# BOE   Retreat 9-19-26 Part 3


**Body:** KIBSD Board of Education
**Date:** September 18, 2026
**Jurisdiction:** SLED

**Tags:** Education, Physical Infrastructure, Grants & Funding


The KIBSD Board of Education held a retreat on September 19, 2026, focusing primarily on school transportation costs, class sizes, and staffing challenges. A significant procurement-related discussion involved the potential termination of a costly bus route to Chenia, with the administration tasked to research special education transportation needs and report back. The board also reviewed detailed class size data at both the high school and middle school levels, highlighting concerns about oversized Advanced Placement and honors classes, particularly an AP English Literature class with 38 students. The board discussed the implications of staffing shortages, teacher certifications, and scheduling complexities, considering options such as hiring additional teachers or utilizing retired educators to reduce class sizes. Additionally, the board explored facility usage and potential incremental school closures to optimize resources, noting the impact of recent budget cuts on staffing and scheduling. No formal votes were recorded, but several action items were assigned, including further analysis of transportation routes, class size caps, and staffing solutions for the upcoming fiscal year. The board emphasized the need for proactive planning and continued dialogue to address these operational and budgetary challenges.

**Source:** KIBSD Board of Education