Department of Education & Early Development Mt. Edgecumbe High School Improvement Ad Hoc Committee Meeting
Meeting of the Mt. Edgecumbe High School Improvement Ad Hoc Committee
September 9th, 2026

The Mt. Edgecumbe High School (MEHS) Improvement Ad Hoc Committee will hold a public meeting virtually on Wednesday, September 9th, 2026, from 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m.

Join Zoom Meeting:  https://education-alaska-gov.zoom.us/s/85210911963
Meeting ID: 852 1091 1963
Join by Phone: (877) 853 5257

Overview: The purpose of the Mt. Edgecumbe High School Ad Hoc Committee of the Department of Education & Early Development State Board of Education (SBOE) is to gather and evaluate information, engage with stakeholders, and consider options related to the future of Mount Edgecumbe High School. The committee shall provide findings, recommendations, and other relevant information to the State Board of Education to support its deliberations and decision-making regarding the school's governance, leadership structure, and long-term strategic direction.

Committee Structure: Representative from each of the following stakeholder groups.

Alaska State Board of Education

• Kimberly Bergey

Mount Edgecumbe Advisory Board

• Douglas Walrath

Mount Edgecumbe Alumni

• Dorothy Chase

Parent of Mount Edgecumbe Student

• Kristen Donath
• Gretchen Kelly

Current Student Government Representative

• Kadyn Cross
• Ilana Kalke

Tribal Representative 

• Joel Isaak, PH.D.