APPROVED 7-11-2022

Kenai Peninsula Borough School District

148 N. Binkley St., Soldotna, AK 99669

Board of Education Meeting Minutes Monday, June 6, 2022

Generated by Nikkol Sipes on Thursday, June 9, 2022

1. Opening Activities

A. Call to Order

Mr. Kelly called the meeting to order at 6:02p.m.

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

C. District Mission Statement

Ms. Waller read the district statement.

D. Roll Call

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

E. Approval of Agenda

The agenda was approved as presented.

F. Approval of Minutes Special Meeting 5-2-2022

The minutes from the 5-2-2022 Special Meeting were approved as printed.

G. Approval of Minutes 5-2-2022

The minutes from the 5-2-2022 meeting were approved as printed.

2. Awards and Presentations

A. Ms. Olivia Ferguson was recognized for receiving the June Nelson Memorial Scholarship.

Mr. Daugharty was recognized for his years of service with the District, and presented a pin.

3. School Reports

A. None

4. Student Board Representative Report

A. None

5. Student Presentations/Comments (Any topic)

A. Student Presentations/Comments (Any topic)

Amara Lewis, and Adele Tacey presented a video of their Juneau Trip with Nicole and Kelly, and gave highlights of the trip. Adele Tacey also read a letter in regards to the trip to Juneau from Nicole Toepel.

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

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

Tamra Wear spoke in regards to libraries, and library books.
Margaret Gilman appreciated the board and administrators. She spoke in regards to Uvalde, Texas and school safety.
Joan Core spoke in regards to librarians, and libraries. She spoke in regards to building safety.
Tom Bedunna spoke in regards to Uvalde, Texas and student safety.
Adele Tacey is a student who spoke in regards to the Hanover Survey Results.
Mary Crann spoke in regards to Uvalde, Texas and student safety.
Nicole and Kelly spoke in regards to the presentation that the students gave earlier this the evening, and provided the highlights of the Juneau trip. Kelly also appreciated Pegge Erkeneff and her contributions.

7. Hearing of Delegations

A. None

8. Communications and Petitions

A. Mr. Holland

Mr. Holland reported on the following items:
He appreciated Adele and Amara for their comments and presentations and noted that student voice has power. He appreciated Nicole and Kelly, and Josh Brantley for arranging the Juneau Trip. He appreciated the Borough Administration and Mayor Pierce funding the District to the maximum amount allowable at their previous meeting. He noted that the The Kenai Peninsula Borough has $3 million budgeted toward work on the Kachemak-Selo project. He noted that he has a presentation at the Quarterly Assembly tomorrow. He noted the importance of student safety, and that the District has processes in place in regards to School Security and must ensure to remain vigilant moving forward. He noted meeting with KPC Director Cheryl Siemers to discuss upcoming opportunities to collaborate with KPC, to make dormitories available to student teachers joining us from University of Wisconsin Eau Claire. He noted meeting with Robin Dahlman to encourage a future partnership with the University of Alaska, to help establish a Grow Your Own Program. He noted the Connections program in Homer is in the process of moving to a new building. He spoke in regards to House Bill 114, the Alaska Reads Act moving forward. He noted that the Student Base Allocation increased by 30 dollars and is effective FY24, and noted it will allow Pre K students to be included in the ADM calculations. He spoke in regards to House Bill 281, the Operating Budgets, which included full funding for the BSA for FY24. He noted HB 281 would provide forward funding for FY24, including 57 million in one-time funds outside of the BSA, 11,750,000 for Alaska Performance Scholarship Awards, as well as, 220.9 million for school bond debt reimbursement. He spoke in regards to SB 20, Out of State Teacher Reciprocity and how it supports recruitment of teachers to Alaska. He noted the talks with property owners in Seward and the potential of leasing property from land owners to help with the housing shortage. He also noted that the Seward Planning and Zoning Commission was Meeting to potentially further discuss housing development. He noted Senator Micciche's retirement, and appreciated his time, work and dedication to students and the KPBSD.

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 in regards to Smart Boards which were discussed in today's work session. He spoke in regards to parent involvement. He spoke in regards to Uvalde, Texas and student safety.

10. Superintendent's Report

A. Mr. Holland

Mr. Holland reported on the following items:
He congratulated the Soldotna High School Baseball team for winning their first State Championship. He congratulated the 11 individual state track and field champions. He congratulated Ms. Denise Kelly for being named the Alaska Association of Elementary Principals Distinguished Principal of the Year. He recognized Heather Baker from K-Beach Elementary in being a top four finalist for Alaska Teacher of the Year. He noted that the KMS Math meet took place. He noted the Fish and Game Hatchery Release took place at the end of the year. He noted On May 11, Nikiski Middle/High School hosted the district student council meeting. He noted Ashley Dahlman was elected to be the Student Representative to the School Board, and that Emma Knowles was elected the student representative for the Board Information Committee. He noted that ESY, and Summer Boost camps have started today, and the positive impact that these camps can have on students. He noted that the Leadership Academy was held on May 25-26. He noted it was a review of the work that has been done on the Strategic Plan and a way to gather further input from school sites. He noted the Literacy advisory team met on May 12. He noted the mentorship program for next year. He noted Administration check outs took place and gathered feed back on how to improve for the upcoming year. He spoke regarding graduations, and congratulated the students who graduated this year. He appreciated the Board. He appreciated all the staff, and noted the challenges of the year. He appreciated Ms. Erkeneff's service with the District.

11. Reports

A. April Finance Reports 2022-6-6

Ms. Hayes presented the April Finance Reports 2022-6-6.

B. Lease Agreements for 2022-2023

Mr. Lyon reported the on Lease Agreements for 2022-2023.

C. Board Reports

Ms. Cary attended the Ninilchik graduation. She spoke in regards to small schools and the sense of community that they build.
Ms. Vadla attended the River City Academy graduation on May 17. She noted Dawn Edwards-Smith's retirement. She attended K-Alt graduation ceremonies, and Loren Reese's retirement. She attended Soldotna High's graduation. She attended Connections' graduation and noted Rich Bartolowitz's retirement. She noted she testified for House Bill 350 and House Bill 25. She noted she sent letters to all house members on Bill 281, the state operating budget for FY23. She noted the June Nelson Memorial Scholarship and moving forward. She noted she completed an AASB survey. On May 25 she attended the KPBSD Leadership academy. On June 2 she attended the Soldotna Wednesday Market and went to the KPBSD booth. On June 3 she met with Kelly, Nicole and students to make zen gardens.
Mr. Tauriainen attended the districtwide student council meeting on May 11 and was asked to be the keynote speaker. He encouraged the students to be passionate and kind. He noted graduations.
Ms. Truesdell attended the Nikiski graduation. Was invited to K-Beach to meet with the teachers on their last day of school and attend award ceremonies.
Mr. Kelly attended Susan B. English's graduation on May 16 and on May 18 Homer Flex graduation. He encouraged others to attend alternative graduations if they get the chance.
Mr. Morse attended the May 9 Policy Committee meeting and attended Kenai, Connections, and Seward Graduations.
Ms. Morgan attended the Cooper Landing School Site Council meeting on May 5, the Policy Committee meeting May 9, and attended Cooper Landing Student presentations via zoom on May 16. She appreciated graduation ceremonies and attended the Seward graduation. She had a site visit at Nanwalek School on May 17, and noted the sense of community there.
Mr. Daugharty had a site visit in Homer. He noted talking with teachers in Homer. He attended graduations, in particular Homer High, Homer Flex, Ninilchik and Land's End Schools. He noted the school climates in these communities where he attended the graduations.
Ms. Waller attended the Policy Committee meeting May 9, the Salmon Celebration on May 11, and on May 16 attended a Razdolna site visit and graduation ceremonies. She also attended the K-Selo, Voznesenka graduations, as well as the Port Graham graduation via zoom.

D. Committee Reports

Ms. Cary reported that the Board Policy Review Committee met earlier in the day and discussed their agenda items.

E. Board Work Session Report

Mr. Kelly reported that the board held work sessions entitled: Board Policy Review, Finance Update, Strategic Plan Update.
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 12 B-E

Move to approve Consent Agenda items 12 B-E

Motion by Jason Tauriainen, second by Matt Morse.

Final Resolution: Motion Carried