Ann Hilburn

This evaluation report assesses the Gateway After-School Program (GAP) for the period of June 2024 to May 2025. The program provided high-quality experiences, focusing on academic improvement through structured homework support and integrated academic skills. It emphasized data-driven assessment, professional development, and fostering student collaboration and positive social interactions. Key areas for continuous improvement were identified, including enhancing parent involvement, promoting a stronger sense of belonging among students, refining the process for identifying and supporting 'focus' students, considering project-based assessments, and integrating 4-H Clubs for leadership development.

The Alaska Gateway School District held a work session on the budget and summer maintenance, where the Maintenance Director presented costs for proposed maintenance activities, and the CFO presented a balanced budget based on anticipated state education revenues, noting an expected reduction of $800K from the previous year. During the regular meeting, the board discussed and acted on several items, including Gateway Afterschool Program Summer Activities and ESSA district status. The board also addressed personnel actions, approved the FY20 proposed budget and district calendars, approved the summer maintenance plan, and passed resolutions on TRS/PERS Deferred Compensation and in support of SB50. Additional discussions covered land transfer, student enrollment, facilities, teacher housing, the biomass project, FY20 budget and staffing, and future meeting sites.

The Alaska Gateway School District Regional School Board Meeting covered various topics, including an update on a sabbatical, approval of an Eagle Field Trip to Dawson City, Canada, approval of donations, approval of a Wyoming Cultural Exchange Trip, approval of certified hires, approval of extracurricular pay for Tok only, approval of the sale of Tok SAF Vans, and approval of AASB Training. Additionally, there were discussions regarding the FY 24-25 Budget Questions and several Board Policies.

The meeting will include an assessment presentation, personnel actions, staff recognition, a first reading of BP6145 (Student Activities Revision), discussion of staff housing, acceptance of gifts and grants, superintendent's and financial reports, and board questions regarding staff reports. Discussion items will also include director's reports, principal's reports, and ASB meeting minutes. An executive session will be held for the superintendent's evaluation.

The meeting will include a work session on the FY24 General Fund Budget, followed by the regular meeting. Key discussion topics include personnel actions, approval of the FY24 General Fund Budget, FY24 staffing review, FY24 draft district calendar, project procurement approval, Vital Network FY24 contract for strategic planning, and the superintendent's contract. Reports from the superintendent, chief financial officer, and various directors and coordinators will also be presented. Discussion items will include the complaint process. An executive session will address potential litigation and the superintendent's contract.