School Board president Margo Bellamy says approving the suggested cuts does not mean they’re final, and that the school district is set to work on a budget next month. “This is just guidance for them to get started building the budget.”
The Anchorage School Board listen to public testimony at the Anchorage School District Meeting on December 19, 2022. .
However, Superintendent Dr. Jharrett Bryantt says he anticipates it being difficult to reverse the Abbott Loop closure, now that the district will be planning for it in its budgeting. “We understand there’s a budget crisis, but we’re heartbroken.” Abbott Loop first grade teacher Dana Cain said through tears during public testimony.
The school board also suggested keeping the ASD Virtual Program for middle and high school students, but getting rid of the elementary component. ASD Virtual fifth grade teacher Jennifer Burelson said the program has more than 550 students, bringing more than $4 million to the district through the state’s base student allocation.
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