Wayne Woodgate

The board discussed developing district goals for the upcoming school year, reviewed attendance reports, and approved the new fiscal year meeting schedule. Action items included approval of a new hydroponic farming elective course, a new job description for a curriculum director, and the approval of several new staff hires. The board also reviewed cost estimates for water and sewer repairs at Tuluksak teacher housing and received various reports from school principals, special education, federal programs, and business departments, including budget status updates.

The board discussed Yupik immersion and summer maintenance planning. Key action items included the approval of the first reading of the FY27 budget, the Presence Learning contract for remote teletherapy services, various new hires and resignations, and the proclamation of National Apprenticeship Week. Reports were presented on attendance, school operations, special education, Yupiaq education, curriculum, and federal programs, alongside a review of the district's monthly financial statements.

The Regional School Board meeting addressed multiple agenda items including a committee worksession focused on summer water and sewer work in Tuluksak and the FY 2027 instructional programs. Key actions included the second reading of the FY 2027 budget, approval of new hires, authorization of service contracts with Computer HAND'S Consulting, Bonfire Solutions, and Presence Learning, as well as the award of the FY 2026-2027 food bid. The Board also reviewed various school attendance and operational reports and discussed upcoming election information for the school board seats.

The meeting agenda included several key actions and reports. Action items involved the approval of the Agenda, Proposed Classified Administration Salary Schedule, Proposed Classified Hourly Salary Schedule, New Hire for Food Service Director, Memorandums of Agreement (MOAs) for physical therapy and occupational therapy consultants (Axemanker, Christine McDonald, Gretchen Stich), a Bid Request for Fire Alarm System Repair/Update in Akiak, the presentation of a Bid Award for the Solar Panel Project Agreement, approval of an Out-of-State Travel request for a workshop, approval of a Handicapped Van purchase, approval of FY26-27 Administrator and Certified Teacher Recommendations for Rehire, and approval of listed resignations. The Board also addressed a Budget Revision for FY25-26, approved a $3,000.00 contribution to the Paul Ivan Scholarship Fund, approved a contract not to exceed $70,000.00 to rebuild a generator at Tuluksak School, approved the installation of a District-wide Security Camera System costing $196,676.58, and entered into an Agreement with the Bank of Montreal for Procurement Cards (P-Cards). Reports covered attendance, school updates from Akiachak, Akiak, and Tuluksak, special education, Yupiaq education, curriculum, federal programs, business and finance, food service, technology, maintenance and operations, and the assistant superintendent. Board travel information and public comments were also noted.

The document covers multiple aspects pertaining to the Yupiit School District Regional School Board meeting on January 22, 2026. Key discussion points included presenting information on the Project Transform grant by the Conditions For Learning (CFL) team, and reviewing and discussing Policy BP 5131.43 regarding Harassment, Intimidation and Bullying, which also addresses cyberbullying. Furthermore, the agenda involved action items such as the approval of a Budget Revision for FY25-26, approval of the Paul Ivan Scholarship, decisions regarding the Tuluksak School Deere Generator Rebuild, the District-wide Security Camera System, P-Cards Resolution, and a Handicapped Van. The Board also addressed recommendations for rehire for FY26-27 Administrators and Certified Teachers, and the Proposed Administration Salary Schedule, alongside receiving numerous operational reports from various district coordinators and directors.