Mary Wegner Archives

Under public pressure, Sitka district scales back plan to relocate school principals

by Robert Woolsey, KCAW | May 19, 2020 | Local News, Syndicated

A plan to reposition three of Sitka’s school principals has been scaled back after intense public pressure. Sitka High School’s principal, however, will be returning to her former job as assistant principal at the middle school. And in the district office, the co-assistant superintendents are leaving their jobs. Read More

Covid relief could aid Sitka schools budget — or not

by KCAW Staff | Apr 15, 2020 | Local News, Syndicated

The governor’s veto of $30 million dollars in state education funding has left school districts in a quandary: How much -- if any -- of that funding will be replaced by federal relief funding for the coronavirus pandemic? The governor’s controversial plan has left the Sitka school district guessing about its finances next year. Read More

Governor’s education veto a $276,000 hit to Sitka’s schools

by Robert Woolsey, KCAW | Apr 7, 2020 | Local News, Syndicated

The governor’s veto of $30 million in education funding on Tuesday (4-7-20) has radically altered the budget picture for the Sitka School District. The veto will cost Sitka’s schools an estimated $276,000 in lost revenues. Read More

Wegner will direct leadership programs at UAS College of Education

by KCAW Staff | Mar 30, 2020 | Local News, Syndicated

The University of Alaska Southeast announced (Friday 3-27-20) that it has hired Sitka Schools superintendent Mary Wegner to head the College of Education’s two leadership programs, for graduate students seeking to become principals and superintendents. Read More

With only two candidates left, Sitka board delays interim superintendent hire

by Robert Woolsey, KCAW | Mar 27, 2020 | Local News, Syndicated

The Sitka School Board has postponed its selection of an interim superintendent until Monday evening, March 30. The board met in special session on Wednesday, March 26, but couldn’t arrive at a decision on who will take over for Superintendent Mary Wegner after June 30 -- and serve for up to a year until a permanent replacement is found. Read More