A report from the state says the Juneau School District did not follow the correct procedure to provide occupational therapy to some students after losing staff.
Education
Juneau school board contracts with national search firm to find new superintendent
The search comes after Superintendent Frank Hauser announced his resignation in September.
After veto overrides, Alaska Gov. Dunleavy drops push for major education reform
Dunleavy has pushed lawmakers to expand charter schools and homeschool. But after lawmakers overrode his vetoes this year, Dunleavy says he’s prioritizing other issues.
Juneau schools are closed Monday due to ongoing snow storm
Juneau schools will be closed Monday due to weather conditions in the Juneau area. City and Borough of Juneau facilities will open at 1 p.m.
Congress approves reauthorization of Secure Rural Schools funding
More than $12 million is set aside for Alaskan communities affected by the decline of the timber industry. That money goes to districts with large amounts of untaxed federal land, and is distributed in annual payments to rural boroughs and school districts — including those near the Tongass National Forest in Southeast.
Thunder Mountain Middle School students teach peers about food waste and composting
Students in the school’s Ocean Guardians club helped classes find out how much food waste went into the landfill in the weeks leading up to the kickoff of a composting program.