Principal/Dean of Students Nixon will share a video presentation during the meeting.

A video presentation will be shared during the meeting.

March 2025 Maintenance Board Report
 
Accomplishments for department 

• ALL outside lights on TB Campus are working, and properly controlled by Dusk to Dawn sensors as of 3-17-25
• The Genie Lift and Truck purchases are beginning their journey to SISD starting 3-19-25
• Door Replacement project is moving forward smoothly
• Getting more fans and systems repaired to make the air environment cleaner for our staff and students to work in.
• GARNs are working well for the schools (still working to get Hollis & CC greenhouse boiler and Naukati leaks resolved - this will be a summer project)
• Kasaan GARN is repaired and operating again
• Kasaan Teacher Housing: Mike has been diligently working to make MUCH needed repairs - THANK YOU
• Whale Pass gravity fed water system rebuild parts should arrive in Craig 3-19-25            

 
Challenges for department

• Boilers are still not resolved 
  • CC is down 2 diesel boilers
  • TB is down 2 diesel boilers
• BB waste oil furnace has failed
• Vehicle user care is a continuing concern
  • Please use with great care, we have no spares
• Roof leaks at multiple buildings 
• Kitchen Commercial Fridges and Freezers: failures and difficult to get affordable repair technicians to the island to diagnose and make repairs

Recommendation
It is the Administration's recommendation that the School Board approve BP 1321, Solicitation of Funds from and by Students, BP 1322, Public Performances by Students, BP 1325, Advertising and Promotion, and BP 1325.1, Commercials.

Pertinent Facts
Following the direction of BP 0500, Review and Evaluation, the School Board reviews policies throughout the year.  Board Policies 1321, 1322, 1325, and 1325.1 are presented for second reading.
 

Pertinent Facts
This policy includes rewording in the final paragraph to match AASB's Model Policy.

Pertinent Facts
This policy includes a minor grammatical change.

Pertinent Facts
This policy includes one minor change to align with AASB's Model Policy.

Pertinent Facts
No changes are proposed to this policy.

PERTINENT FACTS
Contracted Business Manager Lucienne Smith presented the first proposed budget for FY 2026 to the Board during the work session held prior to tonight’s meeting. As outlined in the FY 2026 Budget Process and Timeline (included in the February 2025 Business Report), the budget will go through at least two readings before a final proposed budget is presented to the Board for consideration and approval.
 

RECOMMENDATION
It is the administration's recommendation that the Board approve Calendar B as the 2025-2026 calendar for all schools.

PERTINENT FACTS

The majority of ASC's voted for Calendar B; the weighted totals also showed a majority of votes for Calendar B:
 

The three calendar options were developed by a calendar committee and distributed to all school advisory school councils (ASC's) for voting.  The calendar selection process given to ASC's included:

1. Share Options: Distribute the three calendar options and comments to your ASC members for review.
2. Narrow Down: Within your school’s ASC, discuss and narrow the options down to two.
3. Final Vote: Once you have two options, vote on one final calendar.
4. Submit Vote: Submit your school's final vote to Chris Page Haufe by Tuesday, March 25th. 
5. Acknowledgment: A big thank you to the calendar committee for their dedication to prioritizing SISD students and families.

All calendar options include:

• 4-day school week for students
• Thanksgiving Break: 1 week
• Winter Break: 2 weeks
• Spring Break: 1 week
• The Friday preceding a vacation or holiday weekend is a non-workday for teachers
• SISD spring break aligns with other POW Island districts
  • supports elementary and middle school sports schedules

Option A also includes:

• 1st day of school: August 18
• Last day of school: May 28

Option B also includes:

• 1st day of school: August 26
• Last day of school: June 4

Option C also includes:

• 1st day of school: September 2
• Last day of school: June 11

Pertinent Facts
The Archery Team has qualified to compete in the National Archery in the Schools Program (NASP) Western Nationals Tournament, to be held in Sandy, Utah.

This request follows an outstanding performance at the recent state tournament, where SISD placed a total of 10 archers in the top 5 across all divisions. The High School Team earned 1st place in both Bullseye and 3D, while the Middle School Team placed 2nd in both Bullseye and 3D. The Elementary Team took 1st place in 3D, although there were not enough archers in grades 4 and 5 to form a Bullseye team.

Participation in the Western Nationals offers a valuable opportunity for students to compete at a high level, represent SISD, and continue building skills and confidence through the archery program.  Here is a link to the NASP webpage with additional information about the Western Nationals Tournament: https://www.naspschools.org/event/us-western-national-tournament/ 

Thank you for your continued support of the SISD Archery Program.
 

Recommendation
It is the Administration's recommendation that the School Board move BP 1330, Use of School Facilities, BP 1331, Memorial Policy, BP 1340, Access to School Records, BP 1400, Relations Between Other Governmental Agencies and the Schools, BP 1410, Interagency Cooperation for Student and Staff Safety, and BP 1700, Relations Between Private Industry and the Schools to a second reading.

Pertinent Facts
Following the direction of BP 0500, Review and Evaluation, the School Board reviews policies throughout the year.  Board Policies 1330, 1331, 1340, 1400, 1410, and 1700 are presented for first reading.
 

Pertinent Facts
Minor changes to this policy include updates to a legal reference in the notes and references.

PERTINENT FACTS:
No changes are proposed for this policy.
 

PERTINENT FACTS:
No changes are proposed to this policy.

PERTINENT FACTS:

BP 1410 would be a new policy for SISD and affirms the district’s commitment to working with law enforcement and youth service agencies to ensure school safety. State law permits the sharing of information about students involved in serious crimes to protect others on campus.

Key points include:

• Agencies must share safety-related information with the district as soon as practicable.

• Procedures must be in place to notify staff of dangerous students while maintaining confidentiality.

• Staff are required by law to report any crimes they observe students committing to law enforcement and the Superintendent.

• The district supports law enforcement participation in educational programs that promote safety and good citizenship.

• Law enforcement may access school facilities to investigate crimes or assist with safety efforts.

This policy supports timely communication and coordinated efforts to maintain a safe school environment.

PERTINENT FACTS:
No changes are proposed to this policy.

PERTINENT FACTS:
This optional policy is new to SISD and was developed by AASB in 2016.

This policy provides guidance for establishing gifted education programs in accordance with 4 AAC 52.800. It ensures that districts meet the required components for gifted programming, including:

1. Student identification

2. Eligibility criteria

3. Development of student learning plans with teacher, parent, and student involvement

4. A review process for parents to challenge decisions regarding services or plans

The policy supports equitable access to services for all gifted students, including those traditionally underrepresented. It also requires regular evaluation of program effectiveness and ensures appropriate services for students in charter and correspondence schools.
 

RECOMMENDATION:
It is the administration's recommendation that the Board approve and authorize the Superintendent to enter into Contract #DCRS-26-46-001 with SERRC for the provision of School Psychology, Speech-Language Therapy, Physical Therapy, and Occupational Therapy services in the amount of $43,643.51.

PERTINENT FACTS:

The proposed contract with SERRC (Southeast Regional Resource Center) provides essential specialized student support services, including School Psychology, Speech-Language Therapy, Physical Therapy, and Occupational Therapy. These services are critical for meeting the needs of students with disabilities in compliance with state and federal education requirements.

This year, all school districts on Prince of Wales Island are participating in a collaborative service model with SERRC. By coordinating schedules and sharing service visits, districts benefit from reduced rates for these professional services. The shared-cost approach lowers the individual financial burden for each district while maintaining access to high-quality support personnel.

The total amount of the contract is $43,643.51, reflecting the district’s share of the coordinated service delivery model.

RECOMMENDATION:
It is the adminstration's recommendation that the Board approve the purchase and deployment of an in-house artificial intelligence (AI) server, as proposed by the Technology Director, at a cost not to exceed $19,000, to support secure and scalable district-wide AI operations.

PERTINENT FACTS:

The Technology Department is proposing the development of an in-house AI server to support the Southeast Island School District’s growing need for secure, efficient, and scalable artificial intelligence infrastructure. This initiative is designed to reduce long-term costs, increase data privacy, and support district-wide operations with AI-driven automation.

Unlike third-party or cloud-based AI services that require ongoing subscription fees and involve sharing sensitive data with external vendors, this solution ensures the district retains full control over its information while tailoring AI capabilities to its specific workflows.

Our current AI subscription would allow 40 users (teachers, administrators, and assistants) at an annual cost of approximately $10,000.  The proposed internal system would support all staff—up to 80 users—with no cap on future expansion and no recurring subscription fees.

PERTINENT FACTS:
This informational item presents an Interagency Transition Agreement between the school district and Community Connections Early Learning Program. The purpose of this agreement is to support a coordinated and effective transition process for children with special needs moving from Early Intervention/Infant Learning Program services to district-provided preschool services at age three.