George Merritt

The Yukon Koyukuk School District's strategic plan aims to ensure every learner achieves excellence and learns with passion in a challenging and culturally enriched environment. Its mission is to provide students with the skills and knowledge to become contributing members of their families, communities, and society through active partnerships. The plan focuses on key strategic pillars including Reading Proficiency, Math Mastery, Cultural Infusion, and Career & Technical Education, with specific goals to improve student outcomes in these areas and foster culturally responsive schools.

The Yukon-Koyukuk School District's financial statements and compliance reports for the year ended June 30, 2024, cover a range of topics. These include the implementation of GASB Statement No. 100, which enhances clarity in accounting changes and error corrections. The report details the district's financial activities, including revenues, expenditures, and changes in fund balances across various governmental funds. It also addresses capital assets, interfund transactions, lease agreements, and long-term liabilities. Additionally, the document discusses risk management strategies, employee retirement systems, and other post-employment benefits, providing a comprehensive overview of the district's financial health and compliance.

The meeting included committee reports, superintendent's report, chief financial officer's report, director and assistant director reports and principal report. The board covered student achievement, ESSA, board goals, school campus organization and cleanliness, Alaska Star Assessment, Congressional Directed Spending Minto Teacher Housing (CDS), and Ella B Vernetti K-12 School. The board also approved the Teacher Handbook, Student Handbook, The Youth Build Extension Grant, 6 Year CIP plan, ECI Contract, a resolution authorizing the transfer of a district-owned vehicle to the outgoing superintendent, Food Service Contract, and Reading Grant Award. The board entered into an executive session to discuss a lobbyist contract.

The meeting included community comments on the new math curriculum and concerns about the Minto School renovation. The board discussed the FY 26 budget, legislative updates, driver's education and CDL courses, housing options, and a regional cultural teacher. They approved out-of-state field trip requests and the purchase of a skid steer. Policies related to volunteer assistance, bus conduct, vandalism, alcohol and other drugs, health examinations, academic honesty, at-risk youth, and damaged instructional materials were presented for approval. The board also recognized students and staff. An executive session was held for superintendent interviews.

The meeting included discussions and approvals related to the Alaska STARR Assessment, Enrollment Projections, ALASKA Reads Act, Rampart Reconsideration Letter, ESSA Indian Education Policies and Procedures, BDO Fiscal Audit, Senator Bishop Scholarship starlink Minto Expansion, 2023/2024 FY School Calendar, Legislative Update, CTE Building Update & Minto School Gymnasium Update, Food Service-Fruit and Vegetable Award and Hughes Expansion.