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Sitka School Board: ‘Let’s hold on to our schools’

Sitka School Board: ‘Let’s hold on to our schools’

by Robert Woolsey, KCAW | Feb 25, 2025 | ,

The Sitka School Board is feeling hopeful about a possible increase in education funding next year that could eliminate the need for the drastic staff cuts the district experienced last year. At a recent budget work session (2-19-25), the board also set aside any further discussion of closing or consolidating schools in the community.Read More
Despite promise of help from Juneau, Sitka School Board cuts 16 teachers to balance next year’s budget

Despite promise of help from Juneau, Sitka School Board cuts 16 teachers to balance next year’s budget

by Robert Woolsey, KCAW | May 2, 2024 | ,

The Sitka School Board Wednesday night (5-1-24) passed a budget for next year with the most sweeping jobs cut in recent memory. A total of 16 teaching positions are gone, with most unlikely to be restored – even after a pledge by the governor to sign a one-time boost in education funding in the next state operating budget. Read More
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