REVISED Regular Business Meeting

Monday, August 3, 2026

Meeting Minutes-Draft

Kenai Peninsula Borough School District
148 N. Binkley Street
Soldotna, Alaska 99669

1. Opening Activities

A. Call to Order

President Tauriainen called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m.

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

The Pledge of Allegiance was recited.

C. District Mission Statement

Ms. Cizek read the district mission statement.

D. Roll Call

8 Board Members Present:
Board Member Cizek
Vice President Daugharty (attended virtually)
Board Member MacRae
Board Member Truesdell
Board Member Vadla
Board Member VanBuskirk
Board Member Waddell
President Tauriainen

Board Members Absent:
Board Member Douthit (absent excused)

A quorum was established.

Others present were:
Superintendent Holland
Assistant Superintendent Dendurent
Human Resources Executive Director Crabtree
Elementary & Secondary Education Director Graham
Finance Director Voivedich
Information Services Director Soderquist
Planning and Operations Director Lyon

E. Approval of Agenda

MOTION: Move to approve the August 3, 2026 Regular Business Meeting agenda as presented.

Motion by Penny Vadla, second by Patricia Truesdell.

Final Resolution: Motion Carried

Yes: Kelley Cizek, Tim Daugharty, Dianne Macrae, Jason Tauriainen, Patricia Truesdell, Penny Vadla, Mica VanBuskirk, Ash-Lee Waddell

2. Awards and Presentations

A. Awards and Presentations

There were none this evening.

3. School Reports

A. School Reports

There were none this evening.

4. Student Board Representative Report

A. Student Board Representative Report

There were none this evening. President Tauriainen noted that the Student Representatives are scheduled to be seated in September.

5. Student Presentations/Comments (Any topic)

A. Student Presentations/Comments (Any topic)

President Tauriainen called for student presentations and comments on any topic.
Students who offered comments were:

Brayden Barber provided comments regarding River City Academy.

Seeing and hearing no further requests for comment from students, President Tauriainen closed student presentations and comments.

6. Public Comments (Items not on the agenda)

A. Public Comments (Items not on the agenda)

President Tauriainen called for public comments on items not on the agenda.
Those who offered comments were:

Carleen Ducker provided comments regarding Tustumena Elementary School and transferring to another school.

Ahnie Litecky provided comments regarding consolidation and budget processes for next year.

Colette Henderson provided comments regarding transportation, boundary lines, and transparency.

Seeing and hearing no further requests for comment, President Tauriainen closed public comments.

7. Agency and Association Reports

A. Agency and Association Reports-3 minutes per report

President Tauriainen called for reports from agencies and associations.
Those who offered comments were:

Rebecca Walker, KPEA President

Seeing and hearing no further requests to comment from representatives from agencies and associations, President Tauriainen closed Agency and Association reports.

8. Superintendent's Report

A. Superintendent Holland

Superintendent Holland provided the Superintendent's Report.

9. Reports

A. 4th Quarter Budget Transfer Report 2026-8-3

President Tauriainen called for the 4th Quarter Budget Transfer Report.
Finance Director Voivedich provided the 4th Quarter Budget Transfer Report.
President Tauriainen called for Board questions or comments on the report.
There were no Board comments offered and President Tauriainen closed the Finance Reports.

B. Board Reports

Ms. Truesdell reported that she attended the Tess Caswell celebration and recognition at K-Beach Elementary.
Ms. Vadla reported that she attended the AASB Board of Directors meeting.
Mr. Daugharty reported that he attended and helped organize for project grad, and attended negotiation meetings and a Homer City Council.

C. Committee Reports

Board Member Cizek, Chair of the Policy Review Committee provided the committee report for the meeting held earlier today.

D. Board Work Session Report

President Tauriainen reported that earlier today the board held work sessions for:
Land Sale Discussion
Board Policy Review
School Climate & Mindset Survey Results
Superintendent’s Annual Report
Complete 2026-2027 Board Goals
Board Discussion

President Tauriainen reported that all Board members at the meeting this evening attended the work sessions.

10. Consent Agenda

President Tauriainen read all items on the consent agenda this evening.

A. 2026-27 New Administrator Contract(s)

B. REVISED 2026-27 New Teacher Contract(s)

C. (First Reading) BP 1114 Communication Using Electronic Media

D. (First Reading & Action) AR 5125 Student Records

E. REVISED (First Reading) BP 5131.9 Academic Honesty

F. (First Reading & Action) AR 6161.4 Acceptable Use Policy-Internet Safety Policy

G. July 6, 2026 Special Meeting Minutes

H. July 6, 2026 Business Meeting Minutes

I. Pay Schedule for Substitutes and other Temporary Employees for the 2026-27 school year

President Tauriainen called for public comment on the consent agenda items.
There were no comments offered.
President Tauriainen closed public comments on the consent agenda items.

MOTION: Move to approve consent agenda items A–I

Motion by Ash-Lee Waddell, second by Patricia Truesdell.

Final Resolution: Motion Carried

Yes: Kelley Cizek, Tim Daugharty, Dianne Macrae, Jason Tauriainen, Patricia Truesdell, Penny Vadla, Mica VanBuskirk, Ash-Lee Waddell

11. Action Items

A. 2026-2027 Board Goals and Guardrails

President Tauriainen called for public comment on the 2026-2027 Board Goals and Guardrails.
No comments were offered.
Seeing and hearing that there were no requests to comment on the action item President Tauriainen closed public comment.

MOTION: Move to approve the 2026-2027 Board Goals and Guardrails.

Motion by Penny Vadla, second by Ash-Lee Waddell.

President Tauriainen called for Board comments on the 2026-2027 Board Goals and Guardrails.

No Board comments were offered.

Seeing and hearing no Board requests to comment President Tauriainen closed Board comments. Seeing that a member was attending the meeting virtually President Tauriainen called for a roll call vote for the 2026-2027 Board Goals and Guardrails.

Final Resolution: Motion Carried

Yes: Kelley Cizek, Tim Daugharty, Dianne Macrae, Jason Tauriainen, Patricia Truesdell, Penny Vadla, Mica VanBuskirk, Ash-Lee Waddell

B. KPSAA Language Revision

President Tauriainen called for public comment on the KPSAA Language Revision.
There were no comments offered.
Seeing and hearing that there were no requests to comment on the action item President Tauriainen closed public comment.

MOTION: Move to approve the KPSAA High School Handbook language revision.

Motion by Ash-Lee Waddell, second by Penny Vadla.

President Tauriainen called for Board comments on the KPSAA Language Revision.

No Board comments were offered.

Seeing and hearing no Board requests to comment President Tauriainen closed Board comments. Seeing that a member was attending the meeting virtually President Tauriainen called for a roll call vote for the KPSAA Language Revision.

Final Resolution: Motion Carried

Yes: Kelley Cizek, Tim Daugharty, Dianne Macrae, Jason Tauriainen, Patricia Truesdell, Penny Vadla, Mica VanBuskirk, Ash-Lee Waddell

C. Student Nutrition Paid Meal Price Increase

President Tauriainen called for public comment on the Student Nutrition Paid Meal Price Increase.
There were no comments offered.
Seeing and hearing that there were no requests to comment on the action item President Tauriainen closed public comment.

MOTION: Move to approve the Student Nutrition Paid Meal Price Increase.

Motion by Penny Vadla, second by Patricia Truesdell.

President Tauriainen called for Board comments on the Student Nutrition Paid Meal Price Increase.

There were no Board comments offered.

Seeing and hearing no Board requests to comment President Tauriainen closed Board comments. Seeing that a member was attending the meeting virtually President Tauriainen called for a roll call vote for the Student Nutrition Paid Meal Price Increase.

Final Resolution: Motion Carried

Yes: Kelley Cizek, Tim Daugharty, Dianne Macrae, Jason Tauriainen, Patricia Truesdell, Penny Vadla, Mica VanBuskirk, Ash-Lee Waddell

D. A Resolution Authorizing the Kenai Peninsula Borough Land Management Division to dispose of two properties at fair market value with the proceeds directed to benefit school district purposes.

President Tauriainen called for public comment on the KPBSD Resolution 26-27-1.
There were no comments offered.
Seeing and hearing that there were no requests to comment on the action item President Tauriainen closed public comment.

MOTION: Move to Adopt Resolution 26-27-1.

Motion by Ash-Lee Waddell, second by Penny Vadla.

President Tauriainen called for Board comments on the KPBSD Resolution 26-27-1..

There were no Board comments offered.

Seeing and hearing no Board requests to comment President Tauriainen closed Board comments. Seeing that a member was attending the meeting virtually President Tauriainen called for a roll call vote for the KPBSD Resolution 26-27-1.

Final Resolution: Motion Carried

Yes: Kelley Cizek, Tim Daugharty, Dianne Macrae, Jason Tauriainen, Patricia Truesdell, Penny Vadla, Mica VanBuskirk, Ash-Lee Waddell

E. FY26 Additional Fund Transfer from General Fund to Student Nutrition Services Fund

President Tauriainen called for public comment on the FY26 Additional Fund Transfer from General Fund to Student Nutrition Services Fund.
There were no comments offered.
Seeing and hearing that there were no requests to comment on the action item President Tauriainen closed public comment.

MOTION: Move to approve the additional transfer of funds from the General Fund to the Student Nutrition Services Fund to cover program costs and ensure continued operations.

Motion by Ash-Lee Waddell, second by Penny Vadla.

President Tauriainen called for Board comments on the FY26 Additional Fund Transfer from General Fund to Student Nutrition Services Fund.

There were no Board comments offered.

Seeing and hearing no Board requests to comment President Tauriainen closed Board comments. Seeing that a member was attending the meeting virtually President Tauriainen called for a roll call vote for the FY26 Additional Fund Transfer from General Fund to Student Nutrition Services Fund.

Final Resolution: Motion Carried

Yes: Kelley Cizek, Tim Daugharty, Dianne Macrae, Jason Tauriainen, Patricia Truesdell, Penny Vadla, Mica VanBuskirk, Ash-Lee Waddell

F. LAYDOWN (First Reading & Action) AR 1330 Use of School Facilities and Properties

President Tauriainen called for public comment on the First reading and action of AR 1330 Use of School Facilities and Properties.
There were no comments offered.
Seeing and hearing that there were no requests to comment on the action item President Tauriainen closed public comment.

MOTION: Move to approve LAYDOWN (First Reading & Action) AR 1330 Use of School Facilities and Properties

Motion by Penny Vadla, second by Ash-Lee Waddell.

Mr. Daugharty requested clarification on the agenda item and if he could abstain from the vote.

President Tauriainen called a brief at ease at 6:51 p.m. to review procedure.
President Tauriainen reconvened the meeting at 6:52 p.m.

President Tauriainen clarified that Mr. Daugharty could not abstain in this instance and requested administration to provide an overview of the discussion during work session held earlier today regarding the AR.

Assistant Superintendent provided an overview regarding the revisions being made to the AR and reasoning as to why it is being brought forward this evening as a laydown item.

Seeing and hearing no further Board requests to comment President Tauriainen closed Board comments. Seeing that a member was attending the meeting virtually President Tauriainen called for a roll call vote for the first reading and action of AR 1330 Use of School Facilities and Properties.

Final Resolution: Motion Carried

Yes: Kelley Cizek, Dianne Macrae, Jason Tauriainen, Patricia Truesdell, Mica VanBuskirk, Ash-Lee Waddell

No: Tim Daugharty, Penny Vadla

12. Public Comments (Any Topic)

A. Public Comments (Any Topic)

President Tauriainen called for public comments on any topic.
There were no comments offered.

Seeing and hearing no requests to comment President Tauriainen closed public comments on any topic.

13. Board and Administration Comments

A. Board and Administration Comments

Board Members and Administrators who offered closing comments were:

Ms. Truesdell reflected on and appreciated the Tess Caswell celebration at K-Beach elementary. She appreciated the Land Sale work session and that the Board voted the resolution through. She expressed excitement for the start of school.

Ms. Cizek passed on providing comments this evening.

Ms. MacRae passed on providing comments this evening.

Ms. Vadla appreciated the student and public comments this evening. She expressed understanding and acknowledged of the hardships of some of the school closures. She appreciated those who attended the meeting this evening.

Ms. Waddell passed on providing comments this evening.

Ms. VanBuskirk appreciated the AR 1330 revisions coming forward this evening to assist with keeping pools open. She appreciated the testimony this evening. She expressed excitement on progress made on negotiations. She also expressed excitement for the start of school.

Mr. Daugharty had no comments at this time.

Superintendent Holland appreciated the policy committee work this morning. He spoke to the budget transfer and meal price increase action items that were passed this evening. He spoke to the AR 1330 passing this evening allowing the the pools to remain open and operating and appreciated the collaborations with the communities around the district in this regard. He appreciated the Board Goals and Board Guardrails passing this evening. He expressed excitement for the beginning of the school year. He appreciated the District Office Staff and the Board.

President Tauriainen appreciated the policy committee conversations this morning. He appreciated those that attended the meeting this evening.

14. Executive Session

A. Executive Session if needed

There were none this evening.

15. Adjournment

A. Adjourn meeting

President Tauriainen adjourned the meeting at 7:08 p.m.