APPROVED 4-11-2022

Board of Education Information Committee Meeting (Monday, March 14, 2022)

Generated by Lisa Gabriel on Thursday, March 31, 2022

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

1. Board Information Committee

A. Call to Order

Ms. Vadla called the meeting to order at a.m.

B. Roll Call

Members Present: Jason Tauriainen, Zen Kelly, Penny Vadla, Virginia Morgan, Olivia Ferguson, student representative
Members Absent:

C. Approval of Notes 2-7-2022

The notes from the 2-7-2022 meeting were approved as printed.

D. Student Representative Update

Miss Olivia Ferguson, student representative gave an update to the committee. She shared her experiences in Juneau. She noted that she met with many legislators and had a mock testimony experience. She mentioned that the Governor is tall. She mentioned her experiences on the page session. She shared that she took pictures on the Senate Floor. She noted that the Ninilchik boys basketball are going to state.

E. AASB Legislative Fly-in Update

Ms. Erkeneff appreciated the board members who traveled to Juneau. March 19-22 legislative fly-in. She will prepare a new packet for the group. Ms. Morgan asked for a short list of bills that they would advocate for in the legislature. Possibly share with parents with talking points. Posted and shared on the website.
Ms. Vadla updated the committee on active legislation. Mr. Tauriainen asked administration to provide a list of bills that they should focus on. Mr. Holland gave a brief update for the board regarding a few bills moving through the legislature now pertaining to education.

F. Adjourn

Ms. Vadla adjourned the meeting at 11:39 a.m.