Ortiz told the committee that, in recent years, the state has spent more money on the Permanent Fund Dividend than on the base student allocation.
Katie Anastas
Local News Reporter, KTOO
Newscast – Friday, March 31, 2023
In this newscast: The Juneau School Board announces their pick for the next superintendent of the Juneau School District. Advocates and insiders say the state’s fixes to its months-long food stamp backlog aren’t enough. Juneau Drag is scheduled to perform at the Southeast Alaska State Fair, drawing pushback from some Haines residents.
Frank Hauser selected as new superintendent of Juneau schools
Hauser has been superintendent of the Sitka School District since 2019.
Newscast – Wednesday, March 29, 2023
In this newscast: Alaska Congresswoman Mary Peltola speaks in support of the Second Amendment. The Alaska Marine Highway System doesn’t have enough crew to man all of its ferries this summer. In Homer, a virtual tour helps family and caregivers understand the experience of dementia.
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 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.