Denali Borough School District public meetings in 2023
11 substantive meetings from 2023, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2017- 2025
The Denali Borough School District board will hold its regular meeting on December 14, 2023, at Anderson School and virtually. The agenda includes first readings of the FY25 operating budget and multiple board policies, as well as second readings of other policies. The board will also consider consent agenda items, including minutes, library use agreements, and staff hires, and will hear reports from administrators and committees.
- FY25 School Operating Budget first reading
- First reading of policies on cell phones, dress code, discipline, and health
- Second reading of policies on vandalism, drugs, weapons, and bullying
- Consent agenda includes hires of Katherine Stone, Roger Stafford, Tia Tischner, Kori Bingham
- Resolution 23-01 on signatory cards
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2017- 2025
The Board of Directors will discuss FY24 budget revisions and FY25 budget assumptions. The meeting includes second and final readings of several student-related policies and first readings of new conduct and safety policies.
- Second and final reading of 16 board policies including student conduct and records
- First reading of 8 new policies regarding vandalism, drugs, and academic honesty
- Review of FY24 budget revisions and FY25 budget assumptions
- Discussion of tentative agreements with DEA and DESPA
- Receipt of the FY23 audit
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2017- 2025
The Denali Borough School District board will hold a work session on self-evaluation results, then a regular meeting with public comments, presentations, and reports. Key actions include final adoption of eight board policies, first reading of 17 policies including a new Alaska Performance Scholarship policy, and approval of staff and student out-of-country travel to Germany and Costa Rica in 2024.
- Final reading of policies 0411 (Service Animals), 4137 (Coaches), 5030 (School Discipline & Safety), 5116 (School Attendance Boundaries), 5118 (Transfers), 5124 (Communication with Parents/Guardians), 5126 (Awards for Achievement), 6117 (Animals on Campus)
- First reading of 17 policies including new BP 5128 (Alaska Performance Scholarship Program) and BB 9110 (Board Membership)
- Approval of staff and student out-of-country travel: Germany trip May 2024 and Costa Rica 2024
- Consent agenda includes September 21, 2023 regular board minutes
- Public comments on agenda and non-agenda items, limited to 3 minutes per person
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2017- 2025
The Denali Borough School District board is holding its regular meeting, with the main action being a first reading of nine board policies covering topics like service animals, coaches, school discipline, attendance, transfers, and communication with parents. The board will also consider a request for long-term leave without pay, a superintendent contract, staff out-of-state travel, and attendance at the AASB conference. The agenda includes routine items such as consent agenda approval, public comments, and reports from the mayor, administration, and committees.
- First reading of board policies 0411 (Service Animals), 4137 (Coaches), 5030 (School Discipline & Safety), 5113 (Absences & Excuses), 5116 (School Attendance Boundaries), 5118 (Transfers), 5124 (Communication with Parents/Guardians), 5126 (Awards for Achievement), 6117 (Animals on Campus)
- Consent agenda includes hiring of Jennifer Bush, Aubree Newton, Shayne Mayer, Arabella Johnson
- Action on request for long-term leave without pay
- Action on superintendent contract
- Approval of staff out-of-state travel (FY24)
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2017- 2025
The Denali Borough School District board will hold a work session on 2023-2024 board goals and priorities, then a regular meeting with action items including adoption of the FY25 Six-Year Capital Improvement Plan, approval of 2023-2024 board goals, and second/final reading of several board policies. The agenda also includes routine reports, public comments, and an executive session.
- FY25 Six-Year Capital Improvement Plan (CIP) adoption
- 2023-2024 Board Goals & Priorities approval
- Second/final reading of board policies 5000, 5021, 5030, 5040, 5111, 5111.2, 5112.1, 5112.2, 5112.5, 5112.6
- Consent agenda: approval of May 18 and June 8, 2023 board minutes
- Public comments on agenda and non-agenda items (3-minute limit)
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2017- 2025
The Denali Borough School District Board is holding a special virtual meeting on June 8, 2023, at 7:00 p.m. The agenda includes opening procedures, adoption of the agenda, public comments, and a single action item on certified staff hires. The meeting is largely procedural, with the only substantive item being the approval of certified staff hires.
- Certified staff hires (action item)
- Public comments on agenda items (limited to 3 minutes per person)
- Adoption of agenda (consent agenda)
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2017- 2025
The Denali Borough School District Board will hold its regular meeting on April 20, 2023, at Tri-Valley School and virtually. The board will take action on the 2023-2024 school calendar (third and final reading), renew contracts for non-tenured teachers and non-certified exempt staff, and consider a first reading of over 40 board policies covering personnel matters. The agenda also includes reports from the mayor, administration, and committees, plus public comment periods.
- Final adoption of the SY 2023-2024 school calendar
- First reading of 40+ board policies on personnel topics (e.g., dismissal, sexual harassment, leaves, pay)
- Contract renewals for 10 non-tenured teachers (names listed)
- Contract renewals for 5 non-certified exempt staff (e.g., Business Manager, Maintenance Director)
- Public comments on agenda and non-agenda items (3-minute limit each)
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2017- 2025
The Denali Borough School District Board will hold its regular meeting on March 30, 2023, at Anderson School and virtually. The board will take action on the SY24 school operating budget (fourth reading) and the 2023-2024 school calendar (second reading), and will also consider staff out-of-state travel, a certified staff hire, and participation in AASB's Spring Boardsmanship Academy. The agenda includes public comment periods, reports from the mayor, administration, and committees, and a student presentation from Anderson School.
- SY24 School Operating Budget, fourth reading (action item)
- SY 2023-2024 School Calendar, second reading (action item)
- Staff out-of-state travel (new business)
- Certified staff hire (new business)
- AASB Spring Boardsmanship Academy (action item)
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2017- 2025
The Denali Borough School District board will hold the third reading of the SY24 operating budget, considering three scenarios that include staffing changes and potential consolidation or closure of Cantwell School. The board will also discuss the 2023-2024 school calendar, a grant request, and early graduation for a PEAK student. Public comments are limited to three minutes per person.
- Third reading of FY24 budget with three scenarios: all sites, consolidation, no Cantwell
- Resolution RES 23.07 supporting an increase to the base student allocation
- First reading of SY 2023-2024 school calendar
- Grant request approval for Conoco Phillips donation
- Early graduation of a Denali PEAK student
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2017- 2025
This meeting is a joint work session between the Denali Borough School District and the Denali Borough Assembly. No official actions or votes will be taken, as the agenda is strictly for discussion. The session covers the fiscal outlook, capital projects, legislative advocacy, and potential changes to board membership.
- Discussion of the current fiscal year update and projected 2024 school district budget request
- Review of capital projects including the Tri-Valley roof, Tri-Valley generator replacement, and Siemens controls projects
- Discussion of legislative advocacy regarding major maintenance, Base Student Allocation (BSA), and transportation costs
- Analysis of ramifications for changing from nine-member to seven-member governing bodies
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2017- 2025
The Denali Borough School District board will hold a work session and regular meeting, including an executive session on negotiations. The main action items are the second reading of the SY24 operating budget with three scenarios (all sites, consolidation, and no Cantwell), approval of certified administrator and tenured teacher contracts, and discussion of the 2023-2024 school calendar. The board will also hear reports from schools, the mayor, and committees, and take public comments.
- FY24 budget second reading with three scenarios (all sites, consolidation, no Cantwell)
- Approval of certified administrator and director contracts
- Approval of tenured teacher contracts
- Discussion on SY 2023-2024 school calendar
- Consent agenda includes hiring of classified staff (Leslie Smith, Mike Reifler)