KPBSD Board of Education: Work Sessions

The Kenai Peninsula Borough School District (KPBSD) Board of Education has scheduled a work session for November 16, 2026, at 6:00 PM. The session is dedicated to board development and will be facilitated by Pete Hoepfner, the Board Development Coordinator for the Association of Alaska School Boards. The agenda focuses on enhancing board operations and governance. Key topics include a review of meeting etiquette and the application of Robert's Rules of Order, specifically covering motions, committee referrals, points of information, points of order, and calling the question. Additionally, the session will address board member roles, responsibilities, and participation during meetings. A significant portion of the work session is dedicated to an Open Meetings Act refresher, covering legal requirements regarding serial meetings, reasonable notice, complex agenda items, and the process for amending agendas. The session will also explore the foundational aspects of the relationship between the Board and the Superintendent.