The Anchorage School District’s budget has officially been approved by the assembly, setting in motion school closures, larger class sizes, and program cuts.
The decision comes after strong public opposition, with many community members speaking out at the assembly meeting — including supporters of Campbell STEM Elementary.
Concerned parent Jackie Ballou said, “I feel the school district made a hasty decision with the budget. Only 11 days from, you know, pulling our name up and putting it on the list and deciding it was time to close us down.”…