December 12, 2024 at 9:00 AM - 245th Regular Session
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1. Call To Order
Discussion:
Madam Chair Willow Olson called the meeting to order at 9:00am.
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2. Roll Call & Establishment of Quorum
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Roll call taken. Present: Willow Olson, Annie Weyiouanna, Silas Paniptchuk, Irene Navarro, Edward Jackson, Jane Kava, Stanley Tocktoo, Richard Elachik Sr., and Patrick Reynolds. Excused: Aaron Iworrgian and Milton Cheemuk.
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3. Introductions
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3.A. District School Board Members
Discussion:
Board members introduced themselves and stated the communities represented.
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3.B. Superintendent & District Staff
Discussion:
Supertinedent Tammy Dodd introduced herself and staff present: Kathy Commack, Mark Vink, Tera Cunningham, Jennifer Eller, Gary Eckenweiler, and Alex Roberts.
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4. Land Acknowledgement
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BSSD acknowledges that we are meeting on the traditional lands of the Dena'ina People of the Upper Cook Inlet.
BSSD honors the Indigenous people of the traditional lands where our 15 schools are located. The Bering Strait is the homeland of the Inupiaq, Yup’ik, and Siberian Yupik people.
Discussion:
Willow Olson stated the land acknowledgement and district mission statement and vision statement.
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5. Oath of Office of Newly Elected & Appointed Members
Discussion:
Richard Elachik Sr and Patrick Reynolds were sworn in and read the oath aloud.
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5.A. Election of Officers
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No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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5.B. Appointment of Standing Committees
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6. Adoption of Minutes of 244th & Special Dec 4 Meetings
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7. Adoption of Agenda
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8. Public Comment (Action Input Only)
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None
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9. Executive Session - Personnel
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10. Action Item
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10.A. Impact Aid Action
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10.B. Indian Ed Policy & Procedures Action
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10.C. Budget Revision Action Items
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10.C.1. Fuel
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10.C.2. One Time Fund
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10.C.3. Foundation Revenue
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10.C.4. Purchased Services
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10.D. Personnel Action
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10.E. Committees Action
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10.F. Residential School Coalition Stipend Advocacy Action
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11. Discussion Items
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11.A. APEI Report
Discussion:
Carleen Mitchell from APEI presented about protecting minors, families. staff/educator ethics, and professional boundaries with potential AEC training.
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11.B. BSSD Coaching Model Report
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Discussion:
Alex Roberst presented his powerpoint on Coaching Model.
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11.C. Curriculum & Instruction Report
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Discussion:
Alex Roberts presented Curriculum & Instruction report.
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11.D. Facilities & Maintenance Report
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Discussion:
Gary Eckenweiler presented both Facilities & Maintenance Reports. He shared that teacher housing in SHH, GLV, and WBB are still planned. Safety Manager has reached 5-6 sites around the district.
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11.E. Superintendent Report
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Tammy Dodd presented the Superintendent Report. She shared about recent MTSS training with Solutions Team. Ak Reads Act, Interventions, and PowerSchool Unified Insight Dashboard.
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11.F. Items Introduced by Board Members and Reports of Meetings Attended
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11.G. AEC Minutes
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Discussion:
Willow Olson encourages AEC minutes to be read by board members.
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12. Items for Next Agenda
Discussion:
Willow Olson requested an update on Bilingual & Biculture Instructors.
Patrick Reynolds inquired about Savoonga attendance issues. Silas Paniptchuk requested an update on site attendance. |
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13. Public Comment
Discussion:
Frank Myoumick of Saint Michael gave public comment encouraging support for Ruralcap Americore membership/partnership. Includes after school activities such as Ak Native Languages, wood shop, welding, teacher appreciation, and encouraging youth to keep cultural traditions alive.
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14. Time and Place of the Next Meeting
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Next regular meeting is scheduled for January 16 in Elim School.
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15. Adjournment
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