Public Meeting Agenda: September 14, 2021 at 9:00 AM - 229th Regular Session

1. Call To Order

Discussion: Madam Chair, Annabelle Cunningham, called the 229th Regular Session Meeting of the Bering Strait School District Board of Education to order at 9:07 a.m. on Tuesday, September 14, 2021.

2. Roll Call

Discussion: Present were: Annabelle Cunningham, Silas Paniptchuk, Aaron Iworrigan, Anthony Haugen, Sr., Elmer Seetot III, Irene Navarro, Annie Weyiouanna, Winfred Olanna Jr. Absent were: Charlotte (Jane) Kava. Robert Dickens was an excused absent.

3. Introductions

Description: District School Board Members, Superintendent & District Staff

Discussion: District School Board Members
Each Board Member introduced themselves and stated which communities they represent.

Superintendent and District Staff
Madam Chair Cunningham introduced Superintendent Dr. Bolen, who introduced the District Staff:

4. Invocation/ Moment of Silence

Discussion: Moment of Silence.

5. Reading of the District Mission Statement

Description: Mission: Achieving excellence by nurturing the whole student in a culturally based learning community that is safe and supportive.

Attachments: (1)

mission statement

8/30/2021 at 2:35 PM

Discussion: The District Mission Statement was read aloud.

6. Approval of Agenda

Action(s):

Motion Passed:

Moved to accept the agenda. This motion, made by Silas Paniptchuk and seconded by Elmer Seetot III, Passed.

No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.

7. Consent Action-Minutes

Description: 228th Regular Session on April 22, 2021

Attachments: (1)

228th unadopted minutes

8/30/2021 at 8:50 AM

Action(s):

Motion Passed:

Motion to approve the meeting minutes of the 228th Regular Session with corrections noted. This motion, made by Tony Haugen Sr. and seconded by Silas Paniptchuk, Passed.

No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.

8. Public Comments (Action Item Input Only)

Discussion: None.

9. ACTION ITEMS

9.A. Personnel

Attachments: (1)

September 14, 2021 PA (4)

9/14/2021 at 8:30 AM

Discussion: Kris Busk, Director of Human Resources, presented to the Board.

9.B. Ratify Emergency J-1 Personnel Phone Poll

Attachments: (3)

Board Action Item Ratification of Phone Poll Dated April 30, 2021 (1)

8/27/2021 at 10:22 AM
Board Action Item - Newly Hired J-1 Exchange Teachers (1).docx (1)

9/15/2021 at 2:48 PM
Roll Call Vote 4_30_21.docx (1)

9/15/2021 at 2:48 PM

Action(s):

Motion Passed:

A recommendation from the School Board to ratify the April 30 phone poll. This motion, made by Jeanette Iya and seconded by Silas Paniptchuk, Passed.

No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.

Discussion: Kris Busk, Director of Human Resources, presented to the Board.

9.C. Impact Aid Authorization

Attachments: (1)

Sup Authorization copyfy22

8/27/2021 at 10:24 AM

Action(s):

Motion Passed:

A motion to authorize Superintendent Bolen of the Bering Strait School District, as the authorized signatory on the FY2022 Application for the School Assistance in Federally Impacted Areas. This motion, made by Jeanette Iya and seconded by Aaron Iworrigan, Passed.

No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.

Discussion: Mark Vink, Business Manager, presented to the Board.

9.D. Approval of Summer Purchases

Attachments: (1)

Summer purchases 21

8/27/2021 at 10:26 AM

Action(s):

Motion Passed:

A motion to approve the dry foods order to Quality Foods in the amount of $377,449.47, the freeze order to Quality Foods in the amount of $615,894.38, the insurance to Hub International in the amount of $1,363,948.43 and our airplane engines to Covington Aircraft in the amount of $686,473.61. This motion, made by Tony Haugen Sr. and seconded by Jeanette Iya, Passed.

No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.

Discussion: Mark Vink, Business Manager, presented to the Board.

9.E. Federal Grants Budget Approval

Attachments: (4)

IASA-Board presentation_FY22

8/30/2021 at 10:00 AM
Title I-Board presentation_22

8/30/2021 at 10:00 AM
Title IC-Board presentation_22

8/30/2021 at 10:00 AM
Title III-Board_FY22

8/30/2021 at 10:00 AM

Action(s):

Motion Passed:

A motion to approve the FY'22 ESEA Consolidated Plan for the Bering Strait School District for the Title I, Part A in the amount of ($2,079,261) which includes ($283,792) from ILA and ($197,654) from IVA. For Title IC in the amount of ($489,120). For Title IIIA in the amount of ($45,698). This motion, made by Jeanette Iya and seconded by Annie Weyiouanna, Passed.

No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.

Discussion: Tammy Dodd, Coordinator of Federal Grants, presented to the Board.

9.F. Indian Ed Budget

Attachments: (1)

FY22_IndianEd_board

8/30/2021 at 10:01 AM

Action(s):

Motion Passed:

A motion to approve the FY22 Indian Education Grant Application for the Bering Strait School District in the amount of $611,698. This motion, made by Winfred Olanna Jr. and seconded by Annie Weyiouanna, Passed.

No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.

Discussion: Tammy Dodd, Coordinator of Federal Grants, presented to the Board.

9.G. AHFC FY22 Teacher Housing Grant Priorities

Attachments: (1)

Actio Item AHFC priorities FY23

8/27/2021 at 10:28 AM

Action(s):

Motion Passed:

A motion to approve the district's priority ranking for the FY23 AHFC Grant Application as presented. This motion, made by Annie Weyiouanna and seconded by Silas Paniptchuk, Passed.

No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.

Discussion: Gary Eckenweiler, Director of Maintenance, presented to the Board.

9.H. BSSD Housing Lease Changes

Attachments: (1)

Action Item 2021 TH leases

8/27/2021 at 10:30 AM

Action(s):

Motion Passed:

A motion to approve the above listed 2-renewed leases and 2-lease terminations. This motion, made by Tony Haugen Sr. and seconded by Winfred Olanna Jr., Passed.

No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.

Discussion: Gary Eckenweiler, Director of Maintenance, presented to the Board.

9.I. Elim Fire Alarm Panel

Attachments: (1)

Elim fire-alarm replacement

8/27/2021 at 10:35 AM

Action(s):

Motion Passed:

A motion to approve the replacement of the failed Elim Schools fire-alarm panel with an updated fire-alarm panel. The estimated cost for this replacement and tie-in to the school system is $35,000. This motion, made by Silas Paniptchuk and seconded by Annie Weyiouanna, Passed.

No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.

Discussion: Gary Eckenweiler, Director of Maintenance, presented to the Board.

9.J. Tiny Homes Potential Project

Attachments: (1)

action item tiny homes

8/27/2021 at 10:35 AM

Action(s):

Motion Tabled:

A Motion to approve the purchase of three Tiny-Homes to be used as BSSD teacher housing. The cost is expected to be below $150,000. each plus utility hookup costs. This motion, made by Jeanette Iya and seconded by Annie Weyiouanna, Tabled.

No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.

Discussion: Gary Eckenweiler, Director of Maintenance, presented to the Board.

9.K. Maggie's Place

Attachments: (1)