Board discusses focus groups and community forums; tribal governments and bargaining units emphasized

Jan 17, 2026

Board members weighed which community groups should meet finalists, debating dedicated slots for tribal governments, negotiated bargaining-unit leadership (KEA, KLO), PTA/PTO and community leaders; the board favored including tribal representatives and negotiated-unit leadership while ensuring PTA and parent outreach.

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Board members spent substantial time on Jan. 17 debating the makeup of focus groups and community forums planned for finalist visits. Suggestions included separate tribal-government groups, community-leaders groups, PTA/PTO parents, students, faculty and leadership from negotiated employee groups such as KEA and KLO.

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