Anchorage Voters Decide on School Funding Measures
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Anchorage voters face critical decisions in April on two ballot measures for school funding. Proposition 9 aims to hire teachers and paraprofessionals with a $12 million property tax levy. Proposition 1 seeks $78 million for urgent repairs and safety upgrades at multiple schools, including $27.4 million for Romig Middle School and $19.6 million for Lake Otis Elementary. Despite budget woes leading to Lake Otiss closure as a neighborhood school, repairs are necessary for safety. Public reaction has been mixed, with the bond trailing and likely to fail. Ballots mail out March 17th, and approval is crucial for covering maintenance costs, as state funds focus on teaching.
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