APPROVED 3/4/19

Board of Education Meeting (Monday, February 11, 2019)

Generated by Debbie Tressler on Tuesday, February 12, 2019

1. Opening Activities

A. Call to Order

6:00 p.m.

B. National Anthem, Soldotna Prep School Students

Miss Brooklyn Chadburn, Miss Alison Powell, and Miss Josie Moore, Soldotna Prep School students, sang the national anthem.

C. District Mission Statement

Mr. Illg read the District’s mission statement.

D. Roll Call

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

E. Approval of Agenda

The agenda was approved as presented.

F. Approval of Minutes Jan. 14, 2019 Special Meeting

The minutes from the Jan. 14, 2019, special meeting were approved as printed.

G. Approval of Minutes Jan. 14, 2019

The minutes from the Jan. 14, 2019, regular meeting were approved as printed.

H. Approval of Minutes Jan. 28, 2019 Special Meeting

The minutes from the Jan. 28, 2019, special meeting were approved as printed.

2. Awards and Presentations

None.

3. School Reports

A. Kaleidoscope School of Arts and Science, Ms. Dawn Grimm

Ms. Dawn Grimm, Kaleidoscope School of Arts and Science principal, introduced Ms. Crista Cady and a group of 1st and 2nd grade students who sang, "Hello There", "Grand Old Flag", "America" “Simi Yadech " and "Best Gift of All." Using website photos, KSAS students had created watercolor portraits of the board and administration members. They presented these portraits to the members in recognition of Board Appreciation Month. Ms. Grimm shared a video about the staff, students and programs. Ms. Grimm stated the school works with local community organizations.

B. Soldotna Prep School, Mr. Curt Schmidt

Soldotna Prep School, Mr. Curt Schmidt, presented a Prezi that highlighted the school's program as a separate 9th grade; mission, vision and beliefs; programs and activities, expectations for students, and academic successes.
At 6:47 p.m., Mr. Kelly recessed the meeting.
At 6:52 p.m., the board reconvened in regular session.

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

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

Ms. Noreen Duggan and Ms. Stephanie Cronin, spoke regarding employee contract negotiations and asked the board to settle a fair contract.
At 7:01 p.m., the board took a brief at ease. At 7:05 p.m. the meeting continued.
Mrs. Rinna Carson, Mr. Joe Rizzo and Mrs. Lauri Kapp, spoke regarding employee contract negotiations and asked the board to settle a fair contract.
Mr. Zachary Stockton, student, spoke regarding his experience in KPBSD, the importance of education, and the value of teachers and district staff. He thanked the board for their work.
Ms. Nicole Murphy expressed appreciation for the school board and their work during the negotiation process.

5. Hearing of Delegations

None.

6. Communications and Petitions

A. Mr. Dusek

Mr. Dusek noted that February is School Board Appreciation Month and thanked the board for their work. He highlighted this month’s resignations and congratulated those retiring. The district expects approximately 60-70 resignations per year. On Feb. 13 at 10:00 a.m., the governor will reveal his budget, which is expected to include funding cuts to K-12 programs. He stated that the district continues to work hard to advocate for education funding.

Upcoming Dates

Feb. 11	Mr. Castimore’s birthday
Feb. 19	Public budget forum- Homer High School
Feb. 20	Public budget forum- Soldotna High School
Feb. 21	Public budget forum- Kenai Central High School
Feb. 21	Tebughna administrator community meeting and public input
Feb. 26	Public budget forum- Seward High School
March 4	Board meeting
March 5	Board quarterly work session and Joint work session with the Kenai Peninsula Borough

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

None.

8. Superintendent's Report

Mr. Dusek congratulated Homer High School student, Mr. Avram Salzmann, for his selection to the U.S. Senate Youth Program, which takes place in March. He discussed the recently completed Level 2 Upstream Academy that focused on medical pathways and careers. On Friday, Feb. 15, KCHS will host the Skills U.S.A. competition, which demonstrates Career and Technical Education programs in action. He said that the weekly highlight stories on former students would continue. He thanked the staff members who coordinated the ECET2 conference on Feb. 2. He reported on recent legislature work on the budget, potential reductions and organization of the House of Representatives. He attended the recent administrator meetings. On Jan. 24, he presented an update to the Homer Rotary Club and shadowed a teacher at Homer Middle School. On Feb. 9-10, he attended the Association of Alaska School Boards (AASB) Legislative Fly-In. He reiterated that the budget forums begin Feb. 19. March 8 is the end of the third quarter.

9. Reports

A. Budget Transfer Report Second Quarter

Mr. Jones presented the budget transfer report for various schools and departments within the District during the second quarter of FY19.

B. Board Reports

Mr. Illg reported visiting West Homer Elementary on Jan. 29. He visited Homer Middle School but was unsure of the date. He attended the Homer Middle wrestling tournament and the Homer High School winter basketball event.

Mr. Tauriainen attended the January Information Committee meetings and the Superintendent Search Oversight Committee meetings. On Jan. 29, he visited Nikiski High School. On Jan. 31, he visited Ninilchik School.

Mr. Castimore attended the artist in residence program at Kaleidoscope School of Arts and Science.

Mr. Morse reported on his attendance to the artist in residence program at Kaleidoscope School of Arts and Science.

Dr. Madden spoke with various members of the public regarding education issues.

Mrs. Vadla attended the Jan. 15 Information Committee meeting. On Jan. 16, she attended the artist in residence program at Kaleidoscope School of Arts and Science and attended the concert on Jan. 18. On Jan 17, she attended the Soldotna High School jazz concert. She reported on her attendance to the Alaska Superintendents Association (ASA) and AASB meetings on Jan. 21 and Feb. 7. She attended the Jan. 22 student advisory board meeting. On Jan 22, she attended the joint budget work session.

Ms. Cary attended the Information Committee meetings on Jan. 15 and 28. On Jan. 22, she participated in the joint budget work session and attended the borough assembly meeting. She attended the Jan. 31 Ninilchik School Site Council meeting. On Feb. 5, she attended and spoke during the borough assembly meeting. She is currently in Juneau attending the AASB Legislative Fly-In.

On Jan. 22, Ms. Hohl participated in the joint budget work session. She attended the Dec. 4 board work session. She is currently attending the AASB Legislative Fly-In.

Mr. Kelly attended the Jan. 15 Information Committee meeting (remotely). He attended (remotely) the Jan. 22 joint budget work session. On Jan.28, he attended the Information and Superintendent Search Oversight committee meetings. On Jan. 31, he attended the Susan B. English School PAC meeting (remotely).

C. Committee Reports

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 Jan. 15 and 28 and discussed their agenda items.
Mrs. Vadla reported that the Superintendent Search Oversight Committee met on Jan. 28, discussed their agenda items and worked with AASB on the superintendent search process.
Mr. Kelly reported that the Finance Committee met earlier in the day and discussed their agenda items.

D. Board Work Session Report

Mr. Kelly reported that the board held work sessions entitled: Board Policy, FY19 and FY20 Budget Updates, Capital Improvement Plan, School Capacity, and Superintendent Selection Update. Members Kelly, Castimore, Illg, Madden, Morse and Tauriainen attended the work sessions. Mrs Vadla attended the Superintendent Selection Update.

10. Consent Agenda

A. Approval of Consent Agenda

Move to approve Consent Agenda items 10B-J

Motion by Dan Castimore, second by Mike Illg.

Mr. Tauriainen removed item 10G. 2019-20 Tentative Tenure Teacher Contract(s)

B. 2018-19 New Teacher Contract(s)

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

C. 2018-19 Tentative Tenure Teacher Contract(s)

Move to approve the 2018-19 Tentative Tenure Teacher Contract(s)

D. 2019-20 Tentative Administrator Contract(s)

Move to approve the 2019-20 Tentative Administrator Contract(s)

E. 2019-20 Tentative Non-Tenure Teacher Contract(s)

Move to approve the 2019-20 Tentative Non-Tenure Teacher Contract(s)

F. 2019-20 Tentative Non-Tenure Teacher Contract(s) and Tenure

Move to approve the 2019-20 Tentative Non-Tenure Teacher Contract(s) and Tenure

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

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

I. Budget Transfers over $50,000

Resolution: Move to approve budget transfers in excess of $50,000.

J. 2019-2020 District Organizational Chart

Move to approve the 2019-2020 District Organizational Chart as presented

Vote for Consent Agenda items 10 B-F and 10 H-J

Motion by Dan Castimore, 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

G. 2019-20 Tentative Tenure Teacher Contract(s)

At 7:42 p.m., Mr. Kelly passed the gavel to Mr. Castimore.
Mr. Kelly declared a possible conflict of interest with item 10G. 2019-20 Tentative Tenure Teacher Contract(s) because his wife's contract is included in the list.

Mr. Castimore ruled that this does constitute a conflict of interest as it represents a substantial financial gain for Mr. Kelly. Mr. Kelly will abstain from voting on item 10G. 2019-20 Tentative Tenure Teacher Contract(s).

Motion by Dan Castimore, second by Mike Illg.

Final Resolution: Motion Carried

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

Advisory vote Tanis Lorring: Yes

Abstain: Zen Kelly

At 7:43 p.m., Mr. Castimore passed the gavel back to Mr. Kelly.

11. Action Items

A. Mathematics Curriculum Revision

Move to approve the revised Mathematics Curriculum

Motion by Dan Castimore, second by Matt Morse.

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. AR 5144 Discipline

Move to approve AR 5144 Discipline as presented.

Motion by Dan Castimore, 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

C. AR 5144.1 Suspension and Expulsion

Move to approve AR 5144.1 Suspension and Expulsion.

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. AR 5144.11 Due Process

Move to approve of AR 5144.11 Due Process

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

E. Superintendent Oversight Committee Recommendations

Move to approve the Superintendent Oversight Committee Recommendations as presented

Motion by Mike Illg, second by Greg Madden.

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

F. Additional Regular Board Meeting March 21, 2019

Move to approve March 21, 2019 as an additional regular board meeting

Motion by Jason Tauriainen, second by Matt Morse.

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

12. First Reading of Policy Revisions

A. BP & AR 5112.6 Education for Homeless Children and Youths

The Board was presented a first reading of Board Policy & Administrative Regulation 5112.6 Education for Homeless Children and Youths.
Ms. Hohl requested that “Foster Care” be added to the title of the policy. There were no objections to the change. Mrs. Tressler will find out if the BP and AR can still move to a second reading and action at the next meeting, with the change.

13. Public Presentations/Comments

A. Public Presentations/Comments Any Topic

Mr. Tim Dillon, executive director of the Kenai Peninsula Economic Development District, thanked the board and administration for their work. He spoke about education funding and offered his assistance in advocating for education funding.
Mr. Wayne Ogle, borough assembly, spoke regarding education funding and district staff comments at the last assembly meeting. He spoke on borough funding limits and the challenges the borough and the district will face in funding education. He stated he appreciates the joint budget work sessions, and the board and administration’s work.

14. Board Comments

A. Board Comments

Ms. Hohl congratulated Mr. David May on his retirement and expressed appreciation for his work. She noted the resignation of Bethany Waggoner, Seward art teacher. She attended the January Seward Music Collective performance and thanked the district for supporting the program. She attended the Seward Elementary School and Seward Children’s Theater performance of “The Pied Piper.” She thanked Mr. Dillon for his offer of assistance. She thanked Mr. Ogle for his work for education and for attending school board meetings. She stated she was sorry to miss the evening’s school presentations and report.
Ms. Cary thanked those who attended the meeting and those that spoke.
Miss Lorring expressed appreciation for the opportunity to attend the AASB Legislative Fly-In. She thanked the staff for attending and advocating for themselves and education. She expressed sadness at seeing how work in Juneau effects students in classrooms and staff morale.
Mrs. Vadla congratulated Dr. Terese Kashi on her retirement. She thanked Ms. Grimm and Mr. Schmidt for their presentations. She thanked the district staff who attended the meeting. She thanked Mr. Dillon for his support of education. She thanked Mr. Ogle for his work and support. She encouraged everyone to attend the public budget forums and to speak to their legislators. She expressed appreciation for the superintendent search process and AASB’s assistance.
Mr. Morse thanked Ms. Grimm and Mr. Schmidt for their presentations. He would like teachers know that the board is working on a plan and doing their best. He expressed appreciation for district staff service.
Mr. Tauriainen thanked the attendees. He thanked Mr. Ogle for his work. He discussed the factual comparisons shared during the work sessions and encouraged everyone to review them. He encouraged everyone to attend the public budget forums and to speak to all legislators and the borough assembly. He said the board is committed to doing what is best for students and staff.
Dr. Madden thanked Mr. Ogle for his work. He expressed appreciation for Mr. Dusek and the administration’s work. He thanked teachers and staff for putting students first. He said the board is working to do the best for all.
Mr. Illg congratulated the Homer High hockey team on their second place finish at the state championship. He acknowledged retirees Ms. Linda Etzwiler and Ms. Wendy Todd. He discussed the importance of knowing all of the facts in a matter and encouraged everyone to contact administration and board members for information. He stated the board and administration are working to make the best decisions. He thanked Mr. Ogle for his work supporting education.
Mr. Castimore expressed appreciation for the school reports and that his children attended. He commented on the success of Soldotna Prep School’s program. In light of recent teacher comments regarding working without contracts, Mr. Castimore noted that the board approved approximately 500 teacher contracts during the meeting even though this action is not required until May.
Mr. Kelly received several communications regarding the resignation of Mr. Josh Hinds and expressing appreciation for his work. He thanked Ms. Wendy Todd for her service to the district. He discussed recent conversations with staff and public members who have state they do not know where to find the facts and information from the district; he is committed to helping make that easier for everyone. He expressed appreciation for the energy at the meeting. He expressed a need for all to work together with the legislature, borough assembly, and other government entities for support of education.

15. Executive Session

A. Executive Session

None.

B. Adjourn Executive Session

16. Adjourn

A. Adjourn meeting

8:29 p.m.

Respectfully submitted,

Mr. Zen Kelly, Vice President

Mr. Dan Castimore, Clerk

Submitted by Mrs. Debbie Tressler

Administrative Secretary to the Board of Education