For Some Nome Teachers, New Healthcare Costs Are a Burden — and Raise Questions of School Board Transparency
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Healthcare premiums have more than doubled for the 2018-2019 school year, Nome teachers say. And the changes were announced only last week — after contracts had already been signed.
Nome Residents Continue Wait For Quintillion High-Speed Internet
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Residents of Nome continue to wait to access high-speed internet through Quintillion’s fiber-optic cable, though a handful of business customers are now connecting to it.
Nome City Council Talks Mining Laws, Property Abatements
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Heated words on mining and property abatements were exchanged during what Mayor Richard Beneville called a “productive” Nome City Council meeting Monday night. The Council also addressed a possible resolution on public intoxication and vagrancy on Front Street.
Nome Schools Secures Funding Amid Superintendent Transition
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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.
City Council to Finalize FY ‘19 Budgets, Distribute Community Benefit Share Funds
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Following a work session regarding NSEDC’s mid-year community benefit share, the Council could then approve the FY 2019 City budgets. The City is expected to raise the mill rate to 11 mills, fully fund Nome Public Schools’ request of $3,078,762, and increase the Chamber of Commerce’s contract to $175,000.
Kids Care for Community
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“How do we take care of others?” asks the voice of a child in a radio spot airing this summer on KNOM. It’s part of a new series in which “radio rangers” explore how to be responsible members of one’s community.
Nome City Council Looks To Fully Fund Schools
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After a special work session last week, the Council is one step closer to approving a $600,000 funding increase over last year.
Diplomas in Hand, Nome Grads Tasked with ‘Positive Change’
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Amid a flurry of blue and white balloons, Nome-Beltz High School bid farewell to its 2018 graduates – as well as several NPS employees.
Last School Day for Arnold as Nome Superintendent; Schildbach to Start July 1
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May 25 is the last day students will go to class with Shawn Arnold in the superintendent’s seat.
Nome School Board Approves Teacher Salary Increases, Revised Reading Lists
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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.