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An administrator told the committee the district’s practice is to charge the depreciated value of an asset rather than full replacement cost. As an example the administrator said, “if, for instance, they broke a computer and it was 6 years old, then we wouldn't we don't charge them a replacement cost. We charge them the 6 year depreciated value of that particular asset.” The administrator said the ASB-proposed language to “recharge the replacement value” does not reflect current practice and may be inconsistent with established depreciation rules.

Committee members expressed concern about language that might obligate families to pay full replacement costs and asked administration to reassess the wording and return the item for further governance review. The committee scheduled the regulation for a December governance meeting to revisit the issue and consider revised language that more closely matches practice and the district’s ability to collect payments.

Action and next steps: administration will draft language that reflects the district’s current practice (charging depreciated value where appropriate), consider whether parental financial hardship or de minimis thresholds should be specified, and return the item to governance in December.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","9/25 ASD School Board Governance Committee","oneSentenceSummary","Governance members discussed suggested regulatory language that would charge replacement cost for lost/damaged items; administrators said current practice charges depreciated value and asked for more time to align wording; item scheduled for December governance review.","taxTitle","Anchorage School District, School Districts, Alaska","taxId",12911,"location","Alaska","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":77,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":78,"_41":79,"_43":80,"_45":81,"_47":82,"_49":83,"_51":84,"_53":85,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":86,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":87,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},5973254,"Committee asks legal review of board authority in dismissal and suspension cases",208,1444000,1652000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5853037-212c899c472dc238fe77754f9d89f250&start=1444&end=1652","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5853037-212c899c472dc238fe77754f9d89f250/thumbnail_1444000.jpg","/articles/5973254/Alaska/Committee-asks-legal-review-of-board-authority-in-dismissal-and-suspension-cases","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/5973254-4f765da1833386c93513001c260bad36/orig.mp4?Expires=1771154241&Signature=md6PTQN~dOV8TbjsAdNbzG5YPZdxqt7eVOWyj1cvOOInsBi67vuz7Pkpm7H953ygEEetTwFTG5dBsn5rhGpygCtjYNb2wRJNPizRscJO-Ub8IF0aLhszyurRUfgX2OaujUVRRqvaRzvxBFo~Hhk0X9MwhgOPk7ZDTJzUVqadMdeRO6k9h3oK3il-YE6Ov1eIJ4XViFaRI9gJV4lM27q8U4XrZk0Jwj5YqvQOhsoPpgVBFB283TBWdN~a-z0DmquDLHUTuNQMxtgCEkWBSMZTnzVi95wdNDz9FjT3jH5S9KDd0IJDWn80BZdbMhoX-H1ixpQGH-TC3NxtEnTvP1~m8Q__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","During policy review on Sept. 25 the governance committee identified language in the dismissal/suspension policy that states personnel actions (suspensions, demotions, reductions in pay/step) may be affirmed, modified or revoked. Several board members questioned whether that language overstates the board’s authority under state law or conflicts with collective-bargaining agreements.

A committee member said the policy’s wording “seems kind of confusing” and asked administration to determine from a legal standpoint what authority the board actually has to modify or revoke personnel actions for employees who are not covered by contracts. An administrator suggested the item may be a notification requirement (board report) rather than an authority to unilaterally reverse employment actions.

Action and next steps: administration will review legal authority and applicable contractual provisions, determine whether policy language should be revised for compliance, and return recommendations to the governance committee at a future meeting.","Committee members questioned whether the board’s policy language gives it authority to modify or revoke personnel actions (suspensions, demotions, pay reductions) and asked administration to review legal constraints and return with recommendations.",{"_33":89,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":90,"_41":91,"_43":92,"_45":93,"_47":94,"_49":95,"_51":96,"_53":97,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":98,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":99,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},5973258,"Committee directs admin to craft language allowing limited rescission of resignations",163,1068000,1231000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5853037-212c899c472dc238fe77754f9d89f250&start=1068&end=1231","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5853037-212c899c472dc238fe77754f9d89f250/thumbnail_1068000.jpg","/articles/5973258/Alaska/Committee-directs-admin-to-craft-language-allowing-limited-rescission-of-resignations","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/5973258-70b9856f06d3df028966b60a625cf92a/orig.mp4?Expires=1771154241&Signature=lVXXpZOJnoDV4BNpSLTg1YTRl4thAZzXJc1GwprwPtQ6Ve06kgYVJE62r9yBe4qI7t0yKKN-OcZ44BBFVgkt85j~rGOm1qNlW-RpXHjiuUcenv9NTw-7LqH1EAryBQ6T93d6cWONYLX-ykQmJxKhxbe25Zn9OIEqmCk32mReSFGzRdlxBpuLlf41EhX5khk9qczSmJWcTuFH9OBN39x59U6K0ty5GBZ8s02UjC8G0hZVU3yhaiQr7VeXFPk3AWE6cM---tfIa619-ciWk9MJX4O1EV03SR4KrXJ6XvbUI1wrjdne11foJrcnX2zVA5dbR5lekFoIMHhUnJwgKvDI4A__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The governance committee on Sept. 25 reviewed policy language that currently states a resignation “presented to and accepted by the superintendent or designated may not be withdrawn by the employee.” Administrators told the committee that current practice sometimes allows employees to rescind resignations on a limited, space-available basis and recommended aligning policy with practice.

A staff member described situations in which an employee changed their mind within months of resigning and the district permitted a rescission when the position had not been staffed or otherwise changed. The staff member suggested the policy’s absolute prohibition is out of alignment with practice and asked whether the committee wanted to remove the line or add qualifying management-approval language.

Several board members said they valued the district’s ability to control staffing and to deny a late rescission when recruitment or staffing had already proceeded. One board member proposed retaining the prohibition but adding the qualifier “without the superintendent’s or designee’s approval.” After discussion the committee agreed administration would draft a brief qualifying sentence to permit rescission where the superintendent or designee approves it on a limited, space-available basis.

Action and next steps: administration will draft revised language, share it with the governance chair and Member Holloman, and — if minor — forward it directly to the full-board agenda for adoption.","Committee discussed a board policy provision that states resignations accepted by superintendent may not be withdrawn; administrators will draft language allowing rescission on a limited, management-approved basis and forward it to the full board.",{"_33":101,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":102,"_41":103,"_43":104,"_45":105,"_47":106,"_49":107,"_51":108,"_53":109,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":110,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":111,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},5973261,"Committee asks administration to tighten employee complaint procedure for supervisor-level grievances",490,2996000,3486000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5853037-212c899c472dc238fe77754f9d89f250&start=2996&end=3486","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5853037-212c899c472dc238fe77754f9d89f250/thumbnail_2996000.jpg","/articles/5973261/Alaska/Committee-asks-administration-to-tighten-employee-complaint-procedure-for-supervisor-level-grievances","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/5973261-9b9061b0b6e520bdc658cc0d0779323a/orig.mp4?Expires=1771154241&Signature=L6S9ZBZkK~Z7lnQ7Vm9ktHQw~ESUFVOdBFDyqpNB~-uBJfhpLkEr0bnPwQiTWtR5M0o8vBk1uuuj-Akv6MFfCGuaeE451yxKmdHmCJiGe5DkGzECzEAfdFhhzlxpwOXp8SV7psDqJL4GTyKnayZ9NtUc-N2t8T6Z6rpJPA8cz1ABKOKwd16lpIVCukVoRr-SoJrJhbE7w65ypaZLbRejMCUn9zJvmMC-DZ1qfu~OP4RfVTmYq4Ps3RimYxZ4DxWeLwSY7XkaqGfbPAw5rTQcVtvshxa0e7isxGqVmNgJtgjQ25aBaW8luMdxsD836Wy-o6rOmVQP~SmTbuQLP8jRTA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The ASD School Board Governance Committee on Sept. 25 reviewed a proposed administrative regulation (AR 4119/4219/4319) that lays out the process for employees to file complaints against their direct supervisors. The committee asked administrators to clarify permitted filing channels, confidentiality safeguards and the district’s commitment to provide follow-up to complainants.

A staff presenter explained the AR’s intent: when an employee files a complaint against a direct supervisor it would go to that supervisor’s supervisor, and for chief-level complaints, to the superintendent’s office; if employees are unsure who to contact, the presenter said, the EEO office in the superintendent’s office would provide guidance. The presenter said, “Typically, what is always said and what's said in our student handbooks is that if they can't work it out with, it starts at the lowest level.”

Board members and administration discussed best practices that allow employees to report to any supervisor in the chain of command or directly to human resources, rather than strictly following the chain. Committee members also emphasized that complaints sometimes circulate publicly before an investigation, which can unfairly damage reputations. A member of the committee said confidentiality and a clear response timeline are essential; administrators confirmed the district’s planned complaints dashboard will log, route and track responses electronically.

Action and next steps: the committee directed administration to revise the AR to (1) allow reporting to “the supervisor’s supervisor or anybody above the supervisor in the chain of command” or to HR/EEO, (2) specify what follow-up or response the complainant will receive, and (3) reference confidentiality procedures. Administration will return a revised AR to the governance committee next month.","The governance committee reviewed a proposed administrative regulation describing how employees file complaints about direct supervisors, asked for clearer chain-of-command language and a requirement that complainants receive follow-up; administration will revise and return next month.",{"_33":113,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":114,"_41":115,"_43":116,"_45":104,"_47":117,"_49":118,"_51":119,"_53":120,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":121,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":122,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},5973266,"Governance committee backs annual reset of choice-program waitlists, tighter lottery oversight",833,2163000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5853037-212c899c472dc238fe77754f9d89f250&start=2163&end=2996","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5853037-212c899c472dc238fe77754f9d89f250/thumbnail_2163000.jpg","/articles/5973266/Alaska/Governance-committee-backs-annual-reset-of-choice-program-waitlists-tighter-lottery-oversight","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/5973266-e8be2ce55367569447d36f3ab27ab11c/orig.mp4?Expires=1771154241&Signature=mrNRa~Mv~4oWHw8v0xBq2qMjXKBS1T3Ukw-tYJ8k0QapuIs9Y-4K9VAMFe59SSdsaQH-wzbNrhHAdtOzqK9GHSJriri6njnXE63czpGuQnckdkmuqd9~tsgqSSQLUq3R1AR2d-Tv~Ft8vZtHy0B70pzz410QUQzoBK7CvJXqWthu28w-POAAOU6AGKNsUteFnEzdjxD-p~tGGOlFdoZFtyJ1H146~LRi6Uo5LMbKGqvI3KTNj-XEpA5vEpnQjV3VrVN-i4BKacZxHtePEdARtC2ZGSGUIX59AedutBzI7cwmDDRTFOsog01rWBFgKlFoKOwGcKLGPh94c-Vse2xSgA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The ASD School Board Governance Committee on Sept. 25 reviewed an administrative regulation that would reset school choice lottery waitlists each year and tighten monitoring of lottery practices, and asked administration to return with a revised draft next month. Robin Harris, senior director of Choice Schools, told the committee the change is timed to the district’s migration to a new lottery system called Scribbles and is intended to improve fairness for families.

Harris said, “So, this revised AR just refreshes our lottery each year so that families have equal access.” The regulation would also prohibit prescreening or preinterviewing students before a lottery and would require centralized monitoring by Harris’s office, including principal attestations and contact logs to support audits.

The committee’s interest in the change comes after administrators reported some schools maintain multi-year waitlists — in a few cases “at length of 200 students” — that can persist when the district’s old system rolls over names each year. Harris said wiping waitlists at the end of each school year and requiring families to reapply would reduce carryover that, she said, “erode[s] a little bit of trust” and limit equitable access.

Committee members also asked that the AR explicitly require the district to provide the board with the annual lottery-monitoring report. Harris agreed the report could be produced on a calendar-year schedule tied to the lottery opening, noting the district’s timing would likely put the final report in January. She said the centralized report would summarize lottery trends, compliance and needed improvements and could be made public.

Board members raised operational questions about space and staffing that constrain how many students a program can admit even when demand is high. A committee member noted that some schools have limited classroom availability — citing Polaris as having “1 classroom availability at this point” — and warned that adding seats in a single year can create cascading capacity pressures in subsequent years.

Action and next steps: the committee asked administration to finalize wording, include the annual-report commitment, and bring the revised AR back to the governance committee next month for review before it goes to a full-board agenda.","The ASD governance committee reviewed a proposed administrative regulation to reset school choice waitlists annually, bar prescreening of applicants, adopt a centralized monitoring process and provide an annual lottery report to the board; administrators will return with a revised regulation next month.","actionData","errors"]

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