Bering Strait School District

The board addressed several administrative and operational agenda items, including personnel actions regarding classified staff and the tabling of professional contracts. Policy updates were voted upon and approved. The board authorized a memorandum of agreement for speech and language services for the upcoming fiscal year, approved a bulk fuel resolution, and discussed the solicitation of bids for a building package. Significant capital projects were addressed, including the approval of a roof replacement for the Savoonga school and participation in a bulk fuel purchase program. Additionally, the board approved a six-year capital improvement project priority list, tabled a budget revision, and received various reports from committees, the Superintendent, and the board members.

The meeting began with a roll call establishing a quorum. Board members introduced themselves and the communities they represent, followed by the Superintendent and staff introductions. The Land Acknowledgment was read, including the BSSD Vision and Mission. Key actions included the approval of the agenda, and several grant approvals: the FY26 ESEA Consolidated Grant and the CLSD Grant. Personnel actions involved the appointment of classified employees to permanent status and the hiring of professional employees for the FY26 school year. No action was taken on the FY25 Audit pending the end of a government shutdown. The Board entered and exited an Executive Session to discuss Personnel and Finance matters. Discussion items included reports on NACTEC, 1st Quarter Financials, the FY26 Budget Amendment, HR, C&I, Strategic Plan, Food Service Outsourcing, and the Superintendent's report.

The meeting included a roll call to establish a quorum and introductions of school board members, the superintendent, and district staff. The board discussed curriculum, facilities, and budget reports. Actions taken included approving the FY26 6-year CIP plan, participating in the NSEDC Fuel Purchase Program for FY26, adopting Big Ideas Math as the district's official K-12 math curriculum, and approving personnel actions for staff in various locations. The board also approved the APRA resolution and authorized the Executive Committee to hire third-party contractors to identify and implement budget reductions. Correspondence was discussed, and board members were asked to submit items for the next agenda. The board also reviewed AEC Minutes and discussed public comments.

The special meeting included discussions and actions on several key items. Public comment was moved before the action item. The board approved the contract for pilot services with Kenai Aviation for the FY25-26 school year, following a discussion about the cost difference. There was also a suggestion to create an "Air Travel Safety Survey" similar to the one used by Lake and Peninsula School District. The meeting concluded with discussions about items for the next agenda and setting the time and place for the next meeting.