028: Navigating the Challenges of Education Funding in Alaska - Legislative Priorities

In this episode, Melissa Burnett, board president, and Meredith Maple, board vice president, join Superintendent Dr. Meinert to discuss the board's legislative priorities.

This episode explores the critical challenges of education funding in Alaska, and the school board's legislative priorities, including increasing the Base Student Allocation (BSA), supporting the Alaska Reads Act, and enhancing special education funding. The conversation highlights solutions for recruiting and retaining staff, such as reinstating defined benefits retirement systems, and examines the effects of past budget cuts on classrooms, students, and staff.

Join us as we unpack these complex topics and explore how Alaska can build a stronger foundation for its education system.