Tuesday, February 16, 2016 School District Administrative Center

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F AIRBANKS N ORTH S TAR B OROUGH S CHOOL D ISTRICT
Tuesday, February 16, 2016
School District Administrative Center
520 Fifth Avenue
FY15-FY19 STRATEGIC PLAN
MISSION STATEMENT – WHAT IS OUR PURPOSE?
Our mission is to provide an excellent, equitable education in a safe, supportive environment so all students will
succeed and contribute to a diverse and changing society.
CORE VALUES – HOW WILL WE BEHAVE?
• Student-Centered: Center everything we do on the student and student learning.
• Respect: Embody respect for the diversity and dignity of all.
• Safe Environment: Strive to provide a safe learning environment.
• High Expectations: Maintain high expectations and educational opportunities to inspire high achievement.
• Collaborative: Actively collaborate with students, family, and community to support student success.
• Innovative: Aim to be innovative and adaptive to student needs.
VISION STATEMENT – WHAT DOES SUCCESS LOOK LIKE?
We envision learning without boundaries, where every student achieves his/her path to academic and career
success. Learning will be driven by student need, through flexible and adaptive options. Supporting the district’s
educational system are highly engaged families; proven technology infrastructure; staff that are continually
raising the bar in their profession; and a community that is committed to growing our future.
STRATEGIC GOALS – HOW WILL WE SUCCEED?
1.Personalized Learning: Provide students with options to meet their needs and achieve academic success.
2.Effective Communication: Establish transparent and consistent communication to increase student, parent,
staff and community connectedness with the District.
3.Parent & Community Engagement: Engage parents and community groups with schools to facilitate a
stronger learning environment for students.
4.Organizational Support: Create an environment that supports the needs of staff to enable a school and
organizational climate where students thrive.
5.Technology Integration: Expand student access to technology to amplify learning.
Visit k12northstar.org for Strategic Plan & Goals
STRATEGIC GOALS & FY15/16-FY16/17 DISTRICT OBJECTIVES
1.PERSONALIZED LEARNING: Moving to personalized learning, providing students with options to meet
their needs and achieve academic success.
• Class Size: Ensure class size that is conducive to learning.
• Independent Learning Center (ILC): Design and establish the ILC to open as a new entity by fall 16.
• District Correspondence Program: Expand the BEST Program. (Approved 10-6-15)
• High School Options: Expand the number of credit and schedule options for high school students by fall 16.
• CTE: Expand CTE pathways to ensure equitable options and access to all high school students.
• K-8 Magnet: Investigate and determine viability of a K-8 Magnet School by end of 2015.
• Full-Day Kindergarten: Investigate/pursue fee-based full-day kindergarten.
2. EFFECTIVE COMMUNICATION: Transparent and consistent communication to increase student, parent,
staff and community connectedness with the District.
• Parents: Ensure all parents are informed through systematic, multi-channel delivery of relevant
information.
• Staff: Ensure frequent and streamlined internal communication to keep all FNSBSD staff feeling connected.
• Community: Proactively communicate and invite two-way dialogue between the community and District.
• Board Visits: Further connect sites and District through Board visits annually to every school.
3. PARENT & COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT: Increase the level of involvement of parents and community
groups with schools to facilitate a stronger learning environment for students.
• Parent Engagement Committee: Establish a standing Parent Engagement Committee to create a more
robust parent engagement approach.
• Site-Level Parent Organization: Ensure every school has a parent-led organization to promote parent
engagement.
• Business Partnerships & Community Groups: Expand partnerships with businesses and community groups.
4. ORGANIZATIONAL SUPPORT: Create an environment that supports the needs of staff to enable a school
and organizational climate where students thrive.
• Admin Support: Re-envision district-wide administrative support to facilitate student learning.
• Curriculum System: Redesign our curriculum system to be agile and adaptive to change, keeping materials
and resources relevant.
• Quality Teaching: Implement New Educator Evaluation Framework.
• Teacher Collaboration: Improve the effectiveness of Professional Learning Communities (PLCs).
• School Buildings: Develop facility plan to address changing delivery needs & declining enrollment by end of 2015.
• Culture: Strengthen employee relations to support the mission and instill a culture of continuous
improvement.
5. TECHNOLOGY INTEGRATION: Expand student access to technology to amplify learning.
• Site Tech Support: Restructure site-level technology support.
• Virtual Learning: Expand student access to online courses including both hardware and fees.
• Technology in the Classroom: Build a plan to move into the digital future starting with digital
content and technology for teachers, followed by 1:1.
• IT Infrastructure: Continue the IT infrastructure upgrade.
Board Approved: September 1, 2015
Board Revised: October 6, 2015
FAIRBANKS NORTH STAR BOROUGH SCHOOL DISTRICT
BOARD OF EDUCATION
February 16, 2016
7:00 P.M. – REGULAR BOARD MEETING
Board Room - 520 Fifth Avenue
School District Administrative Center
AGENDA
A.
B.
C.
D.
E.
F.
PRELIMINARIES
1. Call to Order
2. Pledge of Allegiance
3. Music: Randy Smith Jazz Band
4. Mission Statement
5. Roll Call
6. Spotlight: Randy Smith Middle School
Reference Pages
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AGENDA
1. Adoption of the Agenda
2. Presentation on Agenda Items
3
4
PUBLIC COMMENTS ON NONAGENDA ITEMS
1. Public comments, input, ideas, and suggestions are welcome regarding the school district’s
2016-2017 school year budget.
ACTION ITEMS – OLD BUSINESS
* 1. Minutes
See minutes
ACTION ITEMS – NEW BUSINESS
1. Policy 428.4: Supplemental Funding (First Reading)
2. Policy 1027: Homeless Children and Youth (First Reading)
* 3. Gift Acceptance: Anne Wien Elementary School
* 4. Gift Acceptance: Woodriver Elementary School
* 5. Gift Acceptance: Ben Eielson Junior-Senior High School
* 6. Personnel Action Report
INFORMATION & REPORTS
1. Superintendent Report
2. Report on Draft AR 985: Commencement Ceremony Participation
3. 2014-2015 Student Assessment Results
* 4. Personnel Information Report
* 5. Superintendent’s Budget Transfers
* 6. Long Term Suspension & Expulsion Report
* 7. Board’s Reading File
* 8. Coming Events and Meeting Announcements
Regular Meeting
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4&7
4&8
4&9
5 & 10
5 & 11
5 & 12
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5 & 13
5 & 14-31
5 & 32
5 & 33
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G.
BOARD AND SUPERINTENDENT’S COMMENTS & COMMITTEE REPORTS
H.
ADJOURNMENT BY 10:00 P.M. UNLESS RULES SUSPENDED
Board of Education Regular Meetings are broadcast live on KUAC-FM, 89.9 and
televised live on GCI Cable channel 14, and audio streamed live from the district’s web page
www.k12northstar.org
EXECUTIVE SESSION: The board reserves the right to enter into executive session on any agenda item as and to the extent allowed
for in State law. Executive sessions will be entered into by motion for the following subjects as permitted by law: (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 that the person may request a public discussion; (3) matters which by law, municipal charter, or ordinance
are required to be confidential; (4) matters involving consideration of government records that by law are not subject to public disclosure. Motions
to go into executive session should specify the subject of the proposed executive session without defeating the purpose of addressing the
subject in private. Reference: AS 44.62.310 and Board Policy 264, D.
Regular Meeting
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February 16, 2016
BOARD OF EDUCATION
7:00 P.M. – REGULAR BOARD MEETING
February 16, 2016
AGENDA
A.
PRELIMINARIES
A.
1. Call to Order
A.
2. Pledge of Allegiance, led by the Randy Smith Jazz Band
A.
3. Music
Randy Smith Middle School’s Jazz Band will perform for the school board under the direction
of Robert Lockwood, band director.
A.
4. Mission Statement
Our mission is to provide an excellent, equitable education in a safe, supportive environment
so all students will succeed and contribute to a diverse and changing society.
A.
5. Roll Call
Heidi Haas, President
Lisa Gentry, Vice President
Allyson Lambert, Treasurer
Michael O’Brien, Clerk
Wendy Dominique, Member
Sue Hull, Member
Sean Rice, Member
Richard Cole, Base Representative
Sean Williams, Post Representative
Kobe Rizk, Student Representative
A.
6. Spotlight
Dave Dershin, Randy Smith Middle School principal, will present the spotlight on Randy Smith
Middle School.
B.
B.
Reference Pages
AGENDA
1. Adoption of the Agenda
Consent agenda items marked with an asterisk are considered routine items not requiring
public discussion by the school board. Unless removed from the consent agenda, asterisked
items will be automatically approved when the agenda is adopted. Questions concerning
these items should be directed to the administration before the meeting.
If the superintendent or a member of the public wishes to have an item removed from the
consent agenda, the request must be made to a board member any time prior to the start of
the meeting. The board member has the discretion to accept or deny the request. Only a
board member may remove an item from the consent agenda. If an item is removed from the
consent agenda, it shall be considered separately as the last item of new business. Asterisked
items will then be adopted by one single motion.
 MOVE to adopt the agenda with consent items.
Motion by
Advisory Vote
Regular Meeting
Seconded by
Vote
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B.
2. Presentation on Agenda Items
Any person wishing to speak on an agenda item—action items or information and reports—
will have three minutes to testify when that item is before the school board for discussion.
There is a limit of one hour total testimony per item.
C.
PUBLIC COMMENTS ON NONAGENDA ITEMS
Public comments on nonagenda items are limited to three minutes per person for a maximum of
one hour. People on the sign-up list will be called first. If there is time, people who did not sign up
may address the school board. A person testifying must state their name and address for the
record. Board members may ask questions for clarification. Although there is time at the end of
each meeting for school board and superintendent comments, some concerns may not be able to
be addressed immediately, as additional information may need to be gathered.
Public comments, input, ideas, and suggestions are welcome regarding the school district’s 20162017 school year budget.
D.
D.
ACTION ITEMS – OLD BUSINESS
* 1. Minutes
See Minutes
MOVE to approve the minutes from the regular meeting on January 19, and the special
meeting and work session on February 1, 2016, as submitted.
E.
E.
ACTION ITEMS – NEW BUSINESS
1. Policy 428.4: Supplemental Funding (First Reading)
Ref. Pg. 7
Revisions to Policy 428.4: Supplemental Funding align the policy to district practice.
Core Value/Goal: Organizational Support: Create an environment that supports the
needs of staff to enable a school and organizational climate where students thrive.
 MOVE to approve first reading, public hearing, and advancement to second reading of
Policy 428.4: Supplemental Funding.
Motion by
Advisory Votes
E.
Seconded by
Vote
Ref. Pg. 8
2. Policy 1027: Homeless Children and Youth (First Reading)
Policy 1027: Homeless Children and Youth is being updated to align with federal law.
Core Value/Goal: Respect: Embody respect for the diversity and dignity of all.

MOVE to approve first reading, public hearing, and advancement to second reading of
Policy 1027: Homeless Children and Youth.
Motion by
Seconded by
Advisory Votes
Vote
E.
Ref. Pg. 9
* 3. Gift Acceptance: Anne Wien Elementary School
Anne Wien Elementary School is requesting gift acceptance of $1,350 from the Anne Wien
Elementary PTA to support classroom field trips.
MOVE to accept the gift of $1,350 from the Anne Wien Elementary School PTA to Anne Wien
Elementary School to support classroom field trips.
Regular Meeting
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E.
Ref. Pg. 10
* 4. Gift Acceptance: Woodriver Elementary School
Woodriver Elementary School is requesting gift acceptance of $2,400 from the Woodriver PTA
to support classroom budgets.
MOVE to accept the gift of $2,400 from the Woodriver PTA to Woodriver Elementary School
to support classroom budgets.
E.
* 5. Gift Acceptance: Ben Eielson Junior-Senior High School
Ref. Pg. 11
Ben Eielson Junior-Senior High School is requesting gift acceptance of $1,000 from the
Eielson Officer Spouses’ Club to help fund activity travel and uniforms.
MOVE to accept the gift of $1,000 from the Eielson Officer Spouses’ Club to Ben Eielson
Junior-Senior High School to help fund activity travel and uniforms.
E.
* 6. Personnel Action Report
Ref. Pg. 12
MOVE to approve the Personnel Action Report for the period January 25-February 5, 2016.
F.
F.
INFORMATION AND REPORTS
1. Superintendent Report
Superintendent Dr. Gaborik will provide a superintendent report.
Core Value/Goal: Effective Communication: Establish transparent and consistent
communication to increase student, parent, staff, and community connectedness with
the district.
F.
2. Report on Draft AR 985: Commencement Ceremony Participation
Ref. Pg. 13
Administrative Regulation (AR) 985: Commencement Ceremony Participation was drafted to
address previous concerns regarding graduation attire.
F.
Ref. Pgs. 14-31
3. 2014-2015 Student Assessment Results
Janet Cobb, executive director of technology, and Dr. Ellis Ott, research associate and
accountability coordinator, will present the spring 2015 student assessment results.
Core Value/Goal: High Expectations: Maintain high expectations and educational
opportunities to inspire high achievement.
F.
* 4. Personnel Information Report
Ref. Pg. 32
The Personnel Information Report for the period January 23- February 5, 2016, has been
provided.
F.
Ref. Pg. 33
* 5. Superintendent’s Budget Transfers
The Superintendent’s Budget Transfer Report for the period January 16-31, 2016, has been
provided.
F.
* 6. Long Term Suspension & Expulsion Report
Long term suspensions and expulsions for the 2015-2016 school year, as of February 8, 2016,
are listed:
Regular Meeting
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February 16, 2016
F.
* 6. Long Term Suspension & Expulsion Report (continued)
Long Term
Suspension
Substance Abuse
Fighting/Assault
Weapons
Other
Total…….. 24
Expulsion Through End of
School Year
Expulsion Indefinite
2
5
8
2
4
3
F.
* 7. Board’s Reading File
The school board’s reading file is available for review in the school board office during regular
business hours.
F.
* 8. Coming Events and Meeting Announcements
2/15/16 11:00 am
2/15/16 5:30 pm
(Please note
new agenda
topics)
2/15/16 6:30 pm
(Please note
new meeting
time)
2/16/16
2/18/16
2/22/16
2/24/16
7:00 pm
5:30 pm
5:00 pm
6:00 pm
2/25/16
2/29/16
3/1/16
3/2/16
5:30 pm
11:00 am
7:00 pm
5:30 pm
Cancelled - Legislative Committee Meeting
Special Meeting: Student Discipline Matters & FPA, FEA, and
ESSA Negotiation Matters, to include possible executive
sessions to review bargaining agreements, strategy, and
information, and provide direction to the district negotiator and
bargaining team.
Work Session: Human Resources: Communications and
Outreach, Compliance, Diversity, Hiring, & Training; and 201617 Budget
Regular Meeting
Citizen Budget Review Committee Meeting
Policy Review Committee Meeting
School District 2016-17 Budget Presentation
(North Pole Middle School Auditorium)
(Rescheduled
from 2/29/16)
3/2/16 6:00 pm
Citizen Budget Review Committee Meeting
Legislative Committee Meeting
Regular Meeting
Special Meeting: Student Discipline Matters & FPA, FEA, and
ESSA Negotiation Matters, to include possible executive
sessions to review bargaining agreements, strategy, and
information, and provide direction to the district negotiator and
bargaining team.
Public Hearing & Work Session: 2016-17 Budget
(Rescheduled
from 2/29/16)
All meetings are at 520 Fifth Avenue unless noted otherwise.
G.
BOARD AND SUPERINTENDENT’S COMMENTS & COMMITTEE REPORTS
H.
ADJOURNMENT BY 10:00 P.M. UNLESS RULES SUSPENDED
EXECUTIVE SESSION: The board reserves the right to enter into executive session on any agenda item as and to the extent allowed
for in State law. Executive sessions will be entered into by motion for the following subjects as permitted by law: (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 that the person may request a public discussion; (3) matters which by law, municipal charter, or ordinance
are required to be confidential; (4) matters involving consideration of government records that by law are not subject to public disclosure. Motions
to go into executive session should specify the subject of the proposed executive session without defeating the purpose of addressing the
subject in private. Reference: AS 44.62.310 and Board Policy 264, D.
Regular Meeting
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February 16, 2016
SCHOOL BOARD POLICY
428.4: Supplemental Funding
February 16, 2016 (First Reading)
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428.4 Supplemental Funding
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In order to offer the best educational opportunities possible for students of the
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district, the Board will seek as many appropriate sources of revenue as possible
4
to supplement the funds provided through local appropriation and the basic aid
5
offered by the state.
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To ensure coordination and to avoid confusion in developing proposals, and
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grant applications, and collaborative partnerships, the superintendent will
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establish standard procedures for the preparation of proposals and their review.
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The superintendent will also ensure that none of the conditions of acceptance are
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in conflict with the laws of the State of Alaska and policies of the Fairbanks North
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Star Borough and the Board.
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The Board will approve all grant submissions over $5,000. District administrators
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will approve submissions less than $5,000. The superintendent will approve all
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grant submissions.
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The Board will formally approve acceptance of all grant funds.
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The superintendent is authorized to sign all reports on funded projects.
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Policy Adopted: May 5, 1981
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Policy Revised: January 15, 1991
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Policy Revised: March 7, 2006
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Policy Revised: December 7, 2010
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See also
AR 428.4
SCHOOL BOARD POLICY
1027: Homeless Children and Youth
February 16, 2016 (First Reading)
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1027
Homeless Children and Youth
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Each child of a homeless individual and each homeless youth shall have equal
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access to the same free, appropriate public education as provided to other children
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and youth in the Fairbanks North Star Borough School District.
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No policy or administrative regulation of the Fairbanks North Star Borough School
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District shall act as a barrier to the enrollment, attendance, or success in school;
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or stigmatize of homeless children and youths.
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The superintendent shall select and/or assign a staff member to be the "homeless
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liaison" for the school district. The homeless liaison shall ensure homeless children
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and youth are supported in receiving a free and appropriate public education
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comparable to those received by other students in the school district including:
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transportation services;
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educational services (such as programs under Title 1 of the
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Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965, programs for
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children with disabilities, and programs for students with limited
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English proficiency);
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vocational and technical services;
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gifted and talented services;
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school nutrition program services;
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information and assistance to parents or unaccompanied youth
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regarding all educational services and parent involvement
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activities; and
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eligibility for participation in interscholastic activities.
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References:
McKinney-Vento Homeless Assistance Act, Subtitle VII-B
Alaska School Activities Association Bylaws Article 12, Section 9.A.8
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Policy Adopted: June 7, 2005
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Policy Revised: October 6, 2009
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See also
AR 1027
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Personnel Action Report
For the period: 01/25/16-02/05/16
CERTIFIED EMPLOYEE – NEW HIRES (TEMPORARY CONTRACT)
Name
Growden, Colten
Rhoades, Jodi
Title
Location
Secondary Teacher
SPED ER
Effective Date
Ben Eielson Jr/Sr High
North Pole High
February 5, 2016
January 27, 2016
CERTIFIED EMPLOYEE – LEAVE OF ABSENCE
Name
Title
Location
Term
Effective Date
CERTIFIED EMPLOYEE – TERMINATION
Name
Neade, Destiny
Title
Location
Secondary Teacher
Effective Date
Hutchison High
February 4, 2016
CERTIFIED EMPLOYEE – RETIREMENT
Name
Title
Location
Hire Date
Effective Date
................................................................................................................................................................
EXEMPT EMPLOYEE – NEW HIRE
Name
Title
Location
Effective Date
EXEMPT EMPLOYEE – LEAVE OF ABSENCE
Name
Title
Location
Effective Date
EXEMPT EMPLOYEE – TERMINATION
Name
Paez, Alisen
Title
Location
Director of Labor and
Employee Relations
Effective Date
Human Resources
January 28, 2016
EXEMPT EMPLOYEE – RETIREMENT
Name
Title
Location
Hire Date
Information compiled and report produced and provided by Human Resources Department 12
Effective Date
985
ADMINISTRATIVE REGULATION
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985 Commencement Ceremony Participation
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The purpose is to establish guidelines for allowable student attire during a commencement
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ceremony which is a formal observance of student success in the district. While individual
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differences are important to recognize, a graduation ceremony should be held to recognize a
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cohort of students who have achieved the standards set forth by the School Board as Graduation
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Requirements. As such, the celebration should reflect the graduating class as a whole.
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Individual ceremonial preferences for attire should be limited to small, discreet symbols which
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are associated with the school and recognized cultures within the school. Clubs, organizations,
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and societies affiliated with each school or, with a specific cultural group, will submit proposals
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for additional symbols/stoles/chords to the building principal prior to graduation each year.
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All comprehensive high schools and their graduating seniors shall comply with the standards
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outlined by the district in order to participate in a district graduation ceremony. Those standards
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are:
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•
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All graduating seniors shall be required to wear a graduation cap and gown to
participate in a district graduation ceremony.
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The following shall be allowed by all schools:
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◦
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Stoles and chords distributed by recognized school clubs, organizations,
and societies.
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Students shall be encouraged to wear cultural dress. Schools may,
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however, require the cultural dress be worn underneath the traditional cap
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and gown with the exception of the stoles or cords mentioned previously.
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Students shall be permitted and encouraged to wear academic
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regalia. School departments may request from the building principal that
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its regalia be considered “academic” for graduation purposes.
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Schools shall establish individual standards of appropriate attire to be
worn under the graduation cap and gown.
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Fairbanks North Star Borough School District
Student Assessment Results
for the Fairbanks North Star Borough
School District
2014-15 School Year
Prepared by:
Ellis Ott, Ph.D., Research Associate
Research & Accountability Department
February 16, 2015
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Executive Summary ........................................................................................................................ ii
Introduction ..................................................................................................................................... 1
Alaska School Performance Index .................................................................................................. 2
Alaska Measures of Progress Results ............................................................................................. 3
2015 Meets Standards Rates by Grade Level ................................. 3
Results by Demographic ................................................................. 5
Results by Attendance ..................................................................... 8
TerraNova Achievement Test Results ............................................................................................. 9
2015 Average NCE Scores by Grade Level.................................... 9
Comparison of Results from 2008 to 2015 ................................... 10
Conclusion .................................................................................................................................... 14
Appendix –AMP Data Tables (will be completed when available)
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EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
This report presents district level results of the Alaska Measures of Progress (AMP) and
TerraNova taken by Fairbanks North Star Borough School District students during the 2014-15 school
year. School level results will be available in each school’s Report Card to the Public. These will be
available on the district’s website at: http://www.k12northstar.org/Page/2003
Notable General Facts:

About 98% of district students were enrolled in 3-5 star rated schools.
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District schools averaged 85.3 points, which would be a 4-star rating.
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On average, students in the district outperform students in the state and nation on standardized
assessments.
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District students show smaller AMP achievement gaps than students in the state.
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Multi-racial/ethnic students are included in results for every race and ethnicity identified
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INTRODUCTION
The AMP is an online assessment that measures the content and skills outlined in Alaska’s
new, more challenging academic standards that were adopted in 2012. More than 200 teachers
reviewed and recommended the standards; 900-plus teachers reviewed AMP’s test questions; 35
teachers defined the achievement levels. The AMP was first administered in Spring 2015 to
students in grades 3-10 in the subjects of English Language Arts (ELA) and Math. About 125
teachers recommended minimum scores for performance levels based on the 2015 assessment. On
October 9, 2015 the State Board of Education made the final decision in a public meeting after
considering written public comment and taking oral testimony at the meeting. Overall scores fall
into one of four performance levels. Levels 3 and 4 indicate meeting the standards and levels 1 and
2 indicate partially meeting the standards. These performance levels are not comparable to the
proficiency levels of the previous state assessment, the SBA. The 2014-15 results for the AMP is
reported in terms of percent meeting standards.
The TerraNova tests are nationally normed standardized tests that cover skills in Reading,
Language, Math, Social Studies, Science, and Spelling (grades 5 & 7). Results are reported in terms
of Normal Curve Equivalent scores (NCEs fit on a normal bell-shaped curve centered at 50, with a
standard deviation of 21.06). An NCE converts a national percentile rank (NPR) to a more
statistically sound measure that can be averaged and compared over time. Scores above 50 indicate
above average performance and scores below 50 indicate below average performance. In 2014-15,
the TerraNova was administered only in Reading, Language, and Math.
In September 2012, Alaska implemented a new accountability system for public schools
based on a flexibility waiver from the federal Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA).
The new system was named the Alaska School Performance Index (ASPI). Schools are assigned a
Assessment
2014-2015
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score from 0-100 and a star rating from 1 to 5. In 2014-15, ASPI ratings for each school were the
same ratings received in 2013-14.
More information and results from Alaska’s assessment system are available from the State
of Alaska’s Department of Education and Early Development at: http://www.eed.state.ak.us.
ALASKA SCHOOL PERFORMANCE INDEX
Starting in 2011-12, the ASPI for each school was derived by assigning a score from 0-100 and a
star rating from 1 to 5 using academic achievement and growth, attendance rates, graduation rates, college
and career readiness (ACT, SAT, WorkKeys), and participation in testing (state test and WorkKeys).
Schools with students in both grade spans of K-8 and 9-12 have scores weighted relative to the proportion
of students in each grade span. However, with a new state test in 2015 (AMP), the measurement of growth
in achievement utilizing two years of data would be unavailable. Therefore, the ASPI rating for each
school in 2014-15 was the same rating they received in 2013-14.
Below is a summary of 13-14 ASPI results for the Fairbanks North Star Borough School District schools:

1, 2, 8, 19, and 5 schools received ratings of 1, 2, 3, 4, and 5 stars, respectively.
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98% of district students were enrolled in 3-5 star rated schools.
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69% of schools received 4-5 star ratings.
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District schools averaged 85.3 points, which would be a 4-star rating.
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ALASKA MEASURES OF PROGRESS RESULTS
Spring 2015 AMP results for all students (grades 3-10):

38.8%, and 34.7% of students met standards in ELA and Math, respectively.
2015 MEETS STANDARD RATES BY GRADE LEVEL
The bar graphs below provide a summary of the percent of students meeting standards by grade level for the school
district, big 4, and statewide.
Graph 1: Spring 2015 ELA Grades 3‐6
Percent Meeting Standards
100.0%
90.0%
Fairbanks
80.0%
Big 4
Statewide
70.0%
60.0%
50.0%
40.0%
30.0%
37.5% 41.1%
46.5% 45.2%
35.4%
48.2% 49.0%
40.0%
42.1%
42.1% 39.9%
37.5%
20.0%
10.0%
0.0%
GRADE 3
GRADE 4
GRADE 5
GRADE 6
Graph 2: Spring 2015 Math Grades 3‐6
100.0%
90.0%
Fairbanks
80.0%
Big 4
Statewide
70.0%
60.0%
50.0%
40.0%
30.0%
43.1%
46.5%
40.5%
44.5% 44.3%
38.8%
37.4% 39.5% 34.6%
20.0%
40.3%
35.3%
31.9%
10.0%
0.0%
GRADE 3
GRADE 4
GRADE 5
GRADE 6
* Big 4 includes the 4 other largest districts in Alaska: Anchorage, Juneau, Kenai, and Mat-Su
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Graph 3: Spring 2015 ELA Grades 7‐10
100.0%
90.0%
Fairbanks
80.0%
Big 4
Statewide
70.0%
60.0%
50.0%
40.0%
30.0%
30.5%
33.9%
20.0%
29.9%
34.3% 36.0%
36.7% 38.1%
31.1%
32.8%
32.1% 31.9%
28.6%
10.0%
0.0%
GRADE 7
GRADE 8
GRADE 9
GRADE 10
Graph 4: Spring 2015 Math Grades 7‐10
100.0%
90.0%
Fairbanks
80.0%
Big 4
Statewide
70.0%
60.0%
50.0%
40.0%
30.0%
20.0%
33.0% 34.3%
29.7%
33.2%
27.5%
31.1%
25.8%
25.9%
26.2%
22.0% 22.8% 20.2%
10.0%
0.0%
GRADE 7
GRADE 8
GRADE 9
GRADE 10
* Big 4 includes the 4 other largest districts in Alaska: Anchorage, Juneau, Kenai, and Mat-Su
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RESULTS BY DEMOGRAPHIC
Graphs 4-7 provide ELA and Math 2014-2015 meets standards rates within each grade span (3-6,
7-10) by ethnicity, economic status, disability, English proficiency, and gender. In the graphs, the term
“group” includes all students that belong to the reference group and “non-group” includes all students that
do not belong to the reference group. For example, the “non-group” for females is males. Students that
are multiple races/ethnicities will be represented in every race and ethnicity identified as well as the group
of “two or more races”. Results that exclude multi-racial/ethnic students (with the exception of Hispanic)
are referenced in the appendix. This report will focus on the more accurate and comprehensive results
which include multi-racial/ethnic students. The size of meets standards rate gaps can be described as fairly
small, small, medium, or large:

Fairly small gaps were shown with the groups of Hispanic (ELA), Asian, Two or More Races, and
Females (Math).

Small gaps were shown with the groups of Females (ELA), Hispanic (Math), African American,
and Alaska Native/American Indian (Grades 3-6).

Medium gaps were shown with the groups of Economic Disadvantage, Caucasian, and Alaska
Native/American Indian (Grades 7-10).

Large gaps were shown with the groups of Limited English Proficient and Students with
Disabilities.
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Graph 4: ELA 2015 Grades 3‐6 ALL STUDENTS
43.5%
26.9%
CAUCASIAN
AFRICAN AMERICAN
Non‐Group
48.5%
45.0%
29.7%
HISPANIC
36.8%
Group
44.1%
43.1%
ASIAN/PACIFIC ISLANDER
48.3%
ALASKA NATIVE/AMERICAN INDIAN
46.8%
28.4%
44.1%
TWO OR MORE RACES
41.2%
39.4%
FEMALE
47.8%
ECONOMICALLY DISADVANTAGED
52.8%
28.0%
STUDENTS WITH DISABILITIES
13.1%
LIMITED ENGLISH PROFICIENT
10.1%
50.4%
44.6%
0.0%
20.0%
40.0%
60.0%
80.0%
100.0%
Graph 5: ELA 2015 Grades 7‐10
ALL STUDENTS
33.5%
16.5%
CAUCASIAN
AFRICAN AMERICAN
39.4%
35.0%
20.3%
Non‐Group
Group
34.0%
HISPANIC
27.3%
33.3%
35.1%
36.9%
17.8%
33.7%
TWO OR MORE RACES
32.2%
30.0%
FEMALE
37.2%
19.3%
5.3%
2.4%
0.0%
40.1%
38.2%
34.2%
20.0%
40.0%
60.0%
80.0%
100.0%
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Graph 6: Math 2015 Grades 3‐6
ALL STUDENTS
41.3%
26.9%
CAUCASIAN
AFRICAN AMERICAN
43.2%
24.0%
HISPANIC
Non‐Group
45.6%
Group
42.1%
32.2%
41.0%
45.2%
43.8%
30.0%
42.2%
TWO OR MORE RACES
37.7%
42.8%
FEMALE
39.8%
50.5%
26.0%
47.4%
14.3%
42.2%
15.6%
0.0%
20.0%
40.0%
60.0%
80.0%
100.0%
Graph 7: Math 2015 Grades 7‐10
ALL STUDENTS
27.2%
15.4%
CAUCASIAN
AFRICAN AMERICAN
28.5%
17.0%
HISPANIC
18.5%
16.4%
Group
28.0%
26.5%
Non‐Group
31.4%
36.1%
29.6%
27.1%
TWO OR MORE RACES
27.8%
FEMALE
27.1%
27.3%
15.1%
4.9%
10.8%
0.0%
32.9%
31.0%
27.7%
20.0%
40.0%
60.0%
80.0%
100.0%
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RESULTS BY ATTENDANCE
Graphs 8-9 provide meets standards rates by attendance groups (less than 80% attendance, 80%-89%,
90%-94%, and more than 95%) and grade span (3-6 and 7-10).
Graph 8: Spring 2015 ELA by Attendance Rate
100.0%
90.0%
Below 80%
80.0%
80%‐89%
90%‐94%
95%+
70.0%
60.0%
50.0%
40.0%
37.2%
30.0%
20.0%
42.0%
47.0%
28.6%
27.8%
33.0%
37.9%
18.2%
10.0%
0.0%
GRADES 3 TO 6
GRADES 7 TO 10
Graph 9: Spring 2015 Math by Attendance Rate
100.0%
90.0%
80.0%
Below 80%
70.0%
80%‐89%
90%‐94%
95%+
60.0%
50.0%
40.0%
30.0%
20.0%
34.1%
40.3%
44.8%
28.5%
24.0%
10.0%
9.7%
32.0%
18.2%
0.0%
GRADES 3 TO 6
Assessment
GRADES 7 TO 10
2014-2015
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TERRANOVA ACHIEVEMENT TEST RESULTS
Students in the 5th and 7th grades took the TerraNova tests in February of 2015 and received scores in
Reading, Language, and Math. The scores are used to compare the skill levels of district students with
students across the nation.
2015 AVERAGE NCE SCORES BY GRADE LEVEL
Results shown in Table 1 below are reported in terms of Normal Curve Equivalent (NCE) values.
District students scored at or higher than the national average (NCE above 50) in every subtest and grade.
Table 1: TerraNova
February 2015
Fairbanks North Star Borough School
District Students: 5th & 7th Grade
Assessment
Subtest:
Average NCE
GRADE
5
7
Reading
50
55
Language
51
54
Mathematics
51
53
2014-2015
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COMPARISON OF SCORES FROM 2008 TO 2015
Graphs 8-19 provide TerraNova results from 2008 to 2015 for grades 5 & 7 in Reading, Language,
and Mathematics (Science, Social Studies, and Spelling are only provided until 2014). Statewide results
Average NCE
are only available for the subjects of Reading, Language, and Mathematics until 2013.
65
62
59
56
53
50
47
44
41
38
35
Graph 8: Reading TN 2008‐ 2015 (grade 5)
Fairbanks
50.4
49.7
47.9
47.4
Average NCE
2008
65
62
59
56
53
50
47
44
41
38
35
Average NCE
2010
2011
50
2014
2015
48.8
2012
Fairbanks
51.1
2013
Statewide
49.6
49.5
2010
2011
50.6
2014
2015
48.9
48.8
2009
50.4
2012
2013
Graph 10: Math TN 2008‐2015 (grade 5)
Fairbanks
53.6
Statewide
52.6
51.5
48.9
2008
Assessment
2009
51.1
Graph 9: Language TN 2008‐2015 (grade 5)
2008
65
62
59
56
53
50
47
44
41
38
35
Statewide
48.9
47.9
2009
2010
2011
2014-2015
26
51.0
2012
2013
2014
2015
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Average NCE
Graph 11: Science TN 2008‐2014 (grade 5)
65
62
59
56
53
50
47
44
41
38
35
Fairbanks
51.3
51.6
51.1
50.5
2008
2009
2010
2011
52.1
51.9
52.2
2012
2013
2014
Average NCE
Graph 12: Social Studies TN 2008‐2014 (grade 5)
65
62
59
56
53
50
47
44
41
38
35
Fairbanks
50
50
49.1
48.7
2008
2009
2010
2011
50
49.1
48.9
2012
2013
2014
Average NCE
Graph 13: Spelling TN 2008‐2014 (grade 5)
65
62
59
56
53
50
47
44
41
38
35
Fairbanks
48.9
2008
Assessment
47.6
47.7
48.2
2009
2010
2011
2014-2015
27
50.8
50.0
50.3
2012
2013
2014
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Average NCE
Graph 14: Reading TN 2008‐2015 (grade 7)
65
62
59
56
53
50
47
44
41
38
35
56
55.4
53.7
53.2
56.4
53.7
Fairbanks
2008
2009
2010
2011
55
Statewide
2012
2013
2014
2015
Average NCE
Graph 15: Language TN 2008‐2015 (grade 7)
65
62
59
56
53
50
47
44
41
38
35
55.2
55
54.1
53.2
53.2
52.6
Fairbanks
2008
2009
2010
2011
54.1
Statewide
2012
2013
2014
2015
Average NCE
Graph 16: Math TN 2008‐2014 (grade 7)
65
62
59
56
53
50
47
44
41
38
35
56.2
52.6
54.7
52.6
2009
2010
2011
2014-2015
28
53.4
52.6
Fairbanks
2008
Assessment
56.0
Statewide
2012
2013
2014
2015
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Average NCE
Graph 17: Science TN 2008‐2014 (grade 7)
65
62
59
56
53
50
47
44
41
38
35
Fairbanks
51.6
51.9
52.2
51.7
51.5
2008
2009
2010
2011
2012
52.6
52.7
2013
2014
Average NCE
Grah 18: Social Studies TN 2008‐2014 (grade 7)
65
62
59
56
53
50
47
44
41
38
35
Fairbanks
54.5
55.1
2008
2009
54.7
2010
52.8
53.1
53.6
52.9
2011
2012
2013
2014
Average NCE
Graph 19: Spelling TN 2008‐2014 (grade 7)
65
62
59
56
53
50
47
44
41
38
35
Fairbanks
52.2
2008
Assessment
51.1
51.5
2009
2010
2014-2015
29
50.0
50.8
50.9
50.2
2011
2012
2013
2014
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CONCLUSION
To summarize the findings of this report, consider the following questions:
1.
How does the district perform relative to State targets?
Using the Alaska School Performance Index, district schools averaged 85.3 points, which
would be equivalent to a 4-star rating. 69% of schools received a 4 or 5 star rating.
2. How does the district perform relative to the state, nation, and “Big Four” (Anchorage,
Juneau, Kenai, Mat-Su)?
For most assessments, district students outperform state students, and are competitive with
“Big Four” and national students. On the AMP, district results are better than for the state in every
subject (ELA and Math) and grade level, and below the average performance for the “Big 4” with
some exceptions by subject and grade level. For the TerraNova, district results are better than the
state. District results have tended to be competitive with the “Big 4” with some years showing
higher performance and other years showing lower performance.
3. How does the district perform over time?
For the new AMP, which was first administered in 2015, longitudinal results are not
available. For the TerraNova, there were no statistically significant trends to 2015, with the
exception of two “small” trends: 5th and 7th grade Math.
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4. How does the district perform relative to achievement gaps?
Achievement gaps vary by ethnicity, gender, economic status, disability, and English
proficiency across the AMP and TerraNova. A general trend for achievement gaps amongst the
assessments was shown for the groups:

Fairly small gaps were shown with the groups of Hispanic (ELA), Asian, Two or More
Races, and Females (Math).

Small gaps were shown with the groups of Females (ELA), Hispanic (Math), African
American, and Alaska Native/American Indian (Grades 3-6).

Medium gaps were shown with the groups of Economic Disadvantage, Caucasian, and
Alaska Native/American Indian (Grades 7-10).

Large gaps were shown with the groups of Limited English Proficient and Students with
Disabilities.
In summary, the district consistently performs well versus the state, is competitive with the “Big Four”
and nation, and most schools acquired a 4 or 5 star rating. Achievement gaps range from “fairly small” to
“large” in size, but tend to be smaller in this district than in the state.
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Information Report
For the period: 1/23/16 – 2/5/16
CLASSIFIED EMPLOYEE – NEW HIRES
Name
Title
Location
Shaver, Stephen
Williams, Latasha
Frank, Amanda
Kuewa, Chloe
Semaken, Victoria
Stodola, Sterling
SPED ER Aide
Roving Kitchen Supervisor
ANE Tutor
Pre-Kindergarten Aide
Classroom Tutor
Custodian
Fountain-Ferguson, Sarah
SPED Aide
Effective Date
Nordale Elementary School
Nutrition Services Department
Lathrop High School
Golden Heart Academy
Facilities Maintenance
Department
Woodriver Elementary School
January 25, 2016
January 25, 2016
February 1, 2016
February 1, 2016
February 1, 2016
February 1, 2016
February 8, 2016
CLASSIFIED EMPLOYEE – LEAVE OF ABSENCE
Name
Schafer, LaVerne
Title
Location
Secretary
Effective Date
Randy Smith Middle School
November 10, 2015
CLASSIFIED EMPLOYEE – TERMINATION
Name
Title
Location
Vonnahme, Beth
Frey, Sandra
Richards, Virginia
Daly, John
Lee, Justin
School Nurse
School Nurse
SPED IR Aide
SPED ER Aide
Custodian
Shaver, Stephen
Grant, Mashonda
SPED ER Aide
Pre-K Aide/SPED Aide
Effective Date
Joy Elementary School
Lathrop High School
BRIDGE
Lathrop High School
Facilities Maintenance
Department
Anderson Elementary School
February 12, 2016
February 8, 2016
February 7, 2016
February 2, 2016
February 26, 2016
January 29, 2016
January 29, 2016
CLASSIFIED EMPLOYEE – RETIREMENT
Name
Brown, Myong
Title
Nutrition Services
Packing Crew
Location
Nutrition Services
Hire Date
Effective Date
January 21, 2008
February 29, 2016
Information compiled and report produced and provided by Human Resources Department 32
Budget Transfers
January 16, 2016 to January 31, 2016
ENTRY DATE REPORTING UNIT
PROGRAM
01/20/2016 Administrative Services
District Administration Suppor
01/20/2016 Administrative Services
Administrative Services Total
01/20/2016 Assistant Superintendent ‐ Ele
District Administration
01/20/2016 Assistant Superintendent ‐ Ele
Assistant Superintendent ‐ Ele Total
01/20/2016 Assistant Superintendent ‐ Sec
01/20/2016 Assistant Superintendent ‐ Sec
Assistant Superintendent ‐ Sec Total
01/30/2016 Facilities Maintenance
Operation & Maintenance of Pla
01/30/2016 Facilities Maintenance
Operation & Maintenance of Pla
Facilities Maintenance Total
01/20/2016 Grants Administration
Grants Administration Total
01/30/2016 Star of the North Charter Scho
Regular Instruction
01/30/2016 Star of the North Charter Scho
Regular Instruction
Star of the North Charter Scho Total
01/20/2016 Superintendent
01/20/2016 Superintendent
Superintendent Total
01/30/2016 University Park Elementary
Student Activities
01/30/2016 University Park Elementary
Library
University Park Elementary Total
01/30/2016 Weller Elementary
Student Activities
Student Activities
Student Activities
Student Activities
Regular Instruction
Regular Instruction
Weller Elementary Total
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MINUTES
BOARD OF EDUCATION
FAIRBANKS, ALASKA
Regular Meeting
MINUTES
January 19, 2016
Vice President Gentry called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. in the board room of the FNSBSD
Administrative Center at 520 Fifth Avenue. Vice President Gentry led the Pledge of Allegiance.
Due to a bus transportation issue, the North Pole High School Orchestra arrived late to the
meeting and performed for the school board after the student recognition, under the guidance of
Todd Wienke, orchestra director.
Vice President Gentry read the district’s mission statement: “Our mission is to provide an
excellent, equitable education in a safe, supportive environment so all students will succeed and
contribute to a diverse and changing society.”
Present:
Sue Hull, Member
Sean Rice, Member
Sean Williams, Post Representative
Absent:
Richard Cole, Base Representative
Staff Present:
Dr. Karen Gaborik, Superintendent of Schools
Lisa Pearce, Chief Financial Officer
Sandra Kowalski, Assistant Superintendent of Elementary Education
Dan Schmidt, Assistant Superintendent of Secondary Education
Traci Gatewood, Executive Director of Human Resources
Dave Norum, Executive Director of Facilities Maintenance
Kathie Wassmann, Executive Director of Special Education
Melanie Hadaway, Executive Director of Curriculum & Instruction
Janet Cobb, Executive Director of Technology
Colleen Fitzgerald, Director of Accounting
Sharice Walker, Director of Public Relations
Tim Larrabee, Director of Business Information Services
Holly Cervin, Director of Alternative Education
Shaun Kraska, West Valley High School Principal
Dr. Ellis Ott, Research Associate and Accountability Coordinator
Sharon Tuttle, Executive Assistant to the Board
Others:
John Sedor, Sedor, Sedor Wendlandt Evans & Filippi, LLC
Mike Cook, Senior Consultant with Cook & Haugeberg CPAs
Regular Meeting Minutes
Page 1 of 19
January 19, 2016
PRELIMINARY ITEMS
We the People State Champions [0:01:06]
The We the People State Competition was held in December in Fairbanks. West Valley High
School students took first place in the competition. The We the People competition was a mock
Congressional Hearing competition that has been sponsored by the Center for Civic Education.
Shaun Kraska, West Valley High School principal, and Amy Gallaway, West Valley coach, made
the presentation.
Alicia Alabran
Dylan Brabham
Jenny Campbell
Mitch Wilson
Robin O’Donoghue
Ileana Casiano
Skyler Watt
Emma Wiegand
Sam Hiltenbrand
Colton Scribner
Daniel Hornbuckle
Teddy Edquid
Teresa Wrobel
Jacqueline Lundberg
Natilly Hovda
Carl Birchard
Caleb Moretz
Jonathan Gates
Jewel Hediger
Siani Post
Jenna Zusi-Cobb
Nick Kowalski
Brinley Jarvis
Tara Vaughan
Hunter Meltvedt
Celia Richards
ASAA/First National Bank Alaska 2015 All-State Music Festival Recognition [0:06:10 & 0:29:24]
Students who were selected to represent the school district at the ASAA/First National Bank
Alaska 2015 All-State Music Festival were recognized. Connie Oba, Alaska Music Educators
Association (AMEA) president-elect, made the presentation.
ASAA/First National Bank Alaska 2015 All-State Music Festival Participants
Student Name
High School
Honor Group
Jacob Batchelder
Jake Carlson
Athena Hills
Anabelle Neininger
Lilian Sears
Zach Tolver
Christain Lynch
Agustin Pineda
Brons Gerrish
Ruth Heidel
Joey Hogenson
Rebecca Kahoe
Pearl Lockwood
Olivia Rockwell
Roan Willson
Daniel Woolf
Bradie Cline
Emily Monicken
Anabelle Neininger
Lilian Sears
Zach Tolver
Mikayla Triplehorn
Jenna Watson
Morgen Frazer
Alex Apicella-Adams
Josee Beauchamp
Rosalee Bertram
Lucas Candelaria
Lathrop High
Lathrop High
Lathrop High
Lathrop High
Lathrop High
Lathrop High
North Pole High
North Pole High
West Valley High
West Valley High
West Valley High
West Valley High
West Valley High
West Valley High
West Valley High
West Valley High
Lathrop High
Lathrop High
Lathrop High
Lathrop High
Lathrop High
Lathrop High
Lathrop High
North Pole High
West Valley High
West Valley High
West Valley High
West Valley High
Band
Band
Band
Band (alternate)
Band
Band
Band
Band
Band
Band
Band
Band
Band (alternate)
Band
Band
Band
Orchestra
Orchestra
Orchestra
Orchestra
Orchestra
Orchestra
Orchestra
Orchestra
Orchestra
Orchestra
Orchestra
Orchestra
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Awards
First Chair String Bass
First Chair Alto Clarinet
First Chair Euphonium
First Chair String Bass
January 19, 2016
ASAA/First National Bank Alaska 2015 All-State Music Festival Recognition (continued)
Student Name
High School
Honor Group
Awards
Sydney Cox
Helen Danielson
Brian Ely
Anja Endestad
Ari Endestad
Brons Gerrish
Naomi Hartman
Clara Hedman
Joey Hogenson
Jade Hsieh
Mac Levey
Van Levey
Laura Mayo
Sophia Prichard
Gail Pyne
Tanner Sprankle
Marcos Toniolo
Hayley Zacheis
Addie Clark
West Valley High
West Valley High
West Valley High
West Valley High
West Valley High
West Valley High
West Valley High
West Valley High
West Valley High
West Valley High
West Valley High
West Valley High
West Valley High
West Valley High
West Valley High
West Valley High
West Valley High
West Valley High/BEST
Lathrop High
Orchestra
Orchestra (alternate)
Orchestra
Orchestra
Orchestra
Orchestra
Orchestra
Orchestra
Orchestra
Orchestra
Orchestra
Orchestra
Orchestra (alternate)
Orchestra
Orchestra
Orchestra
Orchestra
Orchestra
Mixed Choir
First Chair Violin II
Emily Eaton
Brett Gilbert
Kyle Hackett
Vance Underwood
Brandon Antesberger
Marshal Chace
Taylor Hendricks
Chris Sanderson
Lafi Skipps
Gabe Taylor
Kelsey Barnum
Ainsley Benson
Ellie Flynn
Amara Hackett
Michaela Jackson
Kayla Kurapati
Tristyn Meath
Christina Nuss
Allie Plachinski
Rebekah Ballard
Leah Dustin
Lindsay Moisan
Samantha Perry
Izzy Rice
Brittany Roberts
Sabrina Angelo
Tana Fudge
Lathrop High
Lathrop High
Lathrop High
Lathrop High
North Pole High
North Pole High
North Pole High
North Pole High
North Pole High
North Pole High
Lathrop High
Lathrop High/Hutchison
Lathrop High
Lathrop High
Lathrop High
Lathrop High
Lathrop High/BEST
Lathrop High
Lathrop High
North Pole High/BEST
North Pole High
North Pole High
North Pole High
North Pole High
North Pole High
West Valley High
West Valley High
Mixed Choir
Mixed Choir
Mixed Choir
Mixed Choir
First Chair Violin I
First Chair Cello
First Chair Alto II &
ACDA All-Northwest Honor Choir
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Mixed Choir (alternate)
Mixed Choir
Mixed Choir
Mixed Choir
Treble Choir (alternate)
Treble Choir
Treble Choir
Treble Choir
Treble Choir
Treble Choir
Treble Choir
Treble Choir
Treble Choir
Treble Choir
Treble Choir
Treble Choir
Treble Choir
Treble Choir
Treble Choir (alternate)
Treble Choir
Treble Choir
January 19, 2016
Alaska Music Educators Association (AMEA) 2015-16 Music Advocate & Educators of the
Year [0:13:34]
Melanie Linton, Ticasuk Brown Elementary music teacher, was selected as the Alaska Music
Educators Association (AMEA) 2015-16 Music Advocate of the Year. Cynthia Sibitzky, Crawford
and Anderson Elementary music teacher, and Sheryl Frey, Denali, Weller, and Woodriver
orchestra teacher, were selected as the Alaska Music Educators Association (AMEA) 2015-16
Music Educators of the Year. Connie Oba, AMEA president-elect, made the presentation.
North Pole High School Orchestra Performance [0:19:06]
Due to their bus being late, the North Pole High School Orchestra, directed by Todd Wienke,
performed the National Anthem and another piece for the school board after their arrival.
Spotlight: North Pole High School [0:30:51]
Clarice Mingo, North Pole High School principal, presented the spotlight on North Pole High
School, which included a delicious beef dish and dessert from students with the school’s culinary
arts program. The school’s mission statement, “Empower students to become global life-long
learners and active citizens in our global society” was the foundation of the school’s many
activities, opportunities, and accomplishments. Students at North Pole High School had the
opportunity to experience a wide-range of course offerings such as various CTE options including
forensics, culinary arts, health care, and more. The school hosted several award-winning courses,
programs, and activities, such as various sports, JROTC and FFA programs, a NATEF certified
automotive program, and much more.
Board Questions/Comments
Informational item only. Vice President Gentry thanked Ms. Mingo for her informative presentation
and the students for their great food.
AGENDA [0:38:58]
HULL MOVED, RICE SECONDED, TO ADOPT THE AGENDA WITH CONSENT
ITEMS.
The following consent items were moved:
accepted the award in the amount of $5,000 from Charities Aid Foundation America (CAF
America) for the N7 Fund grant, per Fiscal Note 2016-24.
accepted the award in the amount of $17,581 from the Alaska Department of Education and Early
Development for the Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Program, per Fiscal Note 2016-25.
accepted the sub-award in the amount of $81,461 from the University of Alaska Fairbanks for the
Alaska Statewide Mentor Project—Innovations in Education i3, per Fiscal Note 2016-29.
approved the minutes from the work session on November 30; the regular meeting on December
1; and the special meetings on November 30, and December 14, 2015, and January 4 and 11,
2016, as submitted.
approved Budget Transfer 2016-031: Facilities Management Department – Pilot Program in the
amount of $110,000.
approved Budget Transfer 2016-037: English Language Learner Program in the amount of
$29,544.
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Consent Agenda (continued)
approved Budget Transfer 2016-038: West Valley High School Activities, in the amount of
$55,129.
$101,890.
$54,580.
$28,205.
approved Budget Transfer 2016-042: Technology Department, in the amount of $76,040.
approved Budget Transfer 2016-043: Lathrop High School Activities, in the amount of $66,624.
approved Budget Transfer 2016-050: Star of the North in the amount of $154,035.
approved Budget Transfer 2016-051: Star of the North in the amount of $22,529.
approved Budget Transfer 2016-053: Facilities Management Department – Electric, in the amount
of $110,394.
approved Budget Transfer 2016-054: Ben Eielson Junior-Senior High School Student Travel, in
the amount of $32,000.
approved Pearl Creek Elementary School’s request to raise funds to send students to the School
Science Program Science Camp in Homer, Alaska, May 10-14, 2016, where students will study
the ocean and coastal ecology, at no cost to the district.
approved West Valley High School’s request to send students to France and Spain, March 1323, 2016, where students will study the culture and visit historical sites, at no cost to the district,
and if the State Department issues travel warnings, students will not travel.
approved West Valley High School’s request to send students to Rome, Italy, March 15-21, 2016,
where students will study the culture and visit historical sites, at no cost to the district, and if the
State Department issues travel warnings, students will not travel.
accepted the gift of ten Emotional Regulation Kits (behavior intervention), valued at $1,530, from
Kathy Whitmire of Under the Thinking Cap LLC to Arctic Light Elementary School, for use in
kindergarten through sixth grade classrooms.
accepted the gift of $1,500 from Design Alaska, Inc. to Hunter Elementary School for the purchase
of instruments and sheet music for the school’s music program.
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Consent Agenda (continued)
accepted the gift of $1,003 from Denali Alaskan Federal Credit Union to Lathrop High School to
support the school’s girls’ basketball program.
accepted the gift of $1,000 from Doyon Limited to Lathrop High School to support the school’s
girls’ basketball program.
accepted the gift of $1,335 from Kendall Auto Sales to Lathrop High School to support the school’s
football program.
accepted the gift of $9,748 from the Lathrop High School Wrestling Booster Club to Lathrop High
School to support the school’s wrestling program.
approved the Personnel Action Report for the period November 23, 2015 – January 8, 2016,
including the list of tenured teachers for the 2015-2016 school year.
acknowledged the Personnel Information Report for the period November 21, 2015 – January 8,
2016.
acknowledged the Superintendent’s Budget Transfer Report for January 19, 2016.
acknowledged the Long Term Suspension & Expulsion Report as of January 13, 2016.
acknowledged the Board’s Reading File.
acknowledged the Coming Events and Meeting Announcements.
ADVISORY VOTES. 2 AYES (WILLIAMS, RIZK)
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY BY ROLL CALL VOTE. 5 AYES
(RICE, HULL, O’BRIEN, LAMBERT, GENTRY)
PUBLIC COMMENT ON NONAGENDA ITEMS [0:45:38]
Ron Arnold, PO Box 74512, district staff member, asked the board for the 5 W’s of how the chief
negotiator was selected. He also asked if the school board was a friend or foe of unions.
Superintendent Dr. Gaborik and Mrs. Hull clarified it was testimony time where the board was
able to hear from constituents on non-agenda items. While there was time at the end of the
meeting for school board and superintendent comments, some concerns might not be able to be
addressed immediately, as additional information may need to be gathered. Information could be
provided to Mr. Arnold from the administration after the meeting.
Greg Hill, 4320 Parks Ridge Road, previous Noel Wien Library director, spoke to an article he
provided to the school board earlier regarding comprehension of print versus digital content. The
article, Digital vs. Print: Reading Comprehension and the Future of the Book, by M. Julee Tanner,
in San Jose State University’s SJSU School of Information Student Research Journal, included
research into the debate between digital reading versus reading print. “People were more likely
to recall information read on paper than digitally.” The article went on to state, “Print books were
still the best suited to the optical, cognitive, and metacognitive requirements of the reading brain.
While e-paper technology has been shown to be the optical equivalent of print on paper, e-readers
still are lacking in the physicality that has been shown to be so important for comprehension.”
Mr. Hill noted comprehension and reading speed were reduced when reading digital versus print.
Humans were analog creatures, not digital. Brains were analog. It was more difficult to recall
information when presented digitally. When reading was fun, students did it more often and got
better at it. Making reading harder by forcing students to read using tablets was moving in the
wrong direction. Mr. Hill asked the board to seriously consider the overwhelming research
regarding problems with digital reading.
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PUBLIC COMMENT ON NONAGENDA ITEMS (continued)
Irene Matheis, 2118 South Cushman, ESSA president, spoke to the association’s readiness to
negotiate. ESSA members were voters, parents, community members – all invested in the
community and the district and its families. Ms. Matheis shared about the important role support
staff had in the successful education of students. Many times, students made six to seven
contacts with support staff members before the student ever made contact with a classroom
teacher. The working environment of ESSA staff was the students’ learning environment. ESSA
members made it possible for teachers to teach. ESSA members provided support and assistance
to the certified staff - working together for student success.
Nancy Duez, 2118 South Cushman, FEA president, spoke on behalf of FEA members. Students
were association members’ number one priority. Crowded classrooms and reduced staffing were
having an effect on student learning. FEA members were community members who wished to be
respected by the school district.
Ms. Duez and Ms. Matheis presented a large poster with messages from members on how budget
cuts had affected student learning. Staff did not have much time to give one-on-one attention to
students. As a grandparent, Ms. Duez was sadden her daughter was considering quitting her job
to homeschool.
The membership was well aware of the state’s budget cuts. Members were asked to prioritize
cuts at the school level. Ms. Duez reported some members were uncomfortable with having to
possibly put another member’s job on the line. The state should be looking at possible revenue
streams, rather than additional cuts. She asked the board to do what was right for students.
FEA and ESSA were united and ready to negotiate agreements that were good for members and
good for students.
Gwendolyn Brazier, 755 8th Avenue, district teacher and product of the school district, spoke from
the perspective of a parent regarding large class sizes. Her oldest child was a student at Lathrop
in a class of 34 students. Ms. Brazier, having attended all of her daughter’s classes, found there
were not enough desks in one classroom if all students attended class. Her daughter was
struggling in such a large class – it was not a good environment for students. Ms. Brazier shared
information regarding the increase in central office staff, questioning why that money was not put
towards students. She felt something was wrong when the central office staff was growing but
there were not enough classroom teachers for students.
Jodi Rhoades, 1920 Long Circle, a district parent, spoke to the types of media allowed in
classrooms. While media could be very helpful and enhance learning, it could also be very
destructive. Ms. Rhoades asked the board to reconsider the policy regarding the use of movies
in classrooms. Her daughter brought home a permission slip for an R rated movie. In researching
why it was rated R, Ms. Rhoades found the “f” word would be displayed 27 times – which was
unacceptable. If a student said that word 27 times in a classroom, they would be escorted out.
Most people did not allow that type of language in their homes, courts, or other public places.
Ms. Rhoades asked the board to review their policies regarding classroom movies and other
media that could be shown in a classroom. Media could be very helpful, but if it used content that
was contradictory to the way most people in general communicated, it could be very destructive.
She asked the board to consider how the media might affect students and what the board wanted
students to learn.
Christine Villano, 2142 Bridgewater Drive, a district teacher, thanked the board for their
community service. Ms. Villano, a self-defined worrier, shared her concern about the budget and
all the options to cope with the fiscal crisis. She understood there had to be cuts, but 30 students
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PUBLIC COMMENT ON NONAGENDA ITEMS (continued)
in a class was not constructive. Ms. Villano spoke to the recent hiring of a new labor relations
director and asked why the board had then also contracted with an outside negotiator at a special
meeting at noon, with minimal notice and minimal board attendance – especially when the district
had just recently hired a new labor relations director. She was concerned about the cost of the
chief negotiator during a time of fiscal crisis.
Christie Reynolds, 261 Wilderness Drive, Tanana parent, spoke to the K-8 agenda item. [Point of
Order: Vice President Gentry allowed Ms. Reynolds to testify to the agenda item during non-agenda testimony, as Ms.
Reynolds was unable to stay until the item was before the board under new business.] Ms. Reynolds did not
believe combining the middle school and elementary schools into a K-8 model was a good idea.
She did not think it would work well to cramp all the kids into the schools and thought the 7th and
8th graders would be bored. Ms. Reynolds liked Barnette Magnet School, so if there was to be a
K-8 school, she thought it should be modeled after Barnette. She thought changing a school to a
K-8 model just to save money was not a good idea. It was important to find out the main reason
for the change. Ms. Reynolds hoped the district’s survey would be considered in the decision
rather than the board just doing what it wanted.
OLD BUSINESS
Policy 260: Meetings (Second Reading) [1:11:09]
At the board’s October 24 work session, the board discussed meeting efficiencies and suggested
board meetings be streamlined. The proposed policy was revised to include the board’s
amendment from first reading.
Core Value/Goal: Effective Communication: Establish transparent and consistent communication
to increase student, parent, staff, and community connectedness with the district.
LAMBERT MOVED, HULL SECONDED, TO APPROVE SECOND READING,
PUBLIC HEARING, AND ADOPTION OF POLICY 260: MEETINGS.
HULL MOVED, LAMBERT SECONDED, TO POSTPONE ACTION ON POLICY
260: MEETINGS UNTIL AFTER A FUTURE WORK SESSION.
Public Comments
Tammy Smith, 4201 York Avenue, district teacher, wasn’t necessarily against the change in
policy, but was seeking clarification about the reasoning for the change. Ms. Smith was concerned
the board would be limiting public discussion to once a month. Regarding the other proposed
policy changes to meetings, she asked if the wording regarding a work session would be “shall”
or “will” hold a work session, and if public testimony would be accepted for any topic or specific
to the topic of the work session.
Board members expressed their concern and confusion regarding the proposed changes to the
meeting policies and thought a work session to consider the proposed changes would help with
clarity for all.
The board voted on the motion to postpone Policy 260: Meetings.
(O’BRIEN, LAMBERT, RICE, HULL, GENTRY)
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Policy 264: Types of Meetings (Second Reading) [1:17:27]
LAMBERT MOVED, HULL SECONDED, TO APPROVE SECOND READING,
PUBLIC HEARING, AND ADOPTION OF POLICY 264: TYPES OF MEETINGS.
Public Comments
None
Board members expressed their concern and confusion regarding the proposed changes to the
meeting policies and thought a work session to consider the proposed changes would help with
clarity for all.
HULL MOVED, RICE SECONDED, TO POSTPONE ACTION ON POLICY 264:
TYPES OF MEETINGS UNTIL AFTER A FUTURE WORK SESSION.
The board voted on the motion to postpone Policy 264: Types of Meetings.
(HULL, O’BRIEN, LAMBERT, RICE, GENTRY)
Policy 272: Agenda (Second Reading) [1:19:13]
LAMBERT MOVED, O’BRIEN SECONDED, TO APPROVE SECOND READING,
PUBLIC HEARING, AND ADOPTION OF POLICY 272: AGENDA.
Public Comments
None
HULL MOVED, RICE SECONDED, TO POSTPONE ACTION ON POLICY 272:
AGENDA UNTIL AFTER A FUTURE WORK SESSION.
The board voted on the motion to postpone Policy 272: Agenda.
ADVISORY VOTES. 2 AYES (RIZK, WILLIAMS)
The board took a short break at 8:22 p.m. and reconvened at 8:27 p.m.
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NEW BUSINESS
Travel Request: Lathrop Ballroom Dance Team Middle School Students [1:21:22]
Lathrop High School’s Ballroom Dance Team requested permission for middle school students
from Ryan and Tanana Middle Schools to accompany Lathrop’s dance team to Orange County,
California, February 10-16, 2016, where the team would compete in the California Open Dance
Sport Competition, with administrator costs paid by the district, and if the State Department issued
travel warnings, students would not travel.
Core Value/Goal: Student-Centered: Center everything we do on the student and student
learning.
LAMBERT MOVED, O’BRIEN SECONDED, TO APPROVE THE LATHROP HIGH
SCHOOL BALLROOM DANCE TEAM’S REQUEST TO ALLOW MIDDLE
SCHOOL STUDENTS FROM RYAN AND TANANA MIDDLE SCHOOLS TO
ACCOMPANY LATHROP’S DANCE TEAM TO ORANGE COUNTY,
CALIFORNIA, FEBRUARY 10-16, 2016, WHERE THE TEAM WILL COMPETE IN
THE CALIFORNIA OPEN DANCE SPORT COMPETITION, WITH
ADMINISTRATOR COSTS PAID BY THE DISTRICT, AND IF THE STATE
DEPARTMENT ISSUES TRAVEL WARNINGS, STUDENTS WILL NOT TRAVEL.
Dr. Gaborik spoke to the travel request and had previously emailed board members the group’s
approval process timeline.
Public Comments
Stefani Borrego, 2920 Riverview Drive, Lathrop ballroom dance team coach, clarified the ballroom
dance group was not asking for an additional administrator, there were already 11 chaperones
traveling. Ms. Borrego shared details of the trip, including the group would be performing at Knott’s
Berry Farm and Disneyland. She expressed her frustration regarding the approval process for the
trip.
Amber Cheney, 1015 Galena Street, mother of one of the ballroom dance team members, voiced
her concerns regarding the approval process. Ms. Cheney felt the communication regarding the
approval process for the trip had been handled poorly. She understood the request had been
denied, with no reason given, by the administration before it even had the opportunity to come
before the board. Ms. Cheney was concerned the administration might be setting a precedent for
future travel and wanted to be certain policies were administered fairly.
Amber Cagwin, 999 Coppet St, mother of one of the ballroom dance team members, made the
point the Lathrop Ballroom Dance group was like any other team, if one member was removed
from the team, it affected the entire team. Ms. Cagwin asked the board to take that into
consideration when making their decision.
Board members had several questions regarding the travel request including the authority of
chaperones, the reasoning behind the administration’s initial denial, and the administration’s
request for sending an additional administrator, considering the team already had 11 chaperones
traveling. Dr. Gaborik stated sending an additional administrator was a bigger picture issue. In
order to provide the level of supervision needed when middle school and high school students
traveled together, the administration wanted a middle school administrator to accompany the
group. In the past, although not with the Lathrop Ballroom Dance group, when middle school
students traveled with high school students, there had been issues. Going forward, Dr. Gaborik
anticipated both middle school and high school administrators would be sent as chaperones when
middle and high school students traveled together. Board members understood the
administration’s intent, but felt this specific trip probably did not require an additional administrator.
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Travel Request: Lathrop Ballroom Dance Team Middle School (continued)
Dan Schmidt, assistant superintendent of secondary education, explained the trip had initially
been denied because students would be missing three days of instruction.
HULL MOVED, O’BRIEN SECONDED, TO AMEND THE MAIN MOTION TO
STRIKE THE LANGUAGE, “WITH ADMINISTRATOR COSTS PAID BY THE
DISTRICT” ELIMINATING THE NEED FOR AN ADDITIONAL ADMINISTRATOR
TO TRAVEL WITH THE LATHROP BALLROOM DANCE TEAM.
Board Questions/Comments on the Amendment
It was clarified, that although the administration anticipated sending both a middle school and
high school administrator when middle school and high school students traveled together in the
future, the amendment would not require the additional administrator for this particular trip.
The board voted on the amendment.
AMENDMENT CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY BY ROLL CALL VOTE. 5 AYES
Board Questions/Comments on the Main Motion as Amended
Board members thought additional discussion may be needed regarding the issue and suggested
the policies regarding the issue go before the Policy Review Committee; it was suggested the
need for an additional administrator might not be warranted in all cases. Board members
expressed concern with the communication process and delay in approving the trip. They hoped
the students had a great time on their trip.
The board voted on the main motion as amended.
MAIN MOTION AS AMENDED CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY BY ROLL CALL VOTE. 5 AYES
(LAMBERT, RICE, HULL, O’BRIEN, GENTRY)
Annual Audit Report [1:47:11]
The school district’s Fiscal Year 2014-15 Financial Statement Audit was complete and presented
to the school board.
LAMBERT MOVED, HULL SECONDED, TO APPROVE THE FY 2014-15
FINANCIAL STATEMENT AND AUDITOR’S REPORT.
Colleen Fitzgerald, director of accounting services, and Mike Cook, senior consultant with Cook
& Haugeberg CPAs, presented a brief overview of the audit report. The school district was once
again awarded the Government Finance Officers Association Certificate of Achievement for
Excellence in Financial Reporting and the Association of School Business Officials International
Certificate of Excellence in Financial Reporting for the June 30, 2014 financial statements. The
district had obtained the awards for the past several years.
The audit of the financial statements did not identify any deficiencies in internal control that were
considered to be material weaknesses. The audit did note a potential area of improvement
regarding other matters involving the district’s systems of internal control and their operation.
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Annual Audit Report (continued)
Public Comments
None
The board asked Ms. Fitzgerald and Mr. Cook to report on the area of improvement needed and
any progress made regarding last year’s recommendations.
Current Recommendation
Risk Information: The district did not regularly receive information regarding new or ongoing
insurance related claims filed against the district. This situation limited the district from being able
to effectively manage and possibly mitigate potential risk claims, and created difficulty in
monitoring contingency costs timely throughout the fiscal year. The auditors encouraged the
district to work with risk management in order to determine the most effective way to communicate
the information in a timely manner and in accordance with HIPAA requirements.
Previous Year Recommendations
Personnel File Documentation: In 2012, the audit found instances where W-4 documentation was
missing. It did not identify any missing W-4 information while performing the 2014 audit; however,
while performing 2015 audit procedures, in two files selected for additional test work, that
information was found to be incomplete. The auditors continued to recommend completed W-4
documentation should be obtained and maintained in each employee’s payroll file.
Year End Encumbrances: During the audit, it was once again noted there were open purchase
orders that should have been closed during the district’s year-end procedures. The auditors
suggested the district’s closing procedures include a thorough review of long outstanding open
purchase orders and follow-up discussions with the corresponding departments to determine
whether or not open purchase orders were for items still needed and not yet received.
Cash Handling Procedures: It was noted administrative secretaries at the schools were not
notified when there were NSF checks, which could result in incorrect recording of student
payments. The auditors suggested the district monitor and continue to improve the process of
notification to schools when NSF payments were identified.
Board members thanked Ms. Fitzgerald, Mr. Cook, and their staffs for all their work and
assistance.
Resolution 2016-09: Honoring Black History Month [2:01:37]
School Board Resolution 2016-09 honored Black History Month and proclaimed February 2016
Black History Month for cultural celebrations and activities throughout the district, throughout the
year.
HULL MOVED, O’BRIEN SECONDED, TO APPROVE RESOLUTION 2016-09:
HONORING BLACK HISTORY MONTH.
Mr. O’Brien read the resolution for the public record.
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Resolution 2016-09: Honoring Black History Month (continued)
Public Comments
None
Board members expressed their support for the resolution and shared information about civil
rights and several events taking place throughout the community in honor of Black History Month
and Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day.
(HULL, O’BRIEN, LAMBERT, RICE, GENTRY)
Resolution 2016-10: Honoring Elizabeth Peratrovich Day [2:08:10]
School Board Resolution 2016-10 honored Elizabeth Peratrovich Day and proclaimed February
16, 2016, Elizabeth Peratrovich Day for studying her life and commitment to the ideals of civil
rights and nondiscrimination, on an ongoing basis.
O’BRIEN MOVED, LAMBERT SECONDED, TO APPROVE RESOLUTION 201610: HONORING ELIZABETH PERATROVICH DAY.
Mrs. Hull read the resolution for the public record.
Public Comments
None
Board members expressed their support for the resolution and the importance of continuing the
recognition throughout the year.
Resolution 2016-11: In Support of a State Fiscal Plan to Resolve the State Budget Gap [2:13:28]
School Board Resolution 2016-11 supported a state fiscal plan to resolve the state budget gap.
Core Value/Goal: Student-Centered: Center everything we do on the student and student
learning.
LAMBERT MOVED, HULL SECONDED, TO APPROVE RESOLUTION 2016-11:
IN SUPPORT OF A STATE FISCAL PLAN TO RESOLVE THE STATE BUDGET
GAP.
Mrs. Lambert read the resolution for the public record.
Public Comments
None
It was noted the Fairbanks Chamber of Commerce passed a similar resolution on August 24,
2015. The chamber’s resolution’s recognized a long-term sustainable fiscal plan could not be
accomplished without considering other revenue sources, such as the use of Permanent Fund
Earnings.
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Resolution 2016-11: In Support of a State Fiscal Plan to Resolve the State Budget
(continued)
O’BRIEN MOVED, HULL SECONDED, TO AMEND THE RESOLUTION TO ADD
THE LANGUAGE, “BY CONSIDERING OTHER REVENUE SOURCES, SUCH AS
THE USE OF THE PERMANENT FUND EARNINGS RESERVE” AS THE LAST
LINE OF THE RESOLUTION.
Public Comments on Amendment #1
None
Board Questions/Comments on Amendment #1
It was noted the use of the Permanent Fund Earnings was an important issue facing the
legislature.
The board voted on the first amendment.
AMENDMENT ONE CARRIED BY ROLL CALL VOTE. 4 AYES; 1 NAY
(AYES: LAMBERT, HULL, O’BRIEN, GENTRY) (NAY: RICE)
Board members asked about the state’s budget deficit. Lisa Pearce, chief financial officer,
explained the deficit in the resolution aligned with original information from the state in June, but
believed it had since been changed to $3.5 billion.
HULL MOVED, NO SECOND RECORDED, TO AMEND THE RESOLUTION IN
SEVERAL PLACES: 1) IN THE FIRST WHEREAS, TO STRIKE THE FIGURE OF
$3 BILLION AND REPLACE IT WITH $3.5 BILLION; 2) IN THE FIRST WHEREAS,
TO STRIKE THE WORD “PRECIPITATE” IN THE SECOND SENTENCE AND
REPLACE IT WITH “FORCE”; 3) IN THE FIRST WHEREAS, TO ADD THE WORD
“ALASKA’S” IN THE THIRD SENTENCE BEFORE “CHILDREN”; 4) IN THE
SECOND WHEREAS, TO STRIKE THE LANGUAGE “IN ADDITION TO
FUNDING A WIDE RANGE OF SERVICES” IN THE SECOND SENTENCE; AND
5) IN THE SEVENTH WHEREAS, STRIKE THE LANGUAGE “DOING NOTHING
SIGNIFICANT ABOUT THE BUDGET GAP THIS YEAR IS NOT AN
ACCEPTABLE OPTION” AND REPLACE IT WITH, “POSTPONING ACTION TO
CLOSE THE BUDGET GAP TO FUTURE YEARS PLACES THE STATE AT
GREATER PERIL.”
Vice President Gentry asked for and heard no objection to combining all amendments into one
motion.
Public Comments on Amendment #2
None
Board Questions/Comments on Amendment #2
Mrs. Hull spoke to the amendment.
The board voted on the second amendment.
AMENDMENT TWO CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY BY ROLL CALL VOTE. 5 AYES
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Resolution 2016-11: In Support of a State Fiscal Plan to Resolve the State Budget
(continued)
The board voted on the main motion as amended.
MAIN MOTION AS AMENDED CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY BY ROLL CALL VOTE. 5 AYES
Approval to Continue to Explore the Feasibility of Transitioning Multiple Schools from a K6 to a K-8 Model [2:26:43]
At the school board’s November 30, 2015 work session on K-8 and high school options, the board
expressed support for the administration to continue research and planning for a change from the
current model to one that included multiple K-8 schools with a target transition date of fall 2017.
Core Value/Goal: Personalize Learning: Provide students with options to meet their needs and
achieve academic success.
LAMBERT MOVED, O’BRIEN SECONDED, TO DIRECT THE ADMINISTRATION
TO CONTINUE TO EXPLORE THE FEASIBILITY OF TRANSITIONING
MULTIPLE SCHOOLS FROM A K-6 TO A K-8 MODEL.
Dr. Gaborik reminded board members of the strategic plan goal of personalized learning. At the
November work session, the administration presented an update from the K-8 Options Work
Group. During fall 2015, the work group made significant progress researching the possibility of
shifting from the current K-6/middle school model toward multiple K-8 schools districtwide. The
administration conducted a survey on the matter and had already received approximately 1400
responses. Information from the survey would be used to inform the work group. Dr. Gaborik
stressed no decisions had yet been made. If the decision was eventually made to move to a K-8
option, parents would have the choice to have their students attend the K-8 model or remain in a
middle school option.
The administration clarified it was seeking to formalize the board’s direction from the work
session. If the motion was approved, the administration would continue to research the feasibility
of offering a K-8 option. The intent of the K-8 work group was to consider all the input received
and all available options such as full-day kindergarten, magnet school models, etc. The
information would be provided to the board at a later date for their consideration. The decision
was not to be made at the present time. After all the input was gathered and considered, the
board could decide to go with a K-8 model, a magnet school model, or something else. Dr. Gaborik
noted a magnet school would most likely require boundary changes, where a K-8 model might
not require boundary changes.
Public Comments
Carri Forbes, 607 Old Steese Highway, district parent, voiced her concern that parental choices
would be limited if the district moved to all K-8 schools. Ms. Forbes would like her children to
attend a middle school model; a K-8 model would need a lot of structure before she might be
convinced to send her children to a K-8 school. She questioned busing options and availabitlity
for families who elected to not to participate in the K-8 schools. In speaking to teachers, Ms.
Forbes did not think teachers were interested in teaching K-8.
Frida Shroyer, 1635 Becker Ridge Road, Tanana Middle School teacher, was aware of the current
financial climate and understood difficult financial decisions had to be made, but did not believe
moving to a districtwide K-8 model was in the best interest of students. Ms. Shroyer noted the
early teens were difficult years for many students and they needed middle school to prepare for
success in high school. Middle school offered students changing classes, multiple teachers, and
content specific teachers.
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January 19, 2016
Approval to Continue to Explore the Feasibility of Transitioning Multiple Schools from a K6 to a K-8 Model (continued)
The district had taken positive steps to increase rigor throughout the curriculum and Ms. Shroyer
did not see how the elementary schools would have enough room for the number of content
teachers needed to prepare students for high school and beyond. Middle school was needed to
meet the unique needs of middle school students.
At 9:50 p.m.
HULL MOVED, RICE SECONDED TO SUSPEND THE RULES AND CONTINUE
THE MEETING TO 10:30 P.M.
Vice President Gentry asked for and received no objection and continued the meeting.
Kristina Schmitt, 505 Herning Road, speaking as a parent, community member, and Tanana
Middle School teacher, believed the movement towards a K-8 model was a step backwards in
education. The district’s current middle school model offered a plethora of resources and great
teachers. Research showed students who attended a middle school model transitioned more
successfully to high school than students who transitioned from a K-8 model. Ms. Schmitt spoke
to the advantages offered to students in traditional middle school settings. While the district had
successful K-8 schools, they were program and theme specific and reproducing the same setting
was not always feasible, as it would put a strain on the district’s already taxed budget and financial
woes. Ms. Schmitt asked the board to consider the community’s interest as a whole, not just those
who had children in the district.
Pepper McFarland, PO Box 71517, Tanana Middle School teacher, spoke to the opportunities
students would miss if they did not attend a traditional middle school model. Ms. McFarland was
passionate about the opportunities available to middle school students and what they would miss
in a K-8 model, such as preparing for high school, practicing with lockers, changing classes,
learning from different teachers with different expectations, prioritizing homework and time
management, electives, experiencing a diverse population, physical education in large gyms,
competitive sports – all things they would not be able to experience in a K-8 model and prior to
high school. Ms. McFarland asked the board to consider what students would miss if they did not
attend a traditional middle school model.
Jennifer Luke, 412 Baranof, a long-time foster parent, had seen education lacking in the children
in her home. Ms. Luke recognized the importance of full-day kindergarten. As foster parents, her
family had gotten special permission to pay for private kindergarten, so the children would be able
to attend a full-day kindergarten program. Ms. Luke was a huge supporter of full-day kindergarten;
she had seen a huge change with her children in full-day classes. Kindergarten was an important
stepping stone in the elementary education program. She asked the board to consider full-day
kindergarten. Ms. Luke also recognized the support and teaching staff at Hunter Elementary
School – they were incredibly awesome and she thanked them for their assistance and genuine
caring for her and her children.
Cindy Bachert, 511 Glacier Avenue, Tanana nurse, spoke to her long-time experience as a nurse
and how she had worked to show students what she did as a school nurse. Ms. Bachert worked
with student teacher aides in the nurse’s office to show them how math and school applied to
real-life jobs. Over the years she had received requests for reference letters from students who
had gone on to successful careers as nurses and physicians. She targeted students who did not
want to be in school – to try to show them the relevance of education and motivate them to stay
in school. Ms. Bachert spoke to the board about a rumor she had heard about the district moving
to a program where there would be one nurse to six schools; she wanted the board to know she
could not do her job if that was the case.
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January 19, 2016
Linda Cozzini-McKirgan, 1364 Opportunity Way, Tanana Middle School teacher, asked the board
to consider the transition into adulthood with middle school, which was a concern she had with
the K-8 model. There were middle school students who were taking care of siblings and parents,
and who had jobs. The middle school was designed for young adults and their transition to
adulthood; elementary schools were not equipped for young adults. Ms. Cozzini-McKirgan
questioned if the elementary schools were prepared for young adults and had the space
necessary for music rooms, art rooms, various computer labs, science labs, woodshop, and family
and other consumer science courses. She liked the idea of a K-8 model if the model could
accommodate the adult side of learning. Ms. Cozzini-McKirgan asked the board to consider the
transition to adulthood.
Kindi Lesley, PO Box 73974, elementary band teacher at Hunter, Ladd, and Anne Wien
Elementary Schools, had some red flags about moving to a K-8 model. In looking through the
agenda, Ms. Lesley repeatedly saw language regarding what was best for kids. She asked the
board as they continued researching and looking into a K-8 model to do what was best for kids
and their development. She believed change might be necessary, but not all change was
beneficial and just because something was feasible did not mean it was better. Ms. Lesley noted
that K-8 and magnet school models required a higher level of parental involvement in order to
work. Expecting all schools to have that same level of parental involvement was setting the school
up for failure. She also noted full-day kindergarten could be offered without moving to a K-8 model.
Ms. Lesley suggested that rather than utilizing extra rooms at the elementary schools for middle
school students to utilize them to offer full-day kindergarten. She appreciated the board thinking
outside the box, but asked that a K-8 model not be their only option.
Courtney Wappett, PO Box 10585, parent of four district students, appreciated the board’s work
and efforts to make a better community. Ms. Wappett voiced her support for Tanana Middle
School; it provided a rich quality learning environment for youth. The school had provided an
environment that allowed her son to grow and flourish from the extra opportunities it offered. The
school prepared students to go on to high school. Ms. Wappett appreciated the teachers at
Tanana and what they were doing to support and prepare students.
Board members thanked everyone for their comments and input. Board members noted that up
to the evening’s testimony, most of the feedback and comments they had heard were positive
and supported the K-8 option. They appreciated the testimony.
The board’s work had always been about what was best for students. It was about providing
options and increasing opportunities and choices for students and families. Board members would
not support change that was not in the best interest of students and their learning and
development. Board members encouraged people to continue to submit their input and take the
survey.
Board members voiced their support for the motion directing the administration to continue their
research and review of K-8 and other options. Some concern was voiced regarding the class
sizes of the full-day kindergarten pilot. The board appreciated the administration’s approach to
researching K-8 models, magnet schools, and other options.
After the input was compiled and the work group completed its work, the administration
anticipated bringing back recommendations for the board’s consideration. The board would then
consider the input and administration’s recommendations in making their decisions.
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January 19, 2016
At 10:28 p.m.
RICE MOVED, HULL SECONDED TO SUSPEND THE RULES AND CONTINUE
THE MEETING TO 11:00 P.M.
Vice President Gentry asked for and received no objection and continued the meeting.
INFORMATION AND REPORTS
Superintendent Report [3:22:43]
Superintendent Dr. Gaborik had Dave Norum, executive director of facilities management, provide
the board with an overview of how the district managed snow removal/parking lot plowing.
Dr. Gaborik announced the administration had moved the mailroom from the administrative center
to the warehouse. There were no staffing changes associated with the move.
Board members appreciated the review and the work of the snow removal crews.
An update on the district’s Internet/website filters was requested. Dr. Gaborik would have an
update at the next meeting.
Enrollment and Ethnicity Report [3:32:10]
Janet Cobb, executive director of technology, and Dr. Ellis Ott, research associate and
accountability coordinator, presented the Enrollment and Ethnicity Report. Dr. Ott reviewed the
multi-race reporting which allowed information to be represented accurately and respected the
district’s great diversity. The report was based on the enrollment as of October 1, 2015, and
included the comparison groups under the normal process for reporting and Dr. Ott’s multi-ethnic
reporting process.
PUBLIC COMMENTS
None
BOARD QUESTIONS/COMMENTS
Board members appreciated Dr. Ott’s work on developing the new, more accurate reporting and
noted the state was taking Dr. Ott’s process under consideration.
BOARD AND SUPERINTENDENT COMMENTS & COMMITTEE REPORTS [3:49:22]
Mrs. Hull reported on the Parent Engagement Committee (PEC). She was excited about the
committee and its work. The next Parent Engagement Committee meeting was scheduled for
February 11, 2016.
Page 18 of 19
January 19, 2016
BOARD AND SUPERINTENDENT COMMENTS & COMMITTEE REPORTS (continued)
Mrs. Lambert announced the next Citizen Budget Review Committee (CBRC) meeting was
scheduled for February 4, 2016 at 5:30 p.m. Dr. Gaborik would be presenting the administration’s
2016-2017 Proposed Budget to the school board on February 1, 2016.
Mr. O’Brien thanked Ms. Gallaway at West Valley High School for the invitation to judge the We
the People event, which was a fantastic experience. He also thanked Ben Eielson High School
for hosting him for a school visit. The school reported a board member hadn’t been to their school
in 10 years. He encouraged board members to visit the school. Mr. O’Brien thanked the North
Pole High School students for the food – it was fantastic, especially with the length of the meeting.
He announced the Policy Review Committee (PRC) would be meeting on Monday, January 25,
2016 at 5:00 p.m. Mr. O’Brien asked the administration to continue their work on the microphones,
especially at the public speaking booth, as it had cut-out throughout the meeting.
Mr. Rizk thanked everyone for attending the meeting. It was great to see all the student and staff
recognition. He announced the Regional Student Council would be meeting the next day at 11:00
a.m.; they had a full agenda, including the valedictorian/salutatorian process. Mr. Rizk felt
obligated to bring up the issue of lunch detentions. There were teachers who were giving lunch
detention for not doing homework. He pointed out, some students were making conscious
decisions not to do the homework in some classes, as they had to prioritize their work and other
obligations. Mr. Rizk suggested a possible future discussion on lunch detentions; he didn’t realize
they were still being given to students. He informed the board of an issue raised at the last
Regional Student Council meeting regarding transgender students’ involvement in athletic
activities; the issue had been raised at the statewide Alaska School Activities Association (ASAA)
level. He described the discussion at the Regional Student Council meeting as a fiery discussion,
as there were legitimate concerns and legitimate discussions to be had.
On behalf of the entire board, Vice President Gentry congratulated all the student and staff
awardees and thanked the North Pole High School Orchestra for their performance and
Ms. Mingo and her students for the spotlight and delicious food. She thanked everyone for their
testimony and comments throughout the meeting; it was important for board members to hear
from students, parents, and community members. She also thanked the staff for their reports and
presentations.
Dr. Gaborik explained staff had been and would continue to work on the board room’s sound
system until all the issues were corrected.
The meeting adjourned at 11:01 p.m.
Submitted by Sharon Tuttle, executive assistant to the Board of Education.
Page 19 of 19
January 19, 2016
BOARD OF EDUCATION
FAIRBANKS, ALASKA
Special Meeting
MINUTES
February 1, 2016
President Haas called the meeting to order at 5:31 p.m. in the boardroom of the FNSBSD
Administrative Center at 520 Fifth Avenue. The special meeting was called to discuss a student
discipline matter and for discussion regarding the superintendent’s mid-year performance review.
President Haas read the district’s mission statement: “Our mission is to provide an excellent, equitable
education in a safe, supportive environment so all students will succeed and contribute to a diverse
and changing society.”
Present:
Sue Hull, Member
Absent:
Sean Rice, Member
Staff Present:
Dr. Karen Gaborik, Superintendent
Sandra Kowalski, Assistant Superintendent of Elementary Education
Sharon Tuttle, Executive Assistant to the School Board
Public Testimony – limited to items on the agenda only [0:00:46]
President Haas called for public testimony. Hearing none, testimony was closed.
Student Discipline
Executive Session for Student Discipline [0:00:53]
An executive session was called to hear a student discipline matter.
HULL MOVED, GENTRY SECONDED, TO CONVENE IN EXECUTIVE SESSION
WITH THE SUPERINTENDENT, ASSISTANT SUPERINTENDENT, AND
HEARING OFFICER TO HEAR A STUDENT DISCIPLINE MATTER THAT
COULD TEND TO PREJUDICE THE REPUTATION AND CHARACTER OF
ANY PERSON, PROVIDED THE PERSON MAY REQUEST A PUBLIC
DISCUSSION; AND MATTERS WHICH BY LAW, MUNICIPAL CHARTER, OR
ORDINANCE ARE REQUIRED TO BE CONFIDENTIAL.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY BY VOICE CONSENT OF SIX MEMBERS
(HULL, DOMINIQUE, O’BRIEN, LAMBERT, GENTRY, HAAS)
The board convened to executive session at 5:32 p.m.
The executive session recessed at 5:35 p.m. [0:01:17]
Special Meeting Minutes
1 of 2
February 1, 2016
Student Discipline [0:01:25]
LAMBERT MOVED, HULL SECONDED, TO
PLACE STUDENT 02-01-16-01 ON A LONG-TERM SUSPENSION FOR
FORTY-FIVE (45) SCHOOL DAYS; FURTHER, STUDENT SHOULD
ENROLL IN THE SMART PROGRAM; STUDENT MUST OBTAIN A
THREAT
ASSESSMENT
FROM
A
DISTRICT-APPROVED
ASSESSMENT PROVIDER PRIOR TO READMISSION TO DISTRICT
SCHOOLS AND SHOULD COMPLY WITH ANY RECOMMENDATIONS
AND/OR REQUIREMENTS OF THE ASSESSMENT; AND STUDENT
MAY BE ELIGIBLE TO RETURN TO SCHOOL ON MARCH 21, 2016.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY BY VOICE VOTE. 6 AYES
Superintendent Mid-Year Performance Discussion [0:01:57]
HULL MOVED, GENTRY SECONDED, TO RECONVENE IN EXECUTIVE SESSION
FOR AN INFORMAL EVALUATION DISCUSSION WITH THE SUPERINTENDENT
REGARDING SUBJECTS THAT COULD TEND TO PREJUDICE HER REPUTATION
AND CHARACTER, PROVIDED SHE MAY REQUEST A PUBLIC DISCUSSION.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY BY VOICE CONSENT OF SIX MEMBERS
The board reconvened to executive session at 5:36 p.m.
The executive session adjourned at 6:41 p.m. [0:02:22]
Board Comments/Discussion [0:02:30]
None
Submitted by Sharon Tuttle, executive assistant to the school board.
Special Meeting Minutes
2 of 2
February 1, 2016
BOARD OF EDUCATION
FAIRBANKS, ALASKA
Work Session
MINUTES
February 1, 2016
President Haas called the work session to order at 6:46 p.m. in the board room of the FNSBSD
Administrative Center at 520 Fifth Avenue. The work session was called for the administration’s
presentation of the 2016-17 Proposed Budget to the school board.
President Haas read the district’s mission statement: “Our mission is to provide an excellent, equitable
education in a safe, supportive environment so all students will succeed and contribute to a diverse
and changing society.”
Absent:
Sean Rice, Member
Present:
Sue Hull, Member
Staff Present:
Dr. Karen Gaborik, Superintendent of Schools
Lisa Pearce, Chief Financial Officer
Sandy Kowalski, Assistant Superintendent of Elementary Education
Traci Gatewood, Executive Director of Human Resources
Kathie Wassmann, Executive Director of Special Education
Dave Norum, Executive Director of Facilities Maintenance
Janet Cobb, Executive Director of Technology
Melanie Hadaway, Executive Director of Curriculum & Instruction
Sharice Walker, Director of Public Relations
Sharon Tuttle, Executive Assistant to the Board
Administration’s Presentation of 2016-2017 Proposed Budget [0:00:41]
Superintendent Dr. Karen Gaborik and Lisa Pearce, chief financial officer, presented the
administration’s 2016-2017 Proposed Budget. The proposed budget reflected the administration’s
best effort to present a spending plan that addressed the substantial budget challenges facing the
district.
Ms. Pearce’s presentation provided the board with:



Overview of 2015-2016 Approved Budget
o Budget Cuts of $8,674,920 (39.4 FTE) or -3.53%
 Borough Assembly approved additional local contribution of $4.0 million
Summary of Spring 2016 Alaska State Legislature activity
Overview of the Administration’s 2016-17 Proposed Budget
o Governor’s Proposed Budget included $50 increase to the BSA that was passed in
HB278 (2014)
Work Session Minutes
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February 1, 2016
Administration’s Presentation of 2016-2017 Proposed Budget (continued)
The district’s proposed budget was based on an estimated revenue of $209,290,969 in the Operating
Fund, an increase of $3,543,821, or 1.7 percent. The proposed budget was based on a small increase
in projected enrollment, as well as an increase of $50 to the Base Student Allocation (BSA), as
presented in Governor Walker’s FY17 Proposed Budget. It also anticipated a small increase in federal
impact aid due to a slightly higher number of projected federally connected students. The proposed
budget included a slight reduction in fund balance from the prior year allocation required to balance
the presented 2016-17 Proposed Budget.
Revenue Outlook
The presentation focused on the district’s Operating Fund. The Operating Fund funding sources were
comprised of local, state, and federal revenues, in addition to the use of available fund balance.
2016-17
Proposed
Budget
Revenue source
% of
Budget
Local Contribution
$
55,369,000
26.5%
Other Local Revenues
$
1,067,000
0.4%
137,301,353
65.8%
13,732,513
6.4%
1,821,103
0.9%
209,290,969
100.0%
State Revenues
Federal Revenues
Use of Fund Balance
Total Estimated 2016-17
Revenue
$
Expenditure Outlook
The goal of the administration in the Proposed Budget was to provide the same or increased level of
services for students as existed in the prior year. Administration was also focused on the Strategic
Plan adopted by the school board, and how to incorporate its objective into an unknown level of
resources. A maintenance level of services budget started with the previous year’s budget with
additions and reductions to staffing and other costs based on projected changes in enrollments, benefit
costs, negotiated agreements, and other inflationary changes to existing, desired, or mandated
programs. Approximately 86.5 percent of the district’s operating budget was allocated toward
personnel costs. Negotiated wages, and specifically, increasing health benefit costs made up a
substantial portion of the district’s operating fund costs. The 2016-17 Proposed Budget included no
step movement, nor any other increase for employee groups. The proposed budget did include an
increase of 2 percent in the health insurance contribution rate in anticipation of trend increases.
Expense Object
Salaries
Benefits
Contractual
Supplies
Equipment & Other
Personnel
Non-Personnel
$
$
$
$
$
$
Operating Fund
110,716,136
70,374,594
17,931,888
8,161,116
2,107,235
209,290,969
$
$
$
181,090,730
28,200,239
209,290,969
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February 1, 2016
2016-17 Proposed Budget Overview









Projected Enrollment – 13,821 (up 161 from FY16)
Static Local Funding Level ($55,639,000 + $1,067,000)
BSA $5930 as per Governor’s Budget (up $50 from FY16)
Increase in Impact Aid based on identified students 2016 Application (estimate 4% increase from FY16)
Slightly reduced Fund Balance Contribution
No Current Salary Adjustments
Increase Health Insurance rate by 2%
Anticipated Transportation Subsidy
Unresolved Issues
o Legislative Outcomes – State Revenue Challenge
o Local Contribution TBD – Borough Commitment (April/May)
o FEA, ESSA, FPA Negotiations
o Transportation Contract (final stage of negotiations)
Dr. Gaborik’s presentation included:

Highlights of the 2016-2017 Proposed Budget
o
o
o
o
o
o
Updated Organizational Chart (curriculum, personalized learning, technology, grants)
District Vision (new section in budget book)
Overview of FY2016-2017 Proposed Budget Adjustments
 Status quo target class sizes
 6 additional teachers to meet increased enrollment needs
 Funds to lease new teacher laptops
 5 school technology specialists to provide direct technology infrastructure and
equipment support to buildings
 5 certified teachers to support eLearning Labs at each of our high schools
 5 ChromeBook carts to support eLearning labs at those high schools
 1 technology network manager
 4 roving custodians to provide weekend coverage at our schools and to fill
custodian vacancies during the week
 1 assistant benefit specialist to meet the dramatic increase in employee
ADAAA/FMLA and AFLA claims
 1 Crisis Prevention Intervention Trainer to meet the legislative requirements of
HB44
 1 part-time teacher for SMART
 The reduction of 1 behavior intervention aide at SMART
 The reduction of 1 project and grounds manager
 The reduction of 2 instructional technology teachers
 The reduction of 1 Golden Heart Academy teacher
 The reduction of 5 RTI transition facilitators
Stakeholder Input (Citizen Budget Review Committee (CBRC), school principals, school staff)
FY15-16 Approved-Revised Budget Adjustments
Partial List of Budget Actions Over Five Years
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Board member questions and discussions included the timing of working on the budget – whether to
begin to consider possible reductions or wait until funding had been determined. Key legislators had
been talking that education would not go untouched and board members debated the pros and cons
of developing a possible cut list considering the impact on staff, programs, and the community versus
waiting until the board had concrete numbers. Board members wanted to be certain the public had
time and the opportunity to weigh in regarding possible reductions and suggested holding budget
meetings prior to spring break and the budget going to the borough. The district’s budget was due to
the borough by April 1.
President Haas would work on developing a schedule of board budget work sessions and public
hearings.
Submitted by Sharon Tuttle, executive assistant to the Board of Education
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Revised by Administration: April 2015, October 2015
Adopted by School Board: June 4, 2013
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