Aug 22, 2026BoardMeeting
BoardAnchorage School District Work Session
The work session focused on the 'ASD Listens' initiative, a community engagement strategy intended to restore trust following disappointing bond and levy proposition outcomes. Key discussion topics included establishing a community value survey, the launch of a 'demystifying the district' series to increase transparency regarding financial and administrative operations, the development of an in-house survey panel for ongoing community feedback, and the importance of ensuring school-related information is accessible. The superintendent also provided updates on the first days of school and the district's ongoing efforts to support classrooms despite reduced resources.