Sitka Schools Archives

Cut short by pandemic, school planners resume their search for strategies to improve education in Sitka

by Robert Woolsey, KCAW | Sep 15, 2023 | Local News, Syndicated

Strategic planning is not the sexiest topic, but you can't argue with the results in Sitka's schools. Their work interrupted by the pandemic, planners again reconvened to search for ways to improve education. Read More

Assembly plans to fund school district to the cap, plus some

by Katherine Rose | Apr 12, 2022 | Local News, Syndicated

The Assembly has signaled support for funding the Sitka School District’s budget to the cap, or the maximum allowable by state law.Read More

Canada’s cruise ship ban fuels more budget angst for city

by Katherine Rose | Feb 8, 2021 | Local News, Syndicated

Canada’s extension of its ban on large cruise ships until 2022 will have a big impact on communities in Southeast Alaska -- and could directly affect schools. When the Sitka Assembly and the school board met last week to discuss next year’s school district budget, the news from Canada cast considerable uncertainty over how much funding would be available. Read More

Confident in safety measures, Sitka schools look to reopen January 11

by Robert Woolsey, KCAW | Jan 5, 2021 | Coronavirus Coverage, Local News, Syndicated

Sitka’s schools plan to return to in-person instruction in all buildings on January 11. An overall reduction in Sitka’s infection rate is helping the move back into class -- as is data that suggests that the coronavirus is not spreading in school buildings. Read More

Opting for full staffing, Sitka School Board passes $21 million budget

by Robert Woolsey, KCAW | Apr 23, 2020 | Local News

The Sitka School Board Wednesday night (4-22-20) passed a $21 million-dollar budget for next year, after agreeing to hold off on any major staff cuts until absolutely necessary. Board members decided that cutting an elementary position to restore counseling jobs at Blatchley and Pacific High wasn't a palatable trade. Read More