AASB 2026 Resolutions
August 1, 2025
Re: Call for Resolutions (Response due by Oct. 15, 2025)
AASB is soliciting resolutions, resolution amendments and comments from local school boards for consideration at the 2025 Annual Conference on Nov. 13 – 16 at the Egan Convention Center in Anchorage. These resolutions guide our association for the coming year. They also guide our advocacy and positions during the upcoming legislative session.
We encourage each school board to carefully review the resolutions packet. It is essential that our resolutions adequately address the issues facing school boards and public education across Alaska. As you review the materials, please consider the challenges confronting your district—as well as those that may affect other districts statewide.
The following reference documents may be viewed online or downloaded:
At their July 2025 meeting, the AASB Board of Directors reviewed the current resolutions scheduled to sunset, and considered proposed revisions to existing resolutions and newly proposed resolutions. The Board recommends continuation of all resolutions scheduled to sunset in 2025. The Board further recommends the consolidation of two resolutions, substantial revisions to another, and the approval of two newly proposed resolutions. The Board’s recommendations are noted in the Where We Stand document for consideration by the membership.
Without a resolution, AASB cannot take a position if approached by the legislature or other parties. As school districts review the resolutions and consider any suggested new resolutions or amendments to current ones, AASB recommends that districts consider if there are any topics that are not currently covered by any AASB resolutions.
To comment on or suggest changes to the resolutions, AASB requests that your board schedule time to discuss the resolutions at a regular meeting and vote by official board action. According to AASB bylaws, the deadline for the AASB office to receive your comments and proposals is Wednesday, October 15, 2025.
We require all submissions of comments, new resolutions, or amended resolutions be submitted digitally via Google form by October 15, 2025. To submit a comment, new resolution, or amendment, click the button below:
All resolutions received will be compiled, and a complete set of resolutions that includes proposals from districts will be sent back to member districts by October 25, 2025. If you have any questions regarding the resolutions, please email Katie Oliver or call 907-463-1666.
Upcoming Webinar:
A Review of the Resolutions Process
An informational webinar on the AASB resolutions process will be held on Wednesday, August 27 at Noon. In this webinar, we will walk through each step of the process and answer common questions. Whether you’re new to resolutions or looking for a refresher, you’ll gain the clarity and confidence to engage effectively. Join us to explore how your board can shape AASB’s advocacy and policy direction.
Thank you for your board’s continued commitment to providing every student with an excellent education, every day! We look forward to receiving your comments, amendments, and resolutions.
Sincerely,
Julia Phelan, Resolutions Committee Chair