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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 April 17, 2024, Meeting Minutes
8.B. Approval of May 2024 Financial Report
8.C. Employment
8.C.1. FY 2025 Teacher Contracts: Martha Hill, April Hoy, Mackenzie Slayton, 
8.C.2. FY 2025 Teacher Contract Addendum: Cassandra Christopherson
8.C.3. FY 2025 Administrative Contract: Kerri Bartholomew
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. State & Federal Programs/Grants Report
9.A.3. Maintenance Report
9.A.4. Technology Report
9.A.5. Child Nutrition Program Report
9.A.6. Greenhouse/Agriculture Program Report
9.A.7. Preschool Program Report
9.A.8. Alaska Tides to Tongass Science & Arts Academy (ATTSAA) 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, FY 2025 Budget
10.C. 2nd Reading, BP 6010, Goals and Objectives
11. NEW BUSINESS
11.A. Capital Improvement Plan/Facility Needs Report
11.B. Approval to Purchase One or More Vehicles for the District's Fleet, Not to Exceed $16,000 (excluding shipping)
11.C. 1st Reading of BP 5138, Student Possession & Use of Portable Electronic Devices, Including Cellular Phones
12. INFORMATION ITEMS
12.A. Letters and Communications
12.B. Reports and Information
12.B.1. Calendar of Agenda Items
12.B.2. Close-up Field Trip to Washington DC, May 18-26, 2024
12.B.3. Advisory School Council Meeting Minutes
12.B.3.a. Barry Craig Stewart Kasaan
12.B.3.b. Hollis
12.B.3.c. Howard Valentine Coffman Cove
12.B.3.d. Naukati
12.B.3.e. Port Alexander
12.B.3.f. Thorne Bay
12.B.3.g. Whale Pass
13. ADVANCE PLANNING
13.A. August 2024 Regular Meeting: 3rd Wednesday is August 21, 2024
13.B. Graduation Ceremonies
13.B.1. May 16, 2024: Hollis @ 2:00 PM
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
Agenda Item Details Reload Your Meeting
Meeting: May 15, 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 April 17, 2024, Meeting Minutes
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8.B. Approval of May 2024 Financial Report
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8.C. Employment
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8.C.1. FY 2025 Teacher Contracts: Martha Hill, April Hoy, Mackenzie Slayton, 
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8.C.2. FY 2025 Teacher Contract Addendum: Cassandra Christopherson
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8.C.3. FY 2025 Administrative Contract: Kerri Bartholomew
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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. State & Federal Programs/Grants Report
Presenter:
Astrid Richard-Cook
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9.A.3. Maintenance Report
Presenter:
Scott Randall
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9.A.4. Technology Report
Presenter:
Everett Cook
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9.A.5. Child Nutrition Program Report
Presenter:
Mariia Taylor
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9.A.6. Greenhouse/Agriculture Program Report
Presenter:
Rod Morrison
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9.A.7. Preschool Program Report
Presenter:
Terry West
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9.A.8. Alaska Tides to Tongass Science & Arts Academy (ATTSAA) Program Report
Presenter:
Michaela Larsen
Description:
This past week, we finished 16 interviews of high school students selected out of the 69 applicants hoping to be part of the Alaska Tides to Tongass Science and Arts Academy in Port Alexander this fall.  Notifications have now been sent for the final round and we are receiving commitment letters back from the eight students we invited to be part of the program.  It is going to be another fantastic group this year-- with students from Wyoming, Louisiana, Michigan, Texas, and more -- and we are excited to get to know these students well and give them the opportunity to experience and learn about our unique ecosystems of the Tongass through integrated science and art, along with survival and outdoor skills and world history through Alaska's roll in it.  
 
 
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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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10.B. 3rd Reading, FY 2025 Budget
Description:

PERTINENT FACTS

The FY 2025 3rd proposed budget was reviewed in detail during 5/15/24 work session. The budget as presented is balanced.
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10.C. 2nd Reading, BP 6010, Goals and Objectives
Description:

PERTINENT FACTS
This policy identifies goals and objectives for instruction.  This update removes a reference to a withdrawn state regulation that required districts to set target dates graduation and attendance rates.  The update also adds the optional language to set the target graduation rate of 90% by a certain date.  The date was set at 2025 for the first reading of this policy.
 
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11. NEW BUSINESS
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11.A. Capital Improvement Plan/Facility Needs Report
Description:

RECOMMENDATION:
No action is requested at this time.

PERTINENT FACTS:
The draft six-year Capital Improvement Plan is provided for your review.  The final plan will be included with the CIP application in August.
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11.B. Approval to Purchase One or More Vehicles for the District's Fleet, Not to Exceed $16,000 (excluding shipping)
Description:

PERTINENT FACTS
Our current fleet of vehicles is aging.  We recently decommissioned a vehicle due to damage.  The wear and tear from continuous use has begun to compromise the reliability and safety of some of the other vehicles in our fleet.  As a result, we are requesting authority to purchase one or more vehicles to upgrade our fleet and ensure the continued safety, comfort, and efficiency of our transportation services.  
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11.C. 1st Reading of BP 5138, Student Possession & Use of Portable Electronic Devices, Including Cellular Phones
Description:

PERTINENT FACTS
The updates to this policy include changes proposed by AASB and additional changes that clarify expectations and prohibited conduct.
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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
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12.B.2. Close-up Field Trip to Washington DC, May 18-26, 2024
Description:

15 high school students from schools across the District will be participating in this opportunity.
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12.B.3. Advisory School Council Meeting Minutes
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12.B.3.a. Barry Craig Stewart Kasaan
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12.B.3.b. Hollis
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12.B.3.c. Howard Valentine Coffman Cove
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12.B.3.d. Naukati
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12.B.3.e. Port Alexander
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12.B.3.f. Thorne Bay
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12.B.3.g. Whale Pass
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13. ADVANCE PLANNING
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13.A. August 2024 Regular Meeting: 3rd Wednesday is August 21, 2024
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13.B. Graduation Ceremonies
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13.B.1. May 16, 2024: Hollis @ 2:00 PM
Description:
Shannon Silverthorn & Tony Lovell will attend; Sandy Curtis will attend if possible. 
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13.B.2. May 17, 2024: Thorne Bay @ 6:00 PM
Description:
Shannon Silverthorn & Tony Lovell will attend.  Sandy Curtis will attend if possible.
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13.B.3. May 30, 2024: Coffman Cove @ 2:00 PM
Description:
Debbie Fehr & Tony Lovell will attend.  Sandy Curtis will attend if possible.
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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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