The bill that Gov. Mike Dunleavy vetoed would have given the district more than $5 million in additional state funding.
Juneau Schools
Juneau School Board passes district budget with school closures, staff reduction
The decision came moments before members learned of Gov. Mike Dunleavy’s veto of a bipartisan education bill that would have given the district millions in additional funding – though they weren’t counting on it.
Juneau School Board decides to keep previously approved school closure plan
The plan puts seventh and eighth grades at Thunder Mountain High School’s campus and ninth through 12th grades at Juneau-Douglas High School: Yadaa.at Kalé — as previously planned.
City considers moving City Hall to vacant Juneau School District buildings
The city has been looking for space to put all of its employees, who are currently split among five buildings.
Juneau School Board to reconsider school closure plan on Tuesday
Board member Amber Frommherz said the board should take the time to consider putting 7th through 12th grade at two campuses.
City approves funding to help close Juneau School District’s budget gap
The Juneau Assembly has approved a $4 million loan and will help pay for some non-instructional costs.
Education bill would add millions to Juneau School District’s budget
Gov. Mike Dunleavy has suggested he’ll veto the bill unless it includes more of his priorities.
School Board votes to consolidate middle schools at Thunder Mountain, high schools at Juneau-Douglas: Yadaa.at Kalé
The plan will let the district close Floyd Dryden Middle School, the Marie Drake building and the district office.
Students rally to keep high school at Juneau-Douglas: Yadaa.at Kalé
The school board will vote on a school reconfiguration model on Thursday at 5:30 p.m.
Closing Juneau schools’ budget gap likely will mean eliminating dozens of jobs
Beyond school closures, Superintendent Frank Hauser said savings would have to come from staff cuts.