APPROVED 1/14/19

Kenai Peninsula Borough School District

148 N. Binkley St., Soldotna, AK 99669

Minutes Board of Education Meeting Monday, December 3, 2018

Generated by Debbie Tressler on Thursday, December 6, 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

Dr. Madden read the district mission statement.

D. Roll Call

Members Present

Debbie Cary, Dan Castimore, Lynn Hohl, Mike Illg, Zen Kelly, Greg Madden, Matt Morse, Jason Tauriainen, Penny Vadla, Tanis Lorring, student representative

E. Approval of Agenda

The agenda was approved with a revision to 11D. Aurora Borealis Charter High School application.

F. Approval of Minutes

The minutes from the Nov. 5, 2018 special meeting were approved as printed.

G. Approval of Minutes Nov. 5, 2018 Regular Meeting

The minutes from the Nov. 5, 2018 meeting were approved as printed.

2. Awards and Presentations

A. Dr. Terese Kashi, Alaska School Psychologist of the Year

Mr. Dusek recognized Dr. Terese Kashi for her selection as the Alaska School Psychologist of the Year

B. Golden Apple Award, Mr. David Justice

The Board presented Mr. David Justice with the Golden Apple Award for his service to the District and its students.

3. School Reports

A. Marathon School, Mrs. Melissa Linton

Mrs. Melissa Linton, Marathon School administrator, and Mr. Joe Mooney, teacher, discussed the school. They presented a student-created video about the school program. Mr. Mooney thanked the district for their support of the school. He discussed the students and the challenges they face.

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

Mr. Matthew Pyhala spoke regarding fees for pool rentals as established in AR 1330 Use of School Facilities and Properties, and how the fee increases effect kayaking classes he offers using district pools.

Mr. Joel Moss spoke in support of Aurora Borealis Charter School.

Miss Natalie Straight spoke in support of the Aurora Borealis Charter High School.

5. Hearing of Delegations

None scheduled.

6. Communications and Petitions

Mr. Dusek noted and discussed the following general information packet items: rescheduling the borough-wide student council meeting to spring each year, the math curriculum update and the support staff resignations.

Upcoming dates:

12/4	Board work session with Ms. Timi Tullis, AASB
12/4	Assembly Update Mr. Dusek will request joint budget work sessions be scheduled.
12/5-7	Math Curriculum Committee meetings
12/4-6	Behavior Threat Assessment training
12/4	Holiday music concerts begin, check the website for listings
12/15-18	Mr. Dusek out of the office
12/21	End of semester and beginning of winter break
1/7	School back in session
1/14	Board meeting

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

Mr. David Brighton, KPEA president, mentioned the morning's special meeting to discuss employee negotiations and expressed the desire for contracts to be settled. He wished everyone Happy Holidays.

Ms. Rachel Sinclair, KPESA president, thanked the board for their work. She stated she is glad everyone is fine after the earthquake last Friday. She discussed the inability of support staff to hold coaching positions in the district and asked the board to consider changing this. She stated that health insurance coverage for the KPESA president will cease at the end of December and asked the board to consider extending that benefit.

8. Superintendent's Report

Mr. Dusek thanked district students for their holiday giving and support of community members in need. He said that the district has begun highlighting former students, one graduate per week. He congratulated Ms. Natali Jones, Alaska School Counselor of the Year. He congratulated Mr. John Quick on his new position as the Alaska Commissioner of Administration. He congratulated Mr. James Baisden on his new position as the mayor's chief of staff. He congratulated Governor Mike Dunleavey; he is looking forward to working with him. He thanked Mrs. Sarah Vance and Mr. Ben Carpenter for joining the board for dinner. He thanked Representative Gary Knopp for attending the meeting. He reported on current personalized learning efforts such as technology integration and math curriculum. He commended all district staff for their response during the earthquake last Friday. He thanked the Borough Maintenance Department for their response to the incident which allowed schools to remain open. He thanked the Office of Emergency Management for their work. He attended the Association of Alaska School Boards (AASB) Annual meeting. He attended the Kenai Alternative School Thanksgiving lunch. He participated in the Nov. 15 Information Committee meeting. He reported on his visit from and meeting with the Soldotna Chamber of Commerce Student Ambassadors on Nov. 26. He attended a Student Advisory group meeting on Nov. 27. He job shadowed Ms. Carlyn Nichols, teacher at Seward Middle School on Nov. 29 and expressed appreciation for her work and expertise. On Dec. 4, he and President Vadla will present a quarterly update to the Borough Assembly. He will be working on administrator evaluations over the next couple of weeks. Mr. O’Brien will be the acting superintendent while Mr. Dusek is out of the office on Dec. 12-18.

9. Reports

A. Finance Report

Mr. Jones noted that the August finance report was presented in the packet instead of the October report. He will present the October report at the January meeting.

B. Five Year Enrollment Projection 2018-12-3

Mr. Jones presented the District's Five Year Pupil Enrollment Projections for 2019-2024.

C. Board Reports

Mt. Tauriainen Friday visited Nikiski Middle High and Nikiski North Star schools after the earthquake on Nov. 30. He expressed appreciation for how the schools handled the event and for the integrity of our school buildings.

On Nov 15, Mr. Kelly attended the Information Committee meeting in the morning and visited Razdolna School and McNeil Canyon Elementary later in the day. On Nov 27, he participated in a budget professional development session at district office.

Ms. Cary attended the Nov. 6 & 7 Math Curriculum meetings. She attended the AASB Annual Conference on Nov. 9-11. On Nov. 20, she attended the Borough Assembly meeting. She helped at Ninilchik School on Nov. 30.

Ms. Hohl attended the AASB Annual Conference and Resolutions Committee.

Mr. Illg attended a Nov. 6 site council meeting at Homer High School and noted the Mr. Kelly also attended.

Miss Lorring attended the AASB Youth Leadership Institute. She expressed appreciation for how well Soldotna High School responded to the earthquake. She is planning to attend some of the school holiday music concerts. She stated the Soldotna High School is sponsoring movie night on Dec. 15 and a pancake breakfast on Dec. 22; she invited the board to attend. She wished everyone Happy Holidays.

Mrs. Vadla reported on her attendance to the AASB Annual Conference and Resolutions Committee on Nov. 7-11. She attended the AASB Board of Directors meeting. She attended the Nov. 15 Information Committee meeting.

D. Committee Reports

Mr. Kelly reported that the Finance Committee met earlier in the day and discussed their agenda items.

Mr. Castimore reported that the Board Policy Review Committee met earlier in the day and discussed their agenda items.

Mr. Tauriainen reported that the Information Committee met on Nov. 15, 2018, and discussed their agenda items.

E. Board Work Session Report

Mrs. Vadla reported that the board held work sessions entitled: Board Policy, Charter Schools, District Calendars, 2018-19 Enrollment Summary and Class Size Report, Facilities Update, and the Comprehensive Annual Financial Report. She gave a brief summary of each session. All members present at the meeting, attended the work sessions with Mr. Morse arriving late.

10. Consent Agenda

A. Approval of Consent Agenda

Move to approve Consent Agenda items 10 B-E

Move to approve Consent Agenda items 10 B-E

Motion by Dan Castimore, second by Greg Madden.

Mr. Kelly removed item 10E. District Calendars.

Final Resolution for 10 B-D: Motion Carried

Yes: Debbie Cary, Dan Castimore, Lynn Hohl, Mike Illg, Zen Kelly, Greg Madden, Matt Morse, Jason Tauriainen, Penny Vadla

Advisory Vote Tanis Lorring, Yes

B. 2018-19 New Teacher Contract(s)

Move to approve 2018-19 New Teacher Contract(s)

C. 2018-19 Long-Term Substitute Teacher Contract(s)

Move to approve long-term substitute teacher contract(s)

D. Resolution 18-19-2 National School Library Standards

Move to approve Resolution 18-19-2 National School Library Standards

E. District Calendars 2019-20, 2020-21, 2021-22

Move to approve the 2019-20, 2020-21, 2021-22 District Calendars

Move to amend to postpone approval of the 2020-21, 2021-22 calendars until no later than the December 2019 school board meeting.

Motion by Zen Kelly, second by Dan Castimore.

Final Resolution: Motion Carried

Yes: Debbie Cary, Dan Castimore, Lynn Hohl, Mike Illg, Zen Kelly, Matt Morse, Jason Tauriainen, Penny Vadla

No: Greg Madden

Advisory Vote Tanis Lorring, Yes

Motion by Dan Castimore, second by Greg Madden.

Motion Carried as amended.

Yes: Debbie Cary, Dan Castimore, Lynn Hohl, Mike Illg, Zen Kelly, Greg Madden, Matt Morse, Jason Tauriainen, Penny Vadla

Advisory Vote Tanis Lorring, Yes

11. Action Items

A. FY18 Comprehensive Annual Financial Report

Move to accept the FY18 Comprehensive Annual Finance Report

Motion by Zen Kelly, second by Mike Illg.

Final Resolution: Motion Carried

Yes: Debbie Cary, Dan Castimore, Lynn Hohl, Mike Illg, Zen Kelly, Greg Madden, Matt Morse, Jason Tauriainen, Penny Vadla

Advisory Vote Tanis Lorring, Yes

B. Board Policy & AR 6186 Independent Study 2018-12-3

Move to approve BP and AR 6186 Independent Study as presented.

Motion by Dan Castimore, second by Debbie Cary.

Final Resolution: Motion Carried

Yes: Debbie Cary, Dan Castimore, Lynn Hohl, Mike Illg, Zen Kelly, Greg Madden, Matt Morse, Jason Tauriainen, Penny Vadla

Advisory Vote Tanis Lorring, Yes

C. Kaleidoscope School of Arts and Science Charter School Renewal Application

Move to approve the Kaleidoscope School of Arts and Science Charter School Renewal Application

Motion by Dan Castimore, second by Jason Tauriainen.

Final Resolution: Motion Carried

Yes: Debbie Cary, Dan Castimore, Lynn Hohl, Mike Illg, Zen Kelly, Greg Madden, Matt Morse, Jason Tauriainen, Penny Vadla

Advisory Vote Tanis Lorring, Yes

D. Aurora Borealis Charter High School Application (ABCHS)

The following people spoke in support of the Aurora Borealis Charter High School:

Ms. Ginni Lelon, Miss Emily Moss, Mrs. Violetta Strait, Miss Madison McDonald, Ms. Dana McDonald, Miss Aleysa Strait, Mr. Sam Anders, Miss Adelyn Pontius, Mr. Jerry Strait, Miss Allison Savely, Ms. Jessica O'Brien, Ms. Amy Spilman, Ms. Jennifer Joanis, Mrs. Megan Wohlers (in a letter read by Ms. Jennifer Joanis), Ms. Kory Armstrong, Mr. Hunter Pontius, and Mr. Jacob Joanis.

Move to approve the Aurora Borealis Charter High School Application, with the condition that a separate building that meets Group E (Educational) occupancy will be obtained for year two and beyond.

Motion by Zen Kelly, second by Matt Morse.

Move to amend to add the following conditions: to modify the charter to include student transportation services, to include student nutrition services, and to remove the lottery preference for current Aurora Borealis Charter School students.

Motion by Dan Castimore, second by Jason Tauriainen.

Resolution: Motion Carried

Yes: Debbie Cary, Dan Castimore, Lynn Hohl, Mike Illg, Zen Kelly, Greg Madden, Matt Morse, Jason Tauriainen, Penny Vadla

Advisory Vote Tanis Lorring, Yes

Final Resolution: Motion Carried as amended

Yes: Debbie Cary, Dan Castimore, Lynn Hohl, Mike Illg, Zen Kelly, Greg Madden, Matt Morse, Jason Tauriainen, Penny Vadla

Advisory Vote Tanis Lorring, Yes

12. First Reading of Policy Revisions

A. BP and AR 5040 Student Nutrition and Physical Activity

The Board was presented a first reading of BP and AR 5040 Student Nutrition and Physical Activity.

13. Public Presentations/Comments

Ms. Dawn Grimm thanked the board for their help during the Kaleidoscope School of Arts and Science Charter application process.

14. Board Comments

Mr. Illg reported on his attendance to the recent KPSAA Executive Board meeting. He congratulated Ms. Natali Jones. He thanked Mr. David Justice for his service. He thanked the students that spoke during the meeting. He discussed the earthquake, the use of school buildings as evacuation centers and the need for ongoing care of the infrastructures. He wished everyone a Merry Christmas.

Ms. Hohl reported on her trip to Japan as a delegate to Seward’s sister city and thanked the board for excusing her absence. She attended the Nov. 15 Information Committee meeting. She attended a Seward Music Collective performance and explained the Collective and its work. She reported on her attendance to the Seward Initiative on Youth kick-off meeting. She expressed appreciation for Ms. Leona Oberts and her work to form Aurora Borealis Charter School. She is looking forward to the district-wide student council meeting in March in Seward. She requested the board be informed about any updates or changes to the facilities policy. She wished everyone Happy Holidays.

Dr. Madden thanked everyone that attended the meeting and for their input. He commented on the board’s action regarding the Aurora Borealis Charter High School Application.

Ms. Cary thanked everyone that attended. She thanked Mr. Navarre, Mr. Carpenter and Mrs. Vance for joining the board for dinner. She thanked Mr. Knopp for attended the meeting. She thanked Mr. Justice for his service to the district.

Mr. Kelly thanked everyone that attended the meeting and for their input. He expressed appreciation for the board’s decision regarding ABC High School. He commented on the Nov. 30 earthquake, a discussion he had with a student that evening, and the ability to learn from the event and improve. He wished everyone Happy Holidays.

Mr. Tauriainen thanked everyone that attended. He expressed appreciation for the evening’s award recipients. He discussed the earthquake, how two of his children reacted, and expressed appreciation for the district’s work. He encouraged everyone to attend some school music concerts. He wished everyone Happy Holidays, Merry Christmas and Happy New Year.

Mr. Morse attended the November work session meetings. He missed most of the work sessions today due to jury duty. He expressed appreciation for the evening’s speakers, the Marathon School report, and the award recipients. He discussed the earthquake and the effects on various areas in Alaska. He wished everyone Happy Holiday.

Miss Lorring thanked Mr. Justice for his service. She reported on the November Student Advisory Group meeting and stated the group would like to hold an in person (versus distance) meeting in February. She congratulated ABC High School on their charter application approval. She will attend the State Board of Education meeting in January. She wished everyone Merry Christmas.

Mrs. Vadla thanked and commended Ms. Natali Jones, Dr. Kashi, and Mr. Justice. She thanked Mr. McCanna and the ABC community for speaking. She thanked Mrs. Linton and Mr. Mooney for their report and work. She thanked everyone that attended the meeting and for their input. She congratulated Ms. Marina Bosick on her retirement and thanked her for her service. She thanked the board for their work. She thanked the administration for their work, during the earthquake and at all times. She wished everyone a happy Christmas holiday and safe travels home.

15. Executive Session

No Executive Session was needed.

16. Adjourn

At 8:29 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