Lucienne Smith

The FY 2026 budget includes revenue projections based on student enrollment, intensive student funding, and factors such as ISER Area Cost Differential, Career & Technical Education (CTE), and Special Needs. It also accounts for Impact Aid, E-rate revenue, and earnings on investments. Expenditure highlights include step increases for classified and certificated positions, adjustments to health insurance plan rates, and allocations for transfers to Food Service, employee housing, and CIP for facility upgrades. Specific projects include housing leveling, deep cleaning of housing, finalizing Renovation Unit 2, insulation of housing units, window and door installations in the Chevak School, HVAC servicing, and leveling the outdoor basketball court.

The Kashunamiut School District's Strategic Plan for 2022-2027 aims to create a safe, supportive, and culturally relevant environment where every student is challenged to achieve their goals and succeed in a changing society. The plan focuses on four key areas: fostering Cup'ik values and pride through Elder interaction, developing local certified teachers and administrators, providing comprehensive career exploration and planning for middle and high school students, and ensuring timely academic support through regular student data review. The overarching vision is to empower students to thrive in both their community and the wider world.

The Kashunamiut School District's FY 2024 budget includes revenue projections based on an estimated student enrollment of 311.5, with funding assumptions including a Base Student Allocation (BSA) of $5,960. Expenditure highlights include step increases for returning classified and certificated positions, updated health insurance plan rates, and allocations for transfers to food service, employee housing, and capital improvement projects (CIP). The budget also leverages CRRSA -- ESSER III grant funding for additional positions such as a Resource Specialist, Dean of Students, and Director of Curriculum/Federal & State programs.