APPROVED 2-3-20

Kenai Peninsula Borough School District

148 N. Binkley St., Soldotna, AK 99669

Minutes Board of Education Meeting Monday, January 13, 2020

Generated by Debbie Tressler on Wednesday, January 15, 2020

1. Opening Activities

A. Call to Order

6:02 p.m.

B. Pledge of Allegiance/National Anthem/Alaska Flag Song

C. District Mission Statement

Dr. Madden 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, Virginia Morgan, Cameron Blackwell, student representative

E. Approval of Agenda

The agenda was approved as revised with the addition of 10E. Board Member Committee Assignments - V. Morgan

F. Approval of Minutes Dec. 9, 2019

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

2. Awards and Presentations

3. School Reports

A. Homer Middle School, Mrs. Kari Dendurent

Homer Middle School principal, Mrs. Kari Dendurent shared a PowerPoint highlighting the school's demographics, assessment data, academic achievements and celebrations, goals, programs, volunteers and partnerships.
At 6:22 p.m., Mrs. Vadla recessed the meeting.
At 6:25 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. Crista Cady spoke in support of district music programs. She discussed her work with the Alaska Music Educators Association. She stated that three music teachers are leaving the district at the end of the school year and encouraged the board to pursue replacements.
Ms. Amorette Payment expressed appreciation for Soldotna Montessori School and its staff.

5. Hearing of Delegations

None.

6. Communications and Petitions

A. Mr. O'Brien

Mr. O’Brien noted and discussed the following general information packet items: the notification of Tustumena Elementary School's ESEA Distinguished School for Alaska award and a notice from the City of Soldotna regarding their annexation filing. He noted and discussed recent pre-filed bills in the legislature.

Important dates:

January 14	Board Quarterly Work Sessions
January 14-17	ALICE Trainings
January 15	Early Release Day
January 20.	MAPS Training
January 22	Administrator Meeting at Kenai Central High School
January 22	Soldotna Chamber Luncheon presentation and students of the quarter awards

Mr. O’Brien encouraged the board to check the district events calendar for other trainings and events.

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, stated that three people will travel to Juneau to advocate for schools in the next month. In March, the Education Support Professionals (ESP) national conference will be held in New Orleans, LA and two employees will attend, sponsored by the Association. She will be in Washington D.C. at the end of the month. She stated that work continues on substitute shortages.
Mr. Will Chervenak explained the purpose of the Student Voice program. He introduced a group of Student Voice leaders from Kenai Central High, River City Academy and Soldotna High Schools. The students presented a PowerPoint highlighting the group's activities this school year. Mr. Chervenak shared Seward High School's and Tebughna School's program highlights.
Mr. David Brighton, KPEA president, wished the board Happy New Year and thanked them for their work. KPEA and KPESA delegates will attend the NEA Alaska Delegate Assembly this Thursday through Saturday. He commented on the legislators that spoke during the afternoon work session. He said that the legislative session begins soon.
Mr. Tyson Cox, Kenai Peninsula Borough Assembly, shared highlights from the Jan. 7 2020, Kenai Peninsula Borough Assembly meeting. He spoke regarding the district music programs. He said that the Soldotna High School Jazz Band will hold a concert next week.

8. Superintendent's Report

A. Mr. O'Brien

Mr. O'Brien thanked the Student Voice leaders from around the district for their presentation and thanked Mr. Chervenak for facilitating the group. Mr. O’Brien congratulated the district athletes who were crowned as state champions in December at the ASAA State Wrestling Tournament in Anchorage, including seven individual state champions. He thanked Ms. Rachelle Goniotakis for her work on the Alaska Volkswagen settlement grant which will provide seven new high efficiency activity buses for the district. He stated that the legislative session begins January 21, 2020. He discussed an anticipated comprehensive early learning and pre-kindergarten reading bill. He discussed the joint ALICE Protocol trainings being held this week which include principals, local municipal police agencies, and the Alaska State Troopers. He thanked Mr. Jones for his work arranging the trainings. He announced that the interest based bargaining training that was scheduled for later this month was canceled by the facilitator; he will inform the board if it is rescheduled.

9. Reports

A. November and December 2019 Finance Reports

Mr. Jones presented the finance report for through December 2019.

B. Second Quarter Budget Transfer Report

Mr. Jones presented the budget transfer report for various schools and departments within the district during the second quarter of FY20.

C. Board Reports

Mr. Illg visited Little Fireweed School on January 9. He reported on his attendance to Representative Sarah Vance's Town Hall meeting on January 11.
Ms. Cary attended the January Borough Assembly meeting. She attended the Ninilchik site council meeting last week. She attended the Ninilchik budget meeting with Representative Sarah Vance. She attended the December 18 Board Finance Committee meeting.
Ms. Truesdell attended a Kaleidoscope School of Arts and Science APC meeting. She attended Christmas programs at K-Beach Elementary and one other school.
Mr. Morse attended the Christmas programs at K-Beach Elementary on December 17 and at Kenai Central High School on December 19.
Ms. Morgan attended the Christmas program at Cooper Landing on December 10 and Moose Pass School on December Dec. 13. On December 19, she visited Seward Middle, High and Elementary schools.

Mr. Kelly attended the December 18 Board Finance Committee meeting. He attended Sarah Vance's Town Hall meeting on January 11.
Mrs. Vadla attended the Soldotna High School PTSA meeting the Christmas concert on December 10. She attended Representative Knopp’s recent Town Hall Meeting at the Kenai Visitor's Center.

D. Committee Reports

Ms. Cary reported that the Board Policy Review Committee met earlier in the day and discussed their agenda items.
Mr. Kelly reported that the Finance Committee met on Dec. 18, 2019, and earlier in the day and discussed their agenda items.
Mr. Tauriainen reported that the Board Information Committee met on Dec. 18, 2019, and earlier in the day and discussed their agenda items.

E. Board Work Session Report

Mrs. Vadla reported that the board held work sessions entitled: Board Policy, Per Pupil Expenditure Report, Activity Transportation, and a discussion with Kenai Peninsula Legislators. 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-E

Move to approve Consent Agenda items 10 B-E

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, Virginia Morgan

Advisory Vote: Cameron Blackwell, yes

B. Gaming Permits - Primary Members in Charge of Gaming

Resolution: Move to approve revised Gaming Permits - Primary members in charge of gaming.

Move to approve Consent Agenda items 10 B-E

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, Virginia Morgan,

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 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, Virginia Morgan

Advisory Vote: Cameron Blackwell, yes

D. 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 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, Virginia Morgan

Advisory Vote: Cameron Blackwell, yes

E. Board Member Committee Assignments - V. Morgan LAYDOWN

Resolution: Move to approve the assignment of Ms. Virginia Morgan to the Board Policy Review Committee and the District P.E. Curriculum Committee

Move to approve Consent Agenda items 10 B-E

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, Virginia Morgan

Advisory Vote: Cameron Blackwell, yes

11. Action Items

A. FY20 Budget Revision

Move to approve 11A. FY20 Budget Revision.

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, Virginia Morgan

Advisory Vote: Cameron Blackwell, yes

12. First Reading of Policy Revisions

None.

13. Public Presentations/Comments

A. Public Presentations/Comments Any Topic

Mr. Paul Marks thanked the board for their work. He expressed appreciation for the board's work on AR 5121 Assessment. He spoke in support of district music teachers and programs and encouraged the board to continue to support music. He discussed this school year's calendar changes for the winter break. He expressed concerns over the possibility of not have textbooks for social studies, especially for AP classes.

14. Board Comments

A. Board Comments

Mr. Kelly wished everyone a Happy New Year and said he feels 2020 will be a great year for the district. He expressed appreciation for the Homer Middle School (HMS) presentation and the school.
Mr. Tauriainen thanked Senator Micciche and Representative Knopp for attending the work session and supporting education. He thanked Ms. Payment for her comments regarding Soldotna Montessori School. He expressed appreciation for the new year and warmer temperatures.
Mr. Illg thanked Senator Micciche and Representative Knopp for attending work session and dinner. He congratulated the district wrestlers for their successes. He thanked Ms. Dendurant for her presentation and work at HMS. He expressed appreciation for the Sources of Strength program and the students that participate in the program. He wished everyone Happy New Year.
Miss Blackwell expressed appreciation for the opportunity to present with the Student Voice leaders and thanked Mr. Chervenak for his work.
Ms. Cary thanked Senator Micciche and Representative Knopp for attending the work session. She expressed appreciation for the HMS presentation and artwork. She congratulated Tustumena Elementary on their ESEA award. She thanked Ms. Cady for the music funding information. She greeted Ms. Payment. She thanked Ms. McCabe and Mr. Brighton for their comments. She thanked Mr. Chervanak for his work in connecting students across the district. She thanked Mr. Cox for the update. She thanked Mr. Marks for his comments.
Ms. Truesdell hoped everyone had good holiday. She noted that KSAS has new band teacher, Ms. Sue Biggs. She thanked Mr. Chervenak for his work. She discussed the Soldotna High School basketball tournaments over winter break and the value of students being able to speak in public. She thanked Mrs. Vadla for attending in spite of recent surgery. She thanked the board for welcoming her and helping her learn.
Ms. Morgan thanked Senator Micciche and Representative Knopp for attending the work session. She expressed appreciation for all speakers and presenters at the meeting.
Mr. Morse thanked Senator Micciche and Representative Knopp for attending work session. He thanked everyone that spoke and presented during the meeting. He thanked Ms. Goniatakis for her work on the grant for busses. He thanked Ms. Dendurant for her presentation. He stated that the Soldotna Lion's Club gave dictionaries and thesauruses to Tustumena Elementary School third and fourth grade students. He congratulated the school for the ESEA award.

Dr. Madden congratulated Tustumena Elementary School for the ESEA award. He thanked Senator Micciche and Representative Knopp for attending work session. He thanked Ms. Cady for her comments. He thanked Ms. Payment for her comments.
Mrs. Vadla wished happy birthday to Dr. Madden and Mr. Morse. She thanked Senator Micciche and Representative Knopp for attending work session. She thanked Ms. Dendurant for her presentation. She expressed appreciation for the activity bus grant. She congratulated Tustumena Elementary School. She thanked the Student Voice leaders and Mr. Chervenak for their presentation. She thanked Ms. Cady, Ms. Payment and Mr. Marks for their comments. She stated next Thursday there will be another Town Hall meeting and discussed Representative Knopp’s comments from the work session. She noted and thanked the retiring teachers for their service. She thanked Mrs. Tressler for her work.

15. Executive Session

A. Executive Session if needed

B. Adjourn Executive Session

16. Adjourn

A. Adjourn meeting

7:47 p.m.

Respectfully submitted,

Mrs. Penny Vadla, President

Mr. Jason Tauriainen, Clerk

Submitted by Mrs. Debbie Tressler

Administrative Secretary to the Board of Education