Nome Schools Secures Funding Amid Superintendent Transition
![The Nome Public Schools Board of Education presents outgoing Superintendent Shawn Arnold with a gift.](https://knom.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/IMG_3133-1200x900.jpg)
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.
Nome City Council Looks To Fully Fund Schools
![City councilmen (background) listen to Superintendent Shawn Arnold and Nome school board members (foreground)](https://knom.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/04/IMG_8536-1200x800.jpg)
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’
![NBHS Class of 2018 Graduation](https://knom.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/2018-05-24-2432px-001-2-e1589998943827-1200x968.jpg)
Amid a flurry of blue and white balloons, Nome-Beltz High School bid farewell to its 2018 graduates – as well as several NPS employees.
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.
Nome Schools Passes Budget, Restoring Most Cuts
![The Nome Public Schools Board of Education reviews the fiscal year 2019 budget before passing it (Photo: Gabe Colombo, KNOM)](https://knom.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/04/IMG_8542-1200x800.jpg)
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 Schools Selects Four Finalists for New Superintendent
![The Nome Elementary School (Photo: Jenn Ruckel, KNOM)](https://knom.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/04/NES-2-1200x798.jpg)
All four finalists currently work for public school districts in Alaska. Only one has experience as a superintendent.
City Council Weighs Increasing Deficit to Forestall More Cuts at Nome Schools
![City councilmen (background) listen to Superintendent Shawn Arnold and Nome school board members (foreground)](https://knom.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/04/IMG_8536-1200x800.jpg)
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.
Nome Schools Fills Most Teacher Positions, Looks to Finalize Budget
![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)
Nome Public Schools has filled about 75 percent of the 18 open teacher positions for next year. It’s still looking for a new superintendent, and finalizing the 2018–2019 budget.
Nome School Board Backs Statewide Education Plan
![The Nome-Beltz Nanooks won the Nome Classic Invitational cross country meet this past weekend. Photo: Laura Kraegel, KNOM.](https://knom.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/2015-09-15-untitled-003-2432px-1200x856.jpg)
The Nome Public Schools (NPS) Board of Education signed on to Alaska’s statewide education strategic plan at its regular meeting Tuesday evening.
Nome Public Schools Superintendent Announces Resignation
![Superintendent Shawn Arnold and board members Sandy Martinson and Nancy Mendenhall at a Nome Public Schools Board of Education work session. (Photo: Gabe Colombo, KNOM)](https://knom.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/IMG_8334-1200x800.jpg)
Superintendent Shawn Arnold announced his resignation Monday in a letter posted on the district’s Facebook page. He will serve through June and then take over as superintendent of Valdez City Schools.