The settlement goes to the family of a fourth-grader partially blinded by a soccer ball in PE class. It’s by far the largest cash payout by the City and Borough of Juneau in recent years.
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City settles with Juneau family over PE injury
A lawsuit alleges a fourth grader was blinded in one eye by the force of a soccer ball. Terms of the settlement aren’t public because the judge put the case under seal.
Assembly appropriation could save JDHS auto shop
An ordinance appropriating $40,000 to fund Juneau-Douglas High School’s automotive program is headed for public hearing next month. About 80 high school students participate in the program each year.
After 20 years, Juneau Community Charter School moving into JDHS
With the help of parents, professional movers and a dozen or so football players, the Juneau Community Charter School moved desk by desk into Juneau Douglas High School.
Celebrated for his budget prowess, David Means retires from Juneau School District
After 13 years with the Juneau School District, Director of Administrative Services David Means will retire at the end of June.
Yaaḵoosgé Daakahídi graduates reflect as community celebrates
Graduation ceremonies over the weekend celebrated local high school graduates’ accomplishments and the bright futures ahead of them. At the ceremony for Juneau’s smallest high school, speakers celebrated the kids who almost didn’t make it.
Juneau Assembly OKs school district budget, discusses automotive program
One not-quite-resolved piece is the school district’s automotive program. Assembly members and city staff briefly discussed options for keeping the auto shop going.
Meet Scott Nelson, Riverbend Elementary School’s incoming principal
Riverbend Principal Michelle Byer is retiring. Scott Nelson of Palmer will take over in August.
Muktuk and ice cream: Exchange brings Noorvik students to Juneau
Four middle school students from Noorvik Aqqaluk School visited Juneau this week as part of the statewide Sister School Exchange program. At least one Dzantik’i Heeni student traveled to Noorvik, too.
Juneau’s high school auto shop program in jeopardy as district evaluates options
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.