APPROVED 10-03-2022

Kenai Peninsula Borough School District

148 N. Binkley St., Soldotna, AK 99669

Board of Education Meeting (Monday, September 12, 2022)

Generated by Nikkol Sipes on Tuesday, September 13, 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 Mission Statement.

D. Roll Call

Members present:
Zen Kelly, Matt Morse, Penny Vadla, Patti Truesdell, Virginia Morgan, Tim Daugharty, Ashley Dahlman, student representative
Members absent: Debbie Cary, Jennifer Waller, Jason Tauriainen

E. Approval of Agenda

The Agenda was approved as presented with no changes.

F. Approval of Special Meeting Minutes 08-01-2022

The minutes from the 08-01-2022 Special Meeting were approved as printed.

G. Approval of Minutes 08-01-2022

The minutes from the 08-01-2022 were approved as printed.

2. Awards and Presentations

A. Awards and Presentations

None.

3. School Reports

A. Homer Middle School, Ms. Meghan Redmond

Ms. Redmond presented a report on Homer Middle School.

B. Port Graham School, Mr. Jimmy Hayes

Mr. Hayes presented a report on Port Graham School.

4. Student Board Representative Report

A. Student Board Representative Report

Student Representative Miss Ashley Dahlman provided the Student Board Representative Report.

5. Student Presentations/Comments (Any topic)

A. Student Presentations/Comments (Any topic)

Faith Pool spoke in support of social emotional, and health classes as well as books regarding the subject.

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

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

Tamra Wear spoke regarding one to one Chromebook programs.
Angela Head spoke regarding potentially introducing a new Charter School Application to the board in the near future.
Winter Marshall Allen spoke regarding student resources and funding to support extra curricular activities.
Ingrid Harold spoke regarding support for staff in the district. She also appreciated the board.
Alana Greer spoke regarding support staff classification.
Deb Curtis spoke regarding one to one Chromebook programs, and spoke regarding support for librarians.

7. Hearing of Delegations

None

8. Communications and Petitions

A. Mr. Holland

Ms. Dendurent spoke in Mr. Holland's stead, on the following items:
She appreciated Annaleah Karron for her CTE presentation earlier in Work Session. She appreciated both Meghan Redmond and Jimmy Hayes for their school reports. She appreciated Miss Dahlman's student representative report, as well as, welcomed the Information Committee student representative, Emma Knowles. She noted that Mr. Holland and herself attended the grand opening of the Kahtnuht'ana Duhdeldight Campus, which will host early childhood education, after school, and summer programs. She spoke regarding the working partnership with the University of Wisconsin Eau Claire to host student teachers in the KPC dorms during the next semester. She noted that Mr. Holland presented to the Soldotna and Kenai Rotary Clubs to share information on the happenings of the District as well as to discuss the Bond, proposition 2. She noted that Mr. Holland and herself are scheduled to present at the Homer City Council September 26. She noted that Mr. Holland spoke with Merril Sikorski with KSRM, as well as, KDLL regarding the bond proposal. She noted Mr. Holland also had an interview with the Clarion regarding the Bond proposal. Ms. Dendurent noted that she has been on the weekly KSRM morning program in Mr. Holland's absence.

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 problem solving together for our students.
Ms. Susanna Litwiniak, KPESA president, spoke in regards to the open support staff positions in the district, and how the district must work together moving forward.

10. Superintendent's Report

A. Mr. Holland

Ms. Dendurent spoke in Mr. Holland's stead, on the following items:
She spoke in regards to a steady increase in student numbers in the district this year. She noted that administration continuously looks at enrollment numbers closely to assess staffing within the schools. She noted the addition of 4 teachers to 4 different schools within the district. She noted that there has been a great start to the school year and gave some of the highlights of the beginning of the year. She appreciated Mr. Lyon's efforts and the transportation department for continuing to keep bus routes open to transport students to school. She noted there are currently 3 more bus drivers testing which will bring numbers up to 42 out of 43. She recognized Heather Baker being named First Alternate for the Alaska Teacher of the Year. She noted that the Annual Report has been completed. She noted the first early release day was last Friday. She noted that Annaleah Karron presented on the Middle School Program, and spoke regarding the opportunities the program offers. She spoke regarding the Bond Proposal, proposition 2, and the purpose of the bond. She noted the various sports occurring in the district and shared some of the highlights. She appreciated Ms. Waller's service to the Board of Education.

11. Reports

A. July Finance Reports 2022-9-12

The July Finance Report was presented to the Board.

B. Board Reports

Mr. Daugharty visited Cooper Landing.
Ms. Morgan attended the September 8 Seward School Site Council Report.
Ms. Truesdell attended the SPED Conference, as well as, the Kaleidoscope and Montessori Site Council Reports.
Mrs. Vadla attended the Aug 1-3 Project Grad Fostering Joy and Resilience Conference. She attended the Aug 22nd DEED Echo Training, as well as the Sept 8 Project Grad.
Mr. Kelly attended the Aug 22 Student Representative Orientation, the Aug 26 School Board Candidate Orientation. And on Sept 8 attended current challenges of staff retention and recruiting.

C. Committee Reports

Mrs. Vadla reported that the Board Information Committee met earlier in the day and discussed their agenda items.

D. Board Work Session Report

Mr. Kelly reported that the board held work sessions entitled: AASB 2022-2023 Resolutions and 2023 Legislative Priorities and CTE/Middle College Overview.
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-K

Move to approve Consent Agenda items 12 B-K

Motion by Matt Morse, second by Virginia Morgan.

Final Resolution: Motion Carried

Yes: Zen Kelly, Matt Morse, Penny Vadla, Patti Truesdell, Virginia Morgan, Tim Daugharty

Not Present at Vote: Debbie Cary, Jason Tauriainen, Jennifer Waller

Ashley Dahlman, Advisory Vote Yes

B. AR 6141 Curriculum Development

Resolution: Move to approve AR 6141 Curriculum Development.

Move to approve Consent Agenda items 12 B-K

Motion by Matt Morse, second by Virginia Morgan.

Final Resolution: Motion Carried

Yes: Zen Kelly, Matt Morse, Penny Vadla, Patti Truesdell, Virginia Morgan, Tim Daugharty

Not Present at Vote: Debbie Cary, Jason Tauriainen, Jennifer Waller

Ashley Dahlman, Advisory Vote Yes

C. KPBSD Board of Education Governance Handbook Revised

D. Student Representative to the School Board and Student Representative to the Information Committee

Resolution: Move to approve Miss Ashley Dahlman as the Student Representative to the School Board and Miss Emma Knowles as the Student Representative to the Information Committee.

Move to approve Consent Agenda items 12 B-K

Motion by Matt Morse, second by Virginia Morgan.

Final Resolution: Motion Carried

Yes: Zen Kelly, Matt Morse, Penny Vadla, Patti Truesdell, Virginia Morgan, Tim Daugharty

Not Present at Vote: Debbie Cary, Jason Tauriainen, Jennifer Waller

Ashley Dahlman, 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 12 B-K

Motion by Matt Morse, second by Virginia Morgan.

Final Resolution: Motion Carried

Yes: Zen Kelly, Matt Morse, Penny Vadla, Patti Truesdell, Virginia Morgan, Tim Daugharty

Not Present at Vote: Debbie Cary, Jason Tauriainen, Jennifer Waller

Ashley Dahlman, Advisory Vote Yes

F. 2022-23 Temporary Retired Teacher Contract(s)

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

Move to approve Consent Agenda items 12 B-K

Motion by Matt Morse, second by Virginia Morgan.

Final Resolution: Motion Carried

Yes: Zen Kelly, Matt Morse, Penny Vadla, Patti Truesdell, Virginia Morgan, Tim Daugharty

Not Present at Vote: Debbie Cary, Jason Tauriainen, Jennifer Waller

Ashley Dahlman, Advisory Vote Yes

G. 2022-23 New Teacher Contract(s)

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

Move to approve Consent Agenda items 12 B-K

Motion by Matt Morse, second by Virginia Morgan.

Final Resolution: Motion Carried

Yes: Zen Kelly, Matt Morse, Penny Vadla, Patti Truesdell, Virginia Morgan, Tim Daugharty

Not Present at Vote: Debbie Cary, Jason Tauriainen, Jennifer Waller

Ashley Dahlman, Advisory Vote Yes

H. 2022-23 Long-Term Substitute Teacher Contract(s)

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

Move to approve Consent Agenda items 12 B-K

Motion by Matt Morse, second by Virginia Morgan.

Final Resolution: Motion Carried

Yes: Zen Kelly, Matt Morse, Penny Vadla, Patti Truesdell, Virginia Morgan, Tim Daugharty

Not Present at Vote: Debbie Cary, Jason Tauriainen, Jennifer Waller

Ashley Dahlman, Advisory Vote Yes

I. 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 12 B-K

Motion by Matt Morse, second by Virginia Morgan.

Final Resolution: Motion Carried

Yes: Zen Kelly, Matt Morse, Penny Vadla, Patti Truesdell, Virginia Morgan, Tim Daugharty

Not Present at Vote: Debbie Cary, Jason Tauriainen, Jennifer Waller

Ashley Dahlman, Advisory Vote Yes

J. Rescind Leave of Absence Request/Certified

Resolution: Move to approve the request to rescind a previously approved 2022-23 unpaid leave of absence

Move to approve Consent Agenda items 12 B-K

Motion by Matt Morse, second by Virginia Morgan.

Final Resolution: Motion Carried

Yes: Zen Kelly, Matt Morse, Penny Vadla, Patti Truesdell, Virginia Morgan, Tim Daugharty

Not Present at Vote: Debbie Cary, Jason Tauriainen, Jennifer Waller

Ashley Dahlman, Advisory Vote Yes

K. Budget Transfers over $50,000 2022-9-12

Resolution: Move to approve budget transfer in excess of $50,000.

Move to approve Consent Agenda items 12 B-K

Motion by Matt Morse, second by Virginia Morgan.

Final Resolution: Motion Carried

Yes: Zen Kelly, Matt Morse, Penny Vadla, Patti Truesdell, Virginia Morgan, Tim Daugharty

Not Present at Vote: Debbie Cary, Jason Tauriainen, Jennifer Waller

Ashley Dahlman, Advisory Vote Yes

13. Action Items

A. BP 6141 Curriculum Development

Move to approve BP 6141 Curriculum Development.

Motion by Virginia Morgan, second by Penny Vadla.

Final Resolution: Motion Carried

Yes: Zen Kelly, Matt Morse, Penny Vadla, Patti Truesdell, Virginia Morgan, Tim Daugharty

Not Present at Vote: Debbie Cary, Jason Tauriainen, Jennifer Waller

Ashley Dahlman, Advisory Vote Yes

B. BP 6161.11 Supplementary Instructional Materials

Move to approve BP 6161.11 Supplementary Instructional Materials.

Motion by Penny Vadla, second by Matt Morse.

Final Resolution: Motion Carried

Yes: Zen Kelly, Matt Morse, Penny Vadla, Patti Truesdell, Virginia Morgan, Tim Daugharty

Not Present at Vote: Debbie Cary, Jason Tauriainen, Jennifer Waller

Ashley Dahlman, Advisory Vote Yes

C. BP 6162.6 Use of Copyrighted Materials

Move to approve BP 6162.6 Use of Copyrighted Materials.

Motion by Penny Vadla, second by Patti Truesdell.

Final Resolution: Motion Carried

Yes: Zen Kelly, Matt Morse, Penny Vadla, Patti Truesdell, Virginia Morgan, Tim Daugharty

Not Present at Vote: Debbie Cary, Jason Tauriainen, Jennifer Waller

Ashley Dahlman, Advisory Vote Yes

D. *Laydown* Ms. Jennifer Waller's Resignation to the Board of Education

Move to formally accept Ms. Jennifer Waller's Resignation to the Kenai Peninsula Borough School District Board of Education.

Motion by Penny Vadla, second by Matt Morse.

Final Resolution: Motion Carried

Yes: Zen Kelly, Matt Morse, Penny Vadla, Patti Truesdell, Virginia Morgan, Tim Daugharty

Not Present at Vote: Debbie Cary, Jason Tauriainen, Jennifer Waller

Ashley Dahlman, Advisory Vote Yes

E. *Laydown* District 5 Sterling/Funny River Board Vacancy

Move to announce a vacancy for school board District 5 Sterling/Funny River and open the application period through September 26, 2022, at 5:00 p.m.

Motion by Virginia Morgan, second by Penny Vadla.

Final Resolution: Motion Carried

Yes: Zen Kelly, Matt Morse, Penny Vadla, Patti Truesdell, Virginia Morgan, Tim Daugharty

Not Present at Vote: Debbie Cary, Jason Tauriainen, Jennifer Waller

Ashley Dahlman, Advisory Vote Yes

14. First Reading of Policy Revisions

A. BP 6161.1 Selection of Instructional Materials

15. Public Presentations/Comments

A. Public Presentations/Comments Any Topic

Winter Marshall Allen spoke regarding School Nurses.
Kathryn Crowley spoke regarding the district's recycling policy, and programs.
Tamra Wear spoke in regards to Constitution Day and Banned Books week coming up.

16. Board Comments

A. Board Comments

Miss Dahlman appreciated the opportunity to be a student representative to the Board.
Mr. Daugharty appreciated the administrators in Homer. He appreciated both Meghan Redmond and Jimmy Hayes for their school reports this evening. He appreciated Annaleah Karron's presentation during the Work Session on CTE/Middle School Programs.
Ms. Morgan appreciated Annaleah Karron's presentation. She appreciated the school reports this evening. She welcomed Miss Dahlman to the School Board. She appreciated Miss Pool's testimony. She appreciated Mr. Erfurth and Ms. Litwiniak's comments today. She appreciated Ms. Waller's service to the Board. She appreciated everyone who attended this evening.
Mr. Morse appreciated the School Reports given this evening, as well as, Annaleah Karron's presentation during the Work Session this afternoon. He welcomed the student representatives to the Board. And thanked everyone for coming this evening.
Ms. Truesdell welcomed the student representatives to the board. She appreciated Ms. Waller's service to the board. She spoke in regards to looking forward to a potential new charter school application being introduced in the future. She appreciated everyone who attended the meeting tonight.
Mrs. Vadla appreciated Ms. Sipes. She appreciated the IT department who helped to organize the meeting, she appreciated Ms. Dendurent. She appreciated Ms. Litwiniak, and Mr. Erfurth for their comments this evening. She appreciated Ms. Crowley's testimony this evening. She appreciated Ms. Pool's testimony. She appreciated Ms. Karron's presentation during the Work Session today. She welcomed Miss Knowles, and Miss Dahlman to the Board as student representatives. She noted the Bond Initiative on the upcoming ballot in October.
Mr. Kelly appreciated having the meeting held in Homer. He appreciated Ms. Karron's presentation in Work Session today. He appreciated the school reports of the evening from Ms. Redmond and Mr. Hayes. He appreciated Ms. Pool's testimony this evening. He noted the election coming up, with the Bond Initiative, and also School Board Candidates on the ballot in certain districts as well. He appreciated everyone that attended the meeting this evening.

17. Executive Session

None.

18. Adjourn

Mr. Kelly adjourned the meeting at 8:31 pm.