April 15, 2026 at 2:00 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. CANCELLED - INFORMAL NONRETENTION HEARING: W. NIXON
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This item was cancelled prior to the meeting; no board action is required.
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6.A. CANCELLED - Executive session to discuss subjects that tend to prejudice the reputation and character of any person, provided the person may request a public discussion, more specifically, an informal nonretention hearing for W. Nixon.
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This item was cancelled prior to the meeting; no board action is required. |
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7. WELCOME TO VISITORS
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8. PUBLIC COMMENT
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PERTINENT FACTS:The Board President will ask for public comment from visitors:
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9. 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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9.A. Approval of Meeting Minutes: March 18, 2026
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9.B. Acceptance of the April 2026 Financial Report
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9.C. Approval of Employment
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9.C.1. FY 2026 Classified Employment: Kathleen Owen (Custodian, Hollis)
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9.C.2. FY 2027 Certified Administrator Contract, pending receipt of required documentation: Samuel White (Area Administrator/Principal & CTE Coordinator)
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9.C.3. FY 2027 Teacher Contracts: Michaela Larsen (Port Alexander), Daniel Nelson (District-wide CTE)
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10. ADMINISTRATIVE/BOARD REPORTS
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10.A. Superintendent Report
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Rod Morrison
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10.A.1. School Reports
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10.A.1.a. AK-TRAILS Correspondence/Homeschool
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Cassandra Christopherson
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10.A.1.b. Barry Craig Stewart Kasaan School
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Mike Congdon
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10.A.1.c. Hollis School
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Lisa Cates/Julie Vasquez
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10.A.1.d. Howard Valentine Coffman Cove School
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Mackenzie Slayton
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10.A.1.e. Naukati School
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Sharlet Collins/Robbin Perkins Askew
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10.A.1.f. Port Alexander School
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Patrick Trischman
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10.A.1.g. Thorne Bay School
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Sheila Nyquest
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10.A.1.h. Whale Pass School
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Laurie Lapan
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10.A.2. Activities Report
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Jennifer Andis
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10.A.3. Area Administrator& CTE Project Coordinator
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Shaine Nixon
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10.A.4. Business Report
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Lucienne Smith
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10.A.5. Child Nutrition Program Report
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Mariia Taylor
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10.A.6. Greenhouse/Agriculture Program Report
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Korrisa Oatman
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10.A.7. Maintenance Report
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Scott Randall
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10.A.8. Special Programs Report
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Robbin Perkins Askew
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10.A.9. State & Federal Programs/Grants Report
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Astrid Richard-Cook
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10.A.10. Technology Report
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Everett Cook
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10.B. Student Board Representative Reports
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Meliah Cook and William Keys
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11. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
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11.A. Action on Administrative/Board Reports
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11.B. Third Reading: BP 4020 All Personnel - Drug, Tobacco, and Alcohol-Free Workplace
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Recommendation It is the Administration’s recommendation that the School Board approve the adoption of BP 4020. Pertinent Facts This policy was presented to the Board for second reading at the March 18, 2018, Board Meeting and is presented at this time for third reading and adoption. BP 4020 (Drug, Tobacco, and Alcohol-Free Workplace) affirms the School Board’s commitment to maintaining safe, healthy, and substance-free learning and work environments. The policy prohibits unlawful manufacture, distribution, possession, or use of alcohol, drugs, controlled substances, and non-FDA approved tobacco or nicotine products in district workplaces, at school-sponsored activities, and in district vehicles. It also outlines employee notification requirements, awareness programming, disciplinary procedures, and compliance with state and federal law. The proposed revisions primarily clarify language to reflect current terminology and legal references. One paragraph regarding tobacco use was reorganized within the policy for clarity and the definition of tobacco was updated. Additionally, an exception to allow specific uses of certain tobacco cessation products was added. Overall, the revisions improve organization and alignment with current law while maintaining the Board’s longstanding expectation of a drug-, tobacco-, and alcohol-free workplace.
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11.C. Second Reading: BP 4111/4211/4311 – BP 4112.5/4212.5/4312.5 (Including AASB Recommended Revisions)
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Recommendation It is the Administration’s recommendation that the School Board approve the adoption of BP 4111/4211/4311, 4111.2/4211.2/4311.2, 4112.1/4312.1, 4112.4/4212.4/4312.4, and BP 4112.5/4212.5/4412.5, including AASB recommended revisions. Pertinent Facts In accordance with Board Policy (BP) 0500, Review and Evaluation, the School Board conducts an ongoing review of district policies throughout the year. In December 2025, the Alaska Association of School Boards (AASB) released updates to Article 4 - Personnel. The policies listed above were included in those updates and are presented to the Board for first reading at the March 18, 2018, Board Meeting and are presented at this time for second reading and adoption. |
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11.C.1. BP 4111/4211/4311 - Recruitment and Selection
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Pertinent Facts BP 4111/4211/4311 Recruitment and Selection outlines the District’s processes for recruiting, screening, and selecting qualified personnel. The policy continues to emphasize hiring the most qualified candidates, using fair and consistent procedures, and ensuring compliance with state and federal employment requirements. The update clarifies language regarding permissible inquiries during hiring, specifically reinforcing limitations on asking about protected information and ensuring compliance with nondiscrimination laws. It also authorizes the Board to delegate the authority to make classified hires to the Superintendent, with notification to the Board, and consolidates prior policy BP 4211 into a single, unified policy for clarity and efficiency.
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11.C.2. BP 4111.2/4211.2/4311.2 - Legal Status Requirement
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Pertinent Facts BP 4111.2/4211.2/4311.2 Legal Status Requirement outlines the District’s responsibility to ensure all employees are legally authorized to work in the United States. The policy requires verification of identity and employment eligibility for all hires and affirms that the District will not continue employment if an individual is found to be unauthorized to work. The policy also reinforces the District’s commitment to nondiscrimination by prohibiting employment decisions based on citizenship status or national origin, while ensuring compliance with federal immigration laws and employment verification requirements. It clarifies expectations for proper documentation and emphasizes adherence to legal standards in hiring practices.
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11.C.3. BP 4112.1/4312.1 - Contracts
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Pertinent Facts BP 4112.1/4312.1 Contracts outlines the process for issuing and accepting employment contracts for certificated and administrative staff. The policy affirms that contracts may be issued after January 1 for the following school year, must be approved by the Board, and require appropriate signatures in accordance with Alaska law. The policy further clarifies procedures for reemployment, including that employees must respond to contract offers within 30 days or be considered to have declined reemployment. It aligns with state requirements regarding automatic reemployment and timelines for notification of nonretention or layoff, reinforcing consistent, legally compliant practices for contract issuance and acceptance.
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11.C.4. BP 4112.4/4212.4/4312.4 - Health Examinations
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Pertinent Facts BP 4112.4/4212.4/4312.4 Health Examinations outlines the District’s authority to require health examinations for employees, including requiring newly hired teachers to undergo a health examination and allowing additional physical or psychological examinations when necessary to ensure the health and safety of students and staff or an employee’s ability to perform assigned duties. At this time, no changes are proposed to the policy.
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11.C.5. BP 4112.5/4212.5/4312.5 - Security Check
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Pertinent Facts BP 4112.5/4212.5/4312.5 Security Check reinforces the District’s commitment to maintaining a safe learning environment by ensuring all personnel meet high standards of integrity and suitability for working with students. The policy clarifies that all applicants, including volunteers, are subject to background checks, including fingerprint-based checks when required by law. The update also strengthens accountability in the hiring process by specifying that falsification or omission of information on an application or during the hiring process may result in denial of employment or dismissal from a current position, and may be reported to the Alaska Professional Teaching Practices Commission for certified staff.
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11.D. Second Reading: BP 5113 Absences and Excuses
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Recommendation It is the administration's recommendation that the Board approve the adoption of BP 5113. Pertinent Facts Following discussion of student attendance at the February 24, 2026, meeting, BP 5113 Absences and Excuses is presented for first reading. The proposed updates to this policy strengthen clarity, consistency, and alignment with current guidance. The policy continues to emphasize the importance of regular attendance for student success. The revision specifically expands the definition of excused absences to include participation in culturally significant activities, traditional practices, or subsistence activities recognized by a student’s family or community. It also clarifies that students with excused absences are given the opportunity to make up missed work without academic penalty, that participation in extracurricular activities may depend on team, activity, or program-specific requirements, and updates additional language to align with the Alaska Association of School Boards (AASB) model policy.
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11.E. Second Reading, FY 2027 Budget
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PERTINENT FACTS Contracted Business Manager Lucienne Smith presented the second proposed budget for FY 2027 to the Board during the work session held prior to tonight’s meeting. As outlined in the FY 2027 Budget Process and Timeline (included in the February 2026 Business Report), the budget will go through at least two readings before a final proposed budget is presented to the Board for consideration and approval.
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12. NEW BUSINESS
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12.A. First Reading: BP 4112.6/4212.6/4312.6, BP 4112.8/4212.8/4312.8, BP 4112.10, BP 4112.61/4212.61/4312.61, and BP 4113 (Including AASB Recommended Revisions)
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Recommendation It is the Administration’s recommendation that the School Board approve the first reading of BP 4112.6/4212.6/4312.6, BP 4112.8/4212.8/4312.8, BP 4112.10, BP 4112.61/4212.61/4312.61, and BP 4113, including AASB recommended revisions, and advance the policies to a second reading. Pertinent Facts In accordance with Board Policy (BP) 0500, Review and Evaluation, the School Board conducts an ongoing review of district policies throughout the year. In December 2025, the Alaska Association of School Boards (AASB) released updates to Article 4 - Personnel. The policies listed above were included in those updates and are presented to the Board for first reading and consideration. |
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12.A.1. BP 4112.6/4212.6/4312.6 - Personnel Records
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Pertinent Facts This policy explains how the District keeps and protects employee personnel records. Records are maintained for all current and former employees and are kept confidential. Only the employee, authorized individuals, and designated administrators may access them. Employees also have the right to review their own files, be notified if negative information is added, and respond to that information. The policy also follows Alaska law by balancing employee privacy with public access to certain records. While most personnel information is kept private, some records—especially for higher-level positions—may be publicly available. The School Board may review personnel records only in specific situations, such as during executive sessions, to ensure legal compliance and proper oversight.
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12.A.2. BP 4112.8/4212.8/4312.8 - Employment of Relatives
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Pertinent Facts This policy prevents conflicts of interest by prohibiting employees from working in positions supervised or evaluated by an immediate family member. While relatives may be employed in the same location with approval, additional oversight and required approvals ensure that all hiring decisions remain fair, transparent, and in the best interest of the District.
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12.A.3. BP 4112.10 - Employment of Retired Teachers
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Pertinent Facts This policy allows the District to hire retired teachers when there is a documented shortage of qualified candidates, even after active recruitment efforts. It ensures vacancies are filled in a timely manner while following Alaska law, including limits on reemployment duration and required conditions for retirees returning to work.
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12.A.4. BP 4112.61/4212.61/4312.61 - Employment References
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Pertinent Facts This policy ensures that employment references for District employees are handled consistently, accurately, and with respect for privacy. All official reference requests are processed through the Superintendent or designee, and information shared must be factual and in good faith, in accordance with Alaska law.
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12.A.5. BP 4113 - Assignment
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Pertinent Facts This policy outlines how certificated staff are assigned to positions within the District, emphasizing that assignments must meet legal and certification requirements while also supporting student success and a stable school environment. The Superintendent or designee has the authority to assign staff based on qualifications and district needs, while considering staff strengths and minimizing disruptions to maintain positive student-teacher relationships.
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13. INFORMATION ITEMS
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13.A. Letters and Communications
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13.B. Reports and Information
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13.B.1. AASB Event Calendar
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13.B.2. Calendar of Agenda Items
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13.B.3. Advisory School Council Meeting Minutes
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13.B.3.a. Howard Valentine Coffman Cove
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13.B.3.b. Naukati
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13.B.3.c. Whale Pass
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14. ADVANCE PLANNING
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14.A. May 2026 Regular Meeting: 3rd Wednesday is May 20, 2026 (Location: Thorne Bay School)
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14.B. Graduation Ceremonies
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15. PUBLIC COMMENT
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PERTINENT FACTS:The Board President will ask for public comment from visitors:
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16. BOARD COMMENT
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17. EXECUTIVE SESSIONS
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17.A. Bruce H. Hill Memorial Scholarship
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17.A.1. Executive session to discuss subjects that tend to prejudice the reputation and character of any person, provided the person may request a public discussion, more specifically, review of Bruce H. Hill Memorial Scholarship Applications.
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17.B. Superintendent Contract
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17.B.1. Executive session to discuss subjects that tend to prejudice the character and reputation of any person, provided the person may request a public discussion, more specifically, superintendent contract.
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18. ADJOURNMENT
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