February 26, 2026 at 9:00 AM - 253rd Regular Session - UNK
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1. Call To Order
Discussion:
1st Vice Chair Tony Haugen Sr. called the meeting to order at 9:01am.
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2. Roll Call & Establishment of Quorum
Discussion:
Roll call was taken. Present were: William Parks, Stanley Tocktoo, Irene Navarro, Edward Jackson, Anthony Haugen Sr, Jeanette Iya (online), Jane Kava (online), and Milton Cheemuk (online). Excused were: Annie Weyiouanna, Richard Elachik Sr., and Willow Olson.
Quorum of 8 was established. |
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3. Introductions
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3.A. District School Board Members
Discussion:
District School Board Members introduced themselves and the communities they represent.
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3.B. Superintendent & District Staff
Discussion:
Superintendent Tammy Dodd introduced herself and DO staff: Assistant Superintendent Amy Brower, HR Director Tera Cunningham, Curriculum Director Alex Roberts, Cultural Integration Director Suzzuk Huntington, Facilities Foreman LA Commack, Assistant to Superintendent and Board Kathy Commack.
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3.C. Principal & Staff
Discussion:
Unalakleet Schools Principal Kris Busk was present.
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3.D. Advisory Education Committee & Student Representative
Discussion:
Unalakleet Students present were: Student Government President Teyler Johnson, Vice President Josh Smith, and Journalism/Senior Violet Jack.
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4. Land Acknowledgement
Description:
Bering Strait School District acknowledges that we live and work on the traditional lands of the Inupiaq, St. Lawrence Island Yupik, and Central Yup'ik people, who have stewarded the land, air, and waters of the region for hundreds of years and continue to respectfully do so today. We are grateful that the local environment continues to provide clean air, water, and nutritious foods to the people of the Bering Strait region. Today, we meet on the ancestral lands of the U?alaqligmiut. The Unaliq, Qawiaraq, and Malimiut people of the Inupiaq and Yup’ik heritage. Unalakleet continues to serve as a gathering place for our Bering Strait, supporting events like the 1A basketball regional tournament taking place now, and housing the district office. Quyana - Taikuu U?alaqligmiut! On behalf of the Unalakleet School, we are happy to welcome you to the village of Unalakleet.
Discussion:
Student Government Students Teyler Johnson and Josh Smith read the land acknowledgement.
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5. Adoption of Minutes of Previous Meeting
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5.A. 252nd Regular Session Minutes
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No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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5.B. Feb 4 Special Meeting Minutes
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No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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5.C. Feb 5 Special Meeting Minutes
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No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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6. Public Comment (Action Input Only)
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None
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7. Action Items
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7.A. Personnel Action
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No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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7.B. Curriculum Adoption Action
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No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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7.C. FY27 Calendar Action
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No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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8. Discussion Items
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8.A. Cultural Integration Report
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8.B. Facilities Report
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8.C. Superintendent Report
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8.D. Correspondence: Shaktoolik AEC
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8.E. Items Introduced by Board Members and Reports of Meetings Attended
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8.F. Advisory Education Committee Minutes
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9. Items for Next Agenda
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10. Public Comment
Discussion:
LB: addressed the staffing reduction in SKK
KB: addressed the proposed staffing reductions in UNK ST: thanked the board |
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11. Time and Place of the Next Meeting
Discussion:
Tentative March 26, 2026 Regular Session Board meeting in Koyuk.
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12. Adjournment
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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