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Candidates say education funding must stay a borough priority as state aid tightens
Summary
At the forum candidates repeatedly described KIBSD funding as the borough's top responsibility, urged seeking grants and new revenue sources, and warned residents that choices will be needed if state aid falls short.
Candidates at the Kodiak Island Borough forum called education the borough’s top fiscal responsibility and said they would prioritize stable funding for the Kodiak Island Borough School District amid potential state cuts.
Why it matters: School funding affects class sizes, programs and staffing; candidates said declining enrollment and volatile state support make long-term planning difficult and may force difficult budget choices.
Key points from the forum: - Christina Van Hoag Mode said the borough is limited by a legal cap on how much it can transfer and…
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