Anchorage School District faces another budget gap

As the legislature tries to develop a viable solution to Alaska’s budget woes, school districts are exploring options to deal with flat state funding anticipated during the next fiscal year.
Though the level of funding is likely to be similar to the previous year, rising annual costs mean the Anchorage School District is facing a possible shortfall of about $15 million.
ASD Superintendent Deena Paramo said it will be difficult to balance the budget without affecting employees.
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