Spending patterns of KGBSD show most of the funds go to direct instruction.
Monday, May 11, 2009
Tuesday, May 5, 2009
Budget submitted to Borough
By May 1 each year the KGBSD is required to submit its proposed budget to the Borough. The Borough will review our request through May and decide on the level of funding by June 15.
Thursday, March 26, 2009
Superintendent Report March 25, 2009
I visited the Saxman Head Start program on Tuesday. They have a solid program that is doing great work with Saxman youth. We met to discuss interagency cooperation and hope to continue our working exchanges.
-Playground agreement, signed and executed by the state.
Events:
-Borough will have ribbon cutting for newly renovated White Cliff Building – 2 p.m. Monday, March 30 (attached invitation)
- Congressman Don Young will make a presentation regarding the Siemens' Award on Monday, April 6, in a special chamber luncheon. AP staff and Sam Nelson, Principal will be there.
Swim committee would like to be on the agenda next meeting to review swim programs as proposed and present the Swim Committee position on the new pool. There is no action being requested, however a resolution from the Board committing to specified programs is needed at the second meeting in April.
The budget is one of the discussion items tonight. I have for review the complete budget an a support document that compares FY 10 with FY 09.
State funding is a news worthy item. The Governor has proposed to not accept Stimulus money because we may spend it on committed items requiring long term funding. Our plans from the beginning have been for one time only items, infrastructure type of expenses and not on staff. So I believe we have great support documentation on what we plan to do that will not encumber the state for future spending.
Summer school is a great example of how will plan to immediately serve students in programs that do not require on-going funding once started.
School lunch- Administration has received Sample Invitations to Bid packets from Juneau and Sitka Schools. We requested these documents to review the procedure if decisions are made to pursue contracted services for the school lunch program. Juneau reports satisfaction in the program with increase in student purchases (from 400 daily to over 1,000) and reduced costs. Sitka reports significant costs savings. Personnel I wish to speak with are on Spring break, but it appears to be an improved quality as well.
Contact with DEED indicates we have missed cut dates for the FY 10 year.
If the Board wishes to pursue Contract Services in detail Administration will prepare a report to include;
Number of KGBSD lunches daily,
Costs to KGBSD per lunch,
Price increase needed to eliminate the costs,
Ketchikan Wellness Coalition met March 10 in the Ted Ferry Center.
Want to see cute kids, the SS/HS St. Pat carnival is on Channel 88 (KPU), also Regional Basketball,
Grant evaluator work is a major packet. I will provide the Board a summary, the full reports are available in my office if you wish.
Mini laptop computers are available for approx $350- 375 that have a small profile, 9.5 hours battery life, internet ready plugged in or wireless, 175gbyte memory. Full array of Micro soft suite. These can take us into the paperless age.
-Playground agreement, signed and executed by the state.
Events:
-Borough will have ribbon cutting for newly renovated White Cliff Building – 2 p.m. Monday, March 30 (attached invitation)
- Congressman Don Young will make a presentation regarding the Siemens' Award on Monday, April 6, in a special chamber luncheon. AP staff and Sam Nelson, Principal will be there.
Swim committee would like to be on the agenda next meeting to review swim programs as proposed and present the Swim Committee position on the new pool. There is no action being requested, however a resolution from the Board committing to specified programs is needed at the second meeting in April.
The budget is one of the discussion items tonight. I have for review the complete budget an a support document that compares FY 10 with FY 09.
State funding is a news worthy item. The Governor has proposed to not accept Stimulus money because we may spend it on committed items requiring long term funding. Our plans from the beginning have been for one time only items, infrastructure type of expenses and not on staff. So I believe we have great support documentation on what we plan to do that will not encumber the state for future spending.
Summer school is a great example of how will plan to immediately serve students in programs that do not require on-going funding once started.
School lunch- Administration has received Sample Invitations to Bid packets from Juneau and Sitka Schools. We requested these documents to review the procedure if decisions are made to pursue contracted services for the school lunch program. Juneau reports satisfaction in the program with increase in student purchases (from 400 daily to over 1,000) and reduced costs. Sitka reports significant costs savings. Personnel I wish to speak with are on Spring break, but it appears to be an improved quality as well.
Contact with DEED indicates we have missed cut dates for the FY 10 year.
If the Board wishes to pursue Contract Services in detail Administration will prepare a report to include;
Number of KGBSD lunches daily,
Costs to KGBSD per lunch,
Price increase needed to eliminate the costs,
Ketchikan Wellness Coalition met March 10 in the Ted Ferry Center.
Want to see cute kids, the SS/HS St. Pat carnival is on Channel 88 (KPU), also Regional Basketball,
Grant evaluator work is a major packet. I will provide the Board a summary, the full reports are available in my office if you wish.
Mini laptop computers are available for approx $350- 375 that have a small profile, 9.5 hours battery life, internet ready plugged in or wireless, 175gbyte memory. Full array of Micro soft suite. These can take us into the paperless age.
Saturday, February 28, 2009
In the USA Today, Monday Feb 23, 2009, it was announced that Ketchikan High School is selected as the school of excellence for Advanced Placement instruction and performance in math and science for the State of Alaska.
As one of 50 high schools nationally to win the award this year, Ketchikan will receive a $1,000 grant to support science and math education in KayHi from the Siemens Foundation.
You may wish to congratulate our AP Math and Science teachers, students, and the KayHi staff for offering a program of excellence that is unsurpassed in Alaska and is recognized as one of the top programs in the nation.
Front row; Peter Dwyer, D. Jay O'Brien, Jennifer Karlik, Rebecca Bowlen,
Back row; Peter Bolling , Gerald Scarzella, Ingeborg Kummant, Dan Ortiz
It is beginning to feel as though the groundhog's proclamation for the continuation of winter was not very accurate. This series of great weather days, along with a mild temperature has set spirits into a positive frame across the District. I have recently been to several of the building, had meeting with building principals in their offices and talked with staff in their buildings. I feel the weather has been very helpful, as well as our staff, students and parents, in bringing forward a positive atmosphere. (Of course the mild weather also helps to lower our fuel bills!)
The Board has asked for a tentative listing of Superintendent Goals for next year, FY’10. A number of actions and events are sharing our future needs. However in working towards our District Visions, following the strategic plan, the objectives that we have previously agreed as having strategic importance to the District, in the strategic areas of Instruction, Environment, and Community are;
Instruction
2010-11; create school improvement plans for all schools to cause 2% increase in proficient students annually.
2009; implement policies, procedures, and actions to increase attendance, reduce truancy, and lower drop out rate.
2010-12; fully implement CDL program in Schoenbar.
2010-2012; Recruit and Retain staff, establish Human Resources Department at Director level.
Environment
2010; establish procedures for Elementary school counselors, home/school liaisons, individual school environmental statements.
2010; upgrade playgrounds, apply DEED (Department of Education and Early Development) grant funds for safety improvements, and establish Borough procedures on CIP programs.
Community
2010; create budget that is reflective of student population
Submit two-year budget.
2010; develop Borough funding procedures on reserves, outside the CAP (funding limit imposed by DEED), Capital Improvement Projects.
Action items at this time, that I project as important for achieving those objectives is a quality manner include in-service programs and staff development to continue the RTI implementation, developing budget plans that reflect the student population as of November 1, 2009, improve A-T-D processes (Attendance, Truancy, and Dropout), and complete the playground improvement project.
I welcome a retreat with the Board to further define goals and direction for FY ’10. An April time frame is desirable for that retreat. That allows for staffing, training, planning, and funding programs should it be necessary.
The Board has asked for a tentative listing of Superintendent Goals for next year, FY’10. A number of actions and events are sharing our future needs. However in working towards our District Visions, following the strategic plan, the objectives that we have previously agreed as having strategic importance to the District, in the strategic areas of Instruction, Environment, and Community are;
Instruction
2010-11; create school improvement plans for all schools to cause 2% increase in proficient students annually.
2009; implement policies, procedures, and actions to increase attendance, reduce truancy, and lower drop out rate.
2010-12; fully implement CDL program in Schoenbar.
2010-2012; Recruit and Retain staff, establish Human Resources Department at Director level.
Environment
2010; establish procedures for Elementary school counselors, home/school liaisons, individual school environmental statements.
2010; upgrade playgrounds, apply DEED (Department of Education and Early Development) grant funds for safety improvements, and establish Borough procedures on CIP programs.
Community
2010; create budget that is reflective of student population
Submit two-year budget.
2010; develop Borough funding procedures on reserves, outside the CAP (funding limit imposed by DEED), Capital Improvement Projects.
Action items at this time, that I project as important for achieving those objectives is a quality manner include in-service programs and staff development to continue the RTI implementation, developing budget plans that reflect the student population as of November 1, 2009, improve A-T-D processes (Attendance, Truancy, and Dropout), and complete the playground improvement project.
I welcome a retreat with the Board to further define goals and direction for FY ’10. An April time frame is desirable for that retreat. That allows for staffing, training, planning, and funding programs should it be necessary.
Friday, January 30, 2009
KGBSD received FRED Funds
Van Abbott of KPU, presents Foundation for Rural Education and Development or FRED Funds to KGBSD
The Ketchikan Gateway Borough School District has been awarded a grant of $8,670.82 from the Foundation for Rural Education and Development (FRED). FRED assists schools with new and innovative technology to motivate and inspire students. Any public school in a service area of an OPASTCO telephone company may apply. KPU nominated KGBSD for this grant. This will purchase a three-year subscription to a 10-site license for Atomic Learning for the Ketchikan Gateway Borough School. The goals of the grant project are:
To provide just-in-time instruction for students as they use software to increase 21st century technology skills necessary for successful academics and employment
To provide just-in-time instruction for teachers as they use software to integrate technology into their classrooms
To provide resources for teachers as they increasingly integrate technology into their classrooms
To provide opportunities to parents of KGBSD students to increase their technological skills
Impacts and Outcomes that we expect to see from this award:
Students’ technological skills in using software and current technology tools to enhance their learning will improve.
Teachers’ technological skills in using software and current technology tools will improve.
Integration of technology into district classrooms will increase.
Parents will feel more comfortable as well as more empowered in their role in helping their students with school work.
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