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.

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.

Rationale:

BG #25-419 - Innovation Lab:

 Innovation Lab work has been progressing well. Everything, except casework, should be finished by the end of the month.

Your current contingency for BG# 25-419 is $3,148.55.

Facilities Evaluation:

The roof core samples have been postponed due to current weather conditions, but a roof report will be assembled after we have that data.

I have a report on mechanical, electrical and plumbing systems, which I will share with you tonight, but it is long and technical. I recommend scheduling a work session just the discuss the system evaluation.

Rationale:

This should serve as notification to the Board that the Asbestos Management Plan (AMP) for the Anchorage Independent School District was updated in December 2020.  

Also, we are required, as a part of our plan, to notify staff and community of the availability of the plan, to complete semi-annual reviews of the building, and to complete annual housekeeping staff training. Staff was last trained in May, 2025. Staff and parents will be provided appropriate notification in the upcoming District Newsletter (Blue) A copy of our 2020 plan is available for review at the Anchorage Independent School District administration office. 

Subsequent to the 2023 AHERA Asbestos Reinspection and Management Plan conducted by Environmental Health Management on December 8, 2023, the following Surveillance reports were completed and attached hereto:

• May 8, 2024
• December 31, 2024
• May 16, 2025
• December 5, 2025

These inspections are performed every 6 months while the reinspection by outside experts are required every three years. 

6 Months Asbestos Review

On tonight's agenda, I am excited to present our strategic plan and our CSIP/CDIP for board approval.  We've also added the LifeTouch contract for your approval.  It is my understanding that this contract has not been run through for board approval in the past, but the account is in our name.  We would like board approval for this contract so we can move forward.

I also look forward to the formal approval of our Advance Coursework Plan/Policy as well as listening to our school report on Kentucky's Summative Assessment results.  

See attachment for activities related to Superintendent Leadership Standards.

Additionally, each month, I want to focus on a particular standard.  Tonight, I want to share about cultural leadership.  School and district culture is one of the most important standards an administrator can focus.  Our culture affects everything we do.  The conversations I'm having during recent rounding sessions are enlightening and allow me to better understand the current status of our culture.  As of today, I've met with 14 employees and have 13 more sessions scheduled before the holiday break.  I have additional openings the next week and will try to get 7-10 more sessions completed.  I'll finish the rest upon our return in January.  I'm asking how we can improve the student experience, what do they dream for our school in 5 years--where wile be?  I'm also asking what I can do to be a better leader and support them in this work.  Last, I ask who helps them thrive.  The app will then generate an opportunity for me to send that someone an email to recognize them.  

Ultimately, improving our culture is not necessarily about the activities I've listed under the standard.  Yes, those things contribute to our culture of excellence.  Improving our culture is about listening, being responsive, and honoring our past while building our future.  I believe you have the leadership in place to move the needle and I'm looking forward to how our strategic plan will keep us focused on the work we need to do to support our desire for EXCELLENCE in all things.

No new or pending Open Requests since last meeting. 

APS Principal Report

CDIP/CSIP

After School Care Update

2025 Property Tax Update

Real Property - 667 parcels have paid and took advantage of the 2% Discount - Total amount paid as of 12/09/2025 $5,298,868.48

Current amount of Face Value Due - $491,434.99

Tangible Property - 31 parcels have paid and took advantage of the 2% Discount - Total amount paid as of 12/09/2025 $15,522.20

Current amount of Face Value Due - $16,829.69

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.

11/24/2025 Special Called Meeting Minutes

Please approve the draft APS Strategic Plan for content.

As we move through the process, we'll focus on graphics and an internal scorecard in January 2026.

Draft Strategic Plan

Rationale:

BG #24-317 Anchorage Ind Auditorium Renovation
BP1 – Stage - Completed
BP2 – Lighting - Completed
BP3 – Sound – Processing BG4
BP4 – General Renovation - Completed

American Sound has completed their work in the auditorium. Please find attached the BG-4 for project closeout for this project. This will require a Board Action and signatures before it is filed at KDE.

Your current contingency for BG# 24-317 is $34,396.82.

Recommendation
Approve filing of BG-4 with KDE to close out the American Sound contract for the auditorium sound work at Anchorage Independent - BG #24-317.