Mat-Su School District Faces $23M Shortfall, Proposes School Closures
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Mat-Su School District in Alaska grapples with a $23 million budget shortfall, proposing to close three schools and cut staff to balance the budget. The district faces challenges due to declining enrollment, stagnant funding, and families opting for homeschooling. Students from the affected schools will be relocated, with some facing long bus rides. More cuts are planned, including ending bus rides for sports and extracurriculars, slashing librarians and support staff, and sharing nurses across multiple buildings. A potential bus driver strike adds further pressure as the new school year approaches.
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