February 20, 2025 at 11:30 AM - 247th Regular Session - Shaktoolik
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1. Call To Order
Discussion:
Madam Chair Willow Olson called the meeting to order at 11:43am.
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2. Roll Call & Establishment of Quorum
Discussion:
Roll Call was taken. Present were: Richard Elachik Sr., Stanley Tocktoo, Milton Cheemuk, Jane Kava (telephonically), Edward Jackson, Irene Navarro, Silas Paniptchuk, Annie Weyiouanna, and Willow Olson. Excused: Patrick Reynolds and Aaron Iworrigan. A quorum of 9 was met.
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3. Introductions
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3.A. District School Board Members
Discussion:
Board members introduced themselves and the communities they represent.
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3.B. Superintendent & District Staff
Discussion:
Superintendent Tammy Dodd intoduced herself and her staff: Board/Superintendent Administrative Assistant Kathy Commack, Business Manager Mark Vink, Human Resources Director Tera Cunningham, EdTech & Infrastructure Director Jennifer Eller, and Curriculum & Instruction Director Alex Roberts.
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3.C. Principal & Staff
Discussion:
Principal Steve Bellande introduced himself and his staff.
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3.D. Advisory Education Committee & Student Representative
Discussion:
Shaktoolik AEC Member Ethel Fuller introduced herself and thanked the board for visiting Shaktoolik.
High school boys lead the "Pledge of Allegiance". High school 11th grade girls Harmony and Madison read the Land Acknowledgement and shared a request for new wrestling uniforms. Teacher Ginger Perry introduced the students who qualified for the District Spelling Bee: Jessica (6th gr), Savannah (7th gr), and Renesmae (4th gr). |
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4. Land Acknowledgment
Description:
BSSD acknowledges that we are meeting on the traditional lands of the Inupiat people of Saktuliq.
BSSD honors the Indigenous people of the traditional lands where our 15 schools are located. The Bering Strait is the homeland of the Inupiat, Yup'ik, and Siberian Yupik people.
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5. Moment of Silence
Discussion:
Pastor Bearfoot gave a moment of silence and prayer for the families affected by the Bering Flight 445.
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6. Election of Officers
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No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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6.A. Appointment of Standing Committees
Discussion:
Additional board representatives: Indian Education Annie Weyiouanna, Negotiations Willlow Olson, Curriculum Annie Weyiouanna and Jane Kava.
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7. Adoption of Minutes of 246th Meeting
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No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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8. Adoption of Agenda
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No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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9. Public Comment (Action Input Only)
Discussion:
None
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10. Action Item
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10.A. Personnel Action
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No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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10.B. Foundation Income Action
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No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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10.C. Cybersecurity Grant Action
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No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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10.D. FY26 Calendar Action
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No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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11. Discussion Items
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No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
Discussion:
Meeting was resumed at 1:30pm
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11.A. Data Report
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Discussion:
Alex Roberts gave his Data Report presentation.
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11.B. Curriculum Review Report
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Discussion:
Alex Roberts gave his Curriculum Review Report.
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11.C. EdTech Report
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Discussion:
Jennifer Eller gave her EdTech Report
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11.D. Superintendent Report
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Discussion:
Tammy Dodd gave her Superintendent Report.
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11.E. Items Introduced by Board Members and Reports of Meetings Attended
Discussion:
Edward Jackson shared the NACTEC meeting update.
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11.F. AEC Minutes
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Discussion:
Willow Olson thanked the AEC members for minutes.
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12. Executive Session - Personnel & Finance
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No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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13. Items for Next Agenda
Discussion:
1. Attendance data
2. Subsistence days data 3. Facilities & Maintenance reports |
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14. Public Comment
Discussion:
Annie Weyiouanna thanked Mark Vink.
Milton Cheemuk thanked Mark Vink. |
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15. Time and Place of the Next Meeting
Discussion:
TBD where/when in March.
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16. Adjournment
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No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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