At this time, I am not recommending a change to our benefits based on employee feedback. 

Currently 22 employees have responded with the following percentages:

• 22.7% Prefer a 30k life and $500 employee contribution
• 4.5% Prefer a 1x Annual Salary Benefit and $400 employee contribution
• 13.6% Prefer 44k divided among all eligible employees $571 for 77 employees
• 59.1% Prefer to keep current programs - long term disability and group life 1.5x salary

Rationale:

Anchorage Independent School District Policy 09.36 requires that the Board of Education specifically authorize the use of common carrier service for field trip transportation on a case-by-case basis.  This is in compliance with 702 KAR 5:060.  

Common Carrier transportation is defined as any form of transportation other than privately owned vehicles or school buses.  Common Carriers must be chartered and licensed by the Interstate Commerce Commission.  Some examples of these are the following:

• Greyhound
• TARC
• Trailways
• Trains
• River boats (Belle of Louisville)
• All commercial airlines (Delta, Southwest, etc.)
• All privately owned, coach-type buses and limousines
• Rented vans (rate 10 passengers or less)

Recommendation:

I recommend that the Board approve the use of Common Carriers for the following school field trip:

Rationale:

Students approached AD Arney with the idea of having a fundraiser Lacrosse Game, 8th grade Girls vs. 8th grade Boys and 100% of all proceeds will be donated to the Kentucky Humane Society. The students have planned this event themselves with AD Arney's guidance and they selected the charity to donate the funds. 100% of the funds will be donated to the charity and there will be no cost to the District.  

Donations of money will be accepted between the dates of 5/18/2026-05/26/2026 and goods can be donated at the Lacrosse Game only scheduled on 05/22/26 at 1pm with Ms. Wallingford's permission to happen during the school day. The game will be played based on girl's rules. 

AD Arney has been incredibly impressed and proud of the students' initiative to create this event for this worthy cause. 

Recommendation:

Approve District Wide Fundraiser 8th Grade Boys vs. Girls Lacrosse Game with proceeds being donated to Kentucky Humane Society.

Rationale:

Annual contract for Infinite Campus OLR Prime for SY 2026-2027. Attached is document which shows that $7,500 is the minimum charge for this service, regardless of district size. SY 2026-2027 will be the first school year where KDE will not supplement the cost for school districts. 

Attached is document from Infinite Campus that describes the differences between OLR-Prime and the standard OLR. Price comparison is $7,500 for OLR Prime and $500 for Standard OLR. 

The Anchorage Independent School District has reviewed the features and functionality of both the standard Infinite Campus Online Registration (OLR) module and the enhanced OLR Prime. Below is a comparison highlighting the key differences between the two platforms, to inform consideration of future needs and priorities.

This will be paid from 0011029 Attendance Services Object Code 0591

1. User Interface and Experience

• Standard OLR: Functional but dated interface; not fully optimized for mobile devices. Some users find the process less intuitive, especially on smartphones and tablets.

• OLR Prime: Redesigned, mobile-friendly interface with improved navigation. Offers a more user-friendly and streamlined experience for families registering students.

2. Administrative Efficiency

• Standard OLR: Requires more manual data checks and follow-ups due to limited logic and customization. Less flexibility in controlling how and when certain fields appear.

• OLR Prime: Provides enhanced conditional logic, customizable field visibility, and better error prevention tools—helping reduce manual intervention and increasing data accuracy.

3. Document Uploads and Signatures

• Standard OLR: Limited support for uploading documents and collecting digital signatures. Often requires separate processes or follow-up for required paperwork.

• OLR Prime: Built-in functionality for uploading documents and capturing digital signatures during registration, reducing paper handling and increasing compliance.

4. Tracking and Reporting

• Standard OLR: Basic tools for tracking application status and generating reports. May require additional effort to monitor incomplete registrations.

• OLR Prime: Enhanced real-time tracking and reporting tools make it easier to manage submissions, follow up with families, and generate actionable data.

5. Flexibility and Customization

• Standard OLR: More limited customization options in terms of logic flows, language support, and dynamic content.

• OLR Prime: Offers greater customization options, including tailored registration paths for different student groups and more adaptable communication tools.

6. Long-Term Support and Development

• Standard OLR: Continues to be supported but is no longer the focus of major new feature development.

• OLR Prime: Actively enhanced by Infinite Campus, positioning it as the long-term solution for online registration needs.

Few notes:

• 2026-27 enrollment has already begun on the OLR prime program
• Switching to a more manual method would cause parents to have to go to multiple sites and email or even possibly bring in documents to complete enrollment. 
• Employee manual work on front and back end - open possibility to human error on both enrollment and uploading
• Google would not have same security protection when requiring sensitive information to be transmitted
• This extra step on back end would shift responsibility from the parents to the school/district
• As part of our strategic plan, we want more streamlined processes and this is not in alignment with that goal. 

Recommendation:

Approve contract for SY 2026-2027 in the amount of $7,500.

Rationale:

Linked contracts contain essentially the same information as in previous years; however, they are presented in a different format. The cover letter includes specific details such as salary, grade, and step. While the contract language meets all legal requirements, the cover letter allows for a more efficient and comprehensive communication of the required employee notifications.

Individual Classified Hourly Non-Returning Contract

Individual Classified Hourly Renewable 4+ Years Contract

Individual Certified Limited Contract

Individual Certified Continuing Contract

Recommendation:

Approve contract formats as presented going forward with the 2026-2027 school year. 

Facility Matrix

 Rationale:

Facility Fee Schedule - Draft

Recommendation:

Approve facility usage fees as presented. 

Rationale:

Below are fees to participate in APS Sports and Activities

Sports Game Admission - no change from last year

• 2026-27 Gate Fees for grades 3-8 - $5 per adult; Students no charge
• No fees for grades K-2
• 2026-27 Annual Sports Pass - $50 per adult - this allows entrance to all home games (field & gym) but does not include admission to tournament games. 

Recommendation:

Approve Sports and Activity Fees as presented

Rationale:

Recommendation:

Approved Technology Fees as presented