September 2, 2026 at 5:45 PM - School Board Meeting
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1. Recognitions - 5:45 - 6:00 p.m.
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Bridgette Reynolds
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2. Call to Order - 6:00 p.m.
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3. Flag Salute
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4. Land Acknowledgment
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"The Sitka School Board acknowledges that our schools are located on the ancestral homelands of the Tlingit people who have lived in Sheet’ka since time immemorial. We express our deepest respect and gratitude for our indigenous neighbors, the Tlingit for their enduring care and protection of Tlingit Aani."
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5. Roll Call
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6. Approval of the Proposed Agenda and Consent Agenda
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(All items listed under Agenda & Consent Agenda are considered routine by the School Board and will be approved in one motion. Items may be removed at the request of a School Board Member.)
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6.a. Minutes from August 12, 2026 School Board Meeting
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6.b. Personnel Report
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6.c. Revision to AR 3290 Gifts, Grants, and Bequests
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7. Persons to be Heard
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Persons to be Heard Preamble Persons to be Heard is an opportunity for members of the public to speak to the Board about a topic that is not on the agenda. No board deliberation or action will occur in response. Questions for clarification may be posed by Board members. The Board may choose to refer non-agenda items to the Superintendent (or designee) for further action. Per Board Bylaw 9323, the standard time limit for comments will be 3 minutes, and the total time allowed for Persons to be Heard (or any other public comment period) shall not exceed 45 minutes, unless otherwise stated by the Board President, with consent of the Board. A timer is used, and a sound will indicate when time expires. |
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8. Special Reports: Government to Government
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9. School Highlights - Sitka High School
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10. Reports and Presentations
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11. Board Member Reports
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12. Administrative Reports
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12.a. Business Manager Report
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12.b. Enrollment Update
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12.c. Superintendent Update
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13. New Business
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13.a. Approve Resolution Regarding Artificial Intelligence
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Mr. Rioux has drafted several resolutions to be presented to AASB at the November conference for adoption.
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13.b. Approve Resolution Regarding Dyslexia
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Mr. Rioux has drafted several resolutions to be presented to AASB at the November conference for adoption.
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13.c. Approve Resolution Regarding Reconsideration of Instructional and Library Materials
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Mr. Rioux has drafted several resolutions to be presented to AASB at the November conference for adoption.
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13.d. Approve Resolution Regarding Data
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Mr. Rioux has drafted several resolutions to be presented to AASB at the November conference for adoption.
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13.e. Approve Resolution Regarding Absenteeism
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Mr. Rioux has drafted several resolutions to be presented to AASB at the November conference for adoption.
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13.f. Approve Resolution Regarding Homeless
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Mr. Rioux has drafted several resolutions to be presented to AASB at the November conference for adoption.
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13.g. Approve Resolution Regarding Threat Assessment
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Mr. Rioux has drafted several resolutions to be presented to AASB at the November conference for adoption.
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13.h. Executive Session - Superintendent Jenson's Mid-Year Evaluation Review
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The School Board reserves the right to go into executive session as and to the extent permitted by AS 44.62.310 and Board Bylaw 9321. An executive session may be called to consider the following subjects: (1) matters, the immediate knowledge of which would clearly have an adverse effect upon the finances of the District; (2) subjects that tend to prejudice the reputation and character of any person, provided the person may request a public discussion; (3) matters which by law, municipal charter, or ordinance are required to be confidential; and (4) matters involving consideration of government records that by law are not subject to public disclosure.
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14. Future Agenda Items/Upcoming Events
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14.a. September 9, 2026 - Policy Committee Meeting | 5:00 p.m. | DO Boardroom
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14.b. September 12-13, 2026 - AASB Fall Boardsmanship Academy - Anchorage
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14.c. October 7, 2026 - Next Regular School Board Meeting | 5:45 p.m. | Harrigan Centennial Hall
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15. Final Comments from the Public
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16. Final Comments from the Board
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17. Adjournment
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