The Association of Alaska School Boards (AASB) is reviewing its Where We Stand resolutions in preparation for consideration by the membership at the upcoming annual conference. The working draft includes existing resolutions scheduled for renewal or sunset, along with newly proposed resolutions.

The Board has an opportunity to review these resolutions and identify any positions, concerns, or suggested amendments it would like communicated to AASB through Board Member Sarah Douthit, who serves as a subcommittee chair on the AASB Resolutions Committee.

Given the number of resolutions and the limited time available, the intent of this discussion is not to review each resolution individually, but to identify those of particular interest or importance to KPBSD and the communities we serve.

Resolutions Identified for Consideration
The following resolutions have been identified for potential discussion. This list is intended to help focus the conversation and does not represent formal Board positions or recommendations.

Governance

· 1.7 – Accountability and Advocacy for Students Outside the Public School System

Funding and Resources

· 2.9 – Local Contribution in the School Funding Formula

· 2.15 – Funding for School District-Operated Regional Boarding Home Programs

· 2.21 – Reliable and Efficient Service by the Alaska Marine Highway System

· 2.47 – Support for State-Funded Voluntary Early Childhood Education

Student Support and Advocacy

· 3.16 – Revise Parental Permission Requirements for Questionnaires and Surveys Administered in Public Schools

· 3.30 – Universal Dyslexia Screening and Early Literacy Intervention (new proposal)

Education Programs

· 5.20 – Supporting Random or Weighted Lotteries for Charter School Programs

· 5.21 – Supporting the Alaska Performance Scholarship (APS)

· 5.33 – Restoring the Alaska Learning Network (AKLN)

Board Discussion
Board members are encouraged to review the AASB working draft, which will be provided separately, and consider:

1. Are there resolutions the Board particularly supports or believes should remain AASB priorities?

2. Are there resolutions that raise concerns or would benefit from clarification or amended language?

3. Are there additional resolutions the Board would like to bring forward for consideration?

Next Steps
Feedback from this discussion may be shared with AASB through the Board's representatives. This work session is intended for discussion and input only; no formal Board action is anticipated. Any formal Board position or action would be considered through the appropriate Board process.

Reference: AASB Where We Stand 2027 – Working Draft #3 (distributed separately to Board members).

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