UNAPPROVED

Kenai Peninsula Borough School District

148 N. Binkley St., Soldotna, AK 99669

Board of Education Meeting Minutes Monday, November 4, 2019

Generated by Debbie Tressler on Wednesday, November 6, 2019

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. Cary read the District’s mission statement.

D. Roll Call

Members present

Debbie Cary, Mike Illg, Zen Kelly, Greg Madden, Matt Morse, Jason Tauriainen, Penny Vadla, Patti Truesdell, Cameron Blackwell, student representative

Members Absent

Martha Fleming

Mrs. Vadla welcomed Ms. Truesdell and Mr. Kelly and stated they each took the Oath of Office during a special meeting earlier in the day.

Mrs. Vadla reported the Ms. Martha Fleming did not take the Oath of Office.

E. Approval of Agenda

The agenda was approved as presented.

F. Reorganization of the Board

Mrs. Vadla called for a reorganization of the Board.

President:

Mr. Illg nominated Mrs. Vadla for president.

Nominations for president were closed. With no other nominations, Mrs. Vadla was elected president.

Vice President:

Mr. Illg nominated Mr. Kelly for vice president.

Nominations for vice president were closed. With no other nominations, Mr. Kelly was elected vice president.

Clerk:

Mr. Kelly nominated Mr. Tauriainen as clerk.

Nominations for clerk were closed. With no other nominations, Mr. Tauriainen was elected clerk.

Treasurer:

Mr. Tauriainen nominated Mr. Illg for treasurer.

Nominations for treasurer were closed. With no other nominations, Mr. Illg was elected treasurer.

G. Approval of Minutes Oct. 7, 2019

The minutes from the October 7, 2019, meeting were approved as printed.

2. Awards and Presentations

3. School Reports

A. Soldotna Montessori Charter School, Mr. John DeVolld

Soldotna Montessori Charter School principal, Mr. John DeVolld, introduced a group of students who shared copies of the school report and other printed materials with the board. He greeted the board and thanked the district office staff for their work and support. He remembered and honored two former students who recently passed away. He discussed the school's program, instructional approach and assessment data. The students discussed the photos they had given to the board earlier.

At 6:21 p.m., Mrs. Vadla recessed the meeting.

At 6:24 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. Kate Vey shared copies of an article with the board and spoke regarding her concerns about vaping.

5. Hearing of Delegations

6. Communications and Petitions

A. Mr. O'Brien

Mr. O’Brien reported on recent discussions with Mayor Pierce and his administration regarding the Soldotna Prep School and Soldotna Elementary/Soldotna Montessori School facilities and noted that these are very early conversations only. He received a letter from the Dept. of Education announcing that KPBSD has been awarded a continuation of the Fresh Fruit & Vegetable grant.

Important Dates:

• November 11 Veterans Day (no school)

• November 15-16 ASAA State Volleyball in Anchorage.

• November 20 National Education Support Professionals Day.

• November 22 Substitute Educators Day

• November 28-29 Thanksgiving break

He noted that every other year, schools will be closed on Veteran's Day. The other year, schools will close on Martin Luther King Day.

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

A. Speakers

Ms. Anne McCabe, KPESA president, thanked the board for their service and welcomed Ms. Truesdell to the board. She expressed appreciation for Soldotna Montessori School. She discussed recent work done by the Health Care Committee and the upcoming open enrollment. She noted Education Support Professional's Day in November. She commented on the need for more substitute employees.

Mr. David Brighton, KPEA president, discussed the Alaska Students Education Bill of Rights and asked the board to consider supporting the coalition. He thanked the board for their work.

Mr. Tyson Cox, Kenai Peninsula Borough Assembly liaison to the board, asked the board to contact him with items or concerns that need to be addressed. He discussed items on the Nov. 5 borough assembly agenda.

8. Superintendent's Report

A. Mr. O'Brien

Mr. O’Brien reported that the Student Voice Leadership Group will next meet on November 12 to continue working on engaging fellow students in their school communities. He announced that Mr. Dan Beck, Kenai Middle School assistant principal, has been named both Region III and State of Alaska Assistant Principal of the Year and Ms. Kari Dendurent, Homer Middle School principal, was named the Region III Principal of the Year. He stated that Mr. Josh Revak has been confirmed to fill the senate seat left vacant by Senator Chris Birch. He noted that November 11-15 is National School Psychologist Week. The Board Information Committee will meet on November 19. He reported that he has been invited to be the keynote speaker at the Alaska School Counselor Association luncheon at their annual conference in Anchorage on November 14. He will attend the Association of Alaska School Boards (AASB) Annual Conference in Anchorage Nov. 8-10. He will meet with staff, parents, and site-based councils to discuss the process for making determinations on the interim administrators at Chapman School (Nov. 18), Kenai Central High School (Nov. 19), and K-Beach Elementary School (Nov. 20).

9. Reports

A. September 2019 Finance Reports

Mr. Jones presented the finance report through September 2019.

B. First Quarter Budget Transfer Report

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

C. Board Reports

Mr. Illg visited West Homer and Paul Banks Elementary schools and met with their principals. He attended a Homer Middle School choir concert and various school sporting events. He participated in the Paul Banks Elementary violin music fundraiser.

Mr. Kelly attended the Kachemak Bay Rotary luncheon where Mr. O’Brien presented. He attended the Paul Banks Elementary Preludes fundraiser.

Mr. Morse attended the Oct. 24 CTEC meeting.

Ms. Cary attended the Oct. 22 Board Finance Committee and Borough Assembly meetings.

Ms. Truesdell attended the PTO meetings at K-Beach Elementary and Skyview Middle schools.

On Oct. 30, Mrs. Vadla and Mr. O’Brien met with Ms. Truesdell for a new member orientation. On Oct. 31, she visited Skyview Middle School and met with Mr. Truesdell, and River City Academy and met with Ms. Dawn-Edwards Smith. On Oct. 31, she visited the district office to watch children Trick or Treating.

D. Committee Reports

Mr. Kelly reported that the Finance Committee met on Oct. 22, 2019 and discussed their agenda items.

Ms. Cary reported that the Board Policy Review Committee was postponed due to lack of time.

E. Board Work Session Report

Mrs. Vadla reported that the board held work sessions entitled: School Safety: Behavior Threat Assessment Process, ALICE, Key Card System update, Federal Programs, Board Policy, 2019-20 Enrollment Summary and Class Size Report, Comprehensive Annual Financial Report (CAFR) and AASB Annual Meeting Planning. She gave a brief recap of each session. All members present at the meeting, attended the work sessions.

10. Consent Agenda

A. Approval of Consent Agenda

Resolution: Move to approve Consent Agenda items 10 B-F

Move to approve Consent Agenda items 10 B-F

Ms. Cary removed item 10F. 2019-2020 Board Member Committee Assignments

Motion by Debbie Cary, second by Zen Kelly.

Final Resolution: Motion Carried for items 10. B - E

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

Advisory Vote, Cameron Blackwell: Yes

B. 2019-20 New Teacher Contract(s)

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

Move to approve Consent Agenda items 10 B-E

Motion by Debbie Cary, second by Zen Kelly.

Final Resolution: Motion Carried

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

Advisory Vote, Cameron Blackwell: Yes

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

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

Move to approve Consent Agenda items 10 B-E

Motion by Debbie Cary, second by Zen Kelly.

Final Resolution: Motion Carried

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

Advisory Vote, Cameron Blackwell: Yes

D. AR 5121 Assessment

Move to approve Consent Agenda items 10 B-E

Motion by Debbie Cary, second by Zen Kelly.

Final Resolution: Motion Carried

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

Advisory Vote, Cameron Blackwell: Yes

E. Budget Transfer over $50,000 2019-11-4

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

Move to approve Consent Agenda items 10 B-E

Motion by Debbie Cary, second by Zen Kelly.

Final Resolution: Motion Carried

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

Advisory Vote, Cameron Blackwell: Yes

F. 2019-2020 Board Member Committee Assignments

Move to approve Consent Agenda items 10. F

Motion by Debbie Cary, second by Zen Kelly.

Move to remove Ms. Martha Fleming from the Board Committee Assignment list

Motion by Debbie Cary, second by Jason Tauriainen.

Final Resolution: Motion Carried

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

Advisory Vote, Cameron Blackwell: Yes

Move to amend to assign Mike Illg to the PE Curriculum Committee

Motion by Debbie Cary, second by Mike Illg.

Final Resolution: Motion Carried

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

Advisory Vote, Cameron Blackwell: Yes

Move to approve Consent Agenda items 10. F

Motion by Debbie Cary, second by Zen Kelly

Final Resolution: Motion Carried as amended

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

Advisory Vote, Cameron Blackwell: Yes

11. Action Items

A. BP 2210 Administrative Action in Absence of Board Policy

Move to approve BP 2210 Administrative Action in Absence of Board Policy

Motion by Debbie Cary, second by Matt Morse.

Final Resolution: Motion Carried

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

Advisory Vote, Cameron Blackwell: Yes

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

Move to approve BP 2250 Teacher in Charge or Principal's Designee

Motion by Debbie Cary, second by Zen Kelly.

Final Resolution: Motion Carried

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

Advisory Vote, Cameron Blackwell: Yes

C. BP 3290.1 Art Donation

Move to approve BP 3290.1 Art Donation

Motion by Debbie Cary, second by Matt Morse.

Move to amend BP 3290.1 Art Donation to revise to "to exercise due care to maintain" to the last sentence of the first paragraph.

Motion by Debbie Cary, second by Patti Truesdell.

Final Resolution: Motion Carried

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

Advisory Vote, Cameron Blackwell: Yes

Motion by Debbie Cary, second by Matt Morse.

Final Resolution: Motion Carried as amended

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

Advisory Vote, Cameron Blackwell: Yes

D. BP 3515.7 Restrictions on Sex Offenders on Campus

Move to approve BP 3515.7 Restrictions on Sex Offenders on Campus

Motion by Debbie Cary, second by Matt Morse.

Final Resolution: Motion Carried

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

Advisory Vote, Cameron Blackwell: Yes

E. FY19-21 Exempt Employee Salary Schedule

Move to approve the FY19-21 Exempt Employee Salary Schedule

Motion by Zen Kelly, second by Debbie Cary.

Final Resolution: Motion Carried

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

Advisory Vote, Cameron Blackwell: Yes

F. Superintendent Contract for FY21

Move to approve the FY21 contract for Superintendent John O'Brien as presented

Motion by Jason Tauriainen, second by Zen Kelly.

Final Resolution: Motion Carried

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

Advisory Vote, Cameron Blackwell: Yes

G. FY19 Comprehensive Annual Financial Report (CAFR) 2019-11-4

Move to approve the FY19 Comprehensive Annual Finance Report as presented.

Motion by Zen Kelly, second by Jason Tauriainen.

Final Resolution: Motion Carried

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

Advisory Vote, Cameron Blackwell: Yes

12. First Reading of Policy Revisions

First Reading of Board Policy: A. BP 4112.10 Employment of Retired Teachers

The Board was presented a first reading of Board Policy 4112.10 Employment of Retired Teachers.

13. Public Presentations/Comments

A. Public Presentations/Comments Any Topic

Mr. Jesse Bjorkman spoke about standard assessments and the need to communicate with all stakeholders. He commented on the value of engaging the public regarding assessments, credit recovery, volunteering and all aspects of school business. He suggested more teachers be added to the Calendar Committee.

14. Board Comments

A. Board Comments

Dr. Madden thanked everyone for attending the meeting. He thanked Ms. Vey for her comments regarding vaping. He thanked Mr. Cox for attending. He thanked Mr. Bjorkman for attending.

Mr. Tauriainen welcomed Ms. Truesdell to the board. He thanked Mr. Castimore for his service. He noted the resignation of Mr. Joseph Rizzo and expressed appreciation for his work. He attended Nikiski North Star and Nikiski Middle High schools’ Fire Prevention Week activities and thanked staff for their support. He reported that the Nikiski Fire Department provided bleed control and CPR trainings at Nikiski High School. He thanked Soldotna Montessori School for their presentation. He discussed vaping and noted that the board has been working on the topic in the Board Policy Committee. He thanked Ms. Vey for her comments regarding vaping.

Mr. Illg noted the resignation for Mr. Steve Klaich and expressed appreciation for his work. He congratulated Ms. Dendurant and Mr. Dan Beck for the awards. He thanked Soldotna Montessori for their school report. He stated that his also is concerned about vaping issues.

Mr. Kelly congratulated Soldotna Montessori on their successful report and work. He expressed appreciation for the fresh fruit and vegetable grant approval. He welcomed Ms. Truesdell to the board. He noted that the first public budget forum will be held Nov. 12 and encouraged public attendance and involvement.

Ms. Cary thanked Soldotna Montessori for their report and work. She thanked Ms. Vey for her comments and encouraged the public to be informed. She thanked Ms. McCabe and Mr. Brighton for their comments. She welcomed Ms. Truesdell to the board. She thanked Mr. Castimore and Ms. Hohl for their service. She expressed appreciation for Mr. Bjorkman's comment regarding the value of volunteers in schools.

Mr. Morse thanked Mr. Jones and his staff for the clean audit. He thanked Soldotna Montessori for their report.

Ms. Truesdell thanked the board for their help and kindness as she begins her service. She thanked Soldotna Montessori for their report.

Miss Blackwell is looking forward to attending the Association of Alaska School Boards Youth Leadership Institute.

Mrs. Vadla thanked Mr. DeVolld and Soldotna Montessori for their report. She welcomed Ms. Truesdell to the board. She thanked Ms. Hohl and Mr. Castimore for their service. She welcomed the newly approved teachers to the district. She thanked Ms. Vey for her comments. She thanked Mr. Holland, Dr. Ermold, Mr. Vlasak, Mr. Jones, Ms. Hayes and Mr. Love for their work session presentations. She thanked Mr. Tyson for his work. She noted the Soldotna High School Division II Allstate award winners. She thanked Mr. O'Brien for accepting a superintendent contract for FY21. She thanked Mr. Rizzo and Mr. Klaich for their service to the district. She noted the Public Budget Forum on Nov. 12 and encouraged the public to attend. She thanked Ms. Erkeneff for her work. She thanked Ms. McCabe and Mr. Brighton for attending and speaking.

15. Executive Session

A. Executive Session

None needed.

B. Adjourn Executive Session

16. Adjourn

A. Adjourn meeting

7:56 p.m.

Respectfully submitted,

Mrs. Penny Vadla, President

Mr. Jason Tauriainen, Clerk

Submitted by Mrs. Debbie Tressler

Administrative Secretary to the Board of Education