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VALDEZ BOARD OF EDUCATION

SPECIAL SCHOOL BOARD MEETING

Superintendent Nygaard’s Conference Room

Valdez City School District Office

A1112 W. Klutina, Valdez, Alaska

WEDNESDAY, JUNE 28, 2017

START TIME:   12 PM 

AGENDA

PRELIMINARIES

Call To Order      

Roll Call

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

ACTION ITEM

APPROVE HIRING OF STEVEN WEBER AS SECONDARY HISTORY TEACHER

APPROVE HIRING OF TODD WEGNER AS 49% PE TEACHER. 

EXECUTIVE SESSION

Executive Session: The board reserves the right to enter into executive session on any agenda item as provided for in State law.  Executive sessions will be entered into by motion and approved by a majority of the Board for discussion of the following subjects as permitted by law:  (1) matters the immediate knowledge of which would clearly have an adverse effect upon the finances of the District;  (2) subjects that tend to prejudice the reputation and character of any person, provided that the person may request a public discussion;  (3) matters which by law, municipal charter, or ordinance are required to be confidential.  Motions to go into executive session should specify the subject of the proposed executive session without defeating the purpose of addressing the subject in private.

ADJOURNMENT

VALDEZ, Alaska – Lupe Gonzales of Clint, Texas reeled in a 158 pound halibut on June 20^th to get on the leader board in the Valdez Halibut Derby. Gonzales lives in Texas but fished Alaska when he was stationed in Alaska. This is the largest fish Gonzales has ever caught but he said he was afraid he was going to lose it. “It went around the anchor and my pole was bending and making a u turn”, Gonzales said. “It took 25 minutes to reel it in and this fish was taller than I was …and I’m six feet tall”. Gonzales is currently in 3^rd place in the overall standings and won the 2^nd place weekly prize. Gonzales said for him it was all about the experience and thrill of it. Gonzales did have a derby ticket and said getting his name on the leader board meant even more than the prizes. “If you’re going to go out, spend $10 and get a ticket. You’re crazy not to”, Gonzales said.

Tim Stadtmiller is still on top of the leader board with the 266.6 pound halibut he caught June 19^th aboard the Dan Orion and Daniel Schmitz of Wasilla, Alaska is currently in 2^nd place overall with the 176.6 pound halibut he caught June 12^th aboard the Jamie Lynn.

According to Alaska Department of Fish and Game, halibut angling continues to be productive throughout Prince William Sound. Good weekend weather allowed anglers to get to the fishing grounds this past week. Rockfish angling is productive will small jigs near rocks reefs. Lingcod season will open July 1^st.

Pink Salmon are expected to be available by the 4^th of July weekend and should be in the Port of Valdez for the Annual Kids Pink Salmon Derby. The anticipated return of Pink Salmon to Port Valdez is 17.8 million. In addition to great fishing during the 4^th of July, the City of Valdez will be hosting a 4^th of July Celebration on Tuesday, featuring old fashioned kids games, a parade, community barbeque, live music and community s’mores roast. Most of the activities are free and open to the public

The silver salmon will be right on their tails, arriving in mid to late July. The Valdez Silver Salmon Derby starts July 22^nd.

The Women’s Silver Salmon Derby is slated for August 12^th with an opening ceremony Friday night. The theme of this year’s Women’s Derby is “Adventures on the High Seas” and there will be a group costume contest Friday night as well as live music and awards for the top 50 on Saturday night. CLICK HERE for details on the Women’s Derby.

Halibut Derby – Overall Leaders

1^st        Tim Stadtmiller          Fairbanks, AK            266.6 lbs.         June 19            Dan Orion

2^nd      Daniel Schmitz           Wasilla, AK                 176.6 lbs.         June 12            Jamie Lynn

3^rd       Lupe Gonzales            Clint, TX                     158.0 lbs.         June 20            Halibut Grove

Halibut Derby – Weekly Winners – June 18^th through 24^th

1^st        Tim Stadtmiller           Fairbanks, AK           266.6 lbs.         June 19            Dan Orion

2^nd        Lupe Gonzales           Clint, TX                     158.0 lbs.         June 20            Halibut Grove

For more information on the Valdez Derbies, visit: www.valdezfishderbies.com

Tuesday, June 27^th, 2017

And

Wednesday, June 28^th, 2017

6:00 PM

Valdez Civic Center Ballroom

Topics:

Tuesday

2017-2018 Goals and Objectives with City Manager

City of Valdez Financial Forecast

Wednesday

Capital Improvement Projects and Major Maintenance Prioritization

PUBLIC SAFETY ANNOUNCEMENT

Potential Flooding Warning

For immediate release:  06/18/2017  9:00 p.m.

The City of Valdez received notice from Dr. Wolken at the Alaska Division of Geological & Geophysical Surveys that the Valdez Glacier Ice-Dam Lake formed early this year.

The lake, formed by run-off water pooling behind glacial formations, is located in the mountains above Valdez Glacier. When enough water pools behind the ice dam, the pressure causes the ice to rise, allowing the lake to drain down the mountain into the Valdez Glacier Lake and Valdez Glacier Stream. This is called an “outburst event” and may cause flooding and an increase of ice in the lake and stream.

Citizens recreating in or around the area should be aware that an outburst event and associated flooding is likely. “While the volume of the lake is currently smaller than last June, a substantial amount of water is dammed,” Dr. Wolken stated. “If the release is fast and efficient, it could produce higher flows in Valdez Glacier Stream.”

The City of Valdez encourages campers, kayakers, and boaters to use extra precautions while recreating in the area. Should an outburst event occur remember to move immediately to higher ground and avoid walking or driving through flood waters.

For additional information, please contact the City’s Public Information Office at

907-834-3408 or spierce@ci.valdez.ak.us.

Posted June 18, 2017

Allie Ferko, Public Information Officer

City of Valdez, Alaska

VALDEZ, Alaska – With just an hour left in the Halibut Hullabaloo tournament, a hefty halibut was weighed in for the Valdez Halibut derby. Tim Stadtmiller of Fairbanks, Alaska reeled in a 266.6 pound halibut Sunday, June 18^th aboard the Dan Orion to win the 10 day tournament and take the lead in the regular derby. Stadtmiller wins the $1,000 cash prize and is in the running for the grand prize of $15,000 in the Valdez Halibut derby if his fish remains the largest through the end of the derby. A video interview with Stadtmiller can be found at: https://youtu.be/XWSnSt4TUuQ

Daniel Schmitz of Wasilla, who caught a 176.6 pound halibut June 12, drops to 2^nd place in the overall standings but he did win the weekly 1^st place prize as the derby week ends Saturday night and Stadtmiller’s fish was caught on Sunday. Stadtmiller is now in the lead for the weekly 1^st place prize for week number five in the derby.

Last year, it was Jeff Leaverton of Madisonville, Louisiana who won the Halibut Hullabaloo and he won it with a 174.4 pound halibut. In the 2016 Valdez Halibut Derby, it was David Jamison who picked up a 253 pound halibut and the 1^st place overall prize. Kim Steiger reeled in a 211 pounder in 2016 to take 2^nd place and Leaverton took home 3^rd place with that 174.4 pounder he caught during Halibut Hullabaloo.

According to Alaska Department of Fish and Game, halibut angling continues to be productive throughout Prince William Sound. The Lingcod season will be open July 1^st and rockfish angling has been quite productive with small jigs near rocky reefs.

Pink salmon in Valdez should arrive in large numbers before the silvers and kids across the state are excited about that. While pinks can likely be caught July 4^th weekend, there’s a Kids Pink Salmon Derby in Valdez Saturday, July 22^nd when the fish are thick in the Port. Valdez Fisheries Development Association is estimating a return of 17.8 million pink salmon to Port Valdez this year, so there should be plenty to catch. The Kids Pink Salmon Derby is free and the first 200 kids to weigh in a fish get a free t-shirt. The top three fish in four different age divisions will win a prize. There’s a free family BBQ at the end of the Derby. More information can be found at www.valdezfishderbies.com.

In addition to great fishing during the 4^th of July, the City of Valdez will be hosting a several events around town on Tuesday, the 4^th of July. A Block Party downtown will feature old fashioned kid’s games, a parade, and community barbeque.

Halibut Derby – Overall Leaders

1^st        Tim Stadtmiller                        Fairbanks, AK             266.6 lbs.         June 19                        Dan Orion

2^nd        Daniel Schmitz                        Wasilla, AK                 176.6 lbs.         June 12                        Jamie Lynn

3^rd        Eli Ludwig                                 Fairbanks, AK             143.4 lbs.         June 9              Dan Orion

Halibut Derby – Weekly Winners – Week #4

1^st        Daniel Schmitz             Wasilla, AK                 176.6 lbs.         June 12                        Jamie Lynn

2^nd        Jack Wyatt                   Wasilla, AK                 121.4 lbs.         June 12                        Dan Orion

For more information on the Valdez Derbies, visit: www.valdezfishderbies.com