Meeting Agenda
1. CALL TO ORDER
2. DETERMINE QUORUM
3. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
4. APPROVAL OF AGENDA
5. STUDENT PRESENTATION
6. STUDENT REPRESENTATIVE REPORT
7. CORRESPONDENCE 
8. COMMENTS FROM AUDIENCE UNRELATED TO AGENDA ITEMS
9. COMMENTS FROM AUDIENCE RELATED TO AGENDA ITEMS
10. COMMENTS FROM BOARD MEMBERS
11. CONSENT AGENDA
11.1. JAN,  2026, Monthly accounting report, bills, payroll, and electronic fund transfers, Fundraised Student Activities Summary Report and P-Card statements in the amount of $1,240,383.71
11.2. January 20, 2026, regular board meeting minutes 
11.3. Personnel Action Report
12. ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS
12.1. Superintendent's report
12.2. Elementary Principal's Report
12.3. MS/HS Principal's Report
12.4. Director of Activities Report
12.5. SPED/DTC Director Report
12.6. Director of Facilities and Maintenance Report
12.7. Technology Director Report
12.8. Food Service Director Report
13. SCHOOL BOARD COMMITTEE REPORTS
14. SPECIAL RECOGNITION
15. OLD BUSINESS
15.1. Action: January AASB Policy Updates - second reading
16. NEW BUSINESS
16.1. Action: February AASB Policy Updates - first reading
16.2. Action: Bid award for the Petersburg Campus Security Upgrades CIP project
16.3. Action: Adaptive Playground Equipment - Hurst Grant
 
16.4. Informational: FY27 Budget considerations
16.5. Informational: EED Standards review: Suspensions and Expulsions
17. ADDITIONAL COMMENTS FROM BOARD MEMBERS
18. UPCOMING DATES AND MEETING ANNOUNCEMENTS
19. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
20. OTHER NEW BUSINESS
21. Executive Session
22. ADJOURNMENT
Agenda Item Details Reload Your Meeting
Meeting: February 17, 2026 at 6:00 PM - Regular Meeting
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1. CALL TO ORDER
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2. DETERMINE QUORUM
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3. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
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4. APPROVAL OF AGENDA
Description:
The agenda is set by the Superintendent and Board President with input received from the board. 
 
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5. STUDENT PRESENTATION
Description:
Elementary Student Council members will present on the Iditarod Reading Challenge. They will also pass out cards and chocolates in honor of School Board Appreciation. 
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6. STUDENT REPRESENTATIVE REPORT
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7. CORRESPONDENCE 
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8. COMMENTS FROM AUDIENCE UNRELATED TO AGENDA ITEMS
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9. COMMENTS FROM AUDIENCE RELATED TO AGENDA ITEMS
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10. COMMENTS FROM BOARD MEMBERS
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11. CONSENT AGENDA
Description:
A consent agenda is a practice by which regular and non-controversial board action items are organized apart from the rest of the agenda and approved as a group. This includes all of the business items that require formal board approval and yet because they are not controversial, there is no need for board discussion before taking a vote. Items may be on the consent agenda only if all board members agree. Any board member, for any reason, may remove a consent agenda item and place it on the regular agenda for the board meeting.
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11.1. JAN,  2026, Monthly accounting report, bills, payroll, and electronic fund transfers, Fundraised Student Activities Summary Report and P-Card statements in the amount of $1,240,383.71
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11.2. January 20, 2026, regular board meeting minutes 
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11.3. Personnel Action Report
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12. ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS
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12.1. Superintendent's report
Presenter:
Superintendent Taylor
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12.2. Elementary Principal's Report
Presenter:
Principal Heather Conn
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12.3. MS/HS Principal's Report
Presenter:
Principal Brad King
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12.4. Director of Activities Report
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12.5. SPED/DTC Director Report
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12.6. Director of Facilities and Maintenance Report
Presenter:
Aaron Buller
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12.7. Technology Director Report
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12.8. Food Service Director Report
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13. SCHOOL BOARD COMMITTEE REPORTS
Description:
Crisis: Katie Holmlund
Curriculum: Katie Holmlund
Facilities: Sarah Holmgrain
Legislative Liaison: NA
Negotiations: 
Policy: Carey Case
Technology: Kari Petersen
Wellness: Marc Taylor
Budget: Kari Petersen, Marc Taylor
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14. SPECIAL RECOGNITION
Description:

Thank you to our Board members for all the time and effort they put into their dedication to the school district and its staff and students. 

 The Association of Alaska School Boards has declared February to be School Board Appreciation Month! 

As citizen advocates, individual board members face a complex and often demanding job; yet few people fully understand the scope and far-reaching implications of board members’ responsibilities. This month, we ask all Alaska citizens to recognize the important contributions of our board members and focus attention on the vital role these public officials play in the education of our children.

Initiated by the National School Boards Association in 1995, 2026 marks the 31st anniversary of School Board Recognition Month. The goal is to build awareness and understanding in your community and schools of the crucial function an elected school board plays in a representative democracy.
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15. OLD BUSINESS
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15.1. Action: January AASB Policy Updates - second reading
Description:
These board policies were recommended for an update by AASB. They have reviewed the entire 4000 series: Personnel, and have recommended changes. The Policy Committee will set aside its policy review and work through these recommended updates in chunks. Many of these changes are minor; please refer to the attached sheet for an explanation. An additional policy was added for update from the Finance Director. She recommends updating BP 3312 to align with BP 3310. There will be a public hearing
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16. NEW BUSINESS
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16.1. Action: February AASB Policy Updates - first reading
Description:
These board policies were recommended for an update by AASB. They have reviewed the entire 4000 series: Personnel, and have recommended changes. Many of these changes are minor; please refer to the attached sheet for an explanation. The policies reviewed and recommended for update in this reading are BP 4115 through BP 4119.43
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16.2. Action: Bid award for the Petersburg Campus Security Upgrades CIP project
Description:
On December 21st, 2025, the School District, in partnership with LCG Lantech, went out to bid for the "Petersburg Campus Security Upgrades CIP". The committee met on February 9th, 2026, to review bids and recommend Samson Electric Inc in the amount of $1,303,524.  This upgrade is being funded by a mix of Borough School Bond and District Capital funds. 
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16.3. Action: Adaptive Playground Equipment - Hurst Grant
 
Description:

After a review of three competitive quotes, the administration would like to recommend Exerplay for the materials and playground equipment for the new inclusive playground structure. This addition will be added to the existing covered playground near the accessible path. This will allow students with mobility needs to participate in play with non-disabled peers in a covered area year round. 

The equipment cost is fully funded through a generous grant from the Hurst Foundation. Additional costs not included in the quote are concrete site preparation and professional installation, which we will obtain bids from local companies.
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16.4. Informational: FY27 Budget considerations
Description:
The Director of Finance will introduce a School District budgeting feedback tool "The Balancing Act" and review some considerations for the FY27 budget. 
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16.5. Informational: EED Standards review: Suspensions and Expulsions
Description:
As part of the Alaska Early Education Program requirements, our district is currently conditionally funded. In order to move to full funding status for preschool, the State of Alaska requires us to provide documented evidence that we meet all eight Early Education Program Standards.

This year, the Elementary Principal Conn is working on four of those standards, and we are presenting the first set for your review. The state requires that our local school board review the submitted evidence, offer feedback, and formally comment on whether the documentation demonstrates alignment with the standard.

Your discussion, feedback, and any recommendations will be recorded in the official meeting minutes. We will then submit those minutes to the state as verification. Attached are the Intervention and Suspension and Expulsion Procedures, Support Strategies, Behavioral Flow Chart, and Discipline Grid, as well as the Elementary Studtent Handbook. 
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17. ADDITIONAL COMMENTS FROM BOARD MEMBERS
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18. UPCOMING DATES AND MEETING ANNOUNCEMENTS
Description:
The Petersburg Schools academic and activities calendar can be viewed on the school website at www.pcsd.us
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19. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
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20. OTHER NEW BUSINESS
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21. Executive Session
Description:
The board will recess to an executive session for the purpose of the Superintendent evaluation and contract discussion. 
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22. ADJOURNMENT

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