Haines Borough school board members debated budgeting strategies at a workshop Monday that at times became pointed.
At issue is a projected $435,000 shortfall, partially due to declining enrollment, and how to fill it. Superintendent Michael Byer has proposed eliminating a full-time teaching position, an idea resisted by some board members who spoke this week.
Another question for board members is how much in additional funds to seek from the Haines Borough. The borough…
