The filing period for elected office in the Haines Borough opens Aug. 1, with an Aug. 20 deadline. This year, positions up for election include the Mayor, four school board seats and four on the assembly. Borough clerk and intern manager Alekka Fullerton said she’s noticed increased interest in running. “This year, six or seven people have asked me when […]
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Borough delays review of permit for RV park at school board request
The RV park located behind Thor’s Gym may soon be resurrected. Between 2001 and 2011, the Elks Lodge operated an RV park at the location for visiting members. On June 5, Chris Thorgeson, the property’s current owner, applied for a conditional-use permit to operate a 10-space RV park at the site. Consideration of the permit […]
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State and borough emphasize absentee voting in 2020 election
In Alaska, state and local governments are emphasizing absentee voting in this year’s elections to protect public health, starting with the Aug. 18 statewide primary. Sunday, July 19, is the deadline to register to vote in the primary election. The deadline to request an absentee ballot for the primary is Aug. 8. Those who submit […]
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Classroom aide hours cut from Klukwan School budget
The Chilkat Indian Village is looking for ways to absorb a cut in hours for assistant teachers at Klukwan School after the Chatham School District reduced staffing for local paraprofessionals by the equivalent of 0.8 full-time positions. The cut will affect hours for two of the school’s four part-time paraprofessionals, according to superintendent Bruce Houck. The reduction […]
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Playground project comes to fruition
After two years of student-led fundraising, hundreds of volunteer hours, and donations from businesses and organizations throughout the Chilkat Valley, the new playground at Klukwan School is days away from completion. “We’re trying to build our program and grow our school, and the playground is a key part,” project organizer and advisory school board member Shanah Kinison said. Klukwan School […]
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District staff met challenge of pandemic
As we wrap up the academic year, the school board wants to thank many people for their contributions to tackling the unanticipated challenges faced by the school this year. We want to start by thanking our superintendent, Roy Getchell. Roy’s tireless quest to make thoughtful decisions and communicate effectively is a major asset to the Haines School. […]
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Assembly should reconsider action on manager
I am astounded by the action of the Borough Assembly in suspending our manager Debra Schnabel this past Tuesday. During these chaotic times of virus threats, ferry reductions, budgetary challenges, and reduced local services, this action is totally misguided. I have witnessed many disputes in this community for more than 40 years and this is right up […]
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Hiring committee recommends Boron for school principal
The Haines School principal hiring committee last week recommended longtime teacher Lilly Boron for the job. Boron, who has taught at the school for 21 years, said she’s looking forward to the new challenge. She began an educational leadership program at UAA in 2017 that was interrupted by a cancer diagnosis. After a year of […]
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School closes to students through March 29
The Haines School will keep its doors closed to students until Monday, March 30 based on Alaska Department of Education and Early Development directives. Teachers and school staff are expected to return to work on Monday, March 23. Superintendent Roy Getchell told the CVN Wednesday afternoon that he and school administrators are prepared for plans […]
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Principal candidate list to be narrowed down later this week
Seven educators, including two locals, have submitted applications for the Haines School principal position. Interviews are this week with a short list expected by Friday. Haines Borough School District teacher Lily Boron and dean of students Kim Sundberg are among the applicants. Boron has taught in the school district for 21 years and is currently teaching […]