ACSA Board of Directors Meeting Minutes

ACSA Board of Directors Meeting Minutes Teleconference May 28, 2015 – 3:30 PM APPROVED

AGENDA

Call to Order

1. Establish Quorum

President Jennifer Schmitz called the meeting to order at3:32 PM.

Members present: Jennifer Schmitz, Todd Poage, Steve Atwater, Mary McMahon, Robin Mullins and Mark Vink. A quorum was established.

Staff present Lisa Skiles Parady, Liz Lange, Laurie Miller, Kelly Tonsmeire, and John Pile.

Approval of Agenda Action

Robin Mullins and Todd Poage moved to approve agenda and minutes as corrected.

Correction: Move ASDN to item A. under old business.

Motion passed unanimously.

Approval of Minutes Action

Robin Mullins and Todd Poage moved to approve April 3, 2015 minutes as corrected.

Correction: Changes to verbiage on B. Legislative Update and Discussion.

Motion passed unanimously II. Old Business

A. Budget Update A. ASDN Report Kelly Tonsmeire updated the board was updated on current events in Anchorage. Troy Choquette is leaving ASDN after 9 years of service. Ceann Murphy will be the new program coordinator. Lisa and Kelly thanked Troy for his service and are very excited to welcome Ceann.

B. KGB Update The court accepted the filing of the joint amicus brief and will set the oral argument for some time in the fall.

C. Legislative Update Dr. Parady provided a review of current legislation. Highlights included: HB44 - Sexual Abuse/Assault/Dating Violence Prevention Programs Committee Substitute for HB 44. The Committee Substitute combines HB 44, HB 80 (Repeal of the College and Career Readiness Assessments), Senate Bill 89 (Parent Rights) and a portion of SB 102 (Unfunded Mandates). The Committee Substitute and Sectional Analysis were provided to the board.

D. Budget The financial report reflecting actual amounts through March 31, 2015 was presented to the board. No budget revisions were requested. ACSA/ASDN has submitted grant proposals that will affect the financial reports of the organization if they are awarded. It will not be known until late summer or early fall if the submitted proposals were successful. Grant/contract reimbursement requests are current through March 31, 2015.

E. ACSA Strategic Plan The Board decided to allow more time for affiliates to review before voting to approve the strategic plan. The board will review again in the fall.

F. ACSA 2015 Joint Position Statements The board reviewed the process for the ACSA Joint Position Statements (JPS) brochure developed annually with input from all affiliates. Jennifer Schmitz, AAESP, served as chair of the 2014 JPS committee. The JPS committee will be chaired by ASA for 2015.

II. New Business

A. AASSP formally within the ACSA umbrella Action Lisa Parady updated the board on details of the transition. Mary McMahon noted that the best option for AASSP to maximize member benefits and be efficient was to join ACSA. The transition will be effective July 1, 2015.

Steve Atwater moved and Robin Mullins seconded to approve the transition of AASSP under ACSA.

Motion approved unanimously. 2 III. Affiliate Organization Reports A. AAESP Jennifer Schmitz announced Anita Stevens, principal of Chinook Elementary, was selected as Alaska’s 2015 National Distinguished Principal. The planning committee has chosen the theme of Passionate Present Principal for this year’s principals’ conference. This year’s national conference is at Long Beach, California in June.

B. AASSP Mary McMahon reported on the smooth transition of AASSP to ACSA and thanked Lisa for her work. Mary thanked Laurie Miller for her service to ACSA and welcomed Liz Lange.

C. ALASBO Robin Mullin updated the board on upcoming events. Announced that ALASBO is linked in to the EdConnector website.

D. ASA Using the meeting survey from last year the ASA/DEED Summer Meeting agenda will be adjusted based on feedback. The ASA Fall Meeting is in King Salmon September 24-26 and lodging is full. ACSA staff will work with Ty Mase to find additional housing. There are thirteen new and incoming superintendents this school year and ASA will work to provide an academy with training and seminars for them.

IV. ACSA Executive Director Report A doodle will be sent to establish a September date for the ACSA Quarterly Meeting. Lisa Parady updated the board on the JASON Learning partnership which will provide free access to STEM curriculum for students. In response to superintendent turnover a ASA Seedlings Program is being developed to create talent from within Alaska which can lead to stable leadership in these positions. Lisa thanked Laurie Miller for her service as Office and Membership Manager and welcomed Liz Lange.

V. Other

A. Announcements Lisa Parady announced that there will be a public hearing tomorrow on HB2000 and encouraged people to call.

Ceann Murphy and Liz Lange were welcomed as new staff at ACSA.

B. Board Member Comments Board members thanked Laurie Miller for her support and dedication over the past two years and wished her success in her future endeavors.

C. Upcoming Dates 3 June: State School Board Meeting – Fairbanks, June 3-5 NAESP National Conference – Long Beach, CA June 30-July 2

July: ASA/ASE National Summer Meeting – Girdwood, AK, July 14-17 ALASBO Summer Leadership Meeting – Wasilla, July 24- 26 ASA/DEED Summer Meeting – Juneau, July 26-27

September: ASA Fall Conference – King Salmon, September 24-26

October: ASBO International Annual Meeting & Expo – Grapevine, TX, October 23- 26

VII. Adjournment Action

Steve Atwater moved and Todd Poage seconded to adjourn.

Motion passed unanimously.

President Schmitz adjourned the meeting at 4:45PM without objection.