Plaintiffs aim to block public dollars benefiting private schools, defense focuses on parents’ rights
Alaska’s Supreme Court hears state’s appeal of ruling that allotments are unconstitutional Thursday.
State officials offered feds a $300,000 compromise instead of $17 million adjustment.
Staff for special education and gifted students, homeschooling, paying off city loan high on list.
Arguments to occur five days before the end of a hold on the lower court’s ruling.
Preference will be given to “successful incumbents” and certified staff, according to district letter.
Consultant for numerous districts in recent years begins new job when consolidation starts July 1.
Court asked to decide by June 30 whether to extend hold barring public spending on private schools.
Legislature working on fixes, but Dunleavy suggests he will veto bills before Supreme Court rules.
“Something of this magnitude warrants a special session,” Dunleavy says.
Resignation of 34 employees since January, health insurance savings among reasons, officials say.
“Everybody wants to make sure there’s a way to continue supporting homeschool families,” Kiehl says.
Majority of those polled say they think “change and reform” are key to improving Alaska’s test scores.
Scores of students march from JDHS to the offices of the governor and other lawmakers.
Juneau’s share is just under $200,000; biggest amounts are $16.6M for Anchorage and $9.7M for Kenai.
“I’m definitely saying don’t take it at face value,” study’s co-author says.
Retaliation by governor, fractured relationships within Legislature on other issues among concerns.
Board members make wish list if state funding increases, as governor vetoes bill providing funds.
Legislature expected to meet for veto override session Monday, unknown if enough votes exist.
Pupil-teacher ratio of 30 — or 4 to 5 extra kids per class — proposed for all grades except K-3.
