KPBSD District Stories

KPBSD Graduate Inspiration: Scott Davis, Kenai Central High School #ClassOf1977

Posted by on February 28, 2019 at 4:49 pm

KPBSD Inspiration, Scott Davis, Kenai Central High School Class of 1977 Currently the president and owner of Davis Block Company, Scott purchased part of the company he owns and runs in 1978, right out of high school. Davis says, “When I graduated from high school I was ready to make a living immediately, and I […]

How to contact your state legislators

Posted by on February 28, 2019 at 1:20 pm

information: Public opportunity to testify to the Senate State Affairs committee on Tuesday, March 5, 2019 and Thursday, March 7, 2019, starting at 6:00 PM, about SB24 and SB23, both related to the PFD. To balance the FY20 state budget, the Governor has proposed the State of Alaska cut $20.9 million in funding to Kenai […]

KPBSD Graduate Inspirations: The Class of 2018

Posted by on February 20, 2019 at 10:00 pm

Discover the diversity in the KPBSD Class of 2018! The hyperlink at the end of each synopsis will take you to a longer story version about each of these KPBSD high school graduates, who are changing our communities and the world. #AKlearns Rachel Davidson, Connections Homeschool How many students graduate twice in three weeks? Rachel […]

KPBSD February Community Budget Meetings

Posted by on February 20, 2019 at 6:11 pm

View the Presentation: FY20 Budget Powerpoint: February 2019   PDF: Proposed State cuts to FY20 education funding and the KPBSD PDF: Kenai Peninsula legislators   Tweet This Post

KPBSD Inspiration, Stephanie Queen, Kenai Central High School #ClassOf2000

Posted by on February 6, 2019 at 5:36 pm

KPBSD Inspiration, Stephanie (Arbelovsky) Queen, Kenai Central High School Class of 2000, Soldotna City Manager “Use your energy and talents to make our community better. One of the best things about living in a small community is the chance to make a real difference, and to be supported by a close-knit community around you. Take […]

KPBSD Health Care Plan Information

Posted by on February 5, 2019 at 7:10 pm

The Kenai Peninsula Borough School District (KPBSD) provides health insurance to its employees through a self-insured model with two options: Traditional Plan or a High Deductible Plan (HDHP). Each plan’s total costs for medical, dental, and vision claims, along with administrative and stop loss expenses, are split between the District and the plan participants according […]

KPBSD Inspiration: Paul Ostrander, Soldotna High School #ClassOf1986

Posted by on January 30, 2019 at 3:11 pm

KPBSD Inspiration, Paul Ostrander, Soldotna High School Class of 1986, Kenai City Manager “Fight against the part of you that questions your potential. Your self-doubt is the single biggest hurdle to your success in life. Belief in yourself will lead to others believing in you.” –Paul Ostrander, Soldotna High School Class of 1986   Ostrander […]

Governor Michael J. Dunleavy requests repeal of 11.5 teachers in KPBSD

Posted by on January 28, 2019 at 6:02 pm

Today, January 28, 2019, legislation was introduced that would repeal a 2018-2019 appropriation of $20 million to K-12 public education in Alaska. Assistant Superintendent Jones emailed this letter to our Kenai Peninsula Senators Micciche and Stevens late today. This is how these already appropriated funds of $1.4 million were allocated in the Kenai Peninsula Borough […]

KPBSD Inspiration, Katie Koester, Homer High School #ClassOf1998

Posted by on January 22, 2019 at 4:50 pm

KPBSD Inspiration, Katie Koester, Homer High School Class of 1998 “There are people in our lives who will believe in us more than we believe in ourselves. By listening to their words and trusting their encouragement, we can be pushed out of our comfort zone to accomplish more than we ever thought possible.” –Katie Koester, […]

Three cities, three decades, three leaders: KPSBD graduate #inspirations

Posted by on January 16, 2019 at 5:58 pm

Good things come in threes, and on the Kenai Peninsula, this week the Kenai Peninsula Borough School District celebrates and introduces you to three graduates who now manage three of the largest cities in the Borough spanning 25,600 square miles. Meet Katie Koester [Homer High School Class of 1998] Homer City Manager Paul Ostrander [Soldotna […]