Kenai Peninsula Borough School District, AK
Nuestro registro de Kenai Peninsula Borough School District podría estar desactualizado. El registro más reciente que tenemos es del Mon Jun 1, 2026. (hace 91 días) Es posible que las reuniones más nuevas aún no se hayan publicado en el portal oficial, o que aún no las hayamos recopilado. Esto describe nuestro registro, no si el consejo o junta se ha reunido. Consulte el portal oficial antes de concluir que no hay nada programado.
Kenai Peninsula Borough School DistrictAK averageUS Census ACS
Median home value
$297,500 Distrito escolar
Reuniones recientes
Mon Jun 1, 2026
Board of Education Work Sessions
La Junta discute recortes presupuestarios del FY27 y revisión del currículo
La Junta de Educación del Distrito Escolar del Borough de Kenai Peninsula llevará a cabo sesiones de trabajo sobre el presupuesto del FY27, incluyendo escenarios de reducción y un posible financiamiento estatal único. También revisarán una propuesta de actualización del currículo de estudios sociales de K-12 alineada con los estándares de Alaska de 2024. Un período de discusión de la junta permite a los miembros proponer nuevos puntos del orden del día. La reunión está abierta al público únicamente para escuchar.
- Sesión de trabajo presupuestaria sobre escenarios de reducción del FY27 y posible financiamiento estatal único
- Revisión del Currículo de Estudios Sociales para cumplir con los estándares de Alaska 2024 (K-12)
- Discusión de la Junta: procedimiento para agregar nuevos puntos al orden del día según el manual de gobernanza
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Monday, June 1, 2026
Board of Education Work Sessions
Kenai Peninsula Borough School District
148 N. Binkley Street
Soldotna, AK 99669
Betty J. Glick Assembly Chambers
Board of Education Work Sessions (Listen Only)
3:00 p.m. Budget Work Session
4:00 p.m. Social Studies Curriculum Review
4:30 p.m. Board Discussion
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1. Work Sessions
Subject
A. Budget Work Session
Meeting
Jun 1, 2026 - Board of Education Work Sessions
Type
Discussion, Information
The Board will continue to discuss the FY27 budget reduction scenarios and the possible availability of one-time state funding.
File Attachments
1. …
Mon Jun 1, 2026
REVISED Board of Education Meeting
La Junta revisará los acuerdos de arrendamiento escolar 2026-2027
La Junta de Educación del Distrito Escolar del Borough de Kenai Peninsula se reúne para escuchar informes, incluidos los informes financieros de abril y los acuerdos de arrendamiento para el año escolar 2026-2027. La junta también recibirá comentarios públicos sobre temas que no estén en la agenda e informes del superintendente, del representante estudiantil y de diversas agencias. No se han programado acciones importantes más allá de la aprobación de la agenda de la reunión.
- Acuerdo de arrendamiento para Kachemak Selo School a $2,790/month
- Acuerdo de arrendamiento para Razdolna School: $5,584.90/month por una instalación, $680/month por otra
- Acuerdo de arrendamiento para Voznesenka School a $11,454/month más $279.65/month por agua
- Extensión del arrendamiento de Fireweed Academy que vence el May 31, 2026; negociaciones en curso
- Negociaciones de arrendamiento de Connections Homer en curso para 2026-2027
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Monday, June 1, 2026
REVISED Board of Education Meeting
Kenai Peninsula Borough School District
148 N. Binkley Street
Soldotna, AK 99669
Betty J. Glick Assembly Chambers
Regular Meeting
6:00 p.m.
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1. Opening Activities
Subject
A. Call to Order
Meeting
Jun 1, …
Mon Jun 1, 2026
Board of Education Charter School Oversight Committee Meeting
El comité de supervisión de escuelas chárter revisará 5 escuelas chárter
El Comité de Supervisión de Escuelas Chárter de la Junta de Educación del Distrito Escolar del Borough de Kenai Peninsula se reunirá el 1 de junio de 2026 para realizar revisiones anuales de cinco escuelas chárter: Aurora Borealis, Fireweed, Kaleidoscope, Soldotna Montessori y Tułen. La reunión también incluye puntos procesales como la convocatoria al orden, el pase de lista, la aprobación de la agenda y la aprobación de las notas de la reunión del 12 de enero de 2026. El público puede escuchar a través de Zoom o teléfono.
- Revisión anual de Aurora Borealis Charter School
- Revisión anual de Fireweed Charter School
- Revisión anual de Kaleidoscope Charter School
- Revisión anual de Soldotna Montessori Charter School
- Revisión anual de Tułen Charter School
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Monday, June 1, 2026
Board of Education Charter School Oversight Committee Meeting
Kenai Peninsula Borough School District
148 N. Binkley Street
Soldotna, AK 99669
Betty J. Glick Assembly Chambers
Board of Education Charter School Oversight Committee Meeting (Listen Only)
9:30 a.m.
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1. Charter School Oversight Committee
Subject
A. Call to Order
Meeting
Jun 1, 2026 - Board of Education Charter School Oversight Committee Meeting
Type
Procedural
File Attachments
1. Charter School Oversight Committee
Subject
B. Roll Call
Meeting
Jun 1, 2026 - Board of Education Charter School Oversight Comm …
Mon Jun 1, 2026
Board of Education Finance Committee Meeting
El comité de finanzas discutirá recortes del presupuesto del Año Fiscal 27 y fondos estatales
El Comité de Finanzas del Consejo de Educación discutirá escenarios de reducción del presupuesto del Año Fiscal 27 y posibles fondos estatales de una sola vez. La reunión también incluye elementos procedimentales rutinarios: llamada a la orden, lista de asistencia, aprobación del orden del día y aprobación de las actas de la reunión del 23 de marzo de 2026.
- Discusión de escenarios de reducción del presupuesto del Año Fiscal 27 y posibles fondos estatales de una sola vez (PDFs adjuntos)
- Aprobación de las actas de la reunión del Comité de Finanzas del 23 de marzo de 2026
- Solicitudes de información a la administración para futuras reuniones
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Monday, June 1, 2026
Board of Education Finance Committee Meeting
Kenai Peninsula Borough School District
148 N. Binkley Street
Soldotna, AK 99669
Betty J. Glick Assembly Chambers
Board of Education Finance Committee Meeting (Listen Only)
11:00 a.m.
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1. Board Finance Committee
Subject
A. Call to Order
Meeting
Jun 1, 2026 - Board of Education Finance Committee Meeting
Type
Procedural
File Attachments
1. Board Finance Committee
Subject
B. Roll Call
Meeting
Jun 1, 2026 - Board of Education Finance Committee Meeting
Type
Procedural
Members:
Sarah Douthit (Chair)
Kell …
Mon Jun 1, 2026
REVISED Board of Education Special Meeting-Informal Hearing & Negotiations
La Junta discutirá las negociaciones de contratos de empleados en sesión ejecutiva
La Junta de Educación del Distrito Escolar del Borough de Kenai Peninsula llevó a cabo una reunión especial que incluyó una sesión ejecutiva para las negociaciones de contratos de empleados. Una audiencia informal programada originalmente fue retirada después de que el empleado retirara la solicitud. La junta aprobó la agenda revisada y votó por entrar en sesión ejecutiva para las negociaciones.
- Sesión ejecutiva para discutir las negociaciones de contratos de empleados, citando un efecto adverso en las finanzas del distrito
- Audiencia informal (sesión ejecutiva) retirada porque el empleado retiró la solicitud
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Monday, June 1, 2026
REVISED Board of Education Special Meeting-Informal Hearing & Negotiations
Kenai Peninsula Borough School District
148 N. Binkley Street
Soldotna, AK 99669
Betty J. Glick Assembly Chambers
Board of Education Special Meeting
12:30 p.m.
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1. Opening Activities
Subject
A. Call to Order
Meeting
Jun 1, 2026 - REVISED Board of Education Special Meeting-Informal Hearing & Negotiations
Type
Procedural
File Attachments
1. Opening Activities
Subject
B. Pledge of Allegiance/National Anthem/Alaska Flag Song
Meeting
Jun 1, 2026 - REVISED Board of Educati …
Mon May 4, 2026
REVISED Board of Education Meeting
La Junta escuchará informes escolares y revisará las finanzas de marzo
La Junta de Educación del Distrito Escolar del Borough de Kenai Peninsula se reunirá el 4 de mayo de 2026 para una reunión de negocios regular. La agenda incluye informes informativos de Homer Middle School y K-Beach Elementary School, el reconocimiento de la representante estudiantil y un informe del superintendente. La junta también recibirá los informes financieros de marzo y el informe de transferencia presupuestaria del tercer trimestre para su revisión, pero no se enumeran partidas de acción importantes ni votaciones sobre cambios de política.
- Informes Financieros de marzo presentados para revisión (resúmenes de ingresos y gastos por fondo)
- Informe de Transferencia Presupuestaria del Tercer Trimestre presentado (las transferencias presupuestarias inferiores a $50,000 requieren la aprobación de la junta si superan el umbral)
- Informe de Homer Middle School por la Directora Meghan Redmond
- Informe de K-Beach Elementary School por la Directora Janae Van Slyke
- Reconocimiento de la Representante Estudiantil Shania Weathers
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✓ Decidido: Board approves Marathon and Tulen grade configuration changes
The Board approved grade configuration changes for Marathon and Tulen Charter Schools and tentatively approved a healthcare agreement with the KPEA and KPESA bargaining teams. The meeting also approved the consent agenda, which included contracts and policy readings.
- Approved Marathon Grade Configuration Change (8-0)
- Approved Tulen Charter School Grade Configuration Change (8-0)
- Tentatively approved LAYDOWN Healthcare Memorandum of Agreement (8-0)
- Approved Consent Agenda items 10 B-M (8-0)
- Approved May 4, 2026 Regular Business Meeting agenda (8-0)
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Monday, May 4, 2026
REVISED Board of Education Meeting
Kenai Peninsula Borough School District
148 N. Binkley Street
Soldotna, AK 99669
Betty J. Glick Assembly Chambers
Regular Meeting
6:00 p.m.
PLEASE NOTE: The meeting is open to the public. The public is invited to attend in person or virtually and participate as noted on the agenda.
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Conference ID: 708 024 188
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Zoom ID: 708 024 188
In addition, the meeting will be broadcast live on the district website. https://www.kpbsd.k12.ak.us/ Log on to our website to listen to the meeting live or to find archived meetings.
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1. Opening Activities
Subject
A. Call to Order
Meeting
May 4, 2026 - REVISED Board of Educ …
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Board of Education Meeting
May 4, 2026
Meeting Minutes-Approved (06-01-2026)
Kenai Peninsula Borough School District
148 N. Binkley St., Soldotna, AK 99669
Meeting Location:
Betty J. Glick Assembly Chambers
144 N. Binkley Street
Soldotna Alaska
Zoom ID: 708 024 188 https://zoom.us/j/708024188
1. Opening Activities
A. Call to Order
President Tauriainen called the meeting to order at 6:02 p.m.
B. Pledge of Allegiance/National Anthem/Alaska Flag Song
The K-Beach Elementary students lead the recital of the Pledge of Allegiance.
C. District Mission Statement
Ms. Vadla read the district mission statement.
D. Roll Call
8 Board Members Present:
Board Member Cizek
Vice President Daugharty
Board Member Douthit
Board Member MacRae
Board Member Vadla
Board Member VanBuskirk
Board Member Waddell
President Tauriainen
Student Representative, Miss Shania Weathers
Board Members Absent:
Board Member Truesdell
A quorum was established.
Others present were:
Superintendent Holland
Assistant Superintendent Dendurent
Human Resources Executive Director Crabtree
Finance Director Voivedich
Elementary & Secondary Education Director Graham
Information Services Director Soderquist
Student Support Services Director Kelly
E. Approval …
Mon May 4, 2026
Board of Education Special Meeting-Negotiations
La Junta entrará en sesión ejecutiva para negociaciones de contratos de empleados
Esta es una reunión especial de la Junta de Educación del Distrito Escolar del Borough de Kenai Peninsula centrada en negociaciones. La junta votó entrar en sesión ejecutiva para discutir negociaciones de contratos de empleados, citando el estatuto de Alaska que permite sesiones cerradas para asuntos que afectarían adversamente las finanzas del distrito. La reunión consistió, por lo demás, en elementos procesales y el cierre de la sesión.
- La Junta votó 8-0 para entrar en sesión ejecutiva para negociaciones de contratos de empleados
- Sesión ejecutiva justificada bajo el Alaska Statute 44.62.310(c) por impacto financiero
- La reunión fue una sesión especial dedicada únicamente a las negociaciones
- Público invitado a asistir vía Zoom o teléfono; la grabación de video se publicará posteriormente
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✓ Decidido: Board approved agenda and entered executive session for contract negotiations
The Board of Education approved the meeting agenda and entered an executive session to discuss employee contract negotiations. No final decisions were made regarding the negotiations.
- Approved May 4, 2026 Special Meeting agenda (8-0)
- Entered executive session to discuss employee contract negotiations (8-0)
- Adjourned executive session (6-0)
- Adjourned meeting at 2:19 p.m.
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Monday, May 4, 2026
Board of Education Special Meeting-Negotiations
Kenai Peninsula Borough School District
148 N. Binkley Street
Soldotna, AK 99669
Betty J. Glick Assembly Chambers
Board of Education Special Meeting-Negotiations
1:00 p.m.
PLEASE NOTE: The meeting is open to the public. The public is invited to attend in person or virtually and participate as noted on the agenda.
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Conference ID: 708 024 188
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Zoom ID: 708 024 188
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Persons with disabilities who need accommodations to participate should contact Nikkol Sipes at 907-714-8836, or e-mail nsipes@kpbsd.k12.ak.us
1. Opening Activities
Subject
A. Call to Order
Meeting
May 4, 2026 - Board of Education Special Meeting-Negotiations
Type
Procedural
File Attachments
1. Opening Activities
Subject
B. Pledge of Allegiance/National Anthem/Alaska Flag Song
Meeting
May 4, 2026 - Board of Education Special Meeting-Negotiations
Type
Procedura …
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Board of Education Special Meeting-Negotiations
May 4, 2026
Special Meeting Minutes-Approved (06-01-2026)
Kenai Peninsula Borough School District
148 N. Binkley St., Soldotna, AK 99669
Meeting Location:
Betty J. Glick Assembly Chambers
144 N. Binkley Street
Soldotna Alaska
Zoom ID: 708 024 188 https://zoom.us/j/708024188
1. Opening Activities
A. Call to Order
President Tauriainen called the meeting to order at 1:00 p.m.
B. Pledge of Allegiance/National Anthem/Alaska Flag Song
The Pledge of Allegiance was recited.
C. District Mission Statement
Ms. Cizek read the district mission statement.
D. Roll Call
8 Board Members Present:
Board Member Cizek
Vice President Daugharty
Board Member Douthit
Board Member MacRae
Board Member Vadla
Board Member VanBuskirk
Board Member Waddell
President Tauriainen
Board Members Absent:
Board Member Truesdell
A quorum was established.
Others present were:
Superintendent Holland
Assistant Superintendent Dendurent
Human Resources Executive Director Crabtree
Finance Director Voivedich
Information Services Director Soderquist
Student Support Services Director Kelly
E. Approval of Agenda
Move to approve the May 4, 2026 Special Meeting agenda as presented.
MOTION: Motion by …
Mon May 4, 2026
Board of Education Work Sessions
La Junta analiza el plan de capital a seis años y la actualización del presupuesto
La Junta de Educación del Distrito Escolar del Borough de Kenai Peninsula lleva a cabo una sesión de trabajo para analizar el presupuesto preliminar del FY27, establecer prioridades para el plan de capital a seis años (FY2028-2033) que afecta la elegibilidad de los fondos estatales, revisar los cambios propuestos al manual de KPSAA, incluyendo aumentos de tarifas, y recibir una actualización legislativa. Todos los puntos son solo para discusión sin votaciones formales.
- Se presentó el documento del presupuesto preliminar del FY27 para la discusión de la junta
- Prioridades del plan de capital a seis años establecidas para FY2028-2033; las subvenciones estatales requieren una contrapartida local del 35%
- El manual de KPSAA propone aumentar la tarifa de participación de $15 a $20, la admisión de adultos de $8 a $10 y la admisión de estudiantes de $2 a $3
- Planet Youth Homer presenta datos juveniles recientemente publicados del Southern Kenai Peninsula
- Actualización legislativa sobre los proyectos de ley de educación actuales, incluyendo HB 76/SB 82 que extiende la moratoria de reembolso de la deuda de bonos
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✓ Decidido: District board held a discussion-only work session with no votes or approvals recorded.
Board members reviewed a budget update, Planet Youth Homer safety data, a six-year plan, the KPSAA union handbook, and revised legislative updates during this work session. The agenda was structured for discussion and information sharing only. No motions were made or voted on.
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Monday, May 4, 2026
Board of Education Work Sessions
Kenai Peninsula Borough School District
148 N. Binkley Street
Soldotna, AK 99669
Betty J. Glick Assembly Chambers
Board of Education Work Sessions (Listen Only)
2:00 p.m. Budget Update
2:30 p.m. Planet Youth Homer Data Presentation
3:00 p.m. Six Year Plan
3:30 p.m. KPSAA Handbook Review
4:00 p.m. Legislative Update
4:30 p.m. Board Discussion
PLEASE NOTE: The meeting is open to the public. The public is invited to attend in person or virtually and participate by listening only.
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Conference ID: 708 024 188
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Zoom ID: 708 024 188
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Persons with disabilities who need accommodations to participate should contact Nikkol Sipes at 907-714-8836, or e-mail nsipes@kpbsd.k12.ak.us
1. Work Sessions
Subject
A. Budget Update
Meeting
May 4, 2026 - Board of Education Work Sessions
Type
Discussion, Information
Goals
Administration will provide the Board with a Budget Update.
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Board of Education Work Sessions (Monday, May 4, 2026)
Generated by Nikkol Sipes on Wednesday, May 6, 2026
Members present
Kelley Cizek, Tim Daugharty, Sarah Douthit, Dianne MacRae, Jason Tauriainen, Patti Truesdell, Penny Vadla, Mica VanBuskirk, Ash-Lee Waddell
Meeting called to order at 6:19 PM
1. Work Sessions
Discussion, Information: A. Budget Update
Discussion, Information: B. Planet Youth Homer Data Presentation
Discussion, Information: C. Six Year Plan
Discussion, Information: D. KPSAA Handbook Review
Discussion, Information: E. Legislative Update Revised
2. Board Discussion
Discussion: A. Board Discussion
3. Work Sessions Video
Information: A. Work Sessions Video 05-04-2026
Mon Apr 6, 2026
Board of Education Special Meeting-Level III Grievance Hearing & Negotiations
La Junta lleva a cabo una audiencia de agravios y conversaciones contractuales en sesión ejecutiva
La Junta de Educación del Distrito Escolar del Borough de Kenai Peninsula está llevando a cabo una reunión especial para realizar una Audiencia de Agravios de Nivel III y para discutir las negociaciones del contrato de los empleados, ambas en sesión ejecutiva cerrada al público. La agenda también incluye los elementos de apertura estándar y la aprobación.
- Audiencia de Agravios de Nivel III realizada en sesión ejecutiva
- Negociaciones del contrato de los empleados discutidas en sesión ejecutiva
- Aprobación de la agenda de la reunión especial del 6 de abril de 2026
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✓ Decidido: Board held executive sessions for grievance and negotiations
The Board of Education met to discuss a Level III Grievance Hearing and employee contract negotiations in closed session. No public decisions were made during the meeting.
- Approved agenda (9-0)
- Entered executive session for Level III Grievance Hearing (9-0)
- Adjourned grievance hearing executive session (9-0)
- Entered executive session for employee contract negotiations (9-0)
- Adjourned negotiations executive session (8-0, Waddell absent)
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Monday, April 6, 2026
Board of Education Special Meeting-Level III Grievance Hearing & Negotiations
Kenai Peninsula Borough School District
600 E. Fairview Ave.
Homer, AK 99603
Homer High School Theater
Board of Education Special Meeting
1:00 p.m.
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1. Opening Activities
Subject
A. Call to Order
Meeting
Apr 6, 2026 - Board of Education Special Meeting-Level III Grievance Hearing & Negotiations
Type
Procedural
File Attachments
1. Opening Activities
Subject
B. Pledge of Allegiance/National Anthem/Alaska Flag Song
Meeting
Apr 6, 2026 - Board of Education Special Me …
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Board of Education Special Meeting-Level III Grievance Hearing & Negotiations
April 6, 2026
Special Meeting Minutes-Approved (05-04-2026)
Kenai Peninsula Borough School District
148 N. Binkley St., Soldotna, AK 99669
Meeting Location:
600 E. Fairview Ave.
Homer, AK 99603
Homer High School Theater
Zoom ID: 708 024 188 https://zoom.us/j/708024188
1. Opening Activities
A. Call to Order
President Tauriainen called the meeting to order at 1:04 p.m.
B. Pledge of Allegiance/National Anthem/Alaska Flag Song
The Pledge of Allegiance was recited.
C. District Mission Statement
Ms. Douthit read the district mission statement.
D. Roll Call
9 Board Members Present:
Board Member Cizek (attended virtually)
Vice President Daugharty
Board Member Douthit
Board Member MacRae
Board Member Truesdell
Board Member Vadla
Board Member VanBuskirk
Board Member Waddell
President Tauriainen
A quorum was established.
Others present were:
Superintendent Holland
Assistant Superintendent Dendurent
Human Resources Executive Director Crabtree
Finance Director Voivedich
E. Approval of Agenda
MOTION: Move to approve the April 6, 2026 Special Meeting agenda as presented.
Motion by Penny Vadla, second by Ash-Lee Waddell.
Final Resolution: Motion Carried
Yes: Kelley Cizek, Tim Daugharty, Sarah Douthit, …
Mon Apr 6, 2026
REVISED Board of Education Meeting
Reunión de la Junta de Educación del Distrito Escolar de Kenai Peninsula Borough
La Junta de Educación recibirá informes escolares de las escuelas K-Selo, Vosnesenka y McNeil Canyon. La reunión incluye una revisión de los informes financieros de febrero y un informe de la Superintendente Holland.
- Informes escolares de las escuelas K-Selo y Vosnesenka
- Informe escolar de la escuela McNeil Canyon
- Informes financieros de febrero de 2026
- Informe de la Superintendente Holland
- Reconocimiento oficial de las Juntas Escolares de Alaska por parte de la 33.ª Legislatura de Alaska
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✓ Decidido: Board approves permanent closure of River City Academy, Seward Middle, and Sterling Elementary
The Board of Education approved the permanent closure of three schools effective June 30, 2026. The decisions included River City Academy, Seward Middle School, and Sterling Elementary School.
- Approved April 6, 2026 Regular Business Meeting agenda
- Approved Consent Agenda items 10 B-P
- Approved permanent closure of River City Academy effective June 30, 2026 (7-2)
- Approved permanent closure of Seward Middle School effective June 30, 2026 (7-1)
- Approved permanent closure of Sterling Elementary School effective June 30, 2026
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Monday, April 6, 2026
REVISED Board of Education Meeting
Kenai Peninsula Borough School District
600 E. Fairview Ave.
Homer, AK 99603
Homer High School Theater
Regular Meeting
6:00 p.m.
PLEASE NOTE: The meeting is open to the public. The public is invited to attend in person or virtually and participate as noted on the agenda.
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1. Opening Activities
Subject
A. Call to Order
Meeting
Apr 6, 2026 - REVISED Board of Education Mee …
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Board of Education Meeting
April 6, 2026
Meeting Minutes-Approved (05-04-2026)
Kenai Peninsula Borough School District
148 N. Binkley St., Soldotna, AK 99669
Meeting Location:
600 E. Fairview Ave.
Homer, AK 99603
Homer High School Theater
Zoom ID: 708 024 188 https://zoom.us/j/708024188
1. Opening Activities
A. Call to Order
President Tauriainen called the meeting to order at 6:03 p.m.
B. Pledge of Allegiance/National Anthem/Alaska Flag Song
The Homer Swing Choir performed the National Anthem.
C. District Mission Statement
Mr. Daugharty read the district mission statement.
D. Roll Call
9 Board Members Present:
Board Member Cizek (attended virtually)
Vice President Daugharty
Board Member Douthit
Board Member MacRae
Board Member Truesdell
Board Member Vadla
Board Member VanBuskirk
Board Member Waddell
President Tauriainen
Student Representative, Miss Shania Weathers (attended virtually)
A quorum was established.
Others present were:
Superintendent Holland
Assistant Superintendent Dendurent
Human Resources Executive Director Crabtree
Finance Director Voivedich
Student Support Services Director Kelly
E. Approval of Agenda
MOTION: Move to approve the April 6, 2026 Regular Business Meeting agenda as presented.
Motion by Patti Truesdell, second by Ash-Lee Waddell.
Final Resolution: Motion Ca …
Mon Apr 6, 2026
Board of Education Work Sessions
La Junta analiza el presupuesto preliminar del FY27 con $142.7M en ingresos y gastos
La Junta de Educación lleva a cabo sesiones de trabajo para revisar el presupuesto preliminar del FY27, que estima $142,678,348 tanto en ingresos como en gastos del Fondo General. Otras sesiones de trabajo tratan sobre las fechas propuestas para las reuniones de la junta 2026-2027, el organigrama del distrito y revisiones a varias políticas de la junta, incluyendo contratos de personal, registros y procedimientos de gobernanza de la junta.
- Presupuesto Preliminar FY27: presupuesto equilibrado de $142,678,348 con una Asignación Base por Estudiante de $6,660 y una matrícula proyectada de 8,198
- Financiamiento del Borough presupuestado en $59,074,865, un aumento del 2.5% sobre el monto inicial del FY26
- Discusión de las fechas de las reuniones de la junta 2026-2027 y el organigrama
- Revisión de políticas: BP 4112.1 Contracts (cambio de título propuesto) y BP 4112.6/4212.6/4312.6 Personnel Records
- Revisión de políticas: BB 9223 Filling Board Vacancies y BB 9320 Meetings
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Monday, April 6, 2026
Board of Education Work Sessions
Kenai Peninsula Borough School District
600 E. Fairview Ave.
Homer, AK 99603
Homer High School Theater
Board of Education Work Sessions (Listen Only)
3:00 p.m. Finance Work Session
4:00 p.m. 2026-2027 Board Meeting Dates
4:15 p.m. 2026-2027 District Organizational Chart
4:30 p.m. Board Policy Review
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1. Finance Work Session
Subject
A. FY27 Preliminary Budget REVISED
Meeting
Apr 6, 2026 - Board of Education Work Sessions
Type
Discussion, Information
Goals
LAYDOWN ADDED: 04-06-2026
General Fund Revenue
The FY27 revenue budget was d …
Mon Mar 23, 2026
Board of Education Finance Committee Meeting
El Comité de Finanzas continúa la revisión de los escenarios de reducción del presupuesto para el FY27
El Comité de Finanzas de la Junta de Educación continuará su discusión sobre los escenarios del Presupuesto Preliminar del FY27, tras sesiones de trabajo previas. El comité también considerará la aprobación de la agenda de la reunión y las actas del 2 de marzo de 2026, y recibirá solicitudes de información de los miembros.
- Discusión de los escenarios del Presupuesto Preliminar del FY27 con PDFs de escenarios de reducción adjuntos
- Aprobación de la agenda de la reunión del 23 de marzo de 2026
- Aprobación de las actas de la reunión del Comité de Finanzas del 2 de marzo de 2026
- Solicitudes de información a la administración para futuros puntos de la agenda
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Monday, March 23, 2026
Board of Education Finance Committee Meeting
Kenai Peninsula Borough School District
148 N. Binkley Street
Soldotna, AK 99669
Betty J. Glick Assembly Chambers
Board of Education Finance Committee Meeting (Listen Only)
1:00 p.m.
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1. Board Finance Committee
Subject
A. Call to Order
Meeting
Mar 23, 2026 - Board of Education Finance Committee Meeting
Type
Procedural
File Attachments
1. Board Finance Committee
Subject
B. Roll Call
Meeting
Mar 23, 2026 - Board of Education Finance Committee Meeting
Type
Procedural
Members:
Sarah Douthit (Chair)
K …
Tue Mar 3, 2026
Board of Education Quarterly Work Sessions
La Junta analiza el presupuesto del AF27 y actualizaciones legislativas
La Junta de Educación del Distrito Escolar del Borough de Kenai Peninsula llevará a cabo una sesión de trabajo trimestral para analizar el presupuesto preliminar del AF27, revisar los informes de las visitas legislativas a Juneau y examinar las actualizaciones del currículo de estudios sociales.
- Informe de la visita legislativa desde Juneau
- Presupuesto preliminar del AF27 y escenarios de reducción
- Revisión del currículo de Estudios Sociales
- Actualización sobre la preparación para la universidad y la carrera profesional
- Grabación en video de la reunión
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Tuesday, March 3, 2026
Board of Education Quarterly Work Sessions
Kenai Peninsula Borough School District
148 N. Binkley Street
Soldotna, AK 99669
Betty J. Glick Assembly Chambers
Board of Education Work Sessions (Listen Only)
9:00 a.m. Legislative Fly-In Report
9:30 a.m. Finance Work Session
10:45 a.m. Social Studies Curriculum Review
11:15 a.m. College and Career Readiness
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1. Work Sessions
Subject
A. Legislative Fly-In Report Revised
Meeting
Mar 3, 2026 - Board of Education Quarterly Work Sessions
Type
Discussion, Information
Board members that attended the AASB Legislative Fly-In in Juneau will r …
Mon Mar 2, 2026
Board of Education Work Sessions
La Junta discutirá la fórmula de personal y la consolidación escolar
La Junta de Educación llevará a cabo una sesión de trabajo con discusiones sobre la fórmula de personal para el año escolar 2026-27, una actualización sobre los esfuerzos de consolidación escolar y asuntos generales de la junta. Estos son temas informativos y de discusión; no se esperan decisiones formales.
- Discusión de la fórmula de personal para 2026-27 con cambios propuestos de PTR
- Actualización de la consolidación escolar por parte del Superintendente Holland
- Discusión de la Junta sobre posibles nuevos temas de la agenda
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Monday, March 2, 2026
Board of Education Work Sessions
Kenai Peninsula Borough School District
148 N. Binkley Street
Soldotna, AK 99669
Betty J. Glick Assembly Chambers
Board of Education Work Sessions (Listen Only)
2:00 p.m. Meeting Procedure & Agenda Item Questions
2:30 p.m. Staffing Formula Discussion
3:30 p.m. School Consolidation Update
4:30 p.m. Board Discussion
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1. Work Sessions
Subject
A. Meeting Procedure & Agenda Item Questions
Meeting
Mar 2, 2026 - Board of Education Work Sessions
Type
Discussion, Information
This is an opportunity for the Board to review meeting procedures and ask que …
Mon Mar 2, 2026
Board of Education Policy Review Committee Meeting
El comité de políticas de la junta revisa contratos, expedientes de personal y políticas de vacantes de la junta
El Comité de Revisión de Políticas de la Junta de Educación del Distrito Escolar del Borough de Kenai Peninsula se reúne para discutir revisiones a varias políticas de la junta. Los puntos incluyen cambios de título sugeridos para contratos y políticas de ascenso/descenso, una preferencia de terminología para archivos frente a expedientes de personal, y asuntos nuevos sobre el llenado de vacantes de la junta y reuniones de la junta. Estas son discusiones y recomendaciones del comité, no decisiones finales de la junta.
- BP 4112.1 Contracts: Cambio de título sugerido a "Certificated Personnel and Management and Supervisory Personnel Contracts" con el código 4312.1 añadido
- BP 4112.6/4212.6/4312.6 Personnel Records: La administración recomienda usar "files" en lugar de "records" para alinearse con la política modelo de AASB
- BP 4313.2 Promotion/Demotion/Reclassification: Cambio de título sugerido a "Management and Supervisory Personnel Promotion/Demotion/Reclassification"
- BB 9223 Filling Board Vacancies: Revisiones solicitadas por el Presidente de la Junta, alineándose con la política modelo de AASB y las prácticas de KPBSD
- BB 9320 Meetings: Revisiones solicitadas por el Presidente de la Junta, alineándose con la política modelo de AASB y las prácticas de KPBSD
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✓ Decidido: Policy Review Committee moves several personnel and board policies to next work session
The committee reviewed proposed revisions for various personnel, contract, and meeting policies. No final actions were taken on these items, as all discussed policies were moved to the next scheduled policy review work session.
- Approved March 2, 2026 agenda
- Approved January 12, 2026 meeting notes
- Moved BP 4112.1 Contracts to next work session
- Moved BP 4112.6/4212.6/4312.6 Personnel Records to next work session
- Moved BP 4313.2 Promotion/Demotion/Reclassification to next work session
- Moved BB 9223 Filling Board Vacancies to next work session
- Moved BB 9320 Meetings to next work session
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Monday, March 2, 2026
Board of Education Policy Review Committee Meeting
Kenai Peninsula Borough School District
148 N. Binkley Street
Soldotna, AK 99669
Betty J. Glick Assembly Chambers
Board of Education Policy Review Committee Meeting(Listen Only)
10:30 a.m.
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1. Board Policy Committee
Subject
A. Call to Order
Meeting
Mar 2, 2026 - Board of Education Policy Review Committee Meeting
Type
Procedural
File Attachments
1. Board Policy Committee
Subject
B. Roll Call
Meeting
Mar 2, 2026 - Board of Education Policy Review Committee Meeting
Type
Procedural
Members:
Kell …
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Board of Education Policy Review Committee Meeting
March 2, 2026
Committee Meeting Minutes-DRAFT
Meeting Location:
144 N. Binkley Street
Soldotna Alaska, 99669
Zoom ID: 708 024 188 https://zoom.us/j/708024188
1. Board Policy Committee
A. Call to Order
Chair Cizek called the meeting to order at 10:31 a.m.
B. Roll Call
Committee Members Present:
Kelley Cizek, Board Member
Jason Tauriainen, Board President
Mica Vanbuskirk, Board Member
Ash-Lee Waddell, Board Member (attended virtually)
Kari Dendurent, Assistant Superintendent
Will Chervenak, Assistant Principal
A quorum was established.
Other Board Members Present at the Meeting:
Vice President Daugharty
Board Member Douthit
Board Member MacRae
Board Member Vadla
Others present were:
Superintendent Holland
Student Support Services Director Kelly
C. Approval of Agenda
The March 2, 2026 policy review committee meeting agenda was approved by committee.
D. Approval of Notes 01-12-2026
The January 12, 2026 policy review committee meeting notes were approved by committee as presented.
2. Policy Review-Ongoing
A. BP 4112.1 Contracts SUGESSTED TITLE CHANGE TO "Certificated Personnel and Management and Supervisory Personnel Contracts"
Chair Cizek opened up committee discussion for Administration's recommended revisi …
Mon Mar 2, 2026
Board of Education Meeting
La Junta votará sobre los contratos de maestros sustitutos a largo plazo
La Junta de Educación llevará a cabo una reunión regular con puntos procesales, un informe de la Escuela Port Graham y periodos de comentarios públicos. La junta votará sobre una agenda de consentimiento que incluye la aprobación de los Contratos de Maestros Sustitutos a Largo Plazo 2025-26. Los informes informativos rutinarios incluyen los informes financieros de enero y actualizaciones de los miembros de la junta y comités.
- Presentación de la Escuela Port Graham por la Directora LoAna Benton
- Informes Financieros de enero para revisión
- Aprobación de los Contratos de Maestros Sustitutos a Largo Plazo 2025-26 en la agenda de consentimiento
- Informe de la Representante Estudiantil de la Junta de Shania Weathers
- Informe del Superintendente
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✓ Decidido: Board approves consent agenda and outside agency personnel
The Board approved the consent agenda, which included contracts and meeting minutes, and approved credentials for outside agency trainers. Three policy revisions were moved to a second reading for the April meeting.
- Approved Consent Agenda items (9-0)
- Approved outside agency personnel credentials (9-0)
- Moved BP 4135/4235/4335 to second reading
- Moved BP 4136/4236/4336 to second reading
- Moved BP 4156.3/4256.3/4356.3 to second reading
- Moved BP 4300 to second reading
- Moved BP 4313.1 to second reading
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Monday, March 2, 2026
Board of Education Meeting
Kenai Peninsula Borough School District
148 N. Binkley Street
Soldotna, AK 99669
Betty J. Glick Assembly Chambers
Regular Meeting
6:00 p.m.
PLEASE NOTE: The meeting is open to the public. The public is invited to attend in person or virtually and participate as noted on the agenda.
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1. Opening Activities
Subject
A. Call to Order
Meeting
Mar 2, 2026 - Board of Education Meeting …
📄 De las actas
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Board of Education Meeting
March 2, 2026
Meeting Minutes-Approved (04-06-2026)
Kenai Peninsula Borough School District
148 N. Binkley St., Soldotna, AK 99669
Meeting Location:
Betty J. Glick Assembly Chambers
144 N. Binkley Street
Soldotna Alaska
Zoom ID: 708 024 188 https://zoom.us/j/708024188
1. Opening Activities
A. Call to Order
President Tauriainen called the meeting to order at 6:02 p.m.
B. Pledge of Allegiance/National Anthem/Alaska Flag Song
The Pledge of Allegiance was recited.
C. District Mission Statement
Miss Weathers, Student Representative read the district mission statement.
D. Roll Call
Board Members Present:
Board Member Cizek
Board Member Daugharty
Board Member Douthit
Board Member MacRae
Board Member Truesdell
Board Member Vadla
Board Member VanBuskirk
Board Member Waddell (attended virtually)
Board President Tauriainen
Student Representative: Miss Shania Weathers
A quorum was established.
Others Present were:
Superintendent Holland
Assistant Superintendent Dendurent
Finance Director Voivedich
Elementary & Secondary Education Director Graham
Student Support Services Director Kelly
E. Approval of Agenda
MOTION: Move to approve the March 2, 2026 Regular Business Meeting agenda as presented.
Motion by Patti Truesdell, second by Sarah Dout …
Mon Mar 2, 2026
Board of Education Finance Committee Meeting
El comité de finanzas analiza el presupuesto preliminar del AF27 y los escenarios de reducción
El Comité de Finanzas continuará su discusión sobre el Presupuesto Preliminar del AF27, incluyendo escenarios de reducción presupuestaria y Balancing Act Analytics. El comité también planea aprobar la agenda y las actas de la reunión del 19 de febrero. No hay votos ni decisiones finales programadas; esta es una sesión únicamente de discusión.
- Discusión del Presupuesto Preliminar del AF27 y escenarios de reducción presupuestaria (PDF adjunto)
- Revisión de FY27 Budget Balancing Act Analytics al 02-24-26 (PDF de resumen de comentarios)
- Documentos de desglose añadidos: FY27 Budget Reduction Scenarios y KPB Maximum Allowable History
- Aprobación de las actas del Comité de Finanzas del 19 de febrero de 2026
- Solicitudes de información a la administración para la próxima reunión
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✓ Decidido: Committee discusses FY27 preliminary budget and school consolidation scenarios
The Finance Committee reviewed various FY27 preliminary budget scenarios, including potential school consolidations. Members discussed the impact of closing Tustumena and Sterling schools and debated whether to use excess revenue to avoid closures.
- Approved March 2, 2026 finance committee meeting agenda
- Approved February 19, 2026 finance committee meeting notes
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Monday, March 2, 2026
Board of Education Finance Committee Meeting
Kenai Peninsula Borough School District
148 N. Binkley Street
Soldotna, AK 99669
Betty J. Glick Assembly Chambers
Board of Education Finance Committee Meeting (Listen Only)
11:00 a.m.
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1. Board Finance Committee
Subject
A. Call to Order
Meeting
Mar 2, 2026 - Board of Education Finance Committee Meeting
Type
Procedural
File Attachments
1. Board Finance Committee
Subject
B. Roll Call
Meeting
Mar 2, 2026 - Board of Education Finance Committee Meeting
Type
Procedural
Members:
Sarah Douthit (Chair)
Kel …
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Board of Education Finance Committee Meeting
February 19, 2026
Finance Committee Meeting Minutes- DRAFT
Meeting Location:
144 N. Binkley Street
Soldotna Alaska, 99669
Zoom ID: 708 024 188 https://zoom.us/j/708024188
1. Board Finance Committee
A. Call to Order
Chair Douthit called the meeting to order at 11:02 a.m.
B. Roll Call
Committee Members Present:
Sarah Douthit, Board Member, Chair
Kelley Cizek, Board Member
Mica Vanbuskirk, Board Member
Czarina Voivedich, Finance Director
A quorum was established.
Other Board Members Present were:
President Tauriainen
Vice President Daugharty
Board Member MacRae
Board Member Vadla
Board Member Waddell (attended virtually)
Others present were:
Superintendent Holland
Assistant Superintendent Dendurent
Human Resources Director Crabtree
Information Services Director Soderquist
Student Support Services Director Kelly
Elementary & Secondary Education Director Graham
C. Approval of Agenda
The March 2, 2026 finance committee meeting agenda was approved as presented by the committee.
D. Approval of Minutes 02-19-2026
The February 19, 2026 finance committee meeting notes were approved as presented by the committee.
2. Ongoing Business
A. FY27 Preliminary Budget REVISED
Chair Douthit opened the discussion to committee members and con …
Mon Mar 2, 2026
Board of Education Special Meeting
La Junta entra en sesión ejecutiva para negociaciones de contratos de empleados
La Junta de Educación del Distrito Escolar del Borough de Kenai Peninsula llevó a cabo una reunión especial y votó unánimemente entrar en sesión ejecutiva para discutir negociaciones de contratos de empleados. La sesión fue autorizada bajo la ley de Alaska para asuntos que podrían afectar adversamente las finanzas del distrito. No se llevó a cabo ningún otro asunto sustantivo.
- La Junta votó 8-0 para entrar en sesión ejecutiva para negociaciones de contratos de empleados
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✓ Decidido: Board approved agenda and entered executive session for contract negotiations
The Board of Education approved the meeting agenda and voted to enter executive session to discuss employee contract negotiations. The session was adjourned at 2:18 p.m. with no public action taken.
- Approved March 2, 2026 Special Meeting agenda (8-0)
- Entered executive session for employee contract negotiations (8-0)
- Adjourned executive session (8-0)
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Monday, March 2, 2026
Board of Education Special Meeting
Kenai Peninsula Borough School District
148 N. Binkley Street
Soldotna, AK 99669
Betty J. Glick Assembly Chambers
Board of Education Special Meeting
1:00 p.m.
PLEASE NOTE: The meeting is open to the public. The public is invited to attend in person or virtually and participate as noted on the agenda.
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Conference ID: 708 024 188
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Zoom ID: 708 024 188
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1. Opening Activities
Subject
A. Call to Order
Meeting
Mar 2, 2026 - Board of Education Special Meeting
Type
Procedural
File Attachments
1. Opening Activities
Subject
B. Pledge of Allegiance/National Anthem/Alaska Flag Song
Meeting
Mar 2, 2026 - Board of Education Special Meeting
Type
Procedural
File Attachments
1. Opening Activities …
📄 De las actas
Texto extraído del documento oficial de actas (extracción automatizada — puede contener errores).
Board of Education Special Meeting-Negotiations
March 2, 2026
Special Meeting Minutes-Approved (04-06-2026)
Kenai Peninsula Borough School District
148 N. Binkley St., Soldotna, AK 99669
Meeting Location:
Betty J. Glick Assembly Chambers
144 N. Binkley Street
Soldotna Alaska
Zoom ID: 708 024 188 https://zoom.us/j/708024188
1. Opening Activities
A. Call to Order
President Tauriainen called the meeting to order at 1:02 p.m.
B. Pledge of Allegiance/National Anthem/Alaska Flag Song
The Pledge of Allegiance was recited.
C. District Mission Statement
Miss Weathers, Student Representative read the district mission statement.
D. Roll Call
9 Board Members Present:
Board Member Cizek (joined at 1:15 p.m.)
Vice President Daugharty
Board Member Douthit
Board Member MacRae
Board Member Truesdell
Board Member Vadla
Board Member VanBuskirk
Board Member Waddell (attended virtually)
President Tauriainen
Student Representative, Miss Shania Weathers
A quorum was established.
Others present were:
Superintendent Holland
Assistant Superintendent Dendurent
Human Resources Executive Director Crabtree
Finance Director Voivedich
Student Support Services Director Kelly
E. Approval of Agenda
MOTION: Move to approve the March 2, 2026 Special Meeting agenda as presented.
Motion by Penny Vadla, second by Pat …
Thu Feb 19, 2026
Board of Education Finance Committee Meeting
El Comité de Finanzas de KPBSD revisa el presupuesto del FY27 con un déficit de $8.6M
El comité continuará la discusión sobre el Presupuesto Preliminar del FY27, que muestra un déficit proyectado de $8,608,713. Los ingresos totales del fondo general se estiman en $140,965,246, mientras que los gastos y transferencias ascienden a $149,573,959. El distrito también ha preparado escenarios de reducción del presupuesto. No se esperan decisiones finales en esta reunión.
- Discusión del presupuesto preliminar revisado del FY27 con un déficit de $8,608,713
- Los ingresos del Fondo General incluyen $80,710,381 del estado y $59,074,865 del apoyo del borough
- Los salarios y beneficios representan aproximadamente el 80% del total de los gastos
- Se incluyen escenarios de reducción del presupuesto (FY26 y FY27) como documentos de presentación
- Aprobación de las actas de la reunión anterior y artículos procedimentales
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✓ Decidido: Finance Committee approves agenda and prior meeting minutes
The committee approved the February 19, 2026 agenda as presented. It also approved the February 2, 2026 finance committee meeting minutes as presented. The board discussed FY27 preliminary budget scenarios but did not adopt any budgetary actions. No other formal decisions were recorded.
- Approved agenda (as presented)
- Approved February 2, 2026 minutes (as presented)
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Thursday, February 19, 2026
Board of Education Finance Committee Meeting
Kenai Peninsula Borough School District
148 N. Binkley Street
Soldotna, AK 99669
Betty J. Glick Assembly Chambers
Board of Education Finance Committee Meeting (Listen Only)
12:30 p.m.
PLEASE NOTE: The meeting is open to the public. The public is invited to attend in person or virtually and participate by listening only.
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Conference ID: 708 024 188
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Zoom ID: 708 024 188
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1. Board Finance Committee
Subject
A. Call to Order
Meeting
Feb 19, 2026 - Board of Education Finance Committee Meeting
Type
Procedural
File Attachments
1. Board Finance Committee
Subject
B. Roll Call
Meeting
Feb 19, 2026 - Board of Education Finance Committee Meeting
Type
Procedural
Members:
Sarah Douthit (Ch …
📄 De las actas
Texto extraído del documento oficial de actas (extracción automatizada — puede contener errores).
Board of Education Finance Committee Meeting
February 19, 2026
Finance Committee Meeting Minutes-Approved (03-02-2026)
Meeting Location:
144 N. Binkley Street
Soldotna Alaska, 99669
1. Board Finance Committee
A. Call to Order
Chair Douthit called the meeting to order at 12:36 p.m.
B. Roll Call
Committee Members Present:
Sarah Douthit, Board Member, Chair
Kelley Cizek, Board Member
Mica Vanbuskirk, Board Member
Czarina Voivedich, Finance Director
A quorum was established.
Other Board Members Present were:
President Tauriainen
Board Member Vadla
Vice President Daugharty
Board Member Truesdell
Board Member MacRae
Others present were:
Superintendent Holland
Assistant Superintendent Dendurent
Human Resources Director Crabtree
Information Services Director Soderquist
Elementary & Secondary Director Graham
C. Approval of Agenda
The February 19, 2026 finance committee meeting agenda was approved by committee as presented.
D. Approval of Minutes
The February 2, 2026 finance committee meeting notes were approved by committee as presented.
2. Finance Ongoing Business
A. FY27 Preliminary Budget
Chair Douthit opened the discussion to committee members and continued reviewing the FY27 Preliminary Budget, beginning the discussion of FY27 Budget Scenarios. Superintendent Holland informed the committee that the Balancing Act …
Thu Feb 19, 2026
Board of Education Special Meeting
La Junta entra en sesión ejecutiva para negociaciones de contratos de empleados
La Junta de Educación del Distrito Escolar del Borough de Kenai Peninsula llevó a cabo una reunión especial y votó entrar en sesión ejecutiva para discutir negociaciones de contratos de empleados, citando la ley de Alaska que permite sesiones cerradas cuando el conocimiento público perjudicaría las finanzas del distrito. La junta también aprobó la agenda de la reunión. La sesión concluyó con una votación para clausurar la sesión ejecutiva.
✓ Decidido: Board entered executive session to discuss employee contract negotiations
The board approved the meeting agenda. It then moved into an executive session to discuss employee contract negotiations, citing potential financial impact. The executive session was later adjourned, and the full meeting was adjourned at 3:34 p.m.
- Approved February 19 agenda (motion carried)
- Entered executive session to discuss employee contract negotiations (motion carried)
- Adjourned executive session (motion carried)
- Adjourned meeting at 3:34 p.m. (motion carried)
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Thursday, February 19, 2026
Board of Education Special Meeting
Kenai Peninsula Borough School District
148 N. Binkley Street
Soldotna, AK 99669
Betty J. Glick Assembly Chambers
Board of Education Special Meeting
2:00 p.m.
PLEASE NOTE: The meeting is open to the public. The public is invited to attend in person or virtually and participate as noted on the agenda.
To connect via Zoom: https://zoom.us/j/708024188
To connect via telephone (audio only), dial:
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877 853 5257 US Toll-free
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Conference ID: 708 024 188
When prompted for an Attendee ID, press #.
Zoom ID: 708 024 188
The video recording is posted at the bottom of the agenda within a week of the meeting. Open the agenda and scroll down to the last item.
Persons with disabilities who need accommodations to participate should contact Nikkol Sipes at 907-714-8836, or e-mail nsipes@kpbsd.k12.ak.us
1. Opening Activities
Subject
A. Call to Order
Meeting
Feb 19, 2026 - Board of Education Special Meeting
Type
Procedural
File Attachments
1. Opening Activities
Subject
B. Pledge of Allegiance/National Anthem/Alaska Flag Song
Meeting
Feb 19, 2026 - Board of Education Special Meeting
Type
Procedural
File Attachments
1. Opening Activitie …
📄 De las actas
Texto extraído del documento oficial de actas (extracción automatizada — puede contener errores).
Board of Education Special Meeting-Negotiations
February 19, 2026
Special Meeting Minutes-Approved (03-02-2026)
Kenai Peninsula Borough School District
148 N. Binkley St., Soldotna, AK 99669
Meeting Location:
Betty J. Glick Assembly Chambers
144 N. Binkley Street
Soldotna Alaska
Zoom ID: 708 024 188 https://zoom.us/j/708024188
1. Opening Activities
A. Call to Order
President Tauriainen called the meeting to order at 2:25 p.m.
B. Pledge of Allegiance/National Anthem/Alaska Flag Song
The Pledge of Allegiance was recited.
C. District Mission Statement
Ms. Vanbuskirk read the district mission statement.
D. Roll Call
8 Board Members Present:
Board Member Cizek
Vice President Daugharty
Board Member Douthit
Board Member MacRae
Board Member Truesdell
Board Member Vadla (joined the meeting at 2:40 p.m.)
Board Member VanBuskirk
President Tauriainen
Absent:
Board Member Waddell (Excused)
Student Representative: Miss Shania Weathers (Excused)
A quorum was established.
Others present were:
Superintendent Holland
Assistant Superintendent Dendurent
Human Resources Executive Director Crabtree
Finance Director Voivedich
E. Approval of Agenda
MOTION: Move to approve the February 19, 2026 Special Meeting agenda as presented.
Motion by Kelley Cizek, second by Pa …
Mon Feb 2, 2026
Board of Education Work Sessions
Actualizaciones sobre la expansión y consolidación de escuelas chárter en la agenda
La Junta de Educación llevará a cabo sesiones de trabajo para discutir la enmienda de la Aurora Borealis Charter School para expandirse a los grados 9.º y 10.º (recomendada para su aprobación como punto de acción posterior), una actualización del grupo de trabajo de consolidación escolar, y actualizaciones sobre el paquete de bonos y la fórmula de dotación de personal. También están programadas revisiones de políticas sobre contratos, expedientes de personal y otros temas. El público puede asistir únicamente como oyente.
- Enmienda de la Aurora Borealis Charter School para añadir los grados 9.º y 10.º
- Actualización del grupo de trabajo de consolidación escolar por parte del Superintendente Holland
- Actualización del paquete de bonos sobre el estado de los proyectos
- Discusión de la fórmula de dotación de personal para la planificación del FY27
- Revisiones de la política de la Junta sobre contratos, expedientes de personal, solicitudes, empleo fuera de la escuela, reembolsos y personal directivo
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Monday, February 2, 2026
Board of Education Work Sessions
Kenai Peninsula Borough School District
148 N. Binkley Street
Soldotna, AK 99669
Betty J. Glick Assembly Chambers
Board of Education Work Sessions (Listen Only)
Work Sessions
10:30 a.m. Staffing Formula
11:30 a.m. Aurora Borealis Charter School Amendment Application
1:45 p.m. Bond Package Update
2:30 p.m. School Consolidation Update
3:30 p.m. Board Policy Review
4:00 p.m. Assessment Report
4:30 p.m. Board Discussion
PLEASE NOTE: The meeting is open to the public. The public is invited to attend in person or virtually and participate by listening only.
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Conference ID: 708 024 188
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Zoom ID: 708 024 188
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1. Work Sessions
Subject
A. Staffing Formula Revised
Meeting
Feb 2, 2026 - Board of Education Work Sessions
Type
Discussion, Inform …
Mon Feb 2, 2026
Board of Education Special Meeting
La Junta celebra sesión ejecutiva para negociaciones de contratos de empleados
La Junta de Educación del Distrito Escolar del Borough de Kenai Peninsula celebró una reunión especial el 2 de febrero de 2026, principalmente para entrar en sesión ejecutiva para discutir las negociaciones de los contratos de los empleados. La junta aprobó la agenda, convocó la sesión cerrada, la clausuró y luego clausuró la reunión pública.
- Se llevó a cabo una sesión ejecutiva para discutir las negociaciones de los contratos de los empleados, citando efectos financieros adversos si se discutieran públicamente (Alaska Statute 44.62.310, párrafo C).
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✓ Decidido: Board enters executive session for employee contract negotiations
The Board of Education held a special meeting to discuss employee contract negotiations in an executive session. No substantive actions or decisions were taken following the discussion.
- Approved February 2, 2026 Special Meeting agenda (8-0)
- Entered executive session for employee contract negotiations (8-0)
- Adjourned executive session (8-0)
📄 De la agenda
Texto extraído del documento oficial de la agenda (extracción automatizada — puede contener errores).
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Monday, February 2, 2026
Board of Education Special Meeting
Kenai Peninsula Borough School District
148 N. Binkley Street
Soldotna, AK 99669
Betty J. Glick Assembly Chambers
Board of Education Special Meeting
1:00 p.m.
PLEASE NOTE: The meeting is open to the public. The public is invited to attend in person or virtually and participate as noted on the agenda.
To connect via Zoom: https://zoom.us/j/708024188
To connect via telephone (audio only), dial:
+1 346 248 7799 US (Houston)
+1 669 900 6833 US (San Jose)
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+1 312 626 6799 US (Chicago)
+1 929 205 6099 US (New York)
+1 301 715 8592 US (Washington DC)
877 853 5257 US Toll-free
888 475 4499 US Toll-free
Conference ID: 708 024 188
When prompted for an Attendee ID, press #.
Zoom ID: 708 024 188
The video recording is posted at the bottom of the agenda within a week of the meeting. Open the agenda and scroll down to the last item.
Persons with disabilities who need accommodations to participate should contact Nikkol Sipes at 907-714-8836, or e-mail nsipes@kpbsd.k12.ak.us
1. Opening Activities
Subject
A. Call to Order
Meeting
Feb 2, 2026 - Board of Education Special Meeting
Type
Procedural
File Attachments
1. Opening Activities
Subject
B. Pledge of Allegiance/National Anthem/Alaska Flag Song
Meeting
Feb 2, 2026 - Board of Education Special Meeting
Type
Procedural
File Attachments
1. Opening Activities …
📄 De las actas
Texto extraído del documento oficial de actas (extracción automatizada — puede contener errores).
Board of Education Special Meeting-Negotiations
February 2, 2026
Special Meeting Minutes- Approved (03-02-2026)
Kenai Peninsula Borough School District
148 N. Binkley St., Soldotna, AK 99669
Meeting Location:
Betty J. Glick Assembly Chambers
144 N. Binkley Street
Soldotna Alaska
Zoom ID: 708 024 188 https://zoom.us/j/708024188
1. Opening Activities
A. Call to Order
President Tauriainen called the meeting to order at 1:07 p.m.
B. Pledge of Allegiance/National Anthem/Alaska Flag Song
The Pledge of Allegiance was recited.
C. District Mission Statement
Ms. Douthit read the district mission statement.
D. Roll Call
9 Board Members Present:
Board Member Cizek
Vice President Daugharty
Board Member Douthit
Board Member MacRae
Board Member Truesdell (joined at 1:20 p.m.)
Board Member Vadla
Board Member VanBuskirk
Board Member Waddell (attended virtually)
President Tauriainen
Absent:
Student Representative: Miss Shania Weathers (Excused)
A quorum was established.
Others present were:
Superintendent Holland
Assistant Superintendent Dendurent
Human Resources Executive Director Crabtree
Finance Director Voivedich
Student Support Services Director Kelly
E. Approval of Agenda
MOTION: Move to approve the February 2, 2026 Special Meeting agenda as presented.
…
Mon Feb 2, 2026
Board of Education Finance Committee Meeting
El Comité de Finanzas discutirá el presupuesto preliminar del FY27 y los escenarios de reducción
El Comité de Finanzas de la Junta de Educación se reunirá para continuar la discusión del presupuesto preliminar del FY27, incluyendo los ingresos y gastos proyectados. Los miembros del comité también revisarán los escenarios de reducción del presupuesto del FY26 y el Balancing Act del FY27. Los asuntos procesales incluyen la aprobación de la agenda y las actas de la reunión de diciembre de 2025.
- Discusión del Presupuesto Preliminar Revisado del FY27, incluyendo los ingresos y gastos proyectados por función
- Revisión del documento de Escenarios de Reducción del Presupuesto del FY26
- Discusión del Balancing Act del FY27
- Aprobación de las actas de la reunión del comité de finanzas del 1 de diciembre de 2025
- Solicitudes de información a la administración para futuras reuniones
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✓ Decidido: Finance committee discusses FY27 budget and Balancing Act rollout
The Finance Committee reviewed the FY27 Preliminary Budget and discussed the 'Balancing Act' simulation for public rollout. Members debated variables like interest revenue and school closures, and set a timeline for Board input.
- Approved agenda as presented
- Approved December 1, 2025 minutes as presented
- Targeted March 2nd for Balancing Act rollout
- Set Friday as deadline for Board input on variables
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Monday, February 2, 2026
Board of Education Finance Committee Meeting
Kenai Peninsula Borough School District
148 N. Binkley Street
Soldotna, AK 99669
Betty J. Glick Assembly Chambers
Board of Education Finance Committee Meeting (Listen Only)
9:30 a.m.
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1. Board Finance Committee
Subject
A. Call to Order
Meeting
Feb 2, 2026 - Board of Education Finance Committee Meeting
Type
Procedural
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1. Board Finance Committee
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B. Roll Call
Meeting
Feb 2, 2026 - Board of Education Finance Committee Meeting
Type
Procedural
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Sarah Douthit (Chair)
K …
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Board of Education Finance Committee Meeting (Monday, February 2, 2026)
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1. Board Finance Committee
A. Call to Order
Chair Douthit called the meeting to order at 9:31 a.m.
B. Roll Call
Committee Members Present:
Sarah Douthit, Board Member, Chair
Kelley Cizek, Board Member
Mica Vanbuskirk, Board Member
Czarina Voivedich, Finance Director
Other Board Members Present were:
President Tauriainen
Board Member Vadla
Vice President Daugharty
Board Member Truesdell
Board Member Waddell (attended virtually)
Board Member MacRae
Others present were:
Superintendent Holland
Assistant Superintendent Dendurent
Student Support Services Director Kelly
Human Resources Director Crabtree
Information Services Director Soderquist
Elementary & Secondary Director Graham
C. Approval of Agenda
The February 2, 2026 finance committee meeting agenda was approved by committee as presented.
D. Approval of Minutes
The December 1, 2025 finance committee meeting notes were approved by committee as presented.
2. Finance New Business
A. FY27 Preliminary Budget Revised
The Committee continued its review of the FY27 Preliminary Budget, building on discussions from the January 12, 2026 work session. The Committee also began discussions regarding the FY27 Balancing Act rollout, for which the Board had …
Mon Feb 2, 2026
Board of Education Meeting
Reunión de la Junta de Educación del Distrito Escolar del Borough de Kenai Peninsula
La Junta de Educación se reúne para recibir los informes de las escuelas y del superintendente y revisar datos financieros. La agenda consiste principalmente en asuntos procedimentales, informes y periodos de comentarios públicos.
- Informes escolares para Hope School y Cooper Landing School
- December Finance Reports 2026-2-2 Revised
- Actualizaciones del superintendente por parte del Sr. Holland
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✓ Decidido: Board approves teacher contracts and Aurora Borealis Charter School application
The Board of Education approved several categories of teacher and administrator contracts via the consent agenda. They also approved the revised Aurora Borealis Charter School Amendment Application following a failed motion to refer it to committee.
- Approved February 2, 2026 Regular Business Meeting agenda (9-0)
- Approved Consent Agenda items 12 B-I (9-0)
- Approved 2026-27 Tentative Tenure Teacher Contract(s) (8-0, 1 abstention)
- Failed motion to refer Aurora Borealis Charter School Amendment Application to committee (2-7)
- Approved Aurora Borealis Charter School Amendment Application (7-2)
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Monday, February 2, 2026
Board of Education Meeting
Kenai Peninsula Borough School District
148 N. Binkley Street
Soldotna, AK 99669
Betty J. Glick Assembly Chambers
Regular Meeting
6:00 p.m.
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Meeting
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Board of Education Meeting
February 2, 2026
Meeting Minutes- Approved (03-02-2026)
Kenai Peninsula Borough School District
148 N. Binkley St., Soldotna, AK 99669
Meeting Location:
Betty J. Glick Assembly Chambers
144 N. Binkley Street
Soldotna Alaska
Zoom ID: 708 024 188 https://zoom.us/j/708024188
1. Opening Activities
A. Call to Order
President Tauriainen called the meeting to order at 6:02 p.m.
B. Pledge of Allegiance/National Anthem/Alaska Flag Song
The Pledge of Allegiance was recited.
C. District Mission Statement
Ms. Truesdell read the district mission statement.
D. Roll Call
Board Members Present:
Board Member Cizek
Board Member Daugharty
Board Member Douthit
Board Member MacRae
Board Member Truesdell
Board Member Vadla
Board Member VanBuskirk
Board Member Waddell (attended virtually)
Board President Tauriainen
Student Representative: Miss Shania Weathers
A quorum was established.
Others Present were:
Superintendent Holland
Assistant Superintendent Dendurent
Finance Director Voivedich
Elementary & Secondary Education Director Graham
Student Support Services Director Kelly
E. Approval of Agenda
MOTION: Move to approve the February 2, 2026 Regular Business Meeting agenda as presented.
Motion by Sarah Douthit, second by Kelley Cizek.
Final Resolution: Mo …
Tue Jan 13, 2026
Board of Education Quarterly Work Sessions
Actualización sobre la consolidación escolar destaca sesión de trabajo de la junta
La Junta de Educación lleva a cabo una sesión de trabajo trimestral para discutir las tasas de graduación, recibir una actualización sobre los esfuerzos de consolidación escolar y escuchar sobre las operaciones de las piscinas. Todos los puntos son solo de discusión e información; no se toman votos formales.
- Presentación de las tasas de graduación por el Superintendente Holland
- Actualización de la consolidación escolar y progreso del grupo de trabajo
- Actualización del estado del grupo de trabajo de operaciones de las piscinas
- Discusión de la Junta sobre la adición de futuros puntos al orden del día
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Tuesday, January 13, 2026
Board of Education Quarterly Work Sessions
Kenai Peninsula Borough School District
148 N. Binkley Street
Soldotna, AK 99669
Betty J. Glick Assembly Chambers
Board of Education Work Sessions (Listen Only)
9:00 a.m. Book Discussion
10:00 a.m. Graduation Rates
10:30 a.m. School Consolidation Update
1:00 p.m. Pool Operations Update
2:00 p.m. Board Discussion
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1. Work Sessions
Subject
A. Book Discussion
Meeting
Jan 13, 2026 - Board of Education Quarterly Work Sessions
Type
Discussion, Information
The Board will discuss the book entitled "Great on Their Behalf" by Airick Journ …
Mon Jan 12, 2026
Board of Education Special Meeting-Negotiations
La Junta de Educación celebra una reunión especial para las negociaciones del contrato de los empleados
La Junta de Educación se reunió en una sesión especial para llevar a cabo las negociaciones del contrato de los empleados. La junta entró en una sesión ejecutiva para discutir estos asuntos, ya que podrían tener un efecto adverso en las finanzas del distrito.
- Sesión ejecutiva para discutir las negociaciones del contrato de los empleados
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✓ Decidido: No substantive decisions; board approved agenda and entered executive session
The board approved its meeting agenda and entered an executive session to discuss employee contract negotiations. No contracts, policies, or financial agreements were finalized or announced during this special meeting. The board adjourned at 12:02 p.m. after concluding the closed session.
- Approved January 12, 2026 agenda
- Entered executive session for employee contract negotiations
- Adjourned executive session
- Adjourned meeting at 12:02 p.m.
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Monday, January 12, 2026
Board of Education Special Meeting-Negotiations
Kenai Peninsula Borough School District
148 N. Binkley Street
Soldotna, AK 99669
Betty J. Glick Assembly Chambers
Board of Education Special Meeting-Negotiations
11:00 a.m.
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1. Opening Activities
Subject
A. Call to Order
Meeting
Jan 12, 2026 - Board of Education Special Meeting-Negotiations
Type
Procedural
File Attachments
1. Opening Activities
Subject
B. Pledge of Allegiance/National Anthem/Alaska Flag Song
Meeting
Jan 12, 2026 - Board of Education Special Meeting-Negotiations
Type
P …
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Board of Education Special Meeting-Negotiations
January 12, 2026
Special Meeting Minutes-Approved (02-02-2026)
Kenai Peninsula Borough School District
148 N. Binkley St., Soldotna, AK 99669
1. Opening Activities
A. Call to Order
President Tauriainen called the meeting to order at 11:11 a.m.
B. Pledge of Allegiance/National Anthem/Alaska Flag Song
The Pledge of Allegiance was recited.
C. District Mission Statement
Ms. Truesdell read the district mission statement.
D. Roll Call
8 Board Members Present:
Board Member Cizek
Vice President Daugharty
Board Member Douthit
Board Member Truesdell
Board Member Vadla
Board Member VanBuskirk
Board Member Waddell
President Tauriainen
Absent:
Board Member MacRae (Excused)
Student Representative: Miss Shania Weathers (Excused)
A quorum was established.
Others present were:
Superintendent Holland
Assistant Superintendent Dendurent
Human Resources Executive Director Crabtree
Finance Director Voivedich
Student Support Services Director Kelly
E. Approval of Agenda
MOTION: Move to approve the January 12, 2026 Special Meeting agenda as presented.
Motion by Patti Truesdell, second by Kelley Cizek.
Final Resolution: Motion Carried
Yes: Kelley Cizek, Tim Daugharty, Sarah Douthit, Jason Tauriainen, Patti Truesdell, Penny Vadla, Mica VanBuskirk, Ash-Lee Waddell …
Mon Jan 12, 2026
Board of Education Meeting
La Junta revisa los informes financieros de noviembre y las transferencias presupuestarias del segundo trimestre
Esta es una reunión regular de la Junta de Educación sin decisiones importantes. La junta escuchará los informes escolares de Mountain View y Redoubt Elementary, revisará los informes financieros de noviembre y el informe de transferencias presupuestarias del segundo trimestre, y recibirá actualizaciones del superintendente y del representante estudiantil. También se han programado periodos de comentarios públicos.
- Informes escolares de Mountain View Elementary y Redoubt Elementary
- Informes financieros de noviembre (solo informativos)
- Informe de transferencias presupuestarias del segundo trimestre (solo informativo)
- Presentaciones/comentarios estudiantiles y públicos (cualquier tema)
- Informe del superintendente
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✓ Decidido: Board approves FY26 budget revisions and teacher contracts (8-0 vote)
The Kenai Peninsula Borough School District board approved the FY26 General Fund Budget Revisions and a consent agenda covering new and long-term substitute teacher contracts, December meeting minutes, and a certified leave of absence request. Board members also reviewed November financial reports and a second-quarter budget transfer report for informational purposes. These approvals finalize district staffing agreements and adjust operating funds to align with current enrollment trends and address the projected fiscal deficit.
- Approved FY26 General Fund Budget Revisions (8-0)
- Approved consent agenda items including new teacher contracts and long-term substitute contracts (8-0)
- Accepted December 1 special meeting minutes for the record
- Reviewed November finance reports and second quarter budget transfer report
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Monday, January 12, 2026
Board of Education Meeting
Kenai Peninsula Borough School District
148 N. Binkley Street
Soldotna, AK 99669
Betty J. Glick Assembly Chambers
Regular Meeting
6:00 p.m.
PLEASE NOTE: The meeting is open to the public. The public is invited to attend in person or virtually and participate as noted on the agenda.
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1. Opening Activities
Subject
A. Call to Order
Meeting
Jan 12, 2026 - Board of Education Meet …
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Board of Education Meeting
January 12, 2026
Meeting Minutes-Approved (02-02-2026)
Kenai Peninsula Borough School District
148 N. Binkley St., Soldotna, AK 99669
1. Opening Activities
A. Call to Order
President Tauriainen called the meeting to order at 6:05 p.m.
B. Pledge of Allegiance/National Anthem/Alaska Flag Song
The Pledge of Allegiance was recited.
C. District Mission Statement
Ms. Vadla read the district mission statement.
D. Roll Call
8 Board Members Present:
Board Member Cizek
Board Member Daugharty
Board Member Douthit
Board Member Truesdell
Board Member Vadla
Board Member VanBuskirk
Board Member Waddell
Board President Tauriainen
Student Representative: Miss Shania Weathers
Board Members Absent:
Board Member MacRae (Excused)
A quorum was established.
Others Present were:
Superintendent Holland
Assistant Superintendent Dendurent
Finance Director Voivedich
Elementary & Secondary Education Director Graham
Student Support Services Director Kelly
E. Approval of Agenda
Move to approve the January 12, 2026 Regular Business Meeting agenda as presented.
Motion by Patti Truesdell, second by Sarah Douthit.
Final Resolution: Motion Carried
Yes: Kelley Cizek, Tim Daugharty, Sarah Douthit, Jason Tauriainen, Patti Truesdell, Penny Vadla, Mica VanBuskirk, Ash-Lee Waddell
Not Present a …
Mon Jan 12, 2026
Board of Education Work Sessions
La Junta revisa el presupuesto preliminar del FY27 con un déficit de $8.5M
La Junta de Educación discutirá el presupuesto preliminar del FY27, que proyecta un déficit de $8,558,472, y considerará revisiones de políticas para incluir las primeras lecturas en la agenda de consentimiento. También revisarán el informe anual de tamaño de clases y matrícula, y discutirán la asistencia al AASB Legislative Fly-In y las prioridades legislativas con legisladores estatales.
- El presupuesto preliminar del FY27 proyecta un déficit de $8,558,472 con $140,965,246 en ingresos y $149,523,718 en gastos
- El cambio de política propuesto trasladaría las primeras lecturas de artículos no contenciosos a la agenda de consentimiento
- El informe anual de tamaño de clases y matrícula para 2025 incluye proporciones de alumno-profesor y fórmulas de dotación de personal
- Discusión de asistentes y presupuesto para el AASB Legislative Fly-In en Juneau
- La Junta discutirá las prioridades legislativas de KPBSD 2026 con legisladores estatales invitados
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Monday, January 12, 2026
Board of Education Work Sessions
Kenai Peninsula Borough School District
148 N. Binkley Street
Soldotna, AK 99669
Betty J. Glick Assembly Chambers
Board of Education Work Sessions (Listen Only)
1:00 p.m. Meeting Protocols & Questions
1:15 p.m. Board Policy Review
1:45 p.m. Class Size Report, Enrollment & PTR
2:30 p.m. Finance Work Session
3:30 p.m. AASB Legislative Fly-In Attendance & Budget
4:00 p.m. Discussion with State Legislators
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1. Work Sessions
Subject
A. Meeting Protocols & Questions
Meeting
Jan 12, 2026 - Board of Education Work Sessions
Type
Discussion, In …
Mon Jan 12, 2026
Board of Education Policy Review Committee Meeting
El comité de políticas revisa las políticas administrativas y de personal
El Comité de Revisión de Políticas de la Junta de Educación del Distrito Escolar del Borough de Kenai Peninsula revisará y aprobará revisiones a varias políticas administrativas y de personal, incluyendo contratos, registros y procedimientos de empleo. El comité también aprobará las actas de la reunión anterior.
- Aprobación de las notas de la reunión del 1 de diciembre de 2025
- Revisión de BP 4112.1 Contracts
- Revisión de BP 4112.6/4212.6/4312.6 Personnel Records
- Revisión de BP 4156.3/4256.3/4356.3 Reimbursement, Uniforms and Allowances
- Revisión de BP 4300 Management and Supervisory Personnel
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✓ Decidido: Committee forwards multiple board policy revisions to full Board for review
The Policy Review Committee approved the agenda and December notes, then discussed proposed revisions to several board policies covering contracts, personnel records, employee conduct, uniforms, scheduling, and management. Members recommended one wording change, replacing "inimical" with "detrimental" in the nonschool employment policy. The committee voted to forward all items to the full Board of Education for review at its next work session; no policies were finalized at this meeting.
- Approved January 12 agenda as presented
- Approved December 1, 2025 notes as presented
- Discussed minor grammatical and reference updates to the 4000 series policies
- Moved BP 4112.1 Contracts revisions to full Board for next work session
- Moved BP 4112.6/4212.6/4312.6 Personnel Records revisions to full Board for next work session
- Revised "inimical" to "detrimental" in BP 4136/4236/4336 Nonschool Employment, then moved to full Board
- Moved BP 4135/4235/4335 Soliciting and Selling revisions to full Board for next work session
- Moved BP 4300, 4313.1, 4313.2, and uniform reimbursement policies to full Board for next work session
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Monday, January 12, 2026
Board of Education Policy Review Committee Meeting
Kenai Peninsula Borough School District
148 N. Binkley Street
Soldotna, AK 99669
Betty J. Glick Assembly Chambers
Board of Education Policy Review Committee Meeting(Listen Only)
9:30 a.m.
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Conference ID: 708 024 188
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1. Board Policy Committee
Subject
A. Call to Order
Meeting
Jan 12, 2026 - Board of Education Policy Review Committee Meeting
Type
Procedural
File Attachments
1. Board Policy Committee
Subject
B. Roll Call
Meeting
Jan 12, 2026 - Board of Education Policy Review Committee Meeting
Type
Procedural
Members:
…
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Board of Education Policy Review Committee Meeting
January 12, 2026
Committee Meeting Minutes-Approved (03-02-2026)
Meeting Location:
144 N. Binkley Street
Soldotna Alaska, 99669
1. Board Policy Committee
A. Call to Order
Chair Cizek called the meeting to order at 9:31 a.m.
B. Roll Call
Committee Members Present:
Kelley Cizek, Board Member
Jason Tauriainen, Board President
Mica Vanbuskirk, Board Member
Ash-Lee Waddell, Board Member (attended virtually)
Kari Dendurent, Assistant Superintendent
Will Chervenak, Assistant Principal
A quorum was established.
Other Board Members Present at the Meeting:
Vice President Daugharty
Board Member Douthit
Others present were:
Superintendent Holland
Student Support Services Director Kelly
C. Approval of Agenda
The January 12, 2026 Policy Review Committee Meeting agenda was approved as presented.
D. Approval of Notes 12-01-2025
The December 1, 2025 Policy Review Committee Meeting notes were approved as presented.
2. Policy New Business
A. Minor Revisions 4000 Series
Chair Cizek opened up discussion to the committee on the minor revisions made to the 4000 series policies listed with grammatical, reference updates or no revisions at this time.
Assistant Superintendent Dendurent spoke to the minor revisions by Administration that are in line with AASB model policy.
Ms. Cizek called for any …
Mon Jan 12, 2026
Board of Education Charter School Oversight Committee Meeting
El Comité considerará la solicitud de enmienda de Aurora Borealis Charter School
El Comité de Supervisión de Escuelas Charter considerará una solicitud de enmienda de Aurora Borealis Charter School. También aprobarán la agenda de la reunión y las notas de la reunión anterior.
- Solicitud de enmienda de Aurora Borealis Charter School con documentos de respaldo
- Aprobación de la agenda de la reunión
- Aprobación de las notas de la reunión del 9 de octubre de 2025
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✓ Decidido: Committee forwards Aurora Borealis charter amendment to full board
The Charter School Oversight Committee reviewed an amendment application from Aurora Borealis Charter School, addressing questions on curriculum, honors classes, and budget. The committee unanimously voted to forward the proposal to a February 2 work session for review by the full Board of Education. This step determines whether the charter school will receive approval to operate under revised terms.
- Approved January 12 meeting agenda as presented
- Approved October 9 committee notes as presented
- Unanimously forwarded Aurora Borealis Charter School amendment application to February 2 work session for full Board of Education review
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Monday, January 12, 2026
Board of Education Charter School Oversight Committee Meeting
Kenai Peninsula Borough School District
148 N. Binkley Street
Soldotna, AK 99669
Betty J. Glick Assembly Chambers
Board of Education Charter School Oversight Committee Meeting (Listen Only)
10:00 a.m.
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1. Charter School Oversight Committee
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A. Call to Order
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Jan 12, 2026 - Board of Education Charter School Oversight Committee Meeting
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Board of Education Charter School Oversight Committee Meeting
January 12, 2026
Committee Meeting Minutes-Approved (06-01-2026)
Meeting Location:
144 N. Binkley Street
Soldotna Alaska, 99669
1. Charter School Oversight Committee
A. Call to Order
Chair Daugharty called the meeting to order at 10:06 a.m.
B. Roll Call
Committee Members Present:
Board Vice President Daugharty (Chair)
Board Member Cizek
Board Member Truesdell
Board Member Waddell
Kari Dendurent, Assistant Superintendent
Czarina Voivedich, Director of Finance
Kyle Darbonne, Administrator, Fireweed Academy
John DeVolld, Administrator, Soldotna Montessori Charter School
Cody McCanna, Administrator, Aurora Borealis Charter School
Soldotna Elementary, Marcie Murphy, Administrator Kaleidoscope Charter School
Kim Daniels, Administrator, Tulen Charter School
A quorum was established.
Other Board Members Present:
Board Member Douthit
Board President Tauriainen
Board Member Vadla
Board Member Vanbuskirk
Others present were:
Superintendent Holland
Student Support Services Director Kelly
John Galahan, Principal of Kenai Alternative High School (shares a building with Aurora Borealis Charter School)
Austin Stevenson, Principal of Soldotna Elementary School (shares a building with Soldotna Montessori)
Eric Waltenbaugh, Principal of West Homer Elementary School (shares a building with Fireweed Char …