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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 February 21, 2024 Meeting Minutes
8.B. Approval of March 2024 Financial Report
8.C. Employment
8.C.1. FY 2024 Classified Employment: Scott Randall (Maintenance Director)
8.C.2. FY 2024 Extracurricular Contracts: Laura Anania (Esports Co-coach, Naukati), Sharlet Collins (Esports Co-coach, Naukati), Owen Jennings (Esports Coach, Thorne Bay)
8.C.3. FY 2025 Administrator Contract: Robbin Perkins (Student Services Coordinator)
8.C.4. FY 2025 Teacher Contracts: Lisa Cates, Sharlet Collins, Sonya Cook, Melissa Dougherty
9. ADMINISTRATIVE/BOARD REPORTS
9.A. Superintendent Report
9.A.1. SISD 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. Thorne Bay School
9.A.1.h. Whale Pass School
9.A.2. Career & Technical Education (CTE) 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
11. NEW BUSINESS
11.A. 1st Reading, FY 2025 Budget
11.B. 1st Reading: 2024-2025 Calendar for All Schools
11.C. 1st Reading: Board Policies and Administrative Regulations
11.C.1. BP 3270, Sale and Disposal of Books, Equipment, and Supplies (Personal Property)
11.C.2. BP 3311, Bids
11.C.3. BP 3312, Contracts
11.C.4. BP 5124.1, Family Engagement
11.C.5. AR 5124.1, Family Engagement
11.C.6. BP 5131.9, Academic Honesty
11.C.7. BP 5141.43, Uniform Investigation
11.C.8. AR 5141.43, Uniform Investigation
11.C.9. BP 6112, School Day
11.C.10. BP 6147, Alaska Reads Act Intervention Programs
11.C.11. BP 6148, Early Intervention Programs
11.C.12. BB 9200, Board Members
11.D. Approval of the Swing Set Quote from AAA State of Play for $16,496.40
11.E. One-year Contract with GCI for Internet Services to Port Alexander (Removed)
11.F. Approval of Archery Team Travel to Sandy, Utah for the NASP 2024 US Western National Tournament (April 24 - May 1, 2024)
12. INFORMATION ITEMS
12.A. Letters and Communications
12.B. Reports and Information
12.B.1. Calendar of Agenda Items
12.B.2. Advisory School Council Meeting Minutes
12.B.2.a. Barry Craig Stewart Kasaan
12.B.2.b. Hollis
12.B.2.c. Howard Valentine Coffman Cove
12.B.2.d. Port Alexander
12.B.2.e. Whale Pass
13. ADVANCE PLANNING
13.A. April 2024 Regular Board Meeting: 3rd Wednesday is April 17, 2024
13.B. Graduation Ceremonies
13.B.1. May 16, 2024: Hollis
13.B.2. May 17, 2024: Thorne Bay @ 6:00 PM
13.B.3. May 30, 2024: Coffman Cove @ 2:00 PM
14. PUBLIC COMMENT
15. BOARD COMMENT
16. EXECUTIVE SESSIONS
17. ADJOURNMENT
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Meeting: March 13, 2024 at 5:30 PM - Regular Meeting
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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 February 21, 2024 Meeting Minutes
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8.B. Approval of March 2024 Financial Report
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8.C. Employment
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8.C.1. FY 2024 Classified Employment: Scott Randall (Maintenance Director)
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8.C.2. FY 2024 Extracurricular Contracts: Laura Anania (Esports Co-coach, Naukati), Sharlet Collins (Esports Co-coach, Naukati), Owen Jennings (Esports Coach, Thorne Bay)
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8.C.3. FY 2025 Administrator Contract: Robbin Perkins (Student Services Coordinator)
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8.C.4. FY 2025 Teacher Contracts: Lisa Cates, Sharlet Collins, Sonya Cook, Melissa Dougherty
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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. SISD 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. Thorne Bay School
Presenter:
Shaine Nixon
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9.A.1.h. Whale Pass School
Presenter:
Andy Cook
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9.A.2. Career & Technical Education (CTE) Report
Presenter:
Andy
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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:
Scott Randall
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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
Presenter:
Terry West
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9.B. Business Report
Presenter:
Lucienne Smith
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9.C. Student Board Representative Report
Presenter:
Tia Christopherson
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10. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
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10.A. Action on Administrative/Board Reports
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11. NEW BUSINESS
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11.A. 1st Reading, FY 2025 Budget
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11.B. 1st Reading: 2024-2025 Calendar for All Schools
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11.C. 1st Reading: Board Policies and Administrative Regulations
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11.C.1. BP 3270, Sale and Disposal of Books, Equipment, and Supplies (Personal Property)
Description:

Information from AASB
This update provides that surplus equipment purchased with a federal fund in the amount of $5,000 or greater must be disposed of in accordance with federal Uniform Administrative Requirements.
 
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11.C.2. BP 3311, Bids
Description:

Information from AASB
This update includes a list of items that are exempt from normal purchasing procedures. Items on this list may be removed (and be subject to normal purchasing procedures) at the Board’s discretion.
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11.C.3. BP 3312, Contracts
Description:

Information from AASB
This update includes a provision that states an agreement or a contract may not be enforced by a district unless it was validly entered into under District policy. It also requires that the Superintendent or designee sign all contract entered into by the District.
 
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11.C.4. BP 5124.1, Family Engagement
Description:

Information from AASB
This new board policy and administrative regulation address family engagement and efforts districts should take to coordinate with parents. The policy and regulation are broad based and may be edited based on specific district need.
 
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11.C.5. AR 5124.1, Family Engagement
Description:

Information from AASB
This new board policy and administrative regulation address family engagement and efforts districts should take to coordinate with parents. The policy and regulation are broad based and may be edited based on specific district need.
 
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11.C.6. BP 5131.9, Academic Honesty
Description:

Information from AASB
This update is a substantial revision to the model academic honesty policy, incorporating modern best practices and addressing the use of artificial intelligence programs.
 
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11.C.7. BP 5141.43, Uniform Investigation
Description:

Information from AASB
This policy establishes a model investigative policy for professional boundaries violations. It does not supersede current investigatory procedures, but provides best practices when conducting investigations under various existing policies.  
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11.C.8. AR 5141.43, Uniform Investigation
Description:

Information from AASB
The new AR further develops best practices for conducting investigations set forth in the model investigations policy.
 
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11.C.9. BP 6112, School Day
Description:

Information from AASB
This update includes a new provision that requires a kindergarten day in session to include at least two hours of instruction.
 
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11.C.10. BP 6147, Alaska Reads Act Intervention Programs
Description:

Information from AASB
This new policy implements the reading intervention plans required by the new Alaska Reads Act. It addresses what must be included in the intervention program, individual reading plans, notification requirements, and progression goals.
 
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11.C.11. BP 6148, Early Intervention Programs
Description:

Information from AASB
This new policy implements the early education grant program under the Alaska Reads Act. It sets forth the compliance requirements for a district that opts for an early education grant under the Alaska Reads Act.
 
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11.C.12. BB 9200, Board Members
Description:

Information from AASB
This bylaw adds further clarity to how complaints brought to the board should be addressed, and requires board approval for legal opinions.
 
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11.D. Approval of the Swing Set Quote from AAA State of Play for $16,496.40
Description:

PERTINENT FACTS

The District's Early Learning Program is requesting swing sets for all schools that need them: Coffman Cove, Hollis, Kasaan, Thorne Bay, and Whale Pass.  This outdoor playground equipment promotes health and will help young students to get out and play. 

We received three quotes for the swing set purchase.  The quote that is up for approval is the lowest of the three quotes we received.  The Preschool Grant will fund the purchase.

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11.E. One-year Contract with GCI for Internet Services to Port Alexander (Removed)
Presenter:
Lucienne Smith
Description:

At this time, the Administration is NOT requesting to enter a contract with GCI for internet services and, as a result, has removed this item from the agenda. 

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11.F. Approval of Archery Team Travel to Sandy, Utah for the NASP 2024 US Western National Tournament (April 24 - May 1, 2024)
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12. INFORMATION ITEMS
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12.A. Letters and Communications
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12.B. Reports and Information
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12.B.1. Calendar of Agenda Items
Attachments:
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12.B.2. Advisory School Council Meeting Minutes
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12.B.2.a. Barry Craig Stewart Kasaan
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12.B.2.b. Hollis
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12.B.2.c. Howard Valentine Coffman Cove
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12.B.2.d. Port Alexander
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12.B.2.e. Whale Pass
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13. ADVANCE PLANNING
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13.A. April 2024 Regular Board Meeting: 3rd Wednesday is April 17, 2024
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13.B. Graduation Ceremonies
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13.B.1. May 16, 2024: Hollis
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13.B.2. May 17, 2024: Thorne Bay @ 6:00 PM
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13.B.3. May 30, 2024: Coffman Cove @ 2:00 PM
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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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