Gov. Walker’s budget vetoes earlier this summer have trickled down to local governments. Juneau is no exception, and it’s now facing a $5 million budget deficit.
Juneau Schools
3 of 5 incumbents not seeking reelection to Juneau Assembly, school board
Juneau’s nonpartisan municipal elections are Oct. 4.
School District uses data to keep kids from being left behind
Juneau School District officials believe they can help kids struggling in the classroom by adopting a strategy that monitors their performances over time.
Juneau charter school avoids budget cut
Juneau Community Charter School enrollment levels mean the school won’t lose up to $308,000 in funding.
Despite fiscal uncertainty, school district and employees broker 3-year deal
Some objected that teacher pay schedules won’t keep up with inflation and health care cost increases, and there’s worry over how the state’s fiscal policy will change in the near future.
School district waits for last step in state budget process
A budget passed by the state legislature could give the Juneau School District about $500,000 for next school year if the spending plan is approved by the governor.