesdell, second by Sarah Dout [Excerpt truncated on this listing page; use the official record for the full text.]
Mon Mar 2, 2026

Board of Education Finance Committee Meeting

El comité de finanzas analiza el presupuesto preliminar del AF27 y los escenarios de reducción

El Comité de Finanzas continuará su discusión sobre el Presupuesto Preliminar del AF27, incluyendo escenarios de reducción presupuestaria y Balancing Act Analytics. El comité también planea aprobar la agenda y las actas de la reunión del 19 de febrero. No hay votos ni decisiones finales programadas; esta es una sesión únicamente de discusión.

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✓ Decidido: Committee discusses FY27 preliminary budget and school consolidation scenarios

The Finance Committee reviewed various FY27 preliminary budget scenarios, including potential school consolidations. Members discussed the impact of closing Tustumena and Sterling schools and debated whether to use excess revenue to avoid closures.

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    Board of Education Finance Committee Meeting February 19, 2026 Finance Committee Meeting Minutes- DRAFT      Meeting Location:  144 N. Binkley Street  Soldotna Alaska, 99669     Zoom ID: 708 024 188 https://zoom.us/j/708024188     1. Board Finance Committee A. Call to Order Chair Douthit called the meeting to order at 11:02 a.m.   B. Roll Call Committee Members Present: Sarah Douthit, Board Member, Chair Kelley Cizek, Board Member Mica Vanbuskirk, Board Member Czarina Voivedich, Finance Director A quorum was established. Other Board Members Present were: President Tauriainen Vice President Daugharty Board Member MacRae Board Member Vadla Board Member Waddell (attended virtually) Others present were: Superintendent Holland Assistant Superintendent Dendurent Human Resources Director Crabtree Information Services Director Soderquist Student Support Services Director Kelly Elementary & Secondary Education Director Graham   C. Approval of Agenda The March 2, 2026 finance committee meeting agenda was approved as presented by the committee.   D. Approval of Minutes 02-19-2026 The February 19, 2026 finance committee meeting notes were approved as presented by the committee.     2. Ongoing Business A. FY27 Preliminary Budget REVISED Chair Douthit opened the discussion to committee members and con [Excerpt truncated on this listing page; use the official record for the full text.]
Mon Mar 2, 2026

Board of Education Special Meeting

La Junta entra en sesión ejecutiva para negociaciones de contratos de empleados

La Junta de Educación del Distrito Escolar del Borough de Kenai Peninsula llevó a cabo una reunión especial y votó unánimemente entrar en sesión ejecutiva para discutir negociaciones de contratos de empleados. La sesión fue autorizada bajo la ley de Alaska para asuntos que podrían afectar adversamente las finanzas del distrito. No se llevó a cabo ningún otro asunto sustantivo.

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✓ Decidido: Board approved agenda and entered executive session for contract negotiations

The Board of Education approved the meeting agenda and voted to enter executive session to discuss employee contract negotiations. The session was adjourned at 2:18 p.m. with no public action taken.

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  Board of Education Special Meeting-Negotiations March 2, 2026   Special Meeting Minutes-Approved (04-06-2026)   Kenai Peninsula Borough School District 148 N. Binkley St., Soldotna, AK 99669     Meeting Location: Betty J. Glick Assembly Chambers 144 N. Binkley Street Soldotna Alaska    Zoom ID: 708 024 188 https://zoom.us/j/708024188     1. Opening Activities A. Call to Order President Tauriainen called the meeting to order at 1:02 p.m.   B. Pledge of Allegiance/National Anthem/Alaska Flag Song The Pledge of Allegiance was recited.   C. District Mission Statement Miss Weathers, Student Representative read the district mission statement.   D. Roll Call 9 Board Members Present: Board Member Cizek (joined at 1:15 p.m.) Vice President Daugharty Board Member Douthit Board Member MacRae Board Member Truesdell Board Member Vadla Board Member VanBuskirk Board Member Waddell (attended virtually) President Tauriainen Student Representative, Miss Shania Weathers A quorum was established. Others present were: Superintendent Holland Assistant Superintendent Dendurent Human Resources Executive Director Crabtree Finance Director Voivedich Student Support Services Director Kelly     E. Approval of Agenda MOTION: Move to approve the March 2, 2026 Special Meeting agenda as presented. Motion by Penny Vadla, second by Pat [Excerpt truncated on this listing page; use the official record for the full text.]
Thu Feb 19, 2026

Board of Education Finance Committee Meeting

El Comité de Finanzas de KPBSD revisa el presupuesto del FY27 con un déficit de $8.6M

El comité continuará la discusión sobre el Presupuesto Preliminar del FY27, que muestra un déficit proyectado de $8,608,713. Los ingresos totales del fondo general se estiman en $140,965,246, mientras que los gastos y transferencias ascienden a $149,573,959. El distrito también ha preparado escenarios de reducción del presupuesto. No se esperan decisiones finales en esta reunión.

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✓ Decidido: Finance Committee approves agenda and prior meeting minutes

The committee approved the February 19, 2026 agenda as presented. It also approved the February 2, 2026 finance committee meeting minutes as presented. The board discussed FY27 preliminary budget scenarios but did not adopt any budgetary actions. No other formal decisions were recorded.

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Board of Education Finance Committee Meeting February 19, 2026 Finance Committee Meeting Minutes-Approved (03-02-2026)       Meeting Location:  144 N. Binkley Street  Soldotna Alaska, 99669     1. Board Finance Committee A. Call to Order Chair Douthit called the meeting to order at 12:36 p.m.   B. Roll Call Committee Members Present: Sarah Douthit, Board Member, Chair Kelley Cizek, Board Member Mica Vanbuskirk, Board Member Czarina Voivedich, Finance Director A quorum was established. Other Board Members Present were: President Tauriainen Board Member Vadla Vice President Daugharty Board Member Truesdell Board Member MacRae Others present were: Superintendent Holland Assistant Superintendent Dendurent Human Resources Director Crabtree Information Services Director Soderquist Elementary & Secondary Director Graham   C. Approval of Agenda The February 19, 2026 finance committee meeting agenda was approved by committee as presented.   D. Approval of Minutes The February 2, 2026 finance committee meeting notes were approved by committee as presented.     2. Finance Ongoing Business A. FY27 Preliminary Budget Chair Douthit opened the discussion to committee members and continued reviewing the FY27 Preliminary Budget, beginning the discussion of FY27 Budget Scenarios. Superintendent Holland informed the committee that the Balancing Act [Excerpt truncated on this listing page; use the official record for the full text.]
Thu Feb 19, 2026

Board of Education Special Meeting

La Junta entra en sesión ejecutiva para negociaciones de contratos de empleados

La Junta de Educación del Distrito Escolar del Borough de Kenai Peninsula llevó a cabo una reunión especial y votó entrar en sesión ejecutiva para discutir negociaciones de contratos de empleados, citando la ley de Alaska que permite sesiones cerradas cuando el conocimiento público perjudicaría las finanzas del distrito. La junta también aprobó la agenda de la reunión. La sesión concluyó con una votación para clausurar la sesión ejecutiva.

✓ Decidido: Board entered executive session to discuss employee contract negotiations

The board approved the meeting agenda. It then moved into an executive session to discuss employee contract negotiations, citing potential financial impact. The executive session was later adjourned, and the full meeting was adjourned at 3:34 p.m.

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    Board of Education Special Meeting-Negotiations February 19, 2026   Special Meeting Minutes-Approved (03-02-2026)   Kenai Peninsula Borough School District 148 N. Binkley St., Soldotna, AK 99669     Meeting Location: Betty J. Glick Assembly Chambers 144 N. Binkley Street Soldotna Alaska    Zoom ID: 708 024 188 https://zoom.us/j/708024188       1. Opening Activities A. Call to Order President Tauriainen called the meeting to order at 2:25 p.m.   B. Pledge of Allegiance/National Anthem/Alaska Flag Song The Pledge of Allegiance was recited.   C. District Mission Statement Ms. Vanbuskirk read the district mission statement.   D. Roll Call 8 Board Members Present: Board Member Cizek Vice President Daugharty Board Member Douthit Board Member MacRae Board Member Truesdell Board Member Vadla (joined the meeting at 2:40 p.m.) Board Member VanBuskirk President Tauriainen Absent: Board Member Waddell (Excused) Student Representative: Miss Shania Weathers (Excused) A quorum was established. Others present were: Superintendent Holland Assistant Superintendent Dendurent Human Resources Executive Director Crabtree Finance Director Voivedich     E. Approval of Agenda MOTION:  Move to approve the February 19, 2026 Special Meeting agenda as presented.   Motion by Kelley Cizek, second by Pa [Excerpt truncated on this listing page; use the official record for the full text.]
Mon Feb 2, 2026

Board of Education Work Sessions

Actualizaciones sobre la expansión y consolidación de escuelas chárter en la agenda

La Junta de Educación llevará a cabo sesiones de trabajo para discutir la enmienda de la Aurora Borealis Charter School para expandirse a los grados 9.º y 10.º (recomendada para su aprobación como punto de acción posterior), una actualización del grupo de trabajo de consolidación escolar, y actualizaciones sobre el paquete de bonos y la fórmula de dotación de personal. También están programadas revisiones de políticas sobre contratos, expedientes de personal y otros temas. El público puede asistir únicamente como oyente.

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Mon Feb 2, 2026

Board of Education Special Meeting

La Junta celebra sesión ejecutiva para negociaciones de contratos de empleados

La Junta de Educación del Distrito Escolar del Borough de Kenai Peninsula celebró una reunión especial el 2 de febrero de 2026, principalmente para entrar en sesión ejecutiva para discutir las negociaciones de los contratos de los empleados. La junta aprobó la agenda, convocó la sesión cerrada, la clausuró y luego clausuró la reunión pública.

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✓ Decidido: Board enters executive session for employee contract negotiations

The Board of Education held a special meeting to discuss employee contract negotiations in an executive session. No substantive actions or decisions were taken following the discussion.

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    Board of Education Special Meeting-Negotiations February 2, 2026   Special Meeting Minutes- Approved (03-02-2026)   Kenai Peninsula Borough School District 148 N. Binkley St., Soldotna, AK 99669       Meeting Location: Betty J. Glick Assembly Chambers 144 N. Binkley Street Soldotna Alaska    Zoom ID: 708 024 188 https://zoom.us/j/708024188     1. Opening Activities A. Call to Order President Tauriainen called the meeting to order at 1:07 p.m.   B. Pledge of Allegiance/National Anthem/Alaska Flag Song The Pledge of Allegiance was recited.   C. District Mission Statement Ms. Douthit read the district mission statement.   D. Roll Call 9 Board Members Present: Board Member Cizek Vice President Daugharty Board Member Douthit Board Member MacRae Board Member Truesdell (joined at 1:20 p.m.) Board Member Vadla Board Member VanBuskirk Board Member Waddell (attended virtually) President Tauriainen Absent: Student Representative: Miss Shania Weathers (Excused) A quorum was established. Others present were: Superintendent Holland Assistant Superintendent Dendurent Human Resources Executive Director Crabtree Finance Director Voivedich Student Support Services Director Kelly       E. Approval of Agenda MOTION: Move to approve the February 2, 2026 Special Meeting agenda as presented.   [Excerpt truncated on this listing page; use the official record for the full text.]
Mon Feb 2, 2026

Board of Education Finance Committee Meeting

El Comité de Finanzas discutirá el presupuesto preliminar del FY27 y los escenarios de reducción

El Comité de Finanzas de la Junta de Educación se reunirá para continuar la discusión del presupuesto preliminar del FY27, incluyendo los ingresos y gastos proyectados. Los miembros del comité también revisarán los escenarios de reducción del presupuesto del FY26 y el Balancing Act del FY27. Los asuntos procesales incluyen la aprobación de la agenda y las actas de la reunión de diciembre de 2025.

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✓ Decidido: Finance committee discusses FY27 budget and Balancing Act rollout

The Finance Committee reviewed the FY27 Preliminary Budget and discussed the 'Balancing Act' simulation for public rollout. Members debated variables like interest revenue and school closures, and set a timeline for Board input.

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APPROVED  02-19-2026     Board of Education Finance Committee Meeting (Monday, February 2, 2026) Generated by Nikkol Sipes on Monday, February 2, 2026   1. Board Finance Committee A. Call to Order Chair Douthit called the meeting to order at 9:31 a.m.   B. Roll Call Committee Members Present: Sarah Douthit, Board Member, Chair Kelley Cizek, Board Member Mica Vanbuskirk, Board Member Czarina Voivedich, Finance Director Other Board Members Present were: President Tauriainen Board Member Vadla Vice President Daugharty Board Member Truesdell Board Member Waddell (attended virtually) Board Member MacRae Others present were: Superintendent Holland Assistant Superintendent Dendurent Student Support Services Director Kelly Human Resources Director Crabtree Information Services Director Soderquist Elementary & Secondary Director Graham   C. Approval of Agenda The February 2, 2026 finance committee meeting agenda was approved by committee as presented.   D. Approval of Minutes The December 1, 2025 finance committee meeting notes were approved by committee as presented.   2. Finance New Business A. FY27 Preliminary Budget Revised The Committee continued its review of the FY27 Preliminary Budget, building on discussions from the January 12, 2026 work session. The Committee also began discussions regarding the FY27 Balancing Act rollout, for which the Board had [Excerpt truncated on this listing page; use the official record for the full text.]
Mon Feb 2, 2026

Board of Education Meeting

Reunión de la Junta de Educación del Distrito Escolar del Borough de Kenai Peninsula

La Junta de Educación se reúne para recibir los informes de las escuelas y del superintendente y revisar datos financieros. La agenda consiste principalmente en asuntos procedimentales, informes y periodos de comentarios públicos.

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✓ Decidido: Board approves teacher contracts and Aurora Borealis Charter School application

The Board of Education approved several categories of teacher and administrator contracts via the consent agenda. They also approved the revised Aurora Borealis Charter School Amendment Application following a failed motion to refer it to committee.

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  Board of Education Meeting February 2, 2026    Meeting Minutes- Approved (03-02-2026)   Kenai Peninsula Borough School District 148 N. Binkley St., Soldotna, AK 99669     Meeting Location: Betty J. Glick Assembly Chambers 144 N. Binkley Street Soldotna Alaska    Zoom ID: 708 024 188 https://zoom.us/j/708024188     1. Opening Activities A. Call to Order President Tauriainen called the meeting to order at 6:02 p.m.   B. Pledge of Allegiance/National Anthem/Alaska Flag Song The Pledge of Allegiance was recited.   C. District Mission Statement Ms. Truesdell read the district mission statement.   D. Roll Call Board Members Present: Board Member Cizek Board Member Daugharty Board Member Douthit Board Member MacRae Board Member Truesdell Board Member Vadla Board Member VanBuskirk Board Member Waddell (attended virtually) Board President Tauriainen Student Representative: Miss Shania Weathers A quorum was established. Others Present were: Superintendent Holland Assistant Superintendent Dendurent Finance Director Voivedich Elementary & Secondary Education Director Graham Student Support Services Director Kelly     E. Approval of Agenda MOTION: Move to approve the February 2, 2026 Regular Business Meeting agenda as presented.   Motion by Sarah Douthit, second by Kelley Cizek. Final Resolution: Mo [Excerpt truncated on this listing page; use the official record for the full text.]
Tue Jan 13, 2026

Board of Education Quarterly Work Sessions

Actualización sobre la consolidación escolar destaca sesión de trabajo de la junta

La Junta de Educación lleva a cabo una sesión de trabajo trimestral para discutir las tasas de graduación, recibir una actualización sobre los esfuerzos de consolidación escolar y escuchar sobre las operaciones de las piscinas. Todos los puntos son solo de discusión e información; no se toman votos formales.

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Mon Jan 12, 2026

Board of Education Special Meeting-Negotiations

La Junta de Educación celebra una reunión especial para las negociaciones del contrato de los empleados

La Junta de Educación se reunió en una sesión especial para llevar a cabo las negociaciones del contrato de los empleados. La junta entró en una sesión ejecutiva para discutir estos asuntos, ya que podrían tener un efecto adverso en las finanzas del distrito.

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✓ Decidido: No substantive decisions; board approved agenda and entered executive session

The board approved its meeting agenda and entered an executive session to discuss employee contract negotiations. No contracts, policies, or financial agreements were finalized or announced during this special meeting. The board adjourned at 12:02 p.m. after concluding the closed session.

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    Board of Education Special Meeting-Negotiations January 12, 2026   Special Meeting Minutes-Approved (02-02-2026)   Kenai Peninsula Borough School District 148 N. Binkley St., Soldotna, AK 99669       1. Opening Activities A. Call to Order President Tauriainen called the meeting to order at 11:11 a.m.   B. Pledge of Allegiance/National Anthem/Alaska Flag Song The Pledge of Allegiance was recited.   C. District Mission Statement Ms. Truesdell read the district mission statement.   D. Roll Call 8 Board Members Present: Board Member Cizek Vice President Daugharty Board Member Douthit Board Member Truesdell Board Member Vadla Board Member VanBuskirk Board Member Waddell President Tauriainen Absent: Board Member MacRae (Excused)  Student Representative: Miss Shania Weathers (Excused) A quorum was established. Others present were: Superintendent Holland Assistant Superintendent Dendurent Human Resources Executive Director Crabtree Finance Director Voivedich Student Support Services Director Kelly   E. Approval of Agenda MOTION: Move to approve the January 12, 2026 Special Meeting agenda as presented.   Motion by Patti Truesdell, second by Kelley Cizek. Final Resolution: Motion Carried Yes: Kelley Cizek, Tim Daugharty, Sarah Douthit, Jason Tauriainen, Patti Truesdell, Penny Vadla, Mica VanBuskirk, Ash-Lee Waddell [Excerpt truncated on this listing page; use the official record for the full text.]
Mon Jan 12, 2026

Board of Education Meeting

La Junta revisa los informes financieros de noviembre y las transferencias presupuestarias del segundo trimestre

Esta es una reunión regular de la Junta de Educación sin decisiones importantes. La junta escuchará los informes escolares de Mountain View y Redoubt Elementary, revisará los informes financieros de noviembre y el informe de transferencias presupuestarias del segundo trimestre, y recibirá actualizaciones del superintendente y del representante estudiantil. También se han programado periodos de comentarios públicos.

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✓ Decidido: Board approves FY26 budget revisions and teacher contracts (8-0 vote)

The Kenai Peninsula Borough School District board approved the FY26 General Fund Budget Revisions and a consent agenda covering new and long-term substitute teacher contracts, December meeting minutes, and a certified leave of absence request. Board members also reviewed November financial reports and a second-quarter budget transfer report for informational purposes. These approvals finalize district staffing agreements and adjust operating funds to align with current enrollment trends and address the projected fiscal deficit.

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  Board of Education Meeting January 12, 2026    Meeting Minutes-Approved (02-02-2026)   Kenai Peninsula Borough School District 148 N. Binkley St., Soldotna, AK 99669     1. Opening Activities A. Call to Order President Tauriainen called the meeting to order at 6:05 p.m.   B. Pledge of Allegiance/National Anthem/Alaska Flag Song The Pledge of Allegiance was recited.   C. District Mission Statement Ms. Vadla read the district mission statement.     D. Roll Call 8 Board Members Present: Board Member Cizek Board Member Daugharty Board Member Douthit Board Member Truesdell Board Member Vadla Board Member VanBuskirk Board Member Waddell Board President Tauriainen Student Representative: Miss Shania Weathers   Board Members Absent:  Board Member MacRae (Excused) A quorum was established. Others Present were: Superintendent Holland Assistant Superintendent Dendurent Finance Director Voivedich Elementary & Secondary Education Director Graham Student Support Services Director Kelly   E. Approval of Agenda Move to approve the January 12, 2026 Regular Business Meeting agenda as presented.   Motion by Patti Truesdell, second by Sarah Douthit. Final Resolution: Motion Carried Yes: Kelley Cizek, Tim Daugharty, Sarah Douthit, Jason Tauriainen, Patti Truesdell, Penny Vadla, Mica VanBuskirk, Ash-Lee Waddell Not Present a [Excerpt truncated on this listing page; use the official record for the full text.]
Mon Jan 12, 2026

Board of Education Work Sessions

La Junta revisa el presupuesto preliminar del FY27 con un déficit de $8.5M

La Junta de Educación discutirá el presupuesto preliminar del FY27, que proyecta un déficit de $8,558,472, y considerará revisiones de políticas para incluir las primeras lecturas en la agenda de consentimiento. También revisarán el informe anual de tamaño de clases y matrícula, y discutirán la asistencia al AASB Legislative Fly-In y las prioridades legislativas con legisladores estatales.

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Mon Jan 12, 2026

Board of Education Policy Review Committee Meeting

El comité de políticas revisa las políticas administrativas y de personal

El Comité de Revisión de Políticas de la Junta de Educación del Distrito Escolar del Borough de Kenai Peninsula revisará y aprobará revisiones a varias políticas administrativas y de personal, incluyendo contratos, registros y procedimientos de empleo. El comité también aprobará las actas de la reunión anterior.

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✓ Decidido: Committee forwards multiple board policy revisions to full Board for review

The Policy Review Committee approved the agenda and December notes, then discussed proposed revisions to several board policies covering contracts, personnel records, employee conduct, uniforms, scheduling, and management. Members recommended one wording change, replacing "inimical" with "detrimental" in the nonschool employment policy. The committee voted to forward all items to the full Board of Education for review at its next work session; no policies were finalized at this meeting.

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Board of Education Policy Review Committee Meeting January 12, 2026 Committee Meeting Minutes-Approved (03-02-2026)       Meeting Location:  144 N. Binkley Street  Soldotna Alaska, 99669   1. Board Policy Committee A. Call to Order Chair Cizek called the meeting to order at 9:31 a.m.   B. Roll Call Committee Members Present: Kelley Cizek, Board Member Jason Tauriainen, Board President Mica Vanbuskirk, Board Member Ash-Lee Waddell, Board Member (attended virtually) Kari Dendurent, Assistant Superintendent Will Chervenak, Assistant Principal A quorum was established. Other Board Members Present at the Meeting: Vice President Daugharty Board Member Douthit Others present were: Superintendent Holland Student Support Services Director Kelly   C. Approval of Agenda The January 12, 2026 Policy Review Committee Meeting agenda was approved as presented.   D. Approval of Notes 12-01-2025 The December 1, 2025 Policy Review Committee Meeting notes were approved as presented.     2. Policy New Business A. Minor Revisions 4000 Series Chair Cizek opened up discussion to the committee on the minor revisions made to the 4000 series policies listed with grammatical, reference updates or no revisions at this time. Assistant Superintendent Dendurent spoke to the minor revisions by Administration that are in line with AASB model policy. Ms. Cizek called for any [Excerpt truncated on this listing page; use the official record for the full text.]
Mon Jan 12, 2026

Board of Education Charter School Oversight Committee Meeting

El Comité considerará la solicitud de enmienda de Aurora Borealis Charter School

El Comité de Supervisión de Escuelas Charter considerará una solicitud de enmienda de Aurora Borealis Charter School. También aprobarán la agenda de la reunión y las notas de la reunión anterior.

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✓ Decidido: Committee forwards Aurora Borealis charter amendment to full board

The Charter School Oversight Committee reviewed an amendment application from Aurora Borealis Charter School, addressing questions on curriculum, honors classes, and budget. The committee unanimously voted to forward the proposal to a February 2 work session for review by the full Board of Education. This step determines whether the charter school will receive approval to operate under revised terms.

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  Board of Education Charter School Oversight Committee Meeting January 12, 2026 Committee Meeting Minutes-Approved (06-01-2026)        Meeting Location:  144 N. Binkley Street  Soldotna Alaska, 99669     1. Charter School Oversight Committee A. Call to Order Chair Daugharty called the meeting to order at 10:06 a.m.   B. Roll Call Committee Members Present: Board Vice President Daugharty (Chair) Board Member Cizek Board Member Truesdell Board Member Waddell Kari Dendurent, Assistant Superintendent Czarina Voivedich, Director of Finance Kyle Darbonne, Administrator, Fireweed Academy John DeVolld, Administrator, Soldotna Montessori Charter School Cody McCanna, Administrator, Aurora Borealis Charter School Soldotna Elementary, Marcie Murphy, Administrator Kaleidoscope Charter School Kim Daniels, Administrator, Tulen Charter School A quorum was established. Other Board Members Present: Board Member Douthit Board President Tauriainen Board Member Vadla Board Member Vanbuskirk Others present were: Superintendent Holland Student Support Services Director Kelly John Galahan, Principal of Kenai Alternative High School (shares a building with Aurora Borealis Charter School) Austin Stevenson, Principal of Soldotna Elementary School (shares a building with Soldotna Montessori) Eric Waltenbaugh, Principal of West Homer Elementary School (shares a building with Fireweed Char [Excerpt truncated on this listing page; use the official record for the full text.]