APPROVED 12/4/17

Kenai Peninsula Borough School District

148 N. Binkley St., Soldotna, AK 99669

Board of Education Meeting Minutes Monday, November 6, 2017

Generated by Debbie Tressler on Thursday, November 9, 2017

1. Opening Activities

A. Call to Order 6:00 p.m.

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

The Kenai Central High School Chamber Choir sang “The National Anthem.”

C. District Mission Statement

Mr. Castimore read the district mission statement.

D. Roll Call

Members Present: Marty Anderson (telephonically), Debbie Cary, Dan Castimore, Lynn Hohl, Mike Illg, Zen Kelly, Tim Navarre, Jason Tauriainen, Penny Vadla, Calvin Mitzel, student representative

E. Approval of Agenda

Approve the agenda as presented.

Motion by Tim Navarre, second by Lynn Hohl.

Final Resolution: Motion Carried

Yes: Marty Anderson, Debbie Cary, Dan Castimore, Lynn Hohl, Mike Illg, Zen Kelly, Tim Navarre, Jason Tauriainen, Penny Vadla

Advisory Vote, Mr. Calvin Mitzel: Yes

F. Approval of Minutes

Approve the minutes of the Oct. 16, 2017 meeting as printed.

Motion by Tim Navarre, second by Zen Kelly.

Final Resolution: Motion Carried

Yes: Marty Anderson, Debbie Cary, Dan Castimore, Lynn Hohl, Mike Illg, Zen Kelly, Tim Navarre, Jason Tauriainen, Penny Vadla

Advisory Vote, Mr. Calvin Mitzel: Yes

2. Awards and Presentations

None scheduled.

3. School Reports

Skyview Middle School principal, Mr. Sarge Truesdell, recognized staff and students that helped compile the school's presentation. He explained the report video entitled "A Day in the Life of a Skyview Student" and presented the video. He invited the Board to visit the school at any time.

Mr. Alan Fields, Kenai Central High School principal, introduced the school's Chamber Choir and director Mr. Simon Nissen, who performed "Tides of Oceans." Mr. Fields highlighted the school's vision and mission statements, job shadow program, "Focus on Learning" period, recent awards, and music and arts programs. He shared a video displaying student leadership and spirit. He invited the Board to visit the school or contact him with questions.

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

No comments were offered.

5. Hearing of Delegations

None scheduled.

6. Communications and Petitions

Mr. Dusek discussed two items in the general information packet: 1) student enrollment and 2) the memo from Mr. O'Brien regarding after school bussing. He noted the following upcoming dates: Nov. 9-12 AASB Annual Conference, Nov. 22 Student Early Release Day, Nov. 23-34 Thanksgiving Day holiday, Dec. 4 next school board meeting, and Dec. 5 board work session and joint budget work session with the Borough Assembly.

7. Representative selected by the following: Advisory Committee, Site Councils and/or Authorized Student Support Organizations, K.P.A.A., K.P.E.A., K.P.E.S.A., Borough Assembly

Mr. David Brighton, KPEA president, reported that the Association is still conducting their listening tour and will be in Homer on Nov. 7 talking with teachers. He stated that teachers are busy and satisfied and it was a good start to the year. He congratulated Ms. Samantha Pugia, Redoubt Elementary music teacher, for her nomination to attend the NEA National Leadership Summit; she was one of four selected from Alaska. He thanked the Board for their work.

8. Superintendent's Report

Mr. Dusek congratulated Mayor Charlie Pierce on his election. He and the mayor will meet regularly throughout the year. He congratulated district state swimming participants for their excellent performances. He congratulated the Nikiski and Soldotna High School volleyball teams for qualifying for the state competition this weekend. He congratulated Ms. Audra Faris, Nikiski North Star teacher, "School Band and Orchestra" magazine named her 1 of 50 music directors around the country that make a difference. The legislature is still in session and focusing on the crime bill. He reported on the district College Fair and the Upstream Academy and thanked staff members that helped on these events. He stated that Personalize Learning Wave 1 schools will meet on Tuesday and Wednesday, Nov. 7-8. and invited the Board to attend. The KPESA board will meet on Nov. 9. The next administrator meeting will be on Nov. 15 at Skyview Middle School. He attended the Borough honor choir concert at Homer High School and expressed appreciation for the performance. He attended the principal's conference awards lunch where Mr. Shane Bostic was presented the Region III Assistant Principal of the Year award. He reported on his attendance to the ConnectEd Grant update meeting for Nanwalek School and the iBook being developed as part of the program. He and Mr. Vlasak spoke on KSRM's "Bird's Eye View" regarding assessment results. He presented a district update to the Seward Chamber of Commerce on Oct. 17 and noted that it was well attended. He stated that many schools held Halloween events and the district office had many trick or treaters. He attended the Oct. 31 Borough Assembly meeting. He will attend the Association of Alaska School Boards (AASB) Annual Conference Nov. 9-12 and the Alaska School Activities Association (ASAA) reclassification committee meeting on Nov. 12-13. On Nov. 14 he will host a question and answer session on Facebook Live; he will plan other video-type meetings in the future. On Nov. 17, the district will host a native leaders meeting to continue developing partnerships with those entities. He will be out of the office Nov. 20-25; Mr. O'Brien will be the acting superintendent during his absence.

9. Reports

A. Board Reports

Mr. Illg attended the Oct. 17 budget presentation at Homer Middle and the volleyball regional competition in Homer.

Ms. Hohl attended the Oct. 17 budget presentation at Seward High.

Mr.Anderson attended the Oct. 17 budget presentation at Sterling Elementary and thanked Mr. Dusek and the staff for their work on the regional presentations.

Mr. Tauriainen attended the Oct. 17 budget presentation at Nikiski Middle/High and the regional volleyball competition.

Mrs. Vadla reported on her participation in the Oct. 4 Education Challenge Committee's final meeting.

B. Committee Reports

Mr. Castimore reported that the Policy Review Committee met earlier in the day and discussed its agenda items.

Mr. Navarre reported that the Information Committee met earlier in the day and discussed its agenda items.

Mr. Kelly reported that the Finance Committee met earlier in the day and discussed its agenda items.

Mrs. Vadla reported that the Governance Handbook Committee will meet next on Nov. 7.

D. Board Work Session Report

Mrs. Vadla reported that the Board held work sessions entitled: Board Policy, FY18 and FY19 Budget Updates, KPBSD Senior and Alumni Survey Report, Building Component and Replacement Standards, and AASB Annual Conference Preparation. All members present at the meeting, attended the work sessions except Mr. Anderson.

10. Consent Agenda

Move to approve Consent Agenda items 10 B-E

B. 2017-18 New Teacher Contract(s) REVISED

C. 2017-18 Long-Term Substitute Teacher Contract(s)

D. Resignation(s)

E. Leave of Absence Request/Support

At 6:54 p.m. Mrs. Vadla passed the gavel to Mr. Kelly in order to comment on an item on the consent agenda. At 6:54 p.m., Mr. Kelly returned the gavel.

Motion by Jason Tauriainen, second by Lynn Hohl.

Final Resolution: Motion Carried

Yes: Marty Anderson, Debbie Cary, Dan Castimore, Lynn Hohl, Mike Illg, Zen Kelly, Tim Navarre, Jason Tauriainen, Penny Vadla

The Advisory Vote was not called.

11. Action Items

A. 2017-18 School Board Committee Assignments REVISED

Approve the 2017-18 School Board Committee Assignments as revised

Move to amend the 2017-18 School Board Committee Assignments to add Tim Navarre to Recognition Committee

Motion by Dan Castimore, second by Tim Navarre.

Motion Carried

Yes: Marty Anderson, Debbie Cary, Dan Castimore, Lynn Hohl, Mike Illg, Zen Kelly, Tim Navarre, Jason Tauriainen, Penny Vadla

Advisory Vote, Calvin Mitzel: Yes

Move to amend the 2017-18 School Board Committee Assignments to remove Ms. Hohl from the Recognition Committee

Motion by Lynn Hohl, second by Jason Tauriainen.

Withdrawn. Mr. Tauriainen concurred.

Motion by Tim Navarre, second by Dan Castimore.

Final Resolution: Motion Carried as amended

Yes: Marty Anderson, Debbie Cary, Dan Castimore, Lynn Hohl, Mike Illg, Zen Kelly, Tim Navarre, Jason Tauriainen, Penny Vadla

Advisory Vote, Calvin Mitzel: Yes

12. First Reading of Policy Revisions

The Board heard a first reading of BP 0100 Philosophy.

The Board heard a first reading of BP 9130 Board Committees.

13. Public Presentations/Comments

Ms. Jennifer Showalter Yeoman discussed the mission of the Kenaitze Indian Tribe and what they can do to help increase the graduation rate for native students.
Mrs. Margaret Gilman welcomed the new Board members and invited them to attend the school's Veterans Day Assembly on Thursday at 2:15.

14. Board Comments

Mr. Tauriainen met with Mrs. Gilman during parent-teacher conferences. He visited Nikiski High School during conferences and congratulated the volleyball team for qualifying for the state competition.

Mr. Navarre attended the Boys and Girls Club event this past weekend and expressed appreciation for the program.

Ms. Cary expressed appreciation for the school reports. She expressed her condolences to Mr. Kevin Zimmerman's family.

Mr. Illg attended parent-teacher conferences for his daughter. He noted that Veteran's Day is Nov. 11, his father served in Vietnam and earned a Bronze Star. He thanked his father and all veteran's for their service. He wished everyone a Happy Thanksgiving.

Mr. Castimore attended the Kaleidoscope School of Arts and Science Academic Policy Committee (APC) meeting and the Nov. 17 budget meeting. He noted the resignation of Mr. John Gifford and expressed his appreciation for Mr. Gifford's service.

Mr. Kelly expressed appreciation for the KCHS choir performances and the creative school reports. He thanked Mrs. Vadla for doing a great job.

Mr. Mitzel expressed appreciation for the creativity of the school reports and is looking forward to using their ideas to improve Soldotna High.

Mrs. Vadla thanked everyone for their patience with her at first meeting as president. She thanked the audience for attending. She thanked Mr. Fields and Mr. Truesdell for their reports. She stated that she had worked with Mr. Zimmerman and taught his children and offered condolences to the family. She wished her husband happy birthday. She thanked Mr. Ogle, Assembly president, for attending.

15. Executive Session

No Executive Session was needed.

16. Adjourn

At 7:12 p.m. Mrs. Vadla adjourned the meeting.

Respectfully submitted,

Mrs. Penny Vadla, President

Mr. Dan Castimore, Clerk

Submitted by Mrs. Debbie Tressler

Administrative Secretary to the Board of Education