| 1. Approval of Agenda | |
The Vision of the Anchorage Board of Education: “Launching Lifelong Learning, Through Inspiration, Exploration, and Connections”
The mission of Anchorage Public School is to unite with the Anchorage community to equip all students with the knowledge, skills, behaviors, and mindset that will inspire and empower them to make a positive impact on their community and world.
The Anchorage Board of Education Annual Calendar is attached for your reference. | |
| 2. Student / Staff Recognition | AISD Board |
Rationale:
3rd grade student showcase - Project with Innovation Lab - Ms. Wallingford working with 3rd grade to get students to present their project.
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| 3. Persons Addressing the Board | |
To address the Board of Education:
Anyone wishing to address the Board of Education must sign in. You can sign in before the meeting at this LINK or upon arrival.
When it's your turn to speak, please stand, use the microphone, and state your name and any group(s) you represent. Direct your comments to the Board. Note that a time limit may be imposed based on the number of speakers. | |
| 4. Facilities Report | Tommy Kinnaird |
Maintenance Reports
- Louisville Paving fixing all three parking lot grates - Side and Back parking lots per the civil engineer's report - waiting on Louisville Paving to schedule service
- Sewer clog (MS hallways) might need to replace toilet in ECE room w/high pressure flush
- Quotes for groundwater intrusions from AFS & BDry (Quote from BDry is attached)
- Helping Ms. Morris w/AV system for Veteran's Day
- Fixed water fountain in MS hallway
- Fixed condensate pump in hallway of small gym for boiler system
- Working on heat in S. Wiles and leak in teacher lounge - related to boiler
- Fired up the boiler system
- Setup and teardown of Halloween Festival and Haunted House
- Investigating creating a duct cleaning schedule to coincide with upcoming break schedules
- Ordering salt and researching purchase of snowblower to help offset cost of snow/ice removal
- Setting up and assisting with cleanup Thanksgiving Lunch
- Innovation lab - plumbing infrastructure has been installed and inspected
- Met with Andrea Donan to discuss flooring options for Principal's Office
& have enough guidance to move forward with selection
- Irrigation system has been winterized
- Replacing light at the Sports Court
- Fixed hot water heater leak in kitchen
- Working with APTA to coordinate efforts for Christmas in Anchorage
Lawn Care / Snow Removal Quotes - contacted the following companies with a request for quote for the following services: Cut, Trim, Blow All areas except the soccer fields; Refresh flower bed mulch twice a year [Beginning of school and Spring (we provide the mulch)]; 1 leaf removal; Keeping flower beds nice; Snow Removal as T&M.
Results:
- Visual Artists - copy of proposal is attached - there are two quotes 1 for snow & 1 for lawn/landscaping
- True Landscaping -quote is attached
- LawnCo - Louisville - contacted and they advised they are not accepting new accounts at this time.
- Denzil's Lawncare & Landscaping - quote is attached
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| 5. Member Reports | |
| A. A.P.T.A. Report | Ashley Mast,
APTA Vice President |
| B. City Council Report | Nancy Lynne Walters |
| C. Other Board Reports/ Announcements | AISD Board |
| D. Other Reports | |
| 6. Staff & Special Reports | |
| A. Superintendent's Report | Sharla Six |
No new open records requests since last Board Meeting.
Calendar Committee
On our agenda this evening, we are going to discuss our calendar committee meeting on 11-10-25 and the most recent survey results. Although we have proposed calendar options, the agenda item tonight will allow us time to discuss the recommendation and approve a 2026-2027 calendar at a future meeting.
Classified Advisory
The classified advisory team met on Friday, November 14. We discussed frequency of meetings and the need for our time together to be more focused on solutions than problems. We discussed current support needed in maintenance and food service departments. Many shared the desire to participate in multiple opportunities to build relationships outside of school.
Standard 2: Instructional Leadership
SUMMARY: The superintendent supports and builds a system committed to shared values and beliefs focused on teaching and learning where performance gaps are systematically eliminated over time and each student graduates from high school college-and-career ready.
PRACTICES (Indicators): Putting student learning at the center. As superintendent of APS, I am working with the APS administrative team to...
- emphasize students achieving one year's growth in one year's time, expect KSA novice and apprentice reduction, review MAP data, encourage the audit of our Multi-Tiered Systems of Support (MTSS), analyze strengths and areas of growth for our gifted/talented program, prepare a plan for HB190 advanced coursework, and consistently communicate high expectations for all.
- Participate in local and state professional learning opportunities to improve teaching, learning, and leadership practices.
- Increase my awareness of all aspects of APS instructional programs and curricular resources, identify middle school math curriculum materials and continually align grade level resources/scope and sequence.
- Increase vibrant learning opportunities across level and support students in acquisition of 21st century skills
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| I. First Reading - 2025-2026 School Calendar | Sharla Six |
Rationale:
Information Only – No Action Required
The Board approved School Calendar Committee met on November 10, 2024 to develop a recommended 2025-2026 school calendar for first reading at the November monthly board meeting.
The Calendar Committee was provided 6 draft calendars and the feedback from the survey that was sent to staff, parents, and any community members that have opted to receive our Anchor Line (Link to Calendar Survey Data).
The 6 calendars presented varied based on start/end date and combination of days off in the year. Below are notes on the calendars:
- All have 174 instruction days
- 3 start on Tuesday, August 11th and have different end dates based on combinations of half days, parent/teacher conference days, and staff work days. All of these calendars have students out before Memorial day, but staff may have to come back on Jun 1 for closing day.
- 3 start on Thursday, August 6th with an end date for everyone before Memorial day
- 1 starts on Wednesday, August 19th and have staff and students coming back the first week of June.
- All have breaks aligned with JCPS as we know them now. JCPS will be reviewing their calendar on 11/18/25.
- Some have 1/2 first and last days of school, while others have a fall and spring parent/teacher conference days or staff work days throughout the school year.
The 8/19 & 8/6 start days were put to the side for various reasons which include teachers having to work in July for preparation or students and teachers having to work well into the 1st week of June.
The committee narrowed it down to one calendar (Calendar 3) with two variations:
Calendar 3A or Option A
- Students first day on Tuesday 8/11/26 and last day on Thursday 5/27/27 with both of these days being 1/2 days
- Certified staff will begin with flex pd/staff work days on 08/04/2026 and have closing day split between 1/2 days on 5/27/27 and 5/28/27.
- There will be no school on Election Day 11/3/26, but teachers will be given 1/2 day to vote and 1/2 day to schedule parent/teacher conferences.
- 3/17/27 will be a non-instructional day for teachers and will allow for scheduling spring parent/teacher conferences.
- Breaks are as follows: Fall (9/28-10/2 - note we were advised that typically JCPS will schedule their Fall Breaks around the St. James Art Festival); Thanksgiving (11/25-11/27); Holiday (12/21-01/01); Winter (2/15-2/19); Spring (3/29-4/2). These are all in alignment with proposed JCPS calendar.
Calendar 3B or Option B
- Students first day on Tuesday 8/11/26 and last day on Thursday 5/27/27 with both of these days being 1/2 days
- Certified staff will begin with flex pd/staff work days on 08/04/2026 and have closing day split between 1/2 days on 5/27/27 and 5/28/27.
- There will be no school on Election Day 11/3/26, but teachers will be given 1/2 day to vote and 1/2 day to schedule parent/teacher conferences.
- 01/04/2027 will be a non-instructional day for teachers and will allow for prep following Holiday Break.
- Spring parent/teacher conferences will be scheduled and used as part of certified flex work days
- Breaks are as follows: Fall (9/28-10/2 - note we were advised that typically JCPS will schedule their Fall Breaks around the St. James Art Festival); Thanksgiving (11/25-11/27); Holiday (12/21-01/04); Winter (2/15-2/19); Spring (3/29-4/2). These are all in alignment with proposed JCPS calendar.
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| II. First Reading Board Policies | |
Rationale:
Board Policy 1.05 states, "the Board will not enact or revise policy in the same meeting that it is initially introduced. Additional readings shall not be required if the Board amends the policy proposal under consideration at either the first or second reading."
Board members can use this link to easily access policies that may be part of our discussion at the meeting. If you have any additional policies that you would like included in the discussion, please reach out prior to the meeting. | |
| III. Personnel Report | Sharla Six |
Rationale:
This should serve as notification to the Board that I have taken the following personnel actions:
Open Positions:
- Custodian
- 4 hour Baker/Cook
Appointments:
- Jane Easton, HR/Accounting Clerk for 2025-26 school year only
- Cristelle Braun, APS Substitute
- Margaret Gibson, APS Substitute
- Shanee Haldorson, APS Substitute
Medical Leave:
- One maternity leave beginning approximately 02/23/26 through 05/26/26
Signed Coaches' Contracts:
- Brian Tyler
- Nina Scott
- Jason Lucas
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| IV. Professional Development / Conference Participation Schedule | Sharla Six |
| V. Review of Superintendent's Itemized Travel Reimbursement Request | Sharla Six |
Rationale:
Per Board Policy 03.125, prior to granting approval for payment, the Board shall review itemized reimbursement requests for the Superintendent’s travel expenses in an open Board meeting. This item does not require consideration of approval as the Board will have the opportunity under the approval of vouchers to consider whether to approve the request for reimbursement.
Recommendation:
Approve expenses as listed below:
10.29.25 Mileage from Frankfort, Ky to Lexington, Ky for Superintendent Training/Onboarding - 50 miles round trip @ $0.43/mile = $21.50 | |
| B. APS Administration / School Council Report | Beth Wallingford |
APS Principal Report
School Council Agendas & Minutes | |
| C. HB 190: Advanced Coursework | Beth Wallingford |
Please see attachment for our plan to address HB190.
Although a plan must be posted on our website by Dec. 1, 2025, implementation for reading and math must occur by August 2026; science and social studies in August of 2028.
We are looking forward to feedback and discussion during the meeting.
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| D. Treasurer's Report | Sharla Six |
| E. Monthly Donation Report | Sharla Six |
| 7. Items for Action | |
| A. Consent Items for Approval | |
| I. APPROVAL - Expenditures & Salaries | |
| a. School Activity Funds Report | |
Rationale:
Per Board Policy 04.312, the board shall review the status of school activity funds based on a schedule developed by the Superintendent. Please find attached a report confirming the school activity funds have been reconciled. | |
| II. APPROVAL - October 22, 2025 Regular Board Meeting Minutes | |
| III. APPROVAL - 8th Grade Trip | |
Rationale:
Historically our students have taken a class trip in the spring of their 8th-grade year. For many years our 8th graders traveled to Newfound Harbor Marine Institute (NHMI) Sea Camp in the Florida Keys. That trip was discontinued several years ago due to a hurricane that devastated the area. As a result, the Sea Camp trip was replaced with a similar experience in the Panama City Beach, Florida area. These trips provide the opportunity for students to bond, create memories, and engage in educational activities not commonly available during family vacations.
This year, we expect no more than 48 students with the appropriate number of chaperones, with a ratio of 1 chaperone for every 8 students traveling. Depending on fundraising outcomes and the total number of students that participate, the family cost per student for the 2026 trip is expected not to exceed $600 per student.
For your information, financials for the Class of 2025 trip and class expenses are found in the attachment (2025 family cost: $590).
Recommendation:
Approve attached agreement for the 8th Grade Emerald Coast Trip. A common carrier request for transportation to/from the destination will come before the board at a later meeting. | |
| B. Regular Monthly Expenditures | |
| C. BG #24-317 - Auditorium & BG #25-419 - Innovation Lab | |
Current Contingency Fund for Auditorium $34,396.82
Current Contingency Fund for Innovation Lab $6,014.30 | |
| I. APPROVAL - BG-4 Bid Package 2 - Lighting - Close out project | |
Rationale:
AES has completed their work in the auditorium. Attached is the BG-4 form for project closeout. This will require a Board Action and signatures before it is filed at KDE.
Recommendation:
Approve filing BG-4 with KDE to close out the AES contract for the auditorium work at Anchorage Independent - BG #24-317. | |
| II. APPROVAL - Innovation Lab - Change Order - Pocket Doors | |
Rationale:
A request was made to change the pocket doors from solid wood doors to doors with large glass lights to allow the doors to be closed when equipment is running and noisy in one space while still allowing supervision from the teacher in the adjacent room. Also in this change proposal is the cost for a requested preferred laminate color and manufacturer.
The cost to change to doors with glass is $557.75.
The Pionote, Head Over Heels laminate and edges cost $1,058.00 more than the base level laminate in the bid package.
Both of these costs are reasonable for our goals.
Recommendation:
Accept proposal from Derek Engineering to revise to preferred laminate manufacturer and color and to change to pocket doors to include large glass lights at a cost of $1,615.75 and to pay for this with available contingency funds. | |
| III. APPROVAL - Innovation Lab - Change Order - Plumbing Vent | |
Rationale:
The plumbing drawings called for the new sink to tie into the existing plumbing vent of the bathroom in the adjacent classroom. Unfortunately, when the contractor tried to do this, they discovered the bathroom plumbing vent did not extend through the roof as is required by Code. The solution was to tie the existing bathroom vent and the new sink vent into a single line and connect it to an abandoned plumbing vent that already penetrated your roof about 40 feet away. This revision brings the existing vent up to code, in addition to providing a compliant vent on the new sink.
The cost to bring this found condition into code compliance is $937.25. The cost is reasonable and necessary for plumbing inspection and occupancy.
Recommendation:
Accept proposal from Derek Engineering to address found plumbing vent condition and extend vent to an existing roof penetration at a cost of $937.25, and to pay for this work with available contingency funds. | |
| IV. APPROVAL - Innovation Lab - Pay App | |
Rationale:
Pay App #1 to Derek Engineering for $42,430.95
Recommendation:
Approve Pay App #1 to Derek Engineering for $42,430.95 | |
| 8. Other | |
| 9. Looking Ahead | |
Upcoming Events:
- November 20 – Thanksgiving Luncheon
- November 20: Rising Anchors - Session 2: Speech, Language & Family Engagement with Brenda MacMillan, Library, 6 PM
- November 26–28 – Thanksgiving Break
- December 1-5 – K-8 Winter MAP Testing
- December 3 – School Council Meeting, 3:30pm
- December 3 – APTA Board Meeting, 9:30am
- December 9 – Holiday Performance (Grades K-5 & Modern Band), auditorium, 6:00 pm
- December 10 - Anchorage Ind. School Dist. Board Meeting, Library, 6:00 pm
- December 11 - Christmas in Anchorage Kick Off Party, 6:30pm
- December 13 - Christmas in Anchorage
- Dec. 22, 2025-Jan. 5, 2026 - December Break
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| 10. CLOSED SESSION pursuant to KRS 61.810(1)(f) for discussions or hearings which might lead to the appointment, discipline, or dismissal of an individual employee | |
| 11. Items for Action Resulting from Closed Session (if any) | |
| 12. Adjournment | |
| A. Next regularly scheduled meeting is December 10, 2025 at 6:00pm | |