Mat-Su Borough School Board moves forward with controversial bid process that could lead to layoffs

In front of a packed room Wednesday night, the Mat-Su Borough School District (MSBSD) voted 4 to 3 to move forward with a widely criticized request for proposal (RFP).
The district is heading into the next fiscal year with an almost $10 million deficit. In an effort to minimize cuts inside the classroom, the school board has decided to look into outsourcing nutrition and custodian jobs.
MSBSD estimates outsourcing the services could save up to $4.3 million. By voting to move forward with th