APPROVED 5-3-2021

Board of Education Information Committee Meeting (Monday, April 5, 2021)

Generated by Lisa Gabriel on Friday, April 9, 2021

1. Board Information Committee

A. Call to Order

Mr. Tauriainen called the meeting to order at 2:00 p.m.

B. Roll Call

Members Present: Jason Tauriainen, Zen Kelly, Penny Vadla, Olivia Davis, student representative, (Via Polycom)
Members Absent:

C. Approval of Notes

The notes from the March 2, 2021 meeting were approved.

D. Legislative Update

Ms. Erkeneff updated the committee regarding current Bills related to education. Mr. Holland noted a thank-you letter to Senator Murkowski for the appropriation of funds for the support of homeless students, and an update on SB 42 supporting SEL Standards in Alaska. The FY 22 budget development calendar was discussed.

E. FY22 Budget

Ms. Erkeneff updated the committee regarding the three community budget forums. They are recorded and are on the Finance page. After the budget is transmitted to the Borough, there will be a link on the home page. Ms. Vadla commended those who worked on the budget presentations.

F. Director of Communications Update

Ms. Erkeneff discussed the uptick in COVID 19 in the community. We had the budget and she has worked with Ms. Amy Hagen to recruit Special Education Staff. The Annual report is at the Graphic Designer. Today on the homepage will launch an enrollment survey that will be open for two weeks. No major revision to Smart Start Plan. She discussed the great things happening in KPBSD schools. She appreciated the KPBSD Information Services department for all of their assistance with online meetings.

G. Student Representative Update

Ms. Oliva Davis, discussed the SOHI Policy Forum on April 6th. She is a presenter. The History teacher will send the time slots for the full-day forum by this evening.

H. Adjourn

The meeting was adjourned at 2:38 p.m.