November 3, 2026 at 5:45 PM - School Board Meeting
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1. Recognitions - 5:45 - 6:00 p.m.
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Sitka High School Construction Program - This program partners with the Sitka Community Land Trust and the Sitka Conservation Society to use regionally milled lumber from Tenakee Springs to construct storage facilities for Sitka homeowners. This partnership has allowed students to participate in the traditional construction class and learn construction trade skills while also being exposed to alternative ideas on addressing affordable housing in Southeast Alaska. Beginning in 2024 Sitka High School students produced 9 small storage sheds, one for each home the Land Trust built. In 2025 students built 14 sheds for private homes. Students are required to communicate with each other, solve problems encountered along the way, delegate work tasks and interact with the directors of the agencies supporting the project.
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2. Call to Order - 6:00 p.m.
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3. Flag Salute
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4. Land Acknowledgment
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"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."
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5. Roll Call
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6. Approval of the Proposed Agenda and Consent Agenda
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(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.)
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6.a. Minutes from October 7, 2026
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6.b. Minutes from October 16, 2026 Special Meeting
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6.c. October 14th Policy Committee Recap
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6.d. Personnel Report
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7. Persons to be Heard
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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 is not on the agenda. No board deliberation or action will occur in response. Questions for clarification may be posed by Board members. The Board may choose to refer non-agenda items to the Superintendent (or designee) for further action. Per Board Bylaw 9323, the standard time limit for comments will be 3 minutes, and the total time allowed for Persons to be Heard (or any other public comment period) shall not exceed 45 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. |
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8. Special Reports: Government to Government
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9. School Report - PHS
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10. Reports and Presentations
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10.a. Food Services Update
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10.b. Federal Grants Report
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11. Board Member Reports
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12. Administrative Reports
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12.a. Business Manager Report
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12.b. Superintendent Update
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13. New Business
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13.a. Batch Approval of Board Policies in FIRST Reading from Policy Committee
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Batch approval of revisions to board policies, in FIRST reading
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13.a.1. BP 4119.25/4219.25/4319.25 All Personnel - Political Activities of Employees
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This update clarifies that the District may regulate political activity on school
property at any time (not just during the instructional day) in accordance with law.
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13.a.2. BP 4112.6/4212.6/4312.6 All Personnel - Personnel Records
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(From AASB) This update clarifies when and how board members may review employee records and information.
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13.a.3. BP 4113 Assignment
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From AASB: This update provides additional guidance regarding the assignment of certificated personnel.
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13.a.4. BP 4119.3/4219.3/4319.3 All Personnel - Duties of Personnel
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From AASB: This update requires that, as a best practice, job descriptions should be reviewed and updated annually.
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13.a.5. BP 4158/4258/4358 All Personnel - Employee Security
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From AASB: This update requires that the superintendent or designee is made aware of all police reports made by personnel in the course of their duties.
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13.a.6. BP 4122 Certificated Personnel - Student Teachers
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From AASB: This update requires that the superintendent establish criteria for a student teacher program.
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13.a.7. BP 4133/4233/4333 All Personnel - Travel Expenses
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From AASB: This update provides clearer guidelines on employee use of travel expenses.
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13.a.8. BP 4118 Certificated Personnel - Suspension/Disciplinary Action
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From AASB: This update clarifies what constitutes progressive discipline, and that reassignment is not necessarily disciplinary. |
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13.a.9. BP 4119.23/4219.23/4319.23 All Personnel - Unauthorized Release of Confidential Information
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From AASB: This update clarifies best practices regarding the release of unauthorized District information.
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13.b. Approve Annual Priorities for the School Board
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At the recent retreat, the Board reviewed the data from their self evaluation. The Board selected two goals that relate to improving engagement with the community on the board's work.
Goal 1 — The board will create and promote a survey to gather stakeholder feedback on their priorities.
Goal 2 — The board will create a list of tangible items on a schedule for Board-Community engagement. The board will work through the cycle of inquiry tool around school optimization.
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13.c. Approve Board's Annual Priorities for the District
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At the recent School Board retreat, the board selected priorities from the Strategic Plan for Dr. Jenson to focus on for the 2026-2027 year.
Strategy 1. We will identify strategies to close learning gaps.
Strategy 5. We will develop an internal and external District communication plan. |
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13.d. Board Presentation and Activities Calendar
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Developed by the Board and Superintendent Jenson.
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14. Future Agenda Items/Upcoming Events
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14.a. November 4-8, 2026 - AASB Annual Conference, Anchorage
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14.b. November 11, 2026 - Policy Committee | 5:00 p.m. | DO Boardroom
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14.c. December 2, 2026 - Next Work Session | 4:30 p.m. DO Boardroom
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14.d. December 2, 2026 - Next Regular School Board Meeting | 5:45 p.m. | Harrigan Centennial Hall
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15. Final Comments from the Public
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16. Final Comments from the Board
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17. Adjournment
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