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Soldotna High School student council addresses education funding

Published on April 9, 2015 By Pegge Erkeneff

On April 9, 2015, the Soldotna High School Student Council sent a letter to Alaska legislators in response to proposed reductions to education funding. Dear Senators and Representatives, We, the students of Soldotna High School Student Council would like to address the current status of HB72 as it stands on April 8, 2015. We are […]

HB72 and Education Funding in KPBSD

Published on April 8, 2015 By Pegge Erkeneff

HB72 and Education Funding in KPBSD Prioritize Alaska’s future. Our children have one chance for a K-12 education and it needs to be the best we can provide. KPBSD is committed to deliver a quality education to our students and provide stability for our staff and communities. Unanticipated education funding reductions, proposed this late in […]

Education Funding and KPBSD

Published on April 7, 2015 By Pegge Erkeneff

Please contact Conference Committee members* and legislators to voice your opinion about the proposed reductions to education funding. The Senate Finance Committee amended HB 72, with a 4.1 percent reduction to the Foundation Formula educational funding on April 2, 2015. The impact to KPBSD is: Reduction of state contribution to KPBSD: $4,238,432 Reduction of local […]