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Ketchikan school board warns of deep budget shortfall, schedules special sessions and reconsideration of borough repayment plan
Summary
Board members and administrators said the district faces a pressing cash‑flow problem and possible multi‑million‑dollar shortfall. Trustees scheduled special work sessions and a reconsideration of a borough debt‑repayment ordinance as they plan a draft budget and a reduction‑in‑force process.
The Ketchikan Gateway Borough School District Board of Education on Feb. 25 told attendees the district faces an urgent budget and cash‑flow problem and moved to accelerate budget planning and community engagement.
Board members agreed to a special meeting and additional work sessions as administrators prepare a draft, working budget and a reduction‑in‑force (RIF) plan to present to the public. Superintendent Bollard said district staff are preparing a working budget for review and that the timeline must be tightened to respond to an ongoing cash‑flow shortfall.
Why it matters: The district is negotiating a debt‑repayment schedule with the borough. Superintendent Bollard told the board the borough is considering a three‑year repayment…
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