October 19, 2026 at 6:30 PM - Board of Education Regular Meeting
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1. KIBSD Board of Education
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Board of Education President, Kerry Irons USCG Advisory Representative, CWO Graham Edwards Acting Superintendent, Damon Hargraves |
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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
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.
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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. Oath of Office
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The Kodiak Island Borough Municipal Election was held on October 6, 2026. The election results were ratified and certified at the October 15, 2026, Assembly regular meeting. The presiding officer should administer the Oath of Office to re-elected Board members Duncan Fields and Kerry Irons. |
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3.d. Roll Call
Speaker(s):
Board President
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3.e. Reorganization of the Board
Description:
As per Board Bylaw 9120, Officers, the Board elects a president, vice president, clerk, and treasurer within 7 days after the certification of election results. The Borough Assembly passed a resolution ratifying and certifying the municipal election on October 15, 2026. Election of officers will proceed in the following order: President, Vice President, Clerk, and Treasurer. At the conclusion of the School Board reorganization, the newly elected Board President will preside over the remainder of the meeting. |
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3.f. 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. Consent Agenda
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4.a. Approval of the Consent Agenda
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4.b. Board of Education Minutes
Description:
The Board of Education Clerk has prepared draft minutes for approval.
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4.c. Joint Use Agreements
Description:
Annual renewal of the KIBSD Facility Joint Use Agreements.
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4.d. Grant Summary Report
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5. Student Representative Report
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5.a. Student Representative Report
Description:
Student Representative Grace Acker will provide updates on student activities, achievements, and perspectives to inform the Board.
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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. New Business
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7.a. Superintendent Contract
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7.b. Oath of Allegiance
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Superintendent swears to (or affirms) the oath of allegiance as set forth in AS 39.05.045. "I do solemnly swear (or affirm) that I will support and defend the Constitution of the United States and the Constitution of the State of Alaska, and that I will faithfully discharge my duties as the superintendent of schools for the Kodiak Island Borough School District to the best of my ability." |
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7.c. Advisory School Board Election Certification
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7.d. Approval of District Employees on Advisory School Boards
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Board Policy 8110 states that Advisory School Board Members may not be employed by the District without approval by the School Board. In the recent Advisory School Board elections, three school district employees were elected or reelected to their respective Advisory School Boards: Mary Jane Kutyna to the Chiniak Advisory School Board, Phyllis Clough to the Old Harbor Advisory School Board, and Cassie Brester to the Port Lions Advisory School Board.
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7.e. Monthly Financial Report
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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8. Program Presentations
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8.a. Old Harbor Annual Report
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8.b. Main Elementary Annual Report
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8.c. Maintenance and Custodial Services Report
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8.d. Professional Learning Report
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9. Reports
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9.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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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. Board Comments
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11.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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12. Adjournment
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12.a. Adjournment
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13. Informational Items
Speaker(s):
Board President
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13.a. Monthly Staffing Report
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13.b. Schools monthly written reports
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