District administrators anticipated $5.2 million from a one-time state funding boost to school districts, but a December finance report from the district shows the number is closer to $5.7 million.
"alaska base student allocation"
With looming financial burdens, Wrangell looks at consolidating schools
Wrangell’s school district is looking at downsizing to one school building in the coming years as enrollment declines and prices rise.
Even a small bump in state funding could prevent layoffs at Ketchikan schools, superintendent says
Earlier this year, superintendent told the school board that the district was looking at deep, across-the-board staff cuts.
K-12 funding increase takes first step forward in Alaska House
The increase proposed by the House committee would be $680 this year and another $120 next year.
Ketchikan schools, facing deep staffing cuts, look to Legislature for help
Ketchikan’s school district is looking at cutting about 15% of its workforce.
Alaska lawmakers look to increase school funding in upcoming legislative session
Districts are facing severe budget shortfalls and wrestling with difficult decisions, like closing schools, eliminating positions and increasing class sizes.