Phil Burdick 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

Veteran administrator hired as Sitka Schools interim superintendent

by Robert Woolsey, KCAW | Apr 3, 2020 | Local News, Syndicated

The Sitka School Board has named John Holst to serve as interim superintendent for the next school year (2020-21). Holst last worked as superintendent for the district 19 years ago -- but he’s been an active educational consultant since then, including work over the last five years mentoring new superintendents in Alaska. Read More

Four-hour meeting produces fatigue, but no decision in Sitka superintendent hire

by Robert Woolsey, KCAW | Mar 31, 2020 | Local News

People waiting to hear the name of the next superintendent of the Sitka School District will have to wait a little longer. After meeting in special session for almost four hours Monday night (3-30-20), the Sitka School Board again postponed the decision about who will serve as interim superintendent following Mary Wegner’s departure at the end of June. Read More

Sitka schools serve up breakfast and lunch seven days a week

by Robert Woolsey, KCAW | Mar 25, 2020 | Local News, Syndicated

The Sitka School District is serving up breakfast and lunch seven days a week beginning on Friday (3-27-20) -- but the pickup of those meals will be on just two days each week. District co-assistant superintendent Phil Burdick says pickup will remain 8:30 A.M. to 12 P.M. at Sitka High School, but on Friday students will be handed four days’ worth of meals. Read More

School’s out, but lunch is on thanks to Sitka’s ‘Grab and Go’ meal program

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

The Sitka School District will be distributing free breakfast and lunches during the state-mandated school closure. "Grab and Go" will be available for all students under 19 years of age from 8 A.M. to noon at Sitka High School on Monday, March 23. Read More