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Superintendent updates, curriculum public comment deadline and two resolutions approved

Fairbanks North Star Borough School Board · December 3, 2025
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Summary

Superintendent Doctor Minor highlighted curriculum public comment (social studies second draft due Dec. 14), inclement-weather decision times, snow-removal priorities and student achievements; the board also read and entered two resolutions recognizing Disabilities Awareness and Acceptance Month (Jan. 2026) and a week of study for Martin Luther King Jr.

Superintendent Doctor Minor used the Dec. 2 board meeting to update the public on operational matters and community events. Administration reminded families that public comment on the second draft of the district K–12 social studies curriculum is due Dec. 14 and described how to submit feedback online. Minor also reviewed the district’s inclement-weather decision process: if a closure is decided the previous night, families will be notified by 9 p.m.; if decided the morning of, notice will be sent by 5:15 a.m. Snow-removal priorities were clarified: first priority is bus and fire lanes, followed by staff/handicap entrances and sidewalks, then visitor parking and student parking.

Minor recognized West Valley students who earned all-state music honors and underscored the value of community career fairs and partnerships. On curriculum and programming, the superintendent said administration is exploring delivery models for the ELP (gifted) program and a proposed budget may include reinvestment in ELP staffing; he described ongoing, preliminary conversations with ELP teachers and principals.

The board also read two resolutions: Resolution 2026-12 designates January 2026 as Disabilities Awareness and Acceptance Month, endorses training and community partnerships to support inclusive practices, and requests reporting on outcomes; Resolution 2026-13 proclaims the week of Jan. 19, 2026 as a time for classes and service projects to study Martin Luther King Jr.’s life and achievements.

Board members used closing comments to remind the public about community supports during the holidays and to call attention to mental-health resources, including the national 988 crisis line.