APPROVED 11/4/19

Kenai Peninsula Borough School District

148 N. Binkley St., Soldotna, AK 99669

Board of Education Meeting Minutes Monday, October 7, 2019

Generated by Debbie Tressler on Tuesday, October 8, 2019

1. Opening Activities

A. Call to Order

B. The National Anthem

Students from Kalifornsky Beach Elementary School performed "The National Anthem."

C. District Mission Statement

Ms. Hohl read the District’s mission statement.

D. Roll Call

Members present
Debbie Cary, Lynn Hohl, Mike Illg, Zen Kelly, Greg Madden, Matt Morse, Jason Tauriainen, Penny Vadla

Cameron Blackwell, student representative

Members absent

Dan Castimore

E. Approval of Agenda

The agenda was approved with revisions to item #11A. FY 19-21 Kenai Peninsula Education Support Association (KPESA) Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA), 11B. FY 19-21 Kenai Peninsula Education Association (KPEA) Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA) and 11C. 2020 State and Federal Legislative Priorities.

F. Approval of Minutes Sept. 9, 2019 Special Meeting

The minutes from the Sept. 9, 2019, special meeting were approved as printed.

G. Approval of Minutes Sept. 9, 2019 Meeting

The minutes from the Sept. 9, 2019, meeting were approved as printed.

H. Approval of Minutes Sept. 16, 2019 Special Meeting

The minutes from the Sept. 16, 2019, special meeting were approved as printed.

2. Awards and Presentations

Mrs. Vadla presented Ms.Hohl with a gift in recognition of her retirement from the school board.

3. School Reports

A. Kalifornsky Beach Elementary, Mrs. Janae VanSlyke

Mrs. Janae VanSlyke, Kalifornsky Beach Elementary, introduced students from the school leadership team who discussed ways that they help at the school and various school programs. The students presented each board member with a piece of artwork. With the assistance of Ms. Elizabeth Kvamme, Mrs. VanSlyke presented a PowerPoint highlighting the school's demographics, goals and achievement data. Mrs. VanSlyke shared a video of students participating in various school programs and activities.
At 6:25 p.m., Mrs. Vadla recessed the meeting.

At 6:28 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. Tamra Wear gave the board an update on Soldotna High School events and the school consolidation progress.
Mr. Paul Marks thanked the board for their work. He discussed the Social Studies Curriculum Committee and suggested more people be involved.
Mr. Jesse Bjorkman discuss the need for collaboration between school sites and job-related positions. He commented on parent-teacher conferences being scheduled for Friday and Monday this year.

5. Hearing of Delegations

None.

6. Communications and Petitions

A. Mr. O'Brien

Mr. O’Brien reported that the OASIS Enrollment count period is open and the district expects numbers to be down about 150 students; this could result in a loss of state and borough revenue of approximately $1.6 million. He noted and discussed the following general information packet items: the Chugachmiut letter thanking the district for its partnership in the Chugachmiut Heritage Program, and Commissioner of Education Johnson's letter accepting the Soldotna Prep School closure and consolidation with Soldotna High School.
Important Dates

Oct. 3	Caring for the Kenai Teacher In-Service at Challenger Center
Oct. 8	Board Quarterly Work Session (Donald E. Gilman River Center)
Oct. 9-11	Social Studies Curriculum Review Committee meetings
Oct. 12	Mind A Mazes at Skyview Middle School
Oct. 17	Superintendent’s Presentation to the Kachemak Bay Rotary
Oct. 19	ASAA State Football Championships in Anchorage

7. Representatives 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

Ms. Anne McCabe, KPESA president, thanked the board for their service. She updated the board on recent KPESA work and upcoming trainings. She discussed recent classified staff career development grants applications. She discussed recent sick leave bank draw and sick leave donations. She stated she is working with Mr. Crabtree on ways to increase the pool of classified substitutes.
Mr. David Brighton, KPEA president, thanked the board for their work on the collective bargaining agreements. He discussed a resolution by the Fairbanks North Star Borough School District regarding PEAKS testing.

8. Superintendent's Report

A. Mr. O'Brien

Mr. O’Brien reported on the state cross-country championships held Oct. 5 in Anchorage; he congratulated Homer’s Miss Autumn Daigle (Division II State Champion) and the Kenai Central High girls' team (2nd place for Division II). He noted that Oct. 2 was National School Custodian Day and expressed appreciation for district custodians. He stated that the Department of Education and Early Development (DEED) has been offered a free Audible membership for Alaska’s 8-12 grade students and discussed the program's benefits.

Upcoming Dates

Oct. 8	Student Voice meeting
Oct. 9-11	Social Studies Curriculum Review Committee meetings
Oct. 9	Alaska Municipal League Continuous Improvement Workshop Mr. O'Brien and Mr. Jones will attend.
Oct. 23-31	Red Ribbon Week
Oct. 17	Superintendent’s Presentation to the Kachemak Bay Rotary
Oct. 19	ASAA State Football Championships in Anchorage

9. Reports

A. August 2019 Finance Reports

Mr. Jones presented the finance report through August 2019.

B. Board Reports

Miss Blackwell reported on her attendance to the Student Voice meeting earlier in the day.
Ms. Cary reported on her visits to Nikolaevsk, Chapman and Ninilchik. On Oct. 3 she attended the Ninilchik School site council meeting.

Mr. Tauriainen attended multiple volleyball games and the Shana Pritchard Tournament at Nikiski High School. He visited Nikiski North Star School and met with Mrs. Gilman. He visited Nikiski Middle High School and met with Mr. Carstens.

Mr. Morse attended the Mt. View Elementary site council meeting on Sept. 10. He attended the negotiations session. He assisted with the Kenai Middle School cross-country invitational meet. On Sept. 26, he attended the girls' soccer championship game in Nikiski.

Mrs. Vadla discussed her attendance to the School Safety and Well-Being Summit in Anchorage Sept. 18-20.

C. Committee Reports

Mr. Tauriainen reported that the Board Information Committee met earlier in the day and discussed their agenda items.
Ms. Hohl reported that the Charter School Oversight Committee met earlier in the day and discussed their agenda items.
In Mr. Castimore's absence, Mrs. Vadla reported that the Board Policy Review Committee met earlier in the day and discussed their agenda items.

D. Board Work Session Report

Mrs. Vadla reported that the board held work sessions entitled: 2020 State and Federal Legislative Priorities and 2019 AASB Resolutions, and Social Studies Curriculum. The Threat Assessment Update work session was postponed due to lack of time. She gave a brief recap of each session.

10. Consent Agenda

A. Approval of Consent Agenda

Mr. Tauriainen removed item 10B. HB 156 Sexual Education and Human Reproduction Presenter Credentials.

Move to approve Consent Agenda items 10 C-F

Motion by Jason Tauriainen, second by Matt Morse.

Motion Carried

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

Advisory Vote, Cameron Blackwell, student representative, Yes

C. Budget Transfer over $50,000

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

Motion by Jason Tauriainen, second by Matt Morse.

Motion Carried

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

Advisory Vote, Cameron Blackwell, student representative, Yes

D. Resolution 19-20-2 Gaming Permits - Designating Primary & Alternate members 2019-10-7

Motion by Jason Tauriainen, second by Matt Morse.

Motion Carried

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

Advisory Vote, Cameron Blackwell, student representative, Yes

E. 2019-20 New Teacher Contract(s)

Resolution: Move to approve 2019-20 New Teacher Contract(s)

Motion by Jason Tauriainen, second by Matt Morse.

Motion Carried

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

Advisory Vote, Cameron Blackwell, student representative, Yes

F. 2019-20 Long-Term Substitute Teacher Contract(s)

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

Motion by Jason Tauriainen, second by Matt Morse.

Motion Carried

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

Advisory Vote, Cameron Blackwell, student representative, Yes

Move to approve 10B. presenter credentials of KPBSD Nurses and outside providers who present KPBSD approved lessons pertaining to HB156

Motion by Zen Kelly, second by Mike Illg.

Move to split the question to accept the credentials of the Kachemak Bay Family Planning Clinic (BFBPC) and the nursing staff credentials.

Motion by Jason Tauriainen, second by Greg Madden.

Final Resolution: Motion Carried

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

No: Mike Illg

Advisory Vote, Cameron Blackwell, student representative, Yes

Move to split the question to approve the 4 Planned Parenthood staff members' credentials.

Motion by Jason Tauriainen, second by Greg Madden.

Motion Carried

Yes: Debbie Cary, Lynn Hohl, Mike Illg, Zen Kelly, Penny Vadla

No: Greg Madden, Matt Morse, Jason Tauriainen

Advisory Vote, Cameron Blackwell, student representative, Yes

11. Action Items

A. FY 19-21 Kenai Peninsula Education Support Association (KPESA) Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA) *REVISED

Ms. Anne McCabe commented on the collective bargaining process and asked the board to approve the agreement.

Move to approve the FY 19-21 Kenai Peninsula Education Support Association (KPESA) Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA) as revised

Motion by Zen Kelly, second by Mike Illg.

Final Resolution: Motion Carried

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

No: Greg Madden

Advisory Vote, Cameron Blackwell, student representative, Yes

B. FY 19-21 Kenai Peninsula Education Association (KPEA) Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA) *REVISED

Mr. Paul Marks commented on the collective bargaining process.
Mr. Kelly declared a possible conflict of interest as his spouse is a teacher for the district.

Mr. Tauriainen declared a possible conflict of interest as his spouse is a teacher for the district.

President Vadla ruled that Mr. Kelly and Mr. Tauriainen both have a conflict of interest. Mr. Kelly and Mr. Tauriainen will abstain from voting.

Move to approve the FY 19-21 Kenai Peninsula Education Association (KPEA) Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA) as revised

Motion by Debbie Cary, second by Mike Illg.

Final Resolution: Motion Carried

Yes: Debbie Cary, Lynn Hohl, Mike Illg, Matt Morse, Penny Vadla

No: Greg Madden

Abstain: Zen Kelly, Jason Tauriainen

Advisory Vote, Cameron Blackwell, student representative, Yes

C. 2020 State and Federal Legislative Priorities *REVISED

Move to approve the 2020 State and Federal Legislative Priorities as REVISED.

Motion by Debbie Cary, second by Zen Kelly.

Final Resolution: Motion Carried

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

Advisory Vote, Cameron Blackwell, student representative, Yes

12. First Reading of Policy Revisions

A. AR 5121 Assessment

The Board was presented a first reading of AR 5121 Assessment.
Mr. Paul Marks and Mrs. Stephanie Cox discussed their concerns about the policy.

Mr. Jesse Bjorkman spoke in favor of the policy.

B. BP 2210 Administrative Action in Absence of Board Policy

The Board was presented a first reading of Board Policy 2210 Administrative Action in Absence of Board Policy.

C. BP 2250 Teacher in Charge or Principal's Designee

The Board was presented a first reading of Board Policy 2250 Teacher in Charge or Principal's Designee.

D. BP 3290.1 Art Donation

The Board was presented a first reading of Board Policy 3290.1 Art Donation.

E. BP 3515.7 Restrictions on Sex Offenders on Campus

The Board was presented a first reading of Board Policy 3515.7 Restrictions on Sex Offenders on Campus.

13. Public Presentations/Comments

A. Public Presentations/Comments Any Topic

Mr. Tyson Cox suggested that schools coordinate so that parents do not receive several phone calls for one issue. He stated that tomorrow is Walk to School Day and invited the board to join Redoubt Elementary School at 8:00 a.m.

14. Board Comments

A. Board Comments

Mr. Tauriainen expressed interest in the resolution regarding PEAKS that Mr. Brighton discussed. He stated that a four-day school week would allow for more collaboration time.
Ms. Cary thanked Ms. Hohl for her leadership and service to the board. She thanked K-Beach Elementary for the performance and report. She is glad the negotiations are complete.
Dr. Madden thanked those in attendance. He thanked Mr. Castimore and Ms. Hohl for their service and help. He expressed appreciation for the K-Beach Elementary band and choir, school report and artwork.
Mr. Morse apologized for the delay in voting. He thanked those in attendance. He expressed appreciation for the Collective Bargaining Agreements. He thanked Mr. Castimore and Ms. Hohl for their service.

Mr. Illg congratulated Miss Autumn Daigle for her 2^nd cross-country state championship. He expressed appreciation for the K-Beach Elementary performance and report. He discussed the recent election. He thanked Mr. Castimore and Ms. Hohl for their service. He welcomed Ms. Fleming and Ms. Truesdell to the board. He expressed disappointment that proposition 2 failed. He wished everyone safety as the days get colder and darker in the mornings.
Mr. Kelly thanked those in attendance. He expressed appreciation for the Collective Bargaining Agreements. He expressed appreciation for Kachemak Bay Family Planning Clinic. He expressed disappointment that proposition 2 failed. He stressed the need to communicate the need for education revenue. He thanked Mr. Castimore and Ms. Hohl for their service.

Miss Blackwell thanked Ms. Hohl for her service.
Ms. Hohl expressed appreciation for the K-Beach Elementary performance and report. She expressed disappointment that proposition 2 failed. She congratulated Mr. Fred Moore, Seward resident, for his recent completion of a Fairbanks marathon and his 80^th birthday. She discussed her attendance to a recent Seward Prevention Coalition meeting. She reported on her attendance to a recent City of Seward Climate Change Action Plan meeting. She attended the dedication of AVTEC dormitory. She attended the AVTEC 50^th Anniversary staff, student and alumni brunch. She served on the City of Seward election canvas. She thanked Mr. Castimore for his service. She welcomed Ms. Fleming and Ms. Truesdell to the board. She thanked the district staff and the communities for their support and assistance over the years. She plans to focus next on the public land trust.
Mrs. Vadla thanked those in attendance. She expressed appreciation for the voting outcomes on the CBA’s. She thanked Dr. Hamilton and Mrs. VanSlyke for joining the board for dinner. She expressed appreciation for the K-Beach Elementary performance, report and artwork. She thanked Mr. Castimore and Ms. Hohl for their service. She welcomed Ms. Fleming and Ms. Truesdell to the board. She encouraged everyone to support education funding. She thanked the school safety and wellness group for their work. She thanked Mr. Brighton and Ms. McCabe for attending.

15. Executive Session

A. Executive Session - Superintendent Review

Miss Blackwell left the meeting at 8:30 p.m.

Move the board go into executive session to discuss subjects that tend to prejudice the reputation and character of any person, provided the person may request a public discussion. The session is held to review the superintendent's performance.

Motion by Mike Illg, second by Zen Kelly.

Final Resolution: Motion Carried

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

B. Adjourn Executive Session

Mr. Illg and Mr. Morse left the meeting at 9:09 p.m.

Move to adjourn the executive session.

Motion by Lynn Hohl, second by Debbie Cary.

Final Resolution: Motion Carried

Yes: Debbie Cary, Lynn Hohl, Zen Kelly, Greg Madden, Jason Tauriainen, Penny Vadla

16. Adjourn

A. Adjourn meeting

9:10 p.m.

Respectfully submitted,

Mrs. Penny Vadla, President

Mr. Zen Kelly, Vice President

Submitted by Mrs. Debbie Tressler

Administrative Secretary to the Board of Education