Survey: What do you think about class sizes and school program offerings?

Parents, staff, and community members, please provide your personal opinions and input about educational and resource needs in the diverse KPBSD through completing this anonymous online survey, open through the month of September.

Southern peninsula community meetings

School start and end times will change in southern peninsula schools served by bus transportation in August, 2017. In order to inform and gather input, parents, KPBSD staff, students, and community members attended community meeting in September. Discussion centers around the necessary adjustments to school start and end times, modification of bus schedules, and additional implications because of these changes. If you have comments, or questions, please use this online Public Comment link or email Mr. Hayman at DHayman@KPBSD.k12.ak.us.

KPBSD accepting Board of Education applicationsApplications are being accepted for the District 8 (Homer) school board vacancy and will be reviewed September 27, 2016.

Applicants must be at least 18 years of age, a qualified voter of the State of Alaska, and a resident of the Kenai Peninsula and District 8 (Homer) for 180 days. Appointment will begin October 3, 2016. Read about the role and responsibilities of board members, then apply. Questions? Contact Debbie Tressler, 907-714-8836.

Time to Volunteer?

Are you interested in health and wellness, or sports and cocurricular activities? Indian education? The school calendar? Time in KPBSD schools? Consider volunteering for a KPBSD committee – several opportunities are open:

• Kenai Peninsula School Activities Association (KPSAA) committee – respond by October 26, 2016
• KPBSD district Calendar Committee – respond by October 3, 3016

Need more information about committees?: click here for details

Volunteer in a KPBSD School KPBSD appreciates our volunteers who make a difference every day in our schools! Every volunteer must complete a background check, which takes about a week to complete. New and returning volunteers: begin your confidential, online application by clicking Volunteer in a KPBSD school.

KPBSD Mobile App

Free, the KPBSD app provides you direct access to the district's most sought after information in the most convenient format—your mobile device. You can find Kenai Peninsula Borough SD in the app store. Get it now. Tip: Watch this video to learn how to personalize your app by subscribing to specific KPBSD schools for calendar events, PowerSchool, more!

Key CommunicatorsKPBSD Key Communicators help people in their local communities learn more about KPBSD, while also assisting the school district to learn and understand more about what people in our schools and community think, feel, and know.

School Safety Closure or Delay Start informationParents and guardians, school safety is a top priority in the KPBSD. It's important for you to know what to do before, during, and after a school emergency, weather related delay start, or school closure. Learn more here.

Collective BargainingReview the September 7, 2016, Tentative Agreement at "School District Collective Bargaining."

Apply Now!Review open positions, apply online and visit our employment web pages with helpful information.

The Alaska State LegislatureVisit the KPBSD and the Legislature webpage, and follow the Alaska State Legislature to track bills, locate and contact your legislators, and access committee information.

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The mission of the Kenai Peninsula Borough School District is to develop productive, responsible citizens who are prepared to be successful in a dynamic world.