APPROVED 2-6-17

Kenai Peninsula Borough School District

148 N. Binkley St., Soldotna, AK 99669

Board of Education Meeting Minutes (Monday, January 16, 2017)

Generated by Debbie Tressler on Friday, January 20, 2017

1. Opening Activities

A. Call to Order 6:03 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, Dan Castimore, Lynn Hohl, Bill Holt, Mike Illg, Zen Kelly, Tim Navarre, Penny Vadla, Joe Arness

Brian Dusek, student representative

E. Approval of Agenda

The agenda was approved as presented.

F. Approval of December 5, 2016 Minutes

The minutes were approved as printed.

2. Awards and Presentations

None scheduled.

3. School Reports

None scheduled.

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 noted the equipment fund update in the General Information Packet. He stated that the deadline to submit a nomination to the BP Teachers of Excellence program is February 1. He remarked that the Alaska State Legislature convenes on January 17. He announced the upcoming events: January 20-Peninsula Winter Games begin, January 25-Administrator Meeting, February-Board Appreciation Month, February 3-Alaska Native Partnership meeting at the Denaina Wellness Center (the Board is invited), February 6-Board meeting, February 7-Board work session and Key Communicator Summit, and February 11-Association of Alaska School Boards (AASB) Legislative Fly-in 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

Mrs. Patty Sirois, KPEA president, wished everyone a happy New Year and happy Martin Luther King Day. She commented on the recent weather. She reported that Mr. Brighton and she attended the NEA Delegate Assembly in Anchorage the weekend of January 14 and expressed appreciation for Mr. James Harris’, Alaska Teacher of the Year, speech. She thanked the Board for their work. She discussed the importance of projects involving Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) needs, and stated that they should be included in the Six Year Plan.

Mr. David Brighton, KPEA president, wished everyone a happy New Year. He expressed appreciation for Mr. Harris’ speech and stated that technical difficulties limited the ability to use the recording of the speech in the future. He announced that Ms. Bobby LaSalle from Fairbanks received the support professional of the year award. He discussed topics covered at the NEA Delegate Assembly.

8. Superintendent's Report

Mr. Dusek wished everyone a happy Martin Luther King Day. He noted recent student accomplishments including the “Sour Girls” group in Homer which set up a community fundraiser by selling lemonade and hot chocolate and the central peninsula high school students fundraising efforts during the holidays to help those in need. He congratulated Mr. Harris and Mrs. Cronin as teacher of the year and runner up, respectively. He announced that Mr. Rob Sparks has been selected as the Alaska Arts and Humanities Council social studies teacher of the year which will be presented in Juneau on January 26. The district Innovation Committee will meet on January 24; Mr. Dusek discussed the topics to be covered during the meeting and invited the Board to attend. He detailed upcoming video conference learning opportunities for students including one for Kenai Central and Soldotna Prep schools involving a scientist diving in the Great Barrier Reef. On January 19 he will attend a Tebughna Partnership meeting and he expressed appreciation for the Partnership’s work to improve attendance. He will attend the Alaska Native Science and Engineering Program (ANSEP) celebration on January 20 in Anchorage; 8 district students are participating in the program this year. He announced that Mr. Andy Rothenberger has resigned and the process to fill that vacancy will begin January 18 in Moose Pass and January 24 in Seward.

9. Reports

A. Finance Report

Mr. Jones presented the finance report through December 2016.

B. Second Quarter Budget Transfer Report

Mr. Jones presented the budget transfer report for various schools and departments within the District during the second quarter of FY17.

C. Board Reports

Mr. Illg reported on his attendance to the Homer High School site council meeting on December 6 and the December Kachemak-Selo site council meeting.

Mr. Kelly reported on his attendance to the AASB Winter Boardmanship Conference on December 9, including the Equity Summer, and the December Kachemak-Selo site council meeting.

Mrs. Vadla attended the Soldotna High and Soldotna Prep school’s Christmas music concert and expressed appreciation for Mr. Kent Peterson’s work.

Mr. Castimore attended the December Nikiski North Star Elementary School site council meeting.

Mr. Navarre reported on his attendance to the January 11 Kenai Peninsula Economic Development Forum.

D. Committee Reports

Mr. Castimore reported that the Board Policy Review Committee met earlier in the day and discussed their agenda items. The next meeting will be held on January 26, 2017.

E. Board Work Session Report

Mr. Arness reported that the board held work sessions entitled: Board Policy, Surface Pro training, Legislative Session, Preliminary FY18 Budget and Fund Balance, Draft Strategic Plan, Six Year Plan, Career and Technical Education (CTE) Curriculum Review, and District and Board Goals.

10. Consent Agenda

A. Approve Consent Agenda

Move to approve Consent Agenda items 10 B-H.

Motion by Bill Holt, second by Penny Vadla.

Final Resolution: Motion Carried

Yes: Marty Anderson, Dan Castimore, Lynn Hohl, Bill Holt, Mike Illg, Zen Kelly, Tim Navarre, Penny Vadla, Joe Arness

Advisory Vote, Mr. Brian Dusek - Yes

B. 2016-17 New Teacher Contract(s)

Resolution: Move to approve 2016-17 New Teacher Contract(s).

Move to approve Consent Agenda items 10 B-H.

Motion by Bill Holt, second by Penny Vadla.

Final Resolution: Motion Carried

Yes: Marty Anderson, Dan Castimore, Lynn Hohl, Bill Holt, Mike Illg, Zen Kelly, Tim Navarre, Penny Vadla, Joe Arness

Advisory Vote, Mr. Brian Dusek - Yes

C. 2016-17 Long-Term Substitute Contract(s)

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

Move to approve Consent Agenda items 10 B-H.

Motion by Bill Holt, second by Penny Vadla.

Final Resolution: Motion Carried

Yes: Marty Anderson, Dan Castimore, Lynn Hohl, Bill Holt, Mike Illg, Zen Kelly, Tim Navarre, Penny Vadla, Joe Arness

Advisory Vote, Mr. Brian Dusek - Yes

D. Resignation(s)

Resolution: Move to approve Resignation(s)

Move to approve Consent Agenda items 10 B-H.

Motion by Bill Holt, second by Penny Vadla.

Final Resolution: Motion Carried

Yes: Marty Anderson, Dan Castimore, Lynn Hohl, Bill Holt, Mike Illg, Zen Kelly, Tim Navarre, Penny Vadla, Joe Arness

Advisory Vote, Mr. Brian Dusek - Yes

E. Pay Schedule for Temporary Activity Bus Drivers

Resolution: Move to approve the below referenced pay schedule for the 2016-17 school year, effective January 1, 2017.

Move to approve Consent Agenda items 10 B-H.

Motion by Bill Holt, second by Penny Vadla.

Final Resolution: Motion Carried

Yes: Marty Anderson, Dan Castimore, Lynn Hohl, Bill Holt, Mike Illg, Zen Kelly, Tim Navarre, Penny Vadla, Joe Arness

Advisory Vote, Mr. Brian Dusek - Yes

F. Budget Transfers over $50,000

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

Move to approve Consent Agenda items 10 B-H.

Motion by Bill Holt, second by Penny Vadla.

Final Resolution: Motion Carried

Yes: Marty Anderson, Dan Castimore, Lynn Hohl, Bill Holt, Mike Illg, Zen Kelly, Tim Navarre, Penny Vadla, Joe Arness

Advisory Vote, Mr. Brian Dusek - Yes

G. Board Finance Committee Charge

Resolution: Move to approve the Board Finance Committee Charge

Move to approve Consent Agenda items 10 B-H.

Motion by Bill Holt, second by Penny Vadla.

Final Resolution: Motion Carried

Yes: Marty Anderson, Dan Castimore, Lynn Hohl, Bill Holt, Mike Illg, Zen Kelly, Tim Navarre, Penny Vadla, Joe Arness

Advisory Vote, Mr. Brian Dusek - Yes

H. Board Committee Appointments

Resolution: Move to approve the presented appointments to district and board committees

Move to approve Consent Agenda items 10 B-H.

Motion by Bill Holt, second by Penny Vadla.

Final Resolution: Motion Carried

Yes: Marty Anderson, Dan Castimore, Lynn Hohl, Bill Holt, Mike Illg, Zen Kelly, Tim Navarre, Penny Vadla, Joe Arness

Advisory Vote, Mr. Brian Dusek - Yes

11. Action Items

A. BP 3470 Fund Balance

Move to approve BP 3470 Fund Balance. (Postponed from 12/5/16 meeting.)

Motion by Dan Castimore, second by Lynn Hohl. (Moved on 12/5/16.)

Move to postpone BP 3470 Fund Balance to February 6, 2017 meeting.

Motion by Tim Navarre, second by Bill Holt.

Final Resolution: Motion Carried

Yes: Lynn Hohl, Bill Holt, Mike Illg, Zen Kelly, Tim Navarre

No: Marty Anderson, Dan Castimore, Penny Vadla, Joe Arness

Advisory Vote, Mr. Brian Dusek - Yes

B. Official Change in Fund Balance Classification

Move to approve the transfer of $1,000,000 in fund balance from the Facilities Maintenance portion of the “Restricted” classification, to the “Unassigned” classification of fund balance.

Motion by Penny Vadla, second by Marty Anderson.

Final Resolution: Motion Carried

Yes: Marty Anderson, Dan Castimore, Lynn Hohl, Bill Holt, Mike Illg, Zen Kelly, Tim Navarre, Penny Vadla, Joe Arness

Advisory Vote, Mr. Brian Dusek - Yes

C. Career and Technical Education Curriculum

Move to approve the revised Career and Technical Education Curriculum

Motion by Penny Vadla, second by Bill Holt.

Final Resolution: Motion Carried

Yes: Marty Anderson, Dan Castimore, Lynn Hohl, Bill Holt, Mike Illg, Zen Kelly, Tim Navarre, Penny Vadla, Joe Arness

Advisory Vote, Mr. Brian Dusek – Yes

12. First Reading of Policy Revisions

13. Public Presentations/Comments

No comments were offered.

14. Board Comments

Mr. Navarre wished everyone a happy New Year and stated that he hopes the legislature will pass a long term fiscal plan.

Mr. Anderson stated that he was happy to be in attendance. He expressed appreciation for the new board members and the CTE curriculum and for the opportunity to serve on the CTE committee.

Mr. Holt discussed the Tsalteshi Trails Youth Ski Program and its success this year, especially with the snow. He announced that the Besh Cup, a Junior Olympic qualifying competition, will take place this weekend and is hosted by Kenai Central and Soldotna High schools.

Ms. Hohl wished everyone a happy New Year. She hopes the number of Board members attending the AASB Legislative Fly-ins is not too limited and discussed the importance of the events.

Mr. Illg congratulated the Homer Middle School boys and girls for their borough basketball championships. He congratulated the Homer High School wrestling team on their 2nd place finish at the state championship and their 9^th place finish at a large tournament in Seattle. He announced that he will speak to the Homer Rotary on January 26 regarding the south peninsula bussing changes and the effects on after school activities. He will assist in hosting an Alaska School Activities Association (ASSA) board meeting in Homer in April. He expressed appreciation that the entire board was in attendance for the meeting. He wished everyone a happy New Year.

Mr. Kelly wished everyone a happy Martin Luther King Day. He congratulated the Homer Middle School boys and girls for their borough basketball championships. He stated that he enjoyed his Christmas break with his whole family in town.

Mrs. Vadla wished everyone a happy Martin Luther King Day. She thanked Mrs. Sirois for the information on Mr. Harris’ award and speech. She welcomed Ms. Hayes and Mr. Jimmy Love to their new positions in finance. She thanked the IT department for their help with the new Surface pro 4 tablets. She encouraged everyone to speak to their legislators regarding education funding. She thanked everyone for coming.

Mr. Brian Dusek wished everyone a happy New Year and a happy Martin Luther King Day. He discussed the Student Voice meeting held on Thursday, January 12. He thanked the district leadership team for the Secret Santa gift. He congratulated Mr. Harris.

Mr. Arness wished everyone a happy New Year and stated he hopes for a productive year. He will follow up on inviting Mr. Harris to a board meeting in order to congratulate him and to hear his award speech.

15. Executive Session

No Executive Session was needed.

16. Adjourn

At 6:51 p.m. Mr. Arness adjourned the meeting.