Board President Deedie Sorensen and Vice President Emil Mackey say the campaign against them is full of misinformation.
Education
Juneau’s school board adds back dozens of jobs previously cut for next school year
The positions will be paid for with a $5.2 million one-time funding boost from the state.
Dunleavy signs bill expanding Alaska Performance Scholarship program
The bill increases award amounts, requires school districts to notify students earlier of scholarship opportunities, and removes standardized testing as a prerequisite.
Juneau’s School District is getting a $5.2M state funding boost. Board members are deciding what to do with it.
This Saturday, the board will meet to make a final decision on which cut items will be added back for the coming school year.
Gov. Dunleavy vetoes millions intended to solve Alaska’s federal education funding equity dispute
State legislators included $11.89 million to allow the state to comply with the federal government’s grant requirements and recover its good standing under federal guidelines.
Gov. Dunleavy trims $225 million with budget vetoes but leaves school funding boost intact
The budget signed Friday provides for a Permanent Fund dividend of roughly $1,718 per Alaskan.