October 2, 2023 Work Session 10/2/23 Meeting 10/3/23 - Chugach School District Board Meeting

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Gengler, Denise
Gengler, Virginia
Trombley, Cynthia
Baker, Jason

Description:  President, I move that the Board go into an executive session in order that we may discuss matters, the immediate knowledge of which would have an adverse effect upon the finances of the District and to discuss subjects that tend to prejudice the reputation and character of any persons; in matters that are required by law to be kept confidential.

Description:  "I pledge allegiance to the flag of the United States of America, and to the republic for which it stands, one nation under God, indivisible, with liberty and justice for all."

Description:  Description:  Vision Statement:  Our vision is to serve as a trusted collective voice for our district while promoting strong ethics, integrity, and an equitable and quality education for all of our students.

Mission Statement:  Our mission is to provide visionary leadership through the establishment of a structure of strong ethics, accountability, and advocacy for the success of our students.  We will pursue the advancement of student achievement and well-being through effective partnerships with staff, families, stakeholders, and our community members.

Chugach School District Mission Statement:  The Chugach School District is committed to developing and supporting a partnership with students, parents, community and business which equally shares the responsibility of empowering students to meet the needs of the ever changing world in which they live.  Students shall possess the academic and personal characteristics necessary to reach their full potential.  Students will contribute to their community in a manner that displays respect for human dignity and validates the history and culture of all ethnic groups. 

Land Ackowledgement: The school board would like to take this moment to respectfully acknowledge that we serve on the traditional lands of the Chugach people which includes the Supiaq and Alutiiq people.

Description:  June 1, 2023 Minutes
 

Description:  Kevin Rodriguez- Baisa
Kevin came over and helped dig me out of a paperwork mountain!  I know it is not the most exciting work but they kept a positive attitude and it was such a relief to get caught up.  Thank you Thank you Thank you!
Serena Jackson

Sheryl Sotello
In the past 2 months Sheryl has spend countless hours to prepare and submit not one, not two but 4 grants for Chugach School District.
Getting federal grants is a big piece of providing support and funding for our students, staff, and schools, and the only way to get these grants is to write them which is a HUGE undertaking.  Thank you Sheryl for your continued efforts to find grants we are eligible for, working closely with critical partners, and all the time spent to put these large grant proposals together.
Doug Penn

Serena Jackson
A very big thank you for all your help, support, and communication through our online enrollment transition.  You are a big reason that parents and staff have been able to navigate to help streamline our enrollment from a cumbersome paper process to a much more efficient online process.  
I also want to thank Serena for taking on revitalizing our district newsletter.  The first issue looks great and looking forward to seeing this grow :) Thanks Serena!
Doug Penn

Camille Parry
Through Camille’s efforts, the students of Chenega Community School held its first "Chenega Heritage Week".  Camille’s unwavering dedication and commitment that every student find value in their heritage, worked tirelessly with the community to identify and celebrate "Qaigiat Quyakapet"-HONORING THE SEAL.  The students of Chenega and Tatitlek and members of the community learned fascinating facts about the seal from information provided by the ladies from Coastal Studies as well as stories provided by elders from the community.  Thank You, Camille, the students and community is provided strong foundation to continue this important cultural component in future endeavors.
Gail Evanoff, CSD Board Member and Chenega Elder