Nome School Board Tables Appointment of New Board Member
![A group of people sits around three tables in a meeting in a public school library.](https://knom.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/IMG_0299-1200x900.jpg)
The Nome School Board tabled its appointment of a new Board member at Tuesday’s meeting. The Board was unable to agree on a candidate to appoint.
Regional Wellness Conference Focuses on Sexual Assault and Domestic Violence
![Panganga Pungowiyi/(Pangaanga Pangawyi) and Lisa Ellanna from Kawerak review the post-it notes full of suggested changes related to sexual assault and domestic violence. Photo Credit: Davis Hovey, KNOM (2018)](https://knom.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/DVSAConference-1-1200x673.jpg)
Sexual assault and domestic violence have been discussed more frequently in Nome recently. Kawerak and the Bering Sea Women’s Group continued that public conversation earlier this month by hosting a regional wellness conference.
Nome School Board Approves Teacher Salary Increases, Revised Reading Lists
![Nome Public Schools Board of Education President Barb Amarok, Treasurer Brandy Arrington, and members Nancy Mendenhall and Sandy Martinson (Photo: Gabe Colombo, KNOM, 2017)](https://knom.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/IMG_7943-1200x800.jpg)
The board approved a range of items at its last regular meeting of the school year, and they discussed the financial situation as the Legislature and City of Nome make funding decisions.
Sitnasuak Settles Lawsuit; Fagerstrom Steps Down From Board
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Sitnasuak Native Corporation will settle its lawsuit against three directors and a fourth shareholder. Charles Fagerstrom has resigned from the Board, per the agreement.
Nome Schools Superintendent Finalists Share Visions for District
![Nome Public Schools superintendent finalists Patrick Mayer, Bill Schildbach and Jamie Burgess (Photo credit: Gabe Colombo, KNOM)](https://knom.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/04/IMG_8561-1200x800.jpg)
The three remaining candidates are Jamie Burgess, Patrick Mayer, and Bill Schildbach. The board is expected to release a final decision soon.
Nome Schools Passes Budget, Restoring Most Cuts
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The budget factors in an anticipated funding increase from the City of Nome of about $600,000 over last year. The city council still has to vote to approve its contribution.
Nome School Board Backs Statewide Education Plan
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The Nome Public Schools (NPS) Board of Education signed on to Alaska’s statewide education strategic plan at its regular meeting Tuesday evening.
Facing More Budget Crunches, Nome Public Schools Considers Staff Cuts
![School Board Member Nancy Mendenhall and Board President Barb Amarok review the budget for Nome Public Schools. Photo: Laura Kraegel, KNOM.](https://knom.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/04/2016-04-12-untitled-001-2432px-1200x900.jpg)
The Nome Public Schools Board of Education’s regular meeting was dominated by a discussion of severe budget cuts. The board also debated shortening the school calendar to give students the month of August off.
Nome School Board Renews Principal Contracts, Faces Reduced Funding
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The Nome Public Schools Board of Education unanimously approved two-year contracts for its three principals at its regular meeting Tuesday, during which budget crunches were also a topic of discussion.
Nome Public Schools Pursues Accreditation; Board Talks Funding Challenges
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The district is beginning a two-year accreditation process, Superintendent Shawn Arnold announced at the Nome Board of Education’s regular meeting Tuesday night.