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The Fairbanks North Star Borough School District Board of Education passed a $222,873,000 budget Wednesday night – about 15.3 million dollars less than last year’s spending. The recommendation includes about a $56 million ask from local taxpayers. The budget goes now to the borough assembly for approval.

School starts in 12 days for public students in the Fairbanks North Star Borough. The School District has more than 35 vacant Certified Teacher positions listed on the hiring website, and 17 teacher aide positions -- although several of those will close after hires are made this week. The staffing shortage is also affecting the school bus system, and there will be fewer routes this year.

School Efficiency Task Force report says three small schools closing and different grade-level configurations across the district will help close the gap in lost revenue.

Fairbanks, AK - During special meeting Monday night the Fairbanks North Star Borough School Board presented Superintendent Pete Lewis with a notice of…

The Fairbanks North Star Borough School District Fairbanks district is planning for a major funding shortfall. As KUAC’s Dan Bross reports, the district…

Safety concerns have been raised about the bus company that transports Fairbanks North Star Borough District students. KUAC’s Dan Bross reports.