The Anchorage School Board is set to hear public testimony regarding potential school closures in the district. The board will listen to community concerns about the proposed closure of four elementary schools: Baxter, Fire Lake, Lake Hood, and Nunaka Valley. This is all part of the district’s “Rightsizing ASD” plan.
The plan aims to reduce the number of schools in the district, which will save the state money. However, it will also reduce the amount of funding coming to Anchorage from the state. Andy Holleman, school board president, believes this will allow the district to staff and run schools more efficiently.
The district initially proposed closing seven elementary schools, but after hearing public testimony, it removed three from the list. Bear Valley, Tudor, and Wonder Park elementary schools are no longer at risk of closure.
The school board will use Today’s discussion to gain public input about the proposed closures. They want to know how the community feels about the potential closure before making a final call on December 17. If the schools are closed, they will shut down by May 2025.
The Anchorage School Board will consider all the community’s concerns. By hearing public testimony, they hope to make an informed decision about the future of the district’s schools. Hence, the school closure plan is crucial in the district’s “Rightsizing ASD” plan.
The final decision on the school closures will be made on December 17. So, the community eagerly awaits the outcome, which will ultimately shape the future of Anchorage School District and its “Rightsizing ASD” plan.
This news story was originally published by Alaska’s News Source.
