APPROVED 1/15/18

Kenai Peninsula Borough School District

148 N. Binkley St., Soldotna, AK 99669

Board of Education Meeting Minutes Monday, December 4, 2017

Generated by Debbie Tressler on Wednesday, December 6, 2017

1. Opening Activities

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

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

C. District Mission Statement

Mr. Illg read the district mission statement.

D. Roll Call

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

Members Absent None

E. Approval of Agenda

The agenda was approved as presented.

F. Approval of Minutes

The minutes of November 6, 2017 were approved as printed.

2. Awards and Presentations

Mrs. Vadla presented AASB Carl Rose Boardmanship Award certificates to Mr. Kelly for basic boardmanship and Mr. Castimore for excellence in boardmanship.

3. School Reports

A. Paul Banks Elementary, Mr. Eric Pederson

Mr. Eric Peterson, Paul Banks Elementary School principal, displayed a photo slideshow as he highlighted the school's programs, classrooms, community, and vision and mission statements. He gave peanuts and student created cards to the Board members. He showed a music video of students playing violins at a recent school assembly.

B. Connections Homeschool, Mr. Rich Bartolowits

Mr. Rich Bartolowits, Connections Home School principal, thanked the Board for inviting him to report on the school. He discussed his background, education and work experience. He explained the school's three locations, staffing, student demographics, programs and work of the school's advisors. He reported on enrollment, class sizes, activities, reason students choose homeschool and the quality of homeschool education. He introduced student, Miss Anna DeVolld who read her VFW Patriots Essay Competition winner "Our Rights and Responsibilities." Miss Kendra Denney, student and part-time district office student aide, discussed the benefits of Connections and the opportunities afforded her through the program. Mr. Bartolowits introduced Mr. and Mrs. Stan Steffensen, parents, who discussed their experiences with their children in the school.

At 6:39 p.m., Mrs. Vadla recessed the meeting.

At 6:45 p.m., the Board reconvened in regular session.

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

No comments were offered.

5. Hearing of Delegations

None.

6. Communications and Petitions

Mr. Dusek noted and discussed the general information packet items: Key Performance Indicator Approval Timeline and Grant Application Efforts and Partnerships. He thanked Mr. O’Brien and Mr. Vlasak for the work on these items. He announced that the State is conducting an audit of the district’s federal programs this year. Dec 4-8, 2017 is the State of Alaska Hour of Code Week; the Department of Education promotes activities in coding. He reminded the Board of the Dec 5, Board Information Committee meeting and work session at Soldotna Prep beginning at 9:00 a.m. and the Board and Borough Assembly joint budget work session at 2:00 p.m. in the Assembly Chambers. He noted several upcoming dates: Dec. 6, Title VI Advisory Committee; Dec. 6 and 14, respectively Kachemak- Selo and Razdolna Schools community input meetings regarding the principal hiring process; Dec. 8, Kenai Central High School Students in Transition fundraiser beginning at 6:00 p.m.; Dec. 16, English Language Arts Curriculum Committee; Dec. 22, 1st semester ends; and Jan 8, 2nd semester begins.

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

A. KPEA

Mr. David Brighton, KPEA president, discussed the resignations on agenda. He reported that an upcoming NEA Alaska commercial will feature some KPBSD para-professionals and teachers. He thanked the Board for their service.

B. KPESA

Ms. Rachel Sinclair, K.P.E.S.A. president, thanked Miss Denney for her work and helpfulness at the district office. She discussed the lack of Student Nutrition Services meals offered on the last day of school. She thanked the Board for their service and wished them Happy Holidays.

8. Superintendent's Report

Mr. Dusek expressed appreciation for four Homer High School hockey players who intervened for a gentleman in need of assistance in Anchorage recently. He congratulated the district students who qualified to participate in the All-State Music Festival. He thanked Mr. Jones, Ms. Hayes and the finance department for their work on the budget and the recent audit. He thanked the legislators who attended the afternoon's work session. He attended the Association of Alaska School Boards (AASB) Annual Conference and the Alaska Superintendents Association (ASA) reclassification committee. He stated that the Facebook Live event was successful and another is planned for January. He thanked the Board for supporting his recent vacation. He reported that the Governance Handbook Committee is making good progress. On Dec. 7 at 9:00 a.m., he will host a meeting with community members at K-Bay Coffee in Homer and will plan the same type of meeting for the central peninsula and Seward areas. He encouraged the Board to attend holiday school events and concerts. The week of Dec. 11, Mr. O’Brien and he will work on administrator evaluations. He plans to visit Seward on Dec. 18 and invited Board members to go with him. He noted that the district office will be closed on Dec. 25 and 26, 2017 and on January 1, 2018.

9. Reports

A. Finance Report

Mr. Jones presented the finance report through October 2017.

B. Five Year Enrollment Projection 2017-12-4

Mr. Jones presented the District's Five Year Pupil Enrollment Projections for 2018-2023.

C. Board Reports

Ms. Hohl attended Mr. Dusek’s Facebook Live event. She reported on her attendance to the AASB Annual Conference including the Resolutions Committee.

Mr. Castimore reported on his attendance to the AASB Annual Conference.

Mr. Tauriainen attended the AASB Annual Conference and the state volleyball tournament where Nikiski High School won Academic Award.

Ms. Cary attended the AASB Annual Conference. She attended the Nov. 17 Native Education/KPNYL meeting.

Mr. Mitzel attended the AASB Youth Leadership Institute. He participated in the Alaska All-State Music Festival.

Mrs. Vadla reported on her attendance to the AASB Annual Conference including the Resolutions Committee. She was elected to the AASB Board of Directors for a 3-year term. She attended the Project GRAD presentation by Chris Mburu. She attended the Nov. 17 Native Education/KPNYL meeting.

D. Committee Reports

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

Mr. Illg reported on his attendance to the Nov. 9 Kenai Peninsula School Activities Association (KPSAA) Executive Board meeting.

Mr. Navarre reported the Information Committee will meet on Dec. 5 at 9:00 a.m.

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

Mrs. Vadla reported that the Governance Handbook Committee met on Nov. 30. 2017 and discussed their agenda items.

Ms. Hohl reported that the Charter School Advisory Committee met earlier in the day and discussed their agenda items.

E. Board Work Session Report

Mrs. Vadla reported that the Board held work sessions entitled: Board Policy, Native Education Update, Class Size Report, FY18 Budget Revision, Comprehensive Annual Financial Report, and a discussion with the Kenai Peninsula Legislators. All members at the meeting, attended the work sessions.

10. Consent Agenda

A. Approval of Consent Agenda

Move to approve Consent Agenda items 10 B-E

B. AR 3550 Student Nutrition Service Charge Policy

C. 2017-18 New Teacher Contract(s)

D. Resignation(s)

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

Motion by Dan Castimore, second by Jason Tauriainen.

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, Calvin Mitzel, Yes

11. Action Items

A. Board Policy 0100 Philosophy, BB 9130 Board Committees

Move to approve Board Policy 0100 Philosophy and BB 9130 Board Committees

Motion by Dan Castimore, second by Marty Anderson.

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, Calvin Mitzel, Yes

B. FY18 Budget Revision 2017-12-4

Administration recommends approval of this FY18 Budget Revision.

Motion by Zen Kelly, second by Mike Illg.

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, Calvin Mitzel, Yes

C. FY17 Comprehensive Annual Financial Report 2017-12-4

Move to accept the FY17 Comprehensive Annual Finance Report

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, Calvin Mitzel, Yes

12. First Reading of Policy Revisions

None.

13. Public Presentations/Comments

No comments were offered.

14. Board Comments

Mr. Kelly congratulated Mary Ellen Purcell on her retirement. He stated the Facebook Live event was successful. He is looking forward to the Dec. 5 work session.

Mr. Castimore encouraged board members to visit as many schools as possible and to inform Mrs. Tressler. He had to cancel his recently scheduled visit due to his wife’s broken toe. He noted the lack of awards being given this year, i.e. Golden Apple awards, and encouraged people to nominate deserving people.

Mr. Illg thanked Representatives Chenault and Seaton and Senator Micciche for attending the afternoon’s work session. He wished district wrestlers well at the regional tournament. He attended a series of hockey games at Homer High School. He encouraged people to donate to the Students in Transition program support during the holidays.

Ms. Cary visited Tustumena Elementary School earlier in the day. She visits Ninilchik School almost daily, as a parent. She wished everyone Happy Holidays.

Mr. Navarre thanked Ms. Debbie Harris for her service to the district. He stated that Santa Claus will visit Nikiski North Star Elementary later this month. He wished everyone a Merry Christmas and Happy New Year.

Mr. Tauriainen thanked Ms. Debbie Harris for her service to district. He recognized Mr. Jesse Bjorkman in the audience and expressed appreciation for his Explorations class. He wished everyone a Merry Christmas and Happy New Year.

Ms. Hohl reported on her attendance to the Coalition for Equity in Education Annual Meeting. Dec. 14, she will attend a portion of the Alaska Department of Labor 2017 Registered Apprenticeship Round Tables. She expressed appreciation for the school reports. She thanked Mr. Pederson for the school tour last fall. She stated that her oldest son was a student of the original district homeschool program and he younger son was a Connection’s student. She expressed appreciation for having Miss Denney work at the district office. She attended the Seward PTA meeting at Seward Elementary.

Mr. Anderson expressed appreciation for the school reports. He wished everyone a Merry Christmas.

Mr. Mitzel thanked Mr. Pederson for encouraging the learning of string instruments at young age.

Mrs. Vadla thanked the legislators who attended the work session. She encouraged everyone to visit schools and attend holiday events and concerts. She expressed appreciation for the school reports. She asked the Board to save the dates of Jan. 16 and Feb. 6, 2018 for possible special meetings. She reminded the Board of the committee meeting and work session on Dec. 5 beginning at 9:00 at Soldotna Prep School. She wished everyone Happy Holidays.

15. Executive Session

No Executive Session was needed.

16. Adjourn

At 7:32 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