Last week a school board work group discussed best and worst case scenarios in response to Gov. Mike Dunleavy’s proposed budget, including layoffs and cutting programs such as art, physical education and music. Based on last year’s budget, the Haines Borough School District was expecting to receive $2.2 million in state funding for 2020, but under Dunleavy’s proposal it […]
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Kiehl: Governor used ‘meat ax’ approach
State Sen. Jesse Kiehl’s visit to Haines was dominated by questions about Gov. Mike Dunleavy’s proposed budget that aims to reduce more than $1 billion in state spending by significantly cutting the Alaska Marine Highway System, education and municipal revenue-sharing programs. Kiehl described the governor’s proposed budget as a “meat ax” approach, and told assembly […]
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Dunleavy’s budget hits education hard
Gov. Mike Dunleavy’s proposed budget that includes $1.6 billion in cuts would cost the Haines Borough School District hundreds of thousands of dollars next year should the legislature adopt the governor’s budget. Dunleavy’s proposed budget includes a 23 percent cut to per-student funding across the state. The Haines Borough School District is projected to receive $2.2 million in per-student […]
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Dunleavy’s proposed cut could hurt school programs
Buying new equipment for the high school’s automotive vocational education classroom could be axed if Gov. Mike Dunleavy’s proposal to cut $20 million in education funding moves forward. The legislature appropriated the additional education funding last year, and the Haines Borough School District is set to receive $44,272 of the $20 million. Expecting those funds, the school board approved […]
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A wave of thanks from the Dolphins
Haines Dolphins Swim Team would like to thank everyone who participated in making our annual Winter Games such a positive success! Thanks so much for your support and generosity: Dedicated, hard-working swim team coaches Jackie, Jim, Sarah, JoJo, Lydia and Dylan. Families, friends, neighbors who came out to volunteer and/or cheer. Contributions of food for […]
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Haines lends a ride to Klukwan students
Much gratitude for the generosity of the Haines Borough School District for allowing Klukwan School (Chatham School District) to use a HBSD van. Thank you for helping make sure that our students can attend school while we wait for a new bus. It is a gift to our entire school community! Jessica Tipkemper
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Is Haines prepared for a big shake?
A 7.0 magnitude earthquake that ruptured the earth in Anchorage on Nov. 30 begs the question: Is Haines prepared for a natural disaster? “We are relatively prepared,” public facilities director Brad Ryan said. Ryan, who heads emergency operations as incident manager since 2017, said he intends to update Haines’ Multi-Hazard Mitigation Plan, last published in […]
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Community Education director launches ‘Walk Fit’ fitness challenge
In a nod to Diabetes Awareness Month, a new community program in Haines challenges residents to do one thing: walk. Beginning on Nov. 18, individuals are invited to walk quarter-mile laps inside the Haines School to increase their strength, flexibility and endurance. Community Education Director at the Haines Borough School District, Earleen Lloyd is partnering with […]
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Parks and Rec considers mini-libraries
‘Take a book, leave a book’ is the premise behind the national nonprofit organization Little Free Library, proposed for Haines adoption by assembly member Brenda Josephson to the Parks and Recreation Committee. “But you wouldn’t necessarily have to return it,” Josephson said. A sub-committee of Parks and Rec has been assigned to this project, consisting […]
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School to offer alternate meals for unpaid school lunch accounts
The Haines Borough School District is implementing a new policy this school year to reduce the number of unpaid balances for student meals. Principal Rene Martin said unpaid meals have become a problem, with some students’ lunch bills in the red by up to $800 in one year. Superintendent Roy Getchell said the administration wrote the policy […]