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Senator Jesse Bjorkman and Representatives Ben Carpenter and Justin Ruffridge attended a discussion Monday, where Kenai Peninsula Borough School District board members discussed the district's legislative priorities, and heard from lawmakers about theirs.
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In a finance committee meeting intended to inform the school board and public about different expenditures, members discussed the costs of extracurriculars, pools and theater techs. The school district is facing a large deficit for the second year in a row, and has warned of possible cuts.
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In the latest installment of the Budget 101 series, Kenai Peninsula Borough School District Finance Director Liz Hayes explained the district's fund balance.
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Voters passed a $65 million bond last year to fund 10 school maintenance projects. Now, the district is figuring out the legal and ethical implications of changing those projects, following huge cost increases.
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KDLL's intern Gavin Hunt explores how students can earn service hours on the Central Peninsula, and how meaningful student volunteers can be to local nonprofits.
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Just over a week from the start of the school year, the Moose Pass School was lacking a principal and an instructional aide. The district worked to fill those roles at the last minute, but some worry about larger recruitment issues for small community schools.
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The Kenai Peninsula Borough School District brought back cut positions after a one-time legislative funding boost. But Gov. Mike Dunleavy slashed that funding in half, and now the district plans to use its savings to avoid cutting staff.
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Today, Gov. Mike Dunleavy vetoed half of the education funding passed by the Legislature. The Kenai Peninsula Borough School District was counting on that funding to bring back cut positions, and make up a $13 million deficit.
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Druce is a former KPBSD teacher, and served as the union's president a decade ago. She won a special election last week.
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Legendary Kenai history teacher Bob Summer passed away earlier this month at age 64. He leaves behind decades of students who remember him for his life lessons, biting sense of humor and ceaseless love for outdoor adventure.