Jon Berkeley

This document presents the detailed budget for Valdez City Schools for fiscal years 2024 and 2025. It outlines projected expenditures across various functions, including Regular Instruction, Curriculum, Technology, Special Education, Support Services, Administration, and Operations & Maintenance. The budget also details revenue sources from city, state, federal, and local funding, alongside transfers and reserve allocations for each fund.

The meeting included reports covering multiple operational areas. Key discussions included updates on the ELOP GT team, progress on facility projects such as elevator repairs and the commencement of AV system RFP work, and the impending work on the VHS gym's concessions wall electrical system. Administrative topics involved looking into scoping the GMS door project, ongoing policy reviews for the 6000 series and backward review of older policies, and updates on legislative representation changes. School reports highlighted activities such as student feedback dives, attendance reviews, phone policy competitions, progress on ITI support tools, the success of the Halloween Hunger Games tag event, and the formation of a new Science Olympiad team. Elementary school updates noted high engagement in Battle of the Books, well-attended after-the-bell programs, and a focus on healthy choices and community connections, including the 'Guys/Gals Read' program with the Police Department. Building projects included updates on locker room renovations utilizing student volunteers. New business featured a motion to approve the purchase of new student teacher desks and chairs for VHS. A communication was shared regarding expectations for providing academic work to students on long-term, last-minute trips.

The meeting included reports from the superintendent, student representative, director of curriculum and assessment, and director of facilities and operations. Discussions covered topics such as elevator maintenance, potential relocation of the rifle range, policy committee updates, district office remodel, and the ASB conference. Concerns were raised regarding a recent cyber security issue, and celebrations were noted for the month's performances. Legislative updates included the selection of George Rouser to fill an empty Senate seat and potential actions regarding Senate Bill 113, an internet tax bill. The student representative reported on Thanksgiving activities, outdoor research, and the annual Christmas concert, as well as a concern about vermin in the culinary arts room. The director of curriculum and assessment discussed curriculum writing and revision processes, while the director of facilities and operations addressed facility maintenance issues, the Cameron door project, and preparations for winter break. The board also discussed and approved the GMS door access control add-on.

The agenda includes discussions on facility updates, capital improvement planning for HHES, GMS, and VHS. The board reviewed minutes from the previous meeting. Reports were given by the Superintendent, Student Representative, and Directors of Curriculum and Assessment, Facilities and Operations, and Business Services. The board approved personnel action reports, board policy reviews, door access control for GMS, a gymnasium audio/visual system replacement for VHS, certified tenured and non-tenured contracts for FY27, and budget amendments. Board members commented on the retirement of Cheryle Fleming, the AASB Conference, and the arts/music programs. Future meeting dates were noted, including the cancellation of the Board Retreat Meeting.

The agenda includes reports from the Superintendent, VHS Principal and Student Representative, GMS Principal, and HHES Principal. The board will discuss and take action on the personnel action report, district calendar, and board review policies. New business includes approving the purchase of VHS student/teacher desks and chairs, approving a HHES 1/2 Time Classified Classroom Lead, and approving the VCS AASB Resolution Board Position. The board will also discuss VCS Board Goals and hold an executive session for a Superintendent Check-in.