Sitka School Board sends a strong message to Juneau about education funding

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Sitka School Board sends a strong message to Juneau about education funding

Legislators and staff from the governor’s office are trying to negotiate a way past an education funding logjam. There’s been no significant increase to public schools in nine years in Alaska, but the governor is holding out for policy reforms that make it easier to open charter schools. (KCAW file photo)Board president Phil Burdick is a bit tired of state legislators who throw up their hands over education funding. Last year, the legislature pa…