Kenai Peninsula Borough School District public meetings in 2024
62 substantive meetings from 2024, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2016- 2025
The Board of Education is holding work sessions to discuss budget adjustments, student enrollment data, and cell phone use. Members will review a draft survey regarding a potential four-day school week and meet with state legislators to discuss 2025 priorities.
- FY25 General Budget Revision with a total revised revenue budget of $151,510,112
- State of Alaska revenue increase of $2,179,572 based on an ADM of 8,266.53 students
- Review of draft surveys for staff, parents, and students regarding a Four Day School Week
- Annual Class Size Enrollment Report and Pupil Teacher Ratios (PTR) analysis
- Discussion with state legislators regarding 2025 KPBSD Legislative Priorities
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2016- 2025
The Kenai Peninsula Borough School District Board of Education held a special meeting on December 2, 2024, to discuss employee contract negotiations. The board voted to enter executive session, citing the need to discuss matters that would adversely affect district finances. The meeting was open to the public for the initial procedural items, and a video recording will be posted within a week.
- Board approved the December 2, 2024 special meeting agenda as presented.
- Board voted to enter executive session for employee contract negotiations under Alaska Statute 44.62.310.
- Executive session was adjourned by a board vote.
- Meeting was held at the Betty J. Glick Assembly Chambers in Soldotna.
- Public could attend in person or via Zoom/telephone.
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2016- 2025
The Kenai Peninsula Borough School District Board of Education will vote on a consent agenda that includes approving 14 new teacher contracts, two long-term substitute teacher contracts, and one temporary retired teacher contract for the 2024-25 school year. The board will also hear a report from Connections School and receive the October finance report.
- Approval of 14 new teacher contracts for 2024-25, including positions at schools across the district
- Approval of two long-term substitute teacher contracts for West Homer Elementary and Fireweed Academy
- Approval of one temporary retired teacher contract
- October finance report presenting monthly revenue and expenditure information
- Connections School report from Mr. Doug Hayman
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2016- 2025
The Kenai Peninsula Borough School District Board of Education met to review charter school applications. The Board voted to approve a 10-year renewal for Aurora Borealis Charter School and a 5-year initial term for Tułen Charter School, contingent upon a successful MOU.
- Approved 10-year renewal application for Aurora Borealis Charter School
- Approved 5-year initial application for Tułen Charter School
- Tułen Charter School approval is contingent upon the completion and signing of a Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) for staffing with the Kenaitze Tribe
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2016- 2025
The Kenai Peninsula Borough School District Board of Education will hold a quarterly work session to discuss the current cell phone policy, receive ethics and responsibility training, review the board governance handbook, and discuss the book 'The Anxious Generation'.
- Cell Phone Policy Discussion: Board will discuss current policy BP 5138 on student possession and use of personal electronic devices
- Board Member Ethics & Responsibility Training: Training provided by Mr. John Sedor
- Governance Handbook Review: Review of the KPBSD Board Governance Handbook
- Book Discussion: Discussion of 'The Anxious Generation' by Jonathan Haidt
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2016- 2025
The Board of Education will hold work sessions to review applications for Tułen Charter School and the renewal of Aurora Borealis Charter School. The session also includes discussions on 2025 legislative priorities, the annual financial report, and an update on the four-day school week.
- Tułen Charter School initial application review
- Aurora Borealis Charter School renewal application review
- Development of 2025 Legislative Priorities
- Review of FY24 Annual Comprehensive Financial Report and Single Audit
- Update on the four-day school week
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2016- 2025
The Board of Education Policy Review Committee will meet to review the Series 4000 Personnel policies and receive an update on the Series 3000 Business & Instruction Support Operations. The meeting includes procedural items such as call to order, roll call, and approval of previous meeting notes.
- Review of Series 4000 Personnel policies as directed by the Board Policy Revision Timeline
- Update on Series 3000 Business & Instruction Support Operations
- Approval of September 9, 2024 meeting notes
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2016- 2025
The Kenai Peninsula Borough School District Board of Education met to review financial reports and approve personnel contracts. The board is deciding on a policy regarding materials fees and reviewing a report from Chapman School.
- Approval of BP 3260 Materials Fees
- Approval of 2024-25 New Teacher Contract for Braedon Pitsch at Razdolna School
- Approval of 2024-25 Long-Term Substitute Teacher Contract for Wayne Floyd at K-Beach Elementary School
- Presentation of September Finance Reports and First Quarter Budget Transfer Report
- School report presentation by Ms. Heidi Stokes for Chapman School
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2016- 2025
The Kenai Peninsula Borough School District's Charter School Oversight Committee will meet to consider updated applications for the Aurora Borealis Charter School renewal and the Kenaitze Indian Tribe's proposed Tułen Charter School. The meeting follows a previous session where the committee requested additional information from both applicants.
- Aurora Borealis Charter School renewal application with updated supporting documents
- Tułen Charter School initial application from Kenaitze Indian Tribe, with revised deed and presentation
- Approval of previous meeting notes from October 14, 2024
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2016- 2025
This is a special meeting of the Kenai Peninsula Borough School District Board of Education focused on organization. The board will swear in newly elected members, elect officers (president, vice president, clerk, treasurer) for the 2024-2025 term, and approve the meeting agenda. No substantive policy or budget items are on the agenda.
- Oath of office for newly elected board members: District 2 Sarah Douthit, District 5 Kelley Cizek, District 8 Tim Daugharty
- Election of board officers for 2024-2025: president, vice president, clerk, treasurer
- Approval of the October 14, 2024 special meeting agenda
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2016- 2025
The Charter School Oversight Committee will review a renewal application for Aurora Borealis Charter School. The committee will also discuss the initial charter school application from the Kenaitze Indian Tribe for Tułen Charter School.
- Aurora Borealis Charter School Renewal Application
- Tułen Charter School initial application
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2016- 2025
The Kenai Peninsula Borough School District Board of Education met on October 7, 2024, to approve the agenda, minutes, and a consent agenda covering personnel contracts and the August finance reports. The meeting also included reports from schools, the student representative, and the superintendent, along with public comment periods.
- Approved long-term substitute teacher contracts for 7 teachers at various schools
- Approved new administrator contract for Czarina Voivedich as Director of Finance
- Approved new teacher contracts for Shannon Hoffbeck and Antonina Reutov
- Approved temporary retired teacher contract for Thomas DeGray at Nanwalek School
- Received August Finance Reports for 2024
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2016- 2025
The Kenai Peninsula Borough School District Board of Education will hold work sessions on artificial intelligence in education, a review of mCLASS data, KPSAA sports and activities fees, and a previously tabled policy on gifts, grants, and bequests. The meeting is open to the public in person and via Zoom or phone.
- Presentation on artificial intelligence and education by Mr. Myron Dueck
- mCLASS data review by Ms. Cindy McKibben
- Discussion of KPSAA sports and activities fees
- Review of BP 3290 Gifts, Grants and Bequests, tabled from July 2024 for further review
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2016- 2025
The Board of Education held a special meeting to discuss two matters in executive session: Kenai Peninsula Borough Requests for Proposals and Kenai Peninsula Administrators Association contract negotiations. Both sessions were authorized under Alaska statute to avoid adverse financial effects. The meeting was otherwise procedural, with no public action taken on substantive items.
- Executive session on KPB Requests for Proposals
- Executive session on KPAA contract negotiations
- Both sessions approved by board votes
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2016- 2025
The Kenai Peninsula Borough School District Board of Education Information Committee will meet to begin developing the district's 2025 legislative priorities, using the 2024 KPBSD and AASB priorities as reference. The agenda also includes approval of the meeting agenda and notes from the March 5, 2024 meeting.
- Discussion of 2025 Legislative Priorities for KPBSD
- Reference documents: 2024 KPBSD Legislative Priorities and AASB 2024 Legislative Priorities
- Approval of March 5, 2024 meeting notes
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2016- 2025
The Board of Education Policy Review Committee will meet to discuss ongoing policy reviews, including AASB policy updates for the 3000 series and a revised version of BP 3290 Gifts, Grants and Bequests that was tabled in July for further review. The committee will also approve previous meeting notes and the agenda.
- Discussion of AASB Policy Updates for the 3000 series
- Review of BP 3290 Gifts, Grants and Bequests with suggested revisions from administration and legal
- Approval of August 5, 2024 Policy Review Committee meeting notes
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2016- 2025
The Kenai Peninsula Borough School District Board of Education is holding work sessions to discuss small schools and remote sites, receive a facility update, and review board policies. The board will also discuss potential new agenda items. No final votes are scheduled; these are discussion and information items.
- Discussion of incentives and PTR (pupil-teacher ratio) in small schools and remote sites
- Facility and maintenance update from Mr. Lyon and Mr. Hedges
- Review of BP 3260 Materials Fees and BP 3270 Disposal of Books, Equipment and Supplies
- First reading of AR 4115 Evaluation/Supervision with suggested revisions
- Board discussion on bringing up new agenda items
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2016- 2025
The Kenai Peninsula Borough School District Board of Education is meeting at Seward High School. The board approved a consent agenda including new administrator and teacher contracts for the 2024-25 school year, as well as temporary retired teacher and tentative tenure teacher contracts. The agenda also includes a report on July 2024 finances, a school report from Seward High School, and opportunities for public comment.
- Approved 2024-25 New Administrator Contract for Sheri Maynard as Principal/Teacher at Ninilchik School
- Approved 2024-25 New Teacher Contracts for Ryan Bird (Ninilchik School) and Joshua Brege (Homer High School)
- Approved 2024-25 Temporary Retired Teacher Contracts for Carol Boehmler, Steven Evans, and William Noomah
- Approved 2024-25 Tentative Tenure Teacher Contracts (list not fully detailed in agenda)
- Received July 2024 Finance Reports showing monthly revenue and expenditure information
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2016- 2025
The Kenai Peninsula Borough School District Board of Education Small Schools Committee will hold a meeting to approve the agenda and minutes from April 15, 2024, and discuss planning topics for upcoming meetings to support small schools. The meeting is open to the public and will be held in Soldotna, AK.
- Approval of April 15, 2024 meeting notes
- Discussion on committee agenda planning for small schools support
- Meeting held at Denali Conference Room, 148 N. Binkley Street, Soldotna, AK
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2016- 2025
The Kenai Peninsula Borough School District Board of Education is meeting for a regular business meeting. The board will vote on consent agenda items including new administrator and teacher contracts for the 2024-25 school year, a temporary retired teacher contract, and a budget transfer over $50,000 for Fortnet security software. The meeting also includes reports from the superintendent, board members, and committees, as well as opportunities for public comment.
- Approval of 2024-25 new administrator contracts: Charles Abolafia as Principal at Soldotna High School and LoAna Benton as Principal/Teacher at Port Graham School
- Approval of 2024-25 new teacher contracts for six teachers at various schools including Connections Program, Homer Area, Sterling Elementary, McNeil Canyon Elementary, Kenai Central High School, and Central Peninsula Area
- Approval of a temporary retired teacher contract for Kay Downs as Special Education Intensive Needs Teacher at K-Beach Elementary School
- Approval of budget transfer #7 for $56,100 for Fortnet security software purchase
- Fourth Quarter Budget Transfer Report presented for informational review
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2016- 2025
The Kenai Peninsula Borough School District Board of Education holds a work session to discuss the health care plan, receive the superintendent's annual report, and review two board policies (BP 3000 Concepts and Roles and BP 3200 Income/Revenue). The meeting is open to the public with options to attend in person or via Zoom/phone.
- Health care plan overview and presentation
- Superintendent's 2023-2024 annual report
- Review of BP 3000 Concepts and Roles with suggested revisions
- Review of BP 3200 Income with proposed title change to BP 3200 Revenue
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2016- 2025
The Board of Education Policy Review Committee will consider revisions to three policies that were tabled at the July 1 meeting: BP 3260 Materials Fees, BP 3270 Disposal of Books, Equipment and Supplies, and BP 3290 Gifts, Grants and Bequests. The meeting also includes procedural items like call to order, roll call, approval of the agenda, and approval of the previous meeting notes.
- BP 3260 Materials Fees — revisions from Administration
- BP 3270 Disposal of Books, Equipment and Supplies — revisions from Administration
- BP 3290 Gifts, Grants and Bequests — revisions from Administration
- Approval of notes from July 1, 2024 Policy Committee meeting
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2016- 2025
The Kenai Peninsula Borough School District Board of Education Policy Review Committee is meeting to review and discuss suggested revisions to five board policies. The committee will consider changes to BP 3000 Concepts and Roles, BP 3200 Income (with a suggested title change to Revenue), BP 3260 Materials Fees, BP 3270 Disposal of Books, Equipment and Supplies, and BP 3290 Gifts, Grants and Bequests. The meeting is open to the public and includes procedural items like call to order, roll call, and approval of prior meeting notes.
- Review of BP 3000 Concepts and Roles with suggested revisions
- BP 3200 Income suggested title change to BP 3200 Revenue
- Review of BP 3260 Materials Fees with suggested revisions
- Review of BP 3270 Disposal of Books, Equipment and Supplies (Personal Property)
- Review of BP 3290 Gifts, Grants and Bequests with suggested revisions
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2016- 2025
The Board of Education will review findings from the Four-Day School Week Ad Hoc Committee and discuss the FY25 preliminary budget revision. Additional discussions include 2024-2025 board goals, student climate survey updates, and a review of public complaint policies regarding discrimination.
- Four-Day School Week Ad Hoc Committee findings
- 2024-2025 Board Goals review
- Student Climate & Mindset Survey update
- FY25 Preliminary Budget Revision discussion
- Review of BP 1312.3 Public Complaints Concerning Discrimination
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2016- 2025
The Kenai Peninsula Borough School District Board of Education is holding a regular meeting to approve the agenda, minutes, and consent agenda items, including policy reviews of Series 1000 Community Relations and Series 2000 Administration, and BP 6020 Parent Involvement. The board will also receive the May Finance Reports and hear reports from the superintendent, board members, committees, and the student representative.
- Approval of Policy Review of Series 1000 Community Relations (second reading)
- Approval of Policy Review of Series 2000 Administration (second reading)
- Approval of BP 6020 Parent Involvement (second reading)
- May Finance Reports 2024-7-1 (information item)
- Public comment periods for student and public presentations
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2016- 2025
The Kenai Peninsula Borough School District Board of Education met on June 3, 2024, to conduct regular business. The board approved the meeting agenda, minutes from May 6, 2024, and the consent agenda, which included long-term substitute teacher contracts and new administrator contracts for 2024-25. The meeting also included reports on April finances, lease agreements, and public comment opportunities.
- Approved consent agenda including long-term substitute teacher contract for Laura Beeson at Kenai Central High School
- Approved 2024-25 new administrator contracts for Kimberly Daniels (K-Beach Elementary) and Betty Hall (Nikiski Middle/High School)
- Reviewed April 2024 finance reports
- Reviewed lease agreements for 2024-2025, including Boys & Girls Club ($850/month), Kachemak Selo School ($2,790/month), Razdolna School ($5,189.67/month and $610/month), Fireweed Academy ($4,484.97/month), Vosnesenka School ($11,229.43/month plus water), and Connections Homer ($4,000/month)
- Public comment periods for student and public presentations
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2016- 2025
The Kenai Peninsula Borough School District Board of Education is holding work sessions to review its 2023-2024 goals, develop goals for 2024-2025, and discuss the district's six-year capital plan and facility updates. The board will also review several policies, including parent involvement and new policies on family engagement and sexual abuse prevention, which will be presented for first reading later that evening. The meeting is open to the public and includes a board discussion period.
- Board self-evaluation for 2023-2024 completed and reviewed
- Review of 2023-2024 Board Goals progress report
- Development of 2024-2025 Board Goals
- Discussion of Six Year Plan FY 2026-2031 and facility updates
- First reading of policies BP 6020, BP 5124.1, AR 5124.1, and BP 5141.41
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2016- 2025
The Kenai Peninsula Borough School District Board of Education held a special meeting on June 3, 2024, primarily to discuss the superintendent's evaluation and contract in a closed executive session. The board voted to enter the executive session, citing Alaska law, and later adjourned it. The meeting was open to the public for the initial procedural items, but the substantive discussion occurred behind closed doors.
- Approved the June 3, 2024 special meeting agenda (motion carried, 8-0, with one member absent)
- Voted to enter executive session to discuss superintendent evaluation and contract (motion carried, 8-0)
- Voted to adjourn the executive session (motion carried, 8-0)
- Meeting held at Betty J. Glick Assembly Chambers, 148 N. Binkley Street, Soldotna, AK
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2016- 2025
The Kenai Peninsula Borough School District Board of Education's Four-Day School Week Ad Hoc Committee is meeting to discuss and develop a pros and cons list for a four-day school week based on previous research, and to discuss their recommendation on the matter. The meeting is open to the public in person and virtually.
- Develop a Pros and Cons list for the Four-Day School Week
- Discuss recommendation on the Four-Day School Week
- Approve notes from the April 15, 2024 meeting
- Committee members include Jason Tauriainen (Chair), Tim Daugharty, and others
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2016- 2025
The Kenai Peninsula Borough School District Board of Education held a special meeting on May 6, 2024, primarily to conduct a student expulsion hearing (case #2024-24-001). The board entered executive session to discuss the confidential matter and then voted to support the administration's recommendation for expulsion with additional conditions set by the board. The meeting was open to the public via Zoom and telephone.
- Expulsion hearing #2024-24-001 held in executive session
- Board voted to support administration's expulsion recommendation with additional conditions
- Meeting held at Betty J. Glick Assembly Chambers, 148 N. Binkley Street, Soldotna
- All 9 board members voted in favor of the expulsion motion
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2016- 2025
The Kenai Peninsula Borough School District Board of Education is holding its regular meeting on May 6, 2024. The board will vote on the consent agenda, which includes approval of a new administrative regulation on graduation regalia and updates to the bids policy. They will also hear reports from schools, the superintendent, and student representatives, and receive March finance reports and the third-quarter budget transfer report.
- Approval of AR 5127(b) Graduation Regalia
- Approval of BP 3311 Bids
- March Finance Reports presented
- Third Quarter Budget Transfer Report presented
- School reports from Nanwalek and Susan B. English schools
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2016- 2025
The Kenai Peninsula Borough School District Board of Education holds a work session to discuss and receive information on several topics, including the secondary English Language Arts curriculum, proposed revisions to the KPSAA student activity handbooks, a finance update on state funding, and a review of board policies. The meeting is open to the public and includes a board discussion period.
- Secondary ELA curriculum review for grades 6-12
- KPSAA handbook revisions, including participation fees and eligibility rules
- Finance update on state legislature and funding
- Policy review of Series 1000 Community Relations and Series 2000 Administration
- Sources of Strength program overview
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2016- 2025
The Kenai Peninsula Borough School District Board of Education Policy Review Committee is meeting to review and discuss several school policies. They will revisit BP 1312.3 on public complaints concerning discrimination, which was remanded back to committee for further review and legal guidance, and BP 6020 on parent involvement, which has been tabled for additional revisions. The committee will also introduce new policies on family engagement and on sexual abuse, assault, and dating violence awareness and prevention.
- BP 1312.3 Public Complaints Concerning Discrimination: review with original draft, member edits, and legal suggestions
- BP 6020 Parent Involvement: review of suggested revisions (no title change at this time)
- BP 5124.1 Family Engagement: new policy introduced
- AR 5124.1 Family Engagement: new administrative regulation introduced
- BP 5141.41 Sexual Abuse, Sexual Assault and Dating Violence Awareness and Prevention: new policy introduced
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2016- 2025
The Kenai Peninsula Borough School District Board of Education Small Schools Committee is meeting to review its committee charge and discuss future meeting topics and next steps to support small schools. The agenda also includes a student representative update and approval of prior meeting notes. The meeting is open to the public via Zoom or phone.
- Review of Small Schools Committee Charge
- Discussion of future meeting topics and next steps for small schools support
- Student Representative Update by Miss Inafa Reutov
- Approval of February 5, 2024 meeting notes
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2016- 2025
The Kenai Peninsula Borough School District Board of Education held a special meeting to approve the FY25 preliminary General Fund budget. The board approved a $139,504,883 budget, which includes $58,170,974 from the borough and uses all $5,836,963 of unassigned fund balance to cover a projected deficit. The budget includes reductions such as increased pupil-teacher ratios, cuts to support staff days, and reductions to various programs and supplies.
- Approved $139,504,883 FY25 General Fund budget (motion carried 8-1, Penny Vadla opposed)
- Includes $58,170,974 from Kenai Peninsula Borough and $74,316,946 in state funding
- Uses all $5,836,963 unassigned fund balance to address $13,684,237 deficit
- Cuts include increased pupil-teacher ratios, 10 days for support staff, and 10% cut to school supply budgets
- Transfers $550,000 to pupil transportation and $145,000 for extra-curricular travel
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2016- 2025
The Board of Education's Four-Day School Week Ad Hoc Committee will meet to discuss and define the model for a potential four-day school week, including a hypothetical calendar for the 2025-26 school year. The committee will also review the purpose of exploring this option. The meeting is open to the public and will be held in person and via Zoom.
- Discussion of the four-day school week model based on supporting evidence
- Review of a hypothetical 2025-26 four-day week calendar
- Discussion of the purpose of exploring a four-day school week
- Approval of March 11, 2024 meeting notes
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2016- 2025
The Kenai Peninsula Borough School District Board of Education is holding its regular meeting on April 1, 2024. The board approved the agenda and consent agenda, which includes updates to purchasing procedures and policies for homeless children and children in foster care. The meeting also includes school reports, a student representative report, and public comment opportunities.
- Approved AR 3310 Purchasing Procedures
- Approved BP 5112.6 and AR 5112.6, retitled to 'Education for Homeless Children and Children in Foster Care'
- Received February Finance Reports
- Heard reports from Nikiski North Star Elementary and Razdolna School
- Approved minutes from March 4 and March 7 meetings
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2016- 2025
The Kenai Peninsula Borough School District Board of Education Policy Review Committee is meeting to review and potentially approve revisions to the Series 1000 Community Relations policies and to review the Series 2000 Administration policies, with no recommended changes at this time. The meeting is open to the public and includes procedural items like call to order, roll call, and approval of prior meeting notes.
- Review of Series 1000 Community Relations policies, including BP 1000, BP 1020, BP 1100, BP 1114, BP 1260, BP 1311, BP 1312, BP 1312.1, BP 1312.3
- Review of Series 2000 Administration policies with no recommended revisions
- Approval of March 4, 2024 meeting notes
- Meeting held at Betty J. Glick Assembly Chambers, 148 N. Binkley Street, Soldotna, AK
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2016- 2025
The Kenai Peninsula Borough School District Board of Education will hold a work session to discuss the tentative 2024-2025 board meeting dates, review two policies (graduation regalia and public complaints concerning discrimination), and receive a finance update on the FY25 preliminary budget. The board will also have a discussion period for members to propose new agenda items.
- Tentative 2024-2025 board meeting dates
- AR 5127(b) Graduation Regalia policy review
- BP 1312.3 Public Complaints Concerning Discrimination policy review
- FY25 Preliminary Budget finance update
- Board discussion for new agenda items
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2016- 2025
The Kenai Peninsula Borough School District Board of Education Finance Committee is meeting to review and discuss the FY25 Preliminary Budget, including budget reduction scenarios based on revenue. The agenda includes procedural items like call to order, roll call, approval of agenda and minutes, and a section for information requests to administration. The meeting is open to the public via Zoom or phone.
- Review and discussion of FY25 Preliminary Budget
- Budget reduction scenarios based on revenue (3/25/24)
- Balancing Act responses for those choosing $600 or less BSA (with and without staff)
- Approval of minutes from March 4, 2024 meeting
- Information requests to administration
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2016- 2025
The Kenai Peninsula Borough School District's Four-Day School Week Ad Hoc Committee is meeting to discuss research findings on the potential effects of a four-day school week. Members will present documents covering savings, academic achievement, and best practices. The meeting is open to the public and includes procedural items like agenda approval and notes approval.
- Research on savings from four-day school weeks
- Effects of four-day weeks on school finance and achievement (Oklahoma study)
- Best practices in implementing a four-day week
- Teacher experiences with shortened school weeks (courtesy of Erin Pearce PhD)
- Laydown research findings by Nate Crabtree
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2016- 2025
The Kenai Peninsula Borough School District Board of Education held a special meeting to approve non-tenure teacher contracts for the 2024-25 school year, including tenure recommendations. The board approved the agenda and both contract lists as presented.
- Approved 2024-25 tentative non-tenure teacher contracts for 80+ teachers across district schools
- Approved 2024-25 non-tenure teacher contracts and tenure for 30+ additional staff
- Meeting held via Zoom and telephone with public participation options
- Board members present: Daugharty, Kelly, Morgan, Morse, Tauriainen, Vadla, Cizek, MacRae, Truesdell
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2016- 2025
The Kenai Peninsula Borough School District Board of Education Information Committee is meeting to handle routine procedural items (call to order, roll call, agenda approval, and approval of February 5, 2024 meeting notes). They will also receive a student representative update and discuss the AASB Legislative Fly-In experience. The meeting is open to the public via Zoom or phone.
- Approval of February 5, 2024 meeting notes
- Student representative update by Spencer Co
- Discussion of AASB Legislative Fly-In experience
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2016- 2025
The Kenai Peninsula Borough School District Board of Education will hold a quarterly work session to discuss board member compensation, committee meeting schedules, and a finance update. The finance update will cover Balancing Act feedback, non-tenure teacher contracts, and the FY25 budget. The meeting is open to the public.
- Discussion of board member compensation
- Discussion of committee meeting schedules, including holding them on a separate day from the business meeting
- Finance update on Balancing Act feedback, non-tenure teacher contracts, and FY25 budget
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2016- 2025
The Kenai Peninsula Borough School District Board of Education is meeting to approve several policy items, including a new administrative regulation on graduation ceremonies and revisions to policies on school visits and community participation. The board will also hear reports from Homer High School and Paul Banks Elementary School, receive the student representative's report, and review January finance reports.
- Approve AR 5127(a) Graduation Ceremonies and Activities (first reading and action)
- Approve BP 1260 Visits to the Schools (second reading and action)
- Approve BP 1311 Participation in Community Life (second reading and action)
- Hear Homer High School report from Mr. Doug Waclawski
- Review January Finance Reports
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2016- 2025
The Kenai Peninsula Borough School District Board of Education Policy Review Committee is meeting to review and discuss several administrative regulations and board policies. They will revisit a revised draft of AR 5127(b) on graduation regalia and continue research on BP 1312.3 regarding public complaints about discrimination. The committee will also begin scheduled reviews of policy series 2000 (Administration) and 3000 (Business & Instruction Support Operations).
- Revised draft of AR 5127(b) Graduation Regalia
- BP 1312.3 Public Complaints Concerning Discrimination
- Policy review of Series 2000 Administration
- Policy review of Series 3000 Business & Instruction Support Operations
- Approval of February 5, 2024 meeting notes
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2016- 2025
The Kenai Peninsula Borough School District Board of Education holds a work session to discuss the finance update, including Balancing Act feedback, and receive a facility update on bond, capital, grant, and maintenance projects. They will also review the 2024-2025 organizational chart and several board policies, and hold a general board discussion. The meeting is open to the public and available via Zoom or phone.
- Finance Update: review Balancing Act feedback on expenditures and revenues
- Facility Update: status of District Bond, Capital, Grant, and Maintenance projects
- 2024-2025 Organizational Chart Update
- Policy review: AR 3310 Purchasing Procedures, BP 3311 Bids, BP 1312 Public Complaints, BP 1312.1 Public Complaints Concerning School Personnel
- Board Discussion for new agenda items
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2016- 2025
The Kenai Peninsula Borough School District Board of Education Finance Committee is meeting to discuss non-tenure teacher contracts, with a laydown document listing FY25 certified general educators needed by school. The agenda also includes routine procedural items: call to order, roll call, agenda approval, and approval of the February 5, 2024 meeting notes. Members may request information from administration for future meetings.
- Discussion of non-tenure teacher contracts
- FY25 Certified General Educators Needed by School document added
- Approval of February 5, 2024 meeting notes
- Information requests to administration
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2016- 2025
The Kenai Peninsula Borough School District Board of Education will hold a regular meeting with procedural items, school reports from Kenai Alternative High School and River City Academy, and a student representative report. The board will vote on the consent agenda, which includes approving long-term substitute and new teacher contracts, and will receive December finance and second quarter budget transfer reports.
- Approval of long-term substitute teacher contracts for Mountain View Elementary, K-Beach Elementary, Kenai Central High School, and Kenai Middle School
- Approval of new teacher contract for Liberty Yates at Susan B. English School
- December Finance Reports and Second Quarter Budget Transfer Report presented for information
- School reports from Kenai Alternative High School and River City Academy
- Public comment opportunities for student and non-agenda items
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2016- 2025
The Board of Education Policy Review Committee is meeting to discuss several administrative revisions. The committee will review proposed updates to purchasing procedures, bidding rules, and policies regarding public complaints.
- Review of AR 3310 Purchasing Procedures
- Review of BP 3311 Bids
- Review of new AR 5127(b) Graduation Regalia
- Review of BP 1312 Public Complaints Concerning the Schools
- Review of BP 1312.1 Public Complaints Concerning School Personnel and BP 1312.3 Public Complaints Concerning Discrimination
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2016- 2025
The Kenai Peninsula Borough School District Board of Education Finance Committee will meet to discuss the FY25 budget deficit, including potential budget reductions and use of fund balance. The meeting is open to the public and includes procedural items such as call to order, roll call, approval of agenda and minutes, and adjournment.
- FY25 budget deficit discussion and budget reductions
- Use of fund balance consideration
- Approval of minutes from January 8, 2024 meeting
- Information requests to administration
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2016- 2025
The Kenai Peninsula Borough School District Board of Education will hold a work session to discuss the FY25 preliminary budget using Balancing Act software, review the revised 22-23 assessment report, and consider several policy revisions including graduation ceremonies, homeless/foster care education, Title I, and bilingual education. The meeting is open to the public and includes a board discussion period.
- FY25 Preliminary Budget discussion using Balancing Act software
- Revised 22-23 Assessment Report presented
- AR 5127(a) Graduation Ceremonies and Activities new regulation
- BP/AR 5112.6 title change to include Children in Foster Care
- BP/AR 6171 Title I Programs and BP 6174 Bilingual Bicultural Education revisions
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2016- 2025
The Kenai Peninsula Borough School District Board of Education held a special meeting on February 5, 2024, primarily to enter an executive session for negotiations. The board approved the agenda and then voted unanimously to discuss matters that could adversely affect district finances, specifically negotiations. The executive session was adjourned, and the meeting closed.
- Approved the February 5, 2024 special meeting agenda
- Entered executive session to discuss negotiations (authorized by Alaska Statute 44.62.310)
- Adjourned executive session and meeting
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2016- 2025
The Kenai Peninsula Borough School District Board of Education Small Schools Committee is meeting to discuss small schools. The agenda includes a student representative report and an update on KPBSD small schools, with attached documents on updates and strengths/challenges. The meeting is open to the public via Zoom or phone.
- Student Representative Update by Inafa Reutov
- KPBSD Small Schools Update with attachments on strengths and challenges
- Approval of May 1, 2023 meeting notes
- Meeting held at Betty J. Glick Assembly Chambers, 148 N. Binkley Street, Soldotna, AK
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2016- 2025
This is an information committee meeting for the Kenai Peninsula Borough School District. The committee will hear a student representative update and discuss preparations for the AASB Legislative Fly-In in Juneau.
- Student Representative Update from Spencer Co
- Discussion regarding AASB Legislative Fly-In preparations
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2016- 2025
The Kenai Peninsula Borough School District Board of Education Information Committee is meeting to discuss legislative documents and information in preparation for the upcoming AASB Legislative Fly-In in Juneau. The agenda includes procedural items, a student representative update, and a discussion of legislative priorities. No formal decisions are scheduled.
- Discussion of 2024 KPBSD Legislative Priorities
- Review of 2024 KPBSD Fact Sheet
- Preparation for AASB Legislative Fly-In in Juneau
- Student representative update from Spencer Co
- Approval of notes from December 4, 2023 meeting
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2016- 2025
The Kenai Peninsula Borough School District Board of Education's Four-Day School Week Ad Hoc Committee is meeting to discuss its charge and determine next steps. The agenda includes procedural items like call to order, roll call, and agenda approval, followed by a discussion of the committee's purpose. No decisions are listed on the agenda.
- Discussion of Four-Day School Week Ad Hoc Committee charge and next steps
- Committee members include Jason Tauriainen (Chair), Tim Daugharty, Tony Graham, Nate Crabtree, LaDawn Druce, Susanna Litwiniak, Pete Swanson
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2016- 2025
The Kenai Peninsula Borough School District Board of Education will hold work sessions on January 8, 2024, to discuss the FY24 budget revision, the FY25 preliminary budget, fine arts curriculum revisions, an Alaska Reads Act update, and board policies. The FY25 preliminary budget shows a $13,029,681 deficit, requiring budget cuts and use of fund balance. The board will also review policies on school visits and community participation.
- FY24 budget revision reduces state revenue by $897,595 due to lower enrollment (8,302.12 ADM vs. 8,450 projected)
- FY25 preliminary budget projects $131,725,253 revenue vs. $144,754,934 expenditures, a $13,029,681 deficit
- Fine Arts curriculum revisions for Visual Art, Dance, and Drama
- Alaska Reads Act update
- Board Policy Review: BP 1260 Visits to the Schools and BP 1311 Participation in Community Life
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2016- 2025
The Kenai Peninsula Borough School District Board of Education held a special meeting on January 8, 2024, primarily to enter executive session for a hearing pertaining to AR 1312.3. The board approved the agenda and then voted to go into closed session, citing legal confidentiality. The meeting was otherwise procedural, with no public action items.
- Executive session hearing on AR 1312.3
- Agenda approved unanimously
- Two documents added to executive content at 11:08 a.m.
- Meeting held at Betty J. Glick Assembly Chambers, Soldotna
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2016- 2025
The Kenai Peninsula Borough School District Board of Education Finance Committee will meet to review Pupil Transportation and Student Nutrition Services budgets, with supporting documents attached. The agenda also includes procedural items such as call to order, roll call, approval of agenda, and approval of notes from the November 28, 2023 meeting. Members may request additional information from administration.
- Review of Pupil Transportation budget (FY14-FY23 data)
- Review of Student Nutrition Services budget (FY14-FY23 data)
- Approval of meeting notes from November 28, 2023
- Information requests to administration
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2016- 2025
The Kenai Peninsula Borough School District Board of Education held its regular meeting on January 8, 2024, covering routine procedural items, reports, and public comments. The board approved the consent agenda, which included policy updates for school day and early education programs, as well as new teacher and long-term substitute contracts. A presentation from the Southern Kenai Peninsula Resilience Coalition was also on the agenda.
- Approved BP 6112 School Day policy update
- Approved BP 6148 Early Education Programs policy
- Approved long-term substitute teacher contract for Teri Zopf-Schoessler at Soldotna High School
- Approved new teacher contract for Karen Taylor at Nikiski Middle/High School
- Presentation from Southern Kenai Peninsula Resilience Coalition
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2016- 2025
The Kenai Peninsula Borough School District Board of Education Policy Review Committee is meeting to review and discuss several proposed policy and administrative regulation changes. Items include a new regulation on graduation ceremonies, revisions to policies on homeless students and foster care, parent engagement, Title I programs, and bilingual education. The committee will also approve the agenda and minutes from the previous meeting.
- New AR 5127 Graduation Ceremonies and Activities
- Title change for BP/AR 5112.6 to include 'Children in Foster Care'
- Title change for BP 6020 to 'Parent Engagement'
- Revisions to BP/AR 6171 Title I Programs
- Revisions to BP 6174 Bilingual Bicultural Education