APPROVED 05-01-2023

1. Board Information Committee

A. Call to Order

Ms. Vadla called the meeting to order at 11:00 a.m.

B. Roll Call

Members present: Penny Vadla, Tim Daugharty, Zen Kelly, Patti Truesdell
Members Absent: Miss Emma Knowles, Student Representative

C. Approval of Agenda

The agenda was approved as presented.

D. Approval of Notes 03-06-2023

The notes from the March 6, 2023 meeting were approved as printed.

2. Information New Business

A. Alaska Reads Act Update

Mr. Pederson presented an update to the committee on the Alaska Reads Act. Mr. Pederson, Ms. Linton, and Ms. Hallam clarified information and answered questions from the committee and Board Members regarding the Alaska Reads Act, as well as, implementation of the process as a program in the District. Ms. Dendurent, and Mr. Holland also clarified certain information and aspects of implementation of the Alaska Reads Act. Ms. Linton fielded questions and clarified information regarding curriculum.

B. Legislative Bills Update

The committee, Board Members and administration discussed current legislation moving through the state legislature, and implications this legislation can have on the District, as well as, opportunities for the public to testify.

3. Adjourn

Ms. Vadla adjourned the meeting at 12:01 p.m.