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Meeting Agenda
1. CALL TO ORDER
2. ROLL CALL
3. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
4. DISTRICT VISION, MISSION, AND GOALS
5. APPROVAL OF AGENDA
6. WELCOME TO VISITORS
7. PUBLIC COMMENT
8. CONSENT AGENDA:  (Items listed under CONSENT AGENDA are considered to be routine by the School Board and will be approved in one motion unless a Board Member requests that an item be considered separately.)
8.A. Approval of October 25, 2023, Regular Meeting Minutes
8.B. Approval of November 2023 Financial Report
8.C. Employment
8.C.1. FY 2024 Classified Employment: Owen Jennings (Wood-fired Boiler Operator, Thorne Bay)
8.C.2. FY 2024 Classified Employment, Pending Receipt of Required Documentation: Amanda Drake (Paraprofessional, Naukati), Michaelann Opp (Paraprofessional, Thorne Bay), Summer Sanders (Paraprofessional, Thorne Bay)
9. ADMINISTRATIVE/BOARD REPORTS
9.A. Superintendent Report
9.A.1. Area Principal/Activities Report
9.A.1.a. AK-TRAILS Correspondence/Homeschool
9.A.1.b. Barry Craig Stewart Kasaan School
9.A.1.c. Hollis School
9.A.1.d. Howard Valentine Coffman Cove School
9.A.1.e. Naukati School
9.A.1.f. Port Alexander School
9.A.1.g. Whale Pass School
9.A.2. Thorne Bay Principal/Curriculum Report
9.A.3. State & Federal Programs/Grants Report
9.A.4. Maintenance Report
9.A.5. Technology Report
9.A.6. Child Nutrition Program Report
9.A.7. Greenhouse/Agriculture Program Report
9.A.8. Preschool Program Report
9.B. Business Report
9.C. Student Board Representative Report
10. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
10.A. Action on Administrative/Board Reports
10.B. 3rd Reading, Board Policy 3542, Roles and Duties of Bus Drivers
10.C. 3rd Reading, Board Policy 5116.1, Enrollment of Out-of-District Students
11. NEW BUSINESS
11.A. FY 2024 Certified Evaluation System
11.B. Purchase of a new 12- to 15-person Passenger Van, not to exceed $65,000
11.C. Elective Course Description: Childhood Education
12. INFORMATION ITEMS
12.A. Letters and Communications
12.B. Reports and Information
12.B.1. FY 2023 Audited Financial Statements
12.B.2. Administrative Regulations For Board Review
12.B.2.a. AR 3580.1, Criminal Justice Information Security
12.B.2.b. AR 3541.1, School-related Trips
12.B.3. Calendar of Agenda Items
12.B.4. Advisory School Council Meeting Minutes
12.B.4.a. Barry Craig Stewart Kasaan
12.B.4.b. Naukati
12.B.4.c. Port Alexander
12.B.4.d. Whale Pass
13. ADVANCE PLANNING
13.A. January 2024 Regular Board Meeting: 3rd Wednesday is January 17, 2024
14. PUBLIC COMMENT
15. BOARD COMMENT
16. EXECUTIVE SESSIONS
17. ADJOURNMENT
Agenda Item Details Reload Your Meeting
Meeting: November 29, 2023 at 5:30 PM - Regular Meeting
Subject:
1. CALL TO ORDER
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2. ROLL CALL
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3. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
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4. DISTRICT VISION, MISSION, AND GOALS
Description:
VISION
Students are equipped to achieve their dreams and aspirations.

MISSION
Set a foundation by cultivating experiences for students to develop goals and thrive in an ever-changing world.

FOCUS AREAS
1. Prepare students to overcome challenges and be successful.
2. Celebrate and encourage school and community achievements and involvement.
3. Support staff retention and professional growth.
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5. APPROVAL OF AGENDA
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6. WELCOME TO VISITORS
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7. PUBLIC COMMENT
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8. CONSENT AGENDA:  (Items listed under CONSENT AGENDA are considered to be routine by the School Board and will be approved in one motion unless a Board Member requests that an item be considered separately.)
Subject:
8.A. Approval of October 25, 2023, Regular Meeting Minutes
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8.B. Approval of November 2023 Financial Report
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8.C. Employment
Subject:
8.C.1. FY 2024 Classified Employment: Owen Jennings (Wood-fired Boiler Operator, Thorne Bay)
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8.C.2. FY 2024 Classified Employment, Pending Receipt of Required Documentation: Amanda Drake (Paraprofessional, Naukati), Michaelann Opp (Paraprofessional, Thorne Bay), Summer Sanders (Paraprofessional, Thorne Bay)
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9. ADMINISTRATIVE/BOARD REPORTS
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9.A. Superintendent Report
Presenter:
Rod Morrison
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9.A.1. Area Principal/Activities Report
Presenter:
Shaine Nixon
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9.A.1.a. AK-TRAILS Correspondence/Homeschool
Presenter:
Cassandra Christopherson
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9.A.1.b. Barry Craig Stewart Kasaan School
Presenter:
Mike Congdon
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9.A.1.c. Hollis School
Presenter:
Lisa Cates/Julie Vasquez
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9.A.1.d. Howard Valentine Coffman Cove School
Presenter:
Melissa Dougherty/Christi Nixon
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9.A.1.e. Naukati School
Presenter:
Laura Anania
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9.A.1.f. Port Alexander School
Presenter:
Julia Trischman
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9.A.1.g. Whale Pass School
Presenter:
Andy Cook
Description:
Whale Pass School provided a movie that will be played during the meeting.
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9.A.2. Thorne Bay Principal/Curriculum Report
Presenter:
Nate Freeman
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9.A.3. State & Federal Programs/Grants Report
Presenter:
Astrid Richard-Cook
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9.A.4. Maintenance Report
Presenter:
Branzon Anania
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9.A.5. Technology Report
Presenter:
Everett Cook
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9.A.6. Child Nutrition Program Report
Presenter:
Mariia Taylor
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9.A.7. Greenhouse/Agriculture Program Report
Presenter:
Maddy Jennings
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9.A.8. Preschool Program Report
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9.B. Business Report
Presenter:
Lucienne Smith
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9.C. Student Board Representative Report
Description:
Student Representative Tia Christopherson provided a slideshow that will be shown during the meeting.
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10. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
Subject:
10.A. Action on Administrative/Board Reports
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10.B. 3rd Reading, Board Policy 3542, Roles and Duties of Bus Drivers
Description:

PERTINENT FACTS
The revision to this policy includes updates recommended by the Association of Alaska School Boards (AASB).  In the revision, AASB provides two options regarding cell phone and portable electronic device usage.  Option 1 has been selected for this reading.  Additional feedback requested that this policy be updated to apply to all drivers transporting students.
 
 
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10.C. 3rd Reading, Board Policy 5116.1, Enrollment of Out-of-District Students
Description:

PERTINENT FACTS
The current policy only allows one exception for enrollment of out-of-district students after September 15th.  The proposed updates would expand the exception to allow out-of-district students to enroll after September 15th with written Superintendent approval.
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11. NEW BUSINESS
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11.A. FY 2024 Certified Evaluation System
Description:

PERTINENT FACTS
The evaluation instrument is the same instrument that has been used for a number of years.  The two appendices are new.  The first appendix includes performance level descriptions that were developed last year by the administrative team.  These descriptions will help teachers know how they are being evaluated on each standard and help ensure interrater reliability among administrators. The second appendix includes student surveys and an evaluation form for parents, community members, and staff that can be used to provide input for evaluations.
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11.B. Purchase of a new 12- to 15-person Passenger Van, not to exceed $65,000
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11.C. Elective Course Description: Childhood Education
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12. INFORMATION ITEMS
Subject:
12.A. Letters and Communications
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12.B. Reports and Information
Subject:
12.B.1. FY 2023 Audited Financial Statements
Attachments:
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12.B.2. Administrative Regulations For Board Review
Subject:
12.B.2.a. AR 3580.1, Criminal Justice Information Security
Attachments:
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12.B.2.b. AR 3541.1, School-related Trips
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12.B.3. Calendar of Agenda Items
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12.B.4. Advisory School Council Meeting Minutes
Subject:
12.B.4.a. Barry Craig Stewart Kasaan
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12.B.4.b. Naukati
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12.B.4.c. Port Alexander
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12.B.4.d. Whale Pass
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13. ADVANCE PLANNING
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13.A. January 2024 Regular Board Meeting: 3rd Wednesday is January 17, 2024
Subject:
14. PUBLIC COMMENT
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15. BOARD COMMENT
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16. EXECUTIVE SESSIONS
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17. ADJOURNMENT

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