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Head of the Bay schools are open on normal schedule

August 20, 2019

The Borough call center received questions asking if school is open. YES! Kachemak Selo, Razdolna, and Voznesenka schools are open on a normal schedule, Tuesday, August 20, 2019. Cooper Landing School is the only closed KPBSD school on August 20, 2019. The Caribou Lake Fire is not impacting East End Road. Drivers are asked to […]

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Apple Bus Co. Alert for Tuesday, August 20, 2019

August 20, 2019

8/20/19, 7:15 AM UPDATE: Your child will receive an excused absence if the Sterling Highway closure affects the ability of your child to attend school today, August 20, 2019. Any additional traffic on the highway impacts fire traffic.   original post: Apple Bus Co. Alert for Tuesday, August 20, 2019: Traffic is backed up on […]

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information: Caribou Lake Fire, 8/19/19, 8:00 PM

August 19, 2019

The school district contacted family and staff contacts in PowerSchool associated with Kachemak-Selo, Razdolna, and Voznesenka schools with this message, on Monday evening: The school district is contacting you with this important information about the Caribou Lake Fire at the request of the Borough Office of Emergency Management KPB Alerts information, 8/19/19 8:00 pm The […]

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KPBSD and #SwanLakeFire #NorthForkFire Update: August 19, 2019, 5:00 PM

August 19, 2019

August 19, 2019: 5:00 PM Kenai Peninsula Borough School District schools and the Swan Lake Fire & North Fork Fire All KPBSD schools will open on Tuesday, August 20, 2019, with the exception of Cooper Landing School. Outdoor recess and physical activity may be modified based on the Air Quality Index. Cooper Landing School will be […]

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KPBSD and Swan Lake Fire Update: August 18, 2019, 7:45 PM

August 18, 2019

August 18, 2019, 7:45 PM Kenai Peninsula Borough School District schools and Swan Lake Fire Cooper Landing School: KPBSD will make a determination on Monday afternoon based on fire activity and recommendations from OEM if Cooper Landing School will open on Tuesday or postpone the first day of school. This decision and announcement will be […]

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News Release: August 15, 2019, Collective Bargaining Update

August 15, 2019

Soldotna, August 15, 2019—The school district met with the Kenai Peninsula Education Association (KPEA) and Kenai Peninsula Education Support Association (KPESA) for several hours on Tuesday, August 13, 2019, for collective bargaining. A tentative agreement was not reached. On August 13, 2019, the District proposed increasing its portion of the cap contribution to the employee […]

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KPBSD proposals to KPEA and KPESA, August 13, 2019

August 13, 2019

Kenai Peninsula Borough School District (KPBSD) proposals to the Kenai Peninsula Education Association (KPEA) and Kenai Peninsula Educations Support Association (KPESA) provided during bargaining on Tuesday, August 13, 2019.   PDF: August 13, 2019 Package Proposal to KPEA and KPESA   handout at bargaining: KPEA and KPESA 5-13-19 4:30 p.m. proposal to KPBSD – district analysis of […]

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What will happen if there is a strike in the Kenai Peninsula Borough School District?

August 7, 2019

Kenai Peninsula Borough School District News Release What will happen if there is a strike in the Kenai Peninsula Borough School District? Soldotna, August 7, 2019—The school district is hopeful that a tentative agreement will be reached when collective bargaining resumes with the Kenai Peninsula Education Association (KPEA) and Kenai Peninsula Education Support Association (KPESA) […]

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August Board of Education Public Involvement Opportunities

July 31, 2019

10:30 a.m. Special Meeting: Executive Session-Negotiations The public is welcome observe and learn during committee meetings and work sessions, but all public testimony is reserved for the 6:00 PM Board of Education meeting. Committee Meetings-Redoubt Conference Room 12:30 p.m. Information Committee 1:30 p.m. Charter School Committee 2:30 p.m. Board Policy Committee   Worksessions-Assembly Chambers 3:30 […]

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National School Lunch Program in KPBSD Schools

July 30, 2019

Soldotna, July 30, 2019—The Kenai Peninsula Borough School District (KPBSD) participates in the National School Lunch Program. Applications for free and reduced meals are currently being accepted. Meals will be available to all children at these schools: Chapman School; Fireweed Academy; Homer High School; Homer Middle School; Kalifornsky Beach Elementary; Kaleidoscope School of Arts and […]

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