Alaska Schools Face Closures, High Admin Costs
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Alaskas Mat-Su Valley residents grapple with escalating property tax assessments, even on valueless lots. The Mat-Su Borough School District faces a $4.5 million deficit, threatening the closure of three schools. A proposed solution involves trimming administrative roles, which cost between $150,000 and $200,000 annually with benefits. A former school board president highlights the administrators influence in budgeting and job protection. School boards often rubber-stamp these proposals, making local funding from the borough and state crucial for school survival.
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