1997-08 Increasing Board of Education Board Member RequirementKODIAK ISLAND BOROUGH
ORDINANCE NO. 97 -08
Introduced by: Assemblymembers
Milligan and W. Stevens
Requested by: Assemblymembers
Milligan and W. Stevens
Drafted by: Borough Attorney
Introduced: 06/05/97
Public Hearing: 06/19/97
Amended: 06/19/97
Adopted: 06/19/97
AN ORDINANCE INCREASING THE KODIAK ISLAND BOROUGH
BOARD OF EDUCATION FROM FIVE TO SEVEN MEMBERS AND
AMENDING KODIAK ISLAND BOROUGH CODE OF ORDINANCES
TITLE 2 ADMINISTRATION AND PERSONNEL TO ADD
CHAPTER 2.50 BOARD OF EDUCATION
WHEREAS, the Kodiak Island Borough Board of Education has had five members
since its inception; and
WHEREAS, Alaska Statute 14.12.030 provides that the assembly, as the
governing body of the borough, may by ordinance, concurred in by a majority of
the district school board, provide for a school board of seven members; and
WHEREAS, the economic and cultural diversity of the Kodiak Island Borough has
been expanding in recent years; and
WHEREAS, a seven member board would more accurately represent the economic
and cultural diversity of the Kodiak Island Borough; and
WHEREAS, a seven member board would provide a vehicle for broader community
participation; and
WHEREAS, a seven member board would increase citizen involvement to ensure
that essential educational opportunities are provided to the citizens of the Kodiak
Island Borough;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE ASSEMBLY OF THE KODIAK
ISLAND BOROUGH THAT:
Section 1: Section 2 of this ordinance is of a general and permanent nature and
shall become a part of the Kodiak Island Borough Code of Ordinances.
Kodiak Island Borough, Alaska Ordinance No. 97 -08
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Section 2: Title 2 Administration and Personnel is hereby amended by adding
Chapter 2.50 Board of Education:
Chapter 2.50
BOARD OF EDUCATION
Sections:
2.50.010 Membership.
2.50.020 School board seats.
2.50.030 Vacancies.
2.50.010 Membership. The Kodiak Island Borough school district shall have a school board
of seven (7) members.
2.50.020 School board seats. Each school board member shall be elected at large. The terms
shall be for three (3) years and until a successor takes office.
2.50.030 Vacancies. If a vacancy occurs on the school board, the remaining members shall
within thirty (30) calendar days fill the vacancy. The person selected shall serve until the next
regular election when a successor shall be elected to serve the balance of the term.
Section 3: The two (2) new members of the school board shall be elected at the
October 7, 1997, regular municipal election. One (1) member shall be
elected to a one -year (1) term and one member shall be elected to a
three -year term (3). All terms thereafter shall be for three (3) years.
Section 4: This ordinance is not effective unless it is concurred in by a majority
of the Kodiak Island Borough Board of Education.
ATTEST:
ADOPTED BY THE ASSEMBLY OF THE KODIAK ISLAND BOROUGH
THIS NINETEENTH DAY OF JUNE, 1997
onna F. Smith, CMC /AAE, Borough Clerk
Kodiak Island Borough, Alaska
KODIAK ISLAND BOROUGH
M. Selby, Borough Ma or
Robin Heinrichs, Presiding Officer
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