It is always okay to say no. Last week the CVN ran an article headlined “Sex Education: You can’t always just say no.” The article accurately described the approval process for the sex education curriculum and the materials that will be used in the high school here at Haines Borough School District, but the headline seemed […]
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Two new teachers for Haines, Klukwan schools
The Haines Borough School District and the Chatham School District each have hired two new teachers for the 2016-17 school year. Alex Van Wyhe is the new English teacher at Haines High School. It’s his first teaching job. Van Wyhe graduated in May from the University of Alaska Fairbanks with a master’s degree in secondary education. He […]
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Haines opens with 241students; Klukwan School at 12
Students have returned to schools in Haines and Klukwan. The Haines Borough School District opened its doors for the 2016-2017 school year Tuesday. Principal Rene Martin said the schools have a total K-12 enrollment of about 241 students, not including students in the home school program. The district had budgeted for an enrollment of 239. Haines School students […]
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Habra seeks mentoring help
Tony Habra, the new superintendent for the Haines Borough School District, asked at Thursday’s meeting for the school board’s input and opinions on ways he could improve. Habra proposed the district pay at least $6,325 to participate in an Alaska Superintendents Association Mentoring Program. The program pairs first and second-year superintendents in Alaska with an experienced […]
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College group meets Tuesday
Greg Podsiki is leading the charge to rally community support for a college in Haines. Podsiki, a 37-year resident, believes a small college or vocational school would benefit the town’s year-round economy. Students who stay for the nine-month school year would boost the housing or rental markets, restaurants and the book store, he said. Although […]
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School workers feel sting of insurance cost hike
A 24 percent increase in insurance costs for Haines Borough School District personnel will fall hard on aides and other non-teaching staff, whose monthly contributions for the district’s health care program will rise 150 percent, from $125 to $310 per month. Teachers also will pay an additional $185 per month for coverage, up from $100 per month […]
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Proud to be part of Hotch tournament
Chilkat Valley Preschool volunteer parents ran the concession stand at the Dick Hotch Memorial Basketball Tournament. This was an exciting community event to be part of! Thank you to all the fans who purchased food and drinks from CVP. We loved seeing each and every one of you throughout the long weekend. Huge thanks to […]
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Schools forecast $269K deficit
Anticipating a 17-student drop in enrollment, the Haines Borough School District is projecting a $269,000 shortfall in its $4.93 million budget for the coming year. The gap would be covered by the district’s $848,000 general fund surplus, but school board members at a finance meeting Tuesday cautioned that the district’s surplus would be knocked down to $421,000 this time […]
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Michigan man new school superintendent
Anthony Habra, who worked the last six years heading up small-town school districts in Michigan, this week signed an agreement for a three-year contract as superintendent of the Haines Borough School District. He’ll be paid $113,000 for his first year on the job and $10,000 for moving expenses. His contract begins July 1. Habra was chosen […]
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Superintendent finalists to meet public Tuesday
The Haines Borough School District could have a new superintendent hired in just a few days. Three finalists for the job are scheduled to arrive here Monday and a hiring decision is set for a special school board meeting Wednesday afternoon. Community members are invited to meet candidates 7 p.m. Tuesday at the school library. The slate of finalists […]