On Monday night, the three finalists for Juneau superintendent answered questions from the school board and the public.
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Juneau schools ‘trying not to cancel any routes’ amid bus driver shortage
District leaders told families Sunday night that a shortage of bus drivers due, in part, to an earlier than usual start to the cruise ship season would lead to delays in bus service on Monday.
Juneau school board announces superintendent finalists
The district will host a public forum with the three finalists on Monday, March 27 from 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. at Thunder Mountain High School.
Juneau youth say needing parental permission would limit access to LGBTQ+ spaces
Some of the youth said their parents were supportive of their identities. For others, the Alliance group offers support while they think about how to talk to their families about who they are.
Juneau school board approves budget built around uncertain state, city funding
“The budget that you approve this evening is based on assumptions,” Superintendent Bridget Weiss told the board at the start of Tuesday’s meeting. “There are estimates built in here, and one of those is the increase to the BSA.”
Juneau School District asks Assembly for $2.5 million in extra funding
School boards can also ask local governments for funding beyond that cap, and during last year’s budget process, the school board asked for $2.2 million. Now, the board is asking for an additional $2.5 million.
Juneau School District loses $269,000 to scammer
By the time the city’s finance department contacted the FBI, Juneau Police Department, CBJ Law Department and First National Bank of Alaska, it was too late to recover the funds.
Juneau school board to build budget around moderate state funding increase
Juneau School District leaders previously considered building next year’s budget around a $540 increase. But school board members worried that was too high of an expectation.
A Lingít culture and language program for Juneau students is expanding to middle school
With funding from the Sealaska Heritage Institute, the program will add a fourth classroom in the fall, for sixth and seventh graders. They also plan to add eighth grade students in 2024.
Another Juneau elementary school is likely to be designated for Title I status
The district expects 35% of students at Mendenhall River Community School to participate in the meal program next year — up nearly 10% from 2019.