Eric VanCise Archives

Sitka school board hears opposition to proposed seaplane base, and says farewell to member Eric VanCise

by Robert Woolsey, KCAW | Oct 7, 2021 | Local News

Eric Van Cise (l.) watches polling results in the Sitka Firehall in 2015, when he won his first term on the Sitka School Board. At his final meeting six years later on October 6, 2021, he urged board members to look objectively...

Despite ‘racial backlash,’ school board reaffirms its decision to rename Sitka’s Baranof Elementary

by Robert Woolsey, KCAW | Feb 9, 2021 | Local News, Syndicated

The Sitka School Board is not backing away from its decision to ask the Sitka Tribe of Alaska to help rename Baranof Elementary School, despite some after-the-fact public opposition that may have racist undertones. Read More

Pandemic-caused enrollment dip could spell a loss of $700K for Sitka’s schools

by Robert Woolsey, KCAW | Sep 30, 2020 | Local News, Syndicated

A dip in enrollment due to the pandemic could have financial consequences for the Sitka School district, if the numbers don’t improve in October. Even with significant CARES Act funding the district may still fall over $700,000 short this year. Read More

School board survey asks Sitkans’ views on an ideal interim superintendent

by Robert Woolsey, KCAW | Mar 20, 2020 | Local News

The search for an interim superintendent for the Sitka School District has been extended until March 26, to allow for more public participation. Read More

School funding court battle leaves Sitka down five teachers

by Robert Woolsey, KCAW | Aug 8, 2019 | Local News, Syndicated

The Sitka School Board Wednesday night (8-7-19) approved contracts for 18 non-tenured teachers -- all of whom were pink-slipped last spring. But the ongoing financial battle between the legislature and the governor has created a $151,000 deficit, causing the district to hesitate before hiring five new teachers. Read More