April 3, 2024 at 5:45 PM - School Board Meeting

Description:  Haa Latseení
Marty Vinson - 2nd Place at State Spelling Bee
Clar Joaquin - Designed the artwork for Raven Radio's new mug
DDF - 8-time State Champs!
Retirees - Dawn Gluth and Leslie Young

Description:  "The Sitka School Board acknowledges that our schools are located on the ancestral homelands of the Tlingit people who have lived in Sheet’ka since time immemorial. We express our deepest respect and gratitude for our indigenous neighbors, the Tlingit for their enduring care and protection of Tlingit Aani." 

Description:  (All items listed under Agenda & Consent Agenda are considered routine by the School Board and will be approved in one motion. Items may be removed at the request of a School Board Member.) 

Description:  This model policy from AASB had not previously been adopted into SSD policy. The Policy Committee is moving it forward for board review and adoption.

Description:  Update to policy on High School Graduation Requirements, adding Biology as an option for science credit.

Description:  This 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 grand under the Alaska Reads Act.

Description:  Persons to be Heard Preamble 
Persons to be Heard is an opportunity for members of the public to speak to the Board about a topic that either is on the agenda or is not on the agenda.  No board deliberation or action will occur in response.  Questions for clarification on non-agenda items may be posed by Board members.  The Board may choose to refer non-agenda items to the Superintendent (or designee) for further action.  The standard time limit for comments will be 3 minutes, unless otherwise stated by the Board President, with consent of the Board.  A timer is used, and a sound will indicate when time expires. 
All comments must be respectful and charges or complaints against specific employees are not permitted (per Alaska state statute).  Members of the public are referred to Board Policies 1312, 1312.1, 1312.2, 1312.3 (and associated Administrative Regulations), as well as to Board Bylaw 9323(a), for information about how to lodge complaints. Speakers are also asked to please state their full name for the record, prior to speaking. 

 
 

Description:  Maintenance Director Jared Williams will give the board his semi-annual maintenance department update.

Description:  The contract is between SSD and Dynamic Fiscal Solutions, Dave Arp, Owner.

Description:  This policy was revised to remove a state regulation in the notes section.

Description:  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. 

Description: 

This update includes a new provision that requires a kindergarten day in session to include at least two hours of instruction. 

Description:  This new board policy and administrative regulation address family engagement and the efforts the district will take to coordinate with parents.

Description:  The School Board reserves the right to go into executive session as and to the extent permitted by AS 44.62.310 and Board Bylaw 9321. An executive session may be called to consider the following subjects: (1) matters, the immediate knowledge of which would clearly have an adverse effect upon the finances of the District; (2) subjects that tend to prejudice the reputation and character of any person, provided the person may request a public discussion; (3) matters which by law, municipal charter, or ordinance are required to be confidential; and (4) matters involving consideration of government records that by law are not subject to public disclosure.