APPROVED 11-07-2022

Kenai Peninsula Borough School District

148 N. Binkley St., Soldotna, AK 99669

Board of Education Special Meeting (Monday, October 3, 2022)

Generated by Nikkol Sipes on Tuesday, October 4, 2022

1. Opening Activities

A. Call to Order

Mr. Kelly called the meeting to order at 1:03 p.m.

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

C. District Mission Statement

Ms. Morgan read the district mission statement.

D. Roll Call

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

E. Approval of Agenda

The agenda was approved as presented.

2. District 5 Board Candidate Interviews

A. District 5 Sterling/Funny River Candidate Interviews

Mr. Kelly called a brief recess at 1:06 p.m.
Mr. Kelly resumed the meeting at 1:16 p.m.
Mr. Kelly called a recess at 1:23 p.m. after the applicant interview concluded.
Mr. Kelly resumed the meeting at 1:45 p.m.
Mr. Kelly called a recess at 1:58 p.m. after the applicant interview concluded.
Mr. Kelly resumed the meeting at 2:14 p.m.
Mr. Kelly called a recess at 2:37 p.m. after the applicant interview concluded.
Mr. Kelly called the meeting back to order at 2:43 p.m.

3. Executive Session

A. Executive Session

Move that the Board go into executive session to discuss subjects that tend to prejudice the reputation and character of any person, provided the person may request a public discussion. The session is held to discuss the District 5 Sterling/Funny River candidates.

Motion by Debbie Cary, second by Virginia Morgan.

Final Resolution: Motion Carried

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

B. Adjourn Executive Session

Move to adjourn the executive session.

Motion by Debbie Cary, second by Penny Vadla.

Final Resolution: Motion Carried

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

4. Action Items

Action: A. Selection of District 5 Sterling/Funny River Appointee

Move to appoint Beverley Romanin to serve as the District 5 Sterling/Funny River board member until the regular election in October 2023.

Motion by Tim Daugharty, second by Patti Truesdell.

Final Resolution: Motion Carried

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

5. Oath of Office

A. Oath of Office for District 5 Sterling/Funny River Appointee

Ms. Nikkol Sipes, notary public, administered the Oath of Office to newly appointed School Board member Beverley Romanin.

6. Adjourn

A. Adjourn Meeting

Mr. Kelly Adjourned the meeting at 4:40 p.m.

Respectfully submitted,

Ms. Debbie Cary, President

Mr. Jason Tauriainen, Clerk

Submitted by Ms. Nikkol Sipes

Administrative Secretary to the Board of Education