Base Student Allocation Archives

Sitka School Board told that cuts are coming, without public pressure on Legislature to raise student funding

by Robert Woolsey, KCAW | Feb 15, 2023 | Local News

The Sitka School Board has been informed that a $1,000 increase in per-student funding from the state would erase the district's nearly $3 million deficit next year. Short of that, the district may be forced to cut staff and programs. Read More

Concerns over the future of Sitka’s schools rise, as oil prices drop below projections

by KCAW News | Dec 15, 2022 | Local News, Syndicated

Sitka's education leaders are growing concerned over the state's commitment to students, as falling oil prices threaten to sabotage a funding plan for schools. Read More

Assembly raises funding to Sitka School district, funding 91% of cap

by Emily Kwong, KCAW | May 3, 2018 | Local News, Syndicated

The Sitka Assembly is funding the Sitka School District to 91% of the cap. This is the highest local contribution to instructional funding Sitka’s schools have seen in the past seven years. Read More

Wegner asks for no raise; school board talks budget

by Emily Kwong, KCAW | Jan 19, 2016 | Local News, Syndicated

Tonight, the Sitka School Board will meet in special session to finalize contract negotiations with Superintendent Mary Wegner. At their meeting last Monday (01-11-16), the board also revised the FY16 budget and reviewed its legislative priorities. Read More

Education Department funding for Mt. Edgecumbe preserved

by Emily Kwong, KCAW | May 4, 2015 | Local News, Syndicated

With education a hot button issue in the ongoing budget debate, one school in Sitka is definitely safe this fiscal year. The state-run Mt. Edgecumbe High School will continue to receive $4.6 million from the Department of Education and Early Development. That money goes directly towards boarding over 400 students from around the state. Read More