Public Meeting Agenda: October 26, 2026 at 5:30 PM - Special Meeting

1. CALL TO ORDER

2. ROLL CALL

3. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

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.

5. APPROVAL OF AGENDA

6. WELCOME TO VISITORS

7. PUBLIC COMMENT

Attachments: (1)

BP 9323 Meeting Conduct - public participation

1/21/2021 at 7:48 PM

8. BUSINESS ITEMS

8.A. Acknowledgment of Vacancy – Board of Education Seat D

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Pertinent Facts
The October 6, 2026, election was certified on October 22, 2026. No candidate was elected to Board Seat D. Under Alaska law, the seat becomes vacant at the first Board meeting following certification of the election.

8.B. Interview Candidate for Board of Education Seat D

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Pertinent Facts:
The District solicited applications from qualified candidates interested in serving on the Board. In accordance with Board policy, candidates will be interviewed at a public meeting before the Board considers an appointment.

Attachments: (1)

Board Seat D Call for Candidates and Application 2026.10.08

10/23/2026 at 6:18 AM

8.B.1. Candidate: Sandy Curtis

8.C. Appoint a Candidate to Fill Vacant Board of Education Seat D Until the Next Regular Election in October 2026

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Pertinent Facts
Board policy requires a vacancy to be filled by Board appointment within 30 days. The individual appointed to Seat 2D will serve until the next regularly scheduled election for District Board members. SISD policy provides that the Board select the appointee by majority vote at a public meeting.

8.D. Oath of Office: Seat D

8.E. Election of Officers

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Pertinent Facts
Following certification of the regular election, the Board is required to reorganize and elect its officers. Board Bylaw 9120 provides that the Board meet within seven days of certification to elect a president and clerk.

8.E.1. Election of Board President

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PROCESS

The current Board President will open nominations for Board President.
Nominations: The election process begins with nominations for school board president. Board members may nominate themselves or be nominated by other members. There is no requirement for a formal second for each nomination.
1. Suggested wording for nominations: I nominate [Name] to serve as Board President
Voting: Once nominations close, voting occurs for each candidate. The method of voting is roll call vote.
Majority Requirement: Robert's Rules of Order states that a majority vote is required to elect a president. If no candidate receives a majority of votes cast, additional rounds of voting take place, eliminating the nominee with the fewest votes after each round until one candidate secures a majority.

Attachments: (1)

BB 9121 President

10/3/2019 at 2:18 PM

8.E.2. Election of Board Clerk

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PROCESS

The newly appointed Board President will open nominations for Board Clerk.
Nominations: The election process begins with nominations for school board clerk. Board members may nominate themselves or be nominated by other members. There is no requirement for a formal second for each nomination.
1. Suggested wording for nominations: I nominate [Name] to serve as Board Clerk
Voting: Once nominations close, voting occurs for each candidate. The method of voting is roll call vote.
Majority Requirement: Robert's Rules of Order states that a majority vote is required to elect a clerk. If no candidate receives a majority of votes cast, additional rounds of voting take place, eliminating the nominee with the fewest votes after each round until one candidate secures a majority.

Attachments: (1)

BB 9122 Clerk

10/3/2019 at 2:18 PM

8.F. Appointment of School Board Liaisons

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Pertinent Facts
The Board will appoint members to serve as the District’s Legislative Liaison and Youth Advocate Liaison. The Legislative Liaison supports communication and advocacy on legislative issues affecting the District. The Youth Advocate Liaison supports matters related to student voice, needs, and well-being and works with the Student Board Representative to support their participation and connection with the Board.

8.F.1. Appointment of Legislative Liaison

8.F.2. Appointment of Youth Advocate Liaison

9. PUBLIC COMMENT

Attachments: (1)

BB 9323, Meeting Conduct - public participation

5/25/2023 at 9:20 AM

10. BOARD COMMENT

11. ADJOURNMENT

October 26, 2026 at 5:30 PM - Special Meeting

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