May 14, 2024 at 1:00 PM - Activities Committee

Discussion:  Chair Edward Jackson called the meeting to order at 1:02pm

Discussion:  Committee members present: Edward Jackson, Stanley Tocktoo, Richard Elachik Sr., Silas Paniptchuk., and Annie Weyiouanna.

Discussion:  A quorum is made.

Discussion:  Silas Paniptchuk made a motion to accept the agenda, seconded by Stanley Tocktoo. Roll call vote: 4Y, motion passed.

Discussion:  None

Discussion:  Silas Paniptchuk and Annie Weyiouanna recommends to start this event by site funds, not district funded. Similar protocol to Little Dribblers. 
Silas recommends Jr NYO to be incorporated into PE classes. 

Discussion:  Steven Perry suggests that Atuq would fall into the Bilingual & Biculture Department, similar to Cultural and Dance Festivals. 
Annie Weyiouanna asked about the B/B budget. 
Tammy Dodd shared that there are two grants that fund travel of other dance groups. Indian Education Grant and Circle of Learning Grant. 
Nine sites have established dance groups: SHH, WBB, UNK, GLV, TLA, WAA, SVA, GAM, and KTS.

Discussion:  Silas Paniptchuk recommended to have next year regional event start out with the top 8 teams, not wait for 2025-26 school year. More schools would open up to host the event. Steven will make a report to share in the May 23 regular session. 

Discussion:  ASAA state board meeting is scheduled for Oct. 2024. 
Quallifying team would need to meet a time limit.

Discussion:  At the call of the Chair, sometime in early fall. 

Discussion:  Motion to adjourn at 2:03 pm made by Annie Weyiouanna, seconded by Silas Paniptchuk, motion passed.