The university has allowed the high school to use its automotive facility across Egan Drive for more than 30 years. Now, budget constraints mean the district can no longer afford rent.
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Baseline report begins Haines economic development planning
Self-employment is rising in Haines, and personal income growth locally is slightly ahead of the state as a whole, according to an 80-page report on local economic data. It’s the start of a five-year economic development plan for the community.
School district announces next director of administrative services
The Juneau School District has named Finance Officer Sarah Jahn as its new director of Administrative Services, effective July 1. She takes over for David Means, who’s retiring after 13 years with the district.
Petersburg school to be featured in statewide healthy living video
Petersburg, Sitka and a few other school districts around the state will be featured in commercials about healthy living. The 30-second videos will be shown statewide in an effort to educate people about keeping youth active.
Legislature passes school funding bill, likely averting mass layoff notices to school workers
The last two years, many teachers received layoff notices because the Legislature passed the budget too late for school systems to write their budgets.
Capitol rally calls for more funding to support STEAM education in Alaska
As nearly 100 people rallied for the second annual March for Science outside, legislators inside debated education funding.
Alaska House and Senate pass dueling school funding plans
Both chambers passed bills focused on public education Saturday. House Bill 339 would increase state aid to school districts by $100 per student into the future.
Haines Borough sends comment letter on 13,000-acre timber sale
The Haines Borough is asking for more information about a major timber sale in the Chilkat Valley, recently announced by the University of Alaska. At a regular meeting Tuesday, the Assembly voted to send a letter to the university prior to a community meeting at the end of April.
Alaska Senate set to debate state budget on Thursday
The biggest difference from the House budget is that the Senate bill does not include $1.28 billion for school funding. The Senate would provide that money in separate legislation.
Kenai Peninsula Hockey Association, school district named in abuse suit
The Kenai Peninsula Borough School District and the Kenai Peninsula Hockey Association are facing charges related to sexual abuse committed by a former hockey coach.