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School board representative warns of staffing cuts and likely supplemental request as district prepares closures

Ketchikan Gateway Borough Assembly · April 20, 2026
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Summary

The board of education reported enrollment declines and paperwork filed to close Point Higgins and Fawn Mountain elementary schools; the board signaled an anticipated supplemental funding request and warned of substantial personnel and holding costs tied to school closures and district budget reductions.

During the April 20 assembly meeting, the board of education representative (Miss Bullard) briefed the assembly on district enrollment, planned closures and budget pressure. She reported current district enrollment at roughly 1,962 students, noted the board voted to close Point Higgins and Fawn Mountain elementary schools and said…

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