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FAIRBANKS NORTH STAR BOROUGH SCHOOL DISTRICT
Tuesday, December 2, 2014
School District Administrative Center 520 Fifth Avenue
Approved 10-21-14
A. Diversity Adopt and implement a Diversity Action Plan.
B. Student Achievement
Implement new state assessments and graduation testing requirements.
Update the district-wide assessment system.
C. Instructional Innovation Explore the expansion of student learning opportunities.
D. Connections Between Parents, Community, Business, and Our Schools
Increase parent engagement in schools.
Increase business and agency partnerships.
Focus instruction and resources on areas of need, such as career and technical education, math and writing improvement, and the gender achievement gap.
Support class sizes that are conducive to learning.
Use data-supported decision making and annual school planning.
Provide educational options to families and students.
Increase communication with, and support for, and respect of students and families of diverse populations.
Invest in quality professional development to meet district goals.
Use technologies, including PowerSchool Premier, to enhance learning, monitor student progress, involve parents, enhance communication, and maintain efficient district operations.
Recruit, hire, and retain a diverse workforce with the talents and abilities to fulfill the district’s mission.
Maintain excellent school facilities and manage capital improvement projects.
Develop long-term sustainability of overall district operations.
OUR VISION… Excellence and Equity for All
OUR MISSION is to provide an excellent and equitable education in a safe, supportive environment so all students can become productive members of a diverse and changing society.
Student learning is at the center of everything we do. Respect for the diversity and dignity of all individuals and groups is essential. Provide a safe learning environment. Quality education requires highly motivated, skilled, supportive teachers, administrators, and support staff. High achievement evolves from high expectations and educational opportunities. Active partnerships with the family and community are essential to support successful student learning.
The Fairbanks North Star Borough Board of Education encourages the use of innovative and creative strategies and programs to attain these goals.
Regular Meeting 1 December 2, 2014
FAIRBANKS NORTH STAR BOROUGH SCHOOL DISTRICT B O A R D O F E D U C A T I O N
December 2, 2014 7:00 P.M. – REGULAR BOARD MEETING
Board Room - 520 Fifth Avenue School District Administrative Center
AGENDA A. PRELIMINARIES Reference Pages 1. Call to Order 2. Pledge of Allegiance 3. Music: Woodriver Jazz Band 4. Mission Statement 5. Roll Call 6. 2014 Outstanding Youth Group in Philanthropy Award 3 7. 2014 ASAA First National Bowl Small Schools State Football Champions 3 & 13 8. ESP of the Month 3 9. Alaska Association of Career Technical Education 2014-15 Business Technology Teacher of the Year 4 10. Alaska Association of Career Technical Education 2014-15 Career Guidance Award 4 11. National Association of Secondary School Principals 2014 Alaska State Principal of the Year 4 12. Staff Introductions 4 B. AGENDA 1. Adoption of the Agenda 4 2. Presentation on Agenda Items 4 C. PUBLIC COMMENTS ON NONAGENDA ITEMS D. ACTION ITEMS – OLD BUSINESS 1. Policy 170: Tobacco and Nicotine-Free School District (Second Reading) 5 & 14-15 2. Policy 537: Tobacco-Free Premises (Second Reading) 5 & 16 3. Policy 1049.3: Tobacco or Nicotine Violations (Second Reading) 5 & 17-18 4. Policy 1156: Gifts & Donations (Second Reading) 5-6 & 19 ** 5. Grant Acceptance: We the People Competition 6 & 20-21 ** 6. Grant Subaward Acceptance: Big Brothers Big Sisters of Alaska (“Mentoring for Educational Success”) 6 & 22-23 ** 7. Grant Subaward Acceptance: Big Brothers Big Sisters of Alaska (“Success through Education and Cultural Connections”) 6 & 24-25 ** 8. Monthly Management Reports 6 & 26-41 ** 9. Minutes See minutes E. ACTION ITEMS – NEW BUSINESS 1. Resolution 2015-11: Honoring Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. 6 & 43 2. Commencement of Education Support Staff Association (ESSA) Negotiations and Selection of Chief Negotiator 7 3. Approval of 2015-16 Legislative Priorities 7 & 44-45 4. Lobbyist Contract Approval 7 & 46-55 ** 5. IFB 15-R0004: Copy Paper 7 & 56 ** 6. Travel Request: Ben Eielson Junior-Senior High School 8 & 57
Regular Meeting 2 December 2, 2014
E. ACTION ITEMS – NEW BUSINESS (continued) ** 7. Gift Acceptance: Badger Elementary School 8 & 58 ** 8. Gift Acceptance: Lathrop High School 8 & 59 ** 9. Personnel Action Report 8 & 60 F. INFORMATION & REPORTS 1. Superintendent Report 8 2. Elementary Counseling Program Update 8 3. Transportation Contract Update 8 4. Class Size Report – Fall 2014 8 & Separate Cover ** 5. Personnel Information Report 9 & 61 ** 6. Superintendent’s Budget Transfers 9 & 62 ** 7. Board’s Reading File 9-11 ** 8. Coming Events and Meeting Announcements 12 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
Regular Meeting 3 December 2, 2014
FAIRBANKS NORTH STAR BOROUGH SCHOOL DISTRICT B O A R D O F E D U C A T I O N
7:00 P.M. – REGULAR BOARD MEETING
December 2, 2014
AGENDA
A. PRELIMINARIES Reference Pages A. 1. Call to Order by President A. 2. Pledge of Allegiance, led by the Woodriver Jazz Band A. 3. Music
Woodriver Elementary School’s Jazz Band will perform for the school board under the direction of Sue Waltman, band director.
A. 4. Mission Statement
Our mission is to provide an excellent and equitable education in a safe, supportive environment so all students can become productive members of a diverse and changing society.
A. 5. Roll Call Heidi Haas, President Wendy Dominique, Vice President Allyson Lambert, Treasurer Lisa Gentry, Clerk Sue Hull, Member Michael O’Brien, Member Sean Rice, Member Larry Rice, Base Representative Sidney Zemp, Post Representative Wyatt Hoyes, Student Representative A. 6. 2014 Outstanding Youth Group in Philanthropy Award
As part of a senior class project, West Valley students were selected by the Alaska Chapter of the Association of Fundraising Professionals to receive the 2014 Outstanding Youth Group in Philanthropy Award. The Association of Fundraising Professionals works to advance philanthropy through advocacy, research, education, and certification programs. West Valley seniors Prince Cooks, Charles Sudduth, Summer Britton, and JoJo Maier have been selected by their senior class to represent the group. Kathleen Doran, West Valley teacher and group advisor, and Dave Foshee, West Valley interim principal, will make the presentation.
A. 7. 2014 ASAA First National Bowl Small Schools State Football Champions Ref. Pg. 13
Ben Eielson High School Football Team won the 2014 ASAA First National Bowl Small Schools State Football Championship on Saturday, October 18th in Anchorage. Mario Gatto, Ben Eielson Junior-Senior High School principal, and David DeVaughn, teacher and head football coach, will make the presentation.
A. 8. ESP of the Month Kim Gatto, materials development specialist in the curriculum department, will be recognized as the Extra Special Support Staff Person for December 2014. Michelle Daml, curriculum coordinator, will make the presentation.
Regular Meeting 4 December 2, 2014
A. 9. Alaska Association of Career Technical Education 2014-15 Business Technology Teacher of the Year
The Alaska Association of Career Technical Education recognized Ben Eielson Junior-Senior High Teacher Sharon Ashlock as the 2014-15 Business/Technology Teacher of the Year at their state conference in Anchorage on October 22, 2014. Mario Gatto, Ben Eielson Junior-Senior High School principal, will make the presentation.
A. 10. Alaska Association of Career Technical Education 2014-15 Career Guidance Award The Alaska Association of Career Technical Education recognized Ben Eielson Junior-Senior High Counselor Joni Simpson with the 2014-15 Career Guidance Award at their state conference in Anchorage on October 22, 2014. Mario Gatto, Ben Eielson Junior-Senior High School principal, will make the presentation.
A. 11. National Association of Secondary School Principals 2014 Alaska State Principal of the Year
Heather Stewart, Ryan Middle School principal, was selected as a 2014 State Principal of the Year by the National Association of Secondary School Principals (NASSP). The State Principal of the Year award recognizes principals who have succeeded in providing high-quality learning opportunities for students while demonstrating exemplary contributions to the profession. Dr. Gaborik, interim superintendent, will make the presentation.
A. 12. Staff Introductions
New administrative center staff will be introduced. B. AGENDA B. 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 Seconded by Advisory Vote Vote 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 board member and superintendent comments, some concerns may not be able to be addressed immediately, as additional information may need to be gathered.
Regular Meeting 5 December 2, 2014
D. ACTION ITEMS – OLD BUSINESS D. 1. Policy 170: Tobacco and Nicotine-Free School District (Second Reading) Ref. Pgs. 14-15
The school board requested the Policy Review Committee consider a comprehensive tobacco policy for the school district. The Policy Review Committee considered a model comprehensive policy and existing district policies and administrative regulations before forwarding this policy to the board. Legal counsel has vetted the new proposed policy. The administration recommends adoption of Policy 170. There are no changes from first reading. Elizabeth Schaffhauser, employment and educational opportunity director, will be available to answer questions. Board Priority: Provide a safe learning environment. MOVE to approve second reading, public hearing, and adoption of Policy 170: Tobacco and Nicotine-Free School District.
Motion by Seconded by Advisory Votes Vote D. 2. Policy 537: Tobacco-Free School Premises (Second Reading) Ref. Pg. 16
If the school board adopts the proposed comprehensive tobacco and nicotine policy, revisions are necessary to Policy 537 in order for the existing policy to be consistent. Legal counsel has vetted the proposed policy. The administration recommends adoption of Policy 537 as revised. There are no changes from first reading. Elizabeth Schaffhauser, employment and educational opportunity director, will be available to answer questions. Board Priority: Provide a safe learning environment. MOVE to approve second reading, public hearing, and adoption of Policy 537: Tobacco-Free School Premises.
Motion by Seconded by Advisory Votes Vote D. 3. Policy 1049.3: Tobacco or Nicotine Violations (Second Reading) Ref. Pgs. 17-18
If the school board adopts the proposed comprehensive tobacco and nicotine policy, revisions are necessary to Policy 1049.3 Tobacco or Nicotine Violations in order for the existing policy to be consistent. Legal counsel has vetted the proposed policy. The administration recommends adoption of Policy 1049.3 as revised. There are no changes from first reading. Elizabeth Schaffhauser, employment and educational opportunity director, will be available to answer questions. Board Priority: Provide a safe learning environment. MOVE to approve second reading, public hearing, and adoption of Policy 1049.3: Tobacco or Nicotine Violations.
Motion by Seconded by Advisory Votes Vote D. 4. Policy 1156: Gifts & Donations (Second Reading) Ref. Pg. 19
If the school board adopts the proposed comprehensive tobacco and nicotine policy, then it would be appropriate to revise Policy 1156 in order to include similar language. Legal counsel has vetted the proposed policy. The administration recommends adoption of Policy 1156 as revised. There are no changes from first reading. Elizabeth Schaffhauser, employment and educational opportunity director, will be available to answer questions. Board Priority: Provide a safe learning environment.
Regular Meeting 6 December 2, 2014
D. 4. Policy 1156: Gifts & Donations (Second Reading) (continued) Ref. Pg. 19 MOVE to approve second reading, public hearing, and adoption of Policy 1156: Gifts & Donations.
Motion by Seconded by Advisory Votes Vote D. ** 5. Grant Acceptance: We the People Competition Ref. Pgs. 20-21
The district has received a designated legislative grant award from the Alaska Department of Commerce, Community and Economic Development through the Fairbanks North Star Borough in the amount of $25,800 for the We the People Competition, per Fiscal Note 2015-29.
MOVE to accept the award from the Alaska Department of Commerce, Community and Economic Development in the amount of $25,800 for the We the People Competition, per Fiscal Note 2015-29.
D. ** 6. Grant Subaward Acceptance: Big Brothers Big Sisters of Alaska (“Mentoring for Educational Success”) Ref. Pgs. 22-23
The district has received a subaward in the amount of $40,000 from Big Brothers Big Sisters of Alaska for participation in year 2 of the “Mentoring for Educational Success” program, funded by the Alaska state legislature, per Fiscal Note 2015-30.
MOVE to accept the Big Brothers Big Sisters of Alaska subaward in the amount of $40,000, per Fiscal Note 2015-30.
D. ** 7. Grant Subaward Acceptance: Big Brothers Big Sisters of Alaska (“Success through Education and Cultural Connections”) Ref. Pgs. 24-25
The district has received a subaward in the amount of $80,000 from Big Brothers Big Sisters of Alaska for participation in year 2 and 3 of the “Success through Education and Cultural Connections” program, funded by the U. S. Department of Education, per Fiscal Note 2015-31.
MOVE to accept the Big Brothers Big Sisters of Alaska subaward in the amount of $80,000, per Fiscal Note 2015-31.
D. ** 8. Monthly Management Reports Ref. Pgs. 26-41
The Monthly Management Reports for October 2014 are provided.
MOVE to accept the Monthly Management Reports for October 2014. D. ** 9. Minutes See Minutes
MOVE to approve the minutes from the special meetings on November 17 & 24; the work session on November 17, and the regular meeting on November 18, 2014, as submitted.
E. ACTION ITEMS – NEW BUSINESS E. 1. Resolution 2015-11: Honoring Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Ref. Pg. 43
School Board Resolution 2015-11 honors Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., and proclaims the week of January 19, 2015, for Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. activities throughout the district. Board Priority: Respect for the diversity and dignity of all individuals and groups is essential.
MOVE to approve Resolution 2015-11: Honoring Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Motion by Seconded by Advisory Votes Vote
Regular Meeting 7 December 2, 2014
E. 2. Commencement of Education Support Staff Association (ESSA) Negotiations and Selection of Chief Negotiator
State statute provides before commencing bargaining, the school board shall provide opportunities for public comment on the issues to be addressed in the collective bargaining process. Therefore, the school board is providing a formal opportunity for public input on classified salaries, benefits, and any other contractual issues prior to beginning negotiations with the Education Support Staff Association (ESSA), at any regular school board meeting. The public is also invited to send written comments to the School Board Office, 520 Fifth Avenue, Fairbanks, Alaska 99701-4756. The current contract between ESSA and the district expires on June 30, 2015. In order to begin negotiations with ESSA, the Board needs to name a chief negotiator. Kim Saner, the district’s director of labor relations, is recommended to serve as the school board’s chief negotiator.
Board Priority: Recruit, hire, and retain a diverse workforce with the talents and abilities to fulfill the district’s mission.
MOVE to name Kim Saner, director of labor relations, as chief negotiator for the school board in its negotiations with the Education Support Staff Association.
Motion by Seconded by Advisory Votes Vote E. 3. Approval of 2015-16 Legislative Priorities Ref. Pgs. 44-45
Administration recommends legislative priorities for the 2015 Alaska State Legislative session. These priorities will guide district and board member communication through the spring budget season.
Board Priority: Develop long-term sustainability of overall district operations.
MOVE to approve the 2015-16 Legislative Priorities. Motion by Seconded by Advisory Votes Vote E. 4. Lobbyist Contract Approval Ref. Pgs. 46-55
The lobbyist contract with John Ringstad ended June 30, 2014. If it is the school board’s intent to extend a contract for the remainder of this school year, a new contract will need to be approved for the period December 2, 2014 through June 30, 2015, at a cost of $36,000.
Board Priority: Develop long-term sustainability of overall district operations.
MOVE to approve the lobbyist contract for John Ringstad for the period December 2, 2014 through June 30, 2015, at a cost of $36,000.
Motion by Seconded by Advisory Votes Vote E. ** 5. IFB 15-R0004: Copy Paper Ref. Pg. 56
Competitive sealed bids for the purchase of copy paper were opened in the purchasing department on November 10, 2014 at 4:00 p.m. The complete solicitation file is available for review in the purchasing department. If approved, award will be made to the following:
Vendor Name Total Award
Frontier Paper, Inc. $ 42,275.00 Unisource $579,836.35
MOVE to award IFB 15-R0004 for Copy Paper to Frontier Paper, Inc. for $42,275 and Unisource for $579,836.35, for a total award of $622,111.35.
Regular Meeting 8 December 2, 2014
E. ** 6. Travel Request: Ben Eielson Junior-Senior High School Ref. Pg. 57 Ben Eielson Junior-Senior High School is requesting permission to send students to Italy, March 13-23, 2015, where students will study the culture and history of Italy while touring with Education First Tours, at no cost to the district, and if the State Department issues travel warnings, students will not travel. MOVE to approve Ben Eielson Junior-Senior High School’s request to send students to Italy, March 13-23, 2015, where students will study the culture and history of Italy while touring with Education First Tours, at no cost to the district, and if the State Department issues travel warnings, students will not travel.
E. ** 7. Gift Acceptance: Badger Road Elementary School Ref. Pg. 58
Badger Road Elementary School is requesting gift acceptance of $1,220.77 from the Badger Road PTA to purchase a new laminating machine for the school. MOVE to accept the gift of $1,220.77 from the Badger Road PTA to Badger Road Elementary School to purchase a new laminating machine for the school.
E. ** 8. Gift Acceptance: Lathrop High School Ref. Pg. 59
Lathrop High School is requesting gift acceptance of $1,674 from the USAWOA Top of the World Chapter to support the school’s JROTC program. MOVE to accept the gift of $1,674 from the USAWOA Top of the World Chapter to Lathrop High School to support the school’s JROTC program.
E. ** 9. Personnel Action Report Ref. Pg. 60
MOVE to approve the Personnel Action Report for the period November 8-21, 2014. F. INFORMATION AND REPORTS F. 1. Superintendent Report
Superintendent Dr. Gaborik will provide a superintendent report. Board Priority: Student learning is at the center of everything we do.
F. 2. Elementary Counseling Program Update
Michelle Daml, elementary curriculum coordinator, will provide an update on the counseling program at the elementary schools. Board Priority: Student learning is at the center of everything we do.
F. 3. Transportation Contract Update Mike Fisher, chief financial officer, will provide an update on the district’s transportation contract. Board Priority: Develop long-term sustainability of overall district operations.
F. 4. Class Size Report – Fall 2014 Separate Cover Kathy Hughes, executive director of alternative instruction and accountability, will present the 2014 Class Size Report. Class size averages in this report are based on enrollment data for the district on October 1, 2014. Board Priority: Use data-supported decision making and annual school planning.
Regular Meeting 9 December 2, 2014
F. ** 5. Personnel Information Report Ref. Pg. 61 The Personnel Information Report for the period November 8-21, 2014 has been provided.
F. ** 6. Superintendent’s Budget Transfers Ref. Pg. 62
The Superintendent’s Budget Transfer Report for December 2, 2014 has been provided. F. ** 7. Board’s Reading File
11-12-14 ...... Email from H. Christian to All Staff RE: November Curriculum Connections Newsletter
11-12-14 ...... FEAdback Volume 33, #7
11-12-14 ...... Email from Board to J. Gregor RE: Question on Policy
11-12-14 ...... Email from S. Hull to J. Gregor RE: Question on Policy
11-13-14 ...... Email from Board to J. Maier RE: Drug Use in Our Schools
11-13-14 ...... Email from J. Carson to Management Team RE: Local Businesses & Student Learning Opportunities
11-13-14 ...... Email from R. Burns to Board Diversity Committee RE: BDC November 13 Meeting Cancelled
11-13-14 ...... Letter from Interim Superintendent to Salcha Elementary RE: Reward School Congratulations
11-13-14 ...... Email from Board President to Parent Engagement Task Force RE: Parent Engagement Task Force Update
11-14-14 ...... Email from Board President to Board RE: Open Meetings Act
11-14-14 ...... Email from E. Fry to Board RE: EED Information Exchange: November 14, 2014
11-14-14 ...... Email from M. Desmond to Board RE: Assembly Schedule for the Week of November 17, 2014
11-14-14 ...... Email from Interim Superintendent to Board RE: District Digest: Volume 1, Issue 3
11-17-14 ...... Email from S. Hull to Board RE: Education Week Article
11-17-14 ...... Email from Jimmy to Board RE: Strategic Planning Process
11-17-14 ...... Email from Board to D. Rinio RE: Distance Delivery
11-17-14 ...... Email from Board President to Board RE: Holiday Gathering with Management Team
11-17-14 ...... Email & Report from Interim Superintendent to Board RE: IT Review
11-17-14 ...... Email from Interim Superintendent to Board RE: AMP and KITE
11-17-14 ...... Email from T. Doran to Board RE: Superintendent Contract & Investigative Report
11-17-14 ...... Email from T. Doran to Board RE: Full-Day Kindergarten
11-17-14 ...... Email from K. O’Brien to Board RE: Full-Day Kindergarten
Regular Meeting 10 December 2, 2014
F. ** 7. Board’s Reading File (continued)
11-17-14 ...... Email from R. Zaverl to Board RE: Dr. Gaborik
11-17-14 ...... Email from C. Fitzgerald to Board RE: Karin Baldwin – New Payroll Manager
11-17-14 ...... Email from Board Office to Board RE: Technology Work Session Information
11-18-14 ...... Email from J. Carson to Media RE: News Release: New District CFO: Lisa Pearce
11-18-14 ...... Email from C. Nash to Board RE: Algebra 1.5 Testimony & Concerns
11-18-14 ...... Email from K. Hughes to Board RE: Annual Enrollment/Ethnicity Report
11-18-14 ...... Email from J. Gregor to Board RE: Professional Discretion
11-18-14 ...... Email from S. Blizzard to Board RE: Transportation Concerns
11-19-14 ...... Email from J. Carson to Media RE: News Release: Superintendent Contract
11-19-14 ...... Email from J. Carson to Media RE: News Release: Salcha Elementary Play Every Day Video Contest Award
11-19-14 ...... Letter from Board to Chevron Alaska RE: Donation Thank You
11-19-14 ...... Letter from Board to Denali Elementary PTA RE: Donation Thank You
11-19-14 ...... Letter from Board to Tatonduk Outfitters Limited RE: Donation Thank You
11-19-14 ...... Letter from Board to A. Tremarello RE: Donation Thank You
11-19-14 ...... Letter from Board to Seymour Science LLC RE: Donation Thank You
11-19-14 ...... Letter from Board to Young Native Fiddlers & Blanche Murphy RE: Performance Appreciation
11-19-14 ...... Email from H. Bartlett to Board RE: Kindergarten – Full-Time/Part-Time Debate
11-19-14 ...... Email from Superintendent Gaborik to Board RE: Bus Accident
11-19-14 ...... Email from R. DeTemple to Board RE: Failure Should Never Be An Option
11-19-14 ...... Email from W. Morrow to J. Dolan & R. Broker RE: Public Records Request: FNSB School District
11-19-14 ...... Email from Board Office to Board RE: Tobacco Resolutions Submitted by D. Gustafson
11-19-14 ...... Email from Board Office to Board RE: Algebra 1.5 Documentation from Other School Districts Submitted by C. Nash
11-19-14 ...... Email from Board to J. Gregor RE: Professional Discretion
11-19-14 ...... Email from Board to S. Blizzard RE: Transportation Concerns
11-20-14 ...... Email from L. Martin to Board RE: Pete Lewis
Regular Meeting 11 December 2, 2014
F. ** 7. Board’s Reading File (continued)
11-20-14 ...... Email from J. Dolan to W. Morrow RE: Public Records Request: FNSB School District
11-20-14 ...... Email from Superintendent to Board RE: Student Death
11-20-14 ...... Email from the Board to J. Fox RE: Strategic Planning Process
11-20-14 ...... Email from Board to T. Doran RE: Superintendent Contract & Investigative Report
11-20-14 ...... Email from Board to T. Doran RE: Full-Day Kindergarten
11-20-14 ...... Email from Board to K. O’Brien RE: Full-Day Kindergarten
11-20-14 ...... Email from Board to B. Zaverl RE: Dr. Gaborik
11-20-14 ...... Letter from Board to Alaska Department of Education & Early Development RE: Effie Kokrine Early College Charter School
11-20-14 ...... Email from Board to C. Nash RE: Algebra 1.5 Testimony & Concerns
11-20-14 ...... Email from C. Nash to Board RE: Algebra 1.5 Testimony & Concerns
11-20-14 ...... Email from Board to H. Bartlett RE: Kindergarten – Full-Time/Part-Time Debate
11-20-14 ...... Email from Board President to Board RE: Health Hazards of Wood Smoke Pollution
11-20-14 ...... Email from Research & Accountability to Management Team & Principals RE: 2013-2014 District Report Card
11-21-14 ...... Email from Board to L. Martin RE: Pete Lewis
11-21-14 ...... Email from E. Fry to Board RE: EED News Release: Alaska Recognizes More Reward Schools
11-24-14 ...... Email from M. Desmond to Board RE: Assembly Schedule for the Week of November 24, 2014
11-24-14 ...... Email from Board to R. DeTemple RE: Failure Should Never Be an Option
11-24-14 ...... Email from W. Morrow to J. Dolan RE: Public Records Request – FNSB School District
11-24-14 ...... Email from J. Dolan to Board RE: Public Records Request – FNSB School District
11-24-14 ...... Email from M. Desmond to Board RE: December 2, 2014 - Local Inter-Governmental Work Session
11-24-14 ...... Email from Board Office to Media RE: Public Notice: Board of Education Special Meeting – December 2, 2014
Regular Meeting 12 December 2, 2014
F. ** 8. Coming Events and Meeting Announcements
12/01/14 5:30 pm Special Meeting: Executive Session for Student Discipline 12/01/14 6:00 pm Work Session: Magnet Schools & Elemiddle Concept 12/02/14 6:00 pm Special Meeting: Discussion regarding litigation against the district
(Case No. 4FA-14-02138CI), to include a possible executive session with the borough attorney’s office to discuss matters within the attorney client privilege, including to give direction to the attorney for purposes of resolving the matter at mediation
12/02/14 7:00 pm Regular Meeting 12/03/14 5:30 pm Citizen Budget Review Committee Meeting 12/04/14 5:30 pm Board Curriculum Advisory Committee Meeting 12/10/14 4:00 pm Work Session: Interior Delegation Briefing
12/10/14 5:30 pm Career Technical Education Advisory Committee Meeting (The CTEAC will be held at West Valley High School)
12/11/14 5:30 pm Board Diversity Committee Meeting 12/12/14 –
12/13/14 AASB Winter Boardsmanship Academy (The Academy will be held at the Anchorage Sheraton)
12/15/14 Noon Special Meeting: Executive Session for Student Discipline 1/05/15 Noon Special Meeting: Executive Session for Student Discipline (if needed) 1/08/15 5:30 pm Board Curriculum Advisory Committee Meeting 1/08/15 5:30 pm Board Diversity Committee Meeting 1/20/15 6:00 pm Special Meeting: Executive Session for Student Discipline (if needed) 1/20/15 7:00 pm Regular Meeting
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
SCHOOL BOARD POLICY 170: Tobacco and Nicotine-Free School District
December 2, 2014 (Second Reading)
170 Tobacco and Nicotine-Free School District 1
Policy Statement: The School Board promotes the health, welfare and safety of 2
students, staff and others present on district property or attending district 3
sponsored events through the prohibition of smoking and use of tobacco and 4
nicotine products on district property (including grounds, buildings and parking 5
areas), at district sponsored activities on or off campus, and in district vehicles at 6
all times, 24 hours per day, seven days a week, 365 days per year. This tobacco 7
and nicotine-free environment policy complies with federal and state laws 8
prohibiting smoking in elementary and secondary education institutions. 9
Policy: 10
1. It is a violation for students, staff, visitors, contractors and others to use, 11
distribute or sell tobacco or nicotine, including any smoking, electronic 12
cigarette or vapor device, on district property, at district-sponsored activities 13
on or off campus and in district vehicles, whether owned, rented or leased. 14
Students are also prohibited from possessing tobacco, tobacco and nicotine 15
products and associated paraphernalia, such as but not limited to, electronic 16
cigarettes or vapor devices, on district property, at district-sponsored 17
activities or in district vehicles. (See SBP and AR 1049.3 Tobacco or Nicotine 18
Violation and AR 1048.65 Paraphernalia for student consequences for behavior 19
standards violations; SBP 537 Tobacco Free Premises for general employee 20
policy; and AR 1160 Section 3.0 (I) Facility Use Information for facility users 21
agreement.) 22
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2. Students participating in interscholastic activities are additionally subject to 24
the Tobacco, Alcohol and Controlled Substance (TAD) Policy of the Alaska 25
School Activities Association (ASAA). 26
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3. For the purposes of this policy, tobacco is defined to include tobacco and 28
nicotine in any form as well as nicotine delivery devices, such as but not 29
limited to, electronic cigarettes and vapor pens, but excludes nicotine 30
replacement therapy products approved by the U.S. Food and Drug 31
Administration for the purpose of smoking/nicotine cessation. Electronic 32
cigarettes and vapor pens means any electronic oral device, such as one33
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SCHOOL BOARD POLICY 170: Tobacco and Nicotine-Free School District
December 2, 2014 (Second Reading)
composed of a heating element, battery, and/or electronic circuit, which 1
provides a vapor of nicotine or any other substance, and the use or inhalation 2
of which simulates smoking. The term shall include any such device whether 3
manufactured, distributed, marketed, or sold as an e-cigarette, e-cigar, e-pipe, 4
or under any other product name or descriptor. 5
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4. The school district shall publicize this policy through posting appropriate 7
signage on district property and publishing notifications in district 8
publications. 9
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5. The superintendent shall issue administrative regulations implementing this 11
policy, including procedures for filing and handling complaints about 12
violations of this policy. 13
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6. District acceptance of gifts or funds from the tobacco industry is prohibited. 15
The school district is similarly prohibited from accepting items or gifts 16
promoting or advertising tobacco or nicotine or associated products or 17
devices. (See SBP 1156 Gifts & Donations) This prohibition on promotion or 18
advertising extends to clothing, accessories and personal items worn or 19
possessed by students, staff, or others while on district grounds or 20
participating in district sponsored activities. (See AR 1041.1 Freedom of 21
Speech and Assembly (student dress code) and SBP and AR 549 Employee 22
Attire and Appearance) 23
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7. The district will continue to review its K-12 health education curriculum as 25
needed and as age and developmentally appropriate with evidence based 26
instruction regarding tobacco use. Tobacco use prevention program activities 27
and collaborations are encouraged. 28
Legal references: 29
NCLB Section 4303 30
AS 11.76.100-.105 Selling or giving tobacco to a minor; possession of tobacco by 31
a minor 32
AS 14.30.360 Curriculum (Health and Safety Education) 33
AS 18.35.300 - 18.35.330 Alaska Smoking Law 34
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SCHOOL BOARD POLICY 537: Tobacco-Free School Premises December 2, 2014 (Second Reading)
537 Tobacco and Nicotine-Free School District Premises 1
2
In accordance with the school district’s comprehensive tobacco and 3
nicotine policy, (See School Board Policy 170), it is a violation for students, 4
staff, visitors, contractors and others to use, distribute or sell tobacco or 5
nicotine, including any smoking, electronic cigarette or vapor device, on 6
district property (including grounds, buildings and parking areas), at 7
district-sponsored activities on or off campus, and in district vehicles, 8
whether owned, rented or leased. This policy is in effect at all times, 24 9
hours per day, seven days a week, 365 days per year. 10
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The use of tobacco is not allowed in any school building, either before, during, or 12
after work hours, on any school property, or in any vehicle on school property. In 13
accordance with Alaska's smoking law, the right to clean, smoke-free air 14
supersedes the rights of smokers. 15
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Cross Reference: School Board Policy 170 Tobacco and Nicotine-Free 17
School District 18
Legal Reference: Alaska Statute 18.35.300 19
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Policy Adopted: August 15, 2006 21
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SCHOOL BOARD POLICY 1049.3: Tobacco or Nicotine Violations December 2, 2014 (Second Reading)
1049.3 Tobacco or Nicotine Violations 1
2
A. Use, possession, or distribution by students of tobacco, electronic 3
cigarettes, or unauthorized nicotine, by students including any smoking, 4
electronic cigarette or vapor device, on district property (including 5
grounds, buildings and parking areas), at district-sponsored activities 6
on or off campus, and in district vehicles, whether owned, rented or 7
leased, on any school property or at any school-sponsored activity is 8
prohibited and may result in disciplinary action. Students are also 9
prohibited from possessing paraphernalia associated with the use, 10
possession or distribution of tobacco and nicotine, on district property, 11
(including grounds, buildings and parking areas), at district-sponsored 12
activities on or off campus, or in district vehicles whether owned, 13
rented or leased. This prohibition is in effect at all times, 24 hours per 14
day, seven days a week, 365 days per year. (See School Board Policy 15
170 Tobacco and Nicotine-Free School District for the district’s 16
comprehensive tobacco policy. See AR 1049.3 Tobacco or Nicotine 17
Violations and AR 1048.65 Paraphernalia for student consequences for 18
behavior standards violations.) 19
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B. Students participating in interscholastic activities are additionally 21
subject to the Tobacco, Alcohol and Controlled Substance (TAD) Policy 22
of the Alaska School Activities Association (ASAA). 23
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C. For the purposes of this policy, tobacco is defined to include tobacco 25
and nicotine in any form as well as nicotine delivery devices, such as 26
but not limited to, electronic cigarettes and vapor pens, but excludes 27
nicotine replacement therapy products approved by the U.S. Food and 28
Drug Administration for the purpose of smoking/nicotine cessation. 29
Electronic cigarettes and vapor pens means any electronic oral device, 30
such as one composed of a heating element, battery, and/or electronic 31
circuit, which provides a vapor of nicotine or any other substance, and 32
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the use or inhalation of which simulates smoking. The term shall 1
include any such device whether manufactured, distributed, marketed, 2
or sold as an e-cigarette, e-cigar, e-pipe, or under any other product 3
name or descriptor. 4
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Policy Adopted: September 2, 1980 6 Policy Revised: February 19, 1985 7 Policy Revised: March 20, 1990 (was policy 1042.4) 8 Policy Revised and Renumbered from 1053.4: September 20, 2005 9 Policy Revised: June 3, 2014 10
See Also AR 1049.3
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SCHOOL BOARD POLICY 1156: Gifts & Donations
December 2, 2014 (Second Reading)
1156 Gifts & Donations 1
2
The school district may accept gifts and donations which advance the mission, 3
values, and goals of the school district. All gifts and donations become property 4
of the school district. 5
6
District acceptance of gifts or funds from the tobacco industry is 7
prohibited. The school district is similarly prohibited from accepting items 8
or gifts promoting or advertising tobacco or nicotine or associated 9
products or devices. (See School Board Policy 170 Tobacco and Nicotine-10
Free School District) 11
12 13 Policy Adopted: February 17, 1981 14 Policy Revised: January 18, 1983 15 Policy Revised: March 4, 1986 16 Policy Revised: July 7, 1987 17 Policy Revised: March 21, 2006 18
See Also AR 1156
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GRANT TITLE: We the People Competition FUNDING AGENCY: Alaska Department of Commerce Community and Economic
Development (DCCED) through Fairbanks North Star Borough
STATUS: Acceptance AWARD AMOUNT: $25,800 AWARD TYPE: Total award amount SUBMISSION DEADLINE: NA REVIEWED BY: Grant Review Committee TIME PERIOD: 2014-15 School Year GRANT PROGRAM GOAL: The district has been appropriated a designated legislative grant per AS 37.05.315 (Grants to Municipalities Program) through the Fairbanks North Star Borough for use towards the We the People Competition. A memorandum of agreement has been executed between the Fairbanks North Star Borough and the district which incorporates the grant agreement between DCCED and the Borough and details the terms of the grant program. POPULATION TO BE SERVED: Students grades 9 -12 statewide PROPOSED ACTIVITIES: The school district will use the funds to support the We The People Competition. The project may include, but is not limited to, providing travel, meals, housing, materials, and space rental for regional and statewide “We the People” competition. BOARD PERFORMANCE GOAL, ON-GOING COMMITMENTS, AND/OR NEW INITIATIVE SUPPORTED BY THIS GRANT: Commitments: Provide educational options to families and students. ACTIVITIES CHANGED SINCE SUBMISSION: N/A DISTRICT OBLIGATIONS (i.e., in-kind services): The borough is waiving its customary administrative fee. The school district is not taking indirect costs.
Budget: See fiscal note.
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GRANT TITLE: Big Brothers Big Sisters of Alaska “Mentoring for Educational Success” Grant Subaward
FUNDING AGENCY: Alaska State Legislature STATUS: Acceptance-Amendment 1 AMOUNT: $40,000 AMOUNT TYPE: Year 2 grant award amount for a total of $80,000 for the
2-year period SUBMISSION DEADLINE: N/A REVIEWED BY: Grant Review Committee TIME PERIOD: July 1, 2013-June 30, 2015 GRANT PROGRAM GOAL: To provide mentoring services to youth who were not proficient on the 3rd grade Standards Based Assessment. POPULATION TO BE SERVED: Elementary students who were not proficient on the 3rd grade Standards Based Assessment. PROPOSED ACTIVITIES AT SUBMISSION: Big Brothers Big Sisters of Alaska (BBBS AK) has been awarded a grant to provide mentoring services to youth who were not proficient on the 3rd grade Standards Based Assessment. The district is a subrecipient. Funds will be used to pay for a liaison position to work with BBBS AK to identify students for participation in the program, to secure parental permission, and to coordinate communication between BBBS AK staff, district staff and students, parents and volunteers. BOARD PERFORMANCE GOAL, ON-GOING COMMITMENTS, AND/OR NEW INITIATIVE SUPPORTED BY THIS GRANT: Goal: 1) Raise achievement level for all students. Commitment: Provide educational options to families and students. Increase communication with, and support for, and respect of, students and families of diverse populations. ACTIVITIES CHANGED SINCE SUBMISSION: N/A DISTRICT OBLIGATIONS DURING GRANT/UPON COMPLETION (i.e., in-kind services): The district will not charge indirect on this subaward. BUDGET: See fiscal note.
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GRANT TITLE: Big Brothers Big Sisters of Alaska “Success through Education and Cultural Connections (SECC)” Grant Subaward
FUNDING AGENCY: U.S. Department of Education STATUS: Acceptance-Amendment 1 AMOUNT: $80,000 AMOUNT TYPE: Year 2 and Year 3 award amounts for a total of $120,000 for
this 3-Year subaward SUBMISSION DEADLINE: N/A REVIEWED BY: Grant Review Committee TIME PERIOD: October 1, 2012 – September 30, 2015 GRANT PROGRAM GOAL: To provide mentoring services to Alaska Native youth who were not proficient on the 3rd grade Standards Based Assessment. POPULATION TO BE SERVED: Alaska Native students. PROPOSED ACTIVITIES AT SUBMISSION: Big Brothers Big Sisters of Alaska (BBBS AK) has been awarded a grant to provide mentoring services to Alaska Native youth who were not proficient on the 3rd grade Standards Based Assessment. The district is a sub-recipient. Funds will be used to pay for the liaison position to work with BBBS AK to identify students for participation in the program, to secure parental permission, and to coordinate communication between BBBS AK staff, district staff and students, parents and volunteers. BOARD PERFORMANCE GOAL, ON-GOING COMMITMENTS, AND/OR NEW INITIATIVE SUPPORTED BY THIS GRANT: Goal: 1) Raise achievement level for all students. Commitment: Provide educational options to families and students. Increase communication with, and support for, and respect of, students and families of diverse populations. ACTIVITIES CHANGED SINCE SUBMISSION: N/A DISTRICT OBLIGATIONS DURING GRANT/UPON COMPLETION (i.e., in-kind services): The district will not charge indirect on this subaward. BUDGET: See fiscal note.
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FAIRBANKS NORTH STAR BOROUGH BOARD OF EDUCATION
RESOLUTION 2015 – 11:
HONORING DR. MARTIN LUTHER KING, JR.
WHEREAS, the Fairbanks North Star Borough School District envisions excellence and equity for all; and WHEREAS, Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. also dreamed of an outstanding education for all children; and WHEREAS, Dr. King believed education transmitted the accumulated knowledge of the human race as well as the accumulated experience of social living; and WHEREAS, Dr. King dedicated his life to justice, equality, and service for the greater good; and WHEREAS, the principles, oratory, and achievements of Dr. King are worthy of emulation; and WHEREAS, the third Monday in January, a national holiday since 1983, has become known as a Day of Service by which to honor Dr. King’s legacy; and WHEREAS, a Day of Service empowers individuals, strengthens communities, bridges barriers, creates solutions to social problems, and moves us closer to Dr. King’s vision of a beloved community; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, the Fairbanks North Star Borough Board of Education honors Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. by proclaiming the week of January 19, 2015, as a time for teachers and students to conduct special studies of Dr. King’s life and achievements and engage in service activities throughout the Fairbanks North Star Borough School District and community. PASSED AND APPROVED: Heidi Haas, President Board of Education ATTEST: Sharon Tuttle Executive Assistant to the Board
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PROFESSIONAL SERVICES CONTRACT LOBBYIST SERVICES
I. PARTIES
BETWEEN: FAIRBANKS NORTH STAR BOROUGH SCHOOL DISTRICT 520 Fifth Avenue Fairbanks, Alaska 99701
referred to as "the School District" AND JOHN RINGSTAD
757 Illinois Street Fairbanks, Alaska 99701 (907) 590-2026
referred to as "the Contractor"
II. CONTRACT TERMS
A. SCOPE OF WORK
Subject to the terms and conditions hereinafter provided, the School District engages the Contractor for the furnishing of services specifically described in Exhibit “A-1,” “Lobbyist Services to School District,” which is hereby incorporated by reference, and for such other tasks as may be mutually agreed upon in writing between the Contractor and the School District.
B. TERM
The services to be performed under this Contract shall commence upon approval by the Board of Education, December 2, 2014 through June 30, 2015, subject to earlier termination as provided in this agreement and the exhibits thereto.
C. CONSIDERATION AND PAYMENT 1. As consideration for such services, as hereinafter provided, the School
District agrees to pay the Contractor the professional fees described in Exhibit A-2 at the dates provided in Exhibit A-2.
2. The Contractor shall be reimbursed for out of pocket costs as described in
Exhibit A-3, "Expense Reimbursement." D. RELATIONSHIP OF THE PARTIES
The Contractor shall perform its obligations under this contract as an independent contractor of the School District. The School District shall have the right to administer this contract and monitor the Contractor's compliance and performance of the duties imposed under the contract, but shall not otherwise supervise or direct the Contractor.
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E. INSURANCE
1. The Contractor shall obtain and maintain workers’ compensation insurance in statutory limits, covering all employees who perform any of the obligations under this contract.
2. The Contractor shall maintain comprehensive automobile liability insurance
for all vehicles used by the Contractor in the performance of this contract, including non-owned and hired vehicles. The insurance shall include coverage limits of not less than $250,000 for each accident for bodily injury sustained by one person, $500,000 each accident for bodily injury sustained by two or more persons, and $50,000 each accident for property damage (or such greater amounts as may subsequently be imposed by law). The insurance policies shall at all times comply with the Alaska Motor Vehicle Safety Responsibility Act.
3. Before delivering services under this contract, the Contractor shall provide to
the School District Certificates of Insurance documenting that required insurance policies are in place. The Contractor shall provide certificates of renewal as necessary to demonstrate at all times during the Term of the contract that required insurance policies are in effect.
F. INDEMNIFICATION
The Contractor shall indemnify, hold harmless and defend the School District and its officers, agents and employees against any and all liability or claim for injury to persons or damage to property arising out of the Contractor's performance or non-performance under this contract.
G. PERMITS, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS, TAXES.
The Contractor, at all times during the Term of this contract, shall keep and maintain in effect all necessary permits, licenses and registrations, and comply with all other requirements imposed by law on the delivery of the services described in this contract. Those requirements include, but shall not be limited to, registration as a lobbyist under Alaska law. The Contractor shall timely pay all taxes associated with this contract, including income, sales, and use taxes.
H. GENERAL CONDITIONS
1. The Contractor's performance under the contract shall at all times comply with all applicable statutes, regulations, ordinances, policies and ethical rules.
2. All specifications, proposals, notes, logs, photographs and all other
documentation and records developed by the Contractor in the performance of this contract shall remain the sole property of the School District for all purposes without additional compensation to the Contractor. For a period of one (1) year after the end of each legislative session, the Contractor agrees to furnish the School District with any materials pertaining, directly or indirectly, to the performance of this contract when so requested by the School District.
3. No benefit or duty under this contract may be assigned or delegated without
the prior written consent of the other party.
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H. GENERAL CONDITIONS (continued) 4. During the term of this contract, Contractor shall not serve as a legislative
lobbyist for any other person or entity if such service would create a substantial conflict between the interest of the School District and interest of said other person or entity. Contractor also may not serve as such a legislative lobbyist if such service would substantially impair Contractor’s ability to perform the duties of this contract.
5. Contractor shall provide the School District with a list of clients. At such time
as Contractor acquires any new client, the list shall be supplemented. To the extent possible, the Contractor shall also describe the service or issues which the Contractor intends to provide to the client and shall state that in the judgment of the Contractor, the service shall not result in a substantial conflict, nor shall such service substantially impair Contractor’s ability to perform the duties required under this contract.
I. TERMINATION a. This contract may be terminated: 1. By the mutual consent of the parties expressed in writing.
2. By either party in the event of non-performance by the other. Quality of the work product in accordance with the standards specified in Appendix A is of the essence in this contract. Similarly, performance of this contract within the term specified is of the essence.
3. By the School District in the event that Contractor serves as legislative
lobbyist for any other person or entity where such service creates a substantial conflict between the interests of the Borough and the interests of the other persons or entity.
4. By the School District in the event the funds necessary for future
performance are not lawfully appropriated.
b. 1. Prior to any termination pursuant to Paragraph I(a)(2) above, the party desiring termination must notify the non-performing party, in writing, of the exact nature of the non-performance and specify a termination date which may not be less than ten days after the date the notice of termination is actually delivered to the non- performing party.
2. If the non-performance is capable of being cured within the time frame
specified, this contract is not terminated unless the specified non- performance is not remedied.
3. In the event of any proceeding, dispute, litigation or arbitration resulting
from a termination, the party asserting non-performance may not rely upon any alleged or actual breaches or non-performance not specified in the notice of termination.
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I. TERMINATION (continued)
c. Prior to any termination pursuant to Paragraph I(a)(3) above, the School District shall provide Contractor with at least ten days notice of termination, specifying the conflict perceived and allowing Contractor an opportunity to remedy and to explain the perceived conflict. Within the time frame specified in the notice, Contractor shall notify the School District of the nature of the remedial action taken.
d. 1. In the event the funds for performance of this contract are not lawfully
appropriated the School District may terminate future performance under this contract under I(a)(4).
2. The School District shall deliver a written notice of termination, stating the
reason for termination, and specifying the date of termination. The date of termination may be the date of delivery or such future date as specified in the notice of termination.
3. In the event of termination pursuant to I(a)(4), the School District shall not
be obligated to pay compensation for any performance after the date of termination.
e. Any notice of termination by Contractor shall be executed by Contractor. Any
notice of termination by the School District shall be executed by the School Board President.
J. EFFECT OF TERMINATION OR ABANDONMENT
If Contractor abandons this contract or if this contract is terminated by the School District pursuant to Paragraph I(a)(2), the School District shall have the right to have the work completed in accordance with the standards specified in Appendix A and charge the reasonable cost of so doing to Contractor as specified below.
a. After notice provided by paragraph I and until such work has been completed,
School District shall be under no obligation to pay to Contractor any portion of the consideration specified herein, or any further portion of said consideration, as the case may be.
b. Upon completion of the work, School District shall pay to Contractor any
unexpended portion of the consideration specified herein after deduction of costs of completion of the work. In the event the cost of completion exceeds the balance of the consideration specified by this contract, School District shall be entitled to recover the difference from Contractor.
K. OTHER PROVISIONS
1. The failure by any party to object to non-performance of, or to seek to compel performance of, an obligation under this contract shall not constitute a waiver of any subsequent breach of the same or any different obligation.
2. The laws of the State of Alaska shall govern the rights and duties of the
parties under this contract. Any action or proceeding arising from the contract shall be brought in the Alaska Courts at Fairbanks, Alaska.
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K. OTHER PROVISIONS (continued) 3. This contract and the exhibits to it constitute the entire agreement among the
parties, superseding all previous representations, discussions and agreements among them. This agreement shall be of force and effect and binding upon, and shall inure to the benefit of, the successors, heirs, personal representatives, and subject to the provisions relating to assignment and delegation, the assigns of each of the parties. This contract may be modified only by a writing signed by all parties.
4. The Contractor, in the performance of this contract, agrees to meet all legal
obligations relating to equal employment opportunity. 5. The Contractor shall not discriminate against any employee or applicant for
employment because of race, color, religion, natural origin, age, ancestry, sex, marital status, or physical or mental disability. This prohibition extends to, but is not limited to, employment, recruitment, advertising, separation, rates of pay or other forms of compensation.
6. The Contractor agrees to assure minority-owned and female-owned business
enterprises are afforded equal opportunity when utilizing suppliers, vendors and subcontractors.
7. Notices concerning this contract shall be given by the parties in writing and
shall be personally delivered or mailed to the parties.. Notice shall be complete when delivered or mailed as follows:
JOHN RINGSTAD 757 Illinois Street Fairbanks, Alaska 99701
FNSBSD BOARD OF EDUCATION Heidi Haas, President
520 Fifth Avenue Fairbanks, Alaska 99701
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L. CONDITIONS TO APPROVAL
This contract is subject to approval by the Fairbanks North Star Borough Board of Education and shall not be effective until so approved. III. SIGNATURES
DATED: __________________________________
John Ringstad CONTRACTOR DATED: __________________________________
Heidi Haas President, Board of Education FAIRBANKS NORTH STAR BOROUGH SCHOOL DISTRICT
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EXHIBIT A-1 TO PROFESSIONAL SERVICES CONTRACT
LOBBYIST SERVICES – DESCRIPTION OF WORK
A. Communications - Reports The Contractor shall prepare and provide weekly reports on issues pending before the Legislature that have a significant probability of impacting the School District, directly or indirectly ("Issues Affecting the School District"). 1. The weekly reports shall be delivered by e-mail to the School District not later than
Friday of each week of the Session or Special Session. 2. If issues arise requiring attention more quickly than the weekly report would allow the
Contractor will contact the School District promptly by phone or e-mail.
B. Communications - Personal Appearances and Contacts The parties recognize the limitations of written reports and agree that personal appearances and personal communications are critical to their successful relationship. 1. The Contractor shall meet in person with the School Board at a mutually convenient
time before the start of the Legislative Session to discuss pending and possible Issues Affecting the School District.
2. The Contractor shall meet in person with the School Board at least once during the
Legislative Session at a mutually convenient time in the month of March or April to discuss and review pending and possible Issues Affecting the School District.
3. The Contractor shall meet in person with the School Board at least once after the
end of the Legislative session to review the outcome of Issues Affecting the School District. The meeting shall occur at a mutually convenient time not later than two weeks following the end of the Legislative session.
4. The Contractor shall make himself available at a mutually convenient time to meet
with School District officials when both parties are in Juneau. 5. The Contractor shall endeavor to return telephone calls, answer emails and reply to
facsimile messages not later than one (1) business day from receipt. 6. Communication between the Contractor and the District will be facilitated through the
Legislative Chair or Board President to the extent practicable.
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C. Coordination of Activities The Contractor shall assist the School District in contacting members of the Legislature and the Legislature's staff. Those contacts may be telephonic, or by School District attendance at hearings involving legislation, face-to-face contacts in Fairbanks or face-to-face contacts in Juneau or elsewhere. 1. The Contractor shall provide timely notice of hearings and related proceedings
involving Issues Affecting the School District. Where the School District so requests, the Contractor shall timely assist the School District in participating in those hearings and related proceedings.
2. The Contractor shall coordinate and assist the School District in communications,
other than face-to-face communications, with members of the Legislature and their staff.
3. Not LESS often than two (2) times in a Legislative session, the Contractor shall
coordinate and schedule a face-to-face meeting between members of the School Board and senior members of the School District administration with members of the Legislature. To the greatest extent practicable, those meetings shall be with persons who have the greatest impact or potential impact on Issues Affecting the School District. To the greatest extent possible, the meetings shall be conducted in a relatively short period of time, maximizing the benefit to the School District of the costs associated with making such face-to-face meetings possible.
D. Facilities, Equipment, Supplies and Services Except as otherwise provided in the Contract, the Contractor, at the Contractor's own expense, shall provide all physical facilities, equipment, offices supplies and services necessary to the Contractor's performance of the contract.
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EXHIBIT A-2 TO PROFESSIONAL SERVICES CONTRACT
LOBBYIST SERVICES - COMPENSATION
Compensation December 2, 2014 – June 30, 2015 $36,000, payable in seven (7) equal monthly installments each month, beginning December 2014.
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EXHIBIT A-3 TO PROFESSIONAL SERVICES CONTRACT
LOBBYIST SERVICES – COST REIMBURSEMENT
Except as provided in the Contract or this Exhibit, expenses of delivering lobbying services shall be borne by the Contractor. With prior approval, expenses of delivering lobbying services, including travel, shall be reimbursed to the Contractor by the School District. Hotel, airfare, car rental, and miscellaneous expenses shall be reimbursed at actual cost upon submittal of original receipts.
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Personnel Action Report For the period: 11/8/14 – 11/21/14
CERTIFIED EMPLOYEE – NEW HIRES
Name Title Location Effective Date Mazer, Susannah Elementary Teacher Two Rivers School December 15, 2014 Tomlinson, Teresa Elementary Teacher North Pole Elementary January 5, 2015
CERTIFIED EMPLOYEE – LEAVE OF ABSENCE
Name Title Location Effective Date
CERTIFIED EMPLOYEE – TERMINATION
Name Title Location Effective Date
CERTIFIED EMPLOYEE – RETIREMENT
Name Title Location Hire Date Effective Date
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EXEMPT EMPLOYEE – NEW HIRE
Name Title Location Effective Date Pearce, Lisa Chief Financial Officer Adminstrative Services November 17, 2014
EXEMPT EMPLOYEE – LEAVE OF ABSENCE
Name Title Location Effective Date
EXEMPT EMPLOYEE – TERMINATION
Name Title Location Effective Date Ferrin, Tiffany HR Senior Technician Human Resources December 5, 2014
EXEMPT EMPLOYEE – RETIREMENT
Name Title Location Hire Date Effective Date Information compiled and report produced and provided by Human Resources Department
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Information compiled and report produced and provided by Human Resources Department
Information Report For the period: 11/8/2014–11/21/2014
CLASSIFIED EMPLOYEE – NEW HIRES
Name Title Location Effective Date Ross, Amanda Intervention Room Aide West Valley High School November 10, 2014 Zeisel, Lydia RTI Assistant Ticasuk Brown Elementary
School November 10, 2014
Hudmon, Belvin Custodian Ticasuk and Arctic Light Elementary Schools
November 10, 2014
Rogero, Gerardo Custodian West Valley High School November 10, 2014 Viltrakis, Molly Custodian Anne Wien Elementary School November 10, 2014 Conway, Isabelle RTI Assistant Woodriver Elementary School November 10, 2014 Leach, Wendy Project Liaison (BBBS) Assistant Superintendent,
Secondary Schools November 17, 2014
Palmer, Paula SPED Resource Aide Arctic Light Elementary School November 17, 2014 Raeuchle, Joseph Behavior Intervention
Aide Joy Elementary School November 17, 2014
CLASSIFIED EMPLOYEE – LEAVE OF ABSENCE /LAYOFF
Name Title Location Effective Date Doak, Stephen School Safety Liaison Assistant Superintendent’s
Office November 8, 2014
CLASSIFIED EMPLOYEE – TERMINATION
Name Title Location Effective Date
Schneider, Perry Computer Technician Network & Computer Services December 2, 2014 Guess, Arlin School Nurse Woodriver Elementary School December 18, 2014 McNamara, Linda Prevention/Intervention
Specialist West Valley High School December 3, 2014
CLASSIFIED EMPLOYEE – RETIREMENT
Name Title Location Hire Date Effective Date None
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Special Meeting Minutes 1 of 2 November 17, 2014
FAIRBANKS NORTH STAR BOROUGH SCHOOL DISTRICT
B O A R D O F E D U C A T I O N
FAIRBANKS, ALASKA Special Meeting MINUTES November 17, 2014 President Haas called the meeting to order at 5:31 p.m. in the board room of the FNSBSD Administrative Center at 520 Fifth Avenue. The special meeting was called to discuss student discipline matters. President Haas read the district’s mission statement: “Our mission is to provide an excellent and equitable education in a safe, supportive environment so all students can become productive members of a diverse and changing society.” Present: Heidi Haas, President Wendy Dominique, Vice President Allyson Lambert, Treasurer Sue Hull, Member Michael O’Brien, Member Sean Rice, Member
Absent: Lisa Gentry, Clerk
Staff Present: Dr. Karen Gaborik, Interim Superintendent Shaun Kraska, Interim Assistant Superintendent of Secondary Education Elizabeth Schaffhauser, Director of Employment and Education Opportunity Sharon Tuttle, Executive Assistant to the Board of Education Public Testimony – limited to items on the agenda only [0:00:29] President Haas called for public testimony. Hearing none, testimony was closed. Executive Session [0:00:35] An executive session was called to consider student discipline issues.
HULL MOVED, LAMBERT SECONDED, TO CONVENE IN EXECUTIVE SESSION TO DISCUSS STUDENT DISCIPLINE ISSUES THAT 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. 4 AYES (O’BRIEN, HULL, LAMBERT, HAAS) The board convened to executive session at 5:32 p.m. Mrs. Dominique arrived at 5:36 p.m. Mr. Rice arrived at 5:47 p.m. The executive session adjourned at 6:10 p.m.
Special Meeting Minutes 2 of 2 November 17, 2014
Student Discipline [0:01:01]
HULL MOVED, RICE SECONDED, TO:
EXPEL STUDENT 11-17-14-01 FOR AN INDEFINITE PERIOD OF TIME; FURTHER, STUDENT SHOULD ENROLL IN THE SMART PROGRAM; STUDENT MUST OBTAIN A THREAT ASSESSMENT PRIOR TO READMISSION TO DISTRICT SCHOOLS AND COMPLY WITH ANY RECOMMENDATIONS AND/OR REQUIREMENTS OF THAT ASSESSMENT; AND STUDENT MUST APPLY TO THE SCHOOL BOARD FOR READMISSION TO THE SCHOOL DISTRICT. EXPEL STUDENT 11-17-14-02 FOR AN INDEFINITE PERIOD OF TIME; FURTHER, STUDENT SHOULD ENROLL IN THE SMART PROGRAM; STUDENT MUST OBTAIN A DRUG ASSESSMENT BY A STATE APPROVED ASSESSMENT AGENCY/PROVIDER AND COMPLY WITH ALL RECOMMENDATIONS AND/OR REQUIREMENTS OF THE ASSESSMENT; FURTHER, STUDENT MUST COMPLETE TEN (10) TO TWENTY-FOUR (24) HOURS OF COMMUNITY SERVICE AS APPROVED BY THE BUILDING ADMINISTRATOR; AND STUDENT MUST APPLY TO THE SCHOOL BOARD FOR READMISSION TO THE SCHOOL DISTRICT.
EXPEL STUDENT 11-17-14-03 FOR AN INDEFINITE PERIOD OF TIME; FURTHER, STUDENT SHOULD ENROLL IN THE SMART PROGRAM AND STUDENT MUST APPLY TO THE SCHOOL BOARD FOR READMISSION TO THE SCHOOL DISTRICT.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY BY VOICE VOTE. 6 AYES (RICE, O’BRIEN, HULL, LAMBERT, DOMINIQUE, HAAS)
Board Comments/Discussion [0:01:32] President Haas asked board members about attending Crawford Elementary School’s Blue Ribbon celebration the next day. President Haas and Dr. Gaborik would represent the school board and district at the event. Mrs. Hull suggested developing some method of tracking and advising the board of board member attendance at various events. Board members received many invitations and it would be good for board members and event planners to know which events would have board member representation. President Haas suggested board members include the board secretary when they RSVP’d and/or notify her when they were planning on attending events. The meeting adjourned at 6:13 p.m. Submitted by Sharon Tuttle, executive assistant to the Board of Education.
Work Session Minutes 1 of 3 November 17, 2014
FAIRBANKS NORTH STAR BOROUGH SCHOOL DISTRICT
B O A R D O F E D U C A T I O N
FAIRBANKS, ALASKA Work Session MINUTES November 17, 2014 President Haas called the work session to order at 6:18 p.m. in the board room of the FNSBSD Administrative Center at 520 Fifth Avenue. The work session was called to provide the board with an overview of the district’s 2014-2017 Technology Plan and to discuss the discipline rubric. Present: Heidi Haas, President Wendy Dominique, Vice President Allyson Lambert, Treasurer Sue Hull, Member Michael O’Brien, Member Sean Rice, Member
Absent: Lisa Gentry, Clerk
Staff Present: Dr. Karen Gaborik, Interim Superintendent of Schools Mike Fisher, Chief Financial Officer Shaun Kraska, Interim Assistant Superintendent of Secondary Instruction Janet Cobb, Executive Director of Technology Johanna Carson, Director of Community and Public Relations Elizabeth Schaffhauser, Director of Employment and Educational Opportunity Helen Clark, Director of Federal Programs Katie Sanders, Director of Library Media Kathy Port, Technology Curriculum Coordinator Sharon Tuttle, Executive Assistant to the Board of Education Dr. Gaborik introduced Lisa Pearce, the district’s new chief financial officer. Ms. Pearce would replace Mike Fisher, who would be retiring at the end of January. 2014-2017 District Technology Plan [0:01:12]
Janet Cobb, executive director of technology, and Kathy Port, technology curriculum coordinator, reviewed the district’s 2014-2017 Technology Plan. The presentation started with a video highlighting how technology within the district had changed through the years. The Fairbanks North Star Borough School District Education Technology Plan was an interactive document that outlined multi-year technology goals developed by a broad range of departments. The technology plan sought to:
describe how the district planned for the effective use and implementation of instructional technology;
provide a multi-year strategic vision of technology in the district that encompassed the school board’s mission, vision, and priorities;
demonstrate forward thinking to maintain agility and flexibility to meet future needs; provide the required information by the Alaska Department of Education; and meet E-rate compliance and the Alaska Department of Education’s Educational Technology
Plan requirements.
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2014-2017 District Technology Plan (continued) Mrs. Cobb and Mrs. Port’s presentation showcased how technology was used through instruction; student and parent educational tools; business, payroll, human resources, and communication applications; professional development; safety; facilities management; student assessments; and staff evaluations. The role of technology in schools would continue to grow as assessments moved toward the online environment. Static tests would be replaced by adaptive testing in order to further personalize learning for students. The district continued to be at the forefront within the state in providing innovative and effective use of technology. Technology was an integral part of the district’s day-to-day operations. In addition to the instructional supports it provided, technology also linked schools to the wider community. Parents accessed information via the district website and district mobile app, PowerSchool (the district’s student information system) and individual teacher websites and blogs. Technology challenges facing the district centered on infrastructure and other hardware; staff professional development, updated and working devices, a device replacement plan, and funding. The district had funding for a two-year infrastructure upgrade which would help address some of the infrastructure concerns, but more funding and upgrades were needed. Preparing students for a world rich in technology with the appropriate 21st century skills and knowledge required access to various forms of technology including computers, mobile devices, web-based applications to support curricular goals, and appropriate instruction, including digital citizenship, to navigate in a digital world. The required investment in training and staff development continued to grow and the district was striving to integrate new and innovative technologies into instructional and administrative programs. The increased Internet and network traffic would continue to require greater network bandwidth and sufficient security measures for classrooms and administrative offices. Technology changed and evolved constantly. The district’s technology team met on a regular basis to review technology policies, needs, and concerns. BOARD QUESTIONS/COMMENTS Item for information only. No action required. Board member questions and discussions included technology limitation factors within the district – infrastructure, professional development, and funding; effective use of technology; one-to-one program options; staff and classroom teacher technology support; legislative grant support; digital learning; and technology policies. Board members voiced their support in making certain all students had access to learning whether it was through technology or textbooks. Board members briefly discussed the board’s vision for technology and how it would correlate to the district’s strategic plan, believing it would have a significant role in the plan. Discipline Rubric [0:56:52]
Elizabeth Schaffhauser, director of employment and education opportunity, reviewed the district’s discipline rubric used to help ensure consistent disciplinary consequences. The motivation behind the rubric was input from board members during discipline case reviews and was developed through input from principals and administrative staff. The rubric provided guidance to principals for more serious or repeated offenses outside what was already outlined in the district’s administrative regulations. Mrs. Dominique left at 7:26 p.m.
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Discipline Rubric (continued) BOARD QUESTIONS/COMMENTS Item for information only. No action required. Board members raised individual concerns regarding specific discipline issues they recalled from past cases and current parent comments. Other discussion included questions and comments on the definition of deadly weapons, possession and use of weapons, parent and public comment opportunities, and elementary versus secondary offenses and appropriate discipline. Board Comments/Announcements None The meeting adjourned at 7:43 p.m. Submitted by Sharon Tuttle, executive assistant to the Board of Education
Regular Meeting Minutes Page 1 of 15 November 18, 2014
FAIRBANKS NORTH STAR BOROUGH SCHOOL DISTRICT
B O A R D O F E D U C A T I O N
FAIRBANKS, ALASKA Regular Meeting MINUTES November 18, 2014 President Haas called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. in the board room of the FNSBSD Administrative Center at 520 Fifth Avenue. The Young Native Fiddlers led the Pledge of Allegiance and performed for the board under the guidance of Blanche Murphy. President Haas read the district’s mission statement: “Our mission is to provide an excellent and equitable education in a safe, supportive environment so all students can become productive members of a diverse and changing society.” In support of the district’s mission statement, President Haas congratulated Crawford Elementary School’s for its recent National Blue Ribbon School recognition. She attended the school’s celebration earlier in the day. Present: Heidi Haas, President Wendy Dominique, Vice President Allyson Lambert, Treasurer Sue Hull, Member Michael O’Brien, Member Sean Rice, Member Wyatt Hoyes, Student Representative
Absent: Lisa Gentry, Clerk Larry Rice, Base Representative Sidney Zemp, Post Representative
Staff Present: Dr. Karen Gaborik, Interim Superintendent of Schools Mike Fisher, Chief Financial Officer Sandy Kowalski, Assistant Superintendent of Elementary Education Kathy Hughes, Executive Director of Alternative Instruction & Accountability Traci Gatewood, Executive Director of Human Resources Dave Norum, Executive Director of Facilities Maintenance Janet Cobb, Executive Director of Technology Johanna Carson, Director of Public Relations Bett Schaffhauser, Director of Employment & Educational Opportunity Helen Clark, Director of Federal Programs Katie Sanders, Director of Library Media Services Sharon Tuttle, Executive Assistant to the Board PRELIMINARY ITEMS 2014 Kids Voting Poster, Writing & Podcast Contest Winners Kids Voting North Alaska, in conjunction with the Fairbanks North Star Borough School District, held a local poster, writing, and podcast contest for K-12 students. Michelle Daml, elementary curriculum coordinator, and Maida Buckley, Kids Voting coordinator, made the presentation.
Poster Contest – 1st Place Winners
Grades K-2 Diego Fernando Guevara-Mendoza Anne Wien Elementary School
Grades 3-5 Sophia Padilla North Pole Elementary School
Grades 6-8 Kaye Seol Anne Wien Elementary School
Grades 9-12 Tiffany Howard West Valley High School
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2014 Kids Voting Poster, Writing & Podcast Contest Winners (continued)
Writing Contest – 1st Place Winner
Grades 6-8 Andrew Sparks Barnette Magnet School
Podcast Contest – 1st Place Winners
Grades 9-12 Gabe Rankin & Jenna Johnson West Valley High School
Staff Introductions Traci Gatewood, executive director of human resources, introduced Ivory McDaniel, investigation specialist and student discipline officer, and Kim Saner, director of labor relations. AGENDA
HULL MOVED, RICE SECONDED, TO ADOPT THE AGENDA WITH CONSENT ITEMS.
The following consent items were moved: approved the minutes from the special meetings on October 27 and November 3; the work session on November 3; and the regular meeting on November 4, 2014, as submitted. approved Budget Transfer 2015-025: Special Education Contracted Services in the amount of $1,140,587. approved Barnette Magnet School’s request to raise funds for its Robotics Team to purchase new equipment and travel to Carlsbad, California, April 16-20, 2015 to participate in the First Lego League Open North American Invitational Robotics Tournament, at no cost to the district. accepted the gift of 15 Garmin eTrex GPS receivers, valued at $1,732.95, from Chevron Alaska to Anne Wien Elementary School for the school’s science room. accepted the gift of $1,000 from the Denali Elementary PTA to Denali Elementary School for the school’s birthday book give-away program. accepted the gift of $1,500 from Tatonduk Outfitters Limited to Hutchison High School to support the school’s volleyball and soccer programs. accepted the gift of $5,000 from Ann Tremarello to Lathrop High School to support the school’s boys’ and girls’ basketball programs. accepted the gift of one year’s access to StarWalk Media, valued at $6,586.30, from Seymour Science LLC to library media services to support literacy and the district’s English language arts curriculum. approved the Personnel Action Report for the period October 25 – November 7, 2014. acknowledged the Personnel Information Report for the period October 15 – November 7, 2014. acknowledged the Superintendent’s Budget Transfer Report for November 18, 2014. acknowledged the Long Term Suspensions and Expulsions Report for the 2014-15 school year, as of November 7, 2014.
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Consent Agenda (continued) acknowledged the Board’s Reading File. acknowledged the Coming Events and Meeting Announcements. ADVISORY VOTE. 1 AYE (HOYES) MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY BY ROLL CALL VOTE. 5 AYES (S. RICE, O’BRIEN, HULL, LAMBERT, HAAS) PUBLIC COMMENT ON NONAGENDA ITEMS Carrie Nash, 740 Pelican Way, parent, testified to the issue of students receiving Alaska Performance Scholarship (APS) credit for the Algebra 1.5 course. In the past, students had been told the course would receive APS credit and students in the class of 2014 received APS credit for the course. The course was rigorous and valuable. Ms. Nash encouraged the school board to direct the administration to reconsider their decision and allow course credit in consideration of the Alaska Performance Scholarship. Angelica Ochoa, PO Box 83956, Hutchison High School student, had taken Algebra 1.5 thinking she would receive credit towards the Alaska Performance Scholarship. Students who took the course right beside her who were students in the class of 2014 received APS credit, but students in her class did not. Ms. Ochoa thought the district should grant APS credit to all students who took the course; there should not be different rules for different students. She would like to see the class count towards the Alaska Performance Scholarship. Josiah Nash, 740 Pelican Way, Hutchison High School student, spoke in support of Algebra 1.5 counting towards the Alaska Performance Scholarship. Mr. Nash had taken the course in good faith and believed the course would count towards the Alaska Performance Scholarship. He was never notified the course would not count. He felt it was not fair that students in the class of 2014 received APS credit, but he would not. The course was rigorous and students learned from the course. Other school districts within the state offered APS credit for the same course and so should the Fairbanks district. President Haas clarified the students took the course last year. Mr. Nash stated President Haas was correct. The students testifying took the course alongside students in the class of 2014 who received APS credit, yet they, students in the class of 2015 would not. JeAnn Holliman, PO Box 83918, Hutchison High School special education teacher, read a letter on behalf of Hutchison High School parent, Carolyn Chapin. Ms. Chapin supported the district allowing Alaska Performance Scholarship (APS) credit for Algebra 1.5. The course provided students the opportunity to transition from Algebra 1 to Algebra 2, noting some students may not have made the transition without Algebra 1.5. Ms. Chapin thought it was unethical not to allow APS credit for the course. She asked the board and administration to reconsider and allow Algebra 1.5 credit towards APS. Ms. Chapin also pointed out the Alaska Performance Scholarship would benefit students moving into the technical trades, it was not only for college-bound students. Ms. Holliman also voiced her personal support for the district allowing Algebra 1.5 credit towards the APS. As a teacher, she saw the hardship not allowing APS credit caused. She asked the board and administration to reconsider and allow the course credit towards the APS.
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PUBLIC COMMENT ON NONAGENDA ITEMS (continued) Natalie Castro, 725 Ursa Major, North Pole Middle teacher, was one of the coordinators of the school’s McHenryball tournament. The ability to hold the event had been questioned and the board had received some concerns about the event. Ms. Castro explained how the tournament originated in honor of North Pole Middle student, James Walters, who was killed at the beginning of school in 2012. The tournament was originally held in honor of James to raise funds for local charities near and dear to him. The second year of the tournament was held in honor of Robyn Blemke, another North Pole Middle student whose life was lost in an accident. That year, funds were raised in Robyn’s honor and donated to local charities. Fortunately, this year, the event was all about the charities. Ms. Castro pointed out how the tournament was used as a learning opportunity for students. Students researched the charities and worked on the organizational plans and advertising. The event was also an exercise in team building between students and students and staff. Ms. Castro hoped the event would be able to continue. Jenny Long, PO Box 140014, North Pole Middle School teacher and member of the McHenryball planning team, spoke in support of McHenryball. Ms. Long wanted to make it clear McHenryball was not dodgeball; for all negatives of dodgeball, McHenryball was a positive experience. The event involved teachers, support staff, and students and was not part of the physical education curriculum, but rather an extracurricular activity and fundraiser. Ms. Long agreed with the comments by Ms. Castro about the event being a learning opportunity for students – they were working to raise money, researching charities, and working together to create a bond between the school and community. Derek Shuttleworth, 2806 Chief Alexander Drive, North Pole Middle School teacher and co-coordinator of the McHenryball Tournament, echoed the comments of Ms. Castro and Ms. Long in support of the school’s McHenryball Tournament. Before the coverage of the event last week, the school had been asked to share the tournament information with other schools; it wasn’t viewed as something negative. Mr. Shuttleworth was concerned and wondered why the school was now in the position of having to defend the event. He felt McHenryball was one reason students enjoyed showing up for school. There were over 120 students participating. Participation was entirely voluntary, noting it might be the only time some students might ever participate in a sporting event and be part of team. Team work was an important aspect of the event. It helped to connect students to school who might not normally be connected. Mr. Shuttleworth did not believe the tournament was something to be scorned, but rather something to be grown. Jenifer Cameron, PO Box 117, district art coordinator, extended an invitation to board members to attend the Mayor’s Young Artist Reception at the borough building on Monday, November 24, beginning at 5:30 p.m. The artwork of 149 students would be showcased. Dr. Gaborik would be in attendance to help with certificates. Ms. Cameron hoped board members would be able to attend. It was a great event. Kimberly Nelson, PO Box 56717, North Pole High School and Middle School parent, spoke in support of the McHenryball Tournament. The tournament provided contributions in the names and memories of James Walters and Robin Blemke, who were friends of her children. She pointed out how the tournaments held in honor of the lost students helped both the families and the school community deal with the losses. Ms. Nelson felt it would be a disservice to parents and students to discontinue the tournament. She hoped the tournament would continue for years to come. Mrs. Dominique arrived at 7:56 p.m.
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OLD BUSINESS Include in the Consent Agenda. NEW BUSINESS Annual Audit Report The school district’s Fiscal Year 2013-14 Financial Statement Audit was complete. Colleen Fitzgerald, director of accounting services, and Kara Moore, partner with Cook & Haugeberg CPAs, reviewed the audit report.
Board Priority: Develop long-term sustainability of overall district operations.
LAMBERT MOVED, HULL SECONDED, TO APPROVE THE FY 2013-14 FINANCIAL STATEMENT AND AUDITOR’S REPORT.
Ms. Fitzgerald and Ms. Moore briefly reviewed the Comprehensive Annual Financial Report (CAFR) for the period July 1, 2013 through June 30, 2014. The auditors performed tests of the district’s compliance with certain provisions of laws, regulations, contracts and grant agreements to attain reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements were free of material misstatement. The results of the auditors’ tests disclosed no instances of noncompliance or other matters that were required to be reported under Government Auditing Standards. Ms. Moore reported on the school district’s audit for the year ended June 30, 2014. The auditors performed certain test work to attain reasonable assurance the financial statements were free of material misstatement in order to support the auditors’ opinions. In the opinion of the auditors, based on the results of audit procedures performed, the financial statements were presented fairly and in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles. It was referred to as an unqualified or clean opinion. It was an indication of the high level of financial accountability attained by the district. Once again this year, the district received a Certificate of Excellence in Financial Reporting from the Association of School Business Officials and a Certificate of Achievement from the Government Finance Officers Association for their Comprehensive Annual Financial Report for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2013. Ms. Moore reviewed the audit’s prior year deficiencies related to missing W-4s in some personnel files, confirming purchase orders, year-end encumbrances, consistent cash handling procedures at schools across the district, accounts payable validation verification on district checks, and an inventory of the district’s capital equipment. Deficiencies had either been corrected, resolved, or progress was being made. The audit’s current year recommendation addressed p-Card supervisor approvals, but had been corrected with a software update and the auditors considered the issue corrected. PUBLIC COMMENTS None BOARD QUESTIONS/COMMENTS Discussion ensued. Board questions and discussions included how well p-Cards were working, the district’s transition to the new financial system – MUNIS, and progress on the district’s capital equipment inventory. President Haas thanked Ms. Moore and Ms. Fitzgerald for their report. The board appreciated the electronic version of the CAFR document. ADVISORY VOTE. 1 AYE (HOYES) MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY BY ROLL CALL VOTE. 6 AYES (LAMBERT, DOMINIQUE, S. RICE, O’BRIEN, HULL, HAAS)
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Resolution 2015-10: Approving Effie Kokrine Early College Charter School Renewal Application Effie Kokrine Early College Charter School was completing its tenth year of operation and per state statute must re-apply to have its charter renewed. Effie Kokrine Early College Charter School Inc. has submitted an application for the continued operation of a charter school from July 1, 2015 through June 30, 2025. The school board held a work-session October 20, 2014 to discuss and address any questions regarding the charter application. If approved, the Effie Kokrine Early College Charter School renewal application would be forwarded to the State Board of Education with a recommendation for approval.
Board Priority: Provide educational options to families and students.
LAMBERT MOVED, RICE SECONDED, TO APPROVE RESOLUTION 2015-10: APPROVING EFFIE KOKRINE EARLY COLLEGE CHARTER SCHOOL RENEWAL APPLICATION, WITH RECOMMENDATION FOR APPROVAL BY THE STATE BOARD OF EDUCATION.
Mrs. Lambert read the resolution for the public record. Interim Superintendent Dr. Gaborik stated the administration fully supported the charter renewal and appreciated the changes made by the charter in response to comments and input from the administration and board at the October 20 work session. She personally thanked Joshua Snow, Effie Kokrine Early College Charter School head teacher, for his collaboration and work with the administration. PUBLIC COMMENTS Nancy Schupp, 1953 Kingfisher Drive, an Effie Kokrine Early College Charter School grandparent and guardian, spoke in support of the Effie Kokrine Early College Charter School application. Ms. Schupp felt the charter school filled a need within the community. She had eight family members who were currently and had attended the school. Donald Allmond, 2230 Cowles Street, an Effie Kokrine Early College Charter School parent, spoke in support of renewing the charter school’s charter application. Mr. Allmond’s older son had attended the school when it was the Howard Luke Academy and it had turned his son around. Mr. Allmond’s now had an adopted son attending the charter school and the school had been great for him. He felt the school provided the opportunity for his son to learn about his heritage and things he himself could not teach him. Amelia Topkok, 4783 Drake Street, an Effie Kokrine Early College Charter School parent, really appreciated the charter school and how it helped her son. Both Ms. Topkok and her son liked the smaller class sizes and attention given to students that had helped her son succeed. They were happy he was able to connect with his culture. As a parent, Ms. Topkok really appreciated the school. She hoped her younger son would also choose to attend Effie Kokrine Early College Charter School. Students needed to be able to connect with their culture. Deborah Kokrine, PO Box 55922, an Effie Kokrine Early College Charter School parent, thanked the board for their support for the charter school renewal. Ms. Kokrine had had children in the school since it opened – two had graduated and one was currently attending. She was proud of her daughter who was married and a mom with two children, her son who was attending the Plumbers and Pipefitters school, and her 11th grade son attending the school. Suleymi Juarez, 3720 Hardluck Drive, an Effie Kokrine Early College Charter School senior, felt the school community was like a family. She appreciated teachers staying after school to help her with homework. Ms. Juarez did not like the change in the grade scale; she thought it would not make students work harder. She really enjoyed the charter school.
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Resolution 2015-10: Approving Effie Kokrine Early College Charter School Renewal Application (continued) Aaron Lanmon, 1420 Conrad Street, an Effie Kokrine Early College Charter School student, spoke in support of the charter school. Mr. Lanmon thought teachers were more like family and students looked to the charter school as a family. He liked the small school setting and how students could be who they really were. Mr. Lanmon noted there was no bullying at the school and students took care of each other and were there for each other. BOARD QUESTIONS/COMMENTS Discussion ensued. Board members expressed their support and appreciation for the charter school students, staff, and parents who had worked hard over the last 10 years to make Effie Kokrine Early College Charter School successful. Other discussion included the charter school’s “family atmosphere” graduation ceremonies and school culture; how the charter school filled a real need within the community; appreciation for resolving the grading policy concerns; working to increase student achievement; and lower student dropout rates. Mr. Rice appreciated the charter renewal was done during Alaska Native Heritage Month.
ADVISORY VOTE. 1 AYE (HOYES) MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY BY ROLL CALL VOTE. 6 AYES (LAMBERT, DOMINIQUE, S. RICE, O’BRIEN, HULL, HAAS) Policy 170: Tobacco and Nicotine-Free School District (First Reading) The school board requested the Policy Review Committee consider a comprehensive tobacco policy for the school district. The Policy Review Committee considered a model comprehensive policy and existing district policies and administrative regulations before forwarding the policy to the board. Legal counsel had vetted the new proposed policy. The administration recommended adoption of Policy 170.
Board Priority: Provide a safe learning environment.
HULL MOVED, O’BRIEN SECONDED, TO APPROVE FIRST READING, PUBLIC HEARING, AND ADVANCEMENT TO SECOND READING OF POLICY 170: TOBACCO AND NICOTINE-FREE SCHOOL DISTRICT.
Elizabeth Schaffhauser, employment and educational opportunity director, reviewed the district’s current tobacco policies and the proposed policy that would provide for a comprehensive Gold Standard policy. If the board approved the new policy, the other policies on the agenda would need to be revised for consistency. Mrs. Hull, Policy Review Committee chair, thanked Ms. Schaffhauser and the staff for their work on the policy. She also thanked Dean Gustafson and Octavia Harris with the American Lung Association who were both very helpful and supportive to the committee. Mrs. Hull wanted to reassure the public the policy was not a change in policy for the district, as the expectations were the same; the policy made things clearer. It was quite an achievement to get a Gold Standard policy and Mrs. Hull was grateful to all who helped with the policy revisions.
PUBLIC COMMENTS Dean Gustafson, 529 Sixth Avenue, health educator with the American Lung Association, spoke in support of the comprehensive tobacco policy and the adoption of the Gold Standard Policy. Mr. Gustafson pointed out the negative effects of tobacco and how the tobacco industry targeted young people. The district’s current tobacco policy was considered incomplete and he supported the proposed revisions for a comprehensive policy. Mr. Gustafson provided the board with 131 resolutions in support of a comprehensive tobacco policy signed by students, staff, parents, and community members.
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Policy 170: Tobacco and Nicotine-Free School District (First Reading) (continued) Sara Riley, 1209 28th Avenue, Anne Wien Elementary student, accompanied by her mother, voiced (through her mom) her grave concern about smoking. Ms. Riley would like everyone to consider a more comprehensive tobacco policy so she could have a safe learning environment. Mrs. Riley also supported the policy revisions for a more comprehensive policy. She suffered health concerns that were acerbated by smoke and other pollutants. It was important for adults to model good habits because children picked up habits they saw. Mrs. Riley asked the board to approve the revised policy. BOARD QUESTIONS/COMMENTS Discussion ensued. Mrs. Hull thanked the American Lung Association for the signage that would be provided to the district.
Mr. O’Brien asked Mr. Gustafson if his organization was looking at air quality. Mr. Gustafson stated Ms. Harris was working on that issue.
Mr. Hoyes stated the students submitted the resolution to the Alaska Association of Student Governments. There was a lot of support for the resolution and it was passed by the association.
President Haas thanked everyone for their work on the comprehensive policy; it really helped clarify the district’s position and expectations.
ADVISORY VOTE. 1 AYE (HOYES) MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY BY ROLL CALL VOTE. 6 AYES (HULL, LAMBERT, DOMINIQUE, S. RICE, O’BRIEN, HAAS)
Policy 537: Tobacco-Free School Premises (First Reading) If the school board adopted the proposed comprehensive tobacco and nicotine policy, revisions were necessary to Policy 537 in order for the existing policy to be consistent. Legal counsel had vetted the proposed policy. The administration recommended adoption of Policy 537 as revised.
Board Priority: Provide a safe learning environment.
HULL MOVED, DOMINIQUE SECONDED, TO APPROVE FIRST READING, PUBLIC HEARING, AND ADVANCEMENT TO SECOND READING OF POLICY 537: TOBACCO-FREE SCHOOL PREMISES.
BOARD QUESTIONS/COMMENTS Mrs. Dominique asked about the signage. Ms. Schaffhauser stated the American Lung Association would provide six signs per school and the district also had some signs already in place.
PUBLIC COMMENTS Yatibaey Evans, Alaska Native Education coordinator and administrative center staff, asked if the tobacco policy signs would be placed outside the administrative center. The smoke outside the building bothered her and she would like to see signs posted at the administrative center.
President Haas thought it was a great recommendation. Dr. Gaborik stated the district would work with the city regarding the signage.
Kris Riley, 1209 28th Avenue, West Valley High School student and athlete, spoke to how second-hand smoke affected him and his mom. He felt making schools smoke-free was good for health.
ADVISORY VOTE. 1 AYE (HOYES) MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY BY ROLL CALL VOTE. 6 AYES (O’BRIEN, HULL, LAMBERT, DOMINIQUE, S. RICE, HAAS)
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Policy 1049.3: Tobacco or Nicotine Violations (First Reading) If the school board adopted the proposed comprehensive tobacco and nicotine policy, revisions were necessary to Policy 1049.3 Tobacco or Nicotine Violations in order for the existing policy to be consistent. Legal counsel had vetted the proposed policy. The administration recommended adoption of Policy 149.3 as revised.
Board Priority: Provide a safe learning environment.
DOMINIQUE MOVED, RICE SECONDED, TO APPROVE FIRST READING, PUBLIC HEARING, AND ADVANCEMENT TO SECOND READING OF POLICY 1049.3: TOBACCO OR NICOTINE VIOLATIONS.
PUBLIC COMMENTS None BOARD QUESTIONS/COMMENTS None ADVISORY VOTE. 1 AYE (HOYES) MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY BY ROLL CALL VOTE. 6 AYES (S. RICE, O’BRIEN, HULL, LAMBERT, DOMINIQUE, HAAS) Policy 1156: Gifts & Donations (First Reading) If the school board adopted the proposed comprehensive tobacco and nicotine policy, then it would be appropriate to revise Policy 1156 in order to include similar language. Legal counsel had vetted the proposed policy. The administration recommended adoption of Policy 1156 as revised.
Board Priority: Provide a safe learning environment.
HULL MOVED, LAMBERT SECONDED, TO APPROVE FIRST READING, PUBLIC HEARING, AND ADVANCEMENT TO SECOND READING OF POLICY 1156: GIFTS & DONATIONS.
PUBLIC COMMENTS None BOARD QUESTIONS/COMMENTS Mr. O’Brien asked if the district held investments associated with tobacco companies. Mike Fisher, chief financial officer, stated the borough was the district’s central treasury and the district received no interest earnings on any cash balances. The district would not receive any funds from investments. ADVISORY VOTE. 1 AYE (HOYES) MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY BY ROLL CALL VOTE. 6 AYES (DOMINIQUE, S. RICE, O’BRIEN, HULL, LAMBERT, HAAS) President Haas thanked everyone for their work and testimony. From the public and board comments, she did not anticipate any concerns for second reading.
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Suspend School Board Policy 321.3: Recruitment and Employment of Superintendent with Intent to Offer a Contract to Interim Superintendent Dr. Karen Gaborik
At the school board’s October 11 work session, the board agreed to research and seek legal counsel regarding the process of appointing Interim Superintendent Dr. Karen Gaborik as Superintendent of Schools for the Fairbanks North Star Borough School District. At its November 3, 2014 Special Meeting, the board declared its intent, by a majority vote, to appoint and offer Dr. Gaborik a regular contract as Superintendent of Schools at its November 18 Regular Meeting.
If the board intended to offer Interim Superintendent Dr. Karen Gaborik a regular contract, the board needed to suspend Policy 321.3: Recruitment and Employment of Superintendent and move to offer Dr. Gaborik a regular contract as Superintendent of Schools. The contract would then be negotiated.
Board Priorities: Quality education requires highly motivated, skilled, supportive teachers, administrators, and support staff and to develop long-term sustainability of overall district operations.
DOMINIQUE MOVED, HULL SECONDED, TO SUSPEND POLICY 321.3: RECRUITMENT AND EMPLOYMENT OF SUPERINTENDENT TO APPOINT AND NEGOTIATE A CONTRACT WITH DR. KAREN GABORIK AS SUPERINTENDENT OF SCHOOLS FOR THE FAIRBANKS NORTH STAR BOROUGH SCHOOL DISTRICT.
PUBLIC COMMENTS John Thies, 305 Juneau Avenue, previous board member, voiced his support for Dr. Gaborik and the board’s decision to appoint her as superintendent. Mr. Thies had worked with Dr. Gaborik in a number of capacities over the years. Dr. Gaborik was a life-long Fairbanksan and her entire educational career had been in Fairbanks. Mr. Thies encouraged the board to appoint Dr. Gaborik. Pauline Bennett-Gannon, 1076 Willow Grouse Road, district staff member, encouraged the board to suspend the policy and appoint Dr. Gaborik as superintendent. Ms. Bennett-Gannon did not believe suspending policies was always the best choice, but there were times when going through a search process would be very expensive in time, money, and resources. Outside searches sometimes brought a fresh perspective, but sometimes it was good to look inside at the resources already available to the district. Dr. Gaborik had lived in Fairbanks for most of her life and did not have to be sold on the community and schools. The community knew Dr. Gaborik. Ms. Bennett-Gannon did not know Dr. Gaborik personally, but she had a student at Lathrop when Dr. Gaborik worked there. Dr. Gaborik continued to learn, as her progression of education proved and she possessed the education and communication skills and commitment necessary for the job. President Haas noted the number of public comments received regarding the input received, both in favor and against the board appointing Dr. Gaborik. There had been more support for the board appointing Dr. Gaborik than conducting a full search. The board had given the community the opportunity to comment. BOARD QUESTIONS/COMMENTS Discussion ensued.
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Suspend School Board Policy 321.3: Recruitment and Employment of Superintendent with Intent to Offer a Contract to Interim Superintendent Dr. Karen Gaborik (continued) Board members debated the pros and cons of appointing Dr. Gaborik versus conducting a full search. President Haas, Mrs. Dominique, Mrs. Lambert, Mrs. Hull, and Mr. Rice spoke mostly in favor of appointing Dr. Gaborik as Superintendent of Schools. Comments in favor stressed Dr. Gaborik’s knowledge, education, communication skills, Fairbanks roots, and the opportunity for the continuity of district leadership, which the district needed. Mr. O’Brien noted he was already on record as not supporting the board suspending the rules to appoint a superintendent, but stated it had nothing to do with Dr. Gaborik personally. His comments against a direct appointment focused on the benefits of a full search that would allow for a full vetting of candidates and their opinions on various educational issues, as well as provide the community the opportunity to meet Dr. Gaborik and any other candidates. He thought a full search would help address any doubt regarding the events that took place over the spring. Mr. O’Brien stated the board owed it to Dr. Gaborik to dissipate the cloud of suspicion surrounding the events that took place over the spring. President Haas, Mrs. Dominique, Mrs. Lambert, Mrs. Hull, and Mr. Rice, all board members involved in the investigations last spring and having done their due diligence, voiced their full support for Dr. Gaborik and had every confidence that she was not involved in any wrongdoing. Mrs. Hull and Mrs. Lambert expressed interest that the decision regarding the superintendent should be postponed to the December 2 Regular Meeting to allow the public adequate opportunity to participate in the process. Mr. O’Brien also supported postponing the decision until the next meeting, allowing people more time to provide additional input. It could also provide Dr. Gaborik an opportunity to answer questions or to schedule a process for Dr. Gaborik to address any concerns. President Haas, Mrs. Dominique, and Mr. Rice went on record supporting the board immediately appointing Dr. Gaborik and beginning contract negotiations. They felt the board had provided adequate notice and opportunity for public participation and input and nothing would be gained by delaying the decision. Mrs. Hull and Mrs. Lambert voiced support for Dr. Gaborik but felt there would be no harm in postponing the board’s action to the next meeting to allow two additional weeks of input. Mr. O’Brien supported the board conducting a search for the reasons stated previously; he also supported postponing the board’s action until the next meeting. At 9:48 p.m.:
DOMINIQUE MOVED, HULL SECONDED, TO SUSPEND THE RULES AND CONTINUE THE MEETING TO 11:00 P.M.
Asking for and hearing no objections, President Haas continued the meeting.
HULL MOVED, LAMBERT SECONDED, TO POSTPONE THE MOTION TO SUSPEND POLICY 321.3: RECRUITMENT AND EMPLOYMENT OF SUPERINTENDENT TO APPOINT AND NEGOTIATE A CONTRACT WITH DR. KAREN GABORIK AS SUPERINTENDENT OF SCHOOLS FOR THE FAIRBANKS NORTH STAR BOROUGH SCHOOL DISTRICT FOR TWO WEEKS UNTIL THE DECEMBER 2, 2014 REGULAR MEETING.
The board voted on the motion to postpone.
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Suspend School Board Policy 321.3: Recruitment and Employment of Superintendent with Intent to Offer a Contract to Interim Superintendent Dr. Karen Gaborik (continued) ADVISORY VOTE. 1 AYE (HOYES) MOTION FAILED BY ROLL CALL VOTE. 3 NAYS: DOMINIQUE, S. RICE, HAAS 3 AYES: LAMBERT, O’BRIEN, HULL The board voted on the main motion. ADVISORY VOTE. 1 AYE (HOYES) MOTION CARRIED BY ROLL CALL VOTE. 5 AYES: LAMBERT, DOMINIQUE, S. RICE, HULL, HAAS 1 NAY: O’BRIEN President Haas stated the contract would come forward for a vote before the board at a future meeting. Mrs. Hull suggested the president negotiate the contract and bring it back to the board for approval. Hearing no objection, President Haas would work with Dr. Gaborik to negotiate a contract. At 9:52 the board recessed for a short break. The board reconvened at 9:56 p.m. INFORMATION AND REPORTS Superintendent Update: Full-Day Kindergarten & Other Topics Board Priority: Student learning is at the center of everything we do. Dr. Gaborik thanked the board for their support in naming her superintendent. Dr. Gaborik provided an update on the topic of full-day kindergarten, along with updates on other administrative topics. She reviewed the costs of providing full-day kindergarten. The largest expense for implementation would involve the increase in staffing from current part-time kindergarten aides to full-time aides to support each kindergarten classroom. Full-time aides were not a requirement, but had been discussed. Transportation costs would be minimal. For the most part, it would just mean additional stops for the buses. Other concerns included the cost of furniture, availability of space at a few schools, and student attention. The overall costs, including full-time aides, would be approximately $5,939,960. BOARD QUESTIONS/COMMENTS Board comments and discussion ensued. President Haas noted the information was provided at the board’s request prior to their work beginning on the budget. The board would not be providing direction or making a decision at the current time. Board member questions and remarks included surveying teachers, principals, and parents; class size; sustainability of programs and student learning; launching pilots at specific schools versus a full district rollout; and alternative learning environments such as elemiddle/magnet/charter schools. The board debated the benefit of full-day versus extended day programs and aide support. President Haas noted the board would be holding a work session on December 1, 2014 obtain information and discuss the elemiddle concept and magnet schools. President Haas recommended board members send any specific questions regarding the topics to the administration.
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Superintendent Update: Full-Day Kindergarten & Other Topics (continued) PUBLIC COMMENTS From the audience, Tammy Smith, 2118 South Cushman Street, FEA president, voiced her support for full-day kindergarten. Dr. Gaborik pointed out the board would not need to make a recommendation on full-day kindergarten until budget time, allowing time to obtain additional information and data. Other updates from Dr. Gaborik: Alegbra 1.5: Dr. Gaborik stated work on the Algebra 1.5 was still being discussed. Information would be forthcoming.
Mrs. Hull stated it was important that students were treated fairly. If there was inadequate information conveyed to students and parents, the district needed to take that into consideration.
Mr. O’Brien stated his concerns had nothing to do with the content of the course, but rather the conversation and communication of the issue.
McHenryball Tournament: Dr. Gaborik stated Risk Management was reviewing the McHenryball Tournament to determine if the district could meet the risk concerns and conduct the tournament. Official Enrollment Report Mike Fisher, chief financial officer, provided an update on the official enrollment for 2014-15.
Board Priority: Develop long-term sustainability of overall district operations.
Mr. Fisher stated October 24 was the last day of the official Average Daily Membership (ADM) enrollment count. The district had ten days to submit the district’s official enrollment, along with next year’s projected enrollment. The district’s 2014-15 20-Day ADM Count was 13,765 students, down approximately 271 from projections. Enrollment numbers were down mostly in the elementary primary and middle school grades, with higher impacts at the military schools. Next year’s enrollment was projected to be 13,660 which was down by approximately 105 students from the count that just ended. PUBLIC COMMENTS None BOARD QUESTIONS/COMMENTS None Strategic Plan Process Update President Haas provided a brief update on the board’s strategic planning process.
Board Priority: Develop long-term sustainability of overall district operations.
One of the main questions regarding the strategic plan was if the board desired to include an online community survey. The company the board was considering to facilitate the strategic plan was OnStrategy. If the board moved forward with the company, the firm would have representatives in the state for another school district in February and would be available to meet with the Fairbanks board regarding the strategic plan on February 7, 2015. President Haas pointed out the date conflicted with AASB Leadership/Legislative Fly-in, but believed the district should take advantage of the company already being in the state, which would help with travel expenses.
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Strategic Plan Process Update (continued) Mr. Hoyes left at 10:26 p.m. PUBLIC COMMENTS None BOARD QUESTIONS/COMMENTS Mrs. Hull believed arrangements could be made to work around the conflict of the meeting and the AASB fly-in. She supported the community survey. Mrs. Dominique would not be available for the meeting as she would be out of state for her mother’s 80th birthday celebration. President Haas asked if there was any opposition to finalizing the contract with OnStrategy to include an online community survey and a meeting with the board and OnStrategy on February 7, 2015. Hearing no objection, President Haas would work with OnStrategy to get the process started. Mrs. Hull asked that information on any additional board meeting dates be made available as soon as possible for calendaring purposes. BOARD AND SUPERINTENDENT COMMENTS & COMMITTEE REPORTS On behalf of the entire board, President Haas thanked the Young Native Fiddlers for their wonderful performance, congratulated the Kids Voting contest winners, and welcomed the new human resources personnel. She also congratulated Crawford Elementary on their National Blue Ribbon School award. The board would be holding a special meeting on Monday, November 24 at noon for an update on the investigation and case against the district. The Mayor’s Art Reception for Young Artists was scheduled for Monday evening at 5:30 p.m. Mr. Rice announced the Board Curriculum Advisory Committee would meet on Thursday, December 4 at 5:20 p.m. He was pleased the board approved the charter renewal application for Effie Kokrine Early College Charter School. He really appreciated Effie’s large diverse student population and “family” culture. Mrs. Hull reported on the recent Association of Alaska School Boards (AASB) Annual Conference. There were many great learning opportunities and valuable information provided. She thanked the board for their nomination to the AASB board of directors; she was elected for another term. Mrs. Hull had also been elected chair for the National School Boards Association (NSBA) Pacific Region. Mrs. Hull thanked the district’s many excellent educators. She had heard so many great things about district teachers and staff at a recent PTA brunch. Mrs. Hull thanked everyone who gave so much for kids and often went the extra mile for them. She congratulated Crawford Elementary on their National Blue Ribbon School award and encouraged other schools to also apply for the award. Mrs. Lambert announced the Citizen Budget Review Committee would meet on December 3, 2014 at 5:30 p.m. in the board room. The committee would receive an overview of the budget. The meeting was open to the public and everyone was encouraged to attend. Mrs. Lambert added her congratulations to Effie Kokrine Early College Charter School; the school provided a great service to the community. She noted the improvement in student achievement as the school had moved from a two star to three star school. Mrs. Lambert congratulated Dr. Gaborik and was happy to see the continuity in the district’s leadership.
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BOARD AND SUPERINTENDENT COMMENTS & COMMITTEE REPORTS (continued) Mrs. Dominique echoed Mrs. Hull’s comments about the great teachers and staff within the district. She witnessed the great things happening in classrooms firsthand through her grandson’s classes. She also agreed with Mrs. Hull that more schools should apply for more awards. Mrs. Dominique shared a conversation she had had with a parent about programs available to students. An important aspect of parent engagement and getting and keeping parents involved was accurate and consistent communication and informing parents about programs available for studentss. Mrs. Dominique congratulated Dr. Gaborik and felt with her in charge, the district would be moving in a great direction. She committed on Effie Kokrine Charter School’s remarkable progress over the past ten years.
Mr. O’Brien thanked Yatibaey Evans for the board’s invitation to Alaska Native Education Heritage Celebration. He thought it was great to see district students participating in the community food bank bread baking drive. He thanked Katie Sanders, library media director, for the tour of the library media services department. The department had an amazing lending library and many amazing kits. Mr. O’Brien encouraged other management team members to reach out to him regarding tours and informational meetings about their departments; he would love to learn more about the different departments and programs in the district.
Dr. Gaborik announced the state would have a news release the next day announcing Salcha Elementary had won first place in the Alaska Play Every Day video contest. She congratulated the school on their award. The board would recognize the award at an upcoming meeting. Dr. Gaborik echoed Mr. O’Brien’s comments regarding district students baking bread for the food bank. She had also attended Crawford Elementary School’s celebration on their National Blue Ribbon School award with President Haas. The celebration was awesome. Dr. Gaborik congratulated Ruth Segler as one of two runner-ups for the Alaska Teacher of the Year.
Other announcements:
parent input on teacher evaluations was being accepted; flu shot clinic would be held at Joy Elementary on Wednesday; and Mr. Norum and Mr. Morris were scheduled for the Charlie O’Toole radio show on Friday.
President Haas spoke to the AASB conference. As Mrs. Hull had stated, there were some great breakout sessions; she especially enjoyed the board president round table and the resolutions process. One of the presentations she found very informative focused on how each board member filled a different role on the board. Each board member came from a different background and each brought an expertise to the board. Board members did not always agree on topics, but they needed to work together.
President Haas announced Jennifer Schmidt had resigned as co-chair on the Parent Engagement Task Force due to family matters. President Haas had been in contact with Mr. Bailey, the other co-chair, and hoped to have information to bring forward after the first of the year. President Haas expressed her support for McHenryball; it was a great learning experience for students. She hoped the district and borough would be able to work out the safety concerns; there could be risk in almost anything.
President Haas congratulated Dr. Gaborik on her appointment as superintendent. She had led the district for the last seven months with dignity and professionalism.
President Haas believed the inclement weather/school closing/delayed start information would be posted online. With the weather changing, she encouraged people to go to the website for information. She thanked everyone for their public testimony, especially the students.
The meeting adjourned at 10:52 p.m.
Submitted by Sharon Tuttle, executive assistant to the Board of Education.
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FAIRBANKS NORTH STAR BOROUGH SCHOOL DISTRICT
B O A R D O F E D U C A T I O N
FAIRBANKS, ALASKA Special Meeting MINUTES November 24, 2014 President Haas called the meeting to order at 12:04 p.m. in the board room of the FNSBSD Administrative Center at 520 Fifth Avenue. The special meeting was called for discussion regarding litigation against the district (Case No. 4FA-14-02138CI), to include a possible executive session with the borough attorney’s office to discuss matters within the attorney client privilege, including to give direction to the attorney for the purposes of resolving the matter at mediation. President Haas read the district’s mission statement: “Our mission is to provide an excellent and equitable education in a safe, supportive environment so all students can become productive members of a diverse and changing society.” Present: Heidi Haas, President Wendy Dominique, Vice President Lisa Gentry, Clerk (by phone) Sue Hull, Member Michael O’Brien, Member
Absent: Allyson Lambert, Treasurer Sean Rice, Member
Staff Present: Sharon Tuttle, Executive Assistant to the Board Others Present: Jill Dolan, Assistant Borough Attorney Public Testimony – limited to items on the agenda only [0:47] President Haas called for public testimony. Hearing none, testimony was closed. Discussion regarding litigation against the district (Case No. 4FA-14-02138CI) [0:54] Jill Dolan, assistant borough attorney, stated the Doe mediation was scheduled to begin on December 1 in Seattle. A confidential letter was due today expressing the board’s position for potential resolution. A mediator had been hired; Terry Lukens, was a retired judge and experienced mediator in these types of cases. The Doe litigants’ offer of judgment in regards to the litigation was $1 million for the student and $200,000 for each parent for complete resolution including attorney fees and costs. The board rejected the offer and countered with $250,000 for the student and $10,000 for each parent, which was rejected. Ms. Dolan requested to meet with the board to receive input and direction for the negotiations during mediation next week. Executive Session [2:18]
HULL MOVED, DOMINIQUE SECONDED, TO CONVENE IN EXECUTIVE SESSION TO INCLUDE BOARD CLERK GENTRY IN THE DISCUSSION VIA TELEPHONIC MEANS WITH THE BOROUGH ATTORNEY’S OFFICE TO DISCUSS MATTERS WITHIN THE ATTORNEY CLIENT PRIVILEGE, INCLUDING TO GIVE DIRECTION TO THE ATTORNEY FOR THE PURPOSES OF RESOLVING THE MATTER AT MEDIATION.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY BY VOICE CONSENT OF FOUR MEMBERS (O’BRIEN, HULL, DOMINIQUE, HAAS)
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Executive Session (continued) The board convened to executive session at 12:06 p.m. Mrs. Gentry participated in the executive session by telephone. The executive session adjourned at 12:51 p.m. [2:45] President Haas stated the board provided borough legal with direction as she moved forward with the mediation with the family. The board called a special meeting to receive an update on the mediation and litigation against the district for Tuesday, December 2 at 6:00 p.m. before the board’s regular meeting at 7:00 p.m. Board Comments/Discussion [3:20] None
The meeting adjourned at 12:52 p.m.
Submitted by Sharon Tuttle, executive assistant to the Board of Education.
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Fairbanks North Star Borough School District
Class Size Report
Elementary and Secondary Schools
Fall 2014
Prepared by:
Kathy Hughes, Executive Director
Alternative Instruction & Accountability
December 2, 2014
TABLE OF CONTENTS Executive Summary ......................................................................................................... ii Elementary Schools ..........................................................................................................1 Middle Schools ..........................................................................................................2 High Schools ..........................................................................................................4 Charter Schools ..........................................................................................................5 Appendix A – Individual Elementary School Enrollments Appendix B – Individual Secondary School Enrollments
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EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
The purpose of the annual class size report is to provide information on the number of
students in individual classrooms and the average class sizes in schools and the district. This
report presents the average number of students enrolled in elementary, middle, and high school
classes in the fall semester. Appendix A presents individual elementary school enrollments in
regular classes. Appendix B presents enrollment data for each period of the day in middle and
high schools.
Notable Facts:
Class sizes are important for making staffing adjustments as enrollments fluctuate within
schools and across the district. The school district makes every attempt to keep class sizes as
low as funding will allow. This report does not present total enrollment figures, but rather the
average class size for regular education classrooms. It is important to note that the actual size
of individual classes may vary considerably. Class size averages in this report are based on
enrollment data extracted from the district’s student records system on October 1, 2014.
What is Being Measured:
For the purpose of this report, class size is measured as the number of students instructed
by a teacher during a period. Class size averages for each school are derived by dividing the
number of students enrolled in regular classes by the number of regular classes. In elementary
schools, students generally remain together in the same class with the same teacher throughout
the day. Therefore, a single number represents the class size for each elementary teacher, by
grade level. In secondary schools, class sizes vary from period to period. Average class sizes
do not include students enrolled in preschool programs, self-contained special education
classes, English Language Learner (ELL) classes, charter schools, alternative programs (such
as SMART or Golden Heart Academy), or advisory periods. Where comparable statistics are
available, historical data for the previous five years are provided.
What the Results Show:
Class size data for 2014 shows:
7,051 K-6 students in elementary schools, with an average class size of 23.3
1,692 students in middle and junior high schools, with an average class size of 22.6
3,480 students in high schools, with an average class size of 23.5
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ELEMENTARY SCHOOLS
At the elementary schools, the average class size on October 1, 2014 was 23.3 students.
This calculation is based on 303 regular education classrooms with a total enrollment of 7,051
students (see Table 1). All elementary school class size averages include students who are
integrated into the regular education classroom for at least a portion of the academic day. These
averages do not reflect students enrolled in preschool programs or self-contained special
education classes.
Individual school averages vary, ranging from 17.0 at Salcha to 24.8 at Pearl Creek.
Historical data for the past five years is also included in Table 1; the current class size average
of 23.3 students is slightly lower than the previous year.
Table 1 Class Size Summary for Each Elementary School, Fall 2014 & Historical Data
School Number
of Students
Number of
Classes
Avg. Class Size 2014
Avg. ClassSize 2013
Avg. Class Size 2012
Avg. Class Size 2011
Avg. Class Size 2010
Avg. Class Size 2009
Anderson 226 10 22.6 22.4 21.9 21.3 22.8 24.5 Anne Wien 386 17 22.7 22.8 22.1 22.3 20.5 22.8
Arctic Light 520 22 23.6 21.9 22.3 23.3 22.0 22.5 Badger Road 454 20 22.7 24.1 23.5 24.4 24.5 23.7
Barnette (K-6 only)* 320 14 22.9 22.8 22.4 22.4 22.6 22.6 Crawford 263 11 23.9 27.1 25.1 23.1 24.4 25.3
Denali 380 16 23.8 24.1 25.5 24.2 21.8 22.7 Hunter 318 14 22.7 23.1 22.4 22.0 23.4 25.5
Joy 417 18 23.2 26.1 23.3 24.2 22.6 24.4 Ladd 482 21 23.0 24.5 23.9 23.9 21.6 26.7
Nordale 293 13 22.5 21.7 22.8 24.0 22.9 22.1 North Pole Elementary 506 21 24.1 23.7 24.7 22.0 23.4 22.7
Pearl Creek 471 19 24.8 24.3 24.1 23.2 23.8 23.7 Salcha 68 4 17.0 18.3 20.5 16.6 17.2 20.2
Ticasuk Brown 492 21 23.4 23.9 24.3 23.9 22.9 24.7 Two Rivers (K-6 only)* 76 4 19.0 21.5 18.0 18.3 18.0 18.6
University Park 488 21 23.2 22.5 23.5 23.0 24.6 23.7 Weller 457 19 24.1 24.8 23.1 23.1 23.4 24.6
Woodriver 434 18 24.1 23.4 22.8 24.0 24.1 22.6
District* 7,051 303 23.3 23.6 23.3 23.1 22.9 23.6 * Excludes 97 7th and 8th graders in 5 classrooms at Barnette and Two Rivers.
Average class sizes at each grade level are presented in Table 2. The grade levels with the
lowest and highest average class sizes are, respectively, 1st grade classrooms with 21.8 and 4th
and 6th grade classrooms with 24.5 students per class. Class sizes for kindergarten represent
the total enrollments in the classroom for both morning and afternoon classes which generally
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overlap for two and a half hours, during which time an aide is present. Historical averages for
the past five years are also included in Table 2.
Table 2
Class Size Summary for Elementary Grade Levels, Fall 2014 & Historical Data
Grade Level # of
Students # of
Classes
Avg. Class Size 2014
Avg. Class Size 2013
Avg. Class Size 2012
Avg. Class Size 2011
Avg. Class Size 2010
Avg. Class Size 2009
K 1049 45 23.3 23.1 23.0 23.0 21.5 23.8 1 1088 50 21.8 23.4 22.8 22.4 21.3 22.2 2 1009 44 22.9 23.2 22.9 21.9 23.3 23.1 3 941 41 23.0 24.0 23.9 23.5 23.0 24.0 4 905 37 24.5 23.5 25.9 23.6 23.8 24.6 5 830 34 24.4 24.5 24.3 23.9 24.5 24.2 6 638 26 24.5 23.7 24.5 24.4 23.3 24.7
Multiage 591 26 22.7 23.2 18.8 22.4 22.7 22.8
K‐6 Total 7,051 303 23.3 23.6 23.3 23.1 22.9 23.6
MIDDLE SCHOOLS
At the middle schools, the overall class size average for 7th & 8th grade classes on October
1, 2014 was 22.6 students. This represents an increase from last year, when the average class
size was 22.0. See Appendix B for class enrollments by period at each middle school. Students
also may earn grades for the following courses which are excluded in computing class size
averages: study halls, advisories, connections, student assistants, stand-alone special
education classes, and courses held during nonstandard periods.
Table 3 lists the average number of students enrolled at each middle school by department
and Table 4 lists the average number of students enrolled at each middle school by period.
North Pole Middle School has the largest average class size at 24.9, and Ben Eielson Junior
High School has the smallest average class size with 15.9 students. Average class sizes in the
core subject areas of language arts, math, science, and social studies vary by school, between
13.2 and 26.7 students. Not reflected in the class size averages for middle schools are
enrollments of seventh and eighth graders at K-8 schools. Additionally, on October 1, 2014,
there were 85 students in grades 7 and 8 at Barnette Magnet School and 12 at Two Rivers
School. Enrollments for charter schools and the district’s correspondence school are reported
separately, on page 5 of this report.
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Table 3 Middle Schools: Fall 2014 Average Class Sizes by Department
DEPARTMENT Ben Eielson
Jr. North Pole
Middle* Randy Smith Ryan Tanana
Art 11.0 27.0 12.3 16.4 22.2
Career Technical Education 17.7 24.7 15.4 14.8 17.5
Health & P.E. 19.7 28.5 31.1 21.9 23.2
Language Arts 18.3 24.0 23.7 22.2 24.0
Math 13.2 22.8 22.1 23.5 23.6
Miscellaneous 15.0 13.5 8.3 17.0 7.5
Music 7.0 27.8 21.4 22.8 24.6
Science 15.9 26.6 24.5 25.2 26.6
Social Studies 18.1 26.1 26.7 26.3 25.3
World Languages / 24.0 21.7 / 29.0
Total Average Class Size 15.9 24.9 23.1 22.5 23.1
Average Class Size 2013 17.6 24.3 24.4 21.9 20.5
Average Class Size 2012 16.3 22.9 22.6 21.8 20.5
Average Class Size 2011 17.6 22.0 19.8 23.0 19.7
Average Class Size 2010 19.6 21.5 18.2 23.7 20.7
Average Class Size 2009 19.6 24.2 22.1 23.5 25.2 *NPM averages only include 7th - 8th grade classes. 6th grade classes have an average class size of 24.4.
Table 4 Middle Schools: Fall 2014 Average Class Sizes by Period
Period
1 2 3 4 5 6 Total
Ben Eielson Jr. Average Class Size 16.7 15.9 14.0 16.9 16.7 15.6 15.9
Number of Classes 7 8 9 7 7 8
North Pole Middle* Average Class Size 27.3 23.0 24.6 22.9 27.6 24.9 24.9
Number of Classes 15 18 17 18 15 17
Randy Smith Average Class Size 24.8 23.5 21.9 22.4 22.7 23.8 23.1
Number of Classes 12 13 14 14 14 13
Ryan Average Class Size 21.6 23.0 20.9 24.4 23.3 22.0 22.5
Number of Classes 15 14 16 14 14 15
Tanana Average Class Size 22.0 21.8 22.3 22.9 24.4 25.3 23.1
Number of Classes 19 20 19 19 18 18 *NPM averages only include 7th - 8th grade classes. 6th grade classes have an average class size of 24.4.
Class Size Report Fall 2014 Page 4
HIGH SCHOOLS
At the high schools, the overall class size average on October 1, 2014 was 23.5 students.
This was an increase from last year, when the average class size was 23.0 students. See
Appendix B for class enrollments by period at each high school. Students also may earn grades
for the following courses which are excluded in computing class size averages: study halls,
advisories, English Language Learner (ELL) classes, outside credit, university classes, aides
(library, office, teacher, etc.), assistants (classroom, lab, and tutor), stand-alone special
education classes, and courses held during nonstandard periods.
Table 5 lists the average number of students enrolled at each high school by department and
Table 6 lists the average number of students enrolled at each high school by period. West
Valley High School has the largest average class size this year at 26.0, and Ben Eielson Senior
High School has the smallest average class size with 15.1 students. Average class sizes in the
core subject areas of language arts, math, science, and social studies vary by school, from 14.4
to 27.0 students. Not reflected in the class size averages for high schools are enrollments of 9th-
12th graders at schools other than traditional high schools. Enrollments for charter schools and
the district’s correspondence school are reported separately, on page 5 of this report.
Table 5 High Schools: Fall 2014 Average Class Sizes by Department
DEPARTMENT Ben Eielson Sr. Hutchison Lathrop North Pole High West Valley
Art 29.0 / 27.1 21.7 29.3
Career Technical Education 12.9 16.0 19.8 22.6 24.9
Health 12.5 20.0 29.2 31.5 27.4
Language Arts 17.7 22.6 26.4 23.5 25.8
Math 14.4 24.0 24.7 26.5 24.5
Miscellaneous 9.6 / 9.1 15.0 13.2
Music 9.3 / 27.0 29.3 29.8
Physical Education 19.0 24.6 30.9 27.7 27.8
Science 15.9 22.6 25.4 25.9 27.0
Social Studies 17.7 23.3 25.5 26.3 26.6
World Languages 17.0 18.8 23.1 25.8 25.9
Total Average Class Size 15.1 20.4 24.5 24.9 26.0
Average Class Size 2013 16.3 18.7 24.0 26.0 24.7
Average Class Size 2012 13.6 18.1 22.2 23.5 23.3
Average Class Size 2011 15.1 17.4 23.9 22.4 23.0
Average Class Size 2010 15.3 18.3 22.5 22.8 24.5
Average Class Size 2009 17.8 20.0 25.1 24.9 24.2
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Table 6 High Schools: Fall 2014 Average Class Sizes by Period
Period*
1 2 3 4 5 6 Total
Ben Eielson Sr. Average Class Size 15.8 16.1 15.4 13.9 14.3 15.6 15.1
Number of Classes 14 13 14 15 14 13
Hutchison Average Class Size 20.0 21.3 20.1 19.4 20.4 21.4 20.4
Number of Classes 19 18 19 20 20 19
Lathrop Average Class Size 22.5 24.9 25.4 23.9 23.3 27.7 24.5
Number of Classes 43 39 40 40 42 34
North Pole High Average Class Size 25.5 24.1 25.8 26.5 25.3 22.5 24.9
Number of Classes 28 30 27 27 28 31
West Valley Average Class Size 26.3 25.9 26.1 25.1 25.3 27.2 26.0
Number of Classes 36 36 35 38 37 34 *Standard periods across the district. Some schools have additional periods with additional classes.
CHARTER SCHOOLS & BEST
In addition to nineteen elementary and ten secondary schools, the district includes four
charter schools as well as Fairbanks BEST (Building Educational Success Together)
correspondence school, with online learning and homeschool programs. Table 7 presents
enrollments at these schools. As of October 1, 2014, the four charter schools had a total
enrollment of 709 and BEST had a total enrollment of 249 students.
Table 7 BEST and Charter Schools: Fall 2014 Enrollment by Grade Level
BEST Chinook Effie Kokrine Star of the North* Watershed Grade Level
# of Students
Grade Level
# of Students
Grade Level
# of Students
Grade Level
# of Students
Grade Level
# of Students
K 6 K 16 7 23 7 13 K 22
1 6 1 16 8 26 8 11 1 22
2 14 2 16 9 28 9 15 2 22
3 10 3 16 10 31 10 17 3 22
4 11 4 16 11 29 11 76 4 23
5 12 5 16 12 17 12 74 5 22
6 17 6 16 TOTAL 154 TOTAL 206 6 22
7 14 7 19 7 22
8 8 8 19 8 22
9 19 TOTAL 150 TOTAL 199
10 35
11 64
12 33
TOTAL 249
*Star of the North includes both Career Education Center and North Pole Academy.
Appendix A
Individual
Elementary School
Enrollments
Fall 2014 KINDERGARTEN NOTE: Class sizes indicated for most schools’ kindergarten classes show the number in the morning session plus the number in the afternoon session, as well as the total enrollments in the classroom. The total enrollments indicate the number of students present during the 2 ½ hours they overlap, when an aide is also present.
INTEGRATED SPECIAL EDUCATION NOTE: Adjustments have been made to include special education students who are integrated into a regular education teacher’s classroom for a portion of the academic content. These integrated students are indicated by numbers in parentheses.
Class Size Report Fall 2014 Appendix A - Page 1
ANDERSON ELEMENTARY
GRADE TEACHER TOTAL
K Grover, Brandon 13+10=23
Keith, Jonathan 12+13=25
Pickering, Coleen 12+10=22
1st Baird, Margaret 22
Holt, Robbin 22
Moua, Chao 22
1‐2 Multiage Boden, Dana 23
2nd Bell, Sandra 22
Jensen, Katie 23
Lesage, Teresa 22
ALL 226
Class Size Report Fall 2014 Appendix A - Page 2
ANNE WIEN ELEMENTARY GRADE TEACHER TOTAL
K Daniels, Janice 11+11=22
Reece, Mary 12+9=21
Tallberg, Julie 11+10=21
1st Gustafson, Natalie 24
Newberg, Shirley 25
2nd Alonzo, Katherine 20
Anderson, Jennifer 19
Callahan, Eric 20
3rd Champagne, Laura 20
Deruyter, Megan 20
Hayes, Kelly 20
4th Carosso, Patricia 23
Eiseman, Nicole 22
5th DeNoble, Sandra 30
Ernst, William 29
6th Cerven, Susanne 25
Swift, Erica 25
ALL 386
Class Size Report Fall 2014 Appendix A - Page 3
ARCTIC LIGHT ELEMENTARY GRADE TEACHER TOTAL
K Colbert, Latissue 13+12=25
Kennedy, Scott 12+13=25
Lindquist, Cherie 11+11=22
Nelson, Gretchen 13+11=24
Stihler, Cherie 12+11=23
1st Angaiak, Daniel 21
Budge, Shauna 22
Cadzow, Cheryl 24
Spencer, Christine 24
2nd Adamson, Linda 24
McBurney, Shane 27
Radway, Bruce 25
3rd Compton, Veronica 23
Frantik, Katelyn 24
Pearson, Ann 23
4th Cromer, Patrick 25
Jaeke, Sharon 22
Smith, Jenny 25
5th Grogan, Timona 24
Pankhurst, Steven 25
6th Keopuhiwa, Donna 22
Wolfe, David 21
ALL 520
Class Size Report Fall 2014 Appendix A - Page 4
BADGER ROAD ELEMENTARY GRADE TEACHER TOTAL
K Diaz, Aubree 14+11=25
Fantazzi, Laura 14+11=25
Ivie, Kimberly 16+9=25
1st Baxter, Judith 19
Blemke, Deborah 23
Helgeson, Ashton 21
Weber, Jessica 21 (3)
2nd Curtis, Martha 20
Hageman, Brittny 22
Schlotfeldt, Shonda 23 (1)
Sponseller, Luisa 21
3rd Brown, Kenneth 22
Cook, Charmaree 23
Stolar, Katrina 23
4th Dixon, James 25
Hunt, Jane 23
Johnson, Brenda 26 (1)
5th Beaty, Africa 22 (3)
Kassel, Manda 22 (2)
Mitchell, Larry 23
ALL 464
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BARNETTE MAGNET GRADE TEACHER TOTAL
K Carrington, Patricia 19
Johnson, Lynn 20
1st Foshee, Stacy 23
Wilhelm, Elizabeth 23
2nd Meath, Lesa 23
Yeats, Ashley 21
3rd Bennett, Deborah 22
Witte, Jaime 21
4th Bass, Misty 25
Casady, Sonja 25
5th Lesseig, Jeffrey 24
Marsh, Kevin 24
6th Jordan, Carolyn 24
Lammers, Michelle 26
Total Grades K‐6 320
7‐8 Multiage Harrod, Peggy 20
Imhof, Heidi 22
Millam, Nicole 21
Scanlon, Kelly 22
Total Grades 7‐8 85
ALL 405
CRAWFORD ELEMENTARY GRADE TEACHER TOTAL
3rd Beaudreault, Brandi 22
Lucas, Allison 22
Norris, Lonnette 21
4th Shackles‐Miller, Anita 26
Warren, Katherine 24
Young, Sherry 24
5th Ellingson, Teresa 24
Vanfleteren, Joanne 25
5‐6 Multiage Browder, Gregory 23
6th Francesco, Karen 26
Lewis, Minnie 26
ALL 263
Class Size Report Fall 2014 Appendix A - Page 6
DENALI ELEMENTARY GRADE TEACHER TOTAL
K Brown, Katherine 16+9=25
Zaverl, Rebecca 15+10=25
1st Lockwood, Sharon 21
Tellep, Patricia 20
Villano, Christine 22
2nd Becwar, Edith 22
Peterson, Elizabeth 21
2‐3 Multiage Ringstad, Jean 21
3rd Dibert, Maxine 24
Harmon, Genevieve 25
4th Speed, Janet 27
Wallace, Jenny 25
5th Keener, Thad 26
Kennedy, Cynthia 23
6th Noon, Douglas 26
Robertson, Heath 27
ALL 380
HUNTER ELEMENTARY GRADE TEACHER TOTAL
K Owens, Beverly 12+12=24
Owens, Briana 12+12=24
1st Christie, Kayla 18
Powers, Stephanie 18
Sample, RoseAnne 17
2nd Garroutte, Stephanie 24
Herting, Marie 25
3rd Loud, Lori 18
Richard, Glenda 18
4th Brock, Kimberly 24
4‐5 Multiage Jelinek, Fawn 27
5th Brovold, Russel 29
5‐6 Multiage Kirchmeier, Linsey 26
6th Kardash Jr, Donald 26
ALL 318
Class Size Report Fall 2014 Appendix A - Page 7
JOY ELEMENTARY GRADE TEACHER TOTAL
K Brainard, Susan 14+14=28
Weber, Julie 14+13=27
1st Miner, Sarah 23
Sallee, Rhiannon 20
Thrun, Kelly 18
1‐2 Multiage McNeill, Curtis 19
2nd Elterman, Faith 23
Palmer, Mary 23
3rd Gilbert, James 22
Hoy, Nicholas 23 (1)
Mackey, Joanna 22 (1)
4th Brough, Ann 26 (1)
Millington, Karen 23 (3)
5th Baring, Thomas 20 (2)
Thompson, Terri 22 (2)
5‐6 Multiage Bodily, Jennifer 23
6th Attla, Sharon 27 (3)
Blackwell, Rachel 28
ALL 430
Class Size Report Fall 2014 Appendix A - Page 8
LADD ELEMENTARY GRADE TEACHER TOTAL
K Dallaire, Vanessa 13+12=25
Dick, Tracy 13+11=24
Hart‐Elterman, Shery 12+11=23
1st Fitzpatrick, Donna 20
Fowler‐Morris, Judy 20
McCormick, Nannette 21
Moreland, Samantha 22
2nd Ellingrud, Mark 24
Grohman, Brandi 25
Harnum, Marc 24
3rd McMorrow‐Smith, Mary 22
Meinert, Gina 24
Platzke, Kerry 25
4th Durst, Margaret 22
Ledahl‐Marok, Blanche 21
Tynes‐Peissner, Elizabeth 22
5th Darling, Seth 22
Swanson, Mary 22
5‐6 Multiage Edwards‐Sam, Rosalee 24
6th Kamm‐Goodness, Kelly 25
Thurman‐Hunt, Deborah 25
ALL 482
Class Size Report Fall 2014 Appendix A - Page 9
NORDALE ELEMENTARY GRADE TEACHER TOTAL
K Astleford, Stephanie 11+12=23
Jones, Elizabeth 12+10=22
1st Hendrickson, Frank 19
Merritt, Richard 23
2nd Carlson, Lisa 24
Purcell, John 26
3rd Fitzgerald, Debra 22
Neumaier, Kathleen 20
4th Bell, Galina 24
Charlie, Peggy 22
5th Torgerson, Mari 23
5‐6 Multiage Fleming, Dawnelle 22
6th Harrison, Attila 23
ALL 293
Class Size Report Fall 2014 Appendix A - Page 10
NORTH POLE ELEMENTARY GRADE TEACHER TOTAL
K Barker, Cynthia 11+10=21
Gillitzer, Leann 12+10=22
Linton, Nicole 12+8=20
Macomber, Amanda 13+9=22
1st Borba, Krista 24
Miller, Sharen 23
Morrison, Maria 22
Rosevear, Kristine 22
2nd Casey, Lisa 24
Morgan, Rebecca 23
Segler, Ruth 23
Virg‐In, Raymond 23
3rd Boyle, Sandra 28
Kieper, Sally 27
VanSickle, Lisa 27
4th Baxter, Rebecca 28
Koss, Alison 27
McHenry, Julie 26
5th Naumovitz, Jill 24
Shuttleworth, Tiffiny 25
Wade, Mathew 25
ALL 506
Class Size Report Fall 2014 Appendix A - Page 11
PEARL CREEK ELEMENTARY GRADE TEACHER TOTAL
K Pherson, Kimberly 13+12=25
Stephenson, Dawn 12+14=26
K‐1 Multiage Stellon Odonnell, Thomas 12+14=26
1st Chavez, Deona 24
Hensel, Jesse 23
1‐2 Multiage Baxter, Tommy 23
2nd Jacobs, Salina 23
2‐3 Multiage Addis, Paula 22
Martin, Jacqueline 24
3rd Kurzbard, Harvey 22
Sivin, Barbara 23
4th Hammer, Rebecca 25
Sassman, John 25
4‐5‐6 Multiage Graves, Angela 26
Keller, Barbara 27
Rodenberger, Brent 27
5th Dunavin, Cori 26
5‐6 Multiage Finnell, Sarah 27
6th Powers, Matthew 27
ALL 471
SALCHA ELEMENTARY GRADE TEACHER TOTAL
K‐1 Multiage McKlveen, Amanda 9+8=17
2‐3 Multiage Schlumbohm, Ronda 16
4‐5 Multiage Schauffler, Jessica 18
5‐6 Multiage Anderson, Matthew 17
ALL 68
Class Size Report Fall 2014 Appendix A - Page 12
TICASUK BROWN ELEMENTARY GRADE TEACHER TOTAL
K Coskey, Isabeau 10+10=20
Kokrine, Beverly 11+10=21
Pauley, Deanna 11+10=21
Sego, Angie 9+10=19
1st Culver‐Bell, Amy 22
Eason, Andrea 22
Gates, Suzanne 24
Krenzer, Annie 23
2nd Carpenter, Kathryn 24
Davis, Amy 23
Krenzke, Nicole 24
Shipka, Nancy 24
3rd Blankenship, Hanna 25
Brehmer, Lalia 24
Rush, Eric 23
4th Hawkins, Leah 23
Kraska, Timothy 25
Nelson, Brit 23
5th Fenno, Mary 27
Harlan, Wendy Tal 28
Peek, Millie 27
ALL 492
TWO RIVERS GRADE TEACHER TOTAL
K‐1 Multiage Robirds, Peter 7+15=22
2‐3 Multiage Hannan, Joyce 24
4‐5‐6 Multiage Farias, Shannon 22
6‐7‐8 Multiage* Oeckinghaus, Margarete 20
ALL 88
*This class includes 12 7th and 8th graders.
Class Size Report Fall 2014 Appendix A - Page 13
UNIVERSITY PARK ELEMENTARY GRADE TEACHER TOTAL
K Claar, Michelle 13+11=24 (3)
Lewis, Heidi 17+9=26
Stockbridge, Karen 12+12=24
1st Dubowski, Eileen 23
Lambert, Pamela 22
Rowland, Jenny 22
Whiteley, Ammie 17
2nd Harrison, Carol 23
Klaes, Cathy 23
Lee, Ann 24
3rd Gray, Kirsten 24 (1)
Heine, Lois 24
Roth, Beth 24
4th Lehmann, Cole 25
O'Regan, Eamon 26
4‐5 Multiage Mobley, Karen 22 (1)
5th Curtis, Brent 26
Myers, Lori 26
6th Bell, Kristina 21
Ortis, Julie 21
Wallingford, Kimberly 21
ALL 493
Class Size Report Fall 2014 Appendix A - Page 14
WELLER ELEMENTARY
GRADE TEACHER TOTAL
K Demientieff, Jody 13+11=24
Finstad, Beverly 12+12=24
1st Duso, Nancy 24
Padilla, Shawnel 24
Todd, Whitney 24
2nd Hovda, Kathleen 20
Munari, Kristy 22
Petersen, Katherine 21
3rd Hamann, Sheila 24
Ragan, Barbara 25
3‐4 Multiage Chingliak, Karine 23
4th Richardson, Stephanie 25
Roth, Karma 23
5th Clark, Sarah 23
Kraska, Matthew 25
Powell, Karen 24
6th Black, Susan 28
Hancock, Karen 28
Ragan, Clint 26
ALL 457
Class Size Report Fall 2014 Appendix A - Page 15
WOODRIVER ELEMENTARY GRADE TEACHER TOTAL
K Bolinger, Christine 13+12=25
Forbes, Lisa 13+12=25
Grasso, Monique 11+12=23
1st Cambier, Heidi 22
Hueffer, Laurie 21
Preston‐Seeman, Jennifer 22
2nd Leonard, Carolyn 24
Sfraga, Evelyn 25
Viale, Nancy 23
3rd Brons, Nely 26
Richards, Suzanne 24
4th Stone, Eric 26
Wood, Ellen 27
5th Cox, Joseph 22
Staiger, MacKenzie 21
Thompson, Tara 22
6th Duez, Nancy 28
Dullen, Karen 28
ALL 434
Class Size Report Fall 2014 Appendix B - 1
MIDDLE SCHOOLS
TEACHER
Ben Eielson Junior High School PERIOD
1 2 3 4 5 6
Browder, Connie /
8/Fam & Cnsmr Sci II 11 / / / /
Chiment, Angela / /
Speech / Drama QT 11
Geom w/Trig S1 6 / /
Clark, Stacy 8/Science
19 / / 8/Science
20 / 8/Science
17
Cromer, Patricia 7/Science
18 / 7/Science
9 7/Science
21 8/Science
10 7/Science
13
Deutsch, Joseph / /
7/Exploring STEM I
21 / / /
Devaughn, David
7/Social Studies
15 7/Social Studies
15 / 7/Social Studies
18 7/Social Studies
13 7/Phys Ed
19
Devaughn, Tara 8/Math
18
7/Advanced Math 14 /
8/Math 20
7/Math 21
7/Math 21
Do, Heather 7/Phys Ed
22 7/Phys Ed
15 8/Phys Ed
22 8/Phys Ed
15 8/Phys Ed
25 /
Hunt, Diane /
8/Fundamtls of Art 12
7/Exploring Art 10 / / /
Julian, Eileen / 7/English
16 / / 7/English
22 /
LeGrand, Rex /
8/Exploring STEM II
21 / / / /
Pemberton, Rhonda
Algebra I S1 Linear & Quad
Functions 6 /
Linear Relationships
12 / / Algebra I S1
1
Rice, Andra / / ELP 15 / / /
Singh, Renee 8/English
19 / 8/English
22 7/English
18 / 8/English
20
Walker, Heather / 8/Social Studies
23 / / 8/Social Studies
19 8/Social Studies
24
Wienke, Todd / / Choir Jr
4 /
Itrm Concert Orchestra
7 Varsity Band
10
Many Ben Eielson Junior High School teachers teach one or more periods at Ben Eielson High School. This school also has an additional “advisory” period (Period 7), with a total enrollment of 127.
Class Size Report Fall 2014 Appendix B - 2
TEACHER
North Pole Middle School Period
1 2 3 4 5 6
Backe, Charles* 6/Math
24 7/Math
17 / 7/Math
23 /
7/Computer Essentials
26
Balash, Luke* 6/PE POOL
25 / 7/PE POOL
26 / / 7/PE POOL
25
Beebe, Larry 8/Science
27 8/Science
21 8/Science
20 / 8/Science
32 8/Science
28
Brough, Daniel 8/Math
27
Linear Relationships
17 /
Linear Relationships
22
Linear Relationships
31 8/Math
27
Carlson, Patricia
Newcomer English II A
4
Newcomer English II A
3 / / / /
Castro, Natalie / 8/English
23 7/English
20 7/English
23 8/English
25 8/English
25
Chin, Andrea 7/Science
28 / / / / /
Detemple, Rachel 7/English
28 7/English
19 8/English
17 7/English
21 / 8/English
24
Deutsch, Andrea 7/Science
27 7/Science
28 7/Science
25 7/Science
28 7/Science
28 /
Eide, Janice 7/English
22 / / / 7/English
28 /
Fraker, Ian / / 8/Health
29 8/Health
29 7/Health
28 7/Health
29
Frymark, Patrick 7/Social Studies
27
8/Social Studies
29 / 7/Social Studies
24 7/Social Studies
25
8/Social Studies
27
Garcia, Kerri* 6/English
23 / / Explor Wld Lng
24 / /
Golat, Crimson 8/English
25 / / / 8/English
28 /
Hansen, Scott / / 7/Art I
29 8/Art II
25 / 7/Art I
27
Heminger, Michelle* 6/Science
23 8/Math
24 / / 8/Math
27 /
Hollett, Michael /
7/Social Studies
22
7/Social Studies
21 7/Social Studies
25 8/Social Studies
28
8/Social Studies
29
Hull, James* 6/Math
21 / / / / /
Jackson, Vanessa* Varsity Band
31 /
Speech / Drama QT
28 Concert Band
24 Concert Band
29 /
Kaiser, Benjamin* 6/Soc Sty
21
7/Social Studies
23 / / / Study Skills
25
Lesage, Edwin 8/Social Studies
29
8/Social Studies
30
8/Social Studies
29 7/Social Studies
26 7/Social Studies
24 /
Long, Jennifer
8/Intro to Video Production
26 / /
8/Explr Comptr Appl 21 /
7/Computer Essentials
25
Class Size Report Fall 2014 Appendix B - 3
TEACHER
North Pole Middle School Period
1 2 3 4 5 6
McHenry, Kevin 8/Phys Ed
33 / 8/Phys Ed
32 / 7/Phys Ed
27 7/Phys Ed
27
Midgley, Hillary* 6/Soc Sty
23 / / / / /
Monetti, Susan / 8/Science
19
Career Exploration
24
Career Exploration
15 8/Science
30 8/Science
27
Mueller, Laura 7/Science
30 7/Science
27 / / / /
Nore, Barbara*
Itrm Concert Orchestra
22 /
Adv Concert Orchestra
39 Choir Jr
20 / Choir Jr
27
Schumaker, John
8/Exploring STEM II
28 /
7/Exploring STEM I
29
8/Exploring STEM II
28 / /
Settles Guillory, Sarah*
Study Skills 31
7/Math 23
7/Math 19 / / /
Shuttleworth, Derek / 8/Adv English
28 ELP
8 ELP 10 /
ELP 11
Smith, Kimberly / 8/Math
24 8/Math
23 7/Math
25 7/Math
24
Linear & Quad Functions
14
Trytko, Cynthia 7/English
27 7/English
21 / / / /
Verley, Dale 8/Math
25 8/Math
19 / / / /
* These teachers are 6th grade teachers. A total of 10 6th grade teachers share an enrollment of 244 students. This school also has an additional “advisory” period (Period 7), with a total enrollment of 424.
Class Size Report Fall 2014 Appendix B - 4
Randy Smith Middle School
TEACHER PERIOD
1 2 3 4 5 6
Benn, Donald 7/Math
21 7/Math
23 7/Math
19 7/Math
19 /
7/Comptr Ess 8/Explr Comptr Appl
20
Blizzard, Cheryl 7/Social Studies
25 8/Social Studies
29 8/Social Studies
28 8/Social Studies
21 / 7/Social Studies
28
Boyarsky, John 7/Social Studies
26 / 7/Social Studies
26 8/Social Studies
23 8/Social Studies
29 8/Social Studies
31
Dow, Cheryl 8/Math
25 / 8/Math
28 8/Math
23 8/Math
23 Geom w/Trig S1
30
Greenfield-Pastro, Chris ELP
5 ELP
9 ELP 11
8/English 30
7/English 31 /
Happ, Lynnae
7/Exploring Art 8/Fundamtls of Art
13
7/Exploring Art 8/Fundamtls of Art
20
7/ Fam & Cnsmr Sci I 8/Fam & Cnsmr Sci II
14 /
7/Exploring Art 8/Fundamtls of Art
4
7/ Fam & Cnsmr Sci I 8/Fam & Cnsmr Sci II
13
Haugeberg, Jill / 7/Advanced Math
23 7/Math
15 7/Advanced Math
22 Algebra I S1
15 Algebra I S1
23
Kershner, Catherine 8/Science
26 8/Science
24 7/Science
18 / 7/Science
25 7/Science
27
Lockwood, Robert Concert Band
42 /
Adv Concert Orchestra
25 Choir Jr
16 Beginning Guitar Jr
12 Beginning Guitar Jr
12
Mack, Lella 7/English
20 7/English
23 7/English
17 7/English
22 7/Social Studies
28 /
Molitor, Corey Intg Hlth & PE
34 Intg Hlth & PE
33 / Intg Hlth & PE
27 Intg Hlth & PE
31 Intg Hlth & PE
31
Napolilli, Olga / Explor Wld Lng
16 Explor Wld Lng
29 Explor Wld Lng
20 8/English
26 8/English
24
Naze, Jayne 8/Science
26 8/Science
25 7/Science
19 7/Science
27 7/Science
25 /
Scott, Carol / 8/Science
25 8/Science
28 8/Science
23
8/Intro to Video Production
11
8/Intro to Video Production
19
Vick, Theresa
Newcomer English I A
1 / / / / /
Westfall, Jessica / 8/English
22 8/English
29 8/English
13 8/English
26 7/English
25
Wood, Sara Intg Hlth & PE
35 Intg Hlth & PE
34 / Intg Hlth & PE
27 Intg Hlth & PE
32 Intg Hlth & PE
27
This school also has an additional period for “advisory” (Period 7) with total enrollments of 326.
Class Size Report Fall 2014 Appendix B - 5
Ryan Middle School
TEACHER PERIOD
1 2 3 4 5 6
Borrego, Stefani / 7/Health
16 7/Health
10 7/Health
20 7/Health
23 7/Health
20
Carlson, Patricia
Newcomer English I A
1 / / /
Newcomer English I A
3 /
Carter, Robert 8/Phys Ed
18 8/Science
23 / 7/Math
28 8/Science
24 7/Math
27
Debenham, Holly 7/Science
26 / 7/Science
24 7/Science
27 7/Science
26 7/Science
26
Eager, Dwayne 8/Social Studies
20 / 8/Social Studies
26 8/Social Studies
31 8/Social Studies
30
8/Social Studies
22
Fisk, Vangi Choir Jr
22 Concert Band
27 Adv Cnct Orchestra
18 / Itrm Cnct Orchestra
24 Varsity Band
23
Gage, Linda /
7/PE POOL Stu Class Asst
17 7/PE POOL
16 7/PE POOL
24 7/PE POOL
23 7/PE POOL
16
Gieser, Kenneth 8/Social Studies
19 Speech / Drama
17 8/English
19 Stu Class Asst
1 8/English
24 8/English
24
Koczaja, Ronald
Linear Relationships
21
Linear Relationships
24
Linear Relationships
22 / Linear Relationships
27
7/Advanced Math 27
Krause, Marilyn 7/Science
27 7/Science
28 8/Science
20 8/Science
27 / 8/Science
24
Labrosse, Mari Beth ELP 14
ELP 20
7/English 19 / / /
Ludwig, Timothy Algebra I S1
27 7/Math
30 7/Math
26 Geom w/Trig S1
26 7/Math
24 /
Mallette, Michael / 8/Phys Ed
34 8/Phys Ed
27 8/Phys Ed
32 8/Phys Ed
29 8/Phys Ed
27
Maxwell, Howard
7/Comptr Ess 8/Expl Comptr Appl
12
7/Comptr Ess 8/Expl Comptr Appl
15 /
7/Comptr Ess 8/Expl Comptr Appl
19
7/Comptr Ess 8/Expl Comptr Appl
16
8/Intro to Video Production
14
Mendelowitz, Tanya
7/Exploring Art 8/Fundamtls of Art
14 /
7/Exploring Art 8/Fundamtls of Art
13 8/Sp Top Art
15
7/Exploring Art 8/Fundamtls of Art
22
7/Exploring Art 8/Fundamtls of
Art 18
O'Malley, Ruth 7/English
22 8/English
25 7/English
24 8/English
26 / 8/English
22
Price, Roger 8/Science
25 / 8/Science
26
7/Math Tutorial 8/Math Tutorial
12 8/Math Tutorial
8
8/Exploring STEM II
13
Romberg, Katherine
7/Social Studies Stu Class Asst
28
7/Social Studies Stu Class Asst
29 7/Social Studies
26 7/Social Studies
29 /
7/Social Studies
27
Yordy, John 7/Social Studies
30 7/English
19 7/English
19 7/English
25 7/English
26 /
This school also has an additional “advisory” period (Period 7) and a “connections” period (Period 8) with a total enrollment of 351 and 352, respectively.
Class Size Report Fall 2014 Appendix B - 6
Tanana Middle School
TEACHER PERIOD
1 2 3 4 5 6
Armenta, Irene
8/Phys Ed Stu Class Asst
14 8/Phys Ed
11 / 8/Phys Ed
24
8/Phys Ed Stu Class Asst
24 8/Phys Ed
24
Carlson, Patricia / /
Newcomer English I A
4 / / /
Chorley, Heather / 7/English
24 7/English
24 7/English
22 7/English
26 7/English
26
Cozzini-Mckirgan, Linda / 7/Art I
16 7/Art I
24 8/Art II
17 8/Art II
28 8/Art II
26
Earl, Ted / 8/Exploring STEM II
10
8/Exploring STEM II
10
7/Exploring STEM I
6
8/Exploring STEM II
16
7/Exploring STEM I
15
Easterly-Keill, Kanza
7/Fam & Cnsmr Sci I 16
7/Fam & Cnsmr Sci I 22 /
8/Fam & Cnsmr Sci II 27 / /
Evans Lafleur, Dawn 7/Intg Hlth & PE
28 7/Intg Hlth & PE
25 / 7/Intg Hlth & PE
27 7/Intg Hlth & PE
24 8/Phys Ed
17
Forbes, Carri 7/Science
25 7/Science
23
7/Science Stu Class Asst
27 7/Science
27
7/Science Stu Class Asst
28 /
Garcia, Maureen 7/Advanced Math
23 7/Advanced Math
18 7/Math
25 7/Math
23 / 7/Math
27
Gilman, Joanne
Linear Relationships
12 8/Math
30 Algebra I S1
27 8/Math
30 / Algebra I S1
18
Guzman, Areli 7/Social Studies
27 7/Social Studies
20 7/Social Studies
24 / 7/Social Studies
24 7/Social Studies
26
Haakanson, La Verne / 8/English
18 8/English
26 8/English
28
8/English Stu Class Asst
29 8/English
29
Jacobsen, Cynthia 7/Social Studies
27 8/Social Studies
17 8/Social Studies
22 / 7/Social Studies
25 7/Social Studies
29
Kang, Linda 8/English
29 8/English
21 7/English
25 7/English
23 Stu Class Asst
1 8/English
29
Knight, Joan 7/English
24 Spanish I
29 English Wkshp
12 / English Wkshp
15 7/English
27
McFarland, Pepper 8/Social Studies
28 / 8/Social Studies
25 8/Social Studies
29 8/Social Studies
30 8/Social Studies
27
Metzgar, Emily 8/Science
27 8/Science
25 8/Science
27 8/Science
28 8/Science
31 /
Peterson, Danette ELP
6 / ELP
6 ELP
8
ELP Stu Class Asst
11
8/Social Studies Stu Class Asst
26
Roehl, Pamela Geom w/Trig S1
10 7/Math
21 7/Math
27 7/Math
26 / 7/Math
27
Sawchuk, Melissa
8/Expl Comptr Appl 24 /
8/Expl Comptr Appl 11
8/Intro to Video Production
18 7/Comptr Ess
23
7/Comptr Ess Stu Class Asst
30
Class Size Report Fall 2014 Appendix B - 7
Tanana Middle School
TEACHER PERIOD
1 2 3 4 5 6
Shier, Peter 8/Science
25 7/Science
24 7/Science
29 7/Science
27 7/Science
26 /
Shroyer, Frida 8/Math
29 8/Math
24 8/Math
28 Stu Class Asst
1 8/Science
28 8/Science
28
Traynor, Simon
Itrm Concert Orchestra
17 Concert Band
35 Choir Jr
25 Varsity Band
20
Adv Concert Orchestra
Stu Class Asst 27 /
Wimer, Todd 7/Intg Hlth & PE
28 7/Intg Hlth & PE
23 / 7/Intg Hlth & PE
27 7/Intg Hlth & PE
28 7/Intg Hlth & PE
26
This school also has an additional “advisory” period (Period 7), with a total enrollment of 464.
Class Size Report Fall 2014 Appendix B - 8
HIGH SCHOOLS
TEACHER
Ben Eielson High School PERIOD
1 2 3 4 5 6
Ashlock, Sharon
Grpc Dsn & Pub Stu Bus Ent 1A
24
Grpc Dsn & Pub Stu Bus Ent 1A
23 Accounting 1A
1
Accounting 1A Accounting 2A
8
Stu Bus Ent II A Stu Bus Ent 1A
9
Yearbook Publications A
23
Brannan, David / Biology A
20 Biology A
20 Hmn Antmy/Phys
10 Biology A
21 Biology A
19
Browder, Connie 9th Health
6 /
#Intro to Hlth Occ A
Stu Tutoring Asst 20
9th Health 19 /
Fundmtls of Phys Ed
18
Chiment, Angela /
Algebra 1.5 S1 Stu Tutoring Asst
23 / Geom w/Trig S1
14
Tech Drama/Thtr Theatre Prfm 1A Theatre Prfm 2B
20 Geometry S1
13
Clark, Stacy /
Earth & Space Sci S1
11
Earth & Space Sci S1
14 / / /
Corbett, Gregory AF Sci of Flt A
13
AF Sci of Flt A Stu Tutoring Asst
4
AF Aviation Hstry A
15
AF Aviation Hstry A
10
AF Astrnmy & Survl A
Stu Tutor Asst 12
AF Astrnmy & Survl A
Stu Tutor Asst 16
Deutsch, Joseph /
Careers & Employability
17 / / Pre-Appr A
6 Pre-Appr A
6
Growden, Kelly Fundmtls of PE
17 Fundmtls of PE
26 Fundmtls of PE
15 / / /
Hawkins, William Wld History 1
12 Recent US Hist 1
15 Recent US Hist 1
28 Wld History 1
11 Wld History 1
23 /
Hunt, Diane
Art I 2-D Art I 3-D
Art II 2D 1A Art III 2D
29 / / / / /
Hursh, Elizabeth Gen Economics
20 Wld History 1
14 Amer Govt
19 Psychology
16 Leadership S1
1 /
Job, Donna Erly Brit Lit
9 Erly Brit Lit
15 AP Lit/Comp S1
8 Early Amer Lit
19 /
Eng 9/H S1 English 9 S1
25
Julian, Eileen Eng 9/H S1
20 /
Spanish I S1 Stu Tutoring Asst
27 French II S1
8 / /
Kimble, James / Chemistry A
23 Physics S1
9 Chem Tech A
12 Chemistry A
20
Earth & Space Sci S1
12
LeGrand, Rex
CAD Drftg 1A Drafting 1A
14 / / Woods
15 Bldg Trades 1A
10
Intro to Cabinet Mkng 1A
Stu Tutor Asst 6
Medvedeva, Natalya
Pre-Calculus S1 13
AP Calculus AB 7
Algebra II S1 18
Pre-Calculus S1 Stu Tutoring Asst
17 / Algebra II S1
12 Pemberton, Rhonda
Algebra I S1 15 / /
Algebra II S1 16
Algebra I S1 12
Algebra I S1 14
Singh, Renee / / / / English 9 S1
23 /
Class Size Report Fall 2014 Appendix B - 9
TEACHER
Ben Eielson High School PERIOD
1 2 3 4 5 6
Stephens, Jae / / / Intgrt Algebra A1
13 Intgrt Algebra B3
17 /
Walker, Heather AP US Hist S1
15 / / Alaska Studies
22 / /
Walker, Timothy Eng 10 S1
14 AP Lng/Amr Lit S1
13 Eng 10 S1
15 / Early Amer Lit
23
Eng 10/H S1 Stu Tutor Asst
27
Wienke, Todd / / Mixed Choir S1
8 /
Chamber Orchestra S1
5
Symphonic Band S1
15
Many Ben Eielson High School teachers teach one or more periods at Ben Eielson Junior High School. #This is a distance delivery class sent from this school to other high schools in the district. This school also has an additional “advisory” period (Period 8) with total enrollment of 225. Period 7: 20 students enrolled in Building Trades 1A (Joseph Deutsch) and Building Trades 1B (Rex LeGrand). Period 8: 14 students enrolled in Work Based Learning and Work Based Learning TS (Joseph Deutsch).
TEACHER
Hutchison High School PERIOD
1 2 3 4 5 6
Benson, Jennifer Algebra II S1
26 Pre-Calculus S1
34 Algebra II S1
24 / / /
Boyarsky, Thomas Small Engines 1
14 Small Engines 3
14 /
Clsn Rpr/Nsa & Dr Clsn Rpr/Sa & Dr Intro To Clsn Rpr
11 Small Engines 1
21 Small Engines 1
18
Brown, Amy
Algebra For Tech Careers
19 Algebra I S1
22 Algebra I S1
23 Algebra I S1
22
Math in Health Care
9 /
Coughlin, Kevin Eng 10 S1
29 Early Amer Lit/H
19 Early Amer Lit
22 Early Amer Lit
21 / Eng 10 S1
28
Daley, Peter /
Welding 2A Stu Class Asst
10 Welding 1A
8
Welding 1A Welding 2A
19 Welding 1A
17
Arch Drafting 1A CAD Draft 1A Drafting 1A
21
Driscoll, Rhonda / Fundmtls of PE
25 Fundmtls of PE
19 Fundmtls of PE
29 Fundmtls of PE
25
Fundmtls of PE Stu Class Asst
26
Hamlin, Jeffrey Mobile Apps 1A
18 /
Intro to Info Technology 1A
22 Dig Electronics S1
6
Indp Rsrch - Info Tech Cluster
IT Essentials 1A 21
Cptr Network 1 Cptr Network 3
17
Hansen, Lars Chemistry A
18 Chemistry A
25 AP Physics IA
19 / AP Physics IA
23 Chemistry A
27
James, Jaime Eng 9/H S1
24 English 9 S1
22 / English 9 S1
25 Clg Prp Comp
20 Eng 9/H S1
24
Class Size Report Fall 2014 Appendix B - 10
TEACHER
Hutchison High School PERIOD
1 2 3 4 5 6
Johnson, Benjamin
Broadcast Journalism 1A
Indp Rsrch-Arts, AVTech, Com Ctr
11
Digital Photo 1A Stu Class Asst
16 Digital Photo 1B
5 / Digital Photo 1A
21 Video Prod 1A
17
Johnson, Heather 9th Health
23 / 9th Health
16
Personal Relationships
16 Psychology
19 9th Health
21
Johnson, Jeannette
Medical Law & Ethics
14
Medical Law & Ethics
Stu Class Asst 26
Medical Terminology 1A
27 Intro to Hlth Occ A
28
#Medical Terminology 1A
22
CNA Clncl Exp CNA 40
Kaiser, Laura / / /
Emergency Trauma Tech
18
Emergency Trauma Tech
14
Intro to Fire Services 1A
11
McCarthy, Megan Geom w/Trig S1
19 Geom w/Trig S1
29 Geom w/Trig S1
24 / Geom w/Trig S1
29 Microbio/Botany
11
McKenzie, Sean Wld History 1
21 / Wld History 1
24 Wld History 1
25 Wld History 1
27 Recent US Hist 1
25
Neade, Destiny Erly Brit Lit
22 / English 9 S1
25 Speech/Debate
17 Early Amer Lit
25 Erly Brit Lit
13
Oppe, Mark Recent US Hist 1
21 Amer Govt
20 Gen Economics
30 Recent US Hist 1
23 Gen Economics
25 /
Peterburs, Mary Alaska Studies
23 Recent US Hist 1
23 Alaska Studies
18 Mod Brit Lit
23 / Alaska Studies
25
Ratzlaff, Steven
Bldg Trades 2A Bldg Trades 3A Bldg Trades 4A
16 Bldg Trades 1A
22
Arch Drafting 1A CAD Drafting 1A
Drafting 1A 17
Tools of Tech &Trades
6
Careers & Employability
6 /
Sanders, Cheryl
Earth & Space Sci S1
25
Earth & Space Sci S1
Stu Class Asst 29
Chemistry A 21
Chemistry A 21
Algebra I S1 21 /
Shannon, Steven Spanish I S1
15 Spanish II S1
15 Clg Prp Comp
25 Spanish I S1
22 / Spanish II S1
23
Shaw, Brian /
Heavy Equip Maint & Op 1A
17
Clsn Repair/Sa & Dr 1B
Intro To Clsn Rpr 13
Consumer Auto Maint
16 Adv Auto Tech
8 Adv Auto Tech
8
Tiemessen, Amy
Human Anatomy/Phys
22
Human Anatomy/Phys
20 / Biology A
27
Biology A Stu Lab Asst
28 Biology A
25
Zirbes, Beth / / /
AP Calculus AB S1 12
Algebra II S1 Stu Class Asst
29
Algebra II S1 Stu Class Asst
29 #This is a distance delivery class sent from this school to other high schools in the district. This school also has an additional “advisory” period (Period 8) with total enrollments of 379.
Class Size Report Fall 2014 Appendix B - 11
TEACHER
Lathrop High School
PERIOD
1 2 3 4 5 6
Bellamy, Warna Recent US Hist 1
25
Recent US Hist 1 Stu Class Asst
31 Psychology
30 / Amer Govt
22 Recent US Hist 1
30 Benshoof, Christopher
Pre-Calculus S1 34
AP Cmptr Sci A S1 17
Intgrt Algebra A1 28
Pre-Calculus S1 35 /
AP Statistics S1 28
Bouta, Katherine Erly Brit Lit
33 Adv Composition
23 /
AP Lng/Amr Lit S1 22
AP Lng/Amr Lit S1 27
Erly Brit Lit 29
Brown, Steven Early Amer Lit
33
Analysis Of Lit Stu Class Asst
18 / Early Amer Lit/H
21 Early Amer Lit
31
Video Prod 1A Video Prod 1B
29
Burr, Erika
Intro Engineering Design S1
14 / Algebra I S1
27 Algebra II/H S1
31 Algebra II/H S1
34 Algebra II S1
25
Candelaria, Kara Spanish I S1
30 / Spanish II S1
25 Spanish I S1
24 Spanish II S1
28 Spanish II S1
29
Carlson, Bjorn Charles
Earth & Space Sci S1
15
Earth & Space Sci S1
30 /
Earth & Space Sci S1
27
Earth & Space Sci S1
28
Earth & Space Sci S1
32
Cheney, David
AP Spanish S1 Spanish III S1 Spanish IV S1 Stu Class Asst
15 Spanish I S1
29 / Spanish I S1
25 Wld History 1
19
Spanish I S1 Stu Class Asst
34
Conner, Leslie
Eng 10 S1 Stu Class Asst
30 Wld History 1
24 / Eng 10 S1
30 English 9 S1
29 Wld History 1
29
East Jr, George
Earth & Space Sci S1
15
Earth & Space Sci S1
32
Earth & Space Sci S1
23 Biology A
29 Biology A
27 /
Ehnert, Larry
Engineering & Robotics S1
18
Dig Electronics S1 Engineering
Design & Dev S1 Indp Rsrch - STEM
17
Algebra I S1 Stu Class Asst
29
Geom w/Trig S1 Stu Class Asst
28
Engineering & Robotics S1
23 /
Falukos, Stevi
#English 9 ELL S1 14 /
Eng 10 ELL S1 3
Eng 12: Wld Lit ELL
Newcmr Eng IA 4 / /
Feinman, Robin / / /
AP Studio Art:2-D Design S1
Draw/Dsgn 1A H Art/Portf Dvp
24
AP Studio Art: Draw S1
Studio Art 1A 30
Studio Art 1A 31
Flynn Jr, John / English 9 S1
15 Eng 10 S1
29 Early Amer Lit
30 Eng 10 S1
27 English 9 S1
14
Class Size Report Fall 2014 Appendix B - 12
TEACHER
Lathrop High School
PERIOD
1 2 3 4 5 6
Garrett, Myron
ROTC 2 S1 ROTC 3 S1
3
ROTC 2 S1 ROTC 3 S1
Stu Class Asst 12 /
ROTC 2 S1 ROTC 2 S2
6
ROTC 2 S1 ROTC 3 S1 ROTC 3 S2
Stu Class Asst 5
ROTC 1 S1 ROTC 2 S1 ROTC 4 S1
15
Good, Matthew Biology A
26 Biology A
32 Biology A
31 / / /
Grassi, Gary
Wld History Honors S1
32
Alaska Studies Stu Class Asst
34 Alaska Studies
29
Wld History Honors S1
25 / Alaska Studies
32
Hackett, Daniel
AP Calc AB S1 Stu Class Asst
23 AP Calc AB S1
19
Algebra I S1 Stu Class Asst
27 Intgrt Algebra B3
15 Intgrt Algebra B3
20 /
Hamlin, Ginger Chemistry A
8 Chemistry A
16
Chemistry A Stu Tutor Asst
22 / Chemistry A
18 Biology A
29
Harmon, Paul
AP Europe His/Lit S1
19 Lit /AP EHst S1
19 Recent US Hist 1
21 Recent US Hist 1
27 Recent US Hist 1
24 /
Harvey, Rhonda English 9 S1
30 / Eng 9/H S1
24
Eng 9/H S1 English 9 S1
29 Eng 9/H S1
29 Theatre Prfm 1A
31
Hebard, Jeff Fundmtls of PE
26 / Fundmtls of PE
32 Fundmtls of PE
32 Fundmtls of PE
23 Fundmtls of PE
37
Hovest, Tristan Concert Band S1
29 /
Symph Band S1 Stu Class Asst
18 / / /
Johnson, Connie Fundmtls of PE
28
Fundmtls of PE Stu Class Asst
39 / Fundmtls of PE
32 Fundmtls of PE
23 Fundmtls of PE
38
Lokken, James /
AK Zoology 1 Mammals
31
AK Zoology 1 Mammals
28
Human Body Systems A
20
AK Zoology 1 Mammals
28
AK Zoology 1 Mammals
30
Markham, Claudia
Success Skl Stu Class Asst
13 French I S1
29 French II S1
12 French II S1
24
French I S1 Stu Class Asst
22 /
Marshall, Barbara AP US Hist S1
15 Amer Govt
30 Amer Govt
28 AP US Hist S1
13 Amer Govt
21 /
Metzner, Ronald Physical Sci A
15 / Intgrt Algebra A1
24
Earth & Space Sci S1
26
Earth & Space Sci S1
25 Physical Sci A
25
Morrison, Fred Fundmtls of PE
27 Fundmtls of PE
37 Fundmtls of PE
30 / Fundmtls of PE
23 Fundmtls of PE
38
Nagaoka, Hirofumi
AP Japanese S1 Japanese III S1 Japanese IV S1
12 Japanese I S1
17 Japanese II S1
22 Japanese I S1
19 / /
Netzel, Amy Alg for Finance
12 Geometry S1
30 Intgrt Algebra A1
25 Accounting 1A
19 Alg for Finance
11 /
Parker, Timothy Beg Journalism
27 English 9 S1
30 Pop Novels
34 English 9 S1
30
Adv Journalism A Comptr Applctns Itm Journalism
15 /
Class Size Report Fall 2014 Appendix B - 13
TEACHER
Lathrop High School
PERIOD
1 2 3 4 5 6
Parsley, Renee
Principles of Biomedical Sci A
21
Principles of Biomedical Sci A Stu Class Asst
30
Principles of Biomedical Sci A
30 / AP Chemistry A
16 Chemistry A
30
Peterlin, Jaren / / / / Chambr Orch S1
33 Concert Orch S1
22
Riggs, Teddy Geom w/Trig S1
33 Algebra I S2
16 Algebra I S1
29 Discrete Math A
16 Geom w/Trig S1
32 /
Robinson, Michele 9th Health
30
9th Health Stu Class Asst
31 / 9th Health
28 9th Health
30 9th Health
28
Romans, Patrick / #AP Micro Econ
26 #AP Micro Econ
31 Gen Economics
22 Gen Economics
17 Gen Economics
27
Roy, Rise / Biology A
30 Forensic Sci
28
Biology A Stu Class Asst
31 Biology A
22 Forensic Sci
29
Schneider, Brian
Yearbook Publications A
24
Itm Photo 1A Photo 1A Photo 2B
21 Digital Photo 1A
22 /
Graphic Design & Multimedia
18 Digital Photo 1A
26
Soderlund, Carolyn / Theory of Music
13 Treble Choir S1
36 Concert Choir S1
28
Mixed Choir S1 Stu Tutor Asst
39 Stu Class Asst
1
Stellon Odonnell, Nicole
English 9 S1 30 /
Eng 9/H S1 Stu Class Asst
26 Creat Write
30
Creat Write Stu Class Asst
30 AP Lit/Comp S1
19
Stoddard, Greg Eng 10 S1
26 Clg Prp Comp
28 Clg Prp Comp
27 Erly Brit Lit
29 Stu Class Asst
1 Eng 10 S1
29
Stone, Marion Algebra II/H S1
30 Intgrt Algebra B3
22 Algebra I S1
29 / AP Calc BC S1
10 Intgrt Algebra B3
19
Stugart, Jennifer Alaska Studies
31
Wld History 1 Stu Class Asst
27 Recent US Hist 1
26 Wld History 1
23 / Wld History 1
28
Taylor, Robert
ROTC 1 S1 ROTC 1 S2
Stu Class Asst 6
ROTC 1 S1 ROTC 1 S2 ROTC 4 S1
17
ROTC 1 S1 ROTC 1 S2 ROTC 2 S1 ROTC 4 S1
Stu Class Asst 9
ROTC 1 S1 ROTC 4 S1
8
ROTC 1 S1 ROTC 1 S2 ROTC 4 S1
12 /
Wagaman, Marlene Geometry S1
26 / Intgrt Algebra A1
26 Algebra Wksp S1
19 Geometry S1
29 Geometry S1
23
Walker V, George Algebra II S1
28 Algebra II S1
32 Intgrt Algebra A1
26 / Prin of Engnrg S1
34 Physics S1
31
Werdin, Lori
Intro to Hlthcare Occ A
26
Careers & Employability
25
Work Based Learning
13
Work Based Learning
14 / /
Willett, Laura Amer Govt
28 /
Wld History 1 Stu Class Asst
28 Recent US Hist 1
25 Wld History 1
18 Recent US Hist 1
30
Class Size Report Fall 2014 Appendix B - 14
TEACHER
Lathrop High School
PERIOD
1 2 3 4 5 6
Wolf, Sheri
Adv Cermcs 1A Ceramics 2B
Itm Ceramics 1A Itm Ceramics 2B
19
AP Studio Art:3-D Design S1
Ceramics 1A Ceramics 2B
Itm Ceramics 1A Stu Class Asst
34
Adv Cermcs1A Ceramics 2B
Itm Ceramics 1A Itm Ceramics 2B
28
AP Studio Art:3-D Design S1
Ceramics 1A Ceramics 2B
Itm Ceramics 1A 29
Ceramics 1A Ceramics 2B
Itm Ceramics 2B 29 /
Zody, Guy Adv Woods
8 Woods
18
Tools of Tech &Trades
12 Woods
14 /
Tools of Tech &Trades
17 #These are distance delivery classes sent from this school to other high schools in the district. This school also has additional “advisory” period (Period 10) with a total enrollment of 1,045. Period 7: 52 students enrolled in Building Trades 1A and 1B (Guy Zody), Show/Jazz Choir (Carolyn Soderlund), and Work Based Learning
TS (Lori Werdin). Period 8: 26 students enrolled in Work Based Learning TS (Lori Werdin). Period 9: 13 students enrolled in Jazz Band (Tristan Hovest).
TEACHER
North Pole High School PERIOD
1 2 3 4 5 6
Alexander, Elizabeth
Eng 10/H S1 35
Eng 9/H S1 22
AP Lng/Amr Lit S1 23 /
Eng 9/H S1 Stu Class Asst
27
AP Lng/Amr Lit S1 Stu Tutor Asst
17
Armstrong, Walter / / / / /
PE: Team Stu Class Asst
28
Arvold, Tanya Algebra I S1
26 Algebra 1.5 S1
16 Algebra I S2
16
Algebra 1.5 S1 Stu Class Asst
28 / Algebra I S1
30
Atkins, Robyn / / /
Geom w/Trig S1 Leadership S1
31 Leadership S1
20
Comptr Prog S1 Comptr Prog S2 Stu Class Asst
22
Beks, Elizabeth AP Biology A
27
Biology A Stu Lab Asst
34
Forensic Sci Stu Lab Asst
38 Stu Lab Asst
5
Biology A Stu Lab Asst
31
Forensic Sci Stu Lab Asst
33
Bierer, Matthew
Earth & Space Sci S1
27
Digital Cinema Productions 1A Video Prod 1A
16 / Physics S1
21
Digital Cinema Productions 1A Video Prod 1A
17
Earth & Space Sci S1
23
Bouldin, Steve
9th Health Stu Class Asst
35 9th Health
29 / 9th Health
32
9th Health Stu Class Asst
32 PE: Fitness
23
Christiansen, Mary Erly Brit Lit
30 / AP Lit/Comp S1
22 Erly Brit Lit
10 Erly Brit Lit
32 Erly Brit Lit
24
Clooten, Lucas / Photo 1A
18 Chamber Orch S1
20 / Symph Band S1
25 Yearbook Pub A
19
Class Size Report Fall 2014 Appendix B - 15
TEACHER
North Pole High School PERIOD
1 2 3 4 5 6
Ferree, Ann Algebra I S1
22 Intgrt Algebra A1
34 Algebra I S1
30
Algebra I S1 Stu Class Asst
30
Algebra I S1 Stu Class Asst
28 / Garber-Slaght, Chris /
Alaska Studies 12
Alaska Studies 35
English 9 S1 24
English 9 S1 12
English 9 S1 17
Geuea, Kathleen / Amr Writrs
18 English 9 S1
28 Amr Writrs
27 Amr Writrs
30 English 9 S1
18
Gray, Julia / /
Recent US Hist 1 Stu Class Asst
34 Wld History 1
33 Wld History 1
29 Wld History 1
29
Hall, Teresa Geom w/Trig S1
33 Geom w/Trig S1
32 Alg for Finance
27 / Pre-Calculus S1
28 Geom w/Trig S1
26
Hanson, Bruce
Treble Choir S1 Stu Tutor Asst
26 Mixed Choir S1
43
A Cappella Choir Stu Tutor Asst
30
Concert Choir S1 Stu Class Asst
35 Stu Class Asst
1 /
Henert, Richard Alaska Studies
29 Wld History 1
30
Wld History 1 Stu Class Asst
24 / Alaska Studies
31
Alaska Studies Stu Class Asst
27
Herbeck, Laurel Art I 2-D
27
AP Studio Art:3-D Design S1 Art I 2-D
25
Art I 3-D Art II 3D Art III 2D
Stu Class Asst 35 /
Art I 2-D Art II 2D Art III 2D
19
AP Studio Art:2-D Design S1
AP Studio Art: Draw S1 Art III 2D
7
Jones, Wade Recent US Hist 1
13 Recent US Hist 1
22 /
Wld History H S1 Stu Class Asst
29 Recent US Hist 1
29 Recent US Hist 1
28
King, Nancy Gen Economics
25 AP US History S1
29 / Recent US Hist 1
22 Gen Economics
26 Gen Economics
15 Kinson-Blackwelder, Ivonete
Spanish I S1 30 /
Spanish II S1 Stu Class Asst
14 Spanish I S1
39 Spanish II S1
11 Spanish I S1
36
Lesh, Andrew English 9 S1
25 English 9 S1
22
Eng 10 S1 Stu Class Asst
30
Psychology Stu Class Asst
35 / Eng 10 S1
22
McFetridge, Mary
Clg Prp Comp Stu Class Asst
27 Eng 10 S1
24 /
English 9 S1 Stu Class Asst
29
Eng 10 S1 Stu Class Asst
32 Clg Prp Comp
26
Million, Gerald
Small Engines 1A Stu Class Asst
29
Small Engines 1A Stu Tutor Asst
28 Basic Auto Tech
16 / Adv Auto Tech
16 Adv Auto Tech
16
Missler, Rebecca Chem Tech A
26 Chem Tech A
28
Earth & Space Sci S1
32
Earth & Space Sci S1
Stu Class Asst 31 /
Earth & Space Sci S1
23
Olsen, Eric
Arch Drafting 1A CAD Drafting 1A CAD Drafting 1B
Drafting 1A Drafting 1B
Stu Class Asst 28 /
Metalworking 1A 29
Metalworking 1B 30
Metalworking 1A 28
Arch Drafting 1A Drafting 1A Drafting 1B
32
Pananen, Max Prostart 1A
13 Culinary Arts 1A
28 Culinary Arts 1A
33 Culinary Arts 1B
10 Culinary Arts 1A
31 /
Ramirez, Monica Biology A
23
AK Zoology 1 Mammals
26 Biology A
31 Biology A
27 / Biology A
24
Class Size Report Fall 2014 Appendix B - 16
TEACHER
North Pole High School PERIOD
1 2 3 4 5 6
Rauenhorst, Michael
AF Mnmgt Cadet Corps A
7
AF Aviation/H Grd Sch A
10 AF Aviation Hist A
16 AF Aviation Hist A
12
AF Glbl&Cltr Studies A
18
AF Glbl&Cltr Studies A
22
Richgels, Erin Pre-Calculus S1
34 Algebra II S1
26 /
Algebra II S1 Stu Tutor Asst
31 Algebra II S1
31 AP Calc AB S1
14
Rogers, Jon / Psychology
21 Work Based Lrng
13
Careers & Emp Work Based Lrng
Stu Class Asst 29
Careers & Emp 23 /
Snider, Kelly
Wld History 1 Stu Class Asst
31 Amer Govt
31
Wld History 1 Stu Class Asst
23 Amer Govt
33 / Amer Govt
20
Swoffer, Hope Algebra II S1
19 Accounting 1A
18 Geom w/Trig S1
31 / Geom w/Trig S1
29 Algebra II S1
22
Topp, Colin Chemistry A
24 Chemistry A
17 / Chemistry A
20 Chemistry A
25 Chemistry A
25
Tosch, Charles PE: Individual
28 PE: Individual
32
PE: Individual Stu Class Asst
36
PE: Fit/Outdoor Pursuits
22
PE: Fit/Outdoor Pursuits
27 /
Van Hoomissen, Joseph /
Earth & Space Sci S1
14 Biology A
23 Biology A
30
Earth & Space Sci S1
29 Biology A
26
Wood, Jennifer Eng 10 S1
22 Media Literacy
23
Eng 10 S1 Stu Class Asst
22
Eng 10 S1 Stu Class Asst
26 / Media Literacy
15
This school also has an additional “advisory” period (Period 9), with a total enrollment of 759. Period 7: 54 students enrolled in AF Drill & Crmny A (Michael Rauenhorst), Jazz Band (Lucas Clooten), and Show/Jazz Choir (Bruce
Hanson).
TEACHER
West Valley High School
PERIOD
1 2 3 4 5 6
Baksis, Peter Spanish I S1
29
#Spanish III S1 Stu Tutor Asst
27
Spanish I S1 Stu Class Asst
28 / Spanish I S1
28 Spanish I S1
29
Beale, Cynthia
AP Biology A Stu Class Asst
27 Biology A
26 Biology A
30 Biology A
27 / AP Biology A
28
Benson, Heidi Geom w/Trig S1
23 / Algebra I S1
22 Geom w/Trig S1
26 Algebra I S1
20 Algebra II S1
31
Bosh, Krista / / / / Algebra I S2
9 /
Buckwalter, Leanna French I S1
24 French I S1
28 French II S1
23 French II S1
11 / Spanish I S1
28
Class Size Report Fall 2014 Appendix B - 17
TEACHER
West Valley High School
PERIOD
1 2 3 4 5 6
Coelo, Jo Culinary Arts 1A
25 Culinary Arts 1A
23 / Pop Novels
26 Culinary Arts 1A
21 Culinary Arts 1A
24
Cox, Dave
Earth & Space Sci S1
26
Biology A Stu Tutor Asst
29 /
Earth & Space Sci S1
29 Biology A
28 Biology A
28
Damario, Heather / / Recent US Hist 1
31 Wld History H S1
35
Wld History H S1 Stu Class Asst
33 Wld History 1
20
Dimmick, Sarah / / English 9 S1
24 English 9 S1
25 English 9 S1
23 English 9 S1
31
Doran, Kathleen / /
AK Zoology 2 Fish/Birds
26
Intro to Healthcare Occupations A
27
AK Zoology 2 Fish/Birds
25 /
Ehnert, Wendy Biology A
27
Human Anatomy/Phys Stu Tutor Asst
25 Biology A
28 Biology A
29
Human Anatomy/Phys
27 /
Fitzpatrick, Dawn /
Earth & Space Sci S1
26
Earth & Space Sci S1
25 Algebra I S1
20
Earth & Space Sci S1
27
Earth & Space Sci S1
28
FitzSimons, Heidi English 9 S1
24 English 9 S1
24 Clg Prp Comp
16 Clg Prp Comp
27 Clg Prp Comp
24 /
Gallaway, Amy Amer Govt
28
Amer Govt Stu Class Asst
25 Amer Govt
27 Wld History 1
26 Wld History 1
27 /
Genson, Sean
Recent US Hist 1 Stu Class Asst
29 World Geography
25
World Geography Stu Class Asst
29 Recent US Hist 1
28 / World Geography
28
Grage, Sven / / /
Fundmtls of PE Stu Tutor Asst
27 Fundmtls of PE
22 PE: Outdoor Ed
32
Graham, Wendi
Graphic Design & Multimedia
30
Work Based Learning
Stu Class Asst 11
Sports Lit 30
#Tech Writing 28
Tech Writing 23 /
Grey, Bethany Eng 10 S1
29 Eng 10 S1
27 / Eng 10 S1
27 English 9 S1
27 Eng 10 S1
27
Grogan, Jerome / Alaska Studies
24
Alaska Studies Stu Class Asst
22 Alaska Studies
28 Recent US Hist 1
29 Recent US Hist 1
29
Grubis, Hannibal Intgrt Algebra A1
22 Algebra II/H S1
30 AP Calc AB S1
25 /
AP Calc AB S1 Stu Class Asst
21
Algebra II/H S1 Stu Class Asst
32
Grubis, Joy Kennedy Gen Economics
24 /
Psychology Stu Tutor Asst
28 Gen Economics
26 Psychology
29 Gen Economics
25
Class Size Report Fall 2014 Appendix B - 18
TEACHER
West Valley High School
PERIOD
1 2 3 4 5 6
Haggland, Kristen
H Art/Portf Dvp 1A Sp Top Art 1A Studio Art 2B
29
H Art/Portf Dvp 2B Studio Art 1A Stu Class Asst
30
AP Studio Art:2-D Design S1
AP Studio Art: Draw S1
Draw/Dsgn 1A H Art/Portf Dvp 1A
Painting 1A Painting 2B
Sp Top Art 2B 28
H Art/Portf Dvp 1A Sp Top Art 1A Studio Art 1A
30
Adv Ceramics 1A Ceramics 1A
Itm Ceramics 1A Itm Ceramics 2B Stu Class Asst
31 /
Hanson, Amy Ceramics 2B
28
Jwlry Dsgn 1A Jwlry Dsgn 2B Stu Class Asst
29
Ceramics 1A Itm Ceramics 1A Itm Ceramics 2B Stu Class Asst
33 / / /
Hawkins, Toni Intgrt Algebra A1
22 Algebra I S1
29 Algebra I S1
26 / #AP Calc BC S1
23 AP Statistics S1
26
Heimer, Carrie Eng 9/H S1
26 Creat Write
28 / AP Lit/Comp S1
31 Eng 9/H S1
26 Eng 9/H S1
28
Holloway, Nathan Wld History 1
28 AP US History S1
19 / Wld History 1
25 Gen Economics
26
Wld History 1 Stu Class Asst
21
Huang, Shu Yuang /
Chinese 1 S1 Chinese II S1
31 / / / /
Jeglum, Michele / / / / Concert Orch S1
33 Chamber Orch S1
34
Johnson, Karen Algebra II S1
21 Algebra II S1
29 Algebra II S1
28 Algebra I S1
22 / Intgrt Algebra B3
15
Kahoe, Gregory Chemistry A
24 Chemistry A
30 Chemistry A
26
AP Chemistry A Stu Class Asst
23 /
Earth & Space Sci S1
30
Kennedy, Thomas Alaska Studies
26 Recent US Hist 1
33 Alaska Studies
24 / Alaska Studies
25
Recent US Hist 1 Stu Class Asst
29
Kramer, Bryan
MC JROTC 1 S1 MC JROTC 2 S1 MC JROTC 3 S1 MC JROTC 4 S1
Stu Class Asst 15
MC JROTC 1 S1 MC JROTC 2 S1 MC JROTC 3 S1 MC JROTC 4 S1
12
MC JROTC 1 S1 MC JROTC 2 S1 MC JROTC 3 S1 MC JROTC 4 S1
Stu Class Asst 14
MC JROTC 1 S1 MC JROTC 2 S1 MC JROTC 3 S1 MC JROTC 4 S1
9 /
MC JROTC 1 S1 MC JROTC 2 S1 MC JROTC 3 S1 MC JROTC 4 S1
18
Meritt, Paul
Broadcast Journalism 1A
Yearbook Pub A Stu Class Asst
28 Digital Photo 1A
28 Video Prod 1A
27 / Video Prod 1A
27
Digital Photo 1A Stu Class Asst
31
Miller, Deborah / 9th Health
29 9th Health
29
9th Health Stu Tutor Asst
25
PE: Indvl/Team Stu Class Asst
31 PE: Indvl/Team
30
Moore, Selena Amr Writrs
27 / Amr Writrs
28
Eng 10 S1 Stu Class Asst
22 Eng 10 S1
25 Eng 10 S1
21
Nicholia, Craig PE: Weight Trng
28
PE: Weight Trng Stu Tutor Asst
29 PE: Indvl/Team
29 PE: Indvl/Team
28 / PE: Weight Trng
28
Class Size Report Fall 2014 Appendix B - 19
TEACHER
West Valley High School
PERIOD
1 2 3 4 5 6
Paskvan, Stephen Geometry S1
29 Geometry S1
19 / Geometry S1
21
Algebra For Technical Careers
24
Forensic Sci Stu Class Asst
27
Petersen, John Physical Sci A
25 / Chemistry A
27 Physical Sci A
25 Chemistry A
29 Chemistry A
30
Rogers, Connie / Geom w/Trig S1
29 Geom w/Trig S1
28 Geom w/Trig S1
28 Intgrt Algebra B3
18 Geom w/Trig S1
30
Ryan, Sandra AP Statistics S1
18
Algebra for Finance
28 / Algebra II S1
26 Algebra II S1
22
AP Comptr Sci A Computer Prog S1
Stu Tutor Asst 29
Sawchuk, Wayne Fundmtls of PE
30 Fundmtls of PE
26 Fundmtls of PE
25 9th Health
28 9th Health
27 /
Scurr, Joel Drafting 1A
25
Pre-Calculus S1 Stu Class Asst
22 Pre-Calculus S1
27
Algebra 1.5 S1 Stu Tutor Asst
34 Pre-Calculus S1
32 /
Shaeffer, Michael World Lit
30 World Lit
29
Eng 10 S1 Stu Tutor Asst
28 World Lit
30 /
World Lit Stu Class Asst
29
Sprankle, Elizabeth Eng 10/H S1
33 Eng 10/H S1
31
Clg Prp Comp Stu Class Asst
17 / Clg Prp Comp
25 Clg Prp Comp
28
Stagg, Travis Astronomy S1
25 Physics S1
27 Astronomy S1
28 Physics S1
30 Physical Sci A
26 /
Vick, Theresa / / / Adv Read/Wrtg S1
7 /
#English 10 ELL S1 9
Weingartner, Jean Spanish II S1
29 Spanish II S1
27 /
Spanish II S1 Stu Class Asst
23 Spanish II S1
26 Spanish II S1
27
Wietgrefe, Liesl
Concert Choir S1 Mixed Choir S1
36 / Symph Band S1
33
Steel Drum Ensble Sr
22 Concert Band S1
21 / #These are distance delivery classes sent from this school to other high schools in the district. This school also has additional “advisory” period (Period 9) with a total enrollment of 997. Period 7: 35 students enrolled in Work Based Learning TS (Wendi Graham) and Jazz Band (Liesl Wietgrefe). Period 8: 12 students enrolled in Work Based Learning TS (Wendi Graham).