Facing declining enrollment and state foundation funding that hasn’t increased for several years, the Haines school board will be seeking the maximum allowable contribution from the Haines Borough for the coming year, an additional $242,000.
The district currently receives $1.55 million in borough funds for instruction and an additional $210,000 for community education, hot lunch and activities. By state law, the district can spend up to $1.79 million for instruction.
The additional money is being…
