Board of Education
Welcome
The Kodiak Island Borough School District Board of Education membership consists of five community members, one Coast Guard appointed representative, and one student representative who volunteer their time to lead our district.
The focus of the Board of Education is to ensure that all students in the Kodiak Island Borough School District receive the best education possible. The Board also ensures that the District operates in a fiscally responsible manner.
Board Meetings
Meetings are held in the District Services Conference Room, F140. Seating is limited and will be available on a first-come first-serve basis.
Meeting materials prior to October 2025 can still be found on BoardDocs.
COMMUNITY COMMENTS: Please call 907-486-7599.
For more information, contact Laurie Pardoe, Secretary to the Board of Education, at 907-486-7550 or laurie.pardoe@kibsd.org.
Public Meetings Notice
Superintendent Hire Announcement
The Board of Education is excited to announce that we have chosen Dr. Daniel Brigman for our next Superintendent of the Kodiak Island Borough School District. Upon full consideration of Dr. Brigman's 23 years of experience as a superintendent, the Board is confident...
Board of Education Budget Retreat Saturday, January 31, 2026
There will be a Board of Education Budget Retreat beginning at 9 a.mย on Saturday, January 31, 2026,ย in the District Services Conference Room, F140 of the old high school wing. Board Retreats are informal meetings and no formal actions will be taken at the retreat. The...
Board of Education Special Meeting Monday, January 26, 2026
There will be a Board of Education Special Meeting beginning at 10 a.m.ย on Monday, January 26, 2026,ย in the District Services Conference Room, F140 of the old high school wing. Action Items on the agenda include: Technology Capital Project FY 26 Budget Winter Budget...
Meetings Calendar
Board of Education Special Meeting Monday, January 26, 2026
Board of Education Budget Retreat
Board of Education Special Meeting - Anticipated Board Action on Budget
Board of Education Work Session
Board Members
Kerry Irons
President
Term Expires 2026
PO Box 1522
Kodiak, AK 99615
907-486-5183
CWO Graham Edwards
USCG Advisory Representative
Jim Pryor
Vice President
Term Expires 2025
1012 Stellar Way
Kodiak, AK 99615
907-539-7434
Tessa Davis
Student Advisory Representative
Jesse Mickelson
Clerk
Term Expires 2027
117 Benny Benson
Kodiak, AK 99615
509-392-2422
Mike Litzow
Treasurer
Term Expires 2027
PO Box 1332
Kodiak, AK 99615
907-654-7784
Duncan Fields
Member
Term Expires 2026
P.O. Box 25
Kodiak, AK 99615
907-486-6393
Board of Education Goals
Increase student achievement.
Maintain fiscal responsibility through careful budgeting, operational efficiencies, diligent maintenance and enhancement of funding sources and accounting transparency.
Recruit and retain quality educators, support instructional excellence through professional development, and encourage mentorship when practicable.
Provide opportunities for family and community involvement in district schools.
Sustain proactive, frequent and transparent, multi-media communications with constituent communities, educational staff and local, state and federal policy-makers.
Monitor and support facilities planning and maintenance to encourage the successful implementation of educational programs in spaces that provide a secure and healthy environment.