APPROVED 1-13-20

Board of Education Policy Review Committee (Monday, December 9, 2019)

Generated by Debbie Tressler on Wednesday, December 11, 2019

1. Board Policy Committee

A. Call to Order

2:17 p.m.

B. Roll Call

Members Present:
Debbie Cary, Mike Illg, Matt Morse, Dave Jones, Sarge Truesdell

C. Approval of Agenda

The agenda was approved as presented.

D. Approval of Notes

The notes from the Oct. 7, 2019, meeting were approved as printed.

2. Exhibits

A. E 2240 Management and Communication

The exhibit will be retired effective 12/9/19.

B. Board Policy Exhibit 9224 Oath of Office

The exhibit will be revised as shown.

3. Policy Review-Ongoing

A. Administrative Recommendation 6187.1 Charter School Administrator Evaluation

Mr. Jones explained that the Charter School Advisory Committee reviewed the evaluation process and approves of the AR. Administration recommends approval of the proposed AR 6187.1 Charter School Administrator Evaluation.
Moved forward to work session in January 2020.

B. BP 3270 Disposal of Books, Equipment and Supplies (Personal Property)

Mr. Jones explained that former board member, Dan Castimore, brought this policy forward for review. Administration does not have any concerns about the policy as written.
Administration will add a cross-reference to BP 3290.1 Public School Art Donation to BP 3270 Disposal of Books, Equipment and Supplies (Personal Property) to help highlight the different items covered in each policy.

C. AR 1330 Use of School Facilities and Properties

Mr. Jones discussed category II descriptors and fees. He explained how the AR is being interpreted and applied to various user groups. He noted that Category I refers to BP 1240 Organizations Supporting Student Activities, which does not include a list of the applicable organizations and groups, e.g. YMCA comp basketball. He discussed the various groups.

Mr. Jones will review the user groups and develop a list of the groups and the category that applies to each. Once developed, a cross-reference will be added to AR 1330 for a new E 1240 List of Groups. Mr. Jones will ask building principals for their additions to the list.

4. Policy New Business

A. AR 6146.1 High School Graduation Requirements

Mr. Pothast explained the need for the current revision which changes from credit-based to course-based accounting in determining full-time student status.
Mr. Pothast suggested "for letter grade and credit bearing courses" be added to clarify that study hall and pass/fail classes do not count towards the requirement.
Moved forward to work session in January 2020 with Mr. Pothast's last revision.

B. AR 4319.26 Teacher-In-Charge

Revised to mirror the recently revised BP 2250 Teacher in Charge-Principal Designee.

Moved forward to work session in January 2020.

C. BP, AR, E 5141.42-1 and E 5141.42-2 Professional Boundaries of Staff with Students

Mr. Jones explained that these are policies were suggested by the Association of Alaska School Boards as developed through their attorneys.
Moved forward to a work session in January 2020.

5. Adjourn

A. Adjourn

3:02 p.m.