APPROVED 2-7-2022

Kenai Peninsula Borough School District

148 N. Binkley St., Soldotna, AK 99669

Board of Education Meeting Minutes Monday, January 10, 2022

Generated by Lisa Gabriel on Thursday, January 13, 2022

1. Opening Activities

A. Call to Order

Mr. Kelly called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m.

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

C. District Mission Statement

Ms. Waller read the District’s mission statement.

D. Roll Call
Members present
Debbie Cary, Zen Kelly, Matt Morse (Zoom), Penny Vadla, Patti Truesdell, Virginia Morgan, Tim Daugharty, Jennifer Waller, Jason Tauriainen, Neviya Reed, student representative

E. Approval of Agenda

The agenda was approved with no changes.

Item 11 (c) Cancel Academic Year 2021-2022 NSBA Membership

Add Item 11 (c) Cancel Academic Year 2021-2022 NSBA Membership as an action item.

Motion by Matt Morse, second by Patti Truesdell.

Final Resolution: Motion Failed

Yes: Matt Morse, Jason Tauriainen, Patti Truesdell, Jennifer Waller

No: Debbie Cary, Zen Kelly, Penny Vadla, Virginia Morgan, Tim Daugharty

F. Approval of Minutes December 6, 2021

The minutes from the December 6, 2021 meeting were approved as printed.

2. Awards and Presentations

A. None

3. School Reports

A. Educators Rising-Emanuela Pokryfki

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

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

Dr. Shawn Bultsma spoke regarding school counselors
Mary Crann spoke regarding parent and grandparent involvement
Missy Dunning spoke regarding parent involvement in schools
Jesse Bjorkman spoke regarding mitigation plans and being out of work with no symptoms

5. Hearing of Delegations

A.None

6. Communications and Petitions

A. Mr. Holland

Mr. Holland reported on the following items: He appreciated Emanuel Pokrifki for her presentation. He appreciated Ashley Dahlman and Elia Ortiz Diez for sharing. He appreciated Dr. Shawn Bulstma's work and presentation. He attended the Industry Outlook Forum in Kenai last week hosted by KPED. The personal highlight was about the positives of students in the District. He met with Cheryl Siemers with Kenai Peninsula College. Mr. Eric Pederson has been in contact with the University of Wisconsin, Eau Claire regarding student teachers coming to the Kenai Peninsula. He met former Jason Bickling the Seward Community Director. Proms will be held this year in schools. He and Mr. Lyons met with the KPB Mayor Pierce and administration about the Soldotna Reconfiguration. He met with Mayor Pierce and Ms. Hayes regarding budgets. Three Early release days were added to the third quarter of this school year. He will have his Quarterly Update to the KPB Assembly on January 18th.

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. Nathan Erfurth, KPEA president, spoke regarding his priorities. He noted that we need to be cautious with Omicron. Mr. Jesse Bjorkman was featured by Outdoor education, a New York Times article. His primary focus is the retention of fantastic people. There are major concerns about educators not wanting to come back to work. He encouraged the school board to remove the roadblocks to help teachers want to stay here. Keeping local homegrown educators is always best. We want to keep those who are already here. Early release Fridays are great for teachers and will have excellent benefits. Roadblocks for parent engagement in schools are often their work schedules. Early childhood programs are fantastic and he would like to keep them going.

Mr. Bill Elam, Kenai Peninsula Borough Assembly, spoke he joined the work sessions today. He has heard the KPB and KPBSD working together this year. Making progress. He is looking forward to the budget. He appreciates the mitigation plans.

Ms. Susanna LaRock(Lidwiniak), KPESA president, spoke appreciated the Educators Rising presentation. She appreciated Dr. Shawn Bultsma for speaking about Social and Emotional Learning. She appreciated Mary Crann for mentioning the need for parent involvement. She believes that every person has a gift to share in a school. All of us are working together to be sure that all student's needs are met. She appreciated Jesse Bjorkman for being an amazing teacher. She echoed Mr. Erfurth about retention. Support staff in KPBSD have had 50 resignations since the last day of school last year. We need to keep the people that we have here now. It is crucial that employees feel valued by their employers. People are leaving because they are finding other opportunities.

8. Superintendent's Report

A. Mr. Holland

Mr. Holland appreciated Jesse Bjorkman for the article. He appreciated Mr. Elam, Mr. Erfurth, and Ms. LaRock for being here. Positives that occurred before the break: The students in transition program, Credit Union One, KPB Employees, Kenai Rotary, Kenai Builders Association, Kenai Peninsula Association of Realtors. Selena Payment, Matt Brown, and Heather Love for their generous donations. He appreciated Kelly King and Nicole Murphy. Administrative contracts are up this meeting for approval. In February all teacher tenured and non-tenured contracts will come before the board. Human Resources has started a new recruitment campaign at the Ted Stevens International Airport. He appreciated Nate Crabtree and Pegge Erkeneff for that. He appreciated the administrative retirees. We will be setting up the hiring process for those positions. He appreciated Pegge Erkeneff and wishes her well on her retirement. He celebrated students and their competitions as well as concerts and drama productions. He appreciated Eric Soderquist for getting the Emergency Connectivity Fund Grant ready to go. He appreciated Jordan Chilson for his role in navigating through the outage. The CDC protocols have changed and the District will update its mitigation plan. The staff of KPBSD has done incredible work keeping schools up and running. He appreciated the district office staff for their part this year.

9. Reports

A. November Finance Reports 2022-1-10

Ms. Hayes provided the board with the November Finance Report.

B. December Finance Reports 2022-1-10

Ms. Hayes provided the board with the December Finance Report.

C. Second Quarter Budget Transfer Report 2022-1-10

Ms. Hayes presented the budget transfer report for various schools and departments within the District during the second quarter of FY21

B. Board Reports

Ms. Truesdell reported that on Dec 7 she attended the ABC Site-based council, Dec 8 Kaleidoscope budget meeting, Dec 9 K-Beach Site Council meeting, She completed the Title IX Canvas computer class.
Ms. Morgan, Dec 17 she called in for the Cooper Landing Christmas play, Dec 27 met with Casey Warner from Seward Happy Youth Program and Educational Resources.
Mrs. Vadla, Dec 14 met with AASB sustainability committee. She has visited schools and delivered cookies. She visited Skyview and met with Jill DuFloth. She visited River City Academy.
Mr. Tauriainen, visited Nikiski Northstar as Santa's sleigh driver in the Firetruck.
Mr. Kelly, on Dec 9 presented at the new superintendent academy. They discussed superintendent and board relations. It was set up by form KPBSD Superintendent Mr. Sean Dusek.

C. Committee Reports

Ms. Cary reported that the Board Policy Review Committee met earlier in the day and discussed their agenda items.
Mrs. Vadla reported that the Board Information Committee met earlier in the day and discussed their agenda items.
Mr. Tauriainen 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, Assessment Report, Board of Education Governance Handbook Review, Soldotna School Reconfiguration, 2022 State and Federal Legislative Priorities, and Finance 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

Move to approve Consent Agenda items 10 B. Outside Agency and KPBSD Personnel Approval, C. **Revised Resolution 21-22-1 Gaming Permits - Designating Primary & Alternate Members 2021-10-4, D. Leave of Absence Request/Certified, E. 2021-22 New Teacher Contract(s), F. 2021-22 Temporary Retired Teacher Contract(s), G. 2021-22 Long-Term Substitute Teacher Contract(s), H. 2022-23 Tentative Administrator Contract(s)

Motion by Penny Vadla, second by Virginia Morgan.

Final Resolution: Motion Carried

Yes: Debbie Cary, Zen Kelly, Matt Morse, Jason Tauriainen, Penny Vadla, Patti Truesdell, Virginia Morgan, Tim Daugharty, Jennifer Waller

Advisory vote: Neviya Reed, student representative, Yes

B. Outside Agency and KPBSD Personnel Approval

Resolution: Approve credentials of KPBSD School Nurses and trainers from outside organizations, such as the Lee Shore Center (Central Peninsula) and R.E.C. (Homer area). The presenters are highly trained and assist teachers in providing students with information and resources about sensitive topics.

Move to approve Consent Agenda items 10 B. Outside Agency and KPBSD Personnel Approval, C. **Revised Resolution 21-22-1 Gaming Permits - Designating Primary & Alternate Members 2021-10-4, D. Leave of Absence Request/Certified, E. 2021-22 New Teacher Contract(s), F. 2021-22 Temporary Retired Teacher Contract(s), G. 2021-22 Long-Term Substitute Teacher Contract(s), H. 2022-23 Tentative Administrator Contract(s)

Motion by Penny Vadla, second by Virginia Morgan.

Final Resolution: Motion Carried

Yes: Debbie Cary, Zen Kelly, Matt Morse, Jason Tauriainen, Penny Vadla, Patti Truesdell, Virginia Morgan, Tim Daugharty, Jennifer Waller

Advisory vote: Neviya Reed, student representative, Yes

C. **Revised Resolution 21-22-1 Gaming Permits - Designating Primary & Alternate Members 2021-10-4

Resolution: Move to approve the Gaming Permits - Designating Primary & Alternate Members, through Resolution 21-22-1 as presented.

Move to approve Consent Agenda items 10 B. Outside Agency and KPBSD Personnel Approval, C. **Revised Resolution 21-22-1 Gaming Permits - Designating Primary & Alternate Members 2021-10-4, D. Leave of Absence Request/Certified, E. 2021-22 New Teacher Contract(s), F. 2021-22 Temporary Retired Teacher Contract(s), G. 2021-22 Long-Term Substitute Teacher Contract(s), H. 2022-23 Tentative Administrator Contract(s)

Motion by Penny Vadla, second by Virginia Morgan.

Final Resolution: Motion Carried

Yes: Debbie Cary, Zen Kelly, Matt Morse, Jason Tauriainen, Penny Vadla, Patti Truesdell, Virginia Morgan, Tim Daugharty, Jennifer Waller

Advisory vote: Neviya Reed, student representative, Yes

D. 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. Outside Agency and KPBSD Personnel Approval, C. **Revised Resolution 21-22-1 Gaming Permits - Designating Primary & Alternate Members 2021-10-4, D. Leave of Absence Request/Certified, E. 2021-22 New Teacher Contract(s), F. 2021-22 Temporary Retired Teacher Contract(s), G. 2021-22 Long-Term Substitute Teacher Contract(s), H. 2022-23 Tentative Administrator Contract(s)

Motion by Penny Vadla, second by Virginia Morgan.

Final Resolution: Motion Carried

Yes: Debbie Cary, Zen Kelly, Matt Morse, Jason Tauriainen, Penny Vadla, Patti Truesdell, Virginia Morgan, Tim Daugharty, Jennifer Waller

Advisory vote: Neviya Reed, student representative, Yes

E. 2021-22 New Teacher Contract(s)

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

Move to approve Consent Agenda items 10 B. Outside Agency and KPBSD Personnel Approval, C. **Revised Resolution 21-22-1 Gaming Permits - Designating Primary & Alternate Members 2021-10-4, D. Leave of Absence Request/Certified, E. 2021-22 New Teacher Contract(s), F. 2021-22 Temporary Retired Teacher Contract(s), G. 2021-22 Long-Term Substitute Teacher Contract(s), H. 2022-23 Tentative Administrator Contract(s)

Motion by Penny Vadla, second by Virginia Morgan.

Final Resolution: Motion Carried

Yes: Debbie Cary, Zen Kelly, Matt Morse, Jason Tauriainen, Penny Vadla, Patti Truesdell, Virginia Morgan, Tim Daugharty, Jennifer Waller

Advisory vote: Neviya Reed, student representative, Yes

F. 2021-22 Temporary Retired Teacher Contract(s)

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

Move to approve Consent Agenda items 10 B. Outside Agency and KPBSD Personnel Approval, C. **Revised Resolution 21-22-1 Gaming Permits - Designating Primary & Alternate Members 2021-10-4, D. Leave of Absence Request/Certified, E. 2021-22 New Teacher Contract(s), F. 2021-22 Temporary Retired Teacher Contract(s), G. 2021-22 Long-Term Substitute Teacher Contract(s), H. 2022-23 Tentative Administrator Contract(s)

Motion by Penny Vadla, second by Virginia Morgan.

Final Resolution: Motion Carried

Yes: Debbie Cary, Zen Kelly, Matt Morse, Jason Tauriainen, Penny Vadla, Patti Truesdell, Virginia Morgan, Tim Daugharty, Jennifer Waller

Advisory vote: Neviya Reed, student representative, Yes

G. 2021-22 Long-Term Substitute Teacher Contract(s)

Resolution: Move to approve long-term substitute teacher contract(s)

Move to approve Consent Agenda items 10 B. Outside Agency and KPBSD Personnel Approval, C. **Revised Resolution 21-22-1 Gaming Permits - Designating Primary & Alternate Members 2021-10-4, D. Leave of Absence Request/Certified, E. 2021-22 New Teacher Contract(s), F. 2021-22 Temporary Retired Teacher Contract(s), G. 2021-22 Long-Term Substitute Teacher Contract(s), H. 2022-23 Tentative Administrator Contract(s)

Motion by Penny Vadla, second by Virginia Morgan.

Final Resolution: Motion Carried

Yes: Debbie Cary, Zen Kelly, Matt Morse, Jason Tauriainen, Penny Vadla, Patti Truesdell, Virginia Morgan, Tim Daugharty, Jennifer Waller

Advisory vote: Neviya Reed, student representative, Yes

H. 2022-23 Tentative Administrator Contract(s)

Resolution: Move to approve the 2022-23 Tentative Administrator Contract(s)

Move to approve Consent Agenda items 10 B. Outside Agency and KPBSD Personnel Approval, C. **Revised Resolution 21-22-1 Gaming Permits - Designating Primary & Alternate Members 2021-10-4, D. Leave of Absence Request/Certified, E. 2021-22 New Teacher Contract(s), F. 2021-22 Temporary Retired Teacher Contract(s), G. 2021-22 Long-Term Substitute Teacher Contract(s), H. 2022-23 Tentative Administrator Contract(s)

Motion by Penny Vadla, second by Virginia Morgan.

Final Resolution: Motion Carried

Yes: Debbie Cary, Zen Kelly, Matt Morse, Jason Tauriainen, Penny Vadla, Patti Truesdell, Virginia Morgan, Tim Daugharty, Jennifer Waller

Advisory vote: Neviya Reed, student representative, Yes

11. Action Items

A. BP 3513.3 Tobacco-Free Schools-Tobacco Use

Move to approve BP 3513.3 Tobacco-Free Schools-Tobacco Use.

Motion by Debbie Cary, second by Penny Vadla.

Final Resolution: Motion Carried

Yes: Debbie Cary, Zen Kelly, Matt Morse, Jason Tauriainen, Penny Vadla, Patti Truesdell, Virginia Morgan, Tim Daugharty, Jennifer Waller

Advisory vote: Neviya Reed, student representative, Yes

B. BP 3541.1 School-Related Trips

Move to approve BP 3541.1 School-Related Trips.

Motion by Debbie Cary, second by Jennifer Waller.

Final Resolution: Motion Carried

Yes: Debbie Cary, Zen Kelly, Matt Morse, Jason Tauriainen, Penny Vadla, Patti Truesdell, Virginia Morgan, Tim Daugharty, Jennifer Waller

Advisory vote: Neviya Reed, student representative, Yes

12. First Reading of Policy Revisions

A. **Revised BB 9323 Meeting Conduct

The Board was presented with the first reading of Board Policy **Revised BB 9323 Meeting Conduct.

B. BP 0410.1 Title IX and Title IX Personnel

The Board was presented with the first reading of Board Policy BP 0410.1 Title IX and Title IX Personnel.

13. Public Presentations/Comments

Mary Crann appreciated the board comments and support for teachers in the KPBSD.
Ingrid Harrald appreciated the acknowledgment about the Homer weather and communications. She appreciated Melissa Linton.
Mike Williams appreciated Mr. DeVolld and noted that he was proud of him for the Blue Ribbon Schools Award at Soldotna Montessori School. He noted the waitlist for enrollment into the school.
Kelly King noted the new Homeless Liaison in Homer and advertisement for Seward. She appreciated Kenai Peninsula Builders Association, Kenai Peninsula Association of Realtors, The Kenai Peninsula Borough employees, Credit Union I, and the Kenai Rotary.

14. Board Comments

Ms. Waller enjoyed the work sessions from the day. She appreciated her fellow board members. She enjoyed the Educators Rising presentations. She appreciated Dr. Shawn Bultsma's comments regarding the multi-tier approach. She appreciated Ms. Dunning. She noted that we are headed in the right direction with the Mitigation Plan. She is excited to be a part of the team.
Ms. Truesdell appreciated President Kelly and Superintendent Holland. She appreciated Dr. Shawn Bultsma. She is happy about the return of proms in our schools. She wished Jesse Bjorkman well. She appreciated Mr. Erfurth and Ms. LaRock. She appreciated Mr. Elam and Ms. Erkeneff. She appreciated the information about the Soldotna reconfiguration. She appreciated the board and noted that it was a good meeting.
Ms. Morgan appreciated Emanuela, Ashley, and Elia for their presentation. She appreciated the school counselors for coming to testify.
Miss Reed appreciated Ashley and Elia for their student voices. She appreciated school counselors. Student voice will start again and students should look for an email. It will start again on January 24th.
Mr. Morse appreciated the presenters. He appreciated the board members who supported his motion to amend the agenda.
Ms. Cary appreciated Jessica Scogin and Eric Pederson for the Assessment report earlier in the day. She is looking forward to AK Stars as a new method of testing. She recognized assembly President Johnson. She appreciated Mr. Elam. She appreciated Ms. Hayes for her reports. She appreciated Mr. Lyons and Mr. Holland for their presentation of the reconfiguration of the Soldotna schools. She appreciated Emanuela, Elia, and Ashley for the Educators Rising presentation. She appreciated Dr. Shawn Bultsma. She noted that getting parents involved is important. She wished Jesse Bjorkman well. She appreciates Susanna LaRock Whitlitiak. She appreciated Ms. Erkeneff and Mr. Crabtree's recruiting campaign. She appreciated the organizations that donated to the Students in Transition program.
Ms. Vadla appreciated Dr. Shawn Bultsma. She appreciated Jesse Bjorkman. She appreciated Emanuela, Elia, and Ashley for the Educators Rising presentation. She appreciated Jessica Scogin, Eric Pederson, and Cindy McKibbon for the Assessment Report. She appreciated Ms. Erkeneff and Mr. Crabtree for their recruitment campaign at the Ted Stevens International Airport. She noted the retirements of Jill DuFloth, Thomas Gray, and Dawn Edwards-Smith. She appreciated Jordan Chilson. She welcomed the new teacher Erin Peters. She appreciated the extra early release dates. She noted that staff retention is important. She appreciated Kevin Lyon, Clayton Holland, and Mayor Pierce for working together. She appreciates the membership with AASB and NSBA. She appreciated everyone who attended the meetings during the day and tonight.
Mr. Tauriainen appreciated the presenters and those who spoke tonight. He congratulated Mr. Bjorkman for the publication in the New York Times. He appreciated Simon Grineer won the state title. He appreciates the opportunity to be on this board.
Mr. Daugharty appreciated the Christmas programs being back in schools. He appreciated the Educators Rising presentation. Ms. Erkeneff and Mr. Crabtree for their campaign. He appreciates this board and administration.
Mr. Kelly appreciated the Educators Rising presentation. He appreciates homegrown educators. He appreciated Ms. Hayes for her presentations. He appreciates the borough for its budget support. He reminded the board that they govern as one. He noted the meetings tomorrow at the planning session.

15. Executive Session

A. Executive Session if needed

No executive session was needed.

B. Adjourn Executive Session

16. Adjourn

A. Adjourn meeting

Mr. Kelly adjourned the meeting at 8:00 p.m.

Respectfully submitted,

Mr. John Kelly, President

Mr. Jason Tauriainen, Clerk

Submitted by Mrs. Lisa Gabriel

Administrative Secretary to the Board of Education