February 23, 2026 Work Session 6-7pm, Regular Session 7pm - Board of Education
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A. WORK SESSION
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A.1. FY27 Budget Review
Speaker(s):
Amber Cawley/Susan Love
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B. PRELIMINARIES
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B.1. Call to Order
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B.2. Pledge of Allegiance
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B.3. Roll Call
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B.4. Review of Minutes from the Regular School Board Meeting on Feb 9, 2026
Description:
The minutes will stand approved as presented unless a member of the board requests a change. If a change is to be made, a motion, maker and second will be placed on the floor and then voted upon by the board members.
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C. PUBLIC COMMENT ON NON-AGENDA ITEMS
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C.1. Public Comment Guidelines
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**NO DISCUSSION OF PERSONNEL — NO EXCEPTION ** *According to BB 9323 MEETING CONDUCT, Section 4, "All public comments will be limited to 3 minutes per *According to BB 9323 MEETING CONDUCT, Section 6, "No oral presentation shall include charges or complaints against any employee of the board, including the Superintendent, regardless of whether or not the |
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D. AWARDS, HONORS AND CELEBRATIONS
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D.1. School Board Appreciation Month
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In observance of School Board Appreciation Month, the District recognizes and extends sincere gratitude to our Board members for their continued leadership, service, and commitment to the students, staff, and community of Valdez City Schools. The Board’s thoughtful governance, dedication of time, and steady guidance are deeply valued and make a meaningful impact on the success and direction of our District. On behalf of the District Office and school community, we thank our Board members for their service and ongoing support. |
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E. REPORTS/INTRODUCTIONS
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E.1. Superintendent Report
Speaker(s):
Jason Weber
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E.2. Director of Curriculum, Instruction and Assessment Report
Speaker(s):
Jon Berkeley
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E.3. Director of Facilities and Operations Report
Speaker(s):
Dan Bryant
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E.4. Director of Business Services Report
Speaker(s):
Amber Cawley/Susan Love
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E.5. Director of Special Education and Federal Programs Report
Speaker(s):
Rylee Ownbey
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E.6. Director of Technology and Communications Report
Speaker(s):
Megan Gunderson
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F. CONSENT AGENDA
Speaker(s):
Jason Weber
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F.1. Approve Personnel Action Report
Description:
Our adopted rules of Parliamentary Procedure, Robert’s Rules, provide for a consent agenda listing several items for approval of the Board by a single motion. Most of the items listed under the consent agenda have gone through Board subcommittee review and recommendation. Documentation concerning these items has been provided to all board members and the public in advance to assure an extensive and thorough review. Items may be removed from the consent agenda and placed under new business at the request of any board member.
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F.2. Approve budget amendment 26-6 for the 12 welding booths approved at the Feb 9, 2026 meeting.
Speaker(s):
Amber Cawley/Susan Love
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G. NEW BUSINESS
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G.1. Approve 1st Reading Board Review of Policies:
Speaker(s):
Jason Weber
Description:
BP 5113 Absences and Excuses: Parent Notification was updated to reflect both the 4-day and 5-day school week.
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G.2. Discussion on FY27 Budget Review Presented in Work Session
Speaker(s):
Amber Cawley/Susan Love
Description:
Discussion and brief overview on the FY27 Budget Review presented during today's Work Session.
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H. BOARD BUSINESS FROM THE FLOOR
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H.1. Comments From Board Members
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I. INFORMATION ITEMS
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I.1. Jr Rifle Range Letter
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I.2. January Warrants
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J. FUTURE MEETING DATES
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J.1. Mar 9, 2026 Work Session 6pm /Regular Session 7pm
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J.2. Mar 23, 2026 Work Session 6pm /Regular Session 7pm
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K. EXECUTIVE SESSION
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K.1. Go Into Executive Session
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Executive Session: The board reserves the right to enter into executive session on any agenda item as provided for in State law. Executive sessions will be entered into by motion and approved by a majority of the Board for discussion of the following subjects as permitted by law: (1) Matters, the immediate knowledge of which would clearly have an adverse effect upon the finances of the District; (2) Subjects that tend to prejudice the reputation and character of any person, provided that the person may request a public discussion; (3) Matters which, by law, municipal charter, or ordinance, are required to be confidential. Motions to go into executive session should specify the subject of the proposed executive session without defeating the purpose of addressing the subject in private. |
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K.2. Come Out of Executive Session
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L. POSSIBLE ACTION FROM EXECUTIVE SESSION
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M. ADJOURNMENT
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M.1. Adjourn the Meeting
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