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.
 

A slideshow from the trip to the Native Youth Olympics competition in Juneau will be shared during the meeting

A slideshow from the K-2 classroom will be shared during the meeting.

Additionally, the winning entry by Macall Kuda for the Alaska K-3 Division of the Art of Conservation 2025 Fish Art Contest is attached!

We have been quite busy this month. 

• Replaced the water line in WP from top of the hill to the holding tank
• Picked up new truck and scissor lift from lower 48
• We have been hauling donated logs for firewood fundraisers 
• Repaired burst water lines at Naukati
• Preparing for TB Gym lighting, curtain, and Main B-Ball hoop cable repairs this week

Scott Randall
Maintenance Department

Recommendation
It is the administration's recommendation that the Board move the FY 2026 budget to a third reading.

Pertinent Facts
The FY 2026 2nd proposed budget was reviewed in detail during 4/16/2025 work session. The budget as presented is not balanced as expenditures exceed revenues by $15,401.

 

Recommendation
It is the Administration's recommendation that the School Board approve BP 1330, Use of School Facilities, 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.

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 second 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.

RECOMMENDATION:
It is the administration's recommondation that the Board approve BP 6173, Education of Gifted and Talented Students.

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 School Board move BP 2000, Concepts and Roles, BP 2100, Administrative Staff Organization, BP 2110, Organization Chart/Lines of Responsibility, BP 2120, Superintendent of Schools, BP 2121, Superintendent's Contract, BP 2122, Superintendent of Schools: Job Description, and BP 2123, Evaluation of Superintendent 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 2000, 2100, 2110, 2120, 2121, 2122, and 2123 are presented for first reading.
 

Pertinent Facts
This update incorporates minor changes to align SISD's policy with the Association of Alaska School Board's current model policy.

Pertinent Facts
This update incorporates minor changes to align SISD's policy with the Association of Alaska School Board's current model policy.

Pertinent Facts
This update incorporates minor changes to align SISD's policy with the Association of Alaska School Board's current model policy.

Pertinent Facts
This update incorporates minor changes to align SISD's policy with the Association of Alaska School Board's current model policy.

Pertinent Facts
This update incorporates minor changes to align SISD's policy with the Association of Alaska School Board's current model policy.

Pertinent Facts
This update incorporates minor changes to align SISD's policy with the Association of Alaska School Board's current model policy and includes direction on outside professional activities.

Pertinent Facts
This update incorporates minor changes to align SISD's policy with the Association of Alaska School Board's current model policy.

Recommendation
It is the administration's recommendation that the Board approve Resolution 2025-05 authorizing the purchase of replacement vehicles using $100,000 of the final balloon payment from the District's floating building sale.

Pertinent Facts
The Southeast Island School District is scheduled to receive the final balloon payment for the sale of its floating building in April 2025. The District’s current vehicle fleet includes several aging units that are no longer cost-effective to maintain and may pose reliability or safety concerns. This resolution seeks Board approval to allocate $100,000 from the anticipated sale proceeds to purchase replacement vehicles in accordance with District procurement policies. This action is part of ongoing efforts to ensure safe, dependable transportation and operational support across the District.
 

Recommendation
It is the administrations recommendation that the Board move BP 0410, Nondiscrimination in District Programs and Activities, to a second reading.

Pertinent Facts
This update incorporates changes to align SISD's policy with the Association of Alaska School Board's current model policy.