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
Notice of Several Upcoming School Board Meetings
There will be a Board of Education Special Meeting beginning at 6 p.m., a Work Session beginning at 6:30 p.m. immediately followed by a second Special Meeting, on Monday, January 5, 2026 in the District Services Conference Room, F140 of the old high school wing. There...
Notice of Possible Quorum
The Board of Educationย has been invited toย attend the KIBSD Employee Winter Reception on December 10, 2025, at 4:00 p.m. in the Kodiak High School Cafeteria. There are no official items scheduled for discussion and the Board will not take any action. For more...
Board of Education Regular Meeting on December 8, 2025
There will be a Board of Educationย Regular Meetingย onย December 8, 2025,ย beginning atย 6:30 p.m., in the District Services Conference Room, F140 of the old high school wing. The meeting will also be broadcast live on KMXT and streamed live through TEAMS. The Meeting can...
Meetings Calendar
Board of Education Special Meeting
Board of Education Budget Retreat
Board of Education Regular Meeting
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.