APPROVED 5/7/18

Kenai Peninsula Borough School District

148 N. Binkley St., Soldotna, AK 99669

Minutes Board of Education Meeting Monday, April 2, 2018

Generated by Debbie Tressler on Monday, April 2, 2018

1. Opening Activities

A. Call to Order 6:01 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

Members Absent

Calvin Mitzel, student representative

E. Approval of Agenda

The agenda was approved as presented.

F. Approval of Minutes

The minutes of March 5, 2018 special meeting were approved as printed.

G. Approval of Minutes

The minutes of March 5, 2018 regular meeting were approved as printed.

2. Awards and Presentations

Mrs. Vadla presented a gift of appreciation to Mr. Calvin Mitzel, student representative to the Board.

Mrs. Vadla presented a gift of appreciation to Miss Sabrina Ferguson, student representative to the Board Information Committee.

3. School Reports

A. Kenai Middle School, Mr. Vaughn Dosko

Kenai Middle School principal, Mr. Vaughn Dosko, introduced Ms. Susan Nabholz, teacher. Ms. Nabholz and a group of students presented a PowerPoint highlighting the school's Future Problem Solving -Community Problem Solving program. Students Miss Caitlin Crabb and Miss Katie Stockton discussed their project to provide food for families and chickens. Miss Hadessah Parkki discussed her "Psych Art Club" project. Miss Hermoine Lanfear explained her project "Don't Be MAD" developed with Miss Milena Doyle. Mr. Luke Cross and Mr. Johann Carranze shared their work on a seasonal effective disorder project called "Frost." Mr. David Thomas explained the school's Math Counts after-school program.

B. Kenai Alternative School, Mr. Loren Reese

Mr. Loren Reese, Kenai Alternative School principal, thanked the board for the opportunity to present. He introduced Ms. Patti Lawyer, school counselor, and students, Miss Laura Archuleta, Miss Jessie Metz and Miss Larissa Pittman. He discussed the school's entrance interview process, demographics, programs and scheduling. Ms. Lawyer and the students presented a PowerPoint highlighting the school's morning meetings, academics, staff, breakfast community program, Thanksgiving Day celebration, Grinch Day, and Sources of Strength program. Ms. Lawyer discussed Project Aware and other programs offered through the counselor's office. The three students described how Kenai Alternative School has helped them achieve their academic goals.

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

Foreign exchange students, Miss Annika Genzmer, Miss Zeina Abouelkheir, and Mr. Faris Khawaldeh spoke regarding their foreign exchange student program experiences.

Dr. Nels Anderson, Soldotna mayor, thanked the Board for inviting him for dinner and spoke in support of school classes on logic and ethics.

Ms. Karla Barkman spoke regarding the district's Battle of the Books program and this year's competition results, library programs, and her visits to district school libraries and librarians. She stated that April is National School Library Month which includes librarian's day and library week.

Mr. David Thomas spoke in support of the district's Personalized Learning Initiative.

Mrs. Robin Dahlman thanked the board and administration for their support and announced that she will be leaving the district and taking a new job with the Kenai Peninsula College.

Mayor Charlie Pierce thanked the board and administration for their work and efforts in education. He discussed his work as the Kenai Peninsula Borough mayor, the borough's work on the budget and his recommendations for the school district.

5. Hearing of Delegations

None scheduled.

6. Communications and Petitions

Mr. Dusek noted the following general information packet items: Personalized Learning Update, Transportation Update, Certified Resignation Process, and a Resolution from the Seward Site Council. He noted the following upcoming dates:

4/3 Governance Handbook Committee meeting

4/3 Borough Assembly meeting

4/4 Early Release Day

4/19 Caring for the Kenai judging

4/20 Vacation Day

4/25 Administrator Meeting

5/1 National Principals’ day

5/2 Last Early Release Day this school year

5/7 Seward Board Meeting

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, stated he was wearing blue for autism awareness. He noted that it is National Paraprofessionals Day and thanked district paraprofessionals for their work. He stated that on April 25 Mr. Dusek and the NEA Alaska president will present during the Kenai Soldotna Chamber Joint luncheon regarding the Alaska Education Challenge. He expressed appreciation for the work of the staff whose resignations are on the agenda. He thanked the Board for their work.

8. Superintendent's Report

A. Mr. Dusek

Mr. Dusek reported that he will attend the Spirit of Youth awards in Anchorage on April 27 where student Mr. Gabe Miller will receive his award. He congratulated student Miss Mayzie Potton on her Spirit of Community award presented by the National Secondary School Principals Association. He congratulated this year’s BP Teachers of Excellence: Ms. Jen Booz, Ms. Carlyn Nichols, Ms. Robanne Stading, Mr. Will Chervenak, and Mrs. Staci Wells; the BP Teacher of the Year award will be presented on May 10. He announced that the State House passed the budget, now headed to Senate, which includes flat funding for education. He discussed Senate Bill 216 regarding school consolidation and Senate Bill 104 regarding school curriculum. He stated that the district’s PEAKS testing window closes on April 18. He reported on the March 28 administrator meeting which focused on advocacy, budget and staffing. He thanked KCHS and district teachers for participating in the Supreme Court Live event on March 29 and expressed his appreciation for the students’ engagement and behavior. He stated he will attend the following upcoming events:

4/5 KPBSD Art Show

4/6 Paul Banks Elementary Art Night

4/17 Borough Assembly Meeting in Seward

4/18-21 Upstream Academy Life at Kenai Peninsula College

4/17 Coffee with the Superintendent Resurrect Art in Seward

4/26-27 Department of Education meeting to discuss ESSA implementation and an Alaska Superintendent Association meeting in Anchorage

4/28 Caring for the Kenai awards banquet

On May 1 he will attend the Borough Assembly meeting in Seward where they will take action on the district’s budget request.

He reported on his attendance to the March AASB Legislative Fly-In. He reported that six parents attended the Coffee with the Superintendent meeting on March 30. He and Leadership Team members will attend multiple site council meetings in the upcoming month to discuss the budget and how parents can advocate to the Borough Assembly and the legislature.

9. Reports

A. Finance Report

Mr. Jones presented the financial report through February 2018

B. Board Reports

Mr. Illg participated in the Information Committee meeting on March 22. He attended the AASB Legislative Fly-In March 24-27. On March 30 he attended the Homer High School retirement celebration.

Mr. Kelly attended the Information Committee meeting on March 22. He attended the AASB Legislative Fly-In March 24-27.

Ms. Cary attended the Alaska Supreme Court Live event at KCHS.

Mr. Tauriainen attended the Information Committee meeting on March 22. He attended the AASB Legislative Fly-In March 24-27. He visited Nikiski Middle High and Nikiski North Star schools.

Mr. Navarre attended the Information Committee meeting on March 22 via telephone. He attended the Alaska Supreme Court Live event at KCHS.

Ms. Hohl attended the Instructional team’s Facebook Live event on March 22.

Mrs. Vadla participated in the March 6 Title VI Advisory Committee. She attended the Information Committee meeting on March 22. She attended the March 13 Governance Handbook Committee. On March 23 she worked on board self-evaluation materials. She attended the March 24 AASB Board of Directors meeting. March 26 and 27 she and other board members met with state legislators as part of the AASB Legislative Fly-In. She attended the March 30 Coffee with the Superintendent meeting in Kenai.

C. Committee Reports

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

Mr. Navarre reported that the Board Information Committee met on March 6 and March 22 and discussed their agenda items.

Mrs. Vadla reported that the Governance Handbook Committee met on March 13 and discussed their agenda items. The next meeting will be on April 3 at 9:00 a.m.

D. Board Work Session Report

Mrs. Vadla reported that the Board held work sessions entitled: Board Policy Review, KPSAA Handbook Revisions, Kachemak-Selo School Site Location, Six Year Plan, Legislative Update, FY19 Budget, and AASB Training. All members except Mr. Anderson attended the work sessions.

10. Consent Agenda

Move to approve Consent Agenda items 10 B-K

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

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

C. 2017-18 New Teacher Contract(s)

D. 2018-19 New Administrator Contract(s)

E. 2018-19 Tentative Non-Tenure Teacher Contract(s)

F. 2018-19 Tentative Non-Tenure Teacher Contract(s) and Tenure

G. 2018-19 New Teacher Contract(s)

H. Leave of Absence Request/Support

I. Outside Agency Personnel Approval

J. Resignation(s)

K. Tentative Board Meeting Dates 2018-2019

11. Action Items

A. Board Policy 5127 Graduation Ceremonies and Activities

Approve BP 5127 Graduation Ceremonies and Activities

Motion by Dan Castimore, second by Tim Navarre.

Final Resolution: Motion Carried

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

B. Kachemak Selo School Site Selection

Approval of the revised Kachemak Selo School Site Selection as presented

Motion by Zen Kelly, second by Tim Navarre.

Motion Carried

Yes: Lynn Hohl, Mike Illg, Zen Kelly, Tim Navarre, Jason Tauriainen, Penny Vadla

No: Marty Anderson, Debbie Cary, Dan Castimore

C. FY19 General Fund Budget

At 8:18 p.m., Mrs. Vadla recessed the meeting.

At 8:27 p.m. the board reconvened in regular session.

Move to approve the FY19 General Fund budget.

Mr. Castimore moved to amend the motion to remove funding for health insurance benefits for school board members. Motion failed for lack of a second.

Motion by Tim Navarre, second by Jason Tauriainen.

Final Resolution: Motion Carried

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

No: Dan Castimore, Lynn Hohl

12. First Reading of Policy Revisions

The Board was presented a first reading of BP 5111 Admission.

13. Public Presentations/Comments

Dr. Nels Anderson spoke regarding Mr. Castimore's stance on board member insurance benefits.

14. Board Comments

Mr. Kelly congratulated Ms. Jen Booz on her BP Teacher of Excellence award. He expressed appreciation for the work done by the Board while in Juneau attending the AASB Legislative Fly-In. He responded to Mayor Pierce's comments earlier in the meeting regarding health insurance costs, worker's compensation, and budget reductions.

Mr. Anderson echoed some of Mr. Kelly's comments and discussed federally mandated health care costs. He thanked Dr. Anderson for attending and expressed appreciation for his prior work on the school board.

Mr. Castimore requested that Mrs. Tressler email the board an update on the school visits by board members. He expressed appreciation for Ms. Jen Booz and her work. He is sorry to see Mrs. Dahlman leave Kaleidoscope School of Arts and Science. He commented on the borough's statement on the budget and expressed appreciation for the district administration and board work on the budget.

Mr. Illg congratulated Ms. Booz on her BP Teacher of Excellence award. He commented on agenda’s staff resignations. He expressed appreciation for the opportunity to attend the AASB Legislative Fly-In.

Mr. Tauriainen thanked the dinner guests for attending. He thanked Mayor Pierce for speaking. He noted Mr. David Henson's leave of absence and stated the district will miss him.

Ms. Cary thanked the meeting's presenter's. She expressed appreciation for the student presenters from KMS and Kenai Alternative. She commented on the importance of the board's work on the budget. She thanked Mayor Pierce and the Borough Assembly for their collaborative work on the budget. She commented on the Kachemak-Selo school site selection. She thanked the presenters and the dinner attendees. She encouraged everyone to attend the April 3 Borough Assembly meeting.

Mr. Navarre thanked Mr. Dosko and Mr. Reese for their presentations and expressed appreciation for their students that spoke. He responded to Mayor Pierce's comments earlier in the meeting. He commented on in the Borough Assembly’s and the Board’s ability to solve the budget issues.

Mrs. Vadla thanked Mr. Dosko and Mr. Reese for their presentations. She thanked the presenters and the dinner guests. She thanked Dr. Anderson for attending the meeting. She thanked the foreign exchange students for speaking. She thanked Mrs. Dahlman for her work. She expressed appreciation for Mr. David Henson and his work. She commented that the public needs to speak up and be heard.

15. Executive Session

No Executive Session was needed.

16. Adjourn

At 9:12 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