September 15, 2025 at 6:30 PM - Board of Education Regular Meeting
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1. KIBSD Board of Education
Description:
Board of Education President, Kerry Irons USCG Advisory Representative, CWO Graham Edwards Superintendent, Dr. Cyndy A. Mika |
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2. Preliminaries
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2.A. Call to Order
Speaker(s):
Board President
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2.B. Legal Statements
Speaker(s):
Board President
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It is the policy of the Kodiak Island Borough School District to comply with all applicable state and federal laws prohibiting discrimination based on race, color, national origin, gender, disability, age, religion, marital status, changes in marital status, pregnancy, parenthood, veteran's status, veteran's disability, or political affiliation. |
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2.C. Public Notification of Recording
Speaker(s):
Board President
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This event is live-streamed. As per Board Bylaw 9324, Board Minutes, a temporary recording of this meeting may be made for the purpose of creating minutes and the camera is placed in plain view.
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2.D. Location of Board Meeting Agendas and Documents
Speaker(s):
Board President
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Board of Education meeting agendas and supporting materials are published on the internet through BoardBook. The link may be found on the District website, www.kibsd.org under the Board of Education tab.
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3. Opening Items
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3.A. Pledge of Allegiance
Speaker(s):
Board President
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3.B. Alutiiq Land Acknowledgment
Speaker(s):
Board President
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We are gathered today on the traditional homeland of the Alutiiq/Sugpiaq people. The heritage and culture of the Alutiiq people continue to enrich our communities and our schools.
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3.C. Roll Call
Speaker(s):
Board President
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3.D. Approval of the Agenda
Speaker(s):
Board President
Description:
The Board of Education Regular Meeting Agenda is presented for approval.
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4. Student Representative Report
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4.A. Student Representative Report
Description:
Student Representative Tessa Davis will provide updates on student activities, achievements, and perspectives to inform the Board.
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5. School Reports
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6. Community Comments
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6.A. Community Comments
Speaker(s):
Board President
Description:
Local call-in number: 907-486-7599 By Board Bylaw, a person wishing to be heard by the Board should first be recognized by the president. They shall then identify themselves and proceed to comment as briefly as the subject permits. Community comments shall be limited to three minutes per person. Local call-in number: 907-486-7599 |
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7. Program Presentations
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7.A. Class Size Report
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7.B. Professional Learning Report
Description:
The Department of Learning will present a summary of the fall in-service events and an overview of the professional learning calendar for the 2025-2026 school year.
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8. Consent Agenda
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8.A. Approval of the Consent Agenda
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8.B. Board of Education Minutes
Description:
The Secretary to the Board of Education has prepared draft minutes for approval.
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8.C. Advisory School Board Minutes
Description:
The District has received Advisory School Board Minutes from Advisory School Board(s).
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8.D. Facilities Joint Use Agreements
Description:
Annual renewal of the KIBSD Facility Joint Use Agreements.
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8.E. Grant Summary Report
Description:
BP 3460 The Superintendent or designee shall keep the School Board informed about the District's financial condition.
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8.F. Approval of Health Teachers and Presenters
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Kodiak Island Borough School District Policy 6142.1 in part states, "Classes or programs in sex education, human production education, or human sexuality education may only be instructed by a certificated teacher employed by or contracted with the district, or by an individual approved by the School Board who is supervised by a certificated teacher of the district. Before curriculum, literature, or materials related to sex education, human reproduction education, or human sexuality education may be used in a class or distributed in school, the materials shall be approved by the School Board and made available for parents to review." Administration is bringing forward the following list of potential health presenters for review:
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8.G. Approval of Surplus Sale Items
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District Administration is requesting Board approval to sell four (4) fire safe filing cabinets from the asset list. See attached memo for further details.
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9. Action Items
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9.A. Board Policy Update - BP 0420 School-Based Management/Site Councils, BP 4000 Concepts and Roles, BP 4020 Drugs and Alcohol-Free Workplace, BP 4111 Recruitment and Selection, BP 4111.2 Legal Status Requirement, BP 4112.4 Health Examinations, BP 4112.10 Employment of Retired Teachers, BP 4112.61 Employment References, and BP 4115 Evaluation/Supervision (Second Reading and Public Hearing)
Description:
Superintendent Mika is requesting the adoption of updates to the following policies:
The Policy Committee has reviewed the updates and their suggested changes are noted on each draft policy.
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9.B. Board Policy Update - BP 4118 Suspension/Disciplinary Action, BP 4119.41 Employees with Infectious Disease, BP 4131 Staff Development, BP 4132 Publication or Creation of Materials, BP 4218 Dismissal/Suspension/Disciplinary Action, and BP 4313.1 Load/Scheduling/Hours of Employment (First Reading)
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Superintendent Mika is requesting the adoption of updates to the following policies:
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9.C. Pupil Transportation Budget and Public Hearing
Description:
The FY26 expected Revenue is $2,143,422.20, which includes the use of $402,709.43 of Pupil Transportation Fund Balance and $54,085.77 of General Fund Fund Balance. The FY26 Expenses are $2,143,422.20. The current unaudited FY26 Pupil Transportation Fund Balance is $402,709.43. |
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9.D. Child Nutrition Budget and Public Hearing
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BP 3100 states The District shall be prepared annually from the best possible estimates of revenues and expenditures. The Superintendent or designee shall determine the manner in which the budget shall be prepared and shall schedule the budget adoption process in accordance with legal time requirements. A public hearing shall be held prior to the adoption of the budget or a revised budget. In order to receive public input early in the budget preparation process, members of the community and staff shall review the proposed budget at regular intervals during its preparations and shall report its findings and recommendations to the Board.
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9.E. Monthly Financials
Description:
BP 3460 The Superintendent or designee shall keep the School Board
informed about the District's financial condition. The Board shall review the District's financial condition monthly, through the monthly Report of Revenues and Expenditures, to determine whether the district will be able to meet its financial obligations for the remainder of the fiscal year.
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10. Community Comments
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10.A. Community Comments
Description:
Local call-in number: 907-486-7599 By Board Bylaw, a person wishing to be heard by the Board should first be recognized by the president. They shall then identify themselves and proceed to comment as briefly as the subject permits. Community comments shall be limited to three minutes per person. Local call-in number: 907-486-7599 |
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11. Reports
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11.A. Superintendent's Report
Speaker(s):
Superintendent
Description:
The Superintendent will provide an update on district operations, recent events, and upcoming activities. This report highlights key developments, celebrates successes, and shares important dates relevant to the work of the district.
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11.B. Board Committee Reports
Description:
Board members will provide updates from standing and ad hoc committees. These reports include recent discussions, actions, and recommendations to keep the full Board informed on committee work and progress.
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12. Board Comments
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12.A. Board Comments
Speaker(s):
Board President
Description:
Board members may share remarks, updates, or reflections related to district operations, community engagement, or other matters of interest.
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13. Adjournment
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13.A. Adjournment
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14. Informational Items
Speaker(s):
Board President
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