APPROVED 08-05-2024

Kenai Peninsula Borough School District

148 N. Binkley Street, Soldotna Alaska 99669

Board of Education Meeting (Monday, July 1, 2024)

Generated by Nikkol Sipes on Tuesday, July 2, 2024

1. Opening Activities

A. Call to Order

Mr. Kelly called the meeting to order at 6:00 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: Ms. Kelley Cizek, Mr. Tim Daugharty, Ms. Virginia Morgan, Mr. Matt Morse, Mr. Jason Tauriainen, Ms. Patti Truesdell, Mrs. Penny Vadla, Mr. Zen Kelly
Members Absent: Ms. Dianne MacRae

E. Approval of Agenda

The July 1, 2024 Regular Business Meeting agenda was approved as presented.

Move to approve the July 1, 2024 Regular Business Meeting agenda as presented.

Motion by Patti Truesdell, second by Penny Vadla.

Final Resolution: Motion Carried

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

Not Present at Vote: Dianne MacRae

F. Approval of Minutes 06-03-2024

The June 3, 2024 Regular Business meeting minutes were approved as printed.

G. Approval of Special Meeting Minutes 06-03-2024

The June 3, 2024 Special Meeting 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

There were none this evening.

5. Student Presentations/Comments (Any topic)

There were none this evening.

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

Douglas O'Brien testified in regards to special education documentation.

7. Hearing of Delegations

There were none this evening.

8. Communications and Petitions

A. Mr. Holland

Mr. Holland reported on the following:

He spoke in regards to the correspondence ruling of the State of Alaska Supreme Court and that now the case is remanded back to the Alaska Superior Court. He noted that there has been no change with the allotments in this regard for KPBSD correspondence.

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

There were none this evening.

10. Superintendent's Report

A. Mr. Holland

Mr. Holland reported on the following:
He welcomed Ms. Denise Kelly as the incoming student support services director. He noted the Four-Day School Week work session held earlier today. He congratulated the winners of the caring for the Kenai awards. He appreciated and recognized Ms. Dendurent for her work on the Reading of Alyeska summer school grant proposal for summer school programming. He noted the summer school boost program. He spoke of the Finance Update work session held earlier today where the Board discussed the FY25 Preliminary Budget Revision that is up for action this evening. He also noted that the district will be facing a large deficit for FY26 and recommended early discussions take place in order to navigate this situation.

11. Reports

A. May Finance Reports 2024-7-1

Ms. Hayes provided the May Finance Reports.

B. Board Reports

Mr. Morse attended an APC charter school meeting.
Ms. Truesdell attended a Homeless Coalition meeting.
Ms. Vadla attended the NSBA mental health forum, and completed the AASB Board of Directors evaluation.

C. Committee Reports

Ms. Morgan provided the policy review committee meeting report held earlier today.

Mr. Tauriainen provided a report on the four-day school week ad hoc committee presentation at a work session held earlier today, and noted this was the final step for the temporary committee's charge.

D. Board Work Session Report

Mr. Kelly reported that the Board held the following work sessions earlier today:
Four-Day School Week Ad Hoc Committee Findings
Complete 2024-2025 Board Goals
Student Climate & Mindset Survey
Finance Update
Board Policy Review
Board Discussion

12. Consent Agenda

A. Approval of Consent Agenda

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

Move to approve Consent Agenda items 12 B-J.

Motion by Matt Morse, second by Jason Tauriainen.

Final Resolution: Motion Carried

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

Not Present at Vote: Dianne MacRae

B. Policy Review of Series 1000 Community Relations

Resolution: Move to approve Policy Review of Series 1000 Community Relations.

Move to approve Consent Agenda items 12 B-J.

Motion by Matt Morse, second by Jason Tauriainen.

Final Resolution: Motion Carried

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

Not Present at Vote: Dianne MacRae

C. Policy Review of Series 2000 Administration

Resolution: Move to approve Policy Review of Series 2000 Administration.

Move to approve Consent Agenda items 12 B-J.

Motion by Matt Morse, second by Jason Tauriainen.

Final Resolution: Motion Carried

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

Not Present at Vote: Dianne MacRae

D. BP 6020 Parent Involvement

Resolution: Move to approve BP 6020 Parent Involvement.

Move to approve Consent Agenda items 12 B-J.

Motion by Matt Morse, second by Jason Tauriainen.

Final Resolution: Motion Carried

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

Not Present at Vote: Dianne MacRae

E. BP 5124.1 Family Engagement

Resolution: Move to approve BP 5124.1 Family Engagement.

Move to approve Consent Agenda items 12 B-J.

Motion by Matt Morse, second by Jason Tauriainen.

Final Resolution: Motion Carried

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

Not Present at Vote: Dianne MacRae

F. AR 5124.1 Family Engagement

Resolution: Move to approve AR 5124.1 Family Engagement.

Move to approve Consent Agenda items 12 B-J.

Motion by Matt Morse, second by Jason Tauriainen.

Final Resolution: Motion Carried

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

Not Present at Vote: Dianne MacRae

G. BP 5141.41 Sexual Abuse, Sexual Assault and Dating Violence Awareness and Prevention

Resolution: Move to approve BP 5141.41 Sexual Abuse, Sexual Assault and Dating Violence Awareness and Prevention.

Move to approve Consent Agenda items 12 B-J.

Motion by Matt Morse, second by Jason Tauriainen.

Final Resolution: Motion Carried

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

Not Present at Vote: Dianne MacRae

H. 2024-25 New Teacher Contract(s)

Resolution: Move to approve 2024-25 New Teacher Contract(s)

Move to approve Consent Agenda items 12 B-J.

Motion by Matt Morse, second by Jason Tauriainen.

Final Resolution: Motion Carried

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

Not Present at Vote: Dianne MacRae

I. 2024-25 Temporary Retired Teacher Contract(s)

Resolution: Move to approve 2024-25 Temporary Retired Teacher Contract(s)

Move to approve Consent Agenda items 12 B-J.

Motion by Matt Morse, second by Jason Tauriainen.

Final Resolution: Motion Carried

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

Not Present at Vote: Dianne MacRae

J. Budget Transfers over $50,000 2024-7-1

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

Move to approve Consent Agenda items 12 B-J.

Motion by Matt Morse, second by Jason Tauriainen.

Final Resolution: Motion Carried

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

Not Present at Vote: Dianne MacRae

13. Action Items

A. 2024-2025 Board Goals

Ms. Vadla spoke in support of the item.

Move to approve the 2024-2025 Board Goals.

Motion by Jason Tauriainen, second by Penny Vadla.

Final Resolution: Motion Carried

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

Not Present at Vote: Dianne MacRae

B. *REVISED FY25 Preliminary Budget Revision

Ms. Cizek spoke to this item.
Ms. Vadla spoke to the item.
Mr. Kelly spoke to the item.

Move to approve the FY25 Preliminary Budget Revision.

Motion by Jason Tauriainen, second by Penny Vadla.

Final Resolution: Motion Carried

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

Not Present at Vote: Dianne MacRae

C. Six Year Plan for the Years 2026 to 2031

Move to approve the Six Year Plan for the Years 2026 to 2031

Motion by Jason Tauriainen, second by Penny Vadla.

Final Resolution: Motion Carried

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

Not Present at Vote: Dianne MacRae

14. First Reading of Policy Revisions

There were none this evening.

15. Public Presentations/Comments

A. Public Presentations/Comments Any Topic

Douglas O'Brien testified in regards to special education documentation.
Mr. Kelly addressed Mr. O'Brien's testimony this evening.

16. Board Comments

A. Board Comments

Ms. Truesdell welcomed Ms. Denise Kelly. She appreciated the Annual School Reports provided in the general information packet. She appreciated the testimony this evening.
Ms. Cizek appreciated the testimony this evening.
Mr. Morse appreciated the attendance this evening. He appreciated the testimony.
Mr. Daugharty had no report at this time.
Ms. Morgan noted the students that received recognition through the education rising conference in DC.
Ms. Vadla appreciated the work sessions held earlier today. She welcomed Ms. Denise Kelly. She welcomed the new teachers which were hired. She appreciated the testimony this evening. She appreciated the media that was in attendance.
Mr. Tauriainen appreciated the opportunity to pursue the Four Day school week in the form of a temporary committee. He appreciated the attendance on the evening and welcomed Ms. Denise Kelly.
Mr. Kelly welcomed Ms. Denise Kelly. He noted the finalization of the Board of Education goals this evening.

17. Executive Session

There were none this evening.

18. Adjourn

Mr. Kelly adjourned the meeting at 6:39 p.m.