Kenai Peninsula Borough School District, AK
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Recent meetings
Mon Feb 2, 2026
Board of Education Charter School Oversight Committee
Board to approve new teacher, administrator, and substitute contracts
The Board of Education will vote on a consent agenda that includes hiring new teachers, long-term substitutes, temporary retired teachers, and tentative administrator contracts for the 2026-27 school year. The meeting also includes reports from schools, the superintendent, and committees, as well as public comment periods.
- Approval of 2025-26 new teacher contracts for Danielle Akana, Jessica Bohn, and Damara Burnett at various schools
- Approval of 2026-27 tentative administrator contracts for principals and assistant principals at schools including Kenai Central High, Soldotna High, and Homer High
- Approval of long-term substitute teacher contracts for Sarah Fontyn, Lisa Rolph, and Terri Zopf-Schoessler
- Approval of a temporary retired teacher contract for Steven Evans at K-Beach Elementary School
- Presentation of December finance reports showing revenue and expenditure summaries
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Monday, February 2, 2026
Board of Education Meeting
Kenai Peninsula Borough School District
148 N. Binkley Street
Soldotna, AK 99669
Betty J. Glick Assembly Chambers
Regular Meeting
6:00 p.m.
PLEASE NOTE: The meeting is open to the public. The public is invited to attend in person or virtually and participate as noted on the agenda.
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Conference ID: 708 024 188
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Zoom ID: 708 024 188
In addition, the meeting will be broadcast live on the district website. https://www.kpbsd.k12.ak.us/ Log on to our website to listen to the meeting live or to find archived meetings.
The video recording is posted at the bottom of the agenda within a week of the meeting. Open the agenda and scroll down to the last item.
Persons with disabilities who need accommodations to participate should contact Nikkol Sipes at 907-714-8836, or e-mail [email protected] no later than three business days before the meeting date.
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Mon Feb 2, 2026
Board of Education Charter School Oversight Committee
Board to hold executive session on employee contract negotiations
The Board of Education Charter School Oversight Committee is holding a special meeting that consists primarily of an executive session to discuss employee contract negotiations. The public portion includes procedural items such as the call to order, pledge of allegiance, mission statement, roll call, and agenda approval. The meeting will then move into closed session to discuss matters that could affect district finances.
- Executive session to discuss employee contract negotiations
- Approval of the February 2, 2026 special meeting agenda
- Roll call of board members and student representative
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Monday, February 2, 2026
Board of Education Special Meeting
Kenai Peninsula Borough School District
148 N. Binkley Street
Soldotna, AK 99669
Betty J. Glick Assembly Chambers
Board of Education Special Meeting
1:00 p.m.
PLEASE NOTE: The meeting is open to the public. The public is invited to attend in person or virtually and participate as noted on the agenda.
To connect via Zoom: https://zoom.us/j/708024188
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Conference ID: 708 024 188
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Zoom ID: 708 024 188
The video recording is posted at the bottom of the agenda within a week of the meeting. Open the agenda and scroll down to the last item.
Persons with disabilities who need accommodations to participate should contact Nikkol Sipes at 907-714-8836, or e-mail [email protected]
1. Opening Activities
Subject
A. Call to Order
Meeting
Feb 2, 2026 - Board of Education Special Meeting
Type
Procedural
File Attachments
1. Opening Activities
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B. Pledge of Allegiance/National Anthem/Alaska Flag Song
Meeting
Feb 2, 2026 - Board of Education Special Meeting
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Mon Feb 2, 2026
Board of Education Charter School Oversight Committee
Board reviews Aurora Borealis Charter School expansion and district policy updates
The Kenai Peninsula Borough School District Board of Education Work Sessions discussed staffing formulas, a charter school amendment, bond projects, school consolidation, policy reviews, and assessment reports. The board also held a discussion session for new agenda items.
- Aurora Borealis Charter School amendment to expand to 9th and 10th grades (District Leadership recommends approval)
- Board Policy Review: Revisions to BP 4112.1 Contracts, BP 4112.6/4212.6/4312.6 Personnel Records, and other policy updates per AASB model
- Bond Package Update: Progress report on district bond-funded projects
- School Consolidation Update: Superintendent Holland provides task force progress
- Assessment Report: Math, reading, MAP growth, and mCLASS data presentation
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Monday, February 2, 2026
Board of Education Work Sessions
Kenai Peninsula Borough School District
148 N. Binkley Street
Soldotna, AK 99669
Betty J. Glick Assembly Chambers
Board of Education Work Sessions (Listen Only)
Work Sessions
10:30 a.m. Staffing Formula
11:30 a.m. Aurora Borealis Charter School Amendment Application
1:45 p.m. Bond Package Update
2:30 p.m. School Consolidation Update
3:30 p.m. Board Policy Review
4:00 p.m. Assessment Report
4:30 p.m. Board Discussion
PLEASE NOTE: The meeting is open to the public. The public is invited to attend in person or virtually and participate by listening only.
To connect via Zoom: https://zoom.us/j/708024188
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Conference ID: 708 024 188
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Zoom ID: 708 024 188
The video recording is posted at the bottom of the agenda within a week of the meeting. Open the agenda and scroll down to the last item.
Persons with disabilities who need accommodations to participate should contact Nikkol Sipes at 907-714-8836, or e-mail [email protected]
1. Work Sessions
Subject
A. Staffing Formula
Meeting
Feb 2, 2026 - Board of Education Work Sessions
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Mon Feb 2, 2026
Board of Education Charter School Oversight Committee
Finance Committee to discuss FY27 Preliminary Budget
The Board of Education Finance Committee will meet to discuss the FY27 Preliminary Budget and the FY27 Balancing Act. The committee will also review minutes from the December 1, 2025 meeting.
- Discussion of FY27 Preliminary Budget
- Discussion of FY27 Balancing Act
- Approval of December 1, 2025 meeting notes
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Monday, February 2, 2026
Board of Education Finance Committee Meeting
Kenai Peninsula Borough School District
148 N. Binkley Street
Soldotna, AK 99669
Betty J. Glick Assembly Chambers
Board of Education Finance Committee Meeting (Listen Only)
9:30 a.m.
PLEASE NOTE: The meeting is open to the public. The public is invited to attend in person or virtually and participate by listening only.
To connect via Zoom: https://zoom.us/j/708024188
To connect via telephone (audio only), dial:
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Conference ID: 708 024 188
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Zoom ID: 708 024 188
The video recording is posted at the bottom of the agenda within a week of the meeting. Open the agenda and scroll down to the last item.
Persons with disabilities who need accommodations to participate should contact Nikkol Sipes at 907-714-8836, or e-mail [email protected]
1. Board Finance Committee
Subject
A. Call to Order
Meeting
Feb 2, 2026 - Board of Education Finance Committee Meeting
Type
Procedural
File Attachments
1. Board Finance Committee
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B. Roll Call
Meeting
Feb 2, 2026 - Board of Education Finance Committee Meeting
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Tue Jan 13, 2026
Board of Education Charter School Oversight Committee
Board discusses graduation rates, school consolidation, and pool operations updates
The Kenai Peninsula Borough School District Board of Education holds quarterly work sessions to review graduation rates, school consolidation progress, and pool operations. Superintendent Holland presents updates on these topics, and the board discusses future agenda items.
- Graduation rates presentation by Superintendent Holland
- School consolidation update with revised presentation (uploaded 01-09-2026)
- Pool operations status update with revised presentation (uploaded 01-09-2026)
- Book discussion: 'Great on Their Behalf' by Airick Journey Crabill
- Board discussion on adding new agenda items
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Tuesday, January 13, 2026
Board of Education Quarterly Work Sessions
Kenai Peninsula Borough School District
148 N. Binkley Street
Soldotna, AK 99669
Betty J. Glick Assembly Chambers
Board of Education Work Sessions (Listen Only)
9:00 a.m. Book Discussion
10:00 a.m. Graduation Rates
10:30 a.m. School Consolidation Update
1:00 p.m. Pool Operations Update
2:00 p.m. Board Discussion
PLEASE NOTE: The meeting is open to the public. The public is invited to attend in person or virtually and participate by listening only.
To connect via Zoom: https://zoom.us/j/708024188
To connect via telephone (audio only), dial:
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Conference ID: 708 024 188
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Zoom ID: 708 024 188
The video recording is posted at the bottom of the agenda within a week of the meeting. Open the agenda and scroll down to the last item.
Persons with disabilities who need accommodations to participate should contact Nikkol Sipes at 907-714-8836, or e-mail [email protected]
1. Work Sessions
Subject
A. Book Discussion
Meeting
Jan 13, 2026 - Board of Education Quarterly Work Sessions
Type
Discussion, Information
The Board will discuss the book entitled "Great on T …
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Mon Jan 12, 2026
Board of Education Charter School Oversight Committee
Board enters closed session to discuss employee contract negotiations
The Kenai Peninsula Borough School District Board of Education held a special meeting focused on negotiations. The board approved the meeting agenda and entered an executive session to discuss employee contract negotiations, citing potential adverse financial effects. No other substantive items were addressed.
- Board approved the January 12, 2026 Special Meeting agenda
- Board entered executive session to discuss employee contract negotiations
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Monday, January 12, 2026
Board of Education Special Meeting-Negotiations
Kenai Peninsula Borough School District
148 N. Binkley Street
Soldotna, AK 99669
Betty J. Glick Assembly Chambers
Board of Education Special Meeting-Negotiations
11:00 a.m.
PLEASE NOTE: The meeting is open to the public. The public is invited to attend in person or virtually and participate as noted on the agenda.
To connect via Zoom: https://zoom.us/j/708024188
To connect via telephone (audio only), dial:
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Conference ID: 708 024 188
When prompted for an Attendee ID, press #.
Zoom ID: 708 024 188
The video recording is posted at the bottom of the agenda within a week of the meeting. Open the agenda and scroll down to the last item.
Persons with disabilities who need accommodations to participate should contact Nikkol Sipes at 907-714-8836, or e-mail nsipes@kpbsd.k12.ak.us
1. Opening Activities
Subject
A. Call to Order
Meeting
Jan 12, 2026 - Board of Education Special Meeting-Negotiations
Type
Procedural
File Attachments
1. Opening Activities
Subject
B. Pledge of Allegiance/National Anthem/Alaska Flag Song
Meeting
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Mon Jan 12, 2026
Board of Education Charter School Oversight Committee
Board approves new teacher contracts and long-term substitute contracts
The Kenai Peninsula Borough School District Board of Education held its regular meeting on January 12, 2026, in Soldotna, AK. The board approved the agenda, heard school and student reports, and received finance and budget transfer reports. No substantive decisions were made beyond routine procedural actions and contract approvals.
- Approval of 2025-26 new teacher contracts for Victor Borko, Bradley Ronchetto, Catherine Villafuerte, and Rachel Webb
- Approval of 2025-26 long-term substitute teacher contracts for Anna Bowers and Sherry Pederson at West Homer Elementary School
- Approval of November 2025 finance reports and second-quarter budget transfer report
- Public participation allowed under set protocols for student and general presentations
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Monday, January 12, 2026
Board of Education Meeting
Kenai Peninsula Borough School District
148 N. Binkley Street
Soldotna, AK 99669
Betty J. Glick Assembly Chambers
Regular Meeting
6:00 p.m.
PLEASE NOTE: The meeting is open to the public. The public is invited to attend in person or virtually and participate as noted on the agenda.
To connect via Zoom: https://zoom.us/j/708024188
To connect via telephone (audio only), dial:
+1 346 248 7799 US (Houston)
+1 669 900 6833 US (San Jose)
+1 253 215 8782 US (Tacoma)
+1 312 626 6799 US (Chicago)
+1 929 205 6099 US (New York)
+1 301 715 8592 US (Washington DC)
877 853 5257 US Toll-free
888 475 4499 US Toll-free
Conference ID: 708 024 188
When prompted for an Attendee ID, press #.
Zoom ID: 708 024 188
In addition, the meeting will be broadcast live on the district website. https://www.kpbsd.k12.ak.us/ Log on to our website to listen to the meeting live or to find archived meetings.
The video recording is posted at the bottom of the agenda within a week of the meeting. Open the agenda and scroll down to the last item.
Persons with disabilities who need accommodations to participate should contact Nikkol Sipes at 907-714-8836, or e-mail nsipes@kpbsd.k12.ak.us no later than three business days before the meeting date.
If you wish to sign up to testify at a meeting please contact Nikkol Sipes.
1. Opening Activities
Subject
A. Call to Order
Meeting
Jan 12, 202 …
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Mon Jan 12, 2026
Board of Education Charter School Oversight Committee
Board of Education Policy Review Committee to review personnel policies
The committee is reviewing the 4000 Series Personnel policies. This includes minor grammatical updates to several policies and recommended revisions to others to align with AASB model policy.
- Minor revisions to BP 4021 (Drug and Alcohol Testing), BP 4112.8/4312.8 (Employment of Relatives), and BP 4215 (Evaluation/Supervision)
- Recommended revisions to BP 4112.1 (Contracts)
- Recommended revisions to BP 4112.6/4212.6/4312.6 (Personnel Records)
- Recommended revisions to BP 4135/4235/4335 (Soliciting and Selling) and BP 4136/4236/4336 (Nonschool Employment)
- Recommended revisions to BP 4156.3/4256.3/4356.3 (Reimbursement, Uniforms and Allowances)
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Monday, January 12, 2026
Board of Education Policy Review Committee Meeting
Kenai Peninsula Borough School District
148 N. Binkley Street
Soldotna, AK 99669
Betty J. Glick Assembly Chambers
Board of Education Policy Review Committee Meeting(Listen Only)
9:30 a.m.
PLEASE NOTE: The meeting is open to the public. The public is invited to attend in person or virtually and participate by listening only.
To connect via Zoom: https://zoom.us/j/708024188
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Conference ID: 708 024 188
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Zoom ID: 708 024 188
The video recording is posted at the bottom of the agenda within a week of the meeting. Open the agenda and scroll down to the last item.
Persons with disabilities who need accommodations to participate should contact Nikkol Sipes at 907-714-8836, or e-mail nsipes@kpbsd.k12.ak.us
1. Board Policy Committee
Subject
A. Call to Order
Meeting
Jan 12, 2026 - Board of Education Policy Review Committee Meeting
Type
Procedural
File Attachments
1. Board Policy Committee
Subject
B. Roll Call
Meeting
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Mon Jan 12, 2026
Board of Education Charter School Oversight Committee
Board reviews FY27 budget with $8.6M deficit, class sizes, and policy changes
The Kenai Peninsula Borough School District Board of Education will hold work sessions on January 12, 2026, to discuss the FY27 preliminary budget, which projects a $8,558,472 deficit, review class size and enrollment data, and consider revisions to board policy on meeting order. The board will also discuss attendance at the AASB Legislative Fly-In and hold a discussion with state legislators.
- FY27 preliminary budget shows $140,965,246 in revenue and $149,523,718 in expenditures, leaving an $8,558,472 deficit
- Board policy review of Exhibit 9322 Order of Business, including moving first readings to the consent agenda
- Class Size Report, Enrollment & PTR data for 2025-26, including enrollment projection of 8,104 students for FY27
- Discussion of AASB Legislative Fly-In attendance and budget for board members
- Discussion with Kenai Peninsula state legislators on 2026 legislative priorities
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Monday, January 12, 2026
Board of Education Work Sessions
Kenai Peninsula Borough School District
148 N. Binkley Street
Soldotna, AK 99669
Betty J. Glick Assembly Chambers
Board of Education Work Sessions (Listen Only)
1:00 p.m. Meeting Protocols & Questions
1:15 p.m. Board Policy Review
1:45 p.m. Class Size Report, Enrollment & PTR
2:30 p.m. Finance Work Session
3:30 p.m. AASB Legislative Fly-In Attendance & Budget
4:00 p.m. Discussion with State Legislators
PLEASE NOTE: The meeting is open to the public. The public is invited to attend in person or virtually and participate by listening only.
To connect via Zoom: https://zoom.us/j/708024188
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Conference ID: 708 024 188
When prompted for an Attendee ID, press #.
Zoom ID: 708 024 188
The video recording is posted at the bottom of the agenda within a week of the meeting. Open the agenda and scroll down to the last item.
Persons with disabilities who need accommodations to participate should contact Nikkol Sipes at 907-714-8836, or e-mail [email protected]
1. Work Sessions
Subject
A. Meeting Protocols & Questions
Meeting
Jan 12, 2026 - Board of Education Work Sess …
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Mon Jan 12, 2026
Board of Education Charter School Oversight Committee
Committee reviews Aurora Borealis Charter School amendment application
The Kenai Peninsula Borough School District Charter School Oversight Committee meets to approve procedural items and review a charter school amendment application. The committee will consider approving the agenda, minutes from the October 2025 meeting, and a new application from Aurora Borealis Charter School to amend its charter.
- Review of Aurora Borealis Charter School Amendment Application with supporting documents
- Approval of October 9, 2025 meeting minutes
- Public participation limited to listening only
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Monday, January 12, 2026
Board of Education Charter School Oversight Committee Meeting
Kenai Peninsula Borough School District
148 N. Binkley Street
Soldotna, AK 99669
Betty J. Glick Assembly Chambers
Board of Education Charter School Oversight Committee Meeting (Listen Only)
10:00 a.m.
PLEASE NOTE: The meeting is open to the public. The public is invited to attend in person or virtually and participate by listening only.
To connect via Zoom: https://zoom.us/j/708024188
To connect via telephone (audio only), dial:
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+1 669 900 6833 US (San Jose)
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+1 312 626 6799 US (Chicago)
+1 929 205 6099 US (New York)
+1 301 715 8592 US (Washington DC)
877 853 5257 US Toll-free
888 475 4499 US Toll-free
Conference ID: 708 024 188
When prompted for an Attendee ID, press #.
Zoom ID: 708 024 188
The video recording is posted at the bottom of the agenda within a week of the meeting. Open the agenda and scroll down to the last item.
Persons with disabilities who need accommodations to participate should contact Nikkol Sipes at 907-714-8836, or e-mail [email protected]
1. Charter School Oversight Committee
Subject
A. Call to Order
Meeting
Jan 12, 2026 - Board of Education Charter School Oversight Committee Meeting
Type
Procedural
File Attachments
1. Charter School Oversight Committee
Subject
B. Roll Call
Meeting
Jan 12, 2026 - Board of Edu …
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