On Tuesday, close to 2/3 of those who voted approved a bond referendum that will allow the borough to make repairs to school roofs. The good news is that the state will pay70% of this cost and the feds will pay up to 45% of the interest on the debt.
Thanks to all who were a part of the informational campaign to let voters know the details of how the bond sale and repayment will work. While the repaired roofs will not cause a spike in student achievement, I am pleased that the “yes vote” shows a strong support for our children and our schools.
Old Believer Students Are Focused
I spent most of Friday at Kachemak Selo, Voznesenka and Razdolna in our Old Believer villages at the head of Kachemak Bay. Despite the less than optimal facilities, I was pleased to see how well the teachers and students are getting on with things. As always, I was impressed by how friendly and focused the students are toward their studies. I respect that these three communities do not like a lot of attention but want readers to know that good things are happening there.