APPROVED 6/4/18

Kenai Peninsula Borough School District

Seward High School

2100 Swetmann, Seward, AK 99664

Minutes Board of Education Meeting Monday, May 7, 2018

Generated by Debbie Tressler on Tuesday, May 8, 2018

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. Navarre 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

E. Approval of Agenda

The agenda was approved with a revision to 10G. Resignations.

F. Approval of Minutes

The minutes of April 2, 2018 were approved as printed.

2. Awards and Presentations

The Board presented Miss Heleana Backus, Seward High School student, with the Golden Apple Award for her service to the District and its students.

The Board presented Mrs. Nancy Kleine, Nanwalek and Port Graham Principal, with the Golden Apple Award for her service to the District and its students.

3. School Reports

None scheduled.

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

Ms. Laura Haskins highlighted recent events in district libraries.

Ms. Julie Doepken discussed the district's certified librarians and their work.

Ms. Valarie Kingsland shared a handout about and commented on the value of school libraries.

5. Hearing of Delegations

Seward High School engineering students, Mr. Simon Estes, Mr. Joel Williams, Mr. Brendan McMurray and Mr. Beau Freiberg presented a PowerPoint highlighting their geothermal project designed to supply heat for the Seward High School pool.

6. Communications and Petitions

Mr. Dusek noted and discussed the following general information packet items: The Youth Risk Behavior Survey results, the list of summer projects and the proclamation naming May Water Safety Month. The June board meeting will include a work session and an action item regarding the Kachemak-Selo School bond issue. He noted that this is Student Nutrition Services Appreciation and Teacher Appreciation week.

Other important dates:

5/8 National Teacher Appreciation Day

5/9 School Nurses Day

5/10 BP Teachers of Excellence Awards - Board Members RSVP to Mrs. Tressler if attending.

5/12 Borough track meet at Soldotna High School

5/15 Borough Assembly meeting

5/16 Native Leaders Gathering, Assembly Chambers

May 21 – 24 High School Graduations

May 23 last student day

May 24 last teacher day

May 30-31 Leadership Academy - Board members please RSVP is you would like to attend.

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

Ms. Rachel Sinclair, KPESA president, thanked the board for their work. She discussed a student incident which occurred during a recent site visit to a school in Seattle, Washington.

Mr. David Brighton, KPEA president, expressed appreciation for school nurses and teachers. He discussed a joint meeting with the borough and cities which he attended earlier in the day. He announced that KPEA and KPESA will host a BBQ on Friday, May 11 from 4-7 p.m.

8. Superintendent's Report

Mr. Dusek stated that the Caring for the Kenai projects were exceptional again this year. He attended the Spirit of Youth Awards where two district students were recognized. The BP Teachers of Excellence Awards will be held on 5/10; he wished good luck to the nominees. He stated that the legislature is still in session. He thanked Mr. Vlasak, Ms. Hanson, Dr. Ermold and Mr. O’Brien for their work to receive a good federal programs review. He attended the Paul Banks Elementary Art Show. He held a Coffee with the Superintendent meeting in Seward on April 17. He has attended multiple school site council meetings. On May 8 he will hold another Facebook Live event for a yearend wrap–up. He announced that the week of May 14-18, schools will hold retirement and student award ceremonies and invited board members to attend as many as possible. He plans to attend the Tebughna, Homer High and Seward High and Nikolaevsk school graduation ceremonies.

9. Reports

A. Finance Report

Mr. Jones presented the financial report of the District through March 31, 2018.

B. Quarterly Budget Transfer Report

Mr. Jones presented the budget transfer report for various schools and departments within the District during the third quarter of FY18.

C. Board Reports

Mr. Illg attended the April 3 Homer High School site council meeting. He participated in the April 5 KPSAA Executive Board meeting. He reported on his attendance to the National School Boards Association Annual Conference April 6-10 and stated he provided a written report to board. On April 25 he met with the Homer fire chief and discussed training and programs for district students. On April 26 he attended a West Homer Elementary musical performance. He attended the May 1 Borough Assembly meeting. On May 4 he attended West Homer Elementary School’s writers conference.

Ms. Hohl reported on her attendance to the Hope School, Moose Pass School and Sterling Elementary site council meetings. She reported on her attendance to the National School Boards Association Annual Conference April 6-10.

Mr. Castimore attended the principal interviews for Kaleidoscope School of Arts and Science.

Mr. Tauriainen reported on his Mt. View Elementary visit on April 6. For the past two weekends he attended the Nikiski High School production of “Mary Poppins” And stated that the play will be performed in Seward.

Mrs. Vadla reported on her attendance to the April 3 Kenai Peninsula Borough Jury Art Show. She attended the April 19 Caring for the Kenai presentations. On April 30 and May 1, she attended the English Language Arts Curriculum Committee meeting. On May 1 she attended the Borough Assembly meeting.

D. Committee Reports

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

Mrs. Valda reported that the Governance Handbook Committee met earlier in the day and discussed their agenda items.

Mr. Illg reported that that KPSAA met on April 5 and discussed their agenda items.

E. Board Work Session Report

Mrs. Vadla reported that the board held work sessions entitled: Board Policy, KPSAA Handbook Revisions, Career & Technical Education, Six Year Plan, and FY19 Budget. All members present at the meeting, attended the work sessions except Mr. Tauriainen. Mr. Navarre arrived late.

10. Consent Agenda

A. Approval of Consent Agenda

Move to approve Consent Agenda items 10 B-H

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

Calvin Mitzel, Advisory Vote, Yes

B. Board Member Committee Assignment 2018-5-7

C. Gaming Permits - Designating Primary & Alternate Members

D. 2018-19 New Teacher Contract(s)

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

F. Leave of Absence Request/Certified

G. Resignation(s) REVISED

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

11. Action Items

A. Board Policy 5111 Admission

Move to approve BP 5111.

Motion by Dan Castimore, second by Marty Anderson.

At 7:16 p.m. Mrs. Vadla passed the gavel to Mr. Kelly.

Move to postpone to the June meeting.

Motion by Penny Vadla, second by Lynn Hohl.

Final Resolution: Motion Carried

Yes: Debbie Cary, Dan Castimore, Lynn Hohl, Mike Illg, Zen Kelly, Tim Navarre, Jason Tauriainen, Penny Vadla, Calvin Mitzel, Advisory Vote, Yes

No: Marty Anderson

At 7:22 p.m. Mr. Kelly returned the gavel to Mrs. Vadla.

B. Budget Revision-FY18 Student Transportation

Approve 11B Budget Revision-FY18 Student Transportation

Motion by Tim Navarre, 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, Calvin Mitzel, Advisory Vote, Yes

C. Six-year plan for the years 2019-2024

Move to approve the Six Year Plan as presented.

Motion by Tim Navarre, second by Lynn Hohl.

Move to postpone to June meeting.

Motion by Dan Castimore, 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, Calvin Mitzel, Advisory Vote, Yes

12. First Reading of Policy Revisions

A. Board Policy Series 9000 - Board Bylaws 2018-5-7

The Board was presented a first reading of BP Series 9000 Board Bylaws.

13. Public Presentations/Comments

Mr. David Kingsland spoke regarding BP 5111 Admission.

Ms. Amy Hankins spoke regarding PARKS (Parents Advocating Recreational Kids Stuff) and their work.

14. Board Comments

Mr. Kelly expressed appreciation for meeting in Seward. He was pleased to award the Golden Apple to Mrs. Kleine.

Mr. Illg thanked Seward Middle School for dinner. He expressed appreciation for Seward High School students’ geothermal presentation. He expressed appreciation to Seward High for promoting a play presented by Nikiski High. He attended a community play in Homer where many of the cast members were district students. He stated that the Homer High AP government classes have provided voter registration assistance during school lunch break. He thanked the Homer High student council for providing food to students without lunch. He thanked Seward High for their hospitality and their assistance with technology for the meeting.

Ms. Cary thanked the Homer Middle students for dinner and Seward for their hospitality.

Mr. Anderson thanked the Homer Middle students for dinner. He expressed appreciation for Seward High School students’ geothermal presentation.

Ms. Hohl was pleased to award the Golden Apple to Miss Backus. She reported on her participation in the PTA Alaska Reflections competition. She stated that the National PTA vice president, Ms. Anna King, visited Seward High and Hope School. She expressed appreciation for Seward High School students’ geothermal presentation. She wished good luck to Ms. Carlyn Nichols in the BP Teacher of the Year competition. She expressed appreciation for the dinner and for the opportunity to meet in Seward.

Mr. Tauriainen expressed appreciation for the dinner. He congratulated Miss Carlie Rizzo for her first place Caring for the Kenai award and stated that she will also receive the First Ladies Volunteer award. He expressed appreciation for Seward High School students’ geothermal presentation. He expressed appreciation for the Nikiski High School play and thanked Mr. O'Brien for working to reinstitute drama at NMHS while principal there.

Mr. Navarre congratulated the Golden Apple award winners. He thanked Mr. Walker for his hospitality and expressed appreciation for the students’ behavior and welcoming attitude. He expressed appreciation for Seward High School students’ geothermal presentation. He congratulated the Caring for the Kenai participates and thanked Mr. Merrill Sikorski and Andeavor for their support of the program. He commented on the upcoming BP Teachers of Excellence awards and congratulated the nominees.

Mr. Mitzel expressed appreciation for Seward High School students’ geothermal presentation. He commented that he will compete in the Alaska State Solo and Ensemble Competition in Anchorage the weekend of May 12.

Mrs. Vadla thanked Mrs. Kleine and Miss Backus for their service. She thanked Ms. Nichols and the Seward Middle School students for dinner. She thanked the dinner guests for coming. She expressed appreciation for Seward High School students’ geothermal presentation. She thanked Ms. Sinclair, KPESA, and Mr. Brighton, KPEA, for attending and speaking. She thanked the district librarians who spoke during the meeting. She expressed appreciation for district teachers.

15. Executive Session

No Executive Session was needed.

16. Adjourn

At 7:45 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