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.
House Education Committee hasn’t met since Feb. 14, denying Dunleavy channel of support for his ideas
Superintendent says some layoffs, other cuts can be reversed if increase in state funding occurs
The state’s Board of Education and Early Development approved a priority list for half a billion dollars in construction and upkeep for schools at its… Continue reading
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.
