Approved 8-1-2022

Kenai Peninsula Borough School District

148 N. Binkley St., Soldotna, AK 99669

Board of Education Meeting (Monday, July 11, 2022)

Generated by Nikkol Sipes on Wednesday, July 20, 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

Mrs. Vadla read the district statement.

D. Roll Call

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

E. Approval of Agenda

The agenda was approved as presented.

F. Approval of Special Meeting Minutes 6-6-2022

The minutes from the 6-6-2022 Special Meeting were approved as printed.

G. Approval of Minutes 6-6-2022

The minutes from the 6-6-2022 Board of Education meeting were approved as printed.

2. Awards and Presentations

A. Ms. Gabriel was appreciated for her service with the district, and serving as the Administrative Assistant to the Superintendent and Board of Education. She was presented with a gift from the Board and her retirement gift for her years of service with the district.

3. School Reports

A. None.

4. Student Board Representative Report

A. None.

5. Student Presentations/Comments (Any topic)

A. None.

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

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

Tamra Wear spoke in regards to the CSC catalog. She spoke in regards to the Murkowski Meet and Greet.
Ms. Lockwood spoke in regards curriculum.

7. Hearing of Delegations

A. None.

8. Communications and Petitions

A. Mr. Holland

Mr. Holland reported on the following items:
He appreciated Ms. Gabriel and Ms. Erkeneff's service with the district. He spoke in regards to the quarterly update with the Assembly, and regarding the Borough Assembly approving the bond proposal, as well as, approving funding for educating the public regarding this bond proposal. He spoke in regards to the communication with KPC and the Kachemak Bay Campus regarding the potential use of the dorms for incoming student teachers and touring the campuses. He spoke in regards to communications and collaboration with the Middle College to increase student enrollment from 50 to 150 students. He spoke in regards to participation with the upcoming KPC Master Plan open forum. He noted his appointment to represent Alaska on the AASA Executive Committee. He noted that First Student will be replacing Apple Bus for student transportation, as well as, spoke regarding some of the transportation challenges the District is addressing for the upcoming school year.

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

Tamra Wear, KPEA vice president, spoke in support of Ms. Litwiniak's comments.
Ms. Susanna Litwiniak, KPESA president, spoke in regards to the pay schedule for substitutes and other temporary employees, and Secretary II pay schedules.

10. Superintendent's Report

A. Mr. Holland

Mr. Holland reported on the following items:
He appreciated the board and the discussions during Work Session earlier today. He noted the success of the Summer Academies and Summer Camps and the enthusiasm students have for these programs. He spoke regarding the Summer Work Program, and Olivia Orth who headed the program which helps students gain work experience among other skills. He noted the start of the year is approaching, as well as, trainings and upcoming events held at the beginning of August for staff. He spoke regarding COVID mitigations for the 2022-2023 school year, including COVID leave and testing. He noted that he is looking forward to the beginning of the School year.

11. Reports

A. May Finance Reports 2022-7-11

Ms. Hayes presented the May FY22 Finance Reports.

B. Fourth Quarter Budget Transfer Report 2022-7-11

Ms. Hayes presented the FY22 Fourth Quarter Budget Transfer Report.

C. Board Reports

Ms. Debbie Cary attended the June 7 KPB meeting and June 27 Policy Committee.
Ms. Virginia Morgan attended the June 27 Policy Committee.
Mr. Matt Morse attended the June 27 Policy Committee.
Mrs. Penny Vadla helped develop the June Nelson Memorial Prompt for the next year. She spoke in regards to the summer drone camps. She completed the AASB Board of Directors and AASB Executive Director evaluations. She spoke with Senator Murkowski. She spoke with candidates Ruffridge, Gillham and Bjorkman.
Ms. Jennifer Waller attended the June 27 Policy Committee.

D. Committee Reports

Ms. Cary reported that the Board Policy Review Committee met on 6-27-2022 and discussed their agenda items.

E. Board Work Session Report

Mr. Kelly reported that the board held work sessions entitled: FY23 Budget Revision, FY22 Fund Transfer, Strategic Plan Introduction 2022-2027, Complete Board Goals 2022-2023, Administrative Update, Staffing Formulas, Substitute and Temporary Wages and School Safety.

12. Consent Agenda

A. Approval of Consent Agenda

Resolution: Move to approve Consent Agenda items 12 B-G.

Move to approve Consent Agenda items 12 B-G.

Motion by Matt Morse, second by Virginia Morgan.