Kenai Peninsula Borough School District public meetings in 2020
46 substantive meetings from 2020, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2016- 2025
The Kenai Peninsula Borough School District's Superintendent Search Oversight Committee is meeting to receive an update from search firm McPherson & Jacobson, discuss survey results, and plan finalist interview questions and timeline. The meeting is procedural and focused on the ongoing superintendent search process.
- Update from McPherson & Jacobson on superintendent search
- Discussion of survey results
- Planning finalist interview questions
- Review of search timeline
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2016- 2025
The Kenai Peninsula Borough School District Board of Education is meeting to review reports on enrollment projections and finances, and to vote on consent agenda items including budget transfers, district calendars, and personnel actions. The meeting is virtual only due to COVID-19, with public participation by phone or online.
- Five-year enrollment projection: FY21 preliminary enrollment 7,753.12, down 819.88 from projected 8,573; FY22 projection 7,861
- Budget transfers 243-246 over $50,000 for charter school in-kind services and facility rent
- Approval of 2021-22, 2022-23, 2023-24 district calendars with changes to quarter end and spring break dates
- Unpaid leave of absence for April Dixon, Interventionist/Gifted & Talented Teacher at Soldotna Montessori Charter School, Jan 18-Mar 5, 2021
- New teacher contract for Lindsey Blaine, Generalist Teacher/Advisor at Connections Program
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2016- 2025
The Kenai Peninsula Borough School District Board of Education Policy Review Committee is meeting to review and potentially revise BP 4119.15 Sexual Misconduct, a policy addressing adult-on-student behavior under Title IX. The committee will consider suggested changes from a previous meeting and may approve the agenda and minutes. The meeting is hybrid, with public listen-only access.
- Review of BP 4119.15 Sexual Misconduct with clean and mark-up versions
- Policy addresses adult-on-student behavior under Title IX regulations
- Committee members include Debbie Cary, Mike Illg, Matt Morse, Virginia Morgan
- Public call-in number: (877) 853-5257, Meeting ID: 708-024-188
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2016- 2025
The Kenai Peninsula Borough School District Board of Education Information Committee is meeting to discuss several updates, including the annual report, budget and finance communications, changes to COVID-19 positive case notifications in schools, recent surveys, a mental health campaign, and the superintendent search. The meeting is hybrid, with public participation by phone or online.
- Update on Smart Start Plan and COVID-19 positive case notification changes in schools
- Update on superintendent search communications
- Update on annual report status
- Update on recent surveys
- Discussion of mental health campaign and radio PSAs
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2016- 2025
The Kenai Peninsula Borough School District Board of Education is holding work sessions to discuss revised board policies, the 2020-21 pandemic response, and the Board Governance Handbook. The main item is a revised Smart Start 2020 plan for "Red/High Risk" operations, which would allow in-person learning during high COVID-19 risk periods, with implementation recommended no earlier than January 19, 2021. Approval of the revised plan is an action item at the evening board meeting.
- Revised Smart Start plan for Red/High Risk operations, allowing in-person learning during high COVID-19 risk
- Implementation of revised plan recommended no earlier than January 19, 2021
- Board policy review discussion
- Board Governance Handbook review
- Public comment and emails cited on remote learning preferences
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2016- 2025
The Kenai Peninsula Borough School District Board of Education's Superintendent Search Oversight Committee is meeting to discuss the superintendent search process. They will review a proposed timeline, a draft list of stakeholder characteristics, and a stakeholder list, and plan next steps including a brochure, advertising, and stakeholder meetings.
- Review of superintendent search timeline presented by Steve Lowder
- Discussion of draft characteristics for the superintendent position
- Revision of stakeholder list from Oct. 6, 2020 work session
- Planning for brochure, advertising, and stakeholder meetings
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2016- 2025
The Kenai Peninsula Borough School District Board of Education is meeting to conduct routine business, including approving the agenda, swearing in newly elected members, electing officers for 2020-2021, and approving the consent agenda. The consent agenda includes budget transfers over $50,000, several unpaid leaves of absence, and approval of prior meeting minutes. The board will also hear presentations from Aurora Borealis and Paul Banks Elementary schools, receive the September finance reports and first quarter budget transfer report, and take public comments on non-agenda items.
- Budget transfer 105: $145,000 for student activity travel funds
- Budget transfer 157: $63,352 for MAPS testing services
- Unpaid leave for Kristine Barnett, West Homer Elementary, through 2020-21
- Unpaid leaves for support staff at Nikiski North Star, Paul Banks, Nanwalek schools
- Oath of office for new board members (Districts 3, 4, 6, 7)
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2016- 2025
The Kenai Peninsula Borough School District Board of Education is holding a special meeting, primarily to enter executive session to discuss employee contract negotiations, citing potential adverse financial effects. The agenda includes procedural items like call to order, pledge, mission statement, roll call, and agenda approval, followed by the executive session and adjournment.
- Executive session to discuss employee contract negotiations (authorized by Alaska Statute 44.62.310)
- Motion to enter executive session carried (9 yes votes)
- Hybrid virtual meeting with public call-in number (877) 853-5257, Meeting ID 708-024-188
- Meeting held at Kenai Central High School, Renee C. Henderson Auditorium
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2016- 2025
The Kenai Peninsula Borough School District Board of Education Policy Review Committee is meeting to review and suggest changes to BP 4119.15 Sexual Misconduct, a policy addressing adult-on-student behavior under Title IX. The committee will also discuss repealing AR 2121, the Superintendent's Contract, based on legal counsel and a placement agency's recommendations. The meeting is procedural and open to the public via listen-only.
- Review of BP 4119.15 Sexual Misconduct with markup and clean copies
- Discussion of repealing AR 2121 Superintendent's Contract
- Approval of agenda and minutes from Oct. 6, 2020
- Public call-in number: (877) 853-5257, Meeting ID: 708-024-188
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2016- 2025
The Kenai Peninsula Borough School District Board of Education is holding a work session to discuss board policies, the fall 2020 pandemic response, the FY22 budget calendar, the FY20 financial report, and the superintendent search. The meeting is hybrid, with public call-in available.
- Discussion of new or revised board policies
- Update on COVID-19 risk levels and response, including potential expansion of red operations to 1st and 2nd grade
- Review of FY22 preliminary budget development calendar
- Discussion of FY20 Comprehensive Annual Financial Report and Single Audit (unqualified opinion, no findings)
- Update on superintendent search progress
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2016- 2025
The Kenai Peninsula Borough School District Board of Education Finance Committee is meeting to review several financial items, including the FY21 estimated foundation formula with student counts as of 10/22/20, fund balance history from FY12 through unaudited FY20, and the effect of Kenai Peninsula Borough sales tax on funding. They will also compare FY19-FY20 data for pools, theaters, room use, and utilities. The meeting is hybrid, with public call-in available.
- Review of FY21 Foundation Revenue with student counts as of 10/22/20
- Fund balance review FY12 through unaudited FY20
- Discussion of KPB sales tax effect on funding
- Pools FY19-FY20 comparison
- Utility comparisons for electricity, heating fuel, natural gas
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2016- 2025
The Kenai Peninsula Borough School District Board of Education Policy Review Committee is meeting to review and discuss two policy items: a new sexual misconduct policy (BP 4119.15) and an administrative regulation on bids (AR 3311). The meeting is open to the public and includes procedural items like roll call and approval of minutes.
- Review of BP 4119.15 Sexual Misconduct policy, addressing adult-on-student behaviors under Title IX
- Discussion of AR 3311 Bids, proposing to change the bid threshold from $15,000 to $50,000 to match BP 3311
- Approval of minutes from the September 14, 2020 meeting
- Public can attend in person or via telephone/Zoom
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2016- 2025
The Kenai Peninsula Borough School District Board of Education will hold two work sessions. The first is a Smart Start Work Session to receive updates on the district's COVID-19 response, including the Smart Start Plan, instructional updates, contact tracing, and enrollment numbers. The second is a session to meet the superintendent search firm McPherson & Jacobson, LLC.
- Updates to Smart Start Plan: volunteers in Green status, field trip information
- Instructional updates: online archiving of curricular materials, parent-teacher conferences, field trips
- Contact tracing collaboration with Public Health (Nursing Supervisor Iris Wertz)
- Symptom Free Protocol requirements from Alaska Health and Social Services and KPBSD Medical Advisory Group
- Update on Eastern Peninsula/Seward: Seward Elementary positive student cases, remote learning, community numbers
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2016- 2025
The Kenai Peninsula Borough School District Board of Education is meeting to handle routine business, including approving the agenda and minutes, hearing school and superintendent reports, and reviewing August finance reports. The board will vote on a consent agenda that includes a budget transfer over $50,000 for Middle College, unpaid leaves of absence for two teachers, and approval of new teacher contracts. Public comments are also scheduled.
- Budget transfer 117 over $50,000 for Middle College supplies and pro/tech services
- Unpaid leaves for Kimberly Hays (Ninilchik School) and Effimia Reutov (Kachemak-Selo School)
- Resolution 20-21-2 appointing gaming permit primary/alternate members for schools
- Approval of new teacher contract for Jayda Williams at Skyview Middle School
- Approval of long-term substitute and temporary retired teacher contracts
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2016- 2025
The Kenai Peninsula Borough School District Board of Education Charter School Oversight Committee is meeting to discuss charter school funding, including the Foundation Formula, allowable reserves, and how enrollment numbers might affect budgets. The agenda includes procedural items like roll call and approval of notes from the October 7, 2019 meeting. No specific charter school concerns are listed.
- Discussion of charter school funding through the Foundation Formula
- Review of reserves charter schools are allowed to keep
- Potential impact of student enrollment numbers on charter school budgets
- Approval of notes from October 7, 2019 meeting
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2016- 2025
The Kenai Peninsula Borough School District Board of Education held a special meeting on October 5, 2020. The primary purpose of the session was to enter an executive session to discuss employee contract negotiations.
- Executive Session: Discussion of employee contract negotiations
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2016- 2025
The Kenai Peninsula Borough School District Board of Education Finance Committee is meeting to review the FY21 estimated student count, which projects a $1,813,855 loss in foundation funding due to lower enrollment. They will discuss a budget cut tier list to address the current year deficit and review the fund balance policy. The meeting is open to the public and includes procedural items like call to order, roll call, and approval of notes.
- FY21 estimated student count: 6,041 in-person/remote, 1,771 Connections homeschool, 188 intensive needs verified
- Projected loss of $1,813,855 in foundation funding, $547K worse than last meeting
- Student count period Sept 28-Oct 23, 2020; 21.55% below last year, may trigger Hold Harmless (AS 14.17.410)
- Budget Cut Tier List from FY20 to discuss covering current year deficit
- Fund Balance policy review
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2016- 2025
The Kenai Peninsula Borough School District Board of Education Information Committee is meeting to review and discuss the 2021 State and Federal Legislative Priorities, which will be presented for action at the board's evening meeting. The committee will also discuss fall communications regarding the 2020-2021 school restart amid COVID-19. The meeting is open to the public and includes procedural items like roll call and approval of previous meeting notes.
- Review of 2021 State and Federal Legislative Priorities, including support for public education, adequate funding, and COVID-19 response funding
- Discussion of fall communications regarding the 2020-2021 Fall Restart and COVID-19 in KPBSD Hub
- Approval of notes from September 14, 2020 meeting
- Meeting held at Kenai Central High School, 9583 Kenai Spur Highway, Kenai, AK
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2016- 2025
The Kenai Peninsula Borough School District Board of Education's Superintendent Search Oversight Committee is meeting to discuss the ongoing superintendent search. They will meet with the search firm McPherson & Jacobson, LLC, review recent search history, discuss the hiring timeline, and plan the format for upcoming October 5 and 6 meetings. The agenda is largely procedural and discussion-focused, with no final decisions scheduled.
- Meeting with search firm McPherson & Jacobson, LLC
- Discussion of recent superintendent search history
- Timeline discussion for hiring new superintendent
- Planning format for October 5 and 6 meetings
- Approval of notes from September 2 and 10, 2020
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2016- 2025
The Kenai Peninsula Borough School District Board of Education Information Committee is meeting to discuss the fall 2020 Smart Start plan and related communications, receive an update on the 2019-2020 annual report, and review draft 2021 state and federal legislative priorities. The meeting is open to the public and is listen-only. The legislative priorities will be presented for action at the October 5, 2020 meeting.
- Discussion of risk levels and Smart Start plan for 2020-2021 Fall Restart
- Update on 2019-2020 Annual Report
- Review of draft 2021 State and Federal Legislative Priorities, including funding for COVID-19 response and fully funding federal Title programs
- Approval of notes from Nov. 15, 2018 meeting
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2016- 2025
The Board of Education Superintendent Search Oversight Committee met to review submitted proposals from search firms. The agenda included procedural items such as roll call and approval of previous notes. The meeting was recessed until September 10, 2020, to discuss the final selection of the firm.
- Review of submitted search firm proposals
- Recessed until September 10, 2020, to discuss firm selection
- Approval of notes from August 3, 2020
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2016- 2025
The Kenai Peninsula Borough School District Board of Education is holding a work session to discuss several topics, including a review of board policies, an update on the superintendent search, and the fall 2020-2021 Smart Start plan for school reopening amid COVID-19. The board will also discuss resolutions, future meeting formats, and other board business. This is a discussion-only work session, not a voting meeting.
- Review of KPBSD Smart Start 2020 Plan and new DEED guidelines
- Discussion of changes to face covering requirements and COVID-19 risk levels
- Update on superintendent search oversight
- Review of resolutions including proposed cultural standards and sunsetting resolutions
- Discussion of future board meeting format amid pandemic
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2016- 2025
The Kenai Peninsula Borough School District Board of Education held a special meeting on August 3, 2020, to approve the agenda and then enter an executive session. The executive session was authorized to discuss matters that could adversely affect district finances, specifically preparing for employee contract bargaining. The board voted unanimously to enter and then adjourn the executive session, after which the meeting was adjourned.
- Approved agenda as presented
- Entered executive session to discuss preparing for employee contract bargaining
- Executive session authorized under Alaska Statute 44.62.310(c)
- Motion to enter executive session carried unanimously (9 yes votes)
- Adjourned executive session and meeting
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2016- 2025
The Kenai Peninsula Borough School District Board of Education Superintendent Search Oversight Committee is meeting to plan the superintendent search. They will review the RFP process, discuss criteria for selecting a search firm, and begin developing a timeline. The committee will also review a draft community survey and discuss desired qualities in a superintendent.
- Review of RFP process for selecting a search firm
- Discussion of questions and criteria for search firm selection
- Review of draft community survey on superintendent qualities
- Discussion of tentative hiring timeline
- Overview from HR Director Nate Crabtree on RFP process
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2016- 2025
The Board of Education Superintendent Search Oversight Committee is meeting to continue planning for the superintendent search. The agenda includes procedural items (call to order, roll call, approval of notes) and a revised discussion of search strategies and plans.
- Discussion of Superintendent Search Planning (revised)
- Approval of notes from June 30, 2020 meeting
- Reference to BP 2122 and AR 2122 (job description)
- Review of 2019 Kenai Superintendent Search brochure
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2016- 2025
The Kenai Peninsula Borough School District Board of Education held a hybrid virtual meeting on July 13, 2020. The board approved the consent agenda, which included budget transfers over $50,000 and new teacher contracts for the 2020-21 school year. The meeting also included the May 2020 finance reports and the Superintendent's report.
- Approved budget transfer 874 to align Fireweed Academy salaries and benefits to actual
- Approved budget transfer 927 for carpet installation at Kaleidoscope
- Approved 2020-21 Tentative Tenure Teacher Contract for George Skraba Reising at Connections Program
- Approved 2020-21 New Teacher Contracts for 29 staff members across district schools
- Reviewed May 2020 Finance Reports showing revenue and expenditure by fund
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2016- 2025
The Kenai Peninsula Borough School District Board of Education Information Committee is meeting to discuss the 2020-2021 Fall Restart communication, the 2019-2020 Annual Report, and the 2020-2021 Communication Plan. The meeting is procedural and informational, with no votes or decisions listed.
- Discussion of 2020-2021 Fall Restart communication
- Briefing on 2019-2020 Annual Report
- Discussion of 2020-2021 Communication Plan
- Approval of June 1, 2020 meeting notes
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2016- 2025
The Kenai Peninsula Borough School District Board of Education is holding a planning session to review the 2019-2020 strategic plan progress, complete a board self-evaluation, and set goals for the 2020-2021 school year. The session includes discussion of suggested topics such as COVID-19 response, superintendent search, and bargaining agreements.
- Strategic plan update covering Ready, Rigor, Relevance, and Responsiveness areas
- Board self-evaluation for 2019-2020 completed by eight board members
- Review of 2019-2020 board goals
- Development of 2020-2021 board goals, including COVID-19 response and superintendent search
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2016- 2025
The Kenai Peninsula Borough School District Board of Education is meeting to handle routine business, including approving the agenda, minutes, and a consent agenda with personnel contracts and leave requests. They will also receive reports on April finances, lease agreements for 2020-2021, and hear public comments. The meeting is held virtually due to COVID-19.
- Approve 2020-21 new administrator contracts for Amy Hagen and Jessica Scogin
- Approve 2020-21 new teacher contracts for seven teachers at various schools
- Approve long-term substitute teacher contract for Sherry Pederson at West Homer Elementary
- Review lease agreements including Voznesenka School at $7,035.21/month and Razdolna School at $4,469.70/month
- Receive April finance reports
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2016- 2025
The Kenai Peninsula Borough School District Board of Education is holding a virtual work session to discuss board policies, pay rates for substitutes and temporary employees, the 2020 fall restart plan, and KPSAA handbook updates. The board will also have general discussion. The meeting is a discussion and information session, not a final decision-making meeting.
- Board policy review
- 2020-21 pay rates for substitutes and temporary employees
- 2020 Fall Smart Start Work Group update
- KPSAA handbook updates for elementary, middle, and high schools
- Board discussion
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2016- 2025
The Kenai Peninsula Borough School District Board of Education Policy Review Committee is meeting virtually to continue work on several school policies. They will review and discuss policies on professional boundaries between staff and students, staff dependents' school attendance, suicide prevention, at-risk students, and maintenance operations. The meeting is open to the public via call-in.
- Review of BP 5141.42, AR 5141.42, E 5141.42a and E 5141.42b on professional boundaries of staff with students
- Discussion of AR 4111.3 on school attendance for staff dependents
- Review of BP 5141.52 on suicide prevention and BP 5141.51 on at-risk students
- Review of BP 3510 on business and noninstructional operations maintenance
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2016- 2025
The Kenai Peninsula Borough School District Board of Education is holding a work session to discuss several items, including starting the search for a new superintendent, reviewing the six-year capital plan, and receiving an update on the FY21 budget. The board will also discuss proposed handbook changes, homeschooling programs, and bond proposals. The FY21 budget update shows a projected $5,685,911 deficit requiring use of all available unassigned fund balance.
- Superintendent search for 2021-2022 begins; oversight committee appointed
- FY21 budget: $139,744,457 revenue vs $145,430,368 expenditures; $5,685,911 fund balance use
- KPB funding set at $50,000,000, $2,776,473 below maximum allowable
- CARES Act estimated revenue: $2,295,953 for KPBSD; KPB to receive $13,167,154 CAP plus $8,066,367 direct cost payments
- Bond proposals postponed to 2021; extension requested for Kachemak-Selo project participating share
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2016- 2025
The Kenai Peninsula Borough School District Board of Education met with the Kenai Peninsula Borough Assembly for a joint work session. The agenda lists a discussion regarding the FY21 Budget and Bond Proposals. No specific decisions, votes, or dollar amounts are recorded in the provided text.
- Discussion of FY21 Budget
- Discussion of Bond Proposals
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2016- 2025
The Kenai Peninsula Borough School District Board of Education is holding its regular meeting, primarily acting on a consent agenda that includes approving long-term substitute teacher contracts, new administrator and teacher contracts for 2020-21, leave requests, a policy revision, and meeting date changes. The board also authorizes a letter of appreciation to staff and hears reports from schools and the state education commissioner.
- Approved long-term substitute contracts for Daniel Calhoun (Homer High), Alex Koplin (Homer Middle), Linda Rourke (Homer High), Elizabeth Sutphin (Seward Elementary), Robert Young (Soldotna Elementary)
- Approved 2020-21 new administrator contract for Tabitha Blades as Assistant Principal at Soldotna High School
- Approved 2020-21 new teacher contracts for Sarah Boss (Homer High) and Karen Ruchti (Nikolaevsk School)
- Approved AR 5121 Assessment policy revision
- Approved moving May 2020 board meeting to May 6 due to COVID-19
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2016- 2025
The Kenai Peninsula Borough School District Board of Education met with the Kenai Peninsula Borough Assembly for a joint work session on March 17, 2020. The primary purpose was to discuss the Fiscal Year 2021 budget. The agenda lists this as a discussion item with attached background materials regarding budget reductions and special education enrollment.
- Joint work session with Kenai Peninsula Borough Assembly to discuss the FY21 Budget
- Review of attached document: Budget Reductions History
- Review of attached document: Special Education Historical Enrollment Information
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2016- 2025
The Kenai Peninsula Borough School District Board of Education Information Committee is meeting to discuss several items, including a review of the AASB February Fly-In, legislative priorities and current bills, the 2020 bond proposal, and preparation for the AASB March Fly-In. The meeting also includes procedural items such as call to order, roll call, approval of previous meeting notes, and adjournment.
- Review of AASB February Fly-In
- Discussion of legislative priorities and current bills
- 2020 bond proposal discussion
- Preparation for AASB March Fly-In
- Approval of notes from 2-3-20 meeting
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2016- 2025
The Kenai Peninsula Borough School District Board of Education Policy Review Committee meets March 2, 2020, in Soldotna. The agenda includes reviewing four new policies on professional boundaries between staff and students, a proposed administrative regulation on school attendance for staff dependents, and model policies on at-risk students and suicide prevention. The committee will also consider an exhibit updating the administrator selection process.
- Review of BP 5141.42, AR 5141.42, E 5141.42a, E 5141.42b — Professional Boundaries of Staff with Students (returned from Jan. 13 work session)
- Proposed AR 4111.3 School Attendance-Staff Dependents
- Discussion of BP 5141.51 At-Risk Students and BP 5141.52 Suicide Prevention, using AASB and Anchorage School District models
- Exhibit 9000b Administrator Selection Process revision (information only, not subject to approval)
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2016- 2025
The Kenai Peninsula Borough School District Board of Education met March 2, 2020, reviewing the FY21 preliminary budget, which projects a $2,255,900 deficit requiring use of fund balance. The board also approved consent agenda items including budget transfers, teacher contracts, and a leave of absence extension.
- FY21 preliminary general fund budget totals $144,776,830 in expenditures/transfers vs. $142,520,930 in revenue, a $2,255,900 deficit
- Budget transfers 375 and 376 over $50,000 for Hearing Impaired Contract Services at Nanwalek and Redoubt
- Long-term substitute contracts approved for Susan Biggs, Rebecca Brown (Kaleidoscope Charter School), and Francia Just (West Homer Elementary)
- New teacher contract for Vincenza Paluso as Intermediate Grade Interventionist at K-Beach Elementary
- Unpaid leave of absence extension for Brooke Ames, Special Education Resource Aide at Soldotna High School, March 16 to September 13, 2020
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2016- 2025
The Kenai Peninsula Borough School District Board of Education Finance Committee met on March 2, 2020, to review the revised FY21 preliminary budget, including comparisons to FY19 actuals and three laydown documents. The agenda also included procedural items such as call to order, roll call, approval of notes, and information requests to administration.
- Reviewed FY21 Preliminary Budget with comparisons to FY19 actuals
- Included three laydown documents: revised budget info, budget-to-actual, and special education teacher FTE request
- Bond 2020 schedule and KPB/KPBSD bond documents attached
- Committee members: Zen Kelly (Chair), Debbie Cary, Greg Madden, Jason Tauriainen
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2016- 2025
The Kenai Peninsula Borough School District Board of Education Finance Committee met on February 4, 2020, to discuss the FY21 budget update regarding revenue, expenditures, and fund balance. The committee also discussed alternative school schedules. No final decisions or votes were recorded in the agenda text.
- Discussion of FY21 budget update on revenue, expenditures, and fund balance
- Discussion of alternative school schedules
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2016- 2025
The Kenai Peninsula Borough School District Board of Education held a work session on Feb. 3, 2020, to discuss several items. They reviewed a draft school facilities bond project list for fall 2020, an update on the healthcare plan effective Jan. 1, 2020, and a presentation on board social media use. The board also prepared for the AASB Legislative Fly-In and discussed a policy on use of school facilities.
- Draft School Facilities Bond project list for fall 2020, addressing deferred maintenance and capital repairs
- Healthcare plan update with changes effective Jan. 1, 2020
- Presentation and training on board social media use by Borough Attorney Patty Burley
- First reading of AR 1330 Use of School Facilities and Properties and E 1240 Organizations Supporting Student Activities
- Preparation for AASB Legislative Fly-In
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2016- 2025
The Kenai Peninsula Borough School District Board of Education met on February 3, 2020, to approve a consent agenda that included several administrative actions. The board approved the 2020-2021 organizational chart, revised administrative regulations on teacher-in-charge, school facilities use, graduation requirements, and charter school administrator evaluation, and approved budget transfers over $50,000. The meeting also included procedural items, school reports, and public comment opportunities.
- Approved 2020-2021 District Organizational Chart
- Approved AR 4319.26 Teacher-In-Charge, AR 1330 Use of School Facilities, AR 6146.1 High School Graduation Requirements, AR 6187.1 Charter School Administrator Evaluation
- Approved budget transfers over $50,000 (transfers 368-371) for charter school in-kind services and facility rent
- Approved unpaid leave of absence for Cristina Kilcher, school nurse at Nikolaevsk School
- Approved assignment of Virginia Morgan to Board Information Committee
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2016- 2025
The Kenai Peninsula Borough School District Board of Education Information Committee is meeting to discuss preparation for the AASB Legislative Fly-In and current education-related legislation. The agenda is otherwise procedural, with call to order, roll call, approval of notes, and adjournment.
- Discussion of AASB Legislative Fly-In prep, including communications with legislators during scheduled appointments
- Discussion of current education related legislation
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2016- 2025
The Kenai Peninsula Borough School District Board of Education held a work session covering the annual assessment report, the preliminary FY21 general fund budget, a draft bond project list, updates on board and district goals, and the Kenai Peninsula Native Youth Leaders program. The budget discussion noted a projected $1.66 million fund balance use, and the bond list is a starting point for potential capital projects.
- FY21 preliminary general fund budget totals $142,520,930 in revenue and $144,183,314 in expenditures, requiring $1,662,384 from fund balance
- State funding for FY21 estimated at $88,564,457, including $77,652,172 foundation funding and $10,626,356 on-behalf payments
- KPB support budgeted at $52,776,473, which is $264,382 over FY20 level
- Draft bond list for potential 2020 district-wide bond election discussed, created by Kevin Lyon, Director of Planning & Operations
- Kenai Peninsula Native Youth Leaders program serves more than 150 students in grades 9-12 annually
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2016- 2025
The Kenai Peninsula Borough School District Board of Education Policy Review Committee is meeting to review several administrative regulations and exhibits. They will consider a new form for art donations, a revision to the facility use regulation, and a clarification of the student assessment regulation. The meeting is primarily for discussion and review, not final approval.
- Review of Exhibit 3290.1 Donation of Art for School form
- Revision to AR 1330 Use of School Facilities and Properties with new Exhibit 1240 list of groups
- Review of AR 5121 Assessment to clarify if it applies to all grades or secondary only
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2016- 2025
The Kenai Peninsula Borough School District Board of Education met on January 13, 2020, to review financial reports and approve the FY20 budget revision. The board also approved new teacher contracts, long-term substitute agreements, and updated gaming permits via the consent agenda. No major policy changes or new ordinances were proposed in the provided text.
- FY20 Budget Revision approved with total revenue and expenditures of $145,386,444
- Student Transportation budget adjusted to $7,801,442 in revenue and $7,825,025 in expenditures
- New teacher contracts approved for Brooke Andrews (Seward Elementary) and Keith Seville (Nanwalek School)
- Long-term substitute contracts approved for Amy Burton and Terri Zopf-Schoessler at Soldotna High School
- Revised gaming permits approved for Cooper Landing