APPROVED 9-10-18

Kenai Peninsula Borough School District

148 N. Binkley St., Soldotna, AK 99669

Minutes Board of Education Meeting Monday, August 6, 2018

Generated by Debbie Tressler on Wednesday, August 8, 2018

1. Opening Activities

A. Call to Order 6:00 p.m.

B. Pledge of Allegiance/National Anthem/Alaska Flag Song

C. District Mission Statement

Ms. Hohl read the district mission statement.

D. Roll Call

Members Present

Marty Anderson, Debbie Cary, Dan Castimore, Lynn Hohl, Mike Illg, Zen Kelly, Tim Navarre, Jason Tauriainen, Penny Vadla

E. Approval of Agenda

The agenda was approved with a revision to Item 10D. 2018-19 New Teacher Contracts.

F. Approval of Minutes

The minutes of July 9, 2018 were approved as printed.

2. Awards and Presentations

None scheduled.

3. School Reports

None scheduled.

4. Public Presentations/Comments (Items not on the agenda)

No comments were offered.

5. Hearing of Delegations

None scheduled.

6. Communications and Petitions

Mr. Dusek noted and discussed the following general information packet items: certified staff resignations, administrator meeting agendas, senior survey, school climate survey, annual report, and the personalized learning report. He reported that the district plans to send a team, to include a board member, to the upcoming Alaska School Safety & Well-Being Summit on September 18 and 19, hosted by the Department of Education (DEED).

Upcoming Dates

8/7 Board Work Session

8/7 Districtwide Custodian Inservice, New Administrator Meeting, New Pupil Services Teachers Meeting and Lunch

8/9 - 10 Collective Bargaining Mediation

8/10 New Certified Staff Orientation

8/14 Teachers Return to Work

8/21 First Day of School for Most Students

9/3 Labor Day

9/4 Quarterly Update to the Borough Assembly

9/6 Facebook Live

9/7 Coffee with the Superintendent at “Everything Bagels”

9/10 Board Meeting in Homer

7. Representative selected by the following: Advisory Committees, Site Councils and/or Authorized Student Support Organizations, K.P.A.A., K.P.E.A., K.P.E.S.A., Borough Assembly

Miss Tanis Lorring, student representative to the Alaska State Board of Education, discussed the state board's summer work.

Ms. Rachel Sinclair, K.P.E.S.A. president, greeted the board. She noted that the custodial inservice will be held at Soldotna High School on August 7. She discussed custodial staff job duties and challenges. She discussed the Student Nutrition Services charges report on the work session agenda. She congratulated Mrs. Tracy Silta on her Golden Apple Award. She thanked Dr. Ermold for her work.

Mr. David Brighton, KPEA president, greeted the board and thanked them for their work. He reported on his attendance to the NEA National Convention. He is looking forward to the upcoming mediation. He is hoping for a good school year.

8. Superintendent's Report

Mr. Dusek thanked Miss Lorring for her work on developing a student advisory committee. He noted that fall student activities have begun and encouraged the board to support students in their endeavors. He discussed his conversations this summer with recent district graduates and expressed appreciation for their successes and upcoming plans. He discussed the book "How to Make $1,000" and noted that it was written in the 1930's but many statements are still heard today. He reiterated that the custodian inservice will be held at Soldotna High School, the new pupil services teacher meeting at Skyview Middle, the board work session at Soldotna Elementary beginning at 9:00 a.m., and the new certified staff orientation at Skyview Middle School. He reported on his attendance to the Alaska Superintendent Association (ASA) and DEED meetings on July 28-30. He announced that the preliminary results indicate an increase in district graduation rates. He is anticipating a smooth start up for the school year. He recently completed his national superintendent certification program and thanked the board for their support. He is working with the Leadership Team on district goals and will present the board with an update in September. He explained that each school principal will record a welcome message for their school's website. The week of August 13, he will be out of the office helping his son move into an apartment for college. Schools will hold inservices August 14-20. School starts August 21. Mr. Dusek plans to visit as many schools as possible during the first ten school days; he invited the board to join him.

9. Reports

A. Budget Transfer Report Fourth Quarter

Mr. Jones presented the budget transfer report for various schools and departments within the district during the fourth quarter of FY18.

B. Board Reports

Ms. Hohl attended the Board Governance Handbook Committee meeting on July 25.

Mrs. Vadla attended the Board Governance Handbook Committee meeting on July 25. She reported on her attendance to the Association of Alaska School Boards (AASB) Board of Directors meeting July 20-23.

C. Committee Reports

Mr. Castimore reported that the Board Policy Review Committee met earlier in the day and discussed their agenda items. He stated the committee will review Series 2000 and 3000 during 2018-19.
Mrs. Valda reported that the Governance Handbook Committee met on July 25 and discussed their agenda items.
Mr. Navarre reported that the Information Committee will meet on August 28 at 2:00 p.m. and will address the AASB Resolutions.

D. Board Work Session Report

Mrs. Vadla reported that the board held work sessions entitled: Board Policy, Health Lessons (HB156) Sexual Education and Human Reproduction, Six Year Plan, FY19 Budget Update, Bond/Ballot Initiative, and 2018-2019 Board Goals. All members attended the work sessions except Mr. Anderson. Mr. Navarre arrived at 2:30 p.m.

10. Consent Agenda

Move to approve Consent Agenda items 10 B-E

Motion by Tim Navarre, second by Dan Castimore.

Mr. Tauriainen removed item 10 E. Supplemental Health Materials and Credentials from KPBSD and Outside Organizations to HB 156.

Final Resolution for items 10 B - D: Motion Carried

Yes: Marty Anderson, Debbie Cary, Dan Castimore, Lynn Hohl, Mike Illg, Zen Kelly, Tim Navarre, Jason Tauriainen, Penny Vadla

B. AR 5123 Promotion Acceleration Retention

C. 2017-18 Long-Term Substitute Teacher Contract(s)

D. 2018-19 New Teacher Contract(s) REVISED

E. Supplemental Health Materials and Credentials from KPBSD and Outside Organizations to HB 156

Move to remove the document entitled “Combined Planned Parenthood Docs 2018-2019” from the list for approval.

Motion by Jason Tauriainen, second by Marty Anderson.

Final Resolution: Motion Failed

Yes: Marty Anderson, Jason Tauriainen

No: Debbie Cary, Dan Castimore, Lynn Hohl, Mike Illg, Zen Kelly, Tim Navarre, Penny Vadla

Approve guest speaker credentials, materials and content

Motion by Tim Navarre, second by Dan Castimore.

Final Resolution: Motion Carried

Yes: Debbie Cary, Dan Castimore, Lynn Hohl, Mike Illg, Zen Kelly, Tim Navarre, Penny Vadla

No: Marty Anderson, Jason Tauriainen

11. Action Items

A. Six-Year Plan for the Years 2019-2024

Move to approve the Six Year Plan as presented.

Move to amend the motion to direct the administration to submit the Six-Year Plan on the new State of Alaska form.

Motion by Zen Kelly, second by Jason Tauriainen.

Final Resolution: Motion Carried

Yes: Marty Anderson, Debbie Cary, Dan Castimore, Lynn Hohl, Mike Illg, Zen Kelly, Tim Navarre, Jason Tauriainen, Penny Vadla

Motion by Tim Navarre, second by Lynn Hohl.

Final Resolution: Motion Carried as amended

Yes: Marty Anderson, Debbie Cary, Dan Castimore, Lynn Hohl, Mike Illg, Zen Kelly, Tim Navarre, Jason Tauriainen, Penny Vadla

B. BP 6146.1 High School Graduation Requirements 2018-8-6

Move to approve BP 6146.1 High School Graduation Requirements.

Motion by Dan Castimore, second by Tim Navarre.

Final Resolution: Motion Carried

Yes: Marty Anderson, Debbie Cary, Dan Castimore, Lynn Hohl, Mike Illg, Zen Kelly, Tim Navarre, Jason Tauriainen, Penny Vadla

C. FY19 Budget Revision

Move to approve the FY19 Original Budget as revised.

Motion by Zen Kelly, second by Mike Illg.

Final Resolution: Motion Carried

Yes: Marty Anderson, Debbie Cary, Dan Castimore, Mike Illg, Zen Kelly, Tim Navarre, Jason Tauriainen, Penny Vadla

No: Lynn Hohl

D. 2018-2019 Board Goals

Move to approve the 2018-2019 Board Goals.

Motion by Mike Illg, second by Jason Tauriainen.

Move to amend Goal 1 to read, “Advocate for a reliable education funding plan that meets the fiscal needs of the district by working with a wide variety of stakeholders, including local, state and federal decision makers.”

Motion by Tim Navarre, second by Lynn Hohl.

Final Resolution: Motion Carried

Yes: Marty Anderson, Debbie Cary, Lynn Hohl, Tim Navarre, Jason Tauriainen

No: Dan Castimore, Mike Illg, Zen Kelly, Penny Vadla

Final Resolution: Motion Carried as amended

Yes: Marty Anderson, Debbie Cary, Dan Castimore, Lynn Hohl, Mike Illg, Zen Kelly, Tim Navarre, Jason Tauriainen, Penny Vadla

12. First Reading of Policy Revisions

A. BP 3311 Bids (corrected from BP 3111 as listed on the agenda)

The Board was presented a first reading of Board Policy 3311 Bids.

13. Public Presentations/Comments

14. Board Comments

Mr. Navarre noted the first day of school is quickly approaching and he is looking forward to the school reports the board.
Mr. Illg expressed appreciation for the board and the board's work during the day. He challenged fellow board members to visit a school on the opening day.
Mr. Tauriainen thanked the board for the day’s conversations. He encouraged fellow board members to review the health curriculum materials more closely.
Mr. Kelly also encouraged parents to review the health curriculum and to be involved with their children’s education.
Ms. Cary stated she will take her youngest daughter to her first day of high school and, the next day, take her older daughter to college.
Mr. Castimore stated he is unable to attend the August 7 work session due to family plans.
Ms. Hohl discussed her attendance to the Seward PTA meeting. She attended the Seward Chamber of Commerce meeting and heard Senator Peter Micciche speak. She wished everyone a good summer.
Mr. Anderson discussed the district's use of outside agencies to augment the health curriculum and the need for careful review of the agencies.
Mrs. Vadla congratulated Mr. Dusek on his national superintendent certificate. She expressed appreciation for the student advisory committee plans. She expressed appreciation for the revision of board goal #1. She noted the senior survey and the school climate surveys, both in the general information packet. She expressed appreciation for the day's work. She stated she volunteered at the Salmonfest the previous weekend. She is looking forward to school starting and to visiting more schools this year.

15. Executive Session

No Executive Session was needed.

16. Adjourn

At 7:18 p.m., Mrs. Vadla adjourned the meeting.

Respectfully submitted,

Mrs. Penny Vadla, President

Mr. Dan Castimore, Clerk

Submitted by Mrs. Debbie Tressler

Administrative Secretary to the Board of Education