APPROVED 5-2-2022

Kenai Peninsula Borough School District

148 N. Binkley St., Soldotna, AK 99669

Board of Education Meeting Minutes Monday, April 11, 2022

Generated by Lisa Gabriel on Monday, April 18, 2022

1. Opening Activities

A. Call to Order

Mr. Kelly called the meeting to order at 6:03 p.m.

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

C. District Mission Statement

Ms. Truesdell read the district mission statement.

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

Members Absent

Jennifer Waller

E. Approval of Agenda

The agenda was approved as presented.

F. Approval of Minutes 3-14-2022

The minutes from the 3-14-2022 meeting were approved

2. Awards and Presentations

A. None

3. School Reports

A. Marathon School, Ms. Melissa Linton

B. Fireweed Academy, Mr. Todd Hindman

4. Student Board Representative Report

A. Student Board Representative Report

Student Representative Miss Neviya Reed provided the Student Board Representative Report. She attended district wide mass band in Homer. 95 students attended. She has been helping to prepare the delegates from Homer High School for the AASG in Kodiak. May 11, 2022 is the district student council meeting. There are 36 days and counting until graduation.

5. Student Presentations/Comments (Any topic)

A. Student Presentations/Comments (Any topic)

Olivia Ferguson spoke regarding students speaking at a school board meeting.

Hannah Engle appreciated everyone who is involved with the criminal justice at Marathon school.

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

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

Tamra Wear appreciated school librarian week and her visit to California.

Jenna Fabian celebrated her connections with the KPBSD.

Sarge Truesdell appreciated the staff and students at Soldotna High School. He appreciated the school board.

Paul Marks appreciated the school board.

Nicole Lyke spoke regarding elementary school counselors.

Emily Alvey appreciated the work of the school board and their policy change on the tobacco policy. It is making a huge change with students.

7. Hearing of Delegations

None

8. Communications and Petitions

A. Mr. Holland

Mr. Holland reported on the following items:

He appreciated Melissa Linton, Emily Alvey, Jennifer Durks-Anderson and Todd Hindman for their school reports. He recognized the students in the room.

Two weeks ago he was in Juneau-Advocating on behalf of our schools and all schools in Alaska. He provided testimony on SB 225-an Act Relating to a Paraprofessional Training Program to Senate Education, HB 272 and HB 273 to House Finance. He submitted a Letter of Support for SB 60 regarding mental health and a letter of support for HB 108 regarding career and technical legislation. Clarion Article on Legislative Priorities. KSRM article on legislative priorities. K-Beach Elementary Site Council hosted Senator Micciche. Seward Site Council members have been very active and submitted a resolution supporting funding. Kevin Lyon also testified House Finance Committee on Friday 3/25, regarding State-Aid for School Capital Projects, Grants and Debt. Mr. Lyon testified in support of funding the Department of Education’s school major maintenance and school construction program. Ms. Erkeneff created a Legislative Flyer on the district webpage-We continue to focus on five education bills, related to literacy, funding, and recruiting and retaining teachers. He encouraged people to visit the website and social media this week to learn more about the bills, and how you can be an advocate to share the positive outcomes in our K-12 schools with elected officials and in your circles

There is encouraging news regarding forward funding. They received a resolution from the Kenai City Council in support of the bathroom and snack bar facilities at Kenai Central High School football field. He attended a meeting for a potential new charter school. He appreciated district paraprofessionals and celebrated the students who attended the meeting tonight.

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 numerous perspectives and creating consensus. He spoke to shared advocacy. He is reorienting his and his organization's energy. He hopes to work in concert with the district. We need to focus on elementary school counselors, more certified librarians,

Ms. Susanna Litwiniak, KPESA president, appreciated the chance to speak. She noted that we are all here for the students. Focus on common goals. Education funding is something that we all work on together. She spoke about the school year from the perspective of KPESA. Support staff jobs are competitive. We need to work together from all of our unique perspectives.

Mr. Alan Haskins, Kenai Peninsula Administrators, appreciated the district leadership this year with the COVID mitigation to get everyone back into schools this year. Hats of to them. He appreciated the KPAA negotiations and contract approval. He noted that early staffing this year is huge.

10. Superintendent's Report

A. Mr. Holland

Just before Spring Break Ms. Emanuela Pokryfki chaperoned a group of 7 KPBSD students to the Educators Rising Alaska Virtual Leadership Conference, and Winter Marshall-Allen, our newest Educators Rising Teacher Leader from Homer High also joined with 3 students. Students competed in various activities, and 7 of them qualified to go to Washington DC and compete at the Educators Rising National Leadership Conference this summer!

We had 30 KPBSD teams who participated in our districtwide STEM Design Challenge, which took the place of our ‘Mind A-Mazes’ district challenge. Students around the peninsula took the opportunity to work collaboratively on a STEM competition—this year, a “Toothpick Bridge" Challenge. Thank you to all the volunteers, coaches, parents, and teams! He congratulated our elementary age first place teams who tied from Nikiski North Star and Mountain View Elementary schools

The Kenai Middle School Math Counts team competed in the state finals competition and finished as the second place team in Alaska! They were competing against teams from Anchorage, Fairbanks, Juneau, and several rural areas of the state. Plus Xiling Tanner finished first in state as an individual and is representing Alaska at the national competition in Washington, DC in May. Soldotna Elementary School teacher Ann Marie Rudstrom's kindergarten students are the artists of the month for the month of April at the Kaladi’s on Kobuk street in Soldotna. The 31st Annual KPBSD District Art Show at Kenai Fine Arts Center from 5:30-8:00 PM. This month-long show celebrates the best artwork that the Kenai Peninsula Borough School District has to offer with 6-12th grade students from across the peninsula participating.

The 7th Annual Student Art Show and Legislative Reception took place in Juneau on March 29th, 2022. The KPBSD had art from Seward High School Showcased at this art show. The district also had two metal art work pieces auctioned at this event that were both the highest bided upon items. Senator President Micciche was the auctioneer for this event.

He appreciated Nikiski Hardware for their partnership with Nikiski North Star Elementary read books to students each Saturday. He appreciated Vaughn Dosko who was just named the Region III Principal of the year!

Kenai Central High School Cheer took home first place at the 3A state Tournament! Soldotna High School Cheer also won at regions and competed at state. Homer Boys and KCHS Girls but competed well at the 3A State Basketball Tournament. Landon Colburn of Ninilchik was named the 2A State Player of the year! Ninilchik was undefeated and won the Class 2A basketball tournament. Get your child involved with something. Coach Genzel and Matt Wilson do an outstanding job with reporting athletics. The principal candidate interviews for the Ninilchik and Nikolaevsk regional principal took place last Wednesday-A great turn out by the community. Esports are being introduced as well as Girls wrestling. Also found out that the Work Force Development Center will need to be replaced. He discussed the Math adoption for K-5 Grades.

We have hired Terry Manning to be our next Student Support Services Director. Ms. Manning has worked as a special education coordinator in Anchorage, Fairbanks and with the Southwest Alaska School District. I have known Ms. Manning for several years I am thrilled to have her join our team and I am confident that she will provide great leadership in our district Eric Soderquist provided a letter of support from the district to the borough to support efforts exploring broadband expansion and growth in remote communities in the Kachemak Bay region. Our IT department Configured our Halo (vape sensors) and them ready for maintenance to install in our secondary and K-12 buildings.

The Administrative meeting in Homer went well with the afternoon tours of schools being the highlight. The upcoming meeting will be held in Seward.

He highlighted the Grow your own program. Graduations will begin the week of May 16, and be held every evening.

He appreciated the board, our staff, parents, and community for getting us to where we are. He recognized that the district has faced a near constant pressure all year, from a variety of sources, and on ever changing issues.

He noted that KPBSD is the largest employer on the peninsula with the tremendous responsibility we have with our students the work done here and in our buildings is of utmost importance. He is proud of how our staff responded this year and the flexibility and perseverance shown by all of you. He appreciated those who are staying with us and those who are retiring this year.

Mr. Kelly called a seven-minute recess at 7:40 p.m.

Mr. Kelly reconvened the meeting at 7:47 p.m.

11. Reports

A. February Finance Reports 2022-4-11

Mr. Kelly called the meeting back to order at 7:47 p.m.

B. Third Quarter Budget Transfer Report 2022-4-11

C. Board Reports

Mr. Tauriainen went to Nikiski North Start to visit classrooms on Mar 17, had lunch with the elementary school kids. He visited the stage where they are making the sets for the performance of Aladden on Apr 29, 30, May 6 and 7.

Ms. Cary attended the final reapportionment committee meeting and they made a recommendation to the KPB. She attended the Kenai Peninsula Borough Assembly meeting on April 5, the Champs meeting at Soldotna Library. She attended the principal interviews for Nikolaevesk and Ninilchick via zoom.

Mr. Morse attended the ABC Site council Feb 8, Kaleidoscope Site Council meeting on March 14, He assisted with vision testing with Lions Club in Kasilof.

Ms. Morgan Mar 15 Title IV committee, Mar 18 Strategic Planning , Mar 21 River City Academy.

Mr. Kelly attended McNeil School Site council meeting on Apr 7.

Ms. Vadla attended the AASB Board of Director and Testified in Juneau virtually a couple of times in March. AASB BOD Quarterly meeting Mar 19-20. She met with a few legislators while in Juneau. Also attended and chaired the AASB June Nelson memorial scholarship meeting. She attended the NSBA annual conference in San Diego in April and attended many seminars. Damon Johns from Shark Tank was there. Liz Murray wrote a book "From Homeless to Harvard".

Ms. Truesdell attended ABC Charter School Feb 8. She visited Skyview Site Based Council Feb 24, and attended the Love of Reading at Mt. View Elementary Feb 28.

D. 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.

E. Board Work Session Report

D. Board Work Session Report

Mr. Kelly reported that the board held work sessions during the day.
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-H

Move to approve a total General Fund revenue budget of $131,526,240, which includes $50,000,000 from the Kenai Peninsula Borough. A General Fund expenditure budget of $130,831,240 and transfers to Food Service and Extra-curricular travel in the amount of $695,000 for a total of expenditures and transfers of $131,526,240. Board action to approve a $131,526,240 FY23 General Fund budget is requested.

Motion by Debbie Cary, second by Matt Morse.

Final Resolution: Motion Carried

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

Neviya Reed, Advisory Vote, Yes

Not Present at Vote: Virginia Morgan

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

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

Move to approve a total General Fund revenue budget of $131,526,240, which includes $50,000,000 from the Kenai Peninsula Borough. A General Fund expenditure budget of $130,831,240 and transfers to Food Service and Extra-curricular travel in the amount of $695,000 for a total of expenditures and transfers of $131,526,240. Board action to approve a $131,526,240 FY23 General Fund budget is requested.

Motion by Debbie Cary, second by Matt Morse.

Final Resolution: Motion Carried

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

Neviya Reed, Advisory Vote, Yes

Not Present at Vote: Virginia Morgan

C. 2021-22 New Teacher Contract(s)

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

Move to approve a total General Fund revenue budget of $131,526,240, which includes $50,000,000 from the Kenai Peninsula Borough. A General Fund expenditure budget of $130,831,240 and transfers to Food Service and Extra-curricular travel in the amount of $695,000 for a total of expenditures and transfers of $131,526,240. Board action to approve a $131,526,240 FY23 General Fund budget is requested.

Motion by Debbie Cary, second by Matt Morse.

Final Resolution: Motion Carried

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

Neviya Reed, Advisory Vote, Yes

Not Present at Vote: Virginia Morgan

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

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

Move to approve a total General Fund revenue budget of $131,526,240, which includes $50,000,000 from the Kenai Peninsula Borough. A General Fund expenditure budget of $130,831,240 and transfers to Food Service and Extra-curricular travel in the amount of $695,000 for a total of expenditures and transfers of $131,526,240. Board action to approve a $131,526,240 FY23 General Fund budget is requested.

Motion by Debbie Cary, second by Matt Morse.

Final Resolution: Motion Carried

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

Neviya Reed, Advisory Vote, Yes

Not Present at Vote: Virginia Morgan

E. 2022-23 New Teacher Contract(s)

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

Move to approve a total General Fund revenue budget of $131,526,240, which includes $50,000,000 from the Kenai Peninsula Borough. A General Fund expenditure budget of $130,831,240 and transfers to Food Service and Extra-curricular travel in the amount of $695,000 for a total of expenditures and transfers of $131,526,240. Board action to approve a $131,526,240 FY23 General Fund budget is requested.

Motion by Debbie Cary, second by Matt Morse.

Final Resolution: Motion Carried

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

Neviya Reed, Advisory Vote, Yes

Not Present at Vote: Virginia Morgan

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

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

Move to approve a total General Fund revenue budget of $131,526,240, which includes $50,000,000 from the Kenai Peninsula Borough. A General Fund expenditure budget of $130,831,240 and transfers to Food Service and Extra-curricular travel in the amount of $695,000 for a total of expenditures and transfers of $131,526,240. Board action to approve a $131,526,240 FY23 General Fund budget is requested.

Motion by Debbie Cary, second by Matt Morse.

Final Resolution: Motion Carried

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

Neviya Reed, Advisory Vote, Yes

Not Present at Vote: Virginia Morgan

G. 2022-23 New Administrator Contract(s)

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

Move to approve a total General Fund revenue budget of $131,526,240, which includes $50,000,000 from the Kenai Peninsula Borough. A General Fund expenditure budget of $130,831,240 and transfers to Food Service and Extra-curricular travel in the amount of $695,000 for a total of expenditures and transfers of $131,526,240. Board action to approve a $131,526,240 FY23 General Fund budget is requested.

Motion by Debbie Cary, second by Matt Morse.

Final Resolution: Motion Carried

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

Neviya Reed, Advisory Vote, Yes

Not Present at Vote: Virginia Morgan

H. 2022-2023 Tentative Board Meeting Dates

Resolution: Move to approve the 2022-2023 Tentative Board Meeting Dates

Move to approve a total General Fund revenue budget of $131,526,240, which includes $50,000,000 from the Kenai Peninsula Borough. A General Fund expenditure budget of $130,831,240 and transfers to Food Service and Extra-curricular travel in the amount of $695,000 for a total of expenditures and transfers of $131,526,240. Board action to approve a $131,526,240 FY23 General Fund budget is requested.

Motion by Debbie Cary, second by Matt Morse.

Final Resolution: Motion Carried

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

Neviya Reed, Advisory Vote, Yes

Not Present at Vote: Virginia Morgan

13. Action Items

A. BP 3511 Energy Conservation

Move to approve BP 3511 Energy Conservation.

Motion by Debbie Cary, second by Patti Truesdell.

Final Resolution: Motion Carried

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

Neviya Reed, Advisory Vote, Yes

Not Present at Vote: Virginia Morgan

B. FY23 Preliminary Budget

Move to approve a total General Fund revenue budget of $131,526,240, which includes $50,000,000 from the Kenai Peninsula Borough. A General Fund expenditure budget of $130,831,240 and transfers to Food Service and Extra-curricular travel in the amount of $695,000 for a total of expenditures and transfers of $131,526,240. Board action to approve a $131,526,240 FY23 General Fund budget is requested.

Motion by Debbie Cary, second by Matt Morse.

Final Resolution: Motion Carried

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

Neviya Reed, Advisory Vote, Yes

Not Present at Vote: Virginia Morgan

C. FY22 - FY24 Directors Salary Schedules

Move to approve the FY22 - FY24 Directors Salary Schedules.

Motion by Debbie Cary, second by Jason Tauriainen.

Final Resolution: Motion Carried

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

Neviya Reed, Advisory Vote, Yes

Not Present at Vote: Virginia Morgan

14. First Reading of Policy Revisions

A. LAYDOWN AR 1330 Use of School Facilities and Properties

B. LAYDOWN AR 1240 Organizations Supporting Student Activities and Non-Profit Organizations supporting recreational water activities and/or life, health and safety activities in and around water for training and/or certification purposes

C. LAYDOWN BP 1240 Organizations Supporting Student Activities and Non-Profit Organizations supporting recreational water activities and/or life, health and safety activities in and around water for training and/or certification purposes

15. Public Presentations/Comments

A. Public Presentations/Comments Any Topic

Paul Marks discussed his gamification research.

16. Board Comments

A. Board Comments

Ms. Vadla appreciated Dr. Marks. She appreciated Ms. Tamra Wear and the librarians. She appreciated Miss Hannah Engle for sharing her voice. She appreciated Ms. Cindy McKibbon and Mr. Vaughn Dosko. She appreciated the students in the room and the staff and students in the community. She appreciated Mr. Holland. She welcomed the new KPBSD teachers. She noted the resignations of certified staff. She appreciated Ms. Diane Buchanan. She appreciated Mrs. Gabriel.

Miss Reed appreciated all who attended the meeting. She thanked Miss Hannah Engle for being first student to speak without being prompted. She reminded everyone that May 11 is the districtwide student council meeting. She encouraged students to run for her position on the school board.

Ms. Truesdell shared the sweatshirt she received from Tebughna school. She appreciated the prayers on her behalf while she was sick. She appreciated the school reports. She appreciated Dr. Paul Marks. She appreciated Mr. Sarge Truesdell and Mr. Nathan Erfurth. She appreciated the counselors. She appreciated Mr. Holland and the kids who come to the meetings.

Mr. Morse appreciated the school reports. He appreciated Dr. Paul Marks. He appreciated Mr. Nathan Erfurth. He appreciated all who came out tonight. He appreciated Miss Hannah Engle and Miss Olivia Ferguson for their student testimony.

Mr. Daugharty appreciated the young people who came to speak. He attended two school board meetings in Eastern Washington.

Mr. Tauriainen appreciated the students who spoke tonight. He noted that we don't get to do magic up here with a deficit budget. He looks forward to the discussions moving forward.

Ms. Cary appreciated the work sessions today. The AK Star Assessment, KPSAA presentation, K5 Math Adoption and the Bond Proposal. She appreciated the school reports. She appreciated Miss Neviya Reed. She appreciated Miss Olivia Ferguson. She appreciated Ms. Jenna Fabian, Mr. Sarge Truesdell, Mr. Nathan Erfurth, Ms. Tamra Wear, Ms. Nicole Lyke, Dr. Paul Marks, Ms. Susanna Litwiniak, and Ms. Emily Alvey regarding her comments on the Tobacco Policy.

Mr. Kelly appreciated the school reports. He appreciated retirees. He appreciated Ms. Oliva Glassman. He appreciated Miss Oliva Ferguson and Miss Neviya Reed. He appreciated the Associations. He appreciated elementary school counselors. He appreciated Miss Hannah Engle.

17. Executive Session

A. Executive Session if needed

None

B. Adjourn Executive Session

18. Adjourn

A. Adjourn meeting

Mr. Kelly adjourned the meeting at 8:37 p.m.

Respectfully submitted,

Mr. John Kelly, President

Mr. Jason Tauriainen, Clerk

Submitted by Mrs. Lisa Gabriel

Administrative Secretary to the Board of Education