APPROVED 4-11-2022

Kenai Peninsula Borough School District

148 N. Binkley St., Soldotna, AK 99669

Board of Education Meeting Minutes Monday, March 14, 2022

Generated by Lisa Gabriel on Wednesday, March 16, 2022

1. Opening Activities

A. Call to Order

Ms. Cary called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m.

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

C. District Mission Statement

Mr. Morse read the district statement.

D. Roll Call

Debbie Cary, Zen Kelly(Zoom) Matt Morse, Jason Tauriainen, Penny Vadla, Virginia Morgan, Tim Daugharty, Jennifer Waller,

Patti Truesdell, absent

E. Approval of Agenda

The agenda was approved as presented.

F. Approval of Minutes Special Meeting 2-7-2022

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

G. Approval of Minutes 2-7-2022

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

2. Awards and Presentations

None

3. School Reports

A. Nikiski Middle Senior High, Mr. Shane Bostic

B. Nikolaevsk School, Mr. Mike Sellers

4. Student Board Representative Report

A. Student Board Representative Report

Student Representative Miss Neviya Reed provided the first Student Board Representative Report. She reported that February 12, 2022 she attended the AASB Legislative Fly-In. She attended the youth advocacy institute. She learned how to offer a better public testimony. Monday and Tuesday she got to go to the Capitol building. She was introduced at the House of Representatives floor session by Representative Vance. She and Olivia Ferguson visited with the Governor and Representative Vance by themselves. She and Olivia Ferguson had the chance to serve as Senate Pages. She had an amazing time. She presented two resolutions at the work session today and is excited to bring them forward.

5. Student Presentations/Comments (Any topic)

A. Student Presentations/Comments (Any topic)

Ms. Olivia Ferguson shared her experiences with the school board. She noted that the time on the agenda is the time for Students to speak.

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

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

Ms. Cary called a brief at ease at 7:00 p.m.
Ms. Cary called the meeting back to order at 7:09 p.m.

Joseph Hausler spoke regarding counselors.
Tamra Wear spoke regarding the Educators Rising presentation in January. She appreciated the foreign language teachers in the district.
Barbara Ralston appreciated Mr. Morse, Ms. Truesdell, Mr. Holland and Ms. Dendurent for taking part in their Love of Reading program at Mt. View Elementary. She has a passion for the Bike Rodeo.

7. Hearing of Delegations

None

8. Communications and Petitions

A. Mr. Holland

Mr. Holland reported on the Love of Reading at Mr. View Elementary with Ms. Barbara Ralston. He visited Soldotna High School and spoke to a class. He was invited by Destiny and spoke about being the Superintendent. He appreciated the school reports. He appreciated the students who presented tonight. He provided a quarterly update to the Kenai Peninsula Borough on March 1. Changes to the mitigation plan went into effect on March 4. Early Release survey received 1800 responses. The revised Calendars have been released and are based on snow make up days. The Vacation day on April 18 is now a school/work day. Budget meetings were held at three schools and one zoom meeting. He noted support of SB 220-Retirment and SB 272 and SB 273-Increasing the BSA ad Inflation proofing the BSA. He testified on SB 225 in Senate Finance this morning. He attended the legislative fly in a couple of weeks ago. He spoke to 27 legislators while he was in Juneau.

9. 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 teacher resignations. He asked the school district to listen to the teacher asks. He noted that many educators have already made up their mind that they are leaving. Please listen to all of the educator voice that you can.
Ms. Susanna Litwiniak, KPESA president, she appreciated the presentations tonight from the schools. She appreciates the student portion on the agenda. It is wonderful to hear what teachers are doing. She feels education may be in crisis right now. Everyone who is working in the district is a hero right now. She echoed what Mr. Erfurth Said.
Mr. Bill Elam, Kenai Peninsula Borough Assembly, he has had a busy month. Only one assembly meeting this month. A group went to Juneau. They talked about finances and schools. He is looking forward to the budget conversations. The bond presentations today showed some big numbers. They are doing reapportionment with Mr. Tauriainen, Ms. Morgan and Ms. Cary.

10. Superintendent's Report

A. Mr. Holland

Mr. Holland reported on the following items:
He celebrated the Homer Boys Basketball team going to state. It has been 18 years since they went to stat. KCHS girls and Ninilchik boys baskeball will go to state. Ninilchik boys basketball has been undefeated. High school nordic ski State was in Fairbanks. KCHS Girls received the GPA 4.0 award and also received the Sportsmanship Award. KCHS Boys won state and also received the 3.9 GPA award. He noted that K-Beach Elementary Teacher, Jason Daniel received the National Science Foundation's Presidential Award for Excellence in Mathematics and Science Teaching (PAEMST) award. Nikolaevsk teacher, Billeen Carlson was named 2022 Alaska Society for Technology in Education teacher of the year. First place winners for ASTE IDidaContest, Students, Chiron Cross, Seward Elementary, Johnathan Berrera Remote Learning Program(redoubt Elementary) and Sara DeVolld, Connections Homeschool. He celebrated Nikki Stein, Remote Learning Program Primary Teacher for iDidaThing 3D Printing: Concept to Design to Product. Student Koda Poulin was nominated to both the U.S Naval Academy and the U.S. Military Academy. He appreciated Kelly King and Nicole Murphy and noted that this is the first time in the history of the SIT Program (19 years) that each region will have a local Liaison presence. He noted that there have been many school administrator interviews. He noted the following principal interviews and hires: Kenai Alt-Kyle Mcfall, Chapman- Eric Hart (current Port Graham principal), Skyview- Shonia Werner (current AP), Connections-Doug Hayman, Student Support Services Coordinator- Josh Brantley (current behavior program teacher), Paul Banks-Sean Campbell (current high school English teacher), RCA-Shae Nash, Ninilichik was reopened, Director of Student Support Services will likely be closed this week. Skyview will be setting up AP interviews soon, Port Graham will need to be opened.

11. Reports

A. January Finance Reports 2022-3-14

Ms. Hayes presented the January Finance Reports 2022-3-14.

B. Board Reports

Ms. Morgan attended AASB Fly-in, Feb 11-16. Attended Feb 23 and Mar 2 KPB reapportionment meeting, Feb 24 went to Seward and visited schools. She attended the Seward Budget meeting.
Mr. Morse on Feb 8 he attended the ABC Site Council Feb 23 he attended the KCHS Budget meeting, Feb 28 at Mt View Love of Reading.
Ms. Vadla on Feb 15 AASB Board Sustainability Committee, Mar 4 she testified on School Bond Debt reimbursement, on Mar 5 she testified on the Operational Budget, on Mar 11 she attended the AASB Advocacy Meeting, she also attended the Title 6 Advisory meeting Feb 23.
Mr. Kelly attended the Feb 15 Homer Budget Forum. On Feb 22 he attended the Chapman principal interviews and a zoom with AASB Meet Legislative Delegation. He attended the Feb 28 the Paul Banks principal interviews.
Mr. Tauriainen attended the KPB Reapportionment committee on Mar 2 and attended the Nikiski North Star Intermural Basketball on Feb 25.
Ms. Waller attended the KPBSD and KPB Joint Budget meeting on Feb 1. She attended the AASB Zoom webinar on Feb 6 and visited Ninilchik School on Feb 2.
Mr. Daugharty attended the interview day at Homer Middle School, he attended the KPBSD budget meeting virtually at the Kenai meeting. He attended the KPSAA meeting. At the End of quarter inservice he visited the schools and visited with teachers.
Ms. Cary attended the site council meeting at Ninilchik school on Jan 25 and attended the reapportionment meeting Jan 23 and Feb 2. She also attended the AASB Fly-in in February.

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

Ms. Cary reported that the board held work sessions entitled: Board Policy, K-5 Math Adoption, Legislative Bills, Finance, Student Council Resolutions. He gave a brief recap of each session. All members present at the meeting, attended the work sessions.

12. Consent Agenda

A. Approval of Consent Agenda

Resolution: Move to approve Consent Agenda items 10 B-I

Move to approve Consent Agenda items 10 B-I

Motion by Matt Morse, second by Jason Tauriainen.

Final Resolution: Motion Carried

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

Neviya Reed, Advisory Vote Yes

B. 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-I

Motion by Matt Morse, second by Jason Tauriainen.

Final Resolution: Motion Carried

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

Neviya Reed, Advisory Vote Yes

C. 2021-22 New Teacher Contract(s)

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

Move to approve Consent Agenda items 10 B-I

Motion by Matt Morse, second by Jason Tauriainen.

Final Resolution: Motion Carried

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

Neviya Reed, Advisory Vote Yes

D. 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-I

Motion by Matt Morse, second by Jason Tauriainen.

Final Resolution: Motion Carried

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

Neviya Reed, Advisory Vote Yes

E. 2022-23 New Administrator Contract(s)

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

Move to approve Consent Agenda items 10 B-I

Motion by Matt Morse, second by Jason Tauriainen.

Final Resolution: Motion Carried

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

Neviya Reed, Advisory Vote Yes

F. 2022-23 New Teacher Contract(s)

Resolution: Move to approve 2022-23 New Teacher Contract(s)

Move to approve Consent Agenda items 10 B-I

Motion by Matt Morse, second by Jason Tauriainen.

Final Resolution: Motion Carried

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

Neviya Reed, Advisory Vote Yes

G. 2022-23 Tentative Non-Tenure Teacher Contract(s)

Resolution: Move to approve the 2022-23 Tentative Non-Tenure Teacher Contract(s)

Move to approve Consent Agenda items 10 B-I

Motion by Matt Morse, second by Jason Tauriainen.

Final Resolution: Motion Carried

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

Neviya Reed, Advisory Vote Yes

H. 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-I

Motion by Matt Morse, second by Jason Tauriainen.

Final Resolution: Motion Carried

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

Neviya Reed, Advisory Vote Yes

I. 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-I

Motion by Matt Morse, second by Jason Tauriainen.

Final Resolution: Motion Carried

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

Neviya Reed, Advisory Vote Yes

13. Action Items

Action, First Reading of Board Policy: A. AR 1330 Use of School Facilities and Properties.

Johna Beech spoke as a long time swimmer. She updated the board regarding the policy rate change back in 2018. She is a member of Master Swimmer group. She had questions regarding swim team and the difference for adults.
Tara Reimer from the Seward Sealife Center spoke regarding the policy.
Angie Brennen spoke regarding the policy from the Master Swimmers.
Jesse Bjorkman spoke regarding the policy and using facilities. Engage the public to use our facilities and buildings, not just to capture revenue.

Move to pull AR 1330 Use of School Facilities and Properties from first reading and send it back to policy committee for additional work.

Motion by Virginia Morgan, second by Penny Vadla.

Final Resolution: Motion Carried

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

Neviya Reed, Advisory Vote Yes

B. AR 6153 School-Sponsored Trips

Move to approve AR 6153 School-Sponsored Trips.

Motion by Matt Morse, second by Virginia Morgan.

Final Resolution: Motion Carried

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

Neviya Reed, Advisory Vote Yes

14. First Reading of Policy Revisions

A. BP 3511 Energy Conservation

The Board was presented a first reading of Board Policy BP 3511 Energy Conservation.

15. Public Presentations/Comments

A. Public Presentations/Comments Any Topic

Ms. Billeen Carlson spoke about feelings.
Ms. Ingrid Harrald on Zoom spoke regarding counselors.
Ms. Johna Beech appreciated the board for their work.
Mr. Josh Yeh spoke regarding HB 220.
Mr. Jesse Bjorkman spoke regarding funding.

16. Board Comments

A. Board Comments

Ms. Morgan appreciated everyone this evening. She is appreciative to have Zoom as an option. She loved hearing about the outdoor education program from Nikiski, she appreciated Billeen Carlson and the Nikolaevsk school report. She attended a library conference. She has a new appreciation for Paul Marks for gamification as a motivator at conferences. She appreciated Jason Daniels and his award. She acknowledged Cooper Harris at Seward Middle School.
Mr. Kelly pointed out the resignations. He is concerned with the number. He noted that it has been difficult. He appreciated Ms. Gabriel on her retirement in July.
Mr. Morse proposed a field table with a freezer and grill. He spoke regarding oil exports in Alaska.
Ms. Waller appreciated everyone here. She appreciated the student reports during the day in committees and work session. She appreciated Mr. Bjorkman for the outdoor program. She appreciated Mr. Seller for his school report. I will fail forward was a statement she took from the report. She appreciated Ingrid Harrald and her testimony. She wants to hear from teachers.
Ms. Reed appreciated the students at Nikiski for sharing their great talents tonight. She appreciated Ms. Harrald for helping out in schools. She appreciated Mr. . She appreciated Olivia Ferguson for the first student to use the student testimony time. She encouraged other students to come out to meetings. She took away from the fly in that it has been years since the legislators have been in school. So student should use their voice. She attended the ASAAG as the Region representative. She will attend the conference in Kodiak. She appreciates Mr. John Campbell on leaving his positions and will move to a principal position.
Mrs. Vadla appreciated Mr. Bostic and Mr. Sellers for their school reports. She appreciated Mr. Jason Daniels for his Presidential Award in Math and Science. She appreciated Billeen Carlson as the ASTE teacher of the year. She recognized the BB Regional tournament champs. Ninilchik, Kenai Girls, Homer Boys, and Region Cheer 3A champions Kenai High School. She appreciated Amos in IT for developing the new website. She appreciated the student representatives to the board. She appreciated Neviya for her conservation efforts with the recycling resolution. Resignations: Natalie Jones. Appreciated Tom Nelson and Kevin Lyon. She appreciated everyone who testified this evening. She appreciated Nicole and Kelly for being here tonight. And Cadence. She mentioned that the June Nelson Scholarship opens April 1st and is open to all Seniors. She appreciated Joseph Housler.
Mr. Tauriainen appreciated Nikiski school report. He would like support for HB 272 and HB 273. Advocacy is important. Regarding teacher comments, there are some things that we can control. He wants to focus on inspiring teachers to teach.
Mr. Daugharty appreciated the board and the audience. He is excited about the outdoor education, CTE and Science in the classroom. He said that the board is listening.

17. Executive Session

A. Executive Session if needed

B. Adjourn Executive Session

18. Adjourn

A. Adjourn meeting

At 9:21 p.m. Ms. Cary adjourned the meeting.

Respectfully submitted,

Mr. John Kelly, President

Mr. Jason Tauriainen, Clerk

Submitted by Mrs. Lisa Gabriel

Administrative Secretary to the Board of Education