Lower Kuskokwim School District public meetings in 2024
63 substantive meetings from 2024, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Regular Board Meeting template - OLD
The Lower Kuskokwim School District Board of Education will meet on December 10-11, 2024, to consider a consent agenda including personnel actions and grants, followed by action items such as several memoranda of agreement (MOAs) with organizations like Orutsararmiut Native Council and Bering Strait School District, a 2025 fuel bid, out-of-district student trip requests, and the FY26 master calendar. The board will also discuss legislative priorities and the superintendent's evaluation process.
- Action on MOAs with Orutsararmiut Native Council, Alaska Council of School Administrators, Bering Strait School District, and others for grant sub-awards
- Approval of the 2025 Fuel Bid
- Approval of the FY26 Master Calendar
- Consideration of Resolution 25-04 supporting a statutory funding increase for residential schools
- Vote on a Lobbyist Contract extension with Mohr Co for 2025
Chefornak ASB - Regular Meeting
The Associated Student Body (ASB) will hold a regular meeting to approve the agenda and minutes from the previous meeting. The board will also receive communications, hear a student activities report, and may enter executive session before adjourning.
- Approval of the 12/09/24 meeting agenda
- Approval of the 11/18/24 regular meeting minutes
- Written and oral public communications
- Student Activities (SA) report
- Possible executive session
Mekoryuk ASB - Regular Meeting
The Nuniwarmiut Advisory School Board will meet to review administrative reports and school operations. The board will discuss gym scheduling and the Christmas program.
- Basketball Open Gym Rules Modification Request
- Open Gym Schedule
- ASB Action Plan review
- Christmas Program
- Approval of November 11, 2024 meeting minutes
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The Lower Kuskokwim School District Board Policy Committee will meet to review and discuss a range of board policies, including those on philosophy, community relations, personnel, and students. The meeting is a discussion-only session with no votes or decisions scheduled.
- Review of policies on volunteer assistance and use of school facilities
- Review of policy on employment of retired teachers
- Review of policies on grades, bus conduct, vandalism, alcohol/drugs, health exams, and at-risk youths
- Review of policy on damages to instructional materials
- Proposed deletions of AR 0520, BP 5125.3, and E 6171
Atmautluak ASB - Regular Meeting
The Joann A. Alexie Memorial School Advisory School Board will meet to review school information and reports. The board will consider the adoption of the agenda and the minutes from November 12, 2024.
- Adoption of November 12, 2024 minutes
- Review of FY25 ASB Action Plan
- Review of JAAMS Vision, Mission, School Purpose, and Goals
- Review of Mega Data Dashboard (09.09.24)
- Review of FY25 Master Calendar
Quinhagak ASB - Regular Meeting
The Kuinerrarmiut Elitnaurviat Advisory School Board will meet to conduct board and officer elections. The board will also discuss the ASB budget and community guidelines for the gym and Halloween.
- Action to fill ASB Vacant Seat
- ASB Officer Election
- Action on CVRF Support Letter
- Discussion of ASB Budget
- Discussion of Community Open Gym Guidelines
Chefornak ASB - Regular Meeting
The Associated Student Board (ASB) will hold a regular meeting to approve the agenda and minutes from prior meetings, receive reports including the 2024 ASB election results, and conduct action items such as administering the oath of office, setting terms for October 2025 and 2027, electing a chairperson and vice chairperson, and discussing the 2025 senior class trip. The meeting will also include a land acknowledgement, communications, and an executive session.
- 2024 ASB Election Results report
- Oath of Office for new members
- Terms: October 2025 and October 2027
- Election of a Chairperson and Vice Chairperson
- 2025 Senior Class Trip
Atmautluak ASB - Regular Meeting
The Joann A. Alexie Memorial School Advisory School Board will elect a president and vice president, and discuss the evaluation of the site administrator. The board will also consider approving the minutes from the September 18 meeting and the FY25 ASB Action Plan.
- Election of President and Vice President
- Approval of Evaluation of the Site Administrator as executive officer
- Discussion of FY25 ASB Action Plan
- Adoption of minutes from September 18, 2024 meeting
- Public comments (3 minutes max)
Mekoryuk ASB - Regular Meeting
The Nuniwarmiut Advisory School Board will meet to discuss school operations and review the ASB Action Plan. The board is scheduled to take action on a basketball travel request and conduct an executive session to evaluate the Site Administrator.
- Basketball Travel Approval Request
- Evaluation of Site Administrator (Executive Session)
- ASB Action Plan Review
- Open Gym Schedule
- Site Administrator Report
Regular Board Meeting template - OLD
The Lower Kuskokwim School District Board of Education held a regular meeting on October 24, 2024, in Bethel, Alaska. The board approved several action items including additional funding for school construction projects, a furniture contract, and a grant for a school renovation. The meeting also included the seating of newly elected board members, officer nominations, and executive sessions for personnel and bargaining matters.
- Approved up to $714,000 from FY25 One Time Funding for overage costs on the Tuntutuliak Replacement School and Eek Renovation and Addition projects.
- Approved Resolution 25-03 accepting a DEED grant for Akula Elitnaurvik K-12 School Renovation with a district share not to exceed $115,512.
- Awarded the William N. Miller K-12 Memorial School FF&E Project to Think Office, LLC for up to $422,059.22.
- Approved a Memorandum of Agreement with the Alaska Native Science and Engineering Program (ANSEP) for up to $160,000.
- Approved employment waivers for a custodian and a lead custodian at Kwigillingok School due to family relationships with a newly elected ASB member.
Quinhagak ASB - Regular Meeting
The Kuinerrarmiut Elitnaurviat Advisory School Board is holding a special session to discuss action items including a signed 521 form, a city support letter, and community open gym. The board may also move into executive session to evaluate the site administrator, discuss student disciplinary action, interview classified staff hires, or discipline board members.
- Action item: 521 form signed
- Action item: City Support Letter
- Action item: Community open gym
- Possible executive session topics: evaluation of site administrator, student discipline, classified staff hiring, board member discipline
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This is a procedural work session with no decisions scheduled. The board will hold orientation and professional boundaries training, including reviewing guidelines for preventing sexual abuse against students.
- Board orientation discussion
- Professional boundaries training with attached guidelines and slides
Quinhagak ASB - Regular Meeting
The Kuinerrarmiut Elitnaurviat Advisory School Board will hold a regular meeting to discuss and act on several items. Action items include administering the ASB Oath of Office, revising a 521 Fund Request, and a city support letter. Discussion items cover ASB election results, professional boundaries training, parent-teacher conferences, a Thanksgiving community feast, and the FY25 ASB Action Plan.
- Action: ASB Oath of Office
- Action: Revision of 521 Fund Request
- Action: City Support Letter from 05/07/2024 Special Meeting
- Discussion: ASB Election Results
- Discussion: Thanksgiving Community Feast
Chefornak ASB - Regular Meeting
This is a special meeting of the Chefornak ASB (Associated Student Body) to handle organizational business. The board will receive 2024 election results, administer the oath of office, and elect a chairperson and vice chairperson. They will also discuss the 2025 senior trip and an ASB conference.
- 2024 ASB Election Results
- Oath of Office for new members
- Election of a Chairperson
- Election of a Vice Chairperson
- Discussion of 2025 Senior Trip
Mekoryuk ASB - Regular Meeting
The Nuniwarmiut School Advisory School Board will hold a regular monthly meeting on October 7, 2024. The agenda includes swearing in new members, electing officers, and a vote on employing immediate family members of two staff members. The board will also discuss an open gym schedule and attendance at an ASB conference in Bethel.
- Swearing in of new members Hazel Peterson, Betty Evan, and Monica Wesley
- Election of officers
- Motion to approve employment of immediate family members for Carol Peterson and Prudy Olrun (motion failed 2-0-2)
- Discussion on open gym schedule for students
- Discussion on who will attend the ASB conference in Bethel on October 17-18
Toksook Bay ASB - Regular Meeting
This is a regular meeting of the Toksook Bay Associated Student Body (ASB) with a procedural agenda including call to order, roll call, land acknowledgement, and adoption of minutes. No substantive decisions or discussions are listed; the agenda consists entirely of standard administrative items.
- Land acknowledgement statement recognizing Yup'ik, Cup'ik, and Athabascan peoples
- Adoption of previous meeting minutes
- NIS Administrator's Report (no details provided)
- Action Item A (no details provided)
- Motion to adjourn
Atmautluak ASB - Regular Meeting
The Joann A. Alexie Memorial School Advisory School Board met on September 18, 2024, and approved the FY25 school goals and ASB hiring procedures. The board also adopted the minutes from the May 6, 2024 meeting and the agenda. Discussions included the FY25 ASB action plan and working agreements.
- Approval of FY25 School Goals
- Approval of ASB Hiring Procedures
- Adoption of May 6, 2024 meeting minutes
- Discussion of FY25 ASB Action Plan
- Discussion of FY25 ASB Working Agreements
Quinhagak ASB - Regular Meeting
The Kuinerrarmiut Elitnaurviat Advisory School Board will hold a regular meeting to vote on the Title 1 School-Wide Plan and a Special Revenue Budget. Discussion items include ASB elections, professional boundaries training, a parent engagement plan, and a community meeting agenda. The board may also enter executive session to discuss final candidates for maintenance, custodial, and intensive needs aide positions.
- Action on Title 1 School-Wide Plan Approval
- Action on Special Revenue Budget
- Discussion of Parent Family Engagement Plan and 1% Funds
- Discussion of ASB Elections
- Executive session for Maintenance, Custodial, Intensive Needs Aide final candidates
Mekoryuk ASB - Regular Meeting
The Nuniwarmiut School Advisory School Board held a regular monthly meeting on September 16, 2024. The board approved the Classified Hiring Method Option 1 and discussed ASB fall elections, a fall conference in Bethel, open gym schedules, and a new staff member. The meeting included procedural items such as roll call, agenda adoption, and minutes approval.
- Approval of Classified Hiring Method Option 1 (motion carried)
- Discussion on ASB Fall Election seats and election timing
- Discussion on ASB Fall Conference in Bethel, Alaska
- Discussion on student open gym schedule dates
- Introduction of new staff member Ms. Patti Self
Chefornak ASB - Regular Meeting
The Chefornak ASB is holding a regular meeting that includes public hearings for three individuals, a report from Christopher Finch, and action items under Title 1. The agenda also covers adoption of minutes (already approved in May), adoption of the agenda, and ASB elections.
- Public hearings for Elaine Nolasco, John Magdale, and Nadia Maningas
- Report from Christopher Finch
- Action items under Title 1
- ASB elections information
Regular Board Meeting template - OLD
The Lower Kuskokwim School District Board of Education met on September 16-17, 2024, in Bethel. The board approved multiple action items including contracts for water/wastewater services and school repairs, personnel actions, and policy revisions. Several informational reports were also presented.
- Approved MOA with Alaska Water Solutions for water/wastewater services at all school sites, not to exceed $140,400
- Approved MOA with Convergint for repairs at nine school sites, not to exceed $150,000
- Approved use of KLA high school sports pool funds for Excel Program travel expenses
- Approved final readings of board policies AR 0510, BP 5123, BP 6174.1, BB 9320, and BB 9322
- Nominated Clarence Daniel to the AASB Board of Directors
Quinhagak ASB - Regular Meeting
The Kuinerrarmiut Elitnaurviat Advisory School Board will hold a regular meeting on August 23, 2024, in Quinhagak. The board will vote on an updated budget and discuss several operational items including a PBIS discipline plan, closed campus lunch for K-8, a new door locking system, and a new school improvement plan. The meeting also includes standard procedural items and may move into executive session for personnel or disciplinary matters.
- Action item: Updated Budget Approved
- Discussion: PBIS Manual Discipline Plan
- Discussion: Closed Campus Lunch K-8
- Discussion: New Door Locking System
- Discussion: New School Improvement Plan
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The Lower Kuskokwim School District Board of Education will meet in regular session on August 22-23, 2024. The board will vote on the FY26-31 Six-Year Capital Improvement Plan, approve policy revisions, and discuss a readmission hearing in executive session. Reports on construction projects at Ayaprun Elitnaurvik and Napakiak School, as well as student enrollment trends, are also on the agenda.
- Approval of FY26-31 Six-Year Capital Improvement Plan revision
- Final reading of BP 5040 (Student Nutrition and Physical Activity) and first readings of AR 0510, BP 5123, BP 6174.1, BB 9320, BB 9322
- Readmission hearing for a student (executive session)
- Research request from University of Alaska Fairbanks and Anchorage on teacher retention
- Reports on Ayaprun Elitnaurvik construction and Napakiak School updates
Mekoryuk ASB - Regular Meeting
The Nuniwarmiut School Advisory School Board is holding its regular monthly meeting. The board approved the Nuniwarmiut School Discipline Plan and will discuss the open gym schedule, playground installation, staffing, and ASB elections and fall conference.
- Approval of Nuniwarmiut School Discipline Plan (motion carried, 3 yeas)
- Discussion on open gym schedule dates
- Playground installation update
- Introduction of new staff member Ms. Patti Self
- Discussion on ASB election seats and fall conference
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The Lower Kuskokwim School District Board Policy Committee will meet to review several board policies, including those on student promotion/acceleration/retention, education of Native/Indian children, and board meeting procedures. No votes or decisions are scheduled; the meeting is a discussion-only work session.
- Review of BP 5123 Promotion/Acceleration/Retention
- Review of BP 6174.1 Education of Native/Indian Children
- Review of BP 9320 Meetings and BP 9322 Agenda/Meeting Materials
- Review of BP 0000-0999 Philosophy, Goals, Objectives, and Comprehensive Plan
- Review of AR 0510 School District Report Card
Regular Board Meeting template - OLD
The Lower Kuskokwim School District Board of Education approved multiple action items including a $158,400 dorm lease with Yuut Elitnaurviat, a $95,539.39 equipment upgrade for BAG100, and a resolution setting board member stipends at $400/month plus $100 for travel. The board also entered into an MOA for the William N. Miller School wastewater treatment plant in Napakiak and approved CEE membership dues not to exceed $17,400.
- MOA with Yuut Elitnaurviat for dorm lease at 612 and 614 Akiachak Drive, $158,400 for 12 months
- Purchase of upgraded Allot equipment not to exceed $95,539.39 for FY25
- Resolution 25-01 establishing board member stipends: $400/month plus $100 for travel months
- MOA with State of Alaska for William N. Miller School wastewater treatment plant in Napakiak
- Approval of CEE membership dues not to exceed $17,400
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The Lower Kuskokwim School District Board of Education held a special meeting on June 18, 2024, and voted on several action items. The board approved closing Ayaprun School in Newtok after the 2023-2024 school year, approved a generator overhaul contract for Kwethluk School not to exceed $140,877, and renewed the Zoom contract for FY25 at up to $62,981.58. They also approved an administrative internship and the FY26 CIP EED Six Year Plan.
- Approved closing Ayaprun School in Newtok after the 2023-2024 school year
- Approved Kwethluk School generator overhauls to Pacific Power group, not to exceed $140,877
- Approved Zoom contract renewal for FY25, not to exceed $62,981.58
- Approved Suzan Walters as Administrative Intern at Kwigillingok for 2024-2025
- Approved FY26 CIP EED Six Year Plan
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The Lower Kuskokwim School District Board of Education met to approve various personnel actions and several Memorandums of Agreement. These agreements cover specialized services including speech therapy, school psychology, and deaf/hard of hearing instruction.
- MOA with Rising Tide Communications not to exceed $72,000
- MOA with Beyond Boundaries Therapy Services for up to $100,000
- MOA with Huddle Up Therapy for up to $519,110.00
- MOA with Lift School Psychology Services, LLC for up to $105,000
- MOA with Outreach Therapy, LLC for up to $100,000
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The Lower Kuskokwim School District board is holding a work session to discuss board self-evaluation and set goals for the 2024-2025 school year. The agenda is otherwise procedural, with no votes or public hearings scheduled.
- Board self-evaluation discussion with attached training document
- Board goals for 2024-2025 discussion
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The Lower Kuskokwim School District Board of Education held a special meeting on May 29, 2024. The board moved into an executive session to discuss financial matters, litigation, and confidential subjects.
- Executive session regarding financial matters and litigation
- Public comment period
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The Lower Kuskokwim School District Board Policy Committee is meeting to review several board policies, including community relations, administration, and students. The agenda lists specific policies for discussion, such as volunteer assistance, superintendent evaluation, and student activity travel. This is a discussion and procedural meeting, with no decisions or votes listed on the agenda.
- Review of BP 1250 Volunteer Assistance
- Review of BP 2123 Evaluation of the Superintendent and E 2123 Superintendent's Self Assessment
- Review of AR 5131.8 Student Activity Travel
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The Lower Kuskokwim School District Board of Education held a special meeting on May 20, 2024, to act on several administrative items. The board awarded a food service contract, approved a technology equipment upgrade, and entered into a memorandum of agreement with the University of Alaska Fairbanks for the ANSEP Acceleration Academy. All action items were approved, except a motion to award a wastewater upgrade contract, which failed.
- Awarded food service contract to Nana Management Services for FY25, with meal rates not to exceed $5.25 breakfast, $8.20 lunch, $2.66 snacks, $2.81 salad bar
- Approved MOA with UAF for ANSEP Acceleration Academy, paying tuition for 25 students per year, not to exceed $217,500
- Approved Second Life Mac as Apple Device Buy-back vendor
- Approved technology switching equipment upgrade from Bridge Data, not to exceed $77,677.32
- Approved Resolution 24-07 for Nuniwarmiut K-12 School wastewater upgrades, with LKSD share not to exceed $16,690
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The Lower Kuskokwim School District Board is holding a public hearing to discuss the FY25 District Operating Budget, the Indian Education Application, and the ESSER Funds. The meeting is scheduled for May 9, 2024, at 5:15 PM and will be held via Zoom. The agenda includes discussion items on these topics, with budget documents attached for review.
- Public hearing for FY25 District Operating Budget
- Discussion of Indian Education Application
- Review of ESSER Budget
- FY25 Master Expense Total document attached
- Site budgets (ASB approved and not yet approved) attached
Quinhagak ASB - Regular Meeting
The Kuinerrarmiut Elitnaurviat Advisory School Board is holding a special session on May 7, 2024, at 5:00 PM in Quinhagak, Alaska. The agenda includes standard procedural items such as call to order, roll call, public comments, minutes adoption, and reports, along with two action items: signing a 521 form and a city support letter. The board may also enter executive session for specific purposes listed in policy, such as evaluating the site administrator or student discipline.
- Action item: 521 form signed
- Action item: City support letter
- Public comments limited to 3 minutes per person
- Possible executive session for site administrator evaluation or student discipline
- Meeting held at Kuinerrarmiut Elitnaurviat in Quinhagak
Chefornak ASB - Regular Meeting
This is a special ASB (Associated Student Body) meeting of the Lower Kuskokwim School District at Chefornak School. The agenda includes routine opening procedures (call to order, roll call, quorum, land acknowledgement) and one new business item: a community partnership. No decisions or detailed discussions are listed.
- Community partnership discussion
- Land acknowledgement statement
- Call to order, roll call, quorum
Mekoryuk ASB - Regular Meeting
The Nuniwarmiut Advisory School Board will conduct its regular monthly meeting. The agenda includes a site administrator report and updates on several school projects.
- Site Administrator Report
- ASB Action Plan review
- Translation Project update
- Playground installation update
- Staffing update
Atmautluak ASB - Regular Meeting
The Joann A. Alexie Memorial School Advisory School Board met on May 6, 2024, and approved the minutes from April 8, 2024, and the agenda. The board approved the JAAMS 521 Capital Project Fund for an equipment storage building and a FY24 budget revision. They also discussed the Atmaulluaq Summit and received informational reports.
- Approved JAAMS 521 Capital Project Fund for equipment storage building
- Approved 090 FY24 Budget Revision
- Adopted April 8, 2024 minutes
- Discussed Atmaulluaq Summit
- Received FY24 ASB Action Plan and other informational items
Quinhagak ASB - Regular Meeting
The Kuinerrarmiut Elitnaurviat Advisory School Board will hold a regular meeting on May 2, 2024, at 5:00 P.M. in Quinhagak, AK. The agenda includes standard procedural items, reports, and action items on signing a form, opening the gym, and layoffs or reduced hours. The board will also discuss assisting with prom, graduation, and teacher appreciation.
- Action item: Have the 521 signed
- Action item: Open gym
- Action item: Layoffs/hours being cut
- Discussion: Assist with prom, graduation, & teacher appreciation
- Report: Majority of students have been tested
Regular Board Meeting template - OLD
The Lower Kuskokwim School District Board of Education is meeting in regular session to act on several contracts and adoptions, including a $837,171 ELA/YLA curriculum materials adoption, a $505,423 contract with the Alaska Staff Development Network, and a $159,531 art contract for Eek School. The board also approved a $163,000 housing leveling project in Kongiganak and accepted GCI broadband rates. The meeting includes an executive session to discuss financial matters and personnel.
- Approved ELA/YLA curriculum materials adoption totaling $837,171
- Approved contract with Alaska Staff Development Network for Year 3, not to exceed $505,423
- Approved GCI broadband rates: $260,000/month for 100 Mbps at schools, $1,400,000/month for 1000 Mbps at district office
- Awarded Eek School art contract to Andrew Reid, not to exceed $159,531
- Awarded Kongiganak Housing Leveling Project to Travis' Leveling, not to exceed $163,000
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The Lower Kuskokwim School District board is holding a work session to discuss a Language Acquisition Model. The agenda also includes a tour of the Kuskokwim Learning Academy. No formal decisions are scheduled; the meeting is for discussion and information.
- Discussion of Language Acquisition Model
- Tour of Kuskokwim Learning Academy
Chefornak ASB - Regular Meeting
The Chefornak ASB is holding its regular meeting on April 18, 2024. The agenda includes routine items like roll call, adoption of minutes, and reports, but the main action item is consideration of the SY25 school budget. No other substantive decisions are listed.
- Adoption of 03/28/24 minutes
- SA Report
- SY25 School Budget (action item)
Mekoryuk ASB - Regular Meeting
The Nuniwarmiut School Advisory School Board is holding its regular monthly meeting. The board approved the FY 2025 School Budget and the 521 Capitol Project Fund Request, both by unanimous vote. The agenda also includes reports, communications, and discussion of ASB items.
- Approval of FY 2025 School Budget
- Approval of 521 Capitol Project Fund Request
- Site Administrator Report
- Open Gym Schedule discussion
- ASB Action Plan review
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The Lower Kuskokwim School District Board Policy Committee will meet to review several board policies and administrative regulations, including those on student conduct, activity travel, AI use, and graduation requirements. The meeting is scheduled for 5:15 PM on April 15, 2024, in the LKSD Boardroom and via Zoom.
- Review of BP 5131.6 Alcohol, Other Drugs, and Inhalants
- Review of AR 5131.6 Alcohol, Other Drugs, and Inhalants
- Review of AR 5131.8 Student Activity Travel
- Review of E 5131.9 Teacher and Student Use of AI
- Review of BP 6146.1 High School Graduation Requirements
Atmautluak ASB - Regular Meeting
The Joann A. Alexie Memorial School Advisory School Board is meeting to approve the amended FY24 master calendar, the FY25 master calendar, the FY25 budget, and a snowmobile purchase. The board will also discuss the Atmaulluaq Summit and hear public comments.
- Approval of FY24 JAAMS Master Calendar Amended
- Approval of FY25 JAAMS Master Calendar
- Approval of JAAMS FY25 Budget
- Approval of JAAMS Equipment Purchase for Ski Doo Expedition LE 154 600R E-TEC Snowmobile
- Discussion of Atmaulluaq Summit
Quinhagak ASB - Regular Meeting
The Kuinerrarmiut Elitnaurviat Advisory School Board will hold a regular meeting on April 4, 2024, at the school in Quinhagak, AK. The agenda includes procedural items like adopting the agenda and minutes, as well as discussion items on donation letters, budget vs. actual, and a CNE-PAC report. The board will also conduct interviews for the SA position in executive session.
- Interviews for SA position: Dr. Keith G. Feith, April Margaritis, Cindy Cramer, and Dr. Crystal Cunningham
- Discussion on letters for donations (e.g., Tribe, Corporation, City)
- Discussion on budget vs. actual
- CNE-PAC report discussion
- Adoption of 03/25/2024 regular meeting minutes
Chefornak ASB - Regular Meeting
The Chefornak ASB is holding a regular meeting with routine procedural items (welcome, minutes, agenda adoption) and reports. The main action items are the FY25 school budget and FY25 school calendar, which the board will consider for adoption.
- Adoption of FY25 School Budget
- Adoption of FY25 School Calendar
- Adoption of 02/15/24 minutes
- Adoption of 03/13/24 special meeting minutes
- Public comments (People to be Heard)
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The Lower Kuskokwim School District Board of Education held an emergency special meeting to consider two action items: awarding a construction contract for the Mertarvik New School Phase 2 and approving an internet service agreement. Both motions passed unanimously.
- Awarded Project GR-24-001 to Bethel Federal/Unit JV for $48,889,000 for Mertarvik New School Phase 2
- Approved internet service agreement with GCI for BAG100
- Notice to Proceed issued March 27 after 10-day protest period
- Meeting held via Zoom on March 26, 2024
Quinhagak ASB - Regular Meeting
The Kuinerrarmiut Elitnaurviat Advisory School Board will hold a regular meeting on March 25, 2024, after being postponed four times. The agenda is largely procedural, including call to order, roll call, adoption of agenda and minutes, and adjournment. Discussion items include attendance, staffing, athletics, student travel, and budget versus actual, with an executive session on Yup'ik orthography waivers.
- Adoption of 01/24/2024 Regular Meeting Minutes
- Finalizing the ASB Action Plan
- Discussion: Attendance Matters (ASB Open Gym) Reflection
- Discussion: Staffing concerns
- Discussion: Budget vs. Actual
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The Lower Kuskokwim School District Board of Education met in special session on March 25, 2024, to consider and approve several construction-related action items. The board awarded a $47.97 million contract for the Mertarvik New School Phase 2 project, approved a grant for the Newtok relocation school, and awarded smaller contracts for projects in Nunapitchuk and Tuntutuliak.
- Awarded GR-23-023 Mertarvik New School Phase 2 to Bethel Federal/Unit JV for $47,970,000
- Approved Resolution 24-05 accepting DEED Grant #24-001 for Newtok Relocation/Replacement K-12 School, with LKSD share up to $1,037,764
- Awarded Nunapitchuk Perimeter Floor Beam Replacement to Coho Contractors, LLC for $673,170
- Awarded Tuntutuliak housing leveling project to Travis' Leveling for $151,004.37
Mekoryuk ASB - Regular Meeting
The Nuniwarmiut School Advisory School Board's regular meeting was postponed from March 18 to March 25, 2024. The agenda includes adopting the February 12, 2024 meeting minutes, the meeting agenda, and the SY 2024-2025 school calendar, plus discussions on FY25 budget considerations, open gym schedule, ASB action plan, staffing, and COVID protocols.
- Meeting postponed to March 25, 2024
- Adoption of SY 2024-2025 School Calendar (Option A) — motion carried
- FY25 Budget Considerations (discussion)
- Approval of February 12, 2024 meeting minutes
- Open Gym Schedule and ASB Action Plan discussions
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The Lower Kuskokwim School District Board of Education will hold a regular meeting on March 14-15, 2024, via Zoom and in the LKSD Board Room in Bethel, Alaska. The agenda includes reports from schools and organizations, consent agenda items, executive sessions, and several action items. Key decisions include approving a furniture and equipment package for Ayaprun Elitnaurvik, updated COVID-19 protocols, and a partnership with UAA.
- Award Capital Office the Ayaprun Elitnaurvik Furniture Fixtures and Equipment package not to exceed $543,607.76
- Approve updated LKSD COVID-19 Guidelines
- Enter into MOA with University of Alaska Anchorage for M.Ed. pathway
- Executive sessions for expulsion hearing, early graduation request, legal matters, and financial updates
- Consent agenda includes personnel actions, non-standard contracts, and permission to receive grants
Chefornak ASB - Regular Meeting
The Lower Kuskokwim School District's Chefornak ASB is holding a special meeting to interview a candidate for a Student Advocate (SA) position. The board will hear community questions, conduct an executive session interview, and take action on a recommendation for the Caputnguaq/Amaqigciq Schools.
- Community Q&A with SA candidate Christopher Finch
- Executive session for ASB interviews of candidate
- Action item: Recommendation for Caputnguaq/Amaqiciq Schools
Atmautluak ASB - Regular Meeting
The Joann A. Alexie Memorial School Advisory School Board is meeting for a regular session. The board will approve the minutes from the previous meeting, adopt the agenda, and take action on the evaluation of the site administrator and the resignation of a board member. The agenda also includes reports and informational items.
- Approval of the evaluation of the Site Administrator
- Approval of Joanne Paul's ASB resignation
- Adoption of January 22, 2024 minutes
- Executive session to discuss Site Administrator evaluation
- Public comments (3 minutes max)
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The Lower Kuskokwim School District Board of Education Budget Advisory Committee is meeting to discuss the FY25 budget assumptions. The agenda includes a call to order, a discussion of budget assumptions, and adjournment. No specific decisions or dollar amounts are listed.
- Review FY25 Budget Assumptions
Chefornak ASB - Regular Meeting
The Chefornak ASB is holding a regular meeting with routine items like roll call, quorum, and adoption of minutes. The main action items are discussions on the discipline policy and absenteeism, along with a report from the SA and an executive session for SA evaluation.
- Action item: Discipline Policy
- Action item: Absenteeism
- Executive session: SA Evaluation
- Report: SA Report
- Adoption of 01/18/24 minutes
Regular Board Meeting template - OLD
The Lower Kuskokwim School District Board of Education held a special meeting on February 13, 2024, to conduct superintendent interviews in executive session and approve several action items. The board approved purchases of network appliances and storage arrays totaling about $444,649, revised the FY25 master calendar, approved student trips, and advanced policy revisions. All votes were unanimous among the nine members present.
- Approved purchase of 24 CACHEBOX appliances and a Central Management Console from ByteSpeed for up to $120,977
- Approved purchase of two Pure 186 Terabyte Flash Arrays with 36 months support from CDW-G for up to $323,672
- Approved revised FY25 Master Calendar
- Approved student trips to Alaska HOSA conference in Anchorage and Toksook Bay senior trip to Los Angeles and Mexico cruise
- Approved first reading of BP 6146.1 (High School Graduation Requirements) and final readings of several student and instruction policies
Mekoryuk ASB - Regular Meeting
The Nuniwarmiut School Advisory School Board will hold its regular monthly meeting on February 12, 2024, at 7:00 pm in the Meeting Room at Nuniwarmiut School. The agenda includes procedural items (call to order, roll call, quorum, land acknowledgement), approval of minutes and agenda, and informational reports. Discussions will cover open gym schedules, monthly Cugtun phrases, and a review of the secondary academic plan.
- Approval of January 15, 2024 minutes
- Approval of February 12, 2024 agenda
- Discussion on open gym schedules for students
- Discussion on monthly Cugtun phrases for students
- Review of Secondary Academic Plan
Quinhagak ASB - Regular Meeting
The Kuinerrarmiut Elitnaurviat Advisory School Board will hold a regular meeting on January 24, 2024, at 5:00 PM in Quinhagak, AK. The agenda includes action items on continued employment, student attendance incentives, a Saturday make-up school day, and tournaments, as well as discussions on graduation date and hiring policy. The board will also enter executive session to review custodian applications.
- Approval of Continued Employment
- ASB goals for student attendance incentive
- Saturday make-up school day on 1/27/2024
- Jr. High Tourney and Q. Inc / SAR Tourney
- Executive session to review custodian applications
Atmautluak ASB - Regular Meeting
The Joann A. Alexie Memorial School Advisory School Board is holding a regular meeting with procedural items, reports, and action items. The board approved the resignation of Christopher Nicholai from ASB Seat D. Other business includes adopting minutes and the agenda, plus informational reports on the FY24 ASB Action Plan and school goals.
- Approval of resignation of Christopher Nicholai from ASB Seat D
- Adoption of December 4, 2023, minutes
- Adoption of the agenda
- SA Report (information item)
- FY24 ASB Action Plan and JAAMS Vision/Mission (information items)
Chefornak ASB - Regular Meeting
The Lower Kuskokwim School District's Chefornak ASB is holding a regular meeting with standard procedural items: call to order, roll call, quorum, land acknowledgement, adoption of minutes and agenda, communications, reports, and adjournment. The only substantive items are two executive session discussions regarding the hiring of a custodian and an intensive needs aide. No decisions are listed on the agenda; these are discussion items.
- Executive session: hiring of custodian
- Executive session: hiring of intensive needs aide
- Adoption of 11/09/23 minutes
- Public comments (People to be Heard)
Regular Board Meeting template - OLD
The Lower Kuskokwim School District Board of Education met in regular session on January 17-18, 2024, to discuss and act on district business. The board approved a contract for a power resilience project in Kwethluk, entered into a memorandum of agreement with Calista Education and Culture, and approved a research request. Several items were handled in executive session, including financial matters and the superintendent's evaluation.
- Awarded $327,270 contract to Bethel Contracting, LLC for Kwethluk Power Resilience project (Grant #23-DC-023)
- Approved MOA with Calista Education and Culture, Inc. for student support program
- Approved research request from Edyta Sobieska on Yupik immersion program
- Postponed FY25 Master Calendar Revision to February 13, 2024 special meeting
- Approved consent agenda including personnel actions and grant permissions
Regular Board Meeting template - OLD
The Lower Kuskokwim School District Board of Education Executive Committee is meeting to conduct the superintendent's evaluation in executive session. The agenda includes only procedural items: call to order, executive session, and adjournment.
- Superintendent's evaluation in executive session
- Meeting via Zoom and in person at LKSD Superintendent's Office, Room 240, 1004 Ron Edwards Way, Bethel, AK
Mekoryuk ASB - Regular Meeting
The Nuniwarmiut School Advisory School Board is holding its regular monthly meeting. The board approved a cultural activities outing for the annual muskox hunt in February, with meat for school meals and qiviut for knitting. Other items include approving minutes, the agenda, and discussing open gym and school improvement goals.
- Approved Cultural Activities Outing for annual muskox hunt in February (motion carried, 3 yeas)
- Approval of December 11, 2023 meeting minutes
- Approval of January 15, 2024 agenda
- Discussion on student open gym dates
- Review of 2022-2025 School Improvement Goals