September 21, 2026 at 6:30 PM - Board of Education Regular Meeting

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Board of Education

President, Kerry Irons
Vice President, Jim Pryor
Clerk, Jesse Mickelson
Treasurer, Dr. Mike Litzow
Member, Duncan Fields

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USCG Advisory Representative, CWO Graham Edwards
Student Advisory Representative, Grace Acker

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Superintendent, Dr. Daniel Brigman
Assistant Superintendent, Damon Hargraves
School Board Secretary, Wes Hanna

The meeting is open to the public.  The public is invited to attend in person or virtually.

The meeting will be broadcast live on the district website at https://www.kibsd.org/board-of-education/

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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.

Description:  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.

Description:  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.

Description:  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.

Description:  The Board of Education Regular Meeting Agenda is presented for approval.  

Description:  The Board of Education Clerk has prepared draft minutes for approval.

Description:  The District has received Advisory School Board Minutes from Chiniak School:

Description:  Annual renewal of the KIBSD Facility Joint Use Agreements.

Description:  Student Representative Grace Acker will provide updates on student activities, achievements, and perspectives to inform the Board.

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Local call-in number: 907-486-7599

As per Board Bylaw 9323, Meeting Conduct, members of the public wishing to address the School Board regarding matters they are concerned about may do so at this time. While this is an opportunity to address the School Board regarding items that are not on the agenda, this is not an opportunity to present complaints regarding any District staff, both by name or indirect identification. Complaints against personnel are prohibited and should be addressed through the appropriate complaints process.

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

Description:  Superintendent Brigman is requesting the adoption of updates to the following policies:
 

• BB 9322  -  Agenda/Meeting Materials

The Policy Committee has reviewed the updates and their suggested changes are noted on each draft policy.
 

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The FY27 expected Revenue is $2,369,447.30, which includes the use of $17,307.45 of Pupil Transportation Fund Balance and $796,597.85 of General Fund Fund Balance. The FY27 Expenses are $2,369,447.30.

The budget includes the following:

10 General Education routes
5 Special Education routes
1 Chiniak route
1 Port Lions route
1 Old Harbor route
2 Pre-K routes (Sped Rate)

Description:  Expenditures over $50,000 include requisitions to First Student, Inc., Food Services of America, and Fisher & Philips, LLP.

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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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:

• Ellamy Tiller, Kodiak Women’s Resource & Crisis Center
• Sierra Gregg, Standing Together Against Rape (STAR)
• Hannah Ragen Fleischer, Standing Together Against Rape (STAR)
• Marie Green, KANA Child Advocacy Center Director
• Danielle Butts, KANA CAC Family Advocate
• Mya Contreras, KANA Child & Family Services Mgr.
• Jodi Coe, KANA Lead Intensive Case Manager
• Kim Recustodio, KANA Family Support Specialist
• Amy Butts, RN, State of Alaska Public Health

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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Local call-in number: 907-486-7599

As per Board Bylaw 9323, Meeting Conduct, members of the public wishing to address the School Board regarding matters they are concerned about may do so at this time. While this is an opportunity to address the School Board regarding items that are not on the agenda, this is not an opportunity to present complaints regarding any District staff, both by name or indirect identification. Complaints against personnel are prohibited and should be addressed through the appropriate complaints process.

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

Description:  Board members may share remarks, updates, or reflections related to district operations, community engagement, or other matters of interest.