May 21, 2025 at 5:30 PM - Regular Meeting
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1. CALL TO ORDER
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2. ROLL CALL
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3. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
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4. DISTRICT VISION, MISSION, AND GOALS
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VISION
Students are equipped to achieve their dreams and aspirations. MISSION Set a foundation by cultivating experiences for students to develop goals and thrive in an ever-changing world. FOCUS AREAS 1. Prepare students to overcome challenges and be successful. 2. Celebrate and encourage school and community achievements and involvement. 3. Support staff retention and professional growth. |
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5. APPROVAL OF AGENDA
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6. WELCOME TO VISITORS
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7. PUBLIC COMMENT
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8. CONSENT AGENDA: (Items listed under CONSENT AGENDA are considered to be routine by the School Board and will be approved in one motion unless a Board Member requests that an item be considered separately.)
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8.A. Approval of April 16, 2025, Meeting Minutes
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8.B. Approval of May 2025 Financial Report
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9. ADMINISTRATIVE/BOARD REPORTS
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9.A. Superintendent Report
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Rod Morrison
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9.A.1. Area Principal/Dean of Students Report
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Shaine Nixon
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9.A.1.a. AK-TRAILS Correspondence/Homeschool
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Cassandra Christopherson
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9.A.1.b. Barry Craig Stewart Kasaan School
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Mike Congdon
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9.A.1.c. Hollis School
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Lisa Cates/Julie Vasquez
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9.A.1.d. Howard Valentine Coffman Cove School
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Mackenzie Slayton
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9.A.1.e. Naukati School
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Cassandra Christopherson
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9.A.1.f. Port Alexander School
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Patrick Trischman
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9.A.1.g. Thorne Bay School
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Shaine Nixon
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9.A.1.h. Whale Pass School
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Andy Cook
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9.A.2. Activities Report
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Amanda Blankenship
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9.A.3. Business Report
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Lucienne Smith
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9.A.4. Child Nutrition Program Report
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Mariia Taylor
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9.A.5. Greenhouse/Agriculture Program Report
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Brandy Schmitz-Prefontaine
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9.A.6. Maintenance Report
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Scott Randall
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9.A.7. Special Programs Report
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Robbin Perkins
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9.A.8. State & Federal Programs/Grants Report
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Astrid Richard-Cook
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9.A.9. Technology Report
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Everett Cook
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9.B. Student Board Representative Report
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Teagen Taylor
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10. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
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10.A. Action on Administrative/Board Reports
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10.B. 3rd Reading, FY 2026 Budget
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Recommendation It is the administration's recommendation that the Board approve the FY 2026 budget. Pertinent Facts The FY 2026 3rd proposed budget was reviewed in detail during 5/21/2025 work session. The budget as presented is balanced.
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10.C. 2nd Reading, Board Policy Review (BP 2000 - BP 2123)
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Recommendation It is the Administration's recommendation that the School Board approve BP 2000, Concepts and Roles, BP 2100, Administrative Staff Organization, BP 2110, Organization Chart/Lines of Responsibility, BP 2120, Superintendent of Schools, BP 2121, Superintendent's Contract, BP 2122, Superintendent of Schools: Job Description, and BP 2123, Evaluation of Superintendent. Pertinent Facts Following the direction of BP 0500, Review and Evaluation, the School Board reviews policies throughout the year. Board Policies 2000, 2100, 2110, 2120, 2121, 2122, and 2123 are presented for second reading. |
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10.C.1. BP 2000, Concepts and Roles
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Pertinent Facts This update incorporates minor changes to align SISD's policy with the Association of Alaska School Board's current model policy.
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10.C.2. BP 2100, Administrative Staff Organization
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Pertinent Facts This update incorporates minor changes to align SISD's policy with the Association of Alaska School Board's current model policy.
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10.C.3. BP 2110, Organization Chart/Lines of Responsibility
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Pertinent Facts This update incorporates minor changes to align SISD's policy with the Association of Alaska School Board's current model policy.
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10.C.4. BP 2120, Superintendent of Schools
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Pertinent Facts This update incorporates minor changes to align SISD's policy with the Association of Alaska School Board's current model policy.
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10.C.5. BP 2121, Superintendent's Contract
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Pertinent Facts This update incorporates minor changes to align SISD's policy with the Association of Alaska School Board's current model policy.
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10.C.6. BP 2122, Superintendent of Schools: Job Description
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Pertinent Facts This update incorporates minor changes to align SISD's policy with the Association of Alaska School Board's current model policy and includes direction on outside professional activities.
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10.C.7. BP 2123, Evaluation of the Superintendent
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Pertinent Facts This update incorporates minor changes to align SISD's policy with the Association of Alaska School Board's current model policy.
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10.D. 2nd Reading, BP 0410, Nondiscrimination in District Programs and Activities
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Recommendation It is the administrations recommendation that the Board approve BP 0410, Nondiscrimination in District Programs and Activities. Pertinent Facts This update incorporates changes to align SISD's policy with the Association of Alaska School Board's current model policy.
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11. NEW BUSINESS
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11.A. Professional Services Contract #2025-1001 with Alaska Business & Education Services, Inc., for Accounting and Business Services.
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Recommendation It is the administration's recommendation that the Board approve Professional Services Contract #2025-1001 with Alaska Business & Education Services, Inc., for Accounting and Business Services. Pertinent Facts: Alaska Education and Business Services, Inc. (AKEBS), has been providing accounting and business services for the District since 2007. During this time, AKEBS has provided the District with exceptional accounting and business services. This contract is for services provided for FY 2026. |
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11.B. 1st Reading, Board Policy Review (BP 8000 - BP 8410)
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Recommendation It is the Administration's recommendation that the School Board move BP 8000 Concepts and Roles, 8110 Membership, 8120 Elections, 8130 Vacancies, 8140 Officers, 8200 Powers and Duties, 8310 Orientation, 8320 Meetings, 8330 Member Responsibilities, 8340 Code of Ethics, and 8410 Cooperative Agreements involving Extracurricular Activities to a second reading. Pertinent Facts Following the direction of BP 0500, Review and Evaluation, the School Board reviews policies throughout the year. Board Policies 8000, 8110, 8120, 8130, 8140, 8200, 8310, 8320, 8330, 8340, and 8410 are presented for first reading. |
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11.B.1. BP 8000, Concepts and Roles
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Pertinent Facts This update incorporates minor changes to align SISD's policy with the Association of Alaska School Board's current model policy, and clarifying language to ensure accurate interpretation across the district.
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11.B.2. BP 8110, Membership
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Pertinent Fact This policy includes updates to clarify membership structure and term, attendance boundaries for ASCs, and student involvement.
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11.B.3. BP 8120, Elections
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Pertinent Facts The proposed updates clarify responsibilities for conducting elections and the qualifications of candidates and voters.
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11.B.4. BP 8130, Vacancies
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Pertinent Facts This is a new policy for the District, based on AASB’s model policy. It clearly outlines the reasons a seat on the Advisory School Council may become vacant and provides procedures for appointing a replacement when a vacancy occurs.
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11.B.5. BP 8140, Officers
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Pertinent Facts This update includes clarifying language to ensure consistency and accurate interpretation across the district.
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11.B.6. BP 8200, Powers and Duties
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Pertinent Facts The proposed update clarifies the duties of the Advisory School Council to align with AASB model policy, Alaska Statute, and District philosophy and needs.
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11.B.7. BP 8310, Orientation
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Pertinent Facts The proposed update includes clarifying language to ensure consistency, reflect district practice, and promote accurate interpretation across the district.
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11.B.8. BP 8320, Meetings
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Pertinent Facts The proposed update clarifies that the Advisory School Council may not hold executive sessions.
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11.B.9. BP 8330, Member Responsibilities
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Pertinent Facts The update includes minor edits to align with AASB's model policy.
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11.B.10. 8340 Code of Ethics
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Pertinent Facts This update includes the addition of a note preceding the policy.
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11.B.11. BP 8410, Cooperative Agreements Involving Extracurricular Activities
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Pertinent Facts This update includes minor grammatical edits and clarifying language to ensure consistency, readability, and accurate interpretation across the district.
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11.C. FY 2026 Early Education Parent Handbook
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Key components of the handbook include:
Approval of this handbook will support the district’s efforts to secure state funding and will serve as the guiding document for implementation of the preschool program in the 2025-2026 school year.
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12. INFORMATION ITEMS
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12.A. Letters and Communications
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12.A.1. Division of Elections Letter to Rod Morrison: 2025 School Board Election Information (4/11/2025)
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12.B. Reports and Information
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12.B.1. AASB Event Calendar
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12.B.2. Calendar of Agenda Items
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12.B.3. Advisory School Council Meeting Minutes
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12.B.3.a. Barry Craig Stewart Kasaan
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12.B.3.b. Howard Valentine Coffman Cove
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12.B.3.c. Naukati
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12.B.3.d. Thorne Bay
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12.C. Administrative Regulations and Exhibits for Review
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Pertinent Facts These administrative regulations and exhibits are informational items that are presented today for review. The administration will be accepting feedback until August 4, 2025, at which time any updates will be made. Final versions will be presented for review at the August 2025 regular board meeting. |
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12.C.1. AR 8120, Elections
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Pertinent Facts This administrative regulation is new to SISD and provides an inclusive, fair, and transparent process for electing officers at each Advisory School Council.
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12.C.2. AR 8320, Meetings
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Pertinent Facts This update includes clarifying language to ensure consistency and accurate interpretation across the district
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12.C.3. E 8340, Code of Ethics for the Advisory School Council
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Pertinent Facts This update includes clarifying language.
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12.C.4. E 8410, Cooperative Agreements
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Pertinent Facts This update defines the acronyms used in the previous version.
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12.D. Travel Report, April 2025
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13. ADVANCE PLANNING
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13.A. August 2025 Regular Meeting: 3rd Wednesday is August 20, 2025 (Location: Thorne Bay, AK and via Zoom)
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13.B. Graduation Ceremonies
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13.B.1. May 22, 2025: Naukati @ 6:00 PM
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13.B.2. May 30, 2024: Coffman Cove @ 3:00 PM
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14. PUBLIC COMMENT
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15. BOARD COMMENT
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16. EXECUTIVE SESSIONS
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17. ADJOURNMENT
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