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Southeast Island School District board urges Legislature to restore FY2026 funding, approves modular housing purchase
Summary
At a July 23, 2025 special meeting, the Southeast Island School District Board of Education unanimously approved two resolutions: one urging the Alaska Legislature to override vetoes and restore FY2026 education funding, and another authorizing purchase of modular housing units using AHFC Rural Professional Housing Grant funds.
Southeast Island School District Board President Tony Lovell presided over a special meeting held via Zoom on July 23, 2025, where the board unanimously approved two resolutions affecting district finances and housing.
The board voted 5-0 to approve Resolution 2026-01, moved by board member Ben Blair, urging the Alaska Legislature to override the governor’s vetoes and restore full Fiscal Year 2026 education funding. The motion was seconded and carried unanimously. The minutes record no debate on the resolution and no public comment was offered.
In a separate vote, the board approved Resolution 2026-02, also moved by Ben Blair, authorizing the purchase of modular housing units using AHFC Rural Professional Housing Grant funds. That motion passed 5-0. After the vote, Superintendent Morrison shared a communication plan with the board as a discussion item; the minutes note the plan but do not provide further details.
Board business began with the board reviewing and reaffirming the district’s Vision, Mission and Goals, and the meeting agenda was approved by unanimous vote. No public comments were offered during either public comment period recorded in the minutes.
During board comments near the end of the meeting, Ben Blair mentioned Culture Camp in Kasaan scheduled for Aug. 8–12 and Brightways training. Clerk Molly Kimzey raised the topic of announcing school board meetings on the radio. President Tony Lovell thanked an individual identified as Rod and commented regarding Edna Bay.
The board adjourned at 11:01 AM after a unanimous motion to adjourn. The meeting minutes and audit metadata indicate the document was later e-signed by Clerk Molly Kimzey and Board President Anthony Lovell on Aug. 21, 2025.
