APPROVED 2-1-2021

Board of Education Meeting (Monday, January 11, 2021)

Generated by Lisa Gabriel on Wednesday, January 13, 2021

1. Opening Activities

A. Call to Order

6:00 p.m.

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

C. District Mission Statement

Miss Retzer read the District’s mission statement.

D. Roll Call

Members present
Debbie Cary, Mike Illg, Zen Kelly, Greg Madden(Via Polycom), Matt Morse, Jason Tauriainen, Penny Vadla, Patti Truesdell, Virginia Morgan

Tegan,Retzer, Student Representative

E. Approval of Agenda

The agenda was approved as presented.

F. Approval of Minutes Dec 7, 2020

The minutes from the December 7, 2020 meeting were approved as printed.

2. Awards and Presentations

None

3. School Reports

A. Nikiski Northstar Elementary, Mrs. Margaret Gilman

B. River City Academy, Ms. Dawn Edwards-Smith

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

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

The following people offered comments.

Tamara Miller

Nick Johnson

Rhonda Baisden

Corbin Arnold

Tara Swanson

Debbie Delker

Rebecca Strong

David Strong

Trent O’Regan

Jen Barkman

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: New Activity Buses, FY22 Budget, Joint Budget Work session with KPB on February 2, 2021.

Students are back to in person learning. Jan 11, first day of students returning to in person classes. Jan 12 Quarterly Work session, Discussion with Legislative Delegation and FY22 Budget and John Sedor Training, Jan 18 Holiday. Superintendent Search, Jan 21 Special Meeting, Jan 25 Public Meet the Finalists, Jan 26 Interviews will be held. After that, Superintendent offered by Feb 1 Board of Education meeting. Board Appreciation Month-AASB will celebrate officially in Alaska in February.

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

Mr. David Brighton, KPEA president, is happy to recognize board every single month of the year. He noticed the decrease in COVID case numbers. He appreciated everyone for their hard work. Finance committee concern is lower enrollment.
Ms. Anne McCabe, KPESA president, wished everyone a happy 2021. She has seen growth in human potential and is impressed. She urged everyone to be careful and pull together to continue the trend that we are in. She appreciated the board members.
Mr. Bill Elam, Kenai Peninsula Borough Assembly, he offered an assembly update. He is grateful for the students returning to school today. Dr. Mitchell did a presentation on the COVID19 vaccine at the last meeting. Mr. Tim Dillion also presented from KPEDD. The statistics were impressive. Finances and revenues are down in the Borough.

8. Superintendent's Report

A. Mr. O'Brien

Mr. O’Brien celebrated the students and recognized the KPBSD staff team for their preparation for the return of their students. He noted prefile bills SB 6, SB8, SB 18, SB 19, SB 20, SB 32.
At the district level they are working on FY22 Budget. A series of regional budget meetings will be remote in February. He noted district and building level retirements in the past few weeks.

9. Reports

A. November Finance Reports 2021-1-11

Mr. Jones presented the finance report through November 2020.

B. Board Reports

Ms. Morgan attended Dec 8 Hope School Site Council, Dec 18 CL Christmas Play, SSOC Dec 15, Jan 5, 7 and 10th.
Mr. Morse attended IBB in December, Kenai City Council, Jan 8, MT View Site Council Meeting, School visiits for Soldotna Lions Club member.
Mr. Tauriainen was Santa delivery at the Nikiski Fire Department to Nikiski schools.
Ms. Vadla attended the Dec 15 Superintendent Search Oversite Committee, Dec 22 Mr. Lowder
Ms. Cary attended IBB Dec 16 & 17, SSOC Dec 15, Jan 5, 7, 10.
Ms. Truesdell attend AASB Dec 11, Site based Council at K-Beach and Soldotna Montessori.
Dr. Madden speaking to stakeholders.
Dec 9 Homer Parent SSOC Jan 6 Homer HS Parent Zoom, Dec 11 Healthy School Openings

C. Committee Reports

Ms. Cary reported that the Board Policy Review Committee met earlier in the day and discussed their agenda items.
Mr. Tauriainen reported that the Board Information Committee met earlier in the day and discussed their agenda items.
Mr. Morse reported that the Finance Committee met earlier in the day and discussed their agenda items.
Mrs. Vadla reported that the Superintendent Search Oversight committee met earlier in the month and discussed their agenda items.

D. Board Work Session Report

Mr. Kelly reported that the board held work sessions entitled: Board Policy, Activity Bus Tour, Fall 2020-2021 Smart Start Pandemic Update, Board Governance Handbook Review. He gave a brief recap of each session. All members present at the meeting, attended the work sessions.
Mr. Kelly called a brief at ease at 8:00 p.m.

10. Consent Agenda

A. Approval of Consent Agenda

Move to approve Consent Agenda items 10 B-E

Move to approve Consent Agenda items 10 B-E

Motion by Jason Tauriainen, second by Penny Vadla.

Final Resolution: Motion Carried

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

Miss Retzer, student representative, Advisory Vote

B. Leave of Absence Request/Certified

Resolution: Move to approve the request for an unpaid leave of absence

Move to approve Consent Agenda items 10 B-E

Motion by Jason Tauriainen, second by Penny Vadla.

Final Resolution: Motion Carried

Yes: Debbie Cary, Mike Illg, Zen Kelly, Greg Madden(Via Polycom), Matt Morse, Jason Tauriainen, Penny Vadla, Patti Truesdell, Virginia Morgan

Miss Retzer, student representative, Advisory Vote

C. Leave of Absence Request/Support

Resolution: Move to approve the requests for an unpaid leave of absence.

Move to approve Consent Agenda items 10 B-E

Motion by Jason Tauriainen, second by Penny Vadla.

Final Resolution: Motion Carried

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

Miss Retzer, student representative, Advisory Vote

D. Resolution 20-21-2 Gaming Permits - Designation Primary & Alternate Members 2021-1-11

Resolution: Move to approve the Gaming Permits - Designating Primary & Alternate Members, through Resolution 20-21-2 as presented.

Move to approve Consent Agenda items 10 B-E

Motion by Jason Tauriainen, second by Penny Vadla.

Final Resolution: Motion Carried

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

Miss Retzer, student representative, Advisory Vote

E. 2020-21 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 Jason Tauriainen, second by Penny Vadla.

Final Resolution: Motion Carried

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

Miss Retzer, student representative, Advisory Vote

11. Action Items

A. FY21 Budget Revision

The Administration recommends the approval of the FY21 Budget revision.

Motion by Mike Illg, second by Penny Vadla.

Final Resolution: Motion Carried

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

Miss Retzer, student representative, Advisory Vote

12. First Reading of Policy Revisions

A. First Reading of BP 4119.15 Sexual Misconduct

The Board was presented a first reading of Board Policy 4119.15 Sexual Misconduct.

13. Public Presentations/Comments

The following people offered comments.

Laurie Kapp

Danielle Phelps

Sam Satathite

Rhonda Baisden

Brittnay Bradshaw

14. Board Comments

A. Board Comments

Dr. Madden appreciated everyone who called in. He appreciated the school reports. He wanted to take a moment to say thank you to Mrs. Vadla as president and Mr. Kelly for taking over that tough job.
Mr. Illg appreciated the school reports. He acknowledged Dan Carstens and his retirement. He thanked the public testimony.
Mr. Tauriainen appreciated Susan McClaury, Christine Barnes, Margaret Gilman, Dan Carstens, Tim Vlasak. He reads all of the emails. He spoke regarding risk benefit and the use of masks.
Ms. Cary appreciated Margaret Gilman, Dawn Edwards-Smith and Shonia Werner for their school reports. She appreciated public testimony. She appreciated Mr. Tim Vlasak.
Miss Retzer getting to go back to school is exciting. She enjoyed the school presentations and school bus tours.
Mr. Morse appreciated those who participated in the public testimony tonight. He has concerns of wearing masks for athletics. He noted that board members are here to let people know where they stand.
Ms. Morgan appreciated Margaret Gilman, Dawn Edwards-Smith and Shonia Werner for their school reports. They are empowering their students to positively shape their future. She appreciates that students have returned to schools. She focused on the silver linings.
Ms. Truesdell appreciated the school reports. She is proud of our schools. She asked that everyone be patient with them while they work to get kids back into school safely.
Mrs. Vadla appreciated Margaret Gillman for her positive school report. She appreciated Dawn Edwards-Smith and Shonia Werner for their innovation that encourages kids to go to River City Academy. She appreciated Dan Carstens and wished him well in his retirement. Margaret Gilman as a School Board Member, teacher and Administrator. She appreciated Mr. Tim Vlasak and wished him will in retirement. She appreciated Anne McCabe, David Brighton and Mr. Bill Elam.
She thanked the community for their input. She appreciated Mrs. Gabriel for her work for the Board. She reminded everyone about the June Nelson Scholarship.
Mr. Zen Kelly appreciated the school reports. He appreciates the board, the discussions during work sessions, administration for listening. He discussed in person public testimony at the February 1 meeting.

15. Executive Session

A. Executive Session if needed

B. Adjourn Executive Session

16. Adjourn

A. Adjourn meeting

9:04 p.m.

Respectfully submitted,

Mr. John Kelly, President

Mr. Jason Tauriainen, Clerk

Submitted by Mrs. Lisa Gabriel

Administrative Secretary to the Board of Education