Gunther Kletetschka is but one researcher among many studying the remnants of ancient volcanoes. What he's learning is ancient history — about 3 million years ancient.
Rachel Blackwell has been named principal of Arctic Light Elementary School starting the 2023-24 school year.
Bryce Ward said his budget will recommend $55 million in local school funding to the Borough Assembly. That amount is a $3 million increase over what was provided for this fiscal year.
Rich Harrelson will start in the fall.
The Fairbanks North Star Borough School District Board of Education’s adopted legislative priorities are straightforward. The board desires improved education funding and staff recruitment and retention.
If the EPA moves forward with the disapproval, it would freeze the Transportation Improvement Program funding and prevent FAST Planning from amending it.Â
The district released a statement Friday night announcing that they had met with a federal mediator and hammered out tentative agreements for five articles in the contract negotiations, but 11 items are outstanding.
The Fairbanks North Star Borough School District hopes to get a jump on its teacher recruitment for the 2023-2024 school year — by starting well in advance, according to Chief School Administrator Karen Melin.
The focus is on student class sizes, preserving facilities, staff retention and community engagement.
A University of Alaska spokeswoman said a few steps are pending before the agreement is final.
