APPROVED 10-02-2023

Kenai Peninsula Borough School District

2100 Swetman St. Seward, AK 99664

Board of Education Meeting (Monday, September 11, 2023)

Generated by Nikkol Sipes on Tuesday, September 12, 2023

1. Opening Activities

A. Call to Order

Ms. Cary called the meeting to order at 6:01 p.m.

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

C. District Mission Statement

Mr. Tauriainen read the District Mission Statement.

D. Roll Call

Members Present: Mr. Tim Daugharty (virtually attended), Mr. Zen Kelly (virtually attended), Ms. Virginia Morgan, Mr. Matt Morse, Ms. Beverley Romanin, Mr. Jason Tauriainen, Ms. Patti Truesdell, Mrs. Penny Vadla, Ms. Debbie Cary, Miss Maggie Grenier, Student Representative

E. Approval of Agenda

The agenda was approved as presented.

Move to approve the September 11, 2023 agenda as presented.

Motion by Beverley Romanin, second by Penny Vadla.

Final Resolution: Motion Carried

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

F. Approval of Minutes 08-07-2023

The August 7, 2023 minutes 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

Miss Grenier reported on the following:
In her first report of the school year she spoke in regards to connecting with other student councils in the district. She spoke in regards to homecoming events around the district. She noted there is now a student council class rather than just a club. She spoke on topics that the student councils are working on in their schools, as well as policies within the district. She encouraged student voice and outreach.

5. Student Presentations/Comments (Any topic)

There were none this evening.

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

Mica Van Buskirk testified in regards to in person core classes offered in Seward. She testified in regards to cell phone use in school, school councilors as well as extra curricular activities. She also testified in regards to the Seward Middle School staffing.
Wendellynn Brewi testified in regards to bullying.
Joshanna Schmidt testified in regards to bullying and spoke in regards to Board Policy.
Albi Tatum testified in regards to enrollment and staffing. She also testified in regards to bullying, fighting, and vaping.
Celeste Lemme testified in regards to staffing in the Seward area as well as vaping.
Emilee Sawyer testified in regards to Kindergarten school day length, staffing at Seward High and Middle school and Seward housing.
Casie Warner testified in regards to staffing at the middle and high school in Seward, online classes and bullying.
Heather Bardarson testified in regards to staffing and classes offered in the Seward area.
Tara Crater testified in regards to bullying and staffing in the Seward area.
Cassidi Cameron testified in regards to staffing, and enrollment.
Katie Journey testified in regards to staffing and negotiations.

7. Hearing of Delegations

There were none this evening.

8. Communications and Petitions

A. Mr. Holland

Mr. Holland reported on the following:
He welcomed Miss Grenier to the Board as Student Representative. He recognized the Board for valuing student voice. He noted a meeting with Representative Ruffridge. He noted a meeting with Mr. Hedges and Mayor Micciche regarding the Bond Package. He noted a meeting with Ms. Siemers and Chancellor Parnell. He recognized Ms. Annaleah Karron for her efforts in CTE. He noted a meeting with Grand Canyon University. He noted the Nikiski Car show Fundraiser.

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

Ms. LaDawn Druce, KPEA president, she appreciated the budget 101 work sessions held earlier today. She spoke in regards to outreach to the state legislators regarding staffing in the schools. She spoke in regards to the importance of low pupil to teacher ratios, student safety and retention.
Ms. Susanna Litwiniak, KPESA president, she recognized the theater techs for assisting with the Board meeting. She spoke in regards to support staffing, recruitment and retention. She spoke in regards to working together.
Mr. Henry Burns, Kenai Peninsula Administrative Administration, spoke in regards to recruitment and retention.
Mica Van Buskirk, Seward Site Council, spoke in regards to school funding and finance.
Cindy Ecklund, Borough Assembly, spoke in regards to staffing, Seward housing, student safety, and online courses.

10. Superintendent's Report

A. Mr. Holland

Mr. Holland reported on the following:
He spoke to Ms. Ecklund's testimony this evening. He noted several extra curricular highlights. He spoke to funding in transportation. He spoke in regards to the Seward Middle Administrative staffing. He recognized Mr. Matt Cook Principal at Seward Elementary. He recognized the staff in Seward, as well as, Annaleah Karron's efforts in CTE, and noted several of the current CTE highlights. He recognized the Seward custodians. He spoke in regards to the Alaska Reads Act. He spoke in regards to the STARs and MAPs scores. He spoke in regards to the Safe School Helpline that is to be implemented. He addressed some of the testimony on the evening so far.

11. Reports

A. July Finance Reports 2023-9-11

The July Finance Reports were provided to the Board on the agenda. Board members were encouraged to reach out to Ms. Hayes with any questions.

B. Board Reports

Ms. Romanin visited Sterling Elementary and Skyview schools.
Mr. Tauriainen visited both schools in Nikiski on opening day, and attended the Nikiski Town Hall.
Ms. Vadla attended the KPEA and KPESA welcome back BBQ.
Ms. Morgan attended the Middle College Social and Cooper Landing school open house. She has visited Cooper Landing school.
Ms. Truesdell attended the Kaleidoscope site council, and the welcome back BBQ. She attended a training program at K-Beach.
Mr. Morse attended a Kenai Middle School soccer game. He visited Kaleidoscope and Aurora Borealis Charter school.
Mr. Daugharty visited several schools in the Homer area. He also attended Homer High and Homer Middle open houses. He also attended the KPEA and KPESA welcome back BBQs. As well as attended Paul Banks Site Council meeting.
Mr. Kelly attended the Health Care Policy Committee.
Ms. Cary attended the open house for Ninilchik school.

C. Committee Reports

There were no committee reports.

D. Board Work Session Report

Ms. Cary reported the following work sessions:
AASB Resolution
Soldotna Elementary Education Specifications
Cell Phone Use
Comprehensive Counseling Program Update
Board Policy Review
Budget 101: Understanding Alaska’s Education Funding Formula
Board Discussion

12. Consent Agenda

A. *REVISED Approval of Consent Agenda

Move to approve Consent Agenda items 12 B-M.

Motion by Jason Tauriainen, second by Matt Morse.

Final Resolution: Motion Carried

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

Miss Grenier, Student Representative Advisory Vote: YES

B. BP 6163.1 Libraries/Media Centers

Resolution: Move to approve BP 6163.1 Libraries/Media Centers.

Move to approve Consent Agenda items 12 B-M.

Motion by Jason Tauriainen, second by Matt Morse.

Final Resolution: Motion Carried

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

Miss Grenier, Student Representative Advisory Vote: YES

C. AR 6163.1a Libraries/Media Centers

Resolution: Move to approve AR 6163.1a Libraries/Media Centers.

Move to approve Consent Agenda items 12 B-M.

Motion by Jason Tauriainen, second by Matt Morse.

Final Resolution: Motion Carried

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

Miss Grenier, Student Representative Advisory Vote: YES

D. BB 9313 Administrative Regulations and Exhibits

Resolution: Move to approve BB 9313 Administrative Regulations and Exhibits.

Move to approve Consent Agenda items 12 B-M.

Motion by Jason Tauriainen, second by Matt Morse.

Final Resolution: Motion Carried

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

Miss Grenier, Student Representative Advisory Vote: YES

E. BB 9320 Meetings

Resolution: Move to approve BB 9320 Meetings.

Move to approve Consent Agenda items 12 B-M.

Motion by Jason Tauriainen, second by Matt Morse.

Final Resolution: Motion Carried

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

Miss Grenier, Student Representative Advisory Vote: YES

F. BB 9321 Executive Sessions

Resolution: Move to approve BB 9321 Executive Sessions.

Move to approve Consent Agenda items 12 B-M.

Motion by Jason Tauriainen, second by Matt Morse.

Final Resolution: Motion Carried

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

Miss Grenier, Student Representative Advisory Vote: YES

G. Student Representative to the School Board, Student Representative to the Information Committee, and Student Representative to the Small Schools Committee

Resolution: Move to approve Miss Maggie Grenier as the Student Representative to the School Board, Mr. Spencer Co as the Student Representative to the Information Committee and Miss Inafa Reutov as the Student Representative to the Small Schools Committee.

Move to approve Consent Agenda items 12 B-M.

Motion by Jason Tauriainen, second by Matt Morse.

Final Resolution: Motion Carried

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

Miss Grenier, Student Representative Advisory Vote: YES

H. 2023-24 Long-Term Substitute Teacher Contract(s)

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

Move to approve Consent Agenda items 12 B-M.

Motion by Jason Tauriainen, second by Matt Morse.

Final Resolution: Motion Carried

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

Miss Grenier, Student Representative Advisory Vote: YES

I. 2023-24 New Teacher Contract(s)

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

Move to approve Consent Agenda items 12 B-M.

Motion by Jason Tauriainen, second by Matt Morse.

Final Resolution: Motion Carried

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

Miss Grenier, Student Representative Advisory Vote: YES

J. 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-M.

Motion by Jason Tauriainen, second by Matt Morse.

Final Resolution: Motion Carried

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

Miss Grenier, Student Representative Advisory Vote: YES

K. 2023-24 Tentative Non-Tenure Teacher Contract(s)

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

Move to approve Consent Agenda items 12 B-M.

Motion by Jason Tauriainen, second by Matt Morse.

Final Resolution: Motion Carried

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

Miss Grenier, Student Representative Advisory Vote: YES

L. Budget Transfers over $50,000 2023-9-11

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

Move to approve Consent Agenda items 12 B-M.

Motion by Jason Tauriainen, second by Matt Morse.

Final Resolution: Motion Carried

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

Miss Grenier, Student Representative Advisory Vote: YES

M. * LAYDOWN Leave of Absence Request/Support

Resolution: Move to approve the request for an unpaid leave of absence.

Move to approve Consent Agenda items 12 B-M.

Motion by Jason Tauriainen, second by Matt Morse.

Final Resolution: Motion Carried

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

Miss Grenier, Student Representative Advisory Vote: YES

13. Action Items

There were none this evening.

14. First Reading of Policy Revisions

A. Policy Review of Series 9000 Bylaws of the Board

The Board was provided a first reading of the review of policy Series 9000 Bylaws of the Board.

15. Public Presentations/Comments

Kameron Kowalski testified in regards to funding, the staffing formula, and bullying.
Mila Burgmark testified in regards to staffing, transportation, and online courses.
Jerry Olive testified in regards to bullying and policy.
Dave Paperman testified in regards to bullying and funding.
Bekah Vanzee testified in regards to student safety and bullying.
Blaine Bardarson testified in regards to bullying, funding and staffing.
Mike James testified in regards to advocating.
Jennifer Desermia testified in regards to advocating, recruitment, and transportation.

16. Board Comments

Ms. Vadla appreciated the attendance on the evening. She spoke in regards to the testimony on the evening. She spoke in regards to support from the community. She appreciated Ms. Cary. She appreciated the work sessions held earlier today. She appreciated Kelly King and Nicole Murphy. She appreciated Mr. Holland.
Mr. Kelly appreciated the testimony this evening. He noted that the Board strives to support all the schools across the diverse district and make things as equitable as possible. He spoke to the one time funding and the veto of the Governor. He encouraged advocating to the state legislature. He spoke to the staffing formula.
Miss Grenier spoke in regards to the importance of community and appreciated the attendance this evening and the testimony and support.
Mr. Daugharty spoke in regards to the testimony this evening. He appreciated the work sessions held earlier today. He spoke in regards to communications with the Borough. He appreciated the testimony and the attendance this evening.
Mr. Tauriainen appreciated the testimony this evening. He appreciated the work sessions held earlier today in particular the cell phone use work session. He spoke to the testimony on the evening.
Ms. Romanin appreciated the testimony this evening. She encouraged advocacy at the state legislature.
Ms. Morgan appreciated the testimony this evening. She spoke in regards to the veto of the one time funding and spoke in regards to advocating to the state legislators. She appreciated the attendance this evening.
Ms. Truesdell appreciated the attendance this evening. She appreciated the work sessions held earlier today. She appreciated the testimony this evening. She encouraged advocacy at the state level.
Mr. Morse appreciated the attendance on the evening. He encouraged the public to advocate to the state legislature regarding funding.
Ms. Cary spoke to the testimony on the evening. She appreciated the testimony this evening, she also encouraged advocacy regarding funding to the state legislature. She spoke in regards to negotiations coming up this year. She spoke to the importance of staff. She remembered 9/11. She appreciated the meeting attendance this evening.

17. Executive Session

There were none this evening.

18. Adjourn

Ms. Cary adjourned the meeting at 8:56 p.m.