The law at the heart of the dispute involves two things: federal impact aid and the disparity test.
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Juneau School District considers late start on Wednesdays
The late start would give teachers more time to work together without students. Administrators say it would also help elementary school teachers meet the new requirements of the Alaska Reads Act.
Juneau teachers limit their work to paid hours during contract negotiations
The Juneau teachers’ union has directed its members to work to contract. That means they’ll work only as much as their contract requires — not before and after school or during lunch breaks.
Juneau school board close to decision on new superintendent
On Monday night, the three finalists for Juneau superintendent answered questions from the school board and the public.
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 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.