Haines | Local Politics

Haines Candidates for Mayor & Assembly

The filing period for Haines Borough municipal election closed today, with the following folks who have filed as candidates:  Read more->

Local Politics | School Board

School Board Notes
Special needs students excel, facility updates, employee changes & more…

The Haines Borough School District announced at last night’s school board meeting that it has met Adequate Yearly Progress under the No Child Left Behind Act for the school year 2009/10.  Read more->

Haines | Local Politics | School Board

School Board Meeting Notes
Strategic plan, member appreciation, math text, more…

HAINES — “To graduate life-long learners with the confidence, skills, and knowledge to realize their aspirations and contribute to a changing world” is the new mission statement of the Haines Borough School District. The board adopted a strategic plan, including the mission statement, at Tuesday night’s regular meeting. Read more->

Haines | Local Politics | School Board

School Board Meeting Notes
Mosquito Lk. heat; Wind for schools; Strategic Plan

Should the school district spend over $250,000 on a new heating system for Mosquito Lake School? That was one issue that faced the Haines Borough School Board at last night’s meeting. The figure derives from an estimate of the cost to implement an engineer’s plan. The board expressed concern over the high cost and directed the superintendent to work with two board members and the Borough Director of Facilities to develop a Request for Proposal so that other options can be explored.

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Haines Schoolboard Meeting Notes

By Carol Kelly

Until recently, the Haines Borough School Board meetings have been largely devoid of controversy.  That changed in December when the issue of gym use for activities was raised. 

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Scott Stantis
Chicago Tribune
Feb 4, 2012

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