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.
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.
