December 20, 2021 – January 3, 2022*
*variance calendar for Nanwalek and Port Graham schools

Dear KPBSD Staff and families,

As we head into winter break, I wish you Happy Holidays, and a Happy New Year!

Thank you to all of our staff for what you have done to keep our schools open and our students learning in person. I know that it has been exhausting and everyone has stepped up to fill many roles as we have faced staffing and substitute shortages. You have done so much for our students and communities. Thank you!

Thank you to our parents and guardians for all you have done to support your children and our staff. You are why the Kenai is a special place to live, work, and to educate our children. The lift has been hard for all of us, and you have been there with our staff to make our schools work. You are appreciated!

May your holiday season be filled with warm memories and joy!

Thank you,

Superintendent Clayton Holland

Addition of Three Friday Early Release Student Days

Dear KPBSD Parents and Guardians,

I’m writing to give you advance planning notice about three additional early release days for students that will begin on Friday, January 21, 2022. In addition, previously scheduled Wednesday early release days will shift to Fridays.

While schools across the nation struggled to stay open this fall, I am extremely proud of our staff whose dedication kept schools open, buses running on schedule, and meals served, every day. More than 1,000 KPBSD employees continue to step up and help when we have staffing and substitute shortages. I am proud of everything we have accomplished together, and especially thankful to you as parents and guardians who made sacrifices to adapt, and keep our students learning.

This has been a heavy lift for everyone. I’ve found there’s a significant need moving forward to plan, collaborate, review data, and design targeted instruction to meet the individual needs of our students and address the learning gaps many are experiencing. We need to catch up with student contact updates and deep cleaning of our schools. Therefore, after talking with our principals, school board, and hearing from staff, KPBSD is adding three additional 90-minute early release for student days in the third quarter, and moving early release days to Friday from the previously scheduled Wednesday dates.

The first Friday early release day for students is Friday, January 21, 2022. From then until spring break, there will be a 90-minute early release student day every week, except for already scheduled parent-teacher conferences or inservice days. I know that childcare is a concern for some of you. Boys & Girls Club will open early during the afternoon on these Fridays. I’ve instructed principals to work with families who have no other options for childcare during the three additional early release days. Your school will have more information after we return from winter break.

Near Spring Break in March, we will evaluate the value of the student early release days through staff and parent surveys, and reviewing student data.

The primary purpose of the early release for students and maximum day for staff is to provide:

• Time to plan instruction: the learning gap between students is larger and additional time is needed to plan to meet those needs
• Time for collaboration: grade level and subject matter teams, special education, intervention
• Time to communicate with parents and other important stakeholders
• Time to review student data in a manner that guides instruction
• Time for secretaries to catch up on data entry
• Time for nurses to input data without disruption
• Time to clean buildings
• Time for trainings that staff haven’t been able to engage in
• Time available for students to address individual instructional needs (make-up tests, receive targeted intervention, etc…)

*The KPBSD districtwide calendar and the school variance calendars are available on the KPBSD.org website. The changes to the main KPBSD calendar are as follows:

KPBSD 2021-2022 Calendar Additions and Revisions

• Wednesday, 1/19/22, Early Release moved to Friday, 1/21/22
• Friday, 1/28/22, Early Release
• Friday, 2/4/22, Early Release
• Friday, 2/11/22, Early Release
• Wednesday, 2/16/22, Early Release cancelled; Friday, 2/18/22, is previously scheduled Parent–Teacher Conferences
• Friday 2/25/22, Early Release
• Friday 3/4/22, Previously Scheduled Inservice–no school for students
• Variance calendar for Kachemak-Selo, Razdolna, and Voznesenka schools

We recognize families will need to make arrangements on the additional three early release dates, and thank everyone for the willingness to help our KPBSD schools improve through these early-release dates. Kindly contact your school principal with questions.

Sincerely,

Clayton Holland
Superintendent of Schools
Kenai Peninsula Borough School District

Every Child Has a Right to be Safe, Seen, and Celebrated!

Celebrate what is right in the world, and treat yourself–attend or watch a school music concert or play!

Programs are at school location unless otherwise noted, and some will be prerecorded and shared with families via school websites or social media. Some schools have more than one program, and so the location may vary by date.

• Aurora Borealis Charter School – December 14, 6:00 p.m., Soldotna Creek Park
• Chapman School – December 10, 1:45 p.m., Grades K-4; December 14, 7:00 p.m., Grades 5-8
• Cooper Landing School – Virtual Event (Recorded) – Available by December 17
• Homer High School – December 13, 7:00 p.m., Winter Concert, Mariner Theater
• Homer High School – December 16, 7:00 p.m., Candlelight Carols & Desserts, Mariner Theater
• Homer Middle School – December 9, 7:00 p.m., Winter Concert, Homer High School Mariner Theater
• K-Beach Elementary School – Winter Program Virtual Event (Recorded)
• Kaleidoscope School of Arts & Science Charter School – Winter Program Virtual Event (Recorded)
• Kaleidoscope School of Arts & Science Charter School – n/a for band this year.
• Kenai Central High School – December 2, 7:00 p.m., Dessert Auction and Holiday Concert featuring the KMS and KCHS Bands
• Kenai Central High School – December 12, 3:00 p.m., Holiday Choir Concert
• Kenai Middle School – December 2, 7:00 p.m., Dessert Auction and Holiday Concert featuring the KMS and KCHS Bands
• Kenai Middle School – December 14, 7:00 p.m.. Holiday Choir Concert, KCHS auditorium
• McNeil Canyon Elementary School – December 8, 6:30 p.m., Grades 4-6 Band and Winter Program; December 9, 6:30 p.m., K-3 Winter Program
• Mountain View Elementary School – December 16, 6:30 p.m., Livestream Sing-Along (online)
• Nanwalek School – December 22, 1:00 p.m., Nanwalek Christmas Program
• Nikiski Middle-High School – December 14, 7:00 p.m., Winter Concert, school auditorium
• Nikiski North Star Elementary School – Winter Program Virtual Event (Recorded)
• Port Graham School – December 22, 6:00 p.m., Winter Program
• Redoubt Elementary School – Winter Program Virtual Event (Recorded)
• Seward Middle School – Winter Program Virtual Event (Recorded) available by December 14
• Soldotna Elementary School – December 7, 6:00 p.m., Choir Concert (SOEL and SMCS), Soldotna Elementary gym
• Soldotna High School – December 9, 7:00 p.m., Holiday Band & Choir Concert, Soldotna High auditorium
• Soldotna Montessori Charter School – December 16, 6:00 p.m., Winter Concert Grades K-6, Soldotna High auditorium
• Soldotna Montessori Charter School – December 7, 6:00 p.m., Choir Concert (SOEL and SMCS), Soldotna Elementary gym
• Susan B. English School – December 9, 3:00 p.m., Grades K-2 Open Air Holiday Concert, Main Entrance Parking Lot
• Tebughna School – Winter Program (recorded) available by December 14, and shared on school social media

Spencer Kuan Co, now a sophomore at Homer High School, is one of only a couple hundred people worldwide to receive not just a score of 5 on the AP Computer Science exam, but also received every point possible on the test, putting him in the top .29% of people who took the test!

A long time KPBSD student, Spencer attended Fireweed Academy, and Homer Middle School. He is definitely on track to graduate from Homer High School with the Class of 2024.

What sparked an interest in [computer] science?

I’ve been interested in mathematics and engineering for a large portion of my life. I used to tinker a considerable amount with small motors and wires, and try to create little cars and machines. To me, creating something that can move or do something of its own volition is instantly rewarding. Computer science, and coding specifically, seemed like a natural extension of that. I became especially engrossed in coding after taking the programming courses on Khan Academy a few years ago. Once the pandemic hit, I found I had a large amount of time to myself, and I decided to use some of that time to further my programming abilities.

It’s really rewarding to know that the time and commitment I put into studying computer science was recognized in some regard. Still, my perfect score was in a way simply a matter of chance. I’m sure that other students could have achieved the same, but had only missed a few questions.

Thank you…

I would like to thank Mr. Spurkland, who was my Computer Science teacher at the time, for a large part of this honor. I went into his class with prior knowledge that covered many of the actual computing topics that were taught in the class. He understood this, and challenged me to go beyond the assignments, which forced me to continue to grow and develop. I could have left a similar class with little more than I knew beforehand, but instead the class served as a great opportunity to learn many new things.

Play and fun

I am an avid programmer. 3D graphics are particularly satisfying to research and create, and I enjoy making interesting programs that expand my understanding of mathematics. Aside from that, when I’m not doing schoolwork, I like to read, play with my dog, and of course hang out with friends. Additionally, I debate on the school’s Drama, Debate, and Forensics (DDF) team, which takes up a fair portion of time. I hope to be able to get out and do some skiing this winter. My favorite book is The Three-Body Problem by Liu Cixin, which is a really thought-provoking science fiction novel, and the first of a wonderful trilogy.

My advice to others is to simply stick with and study the topics that really interest them, because it often pays off in the end.

The following school board meetings and work sessions will be held in the Betty J. Glick Assembly Chambers at 144 Binkley Street, Soldotna, AK unless otherwise noted.

PLEASE NOTE: The meetings are open to the public. The public is invited to attend in person and to listen and participate as noted below. District Administration may determine if it is prudent to allow public in person participation based on risk level or if the meeting will only be virtual and streamed live.

(877) 853-5257
Conference ID: 708 024 188
When prompted for an Attendee ID, press #.

Zoom ID: 708 024 188

December 6, 2021
Betty J. Glick Assembly Chambers

Policy Review Committee Meeting – Redoubt Conference Room (Public Listening) Zoom Meeting
https://kpbsd.zoom.us/j/84072610487
Zoom ID: 840 7261 0487
9:00 a.m.

Information Committee Meeting (Public Listening)
10:00 a.m.

Finance Committee Meeting (Public Listening)
10:30 a.m.

Work Sessions (Public Listening)
11:00 a.m. Finance Work Session
1:15 p.m. Building Safe, Supportive, & Challenging Learning Environments
2:00 p.m. Kenai Peninsula Athletic Association (KPSAA) Handbook Updates
2:15 p.m. KPBSD Facilities Capital Priorities
2:45 p.m. Mitigation Plan Update
3:00 p.m. Discussion with Kenai Peninsula Legislators
4:30 p.m. Board Discussion

6:00 p.m. Business Meeting: (Public Listening and Participation will be as noted on the Agenda in BoardDocs)

If you would like to pre-register to testify telephonically (optional) or if you have any technical difficulties or questions, contact Lisa Gabriel at lgabriel@kpbsd.k12.ak.us, 907-714-8836, Monday – Friday 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

To view the agenda and packet items, log on to: http://www.boarddocs.com/ak/kpbsd/Board.nsf/public

To view the live broadcast log on to https://kpbsd.org/board or Live Broadcast

Open Enrollment: November 15, 2021 – December 15, 2021

Election Changes will be Effective January 1, 2022

• ENROLLMENT DEADLINE: You MUST enroll no later than 4:30 pm AKST on December 15, 2021
  All legal documents and other required documents must be turned in to Stacey Cockroft (Vinson) at the District Office by the deadline of 4:30 pm AKST on December 15, 2021
• CURRENT ENROLLEES — IF YOU HAVE NO CHANGES: No action is required from you; your current enrollment will remain the same
• Enrollment forms are available online
• ALL changes made during Open Enrollment will be effective January 1, 2022.

If you are enrolling a new dependent, you must provide legal documentation as follows:

• Spouse:
  Marriage Certificate (photocopy)
• Children:
  A photocopy of the child’s birth certificate, naming you or your spouse as the child’s parent; or appropriate court order/adoption decree naming you or your spouse as the child’s legal guardian.

If you are electing the HRA Plan:

1. Complete enrollment form with all changes marking “OPEN ENROLLMENT” & “HRA PLAN”
2. You don’t need to list currently enrolled dependents that you wish to remain enrolled, however, if you would like to drop a dependent child, mark “DROP” next to their name. If you are dropping your spouse, you must also include the Request to Remove Spouse Form that must be notarized. List any new dependents and check “ADD” next to their name, be sure you include the required legal documents.
3. Submit all documents to Stacey Cockroft (Vinson) by the Open Enrollment deadline.

If you are electing the HSA Plan:

1. Fill out the paper enrollment form in the Open Enrollment Guide marking “OPEN ENROLLMENT” & “HSA PLAN”
2. You don’t need to list currently enrolled dependents that you wish to remain enrolled, however, if you would like to drop a dependent child, mark “DROP” next to their name. If you are dropping your spouse, you must also include the Request to Remove Spouse Form that must be notarized. List any new dependents and check “ADD” next to their name, be sure you include the required legal documents.
3. Carefully read the HSA FAQ and eligibility guidelines to ensure you are eligible. If you are unsure of your HSA eligibility, we recommend that you consult a tax, legal or financial advisor to discuss your personal circumstances that may affect your HSA eligibility. KPBSD cannot consult you about your HSA eligibility.
4. Fill out the HSA Enrollment Form and return all pages
5. Rehn requires you to list a physical address on the form even if you don’t receive mail at that address. If you have a PO Box you may also list this on the form so Rehn can note that in their system.
6. Submit all documents to Stacey Cockroft (Vinson) by the Open Enrollment deadline.

Remember, this is your opportunity to make changes to your elections for the 2022 Plan Year. The deadline for submitting your enrollment form is 4:30 PM on December 15, 2021. After that date, you cannot change your elections until the next Open Enrollment period in Nov/Dec 2022, unless you experience a Special Enrollment (Qualifying) event as described in the Summary Plan Description.

Please submit your enrollment forms by the Open Enrollment deadline to:
Stacey Cockroft (Vinson)
Employee Benefits Manager
Kenai Peninsula Borough School District
148 N. Binkley St. Soldotna, AK 99669
Phone: 907.714.8879 | Fax: 907.262.9645
SVinson@kpbsd.k12.ak.us

Available online: The Open Enrollment packet and medical option descriptions

The Alaska Association of Secondary School Principals (AASSP) named Kenai Central High School Assistant Principal Will Chervenak the 2022 State of Alaska Assistant Principal of the Year!

Previously on November 8, 2021, a KPBSD story featured Mr. Chervenak’s recognition as the 2022 Region III Assistant Principal of the Year.

From the AASSP, November 15, 2021, news release announcing the 2022 Alaska Assistant Principal of the Year:

AASSP President and 2021 Alaska Principal of Year, Robin Jones said, “Will Chervenak is an extraordinary leader who has moved mountains to create a school culture where students and staff thrive, and it is our distinct privilege to announce him as the 2022 Alaska Assistant Principal of Year!”

Chervenak has been with the Kenai Peninsula Borough School District (KPBSD) for six years and Assistant Principal at Kenai Central High School for the last three years.

“Mr. Chervenak has a continual growth mindset,” Clayton Holland, Superintendent of KPBSD, said. “He always seeks to find ways to improve and thereby become even more effective at positively impacting students. He is supportive of staff, and he seeks to include their voice on decisions made at the site level.” 

Sharing how he has continued to grow as a leader despite a pandemic, Chervenak said, “I have pushed myself to improve my professional practice and have taken a new approach to student discipline, focusing on restorative justice and building positive relationships.” This year Chervenak has facilitated the N.O.T. (Not On Tobacco) youth cessation program as part of this new approach. N.O.T focuses on tobacco product education and cessation, providing an alternative to out-of-school suspension for students found using tobacco products at school. He shared that he will continue to learn and advocate for response to intervention best practices techniques to bring back to his school. 

Kenai Central High School Principal Dan Beck shared his excitement about Chervenak’s recognition saying, “It has been a pleasure to join Will Chervenak on the administrative team at Kenai Central High School this year. He is a true advocate for our community and school.”

Chervenak said the success of Kenai Central High School comes from the dedication and leadership of everyone on staff, “I am very proud of the culture that exists at my school. We are focused on student voice and providing a student-centered curriculum that is further supported by the personalized learning framework.”

“Will is motivated to serve the community, specifically students, which makes him an effective educator,” said Peter Gundunas, Resource Teacher at Kenai Central High School. He taught with Chervenak for four years. 

Links

• November 8, 2021 story announcing Mr. Chervenak, Region III 2022 Assistant Principal of the Year
• Kenai Central High School Website
• Kenai Central High School Facebook
• AASSP: Alaska Council of School Administrators (ACSA)

In the 2020-2021 school year, the Kenai Peninsula Borough School District, through River City Academy (RCA), launched a middle college pilot program! The Kenai Peninsula Middle College School (KPMCS) is a partnership with Kenai Peninsula College (KPC) and creates a bridge between high school and college by providing eligible students the opportunity to exceed their high school academics through classes at KPC. Tuition, books and fees are paid by KPBSD and students receive both high school and college credit while working toward their Associate of Arts degree and meeting their high school graduation requirements. Through RCA, students benefit from the support of a collaborative learning environment, a cohort of middle college peers, and a structured mentoring program.

Now in its second year, 35 students enrolled for the fall semester in August 2021, and there is capacity for an additional 15 students to enroll in the second semester beginning in January 2022.

In the 2020-2021 pilot year, 21 students from River City Academy, Soldotna High School, Kenai Central High School, and Nikolaevsk School earned more than 200 college credits. One family said that middle college, “provides access to more advanced classes for high school students. Additionally, it serves as an introduction into the college framework with extra support both at the college and at a local school.”

Links

Learn more about the Kenai Peninsula Middle College School at https://kpbsd.org/schools/river-city-academy/kenai-peninsula-middle-college-school/

KPMCS brochure

Revision high school through KPMCS

Welcome to the 2021-2022 school year! Our district is very excited to have all of our students, staff, and parents back in school after a tumultuous few years. Our 42 schools are committed to meet the needs of every student, every day. This includes a safe and supportive learning environment for students and staff. Our overall philosophy is to establish strong, positive relationships with all students to provide a high quality learning experience. We take these responsibilities very seriously and look forward to working with our staff, students, parents and guardians, and diverse communities to fulfill these commitments.

All of us at KPBSD will focus to keep everyone informed with current issues and information. The COVID-19 mitigation plan to ensure safety for everyone, and to keep each school open for onsite learning is updated for this year. We are committed to work closely with state and local leaders to develop a long-term fiscal plan that makes sure our children are the highest priority. The year the KPBSD focus is on literacy; academic achievement; social and emotional learning (SEL); and positive relationships.

At the district office, I am pleased to welcome Ms. Kari Dendurent, the new Assistant Superintendent; Mr. Eric Pederson, Director of Elementary Education; and Mr. Tony Graham, Director of Secondary Education. We welcome back our teachers, instructional aides, nurses, custodians, secretaries, bus drivers, and food service professionals—they are the backbone of our district’s success. Join me with a warm welcome to new school administrators:

Mr. Greg Melvin, (AP), Connections Homeschool

Ms. Meghan Redmond, Homer Middle School

Mr. Dan Beck, Kenai Central High School

Mr. Ken Felchle, (AP), Kenai Middle School

Ms. Hannah Dolphin (AP), Mountain View Elementary

Ms. Penny Bearden, Nanwalek School

Mr. Shane Bostic; Mr. Mike Crain (AP), Nikiski Middle-High School

Mrs. Jenna Fabian, Nikiski North Star Elementary

Mr. Jerry Stapleton, Paul Banks Elementary

Mr. Eric Hart, Port Graham School

Dr. Michael Sturm, Razdolna School

Mr. Henry Burns, Seward High School

Mr. Matt Potter, Seward Middle School

Ms. Jill DuFloth; Ms. Shonia Werner (AP), Skyview Middle School

Mr. Sarge Truesdell, Soldotna High School:

Mr. Scott Jonsson, Susan B. English School, Seldovia

Ms. Christy Gomez, Tebughna School

Parents and community members are invited volunteer in the schools and become involved in partnerships to support students. Schools need the help of parents and community members in order to be successful with every child. It is also critical for young people to know that their parents, guardians, relatives, and friends are supportive of their schooling process. A student without this support may, at times, feel at a loss to find the necessary focus to excel in their learning.

I hope to see you in the coming months and wish you a great start to school. Join me as I travel throughout the district this year to schools and to meet our communities. Connect with the KPBSD on Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, Twitter, and YouTube. We look forward to an outstanding year!

Sincerely,

Clayton Holland,

Superintendent of Schools

The current Kenai Peninsula Borough School District Emergency Action Plan (EAP) is up-to-date, with actions and procedures that are practiced regularly.

KPBSD requires employee safety and emergency action training in order to instigate and implement the EAP for a school or the school district. 

KPBSD takes seriously the safety concerns from families, employees, students, and the community. We call upon our school communities to renew a determination to keep children safe by reporting any safety concerns to a school principal or the district office.

School Delays and Closure Protocol webpage

• KPBSD School Safety Guidelines
• Emergency Guidelines for Parents and Guardians

Emergency Drills

Every school practices several drills each year, including school lock-downs, hit-the-deck drills, and emergency actions and evacuations in the event of intruders, fire, earthquakes, or other circumstances.

Law Enforcement

The school district and each neighborhood school work closely with law enforcement in order to coordinate communications, the EAP, and identify areas of concern. The school district and individual schools are responsive to make adjustments when or if gaps in safety protocols are discovered.

Safety Procedures

In order to continue to improve school safety, the district and schools are reviewing the district-wide EAP, and school site implementations. Every school has safety for school visitors, traffic flow during school start and end times, mandatory check-in at the school office, designated entrances and exits, and so forth. Schools do send home notices prior to a drill that involves law enforcement. All school volunteers must go through a district-level screening.

Emergency Action Plan (EAP)

For security purposes, our district-wide KPBSD Emergency Action Plan is not available on our website for public viewing. Protocols and procedures are in place and practiced regularly and in conjunction with local law enforcement. Our school administrators and teachers know the action plan, and have access to it on site, and online.

The EAP organizational system used by KPBSD is designed to be applied to any emergency. It is based on the Incident Command System, a proven emergency management tool to organize an emergency response.

“Families trust our schools to keep their children safe during the day. The reality is, however, that schools may be touched either directly or indirectly by a crisis at any time. Knowing what to do when faced with a crisis can mean the difference between calm and chaos, courage and fear, life and death” -KPBSD Emergency Action Plan

Tsunami Evacuation Information

In the event of a Tsunami, please review this community resource including maps for evacuation routes, and what to do in an emergency. https://ready.alaska.gov/Plans/

Updates

September 13, 2021: the KPBSD Board of Education approved the FY22-24 Kenai Peninsula Education Association (KPEA) and Kenai Peninsula Education Support Association (KPESA) Collective Bargaining Agreements (CBA).

September 2, 2021: KPEA and KPEA ratified and certified the Tentative Agreement (TA) reached with KPBSD for the FY22-24 school years.

May 21, 2021: “The Interest Based Bargaining (IBB) teams have successfully concluded their final meeting and are pleased to announce that we have reached consensus on the subjects brought forward during the bargaining process. We will spend the summer finalizing a tentative three year agreement so that members of all bargaining units can be fully informed early next school year. We will hold a ratification vote soon thereafter. Enjoy your summer!” – KPBSD, KPEA, KPESA bargaining teams

May 5, 2021: “The Interest Based Bargaining (IBB) teams continue to meet and are confident in the process. We have several meetings scheduled over the next couple of weeks. Our final meeting is scheduled for May 19, 2021. In order for membership to have the opportunity to attend informational meetings and have time to review the contracts, we will vote to ratify in the fall of 2021.” – KPBSD, KPEA, KPESA bargaining teams

February 11, 2021: “The Interest Based Bargaining teams continue to meet and feel confident in the process. The teams have participated in financial training with Federal Mediation and Conciliation Services. Topics discussed thus far include a variety of leave, initial salary placement, stipend positions, and custodial staffing. Subcommittees have been assigned to each topic for further input and research. Look for updates after our next full session on February 25, 2021.” – KPBSD, KPEA, KPESA bargaining teams

January 25, 2021: “The school district, KPEA, and KPESA bargaining teams met, and are moving forward through an Interest Based Bargaining (IBB) process. As a team, we are working toward shared understanding, mutual trust, and a collective list of topics for consideration. In the coming weeks we look forward to meeting in smaller committees to refine those discussions for our next full session on February 4, 2021. IBB is closed to the public—watch for our next joint update after February 6, 2021.” – KPBSD, KPEA, KPESA bargaining teams

Public Involvement in School District Negotiations
Now Open: Public Comment Opportunity

Share your thoughts about issues to be addressed in the school district negotiations process. In December 2020, the Kenai Peninsula Borough School District (KPBSD) begins Interest-Based Bargaining (IBB) with the Kenai Peninsula Education Association (KPEA), and the Kenai Peninsula Education Support Association (KPESA). The process includes issues and items for discussion such as compensation, employee benefits, health care, and work environment that one or both sides want to address for possible revision. 

The public is invited to comment about issues that will be addressed through the bargaining process. Options:

• Comment online—simple online form | https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/TT5JCGM
• Email comments (please include your full name) to Negotiations@KPBSD.org
• Download this ” Negotiations” comment form and mail, fax, or deliver in person to:

Kenai Peninsula Borough School District
Attn: Negotiations
148 N. Binkley
Soldotna, Alaska 99669
Fax: 907.262.5867 or email:  Negotiations@KPBSD.org  

Links

Collective Bargaining Agreements

AS 23.40.235. Public Involvement in School District Negotiations

Before beginning bargaining, the school board of a city or borough school district or a regional educational attendance area shall provide opportunities for public comment on the issues to be addressed in the collective bargaining process. Initial proposals, last-best-offer proposals, tentative agreements before ratification, and final agreements reached by the parties are public documents and are subject to inspection and copying under AS  40.25.110 –  40.25.140.