APPROVED 5-3-2021

Kenai Peninsula Borough School District

148 N. Binkley St., Soldotna, AK 99669

Board of Education Meeting Minutes Monday, April 5, 2021

Generated by Lisa Gabriel on Thursday, April 8, 2021

1. Opening Activities

A. Call to Order

The meeting was called to order at 6:03 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(Via Polycom), 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 Special Meeting Minutes March 1, 2021

The minutes from the March 1, 2021 Special Meeting were approved as printed.

G. Approval of Minutes March 1, 2021

The minutes from the March 1, 2021 meeting were approved as printed.

2. Awards and Presentations

A. Golden Apple Award-Ms. Deanne Pearson

Mrs. Vadla presented Ms. Deanne Pearson with the Golden Apple Award for her service to the District and its students.

3. School Reports

A. Kenai Alternative High School, Mr. Loren Reese

Mr. Loren Reese presented the school report for Kenai Alternative High School.

B. Kenai Middle School, Mr. Vaughn Dosko

Mr. Vaughn Dosko presented the school report for Kenai Middle School.

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

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

Harrison Deveer appreciated the board and the superintendent for letting kids return to sports. He spoke regarding vaccines and teachers and students wearing masks during sports.

5. Hearing of Delegations

A. None

6. Communications and Petitions

A. Mr. O'Brien

Mr. O’Brien noted and discussed the following general information packet items:

The Administration continues to work with KPB Administration with the Kachemak Selo School. They are committed to continued work with KPB. A meeting with Commissioner Johnson, Senator Micciche and the Mayor is being scheduled to discuss options. More details will follow. He appreciated Mr. Deveer's comments tonight. He noted that each sport from each school have been submitting mitigation plans to Mr. Lyon. We will not be requiring athletes who are competing in an outdoor setting to wear masks. When teams go back indoors for any reason, they are maintaining the mask requirements. In certain sports, when they are congregated in dugouts or not in the game, they will wear a mask. Announcement for later this week for Central Peninsula and Southern Peninsula for outdoor recess, activities will not be required. Eastern Peninsula mandates will remain.

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 appreciated the school board members for their work. He thanked the board for the tenured contracts and noted that he would be teaching at Skyview Middle School as a special education teacher. He also appreciated District Administration as they maintained staffing. He noted that some of the best ways to address concerns is to maintain small class sizes. He shares concerns about being required to have an account for PowerSchool to answer the enrollment survey. He noted the 29 resignations. It seems like a lot to him.

Ms. Anne McCabe, KPESA president recognized all of the secretarial staff, all of the paras at all of the school sites. She recognized Seward Special Services paraprofessional. Kim. She is grateful that the board has placed as a priority maintaining staff in the schools. She spoke of relationships in the classrooms and the continuity in schools and classrooms. They count for a lot.

Mr. Bill Elam, Kenai Peninsula Borough Assembly, he appreciates the masking. He looks forward to working with everyone on the budget. They did the emergency declaration for COVID. He appreciated the release of masking on students in outdoor activities. He noted that the Assembly Chambers are nice.

8. Superintendent's Report

A. Mr. O'Brien

Mr. O’Brien celebrated that the June Nelson Scholarship recipients Linnaea Gossard and Maxwell Pfeiffenberger. Mr. David Etzweiler is retiring from his activity bus driver position. There is a community meeting at Soldotna High School as he is the new Director of Secondary Education. Mr. Eric Pederson and Melissa Linton will continue with the summer school programs. Kari Denderent is the Assistant Superintendent.

9. Reports

A. February Finance Reports 2021-4-5

Mr. Jones presented the finance report through February 2021.

B. Board Reports

Mr. Tauriainen attended the Nikiski North Star Site Council on March 15^th and the Principal Interviews on the 16th.

Ms. Morgan attended on Mar 2 the KPB, Mar 4 Quality Education, Mar 18th Seward Site Council Meeting, Called into each budget meeting week of March 22, Mar 23 Association of Alaska School Boards she called into Legislators. Mar 25 AASB Working with your Community Webinar.

Mr. Morse attended on Mar 16, IBB, Mar 23 KPB Budget Meeting, Missed IBB on Mar 25th, IBB on 30th.

Mrs Vadla attended on Mar 5, the June Nelson Memorial Preplanning meeting, Mar 9-14 June Nelson Memorial Scoring and review of packets, Mar 15 June Nelson Memorial review of results, Mar 16 AASB and Sustainability Committee, Mar 16 KCHS Site Council Meeting, Mar 18 June Nelson recommendations, Mar 19 attended AASB Board of Directors meeting, Mar 20 AASB Spring Legislative Academy, Mar 23 Virtual Zoom with Kenai Peninsula Legislatures, Mar 23 Central Peninsula Budget Meeting, Mar 25 she presented at AASB First term Board Members Webinar, Mar 25 attended Virtual Seward area budget meeting.

Ms. Truesdell attended on Mar 16 the Kaleidoscope Site Council, Mar 20 Legislative Business, Mar 23 Budget meeting. 3/2 KPB 3/3 IBB/ 3/4 3/5-6 IBB 3/22 IBB 3/23 AASB Legislative and Budget meeting, 3/25 IBB, 3/30 IBB

Ms. Retzer attended on Mar 21 Student Leaders meeting and talked about student engagement and new student recruitment. Discussions regarding Prom.

Mr. Illg attended on Mar 2 Homer High Site Council, Mar 18 Met with Mr. Peterson, Mar 21 Budget Meeting in Homer, Mar 25 visited Mr. Hayman at Tustumena School

Dr. Madden talked to stakeholders, people calling with questions and discussions.

Mr. Kelly attended on Mar 18 West Homer Elementary site council, each budget meeting, AASB meeting with legislators, Mar 31 unpacking priorities conversation about ESSER funding.

C. Committee Reports

Mr. Tauriainen reported that the Board Information Committee met earlier in the day and discussed their agenda items.

Ms. Cary reported that the Board Policy Review 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.

D. Board Work Session Report

Mr. Kelly reported that the board held work sessions entitled: Board Policy, 2021 Pandemic Update and FY 22 Budget Work Session.

He 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-K

Move to approve Consent Agenda items 10 B-K

Motion by Jason Tauriainen, 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, Virginia Morgan

Miss Retzer, Student Representative

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-K

Motion by Jason Tauriainen, 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, Virginia Morgan

Miss Retzer, Student Representative

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-K

Motion by Jason Tauriainen, 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, Virginia Morgan

Miss Retzer, Student Representative

D. Rescind Leave of Absence Request/Certified

Resolution: Move to approve the request to rescind a previously approved 2020-21 unpaid leave of absence

Move to approve Consent Agenda items 10 B-K

Motion by Jason Tauriainen, 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, Virginia Morgan

Miss Retzer, Student Representative

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-K

Motion by Jason Tauriainen, 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, Virginia Morgan

Miss Retzer, Student Representative

F. 2021-22 New Teacher Contract(s)

Resolution: Move to approve 2021-22 New Teacher Contract(s)

Move to approve Consent Agenda items 10 B-K

Motion by Jason Tauriainen, 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, Virginia Morgan

Miss Retzer, Student Representative

G. 2021-22 Tentative Administrator Contract(s)

Resolution: Move to approve the 2021-22 Tentative Administrator Contract(s)

Move to approve Consent Agenda items 10 B-K

Motion by Jason Tauriainen, 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, Virginia Morgan

Miss Retzer, Student Representative

H. 2021-22 Tentative Tenure Teacher Contract(s)

Resolution: Move to approve the 2021-22 Tentative Tenure Teacher Contract(s)

Move to approve Consent Agenda items 10 B-K

Motion by Jason Tauriainen, 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, Virginia Morgan

Miss Retzer, Student Representative

I. 2021-22 Tentative Non-Tenure Teacher Contract(s) and Tenure

Resolution: Move to approve the 2021-22 Tentative Non-Tenure Teacher Contract(s) and Tenure

Move to approve Consent Agenda items 10 B-K

Motion by Jason Tauriainen, 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, Virginia Morgan

Miss Retzer, Student Representative

J. 2021-22 Tentative Non-Tenure Teacher Contract(s)

Resolution: Move to approve the 2021-22 Tentative Non-Tenure Teacher Contract(s)

Move to approve Consent Agenda items 10 B-K

Motion by Jason Tauriainen, 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, Virginia Morgan

Miss Retzer, Student Representative

K. 2021-22 Tentative Board Meeting Dates

Resolution: Move to approve the 2021-2022 Tentative Board Meeting Dates

Move to approve Consent Agenda items 10 B-K

Motion by Jason Tauriainen, 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, Virginia Morgan

Miss Retzer, Student Representative

11. Action Items

A. BP 0410 Nondiscrimination in District Programs and Activities

Motion to approve BP 0410 Nondiscrimination in District Programs and Activities

Motion by Debbie Cary, 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

B. BP 0411 Service Animals

Motion to approve BP 0411 Service Animals

Motion by Penny Vadla, second by Virginia Morgan.

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

BP 4219 Whistleblower Protections

Motion to approve BP 4219 Whistleblower Protections

Motion by Debbie Cary, 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

D. AR 0411 Service Animals

Motion to approve AR 0411 Service Animals

Motion by Penny Vadla, second by Virginia Morgan.

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

E. E 0410(a) Nondiscrimination in District Programs and Activities

Motion to approve E 0410(a) Nondiscrimination in District Programs and Activities

Motion by Debbie Cary, 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

F. E 0411(a) Service Animal Access Request

Motion to approve E 0411(a) Service Animal Access Request

Motion by Penny Vadla, second by Matt Morse.

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

G. E 0411(b) Service Animal Registration Agreement

Motion to approve E 0411(b) Service Animal Registration Agreement

Motion by Jason Tauriainen, 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, Virginia Morgan

Miss Retzer, Student Representative

H. FY22 Updated Preliminary Budget 2021 4 5

Move to approve a total General Fund revenue budget of $131,403,890, which includes $48,000,000 from the Kenai Peninsula Borough. This will also require a use of $2,677,222 unassigned fund balance. A General Fund expenditure budget of $133,531,112 and a transfer to Food Service in the amount of $550,000 for total expenditures and transfers of $134,081,112. Board action to approve a $134,081,112 FY22 General Fund budget is requested.

Motion by Jason Tauriainen, 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, Virginia Morgan

Miss Retzer, Student Representative

12. First Reading of Policy Revisions

A.None

13. Public Presentations/Comments

A. Public Presentations/Comments Any Topic

Ms. Ann McCabe appreciated everyone's thoughts on budget. She congratulated administrators who are changing roles this Fall. Jenna Fabian, Eric Peterson, Tony Graham, Kari Dendurent. IBB Individuals are working very hard.

Ms. Tamra Wear appreciated the Library worker's week. She mentioned students who love coming to the library at Mountain View. On a personal note, she completed her survey for her son for next year. She appreciated the board for all of their hard work this year.

Ms. Ingrid Harrald appreciated the board for approving non-tenured teacher contracts. She feels very lucky to work for the district.

14. Board Comments

A. Board Comments

Miss Retzer congratulated Ms. Pearson for being the Golden Apple. Congratulated Linnaea Gossard and Maxwell Pfeiffenberger for their June Nelson awards. She appreciated the presentations and speakers.

Ms. Cary appreciated Ms. Pearson for her Golden Apple award. She appreciated Mr. Reese for his school report. She appreciated Mr. Dosko for his school report. She thanked Ingrid Harrald, Tamra Wear, Harrison Deveer. She encouraged everyone to fill out the enrollment survey. She appreciated National Library Day, Administrative Assistants, Paraprofessionals, Linnaea Gossard and Maxwell Pfeiffenberger. She appreciated Mr. Elam, Mr. Brighton, Ms. McCabe.

Mr. Illg appreciated staff members Mr. Scott Acres, Holly Alston, Gordon Pitzman, Marilyn Wythe, Dave Etzweiler, Eric Peterson and Kari Dendurent. He congratulated the Homer High School Hockey state champions. He thanked Mr. Harrison Deveer for his comments. He noted that moving forward it is important to treat each other with compassion, compromise, fairly and nicely.

Dr. Madden appreciated Ms. Pearson for her Golden Apple Award, he appreciated Mr. Reese and Mr. Dosko for their school reports. He thanked the KPB and Mayor Pierce. He thanked President Kelly for the great job he is doing. He thanked Mr. O'Brien for the progress on the Masks during sports activities outside.

Mrs. Vadla appreciated Mr. Reese and Mr. Vaughn Dosko for their school reports. Linnaea Gossard and Maxwell Pfeiffenberger for their June Nelson awards. Anne McCabe, Bill Elam and David Brighton. She appreciated Jennifer O'Brien, Leslie Fazio, Marcy Warren, Dan Marshall. She appreciated the ESSER funding and the KPB for working with the school board. She appreciated the finance department and those who worked on the budget and budget meetings. She appreciated Iris Wertz. Deanne Pearson for her Golden Apple. She congratulated Eric Peterson, Tony Graham and Kari Dendurent. She thanked district office administration. She echoed Mr. Illg about being kind. She appreciated Miss Retzer and Miss Davis for their synopsis' in the General Information packet.

Ms. Truesdell congratulated Linnaea Gossard and Maxwell Pfeiffenberger and Ms. Pearson on her Golden Apple Award. She mentioned the Masonic Award winners. She appreciated the school reports. She appreciated the budget and that she is learning to understand it.

Ms. Morgan congratulated Ms. Pearson for the Golden Apple Award. She appreciated the school reports. She thanked the staff and public for their comments. Mr. Elam, Ms. McCabe and Mr. Brighton. She appreciated Mr. Jones and Ms. Hayes for their budget presentations. She thanked all library workers and the number of staff members who are resigning and retiring.

Mr. Morse appreciated Ms. Pearson. She congratulated Linnaea Gossard and Maxwell Pfeiffenberger for the June Nelson Scholarships. He appreciated the District office team for their work on the Budget.

Mr. Kelly appreciated National Assistant Principal's week. He appreciated Debbie Poindexter, Marilyn Wythe, Gordon Pitzman, Scott Acres. He appreciated that they could offer contracts to staff. He encouraged everyone to sign up for a vaccine now that they are available. Fun fact for Mr. Jones-he has been a part of developing at least 34 school budgets.

15. Executive Session

A. Executive Session if needed

B. Adjourn Executive Session

16. Adjourn

A. Adjourn meeting

9:07 p.m.

Respectfully submitted,

Mr. John Kelly, President

Mr. Jason Tauriainen, Clerk

Submitted by Mrs. Lisa Gabriel

Administrative Secretary to the Board of Education