APPROVED 07-10-2023

Kenai Peninsula Borough School District
148 N. Binkley St., Soldotna, AK 99669

Board of Education Meeting Monday, June 5, 2023

Generated by Nikkol Sipes on Tuesday, June 6, 2023

1. Opening Activities

A. Call to Order

Ms. Cary called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m.

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

C. District Mission Statement

Ms. Truesdell read the district mission statement.

D. Roll Call

Members Present: Mr. Tim Daugharty, Mr. Zen Kelly, Ms. Virginia Morgan, Ms. Beverley Romanin, Mr. Jason Tauriainen, Ms. Patti Truesdell, Mrs. Penny Vadla, Ms. Debbie Cary

Members Absent: Mr. Matt Morse

E. Approval of Agenda

The agenda was approved as presented.

F. Approval of Minutes 05-01-2023

The minutes from the 05-01-2023 meeting were approved as printed.

2. Awards and Presentations

There were none this evening.

3. School Reports

There were none this evening.

4. Student Board Representative Report

There were none this evening.

5. Student Presentations/Comments (Any topic)

Adeline Ross testified in regards to vaping.

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

Joan Korr testified in regards to policy revisions and curriculum.
Ron Gillam testified in regards to curriculum.

7. Hearing of Delegations

A. Top of the World Swimming

Top of the World Swimming provided the Board with a review of their season.

8. Communications and Petitions

Mr. Holland reported on the following:
He appreciated the Top of the World presentation. He appreciated the student testimony this evening. He spoke in regards to other public testimony on the evening. He noted the upcoming Alaska State School Board meeting in the Soldotna Chambers. He noted his meeting with KPC Director Cheryl Siemers. He noted a letter of support for the Seldovia Village Tribe Community Health Center. He spoke in regards his opportunity to speak at the Soldotna Chamber of Commerce. He noted his meeting with the Homer trails committee. He spoke in regards to updates regarding the Alaska Reads Act. He noted the Borough Assembly passing the District's budget resolution at their last meeting.

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

Tamra Wear, KPEA Acting President, spoke regarding the differences in school from past to present. She noted the KPEA special election and candidates.

10. Superintendent's Report

Mr. Holland reported on the following:
He spoke in regards to several district athletic events and gave the highlights. He recognized and highlighted the graduations that took place this year. He recognized Jennifer Reinhart for being named the first alternate for Alaska Teacher of the Year. He noted the higher rate of staff retention in the District. He noted Razdolna's welding certification classes and how to share CTE opportunities within the District. He spoke in regards to the one time education funding and where the bill is at in the process in the State Legislature. He appreciated all the testimony in favor of the BSA increase this legislative session. He spoke regarding requests for having ATMs in the high schools. He remembered Mr. Summers and appreciated his service to the district.

11. Reports

A. April Finance Reports 2023-6-5

Ms. Hayes provided the Board with the April Finance Reports.

B. Lease Agreements for 2023-2024

Mr. Holland provided the Board with the Lease Agreements for 2023-2024.

C. Board Reports

Mr. Daugharty attended the Homer High Site Council with Mr. Kelly. He attended a Fireweed 6th grade campout. He attended the Homer High, Tebughna, Nanwalek, and Port Graham graduations.
Mr. Kelly attended the Health Care Committee. He also attended the Homer Flex, K-Selo and Voznesenka graduations. He attended the Homer High Site Council.
Ms. Morgan attended the Cooper Landing, Seward High and Connections graduations.
Ms. Romanin attended Soldotna High School, Razdolna, Voznesenka, K-Selo, Connections and River City Academy graduations. As well as the Sterling 6th grade graduations.
Mr. Tauriainen attended Nikiski Middle High and Ninilchick graduations. He also attended the end of year celebration at Nikiski North Star.
Ms. Truesdell attended Soldotna Montessori and K-Beach site council meetings.
Mrs. Vadla attended Kenai Alternative High School, Soldotna High School, Tebughna, and River City Academy graduations. She also attended an AASB sustainability meeting. As well as attended a June Nelson Memorial Scholarship committee meeting.
Ms. Cary attended the 6th grade shark tank at Tustumena. She attended Ninilchik's rhythm and motion. She attended Homer Flex, Homer High, Susan B. English, Ninilchik and Connections graduations. She also visited Nikolaevsk school.

D. Committee Reports

Ms. Morgan reported on the Policy Review Committee meeting held earlier today.
Mr. Kelly reported on the Finance Committee meeting held earlier today.
Ms. Vadla reported on the Information Committee meeting held earlier today.

E. Board Work Session Report

Ms. Cary gave a brief report on the work sessions held earlier today.

12. Consent Agenda

A. Approval of Consent Agenda

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

Move to approve Consent Agenda items 12 B-N.

Motion by Zen Kelly, second by Patti Truesdell.

Final Resolution: Motion Carried

Yes: Tim Daugharty, Zen Kelly, Virginia Morgan, Beverley Romanin, Jason Tauriainen, Patti Truesdell, Debbie Cary

Not Present at Vote: Penny Vadla, Matt Morse

B. BB 9224 Oath or Affirmation

Resolution: Move to approve BB 9224 Oath or Affirmation.

Move to approve Consent Agenda items 12 B-N.

Motion by Zen Kelly, second by Patti Truesdell.

Final Resolution: Motion Carried

Yes: Tim Daugharty, Zen Kelly, Virginia Morgan, Beverley Romanin, Jason Tauriainen, Patti Truesdell, Debbie Cary

Not Present at Vote: Penny Vadla, Matt Morse

C. BB 9240 Board Development

Resolution: Move to approve BB 9240 Board Development.

Move to approve Consent Agenda items 12 B-N.

Motion by Zen Kelly, second by Patti Truesdell.

Final Resolution: Motion Carried

Yes: Tim Daugharty, Zen Kelly, Virginia Morgan, Beverley Romanin, Jason Tauriainen, Patti Truesdell, Debbie Cary

Not Present at Vote: Penny Vadla, Matt Morse

D. BB 9250 Compensation, Reimbursement, Other Benefits

Resolution: Move to approve BB 9250 Compensation, Reimbursement, Other Benefits.

Move to approve Consent Agenda items 12 B-N.

Motion by Zen Kelly, second by Patti Truesdell.

Final Resolution: Motion Carried

Yes: Tim Daugharty, Zen Kelly, Virginia Morgan, Beverley Romanin, Jason Tauriainen, Patti Truesdell, Debbie Cary

Not Present at Vote: Penny Vadla, Matt Morse

E. AR 9250 Compensation, Reimbursement, Other Benefits

Resolution: Move to approve AR 9250 Compensation, Reimbursement, Other Benefits.

Move to approve Consent Agenda items 12 B-N.

Motion by Zen Kelly, second by Patti Truesdell.

Final Resolution: Motion Carried

Yes: Tim Daugharty, Zen Kelly, Virginia Morgan, Beverley Romanin, Jason Tauriainen, Patti Truesdell, Debbie Cary

Not Present at Vote: Penny Vadla, Matt Morse

F. BB 9260 Legal Protection

Resolution: Move to approve BB 9260 Legal Protection.

Move to approve Consent Agenda items 12 B-N.

Motion by Zen Kelly, second by Patti Truesdell.

Final Resolution: Motion Carried

Yes: Tim Daugharty, Zen Kelly, Virginia Morgan, Beverley Romanin, Jason Tauriainen, Patti Truesdell, Debbie Cary

Not Present at Vote: Penny Vadla, Matt Morse

G. BB 9270 Conflict of Interest

Resolution: Move to approve BB 9270 Conflict of Interest.

Move to approve Consent Agenda items 12 B-N.

Motion by Zen Kelly, second by Patti Truesdell.

Final Resolution: Motion Carried

Yes: Tim Daugharty, Zen Kelly, Virginia Morgan, Beverley Romanin, Jason Tauriainen, Patti Truesdell, Debbie Cary

Not Present at Vote: Penny Vadla, Matt Morse

H. BP 3311 Bids

Resolution: Move to approve BP 3311 Bids.

Move to approve Consent Agenda items 12 B-N.

Motion by Zen Kelly, second by Patti Truesdell.

Final Resolution: Motion Carried

Yes: Tim Daugharty, Zen Kelly, Virginia Morgan, Beverley Romanin, Jason Tauriainen, Patti Truesdell, Debbie Cary

Not Present at Vote: Penny Vadla, Matt Morse

I. Budget Transfers over $50,000 2023-6-5

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

Move to approve Consent Agenda items 12 B-N.

Motion by Zen Kelly, second by Patti Truesdell.

Final Resolution: Motion Carried

Yes: Tim Daugharty, Zen Kelly, Virginia Morgan, Beverley Romanin, Jason Tauriainen, Patti Truesdell, Debbie Cary

Not Present at Vote: Penny Vadla, Matt Morse

J. 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-N.

Motion by Zen Kelly, second by Patti Truesdell.

Final Resolution: Motion Carried

Yes: Tim Daugharty, Zen Kelly, Virginia Morgan, Beverley Romanin, Jason Tauriainen, Patti Truesdell, Debbie Cary

Not Present at Vote: Penny Vadla, Matt Morse

K. 2023-24 New Administrator Contract(s)

Resolution: Move to approve 2023-24 New Administrator Contract(s)

Move to approve Consent Agenda items 12 B-N.

Motion by Zen Kelly, second by Patti Truesdell.

Final Resolution: Motion Carried

Yes: Tim Daugharty, Zen Kelly, Virginia Morgan, Beverley Romanin, Jason Tauriainen, Patti Truesdell, Debbie Cary

Not Present at Vote: Penny Vadla, Matt Morse

L. 2023-24 Tentative Tenure Teacher Contract(s)

Resolution: Move to approve the 2023-24 Tentative Tenure Teacher Contract(s)

Move to approve Consent Agenda items 12 B-N.

Motion by Zen Kelly, second by Patti Truesdell.

Final Resolution: Motion Carried

Yes: Tim Daugharty, Zen Kelly, Virginia Morgan, Beverley Romanin, Jason Tauriainen, Patti Truesdell, Debbie Cary

Not Present at Vote: Penny Vadla, Matt Morse

M. 2023-24 Temporary Retired Teacher Contract(s)

Resolution: Move to approve 2023-24 Temporary Retired Teacher Contract(s)

Move to approve Consent Agenda items 12 B-N.

Motion by Zen Kelly, second by Patti Truesdell.

Final Resolution: Motion Carried

Yes: Tim Daugharty, Zen Kelly, Virginia Morgan, Beverley Romanin, Jason Tauriainen, Patti Truesdell, Debbie Cary

Not Present at Vote: Penny Vadla, Matt Morse

N. 2023-24 New Teacher Contract(s)

Resolution: Move to approve 2023-24 New Teacher Contract(s)

Move to approve Consent Agenda items 12 B-N.

Motion by Zen Kelly, second by Patti Truesdell.

Final Resolution: Motion Carried

Yes: Tim Daugharty, Zen Kelly, Virginia Morgan, Beverley Romanin, Jason Tauriainen, Patti Truesdell, Debbie Cary

Not Present at Vote: Penny Vadla, Matt Morse

13. Action Items

A. FY23 Budget Revision for the General Fund, Student Transportation and Student Nutrition Services

Move to approve the FY23 Budget Revision as presented.

Motion by Zen Kelly, second by Virginia Morgan.

Final Resolution: Motion Carried

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

Not Present at Vote: Matt Morse

B. Kenai Peninsula School Athletic Association (KPSAA) Handbook SY 2023-2024

Move to approve the Kenai Peninsula School Athletic Association (KPSAA) Handbook SY 2023-2024.

Motion by Virginia Morgan, second by Penny Vadla.

Final Resolution: Motion Carried

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

Not Present at Vote: Matt Morse

C. Six Year Plan for the Years 2025 to 2030

Move to approve the Six Year Plan for the Years 2025 to 2030

Motion by Patti Truesdell, second by Penny Vadla.

Final Resolution: Motion Carried

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

Not Present at Vote: Matt Morse

D. World Language Curriculum Revision

Move to approve the 2023 World Language Curriculum Revision.

Motion by Zen Kelly, second by Virginia Morgan.

Final Resolution: Motion Carried

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

Not Present at Vote: Matt Morse

E. LAYDOWN* 2022-2023 and 2023-2024 Flat Payment

Joan Korr commented on this item.

Move to approve the 2022-2023 and 2023-2024 flat payment for the Executive Director of Human Resources and the Executive Director of Finance.

Motion by Zen Kelly, second by Penny Vadla.

Final Resolution: Motion Carried

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

Not Present at Vote: Matt Morse

14. First Reading of Policy Revisions

A. BB 9230 Orientation

The Board was presented a first reading of Board Policy BB 9230 Orientation.

B. BB 9300 Governance

The Board was presented a first reading of Board Policy BB 9300 Governance.

C. BB 9310 Policy Manual

The Board was presented a first reading of Board Policy BB 9310 Policy Manual.

D. BB 9311 Board Policies

The Board was presented a first reading of Board Policy BB 9311 Board Policies.

E. BB 9312 Board Bylaws

The Board was presented a first reading of Board Policy BB 9312 Board Bylaws.

15. Public Presentations/Comments

Kim Bates testified in regards to curriculum.

16. Board Comments

Mr. Daugharty congratulated Ms. Reinhart and appreciated this school year.
Mr. Kelly appreciated those who attended the meeting, as well as, the student testimony this evening. He noted the curriculum approval process. He appreciated the graduations he attended. He congratulated Ms. Reinhart.
Ms. Morgan appreciated the meeting this evening. She appreciated the student testimony. She remembered and appreciated Mr. Summers.
Ms. Romanin appreciated the attendance at the meeting and the testimony. She appreciated the graduations she attended this year.
Mr. Tauriainen appreciated those who attended the meeting. He appreciated the testimony on the evening. He encouraged teamwork as a district and a community.
Ms. Truesdell appreciated the meeting this evening. She appreciated the student testimony this evening. She appreciated the public testimony this evening. She appreciated the attendance at the meeting this evening. She appreciated Ms. Wear's speaking this evening.
Mrs. Vadla appreciated the work sessions held earlier today. She appreciated the student testimony this evening. She noted a book she received from project graduation. She appreciated the meeting this evening.
Ms. Cary appreciated the testimony and attendance at the meeting this evening. She appreciated administration. She appreciated the Reads Act Update Work Session. She appreciated the student testimony this evening.

17. Executive Session

There were none this evening.

18. Adjourn

Ms. Cary adjourned the meeting at 7:27 p.m.