November 6, 2024 at 9:00 AM - 244th Regular Session - Anchorage
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1. Call To Order
Discussion:
Madam Chair Willow Olson called the meeting to order at 9:02am.
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2. Roll Call & Establishment of Quorum
Discussion:
Roll call was taken, Present: Stanley Tocktoo, Milton Cheemuk, Aaron Iworrigan, Jane Kava, Edward Jackson, Irene Navarro, Silas Paniptchuk, Annie Weyiouanna, and Willow Olson. Richard Elachik Sr was excused. Nine made a quorum.
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3. Moment of Silence
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A moment of silence was made for recently passed Board Member Sam Mokiyuk from Savoonga.
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4. Introductions
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4.A. District School Board Members
Discussion:
School Board members introduced themselves and the communities they represent.
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4.B. Superintendent & District Staff
Discussion:
Superintendent Dodd introduced staff present: Student Activities Steven Perry, Human Resources Tera Cunningham, Educational Technology Jennifer Eller, Special Education Melissa Matthews, Federal Programs John Juvinall, Curriculum & Instruction Alex Roberts, Facilities & Maintenance Gary Eckenweiler, Business Office Mark Vink, Superintendent & Board Assistant Kathy Commack, NACTEC Doug Walrath, Auditor Steve Wadley, and Lobbyist John Walsh.
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5. Land Acknowledgement
Description:
BSSD acknowledges that we are meeting on the traditional lands of the Dena'ina People of the Upper Cook Inlet.
BSSD honors the Indigenous people of the traditional lands where our 15 schools are located. The Bering Strait is the homeland of the Inupiaq, Yup’ik, and Siberian Yupik people.
Discussion:
BSSD acknowledges that we are meeting on the traditional lands of the Dena'ina People of the Upper Cook Inlet.
BSSD honors the Indigenous people of the traditional lands where our 15 schools are located. The Bering Strait is the homeland of the Inupiaq, Yup’ik, and Siberian Yupik people. |
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6. Oath of Office of Newly Elected Members
Discussion:
Newly elected members sworn in: Willow Olson, Irene Navarro, and Jane Kava. Richard Elachick Sr. will be sworn in at the next regular session.
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6.A. Declaration of Vacancy
Discussion:
The whole board declared a vacancy. State Law requires a vacant seat to be filled in 30 days. Deember 4 will be a special meeting in either Gambell or Savoonga to appoint the new board member.
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6.B. Election of Officers
Description:
Chair, 1st Vice Chair, 2nd Vice Chair, Secretary, Treasurer, Parliamentarian
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
Discussion:
Motion tabled
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6.C. Appointment of Standing Committees
Description:
Personnel, Policy, Facilities, Fiscal, Activities Committees, NWC Rep, NACTEC Rep, & Legislative Liason
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No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
Discussion:
Motion tabled.
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7. Adoption of Minutes of 243rd Meeting
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8. Adoption of Agenda
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9. Public Comment
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No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
Discussion:
Milton Cheemuk gave public comment in support of the Gambell cheerleaders.
Break at 10am, called meeting to order at 10:10am. |
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10. Action Items
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10.A. FY24 Audit Action
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Discussion:
Steve Wadley with Altman, Rogers, and Co. presented with Mark Vink.
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10.B. FY24 NACTEC Budget Amendment Action
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10.C. FY24 Food Service Budget Amendment Action
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10.D. Personnel Action
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10.E. Stebbins School Site Action
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10.F. FY25 ESEA Consolidated Grant Action
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10.G. Homework Policy Action - 2nd Reading
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10.H. Letter to State Board of Education
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11. Executive Session
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12. Discussion Items
Discussion:
Chair Willow Olson called the meeting back to order at 1:04pm.
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12.A. Lobbyist Report
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12.B. Financial Report
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Discussion:
Break from 2:30pm-2:40pm.
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12.C. HR Report
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12.D. APU Apprenticship Report
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12.E. Yearly Progress Report
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12.F. NACTEC Report
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12.G. EdTech Report
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12.H. Special Education Report
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12.I. Activities Report
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12.J. Facilities Report
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12.K. Superintendent Report
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12.L. Items Introduced by Board Members and Reports of Meetings Attended
Discussion:
Willow Olson traveled to Unalakleet to develop agenda, Stebbins walk through, Anchorage Leadership and State XCR, Unalakleet for wrestle/cheer.
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12.M. Correspondence
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12.N. AEC Minutes
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13. Items for Next Agenda
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14. Public Comment
Discussion:
None
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15. Time and Place of the Next Meeting
Discussion:
December 4 at Savoonga School
December 12 at Anchorage Captian Cook Hotel |
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16. Adjournment
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No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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