Sitka School District: School Board Meeting

The Sitka School District Board of Education will convene on November 3, 2026, at the Sitka High School Library. The agenda includes recognitions for the boys and girls cross country teams and the SHS Construction Program, as well as reports on food services and federal grants. A significant portion of the meeting is dedicated to the first reading of several board policies, including those regarding employee political activities, personnel records, and travel expenses. The packet provides detailed financial and grant information, including a monthly revenue report showing $3,493,765.83 in year-to-date revenues as of October 30, 2026. The district is managing numerous grants, including a $500,000 Project Achieve grant and a $290,000 SHI High School STEAM grant. The board will also consider approving annual priorities for the district and the board itself. Previous meeting minutes from October 7 and October 16, 2026, are included, documenting the board's recent reorganization and the extension of Superintendent Dr. Deidre Jenson's contract through June 30, 2029. The district also reported a total enrollment of 1,019 students.