It took two special school board meetings in late summer to decide on whether Wrangell Public Schools should accept federal funds in the form of a Clean Bus Grant to obtain an electric school bus. The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency offered it to the school district in 2022 in order to decrease diesel emissions.
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Wrangellites have until August 30 to get their name on the local election ballot-that is if they want to run for school board, borough assembly, port commission or mayor.
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The Wrangell School Board discussed a plan to repaint the elementary school. Much of the work will take place during the school year.
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This spring, schools throughout the state have felt the effects of ambiguous school funding for Fiscal Year 25. Although Wrangell Public Schools haven’t taken dismal actions, like laying off teachers yet, Wrangell’s Borough Assembly discussed their local funding contribution during last week’s meeting.
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The first draft of Wrangell’s school budget for next year was discussed at last month’s school board meeting. School district officials said they’ll need to pay off some of its deficit with half of its savings account.
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