1. CALL TO ORDER

The Regular Meeting of The Lake and Peninsula School Board was called to order by Board
President George Hornberger, at 8:30 AM.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE-The Pledge of Allegiance was recited.

2. ROLL CALL

Roll Call: Sue Evanoff, Patty Alsworth, Bernadette Andrew, Austin Shangin, Gerda Kosbruk, Rebecca Jensen and George Hornberger were all present.

3. INTRODUCTION OF VISITORS

Staff and Students present: Steve Atwater, Superintendent; Sherry Webster, Board Secretary; Alex Trout, Administrator; Laura Hylton, Business Manager; Lee Webster, Special Education Administrator; Vince Webster, Facilities & Maintenance; Adam Mokelke, Principal and Ty Mase, Administrator.

4. APPROVAL OF CONSENT AGENDA

a. Previous Minutes: February 26^th and January 31^st, 2008 MOTION: Moved Jensen, Second Andrew to approve minutes as presented. DISCUSSION: Motion is for both sets of minutes. VOTE: Voice vote; all in favor, motion approved.

b. Check Registers Read by Hornberger:

Check Registers for Payroll 2-6-08 to 3-5-08 36327 to 36477

Check Registers for General 1-29-08 to 3-20-08 75071 to 75645 MOTION: Moved Andrew, Second Evanoff, to approve Check Registers. DISCUSSION: None. VOTE: Voice vote; all in favor, motion approved.

5. ORDERING OF AGENDA

MOTION: Moved Kosbruk, Second Jensen to approve agenda with changes. DISCUSSION: Atwater noted changes to the agenda.

Added the following:

6. COMMUNICATIONS

a. General-Correspondence –Review of Atwater’s letter to: Senator Gary Stevens in support of Senate Bill 285, concerning the issue of school improvement and how the state can best offer assistance to struggling schools which have low academic performance.

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6. COMMUNICATIONS

b. LSAC minutes

LOCATION DATE OF MEETING

1. Chignik Bay

2. Chignik Lagoon

3. Chignik Lake 2-6-08 & 3-3-08

4. Egegik

5. Igiugig

6. Ivanof Bay closed until future notice

7. Kokhanok

8. Levelock 2-27-08

9. Newhalen 2-13-08 & 2-19-08

10. Nondalton

11. Pedro Bay

12. Perryville 11-12-07 & 2-5-08

13. Pilot Point 1-14-08

14. Port Alsworth 2-5-08

15. Port Heiden

DISCUSSION:

Kosbruk asked when the district’s new internet services will go into affect. Hylton said the new company (DRS) will be sending people out next week to do some surveying on sites.

Site Reports were received from the following sites for March 2008:

Chignik Lake, Egegik, Kokhanok, Levelock, Newhalen, Pedro Bay, Perryville, Pilot Point, Port Alsworth and Port Heiden.

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7. DELEGATIONS

a. Lake and Peninsula Borough-No report at this time. Atwater was available for questions. Evanoff asked if there was any updated information from Naknek Electric Association regarding the geothermal energy. Atwater replied he has not heard any new information.

b.

LSAC-None

c.

Student-None

Principal-Adam Mokelke attended the meeting and gave an update on his three sites-Perryville, Chignik Bay and Pilot Point. At Perryville there is now two groups of students learning violin. One class was started and has now grown into two. Students and teachers are getting ready for the Science Fair and the SBA’s. The teaching team of Maryellen Dalberg and John Bock are doing a great job at Chignik Bay. The teaching staff at Pilot Point, Tim Myers and Ken Kuykendall, will be returning there next year. Mase added that the teacher reading group online is working very well for all of our teachers.

Teacher-None

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8. REPORTS

a. School Board Committee Reports- Lee Webster reported that March 31^st is the deadline for Linda Johnson Memorial Scholarships. Lee and Patty Alsworth are working together and they have 3 new applicants, 3 returning applicants and expect more as the deadline gets closer. The deadline for receiving the Pebble Project Scholarship is April 20^th, 2008. The District has received $10,000 from Pebble and has received no applications from students to date.

9. UNFINISHED BUSINESS

a.

Facilities/Maintenance Report –Vince Webster submitted a written report to the Board and was available for questions. Andrew wanted to know if the Igiugig vehicle will be fixed. Vince referred the question over to Atwater and Hylton for consideration.

b.

Technology Report –Kyle Ferguson did not attend the meeting but submitted a report on the following items: computer surplus updates, computer and server purchases, the E2T2 Grant which the district applied for and was awarded.

c.

Curriculum Report-Ty Mase was at the meeting and gave the Board an update on the January RISC Symposium, Six Traits Writing In-service, response to intervention and Andrew Pudewa Excellence in Writing Training.

d.

Special Education Report – Lee Webster attended the meeting and supplied the Board with a written report which covered the ASSEC conference which the sped staff attended, the Texas Computer Education Association conference, which Lee attended and a Linda Johnson Scholarship update. We had 52 students receiving special education services during the month of February. The AGS Early screening information has proven quite useful and is showing benefits for our preschooler in the rich language environment. The second year of screening shows a strong growth in language expression. The AGS grant has allowed us to get the screening kits at most all of our sites.

e.

Activities Report-Ty Mase gave an update on Battle of the Books, Close Up, Mix 3 Basketball, Boys and Girls District Basketball. Upcoming events: JR High AA Meet March 18^th -21^st HSGQE Phase March 20^th-22^nd HS AA Meet April 8^th-11th

f.

Standards Base Systems Updates- Steve Atwater submitted an update covering site improvement plans for the 2008-09 school year. The following are each sites plan: Chignik Bay-Increase SBA scores by 10% and promote 9% of students to pass levels in science and cultural awareness. Chignik Lagoon-Improve character skills by 80% as compared to last year. Chignik Lake-Increase the use of technology to improve academic performance. Chignik Lagoon-Increase math scores on SBA by 10%. Egegik-Improve scores on SBA by 10%. Igiugig-Improve students reading fluency and public speaking skills. Kokhanok-Increase the graduation rate by 20%. Levelock-Increase the graduation rate by 21%. Newhalen-Increase the graduation rate by 20%. Nondalton-Increase students engagement in academic classes. Pedro Bay- Improve SBA math scores by 20%. Perryville-Improve academic performance by increasing extended opportunities.

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Pilot Point-Increase academic performance through the development of good character traits.
Port Alsworth-Have 90% of students on grade level.
Port Heiden-Improve graduation rate by 50%.

*Break was called at 9:25 AM *Meeting was called back to order at 9:37 AM

g.

Financial – Laura Hylton was available for questions regarding current financial issues. She submitted a written report to the Board covering any and all budget updates since the last meeting. She was available for questions on the 2008-09 Budget that will be introduced later in the meeting.

h.

Shining Stars-Atwater read a list of those who were nominated for a Shining Star from our District for the months of December 2007 and January 2008. The following is the list: Kate Wedum, Newhalen Teacher; Christine Aleck, community member; Ed Lester, Kokhanok Teacher; Nilavena Subregional Staff, Iliamna; Sharon Delkitie, Kokhanok Community Member; Staci Anelon, Newhalen Teacher; Bill Cornell, Newhalen Teacher; Eunice Kalmakoff, Pilot Point Aide; Demetri Kalmakoff, Chignik Lake Student; Tonisha O’Domin, Chignik Lake Student; Cora Roberts, Chignik Lake Teacher; Manny Kalmakoff, Chignik Bay Aide; Meghan Mahoney, Perryville Teacher; Arthur Andreanoff, Perryville Student and Freddie Wassillie, Newhalen Student.

Congratulations go out to all of the recipients.

i. Other-None

10. NEW BUSINESS

a. Alaska Student Loan Nomination for 2008 of Shawna Gravelle MOTION: Moved by Kosbruk, Second Andrew, to approve Shawna Gravelle as the 2008 Nominee.

DISCUSSION: None VOTE: Voice vote; all in favor, motion approved.

b.

Tobacco Free Schools BP Sec. 8. (11) (Vote) MOTION: Moved by Kosbruk, Second Jensen, to approve Tobacco Free Schools BP Sec. 8. (11) DISCUSSION: Atwater said we need this Board Policy in place for the Tobacco Grant money. VOTE: Voice vote; all in favor, motion approved.

c.

Pedro Bay Secondary Students Trip to Hawaii in May 2008 MOTION: Moved by Alsworth, Second Andrew, to approve the Pedro Bay Student Trip to Hawaii.

DISCUSSION: None VOTE: Alsworth, yes; Kosbruk, yes; Evanoff, yes; Andrew, yes; Shangin, yes; Jensen, yes and Hornberger, yes.

Motion approved.

d. FY09 Budget Introduction

Hylton handed out the proposed budget for the coming year. Hylton said it was based on SB240 and HB 273 with an increase to intensive. The vote will be in April 2008 for the new budget.

No Action is needed at this time for this item.

e. Board Policy Update 8.01 Definition of School Property (1^st Reading)

No action needed at this time for this item. This is a policy is a financial requirement for keeping track of district property. Vote will be in April 2008.

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f.

Teachers Negotiated Agreement 2008-10 MOTION: Moved by Evanoff, Second Andrew, to approve Teachers Negotiated Agreement 2008-09. DISCUSSION: Atwater said this is a two year contract that when finished will put the agreement back on a three year cycle. VOTE: Voice vote; all in favor, motion approved.

g.

Igiugig High School Student Trip to Anchorage for the AkNOS Competition. MOTION: Moved by Kosbruk, Second Alsworth, to approve this trip for Igiugig Students. DISCUSSION: Atwater and Trout recommended approval of this trip VOTE: Voice vote; all in favor, motion approved.

11. PERSONNEL

a. Certified Contract Approval 07-08

None Certified Contract Approval 08-09

MOTION: Moved by Andrew, Second Shangin to approve contracts for 2008-09. DISCUSSION: Atwater recommended approval. VOTE: Alsworth, yes; Shangin, yes; Kosbruk, yes; Andrew, yes; Evanoff, yes; Jensen, yes and Hornberger, yes.

b. Certified Contract Adjustments 2007-08 Kristin Hathhorn 60,851. to 61,172.96 1-additional contract day. Natalie McBrayer 60,692.25 to 63,903.48 10-additional contract days. Glenda Egli 56,951.00 to 59,996.51 10-additional contract days.

Certified Contract Adjustments 2008-09 Regina Feliciano 63,438. to 60,438. Change in assignment no HT duties. Sara Erickson 56,464. to 59,464. Additional duties for HT. Rebecca McKennett 55,014. to 58,888. Additional Credits Mark Battaion 46,490. to 52,490. Additional HT duties Kristin Hathhorn 62,401. to 55,401. Change in assignment no HT duties.

MOTION: Moved by Jensen, Second Andrew, to approve contract adjustments for 07/08 & 08/09. DISCUSSION: Atwater recommended approval VOTE: Alsworth, yes; Shangin, yes; Kosbruk, yes; Andrew, yes; Evanoff, yes; Jensen, yes and Hornberger, yes.

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c. Certified Resignations Moon McCarley Nondalton Oakley Lowe District Office Andy Scheidermayer Chignik Lake Katy Jurney-Davey Perryville LaCrecia Griechen Pilot Point Alex Trout District Office Vince Webster District Office

MOTION: Moved by Alsworth, Second Andrew, to approve above resignations. DISCUSSION: Atwater thanked all of the above named people for their hard work and dedication to our district. Vince spoke to the Board and gave all praise to the maintenance staff, without which he could not have accomplished so much. This will be his last Board meeting as Facilities Coordinator. VOTE: Voice vote; all in favor, motion approved.

d. Other -None

)MOTION: Moved by Kosbruk, Second Shangin, to go into Executive Session at 10:09 AM DISCUSSION: None VOTE: Voice vote; all in favor, motion approved.

)MOTION: Moved by Jensen, Second Andrew, to return to regular meeting at 11:45 AM DISCUSSION: Hornberger-Decision of the new Superintendent was made.

*Break for Lunch from 11:46 to 12:30 PM

1. MISCELLANEOUS –None

2. SUPERINTENDENT’S REPORT

a.

Legislative Information-Atwater gave an update of all the legislation that is currently being looked at. HB 273 has passed the House and the Senate and is now on the Governor’s desk. This bill would mean that we would see a modest increase over our level of funding for next year. SB 285 grants DEED more authority to intervene in districts that are not making adequate yearly progress. Atwater supports the bill but feels districts need to have more input when writing the regulations. HB 386 calls for direct assistance to school districts to help pay for the spiraling energy costs. Due to our increase in energy cost, Atwater supports this bill but feels it will have a hard time passing because of other agencies also facing the same increase in costs.

b.

Grant Activity-Atwater gave an update on the following grants: School to Life, The Denali Commission Grant, The Alaska Native Education Grant and the Tobacco Cessation Grant. The Reading First Grant and the Alaska Native Education Grant funding ends for the district this year and with energy costs climbing we are going to need to seek out money from other sources.

c.

Goals for FY09- Since there will be a changing of the Superintendent for our district next year; Atwater did not feel it was appropriate for next years goals to be set before the new Superintendent comes onboard. Instead, all principals and district office administrators have identified key areas that need attention for next year. The teachers then took the list and provided

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1. Math-provide a better support system through aligned supplemental materials.

2. Change the District’s approach toward super seniors-provide stricter guidelines for what they can and can’t do.

3. Refine district assessments.

4. Provide more training and support for the instruction of intermediate readers.

5. Provide more training for the instructional aides.

d.

Hiring for FY09-Atwater listed the following vacancies for FY08-09, Perryville, elementary (2) Port Heiden, elementary; Kokhanok, secondary; Pedro Bay, elementary; Chignik Lagoon, Sped. Ty Mase will be attending the Pennsylvania Job Fair and Atwater will be attending the Job Fair at Portland.

e.

FY09 Staffing-Atwater gave a staffing update to the Board for next year. Chignik Bay will loose one teacher and Perryville will gain one teacher. Igiugig and Kokhanok will be getting an additional district wide specialist.

f.

Enrollment-Atwater gave the Board a projected enrollment for the upcoming year. He also provided a month-to-month graph for the current year showing the fluctuation of the current year enrollment.