Posts Tagged ‘Jennifer Reader’
Nome Schools Secures Funding Amid Superintendent Transition
The Nome City Council approved the school district’s full budget request Monday, and the NPS Board of Education said farewell to departing Superintendent Shawn Arnold Tuesday night.
Read MoreNome City Council Looks To Fully Fund Schools
After a special work session last week, the Council is one step closer to approving a $600,000 funding increase over last year.
Read MoreNome School Board Approves Teacher Salary Increases, Revised Reading Lists
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.
Read MoreCity Council Weighs Increasing Deficit to Forestall More Cuts at Nome Schools
There’s no easy path forward for the Nome City Council as it decides how much money to give to Nome Public Schools for the upcoming school year.
Read MoreNome Schools May Find Funds for Music and Librarian
Superintendent Shawn Arnold says the savings from retiring long-time teachers’ higher salaries could keep the music program off the chopping block. As for the librarian, he says: talk to your elected officials.
Read MoreFacing More Budget Crunches, Nome Public Schools Considers Staff Cuts
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.
Read MoreNome Public Schools Pursues Accreditation; Board Talks Funding Challenges
The district is beginning a two-year accreditation process, Superintendent Shawn Arnold announced at the Nome Board of Education’s regular meeting Tuesday night.
Read MoreNome School Board Approves Equity Framework, ACSA Charter Renewal
On Tuesday evening, the Nome Public Schools Board of Education approved the district’s Equity Framework, as well as Anvil City Science Academy’s charter renewal application.
Read MoreOne Martinson on City Council, One Martinson on School Board, Unofficial Election Results Say
Unofficial vote tallies from Tuesday’s Municipal Election in Nome suggest most incumbents kept their seats, including Nome Mayor Richard Beneville. There were two exceptions: City Council Seat B challenger Doug Johnson, who defeated Louis Green Sr., and School Board Seat D challenger Sandy Martinson, who defeated Panganga Pungowiyi. In Tuesday’s only race with three candidates, Adam Martinson won for City Council Seat A.
Read MoreCandidates Declared for 2017 Nome Municipal Elections; Mayor Running Unopposed
Incumbent Nome mayor Richard Beneville is slated to run unopposed in the October 3rd municipal election. Multiple seats on the Common Council and on the School Board will see ballot races.
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