APPROVED 02-06-2023

Kenai Peninsula Borough School District

148 N. Binkley St., Soldotna, AK 99669

Board of Education Meeting (Monday, January 9, 2023)

Generated by Nikkol Sipes on Thursday, January 26, 2023

1. Opening Activities

A. Call to Order

Ms. Cary called the meeting to order at 6:04 p.m.

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

C. District Mission Statement

Mr. Kelly read the district mission statement.

D. Roll Call

Members Present: Mr. Tim Daugharty Mr. Zen Kelly, Ms. Virginia Morgan, Mr. Matt Morse, Ms. Beverley Romanin, Mr. Jason Tauriainen, Ms. Patti Truesdell, Mrs. Penny Vadla, Ms. Debbie Cary, Miss Ashley Dahlman, Student Representative

E. Approval of Agenda

The agenda was approved as presented.

F. Approval of Minutes 12-05-2022

The minutes from the 12-05-2022 regular meeting were approved as printed.

2. Awards and Presentations

A. Awards and Presentations

There were none this evening.

3. School Reports

Ms. Devin Way presented the Tustumena Elementary School Report to the board. Mr. Tauriainen appreciated Ms. Way's presentation, and appreciates the effort to provide further athletic opportunities for students. Mr. Morse appreciated the school report and the job that Ms. way is doing at Tustumena School. Mrs. Vadla appreciated Ms. Way's presentation. Ms. Truesdell appreciated the presentation. Mr. Holland appreciated Ms. Way's presentation. Ms. Cary appreciated the school report as well.

4. Student Board Representative Report

Miss Dahlman spoke regarding how quickly the second semester has approached. She noted that she is actively reaching out to the District student body for input to include in her reports. She noted the importance of student voice, and encouraged communication and reach out. She highlighted several activities within Soldotna High School that were held just before the winter break, as well as, the holiday spirit week and assembly. She noted some upcoming events including dances, sporting and music events. She spoke once again of the importance of student involvement and voice.

5. Student Presentations/Comments (Any topic)

Kaytlin McAnelly spoke regarding the Community Outreach Committee and gave some highlights of the activities the committee has been working on throughout the community. Kate Cox spoke regarding Mr. Fischer and his character as a teacher. Emily Weaver spoke regarding Mr. Fischer and his character as a teacher, and the classes he taught. Kassy Blakeslee spoke regarding Mr. Fischer and his character as a teacher. Maggie Grenier spoke regarding Nikiski Middle/High School and gave some of the highlights of the sports events, as well as, other extra curricular activities happening at the school. Teagen Kobylarz spoke regarding Mr. Fischer and his character as well as the classes he taught. Shea Linton also spoke regarding Mr. Fischer and his character as a teacher. Chevelle Lamb spoke regarding Mr. Fischer, his character and teaching position. Bailey Conner spoke regarding Mr. Fischer and his character as a teacher.

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

Ciara Weaver spoke regarding Mr. Fischer and his character as a teacher. Michele Yeager spoke regarding Mr. Fischer and his character. Laurie Cap spoke regarding Mr. Fischer and his character as a teacher. Kelly King spoke regarding the SIT program, and spoke to a donation that was given. Matt Fischer spoke regarding an auto accident that occurred several years ago. Nicholas Burke spoke regarding Mr. Fischer and his character.

7. Hearing of Delegations

There were none this evening.

8. Communications and Petitions

Mr. Holland reported on the following:
He appreciated Ms. Way for the school report on the evening. He appreciated the legislators that attended the work session earlier today. He appreciated Ms. Pioch for her presentation during the work session earlier today. He appreciated Ms. Karron for her presentation on CTE/Middle College. He appreciated Mr. Lyon and Mr. Hedges for their presentation at the work session earlier today. He spoke regarding his visit to the Alaska Christian College. He spoke of his meeting with Representative Ruffridge. He spoke of his meeting with Representative Vance to discuss Health Care related bills. He noted that he provided a letter of support to the Central Peninsula Hospital Behavioral Health clinic. He noted Ms. Karron gave a presentation to KPB Assembly regarding Career and Technical Education. He had attended the Special Education Service Agency Board Meeting. He spoke of meeting with Nathan Erfurth regarding collaboration and working together moving forward.

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

Mr. Nathan Erfurth, KPEA president, spoke regarding the positive impact educators can have. He spoke regarding the upcoming Borough Mayoral special election. He spoke regarding school funding. Ms. Susanna Litwiniak, KPESA president, spoke regarding school board recognition month. She appreciated the Board Members and their efforts. She spoke regarding the forensic events happening at Tustumena Elementary. She appreciated Mr. Micciche's comments during the work session held earlier today regarding retention. Mr. Bill Elam, Kenai Peninsula Borough Assembly, spoke regarding the special election coming up for Borough Mayor. He spoke regarding legislative priorities. He spoke regarding land use. He noted the vacant seat on the assembly. He spoke regrading the bond funds. He spoke regarding efforts for snow removal.
Ms. Cary called a brief recess at 7:13 p.m.

10. Superintendent's Report

Mr. Holland reported on the following:
He appreciated the Board Members during Board recognition month. He noted Tebughna's award they received for computer science. He noted robotics event and mentioned some of the highlights. He spoke regarding the Kenai e-sports team and how they finished 2nd in the state competition. He noted the Kenai cheer team participated in the Citrus Bowl being the only team from Alaska. He appreciated Ms. Scogin and Ms. Hansen on their work with Title I grant funding. He also spoke regarding the upcoming Indigenous Language Film Festival. He spoke regarding the weather related make up day, as well as, the upcoming early release day. He appreciated Mr. Soderquist and his IT department. He noted some of the donations to the Students in Transition program. He appreciated and spoke to the late Mr. Dave Jones.

11. Reports

A. November Finance Reports 2023-1-9

Ms. Hayes reported on the November Finance Reports.

B. Board Reports

Mr. Daugharty attended an APC meeting for Fireweed Academy, and attended several Holiday music events. December 15 attended a basketball event. Ms. Morgan on December 6 she attended the Soldotna High School music performance, and on December 7 she attended the art show at Soldotna High School. December 8 she went to Cooper Landing to attend holiday performances. December 9 she went to Moose Pass school for the holiday performance. Mr. Morse December 7 attended the art show at Soldotna High School. Ms. Romanin attended the School Site Council meeting in Sterling. Ms. Truesdell attended the K-Beach site council meeting.

C. Committee Reports

Ms. Morgan reported on the policy committee meeting held earlier today. Mr. Kelly reported on the finance committee meeting also held earlier today.

D. Board Work Session Report

Ms. Cary reported that the board held the following work sessions on the day; CTE/Middle College, Title VI Program Update, Small Schools Committee Discussion, Board Policy Review, School Calendars, Finance Update, Bond Package Review/Timeline, and Legislative Delegation Update.

12. Consent Agenda

A. Approval of Consent Agenda

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

Move to approve Consent Agenda items 12 B-D.

Motion by Zen Kelly, second by Jason Tauriainen.

Final Resolution: Motion Carried