December 17, 2024

Answer: In general, any amendments to school board policy—including additions, deletions, or language changes—require formal school board approval. This process is…

November 17, 2024

Answer: An MOU is very different than an MOA. An MOU is a document used to delineate an understanding of…

October 18, 2024

Answer: Alaska state law (AS 14.14.070 Organization of the School Board) and board policy 9120 Officers and Auxiliary Personnel outline…

September 20, 2024

Answer: Yes, you can run for a school board position even if you have a relative employed by the district.…

August 1, 2024

Answer: No, if a motion has been postponed to a definite time, like the next meeting, it should be place…

May 14, 2024

Answer: Following are examples of public comment guidelines from three Alaska school districts: Sitka School District - Persons to be…

April 15, 2024

Answer: If the Superintendent and Board Members are simply meeting to meet and talk through things and get to know…

March 17, 2024

Answer: To reconsider a motion has two steps: According to Robert’s Rules of Order, the motion “to Reconsider” can be…

February 10, 2024

Answer: School Boards have 30 days to fill a vacant seat. In this time, the board must: The person appointed will hold…

December 7, 2023

Answer: The appointed member only holds the seat UNTIL the next election cycle. They can then run as others do to keep…