Minutes of the Yupiit School District Regional Board of Education
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Yupiit School District Box 51190 Akiachak, AK 99551 Phone (907) 825-3600 Fax (877) 825-2404 www.yupiit.org Date: July 16, 2020 To: Regional School Board From: Cassandra Bennett, Superintendent Re: Committee Meeting and Work-session The topics for the Committee Meeting and Work-session are the following: Strategic Plan Report/Review, Board Evaluations, Goal Settings, Board Self Assessments and Joel Isaak, Project Coordinator, State-Tribal Ed Compacting. “To educate all children to be successful in any environment.” Yupiit School District Box 51190 ● Akiachak, AK 99551 ● Telephone (907) 825-3600 ● FAX (877) 825-2404 Strategic Plan Approved August 17, 2018 Mission Statement: To educate all children to be successful in any environment Vision Statement (new draft): All members of the community are proud and committed to our school system. Students have a positive learning environment, speak the Yupiaq language, know their culture, attend school regularly and graduate prepared to be successful in any environment. The majority of our teachers and school staff are Yupik and speak their language, and the curriculum and instruction is based in Yupik values and traditions. Our community members, elders, parents, and students feel ownership in our schools. Values Love for Children Spirituality Sharing Humility Hard work Respect for Others and Their Property Cooperation Family Roles Knowledge of family tree Hunter Success Domestic Skills Knowledge of Language Avoid conflict Humor Respect For Land Respect For Nature Akiak School Akiachak School Tuluksak School P.O. Box 49 P.O. Box 51189 P.O. Box 115 Akiak, Alaska 99552 Akiachak, Alaska 99551 Tuluksak, Alaska 99679 Tel. (907) 765-4600 Tel. (907) 825-3616 Tel. (907) 695-5625 Strategic Actions: 1) Students Succeed Culturally and Academically a. Language and Culture: Implement Yupik culture and language curriculum at all grade levels. Develop dual language program, to include: i. Values (Yuuyaraq) ii. Language Immersion and Dual Language iii. Orthography b. Attendance: Increase student attendance at all grade levels. c. Recognition: Establish program to ensure academic, athletic, and artistic student efforts are recognized on a regular basis. d. Academic Progress/Growth: Increase academic progress and growth at all grade levels. e. Graduation: Increase district graduation rate. f. Preparation: Ensure all students are prepared to be successful in both Native and non-Native environments. g. Safety and Satisfaction: Ensure all students report high levels of satisfaction and feel safe in schools. 2) Community, Parents and Elder Involvement a. Ownership: Increase opportunities for involvement, dialogue, building partnerships, and promoting commitment to education b. Participation: Provide healthy activities and ways for meaningful parent, elder, and community involvement c. Communication: Improve relationship with community through increased and improved communication. d. Satisfaction: Ensure community, parents, and elders are satisfied with the safety and quality of schools. e. Parent Support: Provide parent education and resources with a focus on younger parents, Yupik language development and helping families support children as successful students. 3) Staff Recruitment and Retention a. Local/Native Hire: Develop systems to recruit and develop local and Native teachers, teacher aids, and staff. b. Recruitment and Preparation: Improve hiring, orientation, and training of teachers and staff. c. Retention: Improve support and retention efforts of quality teachers, administrators, and staff. d. Satisfaction: Ensure all teachers and staff feel safe and satisfied in their work and community environment. e. Evaluation: An efficient and effective evaluation process. 4) Education System Change a. Native Hire: Establish plan to increase Yupik and Alaska Native hire across all district positions. b. Advocacy: Develop plan to improve advocacy efforts at local, state and federal level to work towards increased tribal educational sovereignty Akiak School Akiachak School Tuluksak School P.O. Box 49 P.O. Box 51189 P.O. Box 115 Akiak, Alaska 99552 Akiachak, Alaska 99551 Tuluksak, Alaska 99679 Tel. (907) 765-4600 Tel. (907) 825-3616 Tel. (907) 695-5625 What we hope to accomplish over the next year as a Board (These are not the same as the goals of the YSD Strategic Plan, but are directed directly at the actions of the Board) Goal # 1: The Board will engage tribal and village-based organizations to get Elders and others involved in schools through IRAs, Village Corps; listen to local advisory school boards; help enlist community support and the Board will visit local schools regularly Goal #2: The Board will be trained in Governance and Finance and participate in regional, state and national education entities Goal #3: The Board will become familiar with the facilities plan and continue regular reviews of their policies Goal #4: The Board will institute and review an annual survey process. The Board would like a short piece that would allow them to present to IRAs and others that underscore what they are trying to do. Perhaps this could emphasize the goal of local involvement and why it is important. Yupiit School District Box 51190 Akiachak, AK 99551 Phone (907) 825-3600 Fax (877) 825-2404 www.yupiit.org Date: July 16, 2020 To: Regional School Board From: Cassandra Bennett, Superintendent Re: Approval of Agenda The Agenda for July 16, 2020 is presented for your approval. “To educate all children to be successful in any environment.” The Mission of the Yupiit School District is to educate all children to be successful in any environment. Regional Board Members Willie Kasayulie, Chairman Ivan M. Ivan, Vice Chairman Peter Gregory SR, Board Secretary Samuel George, Treasurer Moses Owen, Board Member Moses Peter, Board Member Robert Charles, Board Member Committee Meetings and Work-sessions 11:00 AM – Strategic Plan Report/Review 11:30 AM - Board Evaluation, Goal Setting, Board Self Assessments 12:00 PM - Joel Isaak, Project Coordinator, State-Tribal Ed Compacting Agenda (beginning at 1:00 PM) Regional Board of Education Meeting LOCATION: Akiachak, Alaska DATE: July 16, 2020 I. Call to Order II. Roll Call III. Invocation IV. Recognition of Guests V. Approval of Agenda VI. Approval of Minutes A. June 19, 2020 Regular RSB Meeting B. July 1, 2020 Special RSB Meeting VII. Correspondence: VIII. Action Items: A. 2nd Reading of BP 4112.61 B. 3rd Reading of BP 3520 Maintenance and BP 6114.4 Pandemic/Epidemic Emergencies C. 1st Reading of BP 4144 Complaints D. Organizational Chart E. Certified/Classified Handbook F. New Hires G. Proposed Classified Pay Scale with Para as Teacher Sub Pay Rate H. Course for Educators Description I. Dean of Student Job Description J. GCI Land Lease – Tuluksak K. Contract for Water & Sewer Services – Akiachak L. Tier Classifications IX. Reports: A. Tribal Ed Director’s Report B. Business and Finance Report C. Federal/State Programs Report D. Maintenance & Operations Report E. Technology Director Report F. ANE Director’s Report G. Superintendent’s Report X. Executive Session: XI. Board Travel/Info: XII. Public Comments: XIII. Board Comments XIV. Next Regular Meeting: August 20, 2020 XV. Adjournment Yupiit School District Box 51190 Akiachak, AK 99551 Phone (907) 825-3600 Fax (877) 825-2404 www.yupiit.org Date: July 16, 2020 To: Regional School Board From: Cassandra Bennett, Superintendent Re: Approval of Minutes The minutes for the Regular RSB meeting for June 19, 2020 and the Special RSB meeting minutes for July 1, 2020 is presented for approval. “To educate all children to be successful in any environment.” Box 51190 Akiachak, AK 99551 (907) 825-3600 Fax (877) 825-2404 Regional School Board Willie Kasayulie, Chairman Ivan M. Ivan, Vice Chairman Peter Gregory SR, Secretary Samuel George, Treasurer Moses Owen, Board Member Moses Peter, Board Member Robert Charles, Board Member Minutes of the Yupiit School District Regional Board of Education Held: ,June 19, 2020 Village: Akiachak Call to Order I. Call to Order: Chairman Willie Kasayulie called the regular meeting of the Regional School Board to order at 11:52 AM. Roll Call II. Roll Call: Present: Willie Kasayulie, Chairman Ivan Ivan, Vice Chairman Samuel George, Treasurer Peter Gregory, Secretary Moses Owen, Board Member Robert Charles, Board Member Moses Peter, Board Member Invocation III. Invocation: Moses Owen rendered the invocation Recognition of IV. Recognition of Guests: Matthew Turner, John Stackhouse, Judy Guests Anderson, Kaylin Charles, Janice George, Jennifer Stackhouse, and Bonnie James. Approval of V. Approval of Agenda: Agenda Administration presented the Yupiit School District Regional School Board Agenda for approval. Motion by Ivan Ivan, Seconded by Sam George to approve the agenda with additions to include Action Item Q. Strategic Plan Updates & Board Goals. Motion passed. Approval of Approval of Minutes: The Administration recommended the approval Minutes of the regular meeting minutes for May 21, 2020. 1 Continue – Motion by Sam George, Seconded by Ivan Ivan to approve the Minutes Approval of for May 21, 2020 as presented. Minutes Correspondence VI. Correspondence: none Action Items VII. Action Items A. Revised Job Descriptions The revised Job Descriptions for the Cook’s, Cook’s Helper was presented for approval. Motion by Sam George, Seconded by Peter Gregory to approve the job descriptions for the Cook’s and Cook’s Helper. Motion passed. B. 1st Reading of Revised BP 4112.61 The 1st Reading of the Revised BP