District leaders not counting on funds approved by Legislature, due to veto threat by governor.
It is not certain there would be the 40 votes necessary to override a veto by the governor
Only two people testify Monday about proposed $4.1M loan and taking over $3.9 in “shared costs.”
Dunleavy schedules press conference Tuesday afternoon in Anchorage to discuss the legislation.
Plan includes $4.1 million no-interest loan, picking up “shared costs” this year and next.
Bill now returns to Senate, which must pass it unchanged before it can head to the governor’s desk.
Elementary schools will be K-6; Marie Drake, Floyd Dryden to close this fall if plan gets final OK.
Bill passes by 38-2 vote, Senate expected to concur with changes after days of negotiations.
Lawmakers considered six different increases in per-student funding over several hours Wednesday.
District’s proposed move to TMHS would result in loss of vocational facilities, ninth-grade students.
School board, with time running out for budget-slashing decision, seeks more details on lone option.
All proposals consolidate both middle schools into one, leave sizable remaining deficit.
Students, teachers say preserving language, other programs vital as officials consider what to cut.
District still facing steep cuts such as school consolidations to prevent future shortfalls.
Request to be evaluated by Assembly members Wednesday as district tries to fix budget crisis.
Head Start programs scramble as COVID-19 relief and a one-time state funding boost peter out.
Participants in first community budget meeting worry big changes will have wide-ranging impacts.
Loan and taking over millions in service costs proposed — which could result in a mill rate increase.
It rained and blew Monday on the Capitol steps in Juneau, but dozens of education supporters turned out to rally for a permanent increase to… Continue reading
First meeting is Wednesday at TMHS; meeting at JDHS next Tuesday and virtual meeting next Monday.
