Nome City Council and School Board To Go Over First NPS Budget Draft for FY’19
During a 5:15pm work session tonight, the City Council is scheduled to go over NPS’s first draft of their nearly $7-million budget. Potential revisions to the 2018 Port Tariffs for over-side fueling transfers is also a topic of discussion for the work session.
Facing 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.
Quintillion’s Fiber Has Arrived in Nome — But for Residents, the Wait Continues
Quintillion’s long-awaited fiber internet services are now active in Nome, but so far, only local institutions are connected to the new network. Bringing the fiber broadband to individual consumers will require agreements with residential providers that have yet to be finalized.
Nome School Board Renews Principal Contracts, Faces Reduced Funding
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 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.
For Nome Schools, New Standardized Test Here To Stay
Scores are in from the first Performance Evaluation for Alaska’s Schools (or PEAKS) assessment this spring. They show room for improvement at Nome Schools, but Superintendent Shawn Arnold is optimistic.
Profile: At Culture Camp, New Teachers Immerse in Region
Educators new to Nome Public Schools and the Bering Strait School District recently got a hands-on introduction to the culture and tradition of the region at Cultural Camp for Educators.
NPS Board of Education Agrees On Food Services, Revised Budget Moves To Next Phase
During last night’s Nome Public Schools Board of Education meeting, Shawn Arnold, superintendent for NPS, stated that the food services rate with NANA Management Services won’t increase this year.
Nome Board of Education Expected To Pass FY ’18 Second Budget Revision
During tonight’s meeting, Shawn Arnold, Superintendent for Nome Public Schools, is expected to discuss seven varied topics including a diversity survey, standard operating procedure, and student handbooks.
Shishmaref’s New “Language Nest” Immerses Toddlers in Inupiaq
Hattie Keller, the newly appointed Inupiaq Director for Kawerak, says they have hired two staff members to teach a group of young children at Shishmaref’s language nest.