Our Mission: To advocate for children and youth by assisting school boards in providing
quality public education, focused on student achievement, through effective local governance.
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NEW SURVEY
Alaskans Rank K-12 Public School Investment as Top Priority
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Standing Together - AASB Executive Director Norm Wooten makes remarks during a joint news conference with CEE Director Sarah Sledge, ACSA Executive Director Lisa Parady, and ACSA President Patrick Mayer on Wednesday, February 27 at Harborview Elementary library in Juneau. They discussed key findings of a statewide survey commissioned by the three organizations to to better understand Alaska voter perspectives on public education issues, and pledged to support the legislature in crafting a budget that reflects the true cost of providing quality education to every Alaska student.
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In the face of proposed budget cuts, Alaskans show overwhelming support for our public school system.
The Association of Alaska School Boards (AASB), the Alaska Council of School Administrators (ACSA), and Coalition for Education Equity of Alaska (CEE) have released the results of a new statewide survey that reveals Alaskans rank investment in K-12 public education as a top priority for government spending.
The survey, conducted by Zogby Analytics, polled more than 400 adults across Alaska about their opinions toward public school education investment. The results show a need for a state budget that reflects Alaska's values and commitment to a quality public education system.
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PLEASE NOTE: This survey was conducted January 16-21, 2019, a month prior to the release of the governor's proposed budget. The results reflect Alaskans' unbiased feelings about the state's education system, and are not a reaction to the governor's proposed cuts.
The survey also shows that Alaskans support elected officials who will invest in education and work to make it better for all students. Specifically, Alaskans favor officials who:
- Support increased funding for K-12 public education, versus decreasing or freezing spending.
- Support improvement and innovation in public schools, versus those who support using public funding for private school alternatives.
"Most Alaskans know that schools are the center of every community, in both rural and urban areas," said Tiffany Jackson, president of the Association of Alaska School Boards. "To continue the work of preparing each student for a successful future, Alaska's schools need reliable, predictable funding," Jackson said. "That is why we're asking the legislature to develop a long-term fiscal plan that reflects the true cost of public education. This poll confirms Alaskans support increased funding for public education."
Other findings demonstrate overwhelming support for the public school system in the state, including:
- A majority of Alaskans give the public schools in their community a passing grade, with over 50 percent giving their local schools a grade "B" or higher.
- 74 percent of Alaskans support state-funded public pre-school.
- Most Alaskans also believe public schools should provide well-rounded education to all children versus only core curriculum.
In recent committee hearings, the Office of Management and Budget has presented legislators with incorrect information that only 54% of school district budgets go toward student instruction, implying that there is ample room to absorb the governor's 24.3% cut to education. According to Alaska's 54 school districts, based on actual spending,
the correct figure for student instructional costs is 74.6%. In this excerpt from the 2/27/19 joint press conference,
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Norm Wooten,
AASB Executive Director
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Claudia Plesa, Community Engagement Educator
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Lon Garrison, AASB School Improvement Coordinator
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If We Don't Advocate for Education, Who Will?
Public education is the way for every American, no matter their ethnicity, their economic status, their religious belief, or their gender the upward path to a better future. I'm confident you feel the same sense of urgency that I do to put a stop to reductions of this level. We can change the conversation. Let us all resolve to determine what our students need to be successful in their world and then determine how much funding it will take to provide that need.
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Youth Advocacy Institute
Each year, AASB staff host the Youth Advocacy Institute (YAI). Students from across the state come together to build relationships with peers and policymakers, while developing advocacy and leadership skills. 32 student participants discussed current bills, practiced testifying, and met with legislators and the Commissioner of Education to discuss concerns. YAI also provided inspiration, tools, and opportunities for youth to practice using their voices to advocate for Alaskan education and schools.
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Evaluation - Strengthening the Board, Superintendent Relationship
Many boards and superintendents have just completed what seems to be a seasonal occurrence, the superintendent's evaluation. For some, this is the culmination of a well-planned and executed process that provides a structure for effective communication and reflection. For others, it is a task that is completed last minute and feels like it did not serve the purpose intended; a missed opportunity.
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Over 100 school board members, superintendents, students, and chaperones from 28 school districts across Alaska gathered in Juneau February 9-12 for AASB's annual Leadership Fly-In and Youth Advocacy Institute (YAI). For four days attendees heard presentations from government officials,
toured the capital, met with lawmakers,
and provided committee testimony.
The memberships of the Association of Alaska School Boards, and the Alaska Superintendents Association, have jointly identified five items as priorities, which members of both organizations will be advocating for during this legislative session. Read them here:
Following are highlights and links to resources, presentations and photos from the event:
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Standing Room Only
Timothy Doran, Vice President of Fairbanks Northstar Borough School Board, testifies to legislators in the Senate Finance chamber. School board members and students met with Senators and Representatives to discuss a variety of issues impacting their districts, including
the governor's proposed $20 million supplemental budget cut, the availability of internet bandwidth, building utility costs, Alaska Native language teacher certifications, and increasing teacher insurance and retirement costs.
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Senate Perspective: Gov asking Alaskans to do "less with less" is unsustainable
Gary Stevens (R) Kodiak spoke to board members Monday morning. "The public elected Gov. Dunleavy to slash the state budget and keep the dividend. That is unsustainable," Stevens said. His talk touched on the governor's proposed $20 million cut to the supplemental budget (its Illegal to cut it), the University's accreditation loss (has a bill requiring legislature to monitor accreditation process), stable district funding (thinks a bipartisan coalition can form to mitigate the governor's cuts), "early college" high school classes (helps them arrive at college more prepared), and the importance of having students on school boards (they provide a needed generational perspective).
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House Perspective: "Enough is enough"
Newly elected Representative Andi Story addressed Fly-In attendees during a Tuesday morning breakfast session. "Advocacy is a critical role of board members," Story said. "You are the link between your community and your legislators, to help them make sense of complex education issues." She expressed her deep worry that the next generation of Alaskan's will be harmed by the governor's proposed cuts to education. "I think we are facing a five alarm fire that is threatening to burn down the progress we've made in schools," said Story. "Businesses need stable funding; so do schools. We should be making strategic investments for our kids, but Alaska still lacks a stable, forward thinking fiscal plan. Please tell legislators, enough is enough!"
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Administration Perspective: "It will be difficult, but not impossible."
DEED Commissioner Michael Johnson spoke to attendees during the Sunday luncheon. He gave brief remarks then answered audience questions. After some discussion about preparing students to read by 3rd grade, reviewing the BSA, and PEAKS assessment, Johnson was asked the question, "As our champion, what is your position on education funding?" "The number one thing I want to be is honest," Johnson said, "and some of you will be mad at me,"
"My bent is to be a consensus builder, as with Alaska's Education Challenge, and I am not going to have that opportunity," Johnson continued. "I now work for the administration and represent the executive branch of government. I do not get to introduce a budget or vote on it. This governor gives me lots of opportunities to tell him what I think, but that's between he and I. I appreciate you saying I am your champion in the executive branch. I hope that though you may vigorously disagree with what I say, know that I care about kids."
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Student & Board Partnerships Explored
Several YAI students participated in a lively interactive panel discussion with school board members. The dialog centered around three primary questions:
what are the biggest issues facing your school district; how
school boards can partner with students to address those issues; and how students can partner with school boards to address those issues.
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Learning Legislative Advocacy
Over 30 students from all parts of the state attended the Youth Advocacy Institute. Over the course of four days, students learned how bills become law, received tips for testifying to a committee (they rocked Senate Education!), heard presentations from government officials, met with legislators, and practiced being effective education advocates,
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Tough Questions, Honest Answers
On Sunday YAI students had the opportunity to participate in a Q & A session with Rep. Jonathon Kreiss-Tomkins (D) Sitka, Rep. Harriet Drummond (D) Anchorage, Senator Tom Begich (D) Anchorage, and Rep. Dave Talerico (R) Healy. There was agreement among the lawmakers that this year's session is a remarkable high water mark for bipartisan civility and discourse, and that the legislature is working together to resolve the many challenges Alaska currently faces, including fighting off funding reductions to the state's public education system.
Debate was spirited during the 90 minute exchange, The students came prepared with informed hard-hitting questions, and legislators provided straightforward answers. Topics included the governor's proposed education budget cuts, the effects of climate change on Alaska, value added resource development, renewable energy sources, teacher retention, incorporating Alaska Native languages into school, and teacher accreditation.
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About 80 school board members and YAI students attended a Senate Education Committee meeting to express their concerns about cuts to the education budget. Students provided passionate, compelling testimony about the importance of teacher connections, and the disruptive impact teacher turnover has on academic achievement.
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YAI students received comprehensive tours of the Capitol building, guided by knowledgeable legislative staffers, who pointed out the building's many historic architectural features, answered questions, and allowed photo opportunities in areas generally forbidden to the public, such as the Senate floor. Shhh...
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Calling All Public Education Advocates! Your Voice Is Needed!
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Jenni Lefing, AASB School Climate and Conference Coordinator
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Turnout was great for AASB's February Leadership & Legislative Fly-In and the Youth Advocacy Institute. More than 100 board members, superintendents, and students made the trip to Juneau to learn new skills and advocate for education during this critical legislative session.
Please Attend the April 6-9 Fly-In.
We're hoping for an even bigger turnout at the next legislative Fly-In, April 6-9. Please join us in Juneau and add your voice to the chorus of education advocates this session. Alaska legislators need to hear from you!
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Jack Coghill: AASB's First President
Fairbanks Daily News Miner, AASB staff
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Jack Coghill
Photo: Alaska Legislature
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Jack Coghill is best known as one of the framers of our state constituition, which led to Alaska's statehood in 1959.
It is less well known that Coghill's political career began by serving on the Nenana School Board in 1948. He went on become a member of the first territorial House of Representatives in 1953. The following year, in 1954, Coghill was instrumental in organizing the Association of Alaska School Boards and served as its first president.
Coghill was 30 years old when he became one of the 55 delegates who worked on and signed the Alaska Constitution at the University of Alaska Fairbanks in 1955.
During his time at the Constitutional Convention, he expressed his feelings about public education.
"I believe that the way our government was set up 175 years ago, that the founders felt that public education was necessary to bring about a form of educating the whole child for civic benefit through a division of point of the home taking a certain part of the child, the church taking a certain part of this education, and the government or state through public schools taking the other part," Coghill said in a quote on the University of Alaska's Creating Alaska webpage.
"I adhere to that principle... I think that sectarianism segregation in our educational system is bad for the children," he said. "I do not deny the right of people to have their own schools. However, I think that we should always look to the interest of the founders of our nation when they brought about the separation of church and state."
Jack Coghill's sentiments about Alaska's public education system are directly reflected in the state constitution he helped to write.
Article VII § 1 of the Alaska constitution states, "The legislature shall by general law establish and maintain a system of public schools open to all children of the State, and may provide for other public educational institutions. Schools and institutions so established shall be free from sectarian control. No money shall be paid from public funds for the direct benefit of any religious or other private educational institution."
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Summer Internship Opportunity in Senator Murkowski's Office
Applications Due by
March 15, 2019
Senator Lisa Murkowski coordinates a summer internship program with opportunities for just-graduated Alaskan high school seniors in both state offices and her Washington D.C. office. Applicants are strongly urged to submit their application via fax (202-224-5301 Attn: Intern Coordinator) or by
email.
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CDVSA Prevention Summit
March 6-8 in Anchorage
The Summit is a capacity building event designed to support communities to implement primary prevention strategies specific to domestic violence, sexual assault, dating violence, and stalking. Workshops are designed to build baseline knowledge in primary prevention work and include building blocks for prevention and successful strategies for implementing and evaluating community-based programming.
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Child Abuse & Neglect Prevention Grants
Applications Due by
March 15, 2019
Alaska organizations working to prevent child abuse and neglect are invited to apply for grants of up to $10,000. Applications are accepted from qualified 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations, or equivalent organizations located in the state of Alaska, including tribes, local or state governments, schools, or Regional Educational Attendance Areas.
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Alaska Municipal League Offers A Vision for Education
By Nils Andreassen, Executive Director, Alaska Municipal League
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The Alaska Municipal League (AML) is comprised of the 165 incorporated cities and boroughs in Alaska, where nearly 97% of all Alaskans reside. AML is committed to offering a vision for Alaska that goes beyond doing less with less. When it comes to education, a race to the bottom does not benefit educators or students, nor does it fulfill the State's Constitutional obligations. It is not enough to compare Alaska to national spending averages, or to use that to determine the size of our expenditures per pupil. The way to address low educational attainment doesn't feel like it should be a 25% reduction in resources. In fact, where there are systemic challenges, the disconnect only increases when funds intended to increase capacity, capability and competency are removed.
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Gov. Dunleavy's budget seems to say we don't care about much.
Is he right?
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Valerie Buckendorf and Alison Arians, Great Alaska Schools
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Valerie Buckendorf
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A state budget isn't just a collection of numbers; it should be a statement saying exactly what we - Alaskans - care about. The one that Governor Dunleavy just released seems to say that we don't care about much. Is he right? As lifelong Alaskans raised and educated in communities and schools across the state, we don't believe him.
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Crisis Management: "Parallel Worlds: The Intersection between Schools and the Juvenile Delinquency System"
By Clint Campion of Sedor, Wendlandt, Evans & Filippi, LLC
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Clint Campion |
Part six of a series on Interacting with the Outside World - School District Style.
A star student athlete is accused of sexually assaulting another high school student at a party. The school and the community are divided: some want him to be suspended from the team and from school and some do not believe the allegations are true. How does a school official resolve this division?
More from Sedor, Wendlandt, Evans & Filippi, LLC:
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Point of Order and Appeal are heart of democracy
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Ann Macfarlane, Professional Registered Parliamentarian, Jurassic Parliament
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In our view, the motions Point of Order and Appeal are the heart of our democracy. They provide the mechanism to stop a dictatorial chair who is acting like a "boss." They are essential for every local government body, nonprofit board, and any group that functions on democratic principles. Learn how to use them to ensure that the group is the final authority.
Please Note: Last month's Jurassic Parliament column, "When Should You Interrupt a Speaker?," was intended to refer only to members of the body-elected or appointed board members-and not to members of the public who may be speaking at a board meeting.
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Data Is So Useful, If You Use It
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Bob Thompson, Education Consultant, Expect Educational Excellence
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Bob Thompson |
Most districts will have completed the second round of benchmark assessments by now using AIMSweb, MAP, STAR 360 or some other common screening instrument. The data has become available and most schools will have a session with teachers to examine the data and compare it to the fall data in order to measure progress at mid-year. What happens after that?
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Expanding K-12 Access to Funding
By Gillian Dezzutto, Dell EMC Alaska Public Sector Account Executive
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Gillian Dezzutto |
Federal and state grants are part of the budget picture for nearly every public sector agency in the country, but many school districts miss out on these opportunities. Limited grants development staff and lack of program experience are common barriers preventing districts from accessing grants that can increase budget capacity for technology that can advance their missions and impact learning.
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Three Cybersecurity Tips for February
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Julie McBrien, Data Analyst, Alaska Public Entity Insurance (APEI )
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There have been several notable data breaches recently, affecting Marriott, Panera Bread, and Facebook. You don't have to work for a large company to suffer the same breach related costs and data privacy fines, which can reach into the tens and hundreds of thousands of dollars. Over 50% of notifiable data breaches are caused by human error, according to the National Law Review. The failure to train employees about cybersecurity and to institute a culture of security awareness can lead to disaster. Here are three tips to protect against data breaches.
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AASB 28th Annual June Nelson
Scholarship Competition
The Association of Alaska School Boards is proud to announce its 28th Annual Scholarship Award Competition.
This 2018-2019 school year, AASB will award fifteen $1,500 scholarships to apply toward post-secondary education. Thirteen of these scholarships are available for graduating seniors, and two may be awarded to returning college sophomores. The scholarship may be applied toward the student's choice of a business, trade, or a college institution.
Attention High School Seniors:
Don't Wait! Apply Now!
Application Deadline:
Midnight, March 25, 2019
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Register Now for
AASB Spring Academy & Legislative Fly-In
Attend the 2019 Spring Academy/Legislative Fly-In to:
- Meet with legislators and other decision makers
- Show that the unity of Alaska's School Boards can lead positive change
- Discuss issues & topics influencing education in 2019
- Make Sense of Your District's Data
- Hear updates from Alaska Department of Education on Early Learning and Chronic Absenteeism
And much more!
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AML Essay Contest: "If I Were Mayor, I Would..."
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 A statewide essay contest sponsored by AML, designed for Alaska sixth grade students to elicit the suggestions and opinions of a younger generation about their municipal government leadership and communities. The contest will give students a chance to use their language arts skills, experience and knowledge to creatively voice an opinion on what their generation perceives as the needs of the municipalities they live in. The essay question posed to students is, "If I were Mayor, I would..."
There will be ten, $100.00 awards presented, one winner for each of AML's ten board districts.
Deadline for submitting essay entries: April 26, 2019 at 4:00 p.m.
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Alaska School Newsletters
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We think what's going on in schools is worth sharing!
Each month Commentary will highlight school and district newsletters from across Alaska.
The Inside Scoop seeks to honor student achievements, help promote local events and activities, and recognize the contributions and accomplishments of youth in your district.
Denali Borough School District
Lower Kuskokwim School District
Kenai Peninsula Borough School District
Include your school or district newsletter in The Inside Scoop!
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Due to the large volume of statewide news coverage on the Governor's proposed reduction of the $20 million supplemental education appropriation, and the release of the Governor's proposed state budget, news about these two topics are being presented in chronological order as the stories developed.
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TOPIC:
Gov. Proposes Cutting $20 Million Supplemental Education Fund
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School district representatives and students from around the state testify at a Senate Education Q & A. Photo:
Mollie Barnes, Juneau Empire |
Jan 28 - James Brooks, Anchorage Daily News
Jan 29 - Tegan Hanlon, Anchorage Daily News
Jan 30 - Erin McGroarty, Fairbanks Daily News-Miner
Jan 31 - Victoria Petersen, Homer News
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Jan 31 - S
cott Gross, KTVA, Anchorage
Feb 1 - James Brooks, Anchorage Daily News
Feb 1 - Avery Lill, KDLG, Dillingham
Feb 1 - Krysti Shallenberger, KYUK , Bethel
Feb 2 - Amanda Bohman, Fairbanks Daily News Miner
Feb 4 - Henry Leasea, KHNS, Haines
Feb 5 - Editorial, Fairbanks Daily News-Miner
Feb 7 - Craig Tuten, Alaska Ledger
Feb 8 - Shady Grove Oliver, Arctic Sounder
Feb 8 - Kevin Baird, Juneau Empire
Feb 11 - Mollie Barnes, Juneau Empire
Feb 11 - Craig Tuten, Alaska Ledger
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TOPIC:
Gov. Releases Proposed Budget with 25% K-12 Education Cut
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Governor Mike Dunleavy
and OMB Director Donna Arduin Dunleavy announce
the proposed budget.
Photo: James Brooks, ADN |
Feb 13 - Anchorage Daily News
Feb 14 - Angela Denning, KFSK, Petersburg
Feb 14 - Amanda Bohman, Fairbanks Daily News-Miner
Feb 14 - Renee Gross, KBBI, Homer
Feb 14 - Devin Kelly, Anchorage Daily News
Feb 14 - Scott Gross, KTVA, Anchorage
Feb 14 - Victoria Petersen, Homer News
Feb 14 - Laura Kraegel, KUCB, Aleutians
Feb 15 - Scott Gross, KTVA, Anchorage
Feb 15 - Wesley Early, KTOO, Juneau
Feb 15 - Enrique Pérez de la Rosa, KCAW, Sitka
Feb 17 - Editorial, Fairbanks Daily News-Miner
Feb 18 - James Brooks, Anchorage Daily News
Feb 18 - Kat Sorensen, Peninsula Clarion, Kenai
Feb 18 - Erin McGroarty, Fairbanks Daily News-Miner
Feb 18 - Kevin Baird, Juneau Empire
Feb 18 - Craig Tuten, Alaska Ledger
Feb 19 - Liz Ruskin, Alaska Public Media
Feb 19 - Amanda Bohman, Fairbanks Daily News-Miner
Feb 19 - Victoria Petersen, Peninsula Clarion
Feb 19 - Henry Leasia, KHNS, Haines
Feb 20 - Opinion, Anchorage Daily News
Feb 20 - Wesley Early, Alaska Public Media
Feb 21 - Tegan Hanlon, Anchorage Daily News
Feb 21 - Amanda Bohman, Fairbanks Daily News-Miner
Feb 21 - Megan Pacer, Homer News
Feb 22 - Opinion, The Arctic Sounder
Feb 22 - Opinion, The Arctic Sounder
Feb 23 - Hank Davis, KTUU, Anchorage
Feb 23 - Opinion, Fairbanks Daily News-Miner
Feb 23 - Scott Gross, KTVA
Feb 24 - Opinion, First Lady Rose Dunleavy, Anchorage Daily News
Feb 25 - Leigh Armstrong, The Skagway News
Feb 25 - Lauren Maxwell, KTVA
Feb 25 - Opinion, Anchorage Daily News
Feb 25 - Laine Welch, Anchorage Daily News
Feb 26 - James Brooks, Anchorage Daily News
Feb 26 - Mollie Barnes, Juneau Empire
Feb 27 - Kevin Baird, Juneau Empire
Feb 27 - Derek Minemyer, KTUU Channel 2 Anchorage
Feb 27 - Laura Kraegel, KUCB, Aleutians
Feb 27 - Krysti Shallenberger, Alaska Public Media, Nome
Feb 28 - Rebecca Palsha, KTUU Channel 2, Anchorage
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Superintendent Vacancies & District Openings
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Superintendent
Kenai Peninsula Borough School District
The Board of Education of the Kenai Peninsula Borough School District (KPBSD) is seeking qualified applicants for superintendent of schools. The successful candidate will have outstanding educational leadership and advocacy skills. They will possess and demonstrate a strong background in improving student learning in a culturally responsive and student-centered approach. The board is especially interested in a leader with high integrity who has proven experience as an effective educational administrator and school system leader.
The preferred candidate should be able to show positive outcomes for student achievement related to their demonstrated expertise in school district finance and budget management, human resources and effective curriculum and instruction implementation. The Kenai Peninsula Borough School District is perhaps one of the most diverse districts in the state regarding community size, ethnicity, and religious composition. Thus, the successful candidate must respect and work with all constituent groups recognizing the benefit that each stakeholder brings to the District to meet the needs of all children.
The Association of Alaska School Boards (AASB) is facilitating the superintendent search. Lon Garrison and Timi Tullis are the AASB search consultants.
Resources
Timetable
Application deadline: March 15, 2019 (midnight)
Selection of Finalists: March 21, 2019
Onsite Interviews with the Board: April 4 (Alternate date is April 11th if needed)
Employment begins: July 1, 2019
Application
All application materials must be submitted directly to the AASB office. If possible, please email your PDF documents to our administrative assistant listed below. We presently are accepting faxed materials but this is not preferred. Application materials sent directly to districts will be not be retained by the district and will be destroyed to maintain confidentiality.
The following items must accompany all AASB-facilitated applications:
- A current or updated AASB superintendent candidate application form (available online)
- Copies of applicable academic transcripts
- Three completed, confidential AASB reference forms from supervisors or board members (available online)
- A current resume or CV
- Copies of current certifications or licenses. (Candidates applying should possess an Alaska Type B Certificate with a superintendent endorsement preferred or in process, in order to be considered for this position.)
Send Application Materials To:
(Digital submission of materials is highly desired, preferably as PDF files.)
Association of Alaska School Boards
1111 W. 9th St.,
Juneau, Alaska 99801
Phone: (907) 586-1083
Visit the School District's website at
http://www.kpbsd.k12.ak.us for additional information about the district, schools, and communities.
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Superintendent
Yupiit School District
The Yupiit Board of Education desires a superintendent that understands, appreciates and will be involved in our local Yup'ik culture. The Board seeks a superintendent that will work to build trusting, positive relationships with employees, regional board members, local advisory board members, and all stakeholders in the three villages of the district (Akiachak, Akiak, and Tuluksak).
The applicant will recognize and have experience with the uniquely important role of village school principals and their associated local advisory boards and work to support their success in effectively educating Yupiit students who are connected to their local culture and traditions. The Board is seeking an individual that has demonstrated experience with effective and uniquely appropriate ways of measuring student growth and proficiency that recognizes the learning styles and cultural qualities of indigenous people.
The Association of Alaska School Boards (AASB) is facilitating the superintendent search. Lon Garrison and Timi Tullis are the AASB search consultants.
Timetable
Application Deadline (extended): March 12, 2019 (midnight)
Selection of Finalists: March 20-21, 2019
Interviews with Board in Akiachak: April 10-11, 2019
Employment begins: July 1, 2019
Application
All application materials must be submitted directly to the AASB office. If possible, please email your PDF documents to our administrative assistant listed below. We presently are accepting faxed materials but this is not preferred. Application materials sent directly to districts will be not be retained by the district and will be destroyed to maintain confidentiality.
The following items must accompany all AASB-facilitated applications:
- A current or updated complete AASB superintendent candidate application form (available online)
- Applicable academic transcripts
- Confidential AASB reference forms from supervisors and/or board members (available online)
- A current resume and/or CV
- Copies of current certifications or licenses. (Candidates applying should possess an Alaska Type B Certificate with a superintendent endorsement to be considered for this position.)
Send Application Materials To:
(Digital submission of materials is highly desired, preferably as PDF files.)
Association of Alaska School Boards
1111 W. 9th St., Juneau, Alaska 99801
Phone: (907) 463-1660
Email:
Kelly Hultengren
Visit the School District's website at
www.yupiit.org for additional information about our district, schools, and communities.
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Superintendent/Principal
Kake City School District
The Kake City School Board is seeking qualified applicants for Superintendent/Principal for its 103 student school district on Kupreanof Island in Southeast Alaska. Candidates should have successful experience as a superintendent in a rural school with an understanding of the functions of a central office, be an instructional leader, and have knowledge of school finance and budgeting. A salary range between $90,000 - $103,000 will be offered the successful candidate. A modern furnished 3 bedroom home is available for rent at a subsidized rate.
The Association of Alaska School Boards (AASB) is facilitating the superintendent search. Lon Garrison and Timi Tullis are the AASB search consultants.
Timetable
Application Deadline: March 11, 2019
Starting Date: July 1, 2019
Application
All application materials must be submitted directly to the AASB office. If possible, please email your PDF documents to our administrative assistant listed below. We presently are accepting faxed materials but this is not preferred. Application materials sent directly to districts will be not be retained by the district and will be destroyed to maintain confidentiality.
The following items must accompany all AASB-facilitated applications:
- Completed application (available online)
- Confidential placement file including academic transcripts
- Minimum of three confidential AASB reference forms ( available online)
- Current resume
- Certificate copy
Candidates who do not possess an Alaska Type B Certificate with a superintendent endorsement should begin the process with the Alaska Department of Education and Early Development.
Send Application Materials To:
Digital submission of materials is highly desired, preferably as PDF files.
Association of Alaska School Boards
1111 W. 9th St., Juneau, Alaska 99801
Phone: (907) 463-1660
Email:
Kelly Hultengren
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Superintendent
Nome Public Schools
The five-member Nome City School District Board of Education is seeking qualified applicants for superintendent of schools. Applicants who have extensive experience as a school administrator and a proven history of improving student achievement are desired. The Board is looking for applicants who have demonstrated expertise and knowledge of culturally responsive instruction, and familiarity with equity frameworks for improving student and school performance. The compensation package includes a starting salary of $120,000 (DOE) with an attractive benefits package including modern furnished housing and personal/professional use of a district-owned vehicle.
The Association of Alaska School Boards (AASB) is facilitating the superintendent search. Lon Garrison and Timi Tullis are the AASB search consultants.
Timetable
- Deadline for receipt of all application materials: March 18, 2018 (midnight)
- Finalist selection: March 25, 2018
- Interviews in Nome: April 18-19
- Employment begins: 2019 July 1, 2019
Application
All application materials must be submitted directly to the AASB office. If possible, please email your PDF documents to our administrative assistant listed below. We presently are accepting faxed materials but this is not preferred. Application materials sent directly to districts will be not be retained by the district and will be destroyed to maintain confidentiality.
The following items must accompany all AASB-facilitated applications:
- Completed application (available online)
- Confidential placement file including academic transcripts
- Minimum of three confidential AASB reference forms (available online)
- Current resume
- Certificate copy
Candidates who do not possess an Alaska Type B Certificate with a superintendent endorsement should begin the process with the Alaska Department of Education and Early Development.
Send Application Materials To:
[Digital submission of materials is highly desired, preferably as PDF files.]
Association of Alaska School Boards
1111 W. 9th St., Juneau, Alaska 99801
Phone: (907) 463-1660
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