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.
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 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.
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.
Despite Statewide Teacher Shortage, Nome Schools Start Year Strong
As the new school year begins, all core classroom positions and most supporting positions have been filled at Nome Public Schools. But that’s despite a trend of increasing difficulty in hiring teachers for rural Alaska. “It’s been a struggle,” Nome’s superintendent says.
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.