Legislators comment on Fairbanks School Board controversy in advance of special meeting
The meeting agenda says the topic at hand is “Board member relations and conduct.”
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The meeting agenda says the topic at hand is “Board member relations and conduct.”
Brandy Harty had suggested lawmakers caved to threats from Gov. Mike Dunleavy to vote against overriding his veto of increased school spending.
The comments came as the school board was discussing what cuts to make to next school year’s budget in light of SB 140’s failure.
Seven Republican legislators issued a letter Tuesday calling for Fairbanks North Star Borough Board of Education President Brandy Harty to apologize and step down for remarks she made at school
The one-term lawmaker said collaboration between stakeholders has helped produce wins for Alaska’s fisheries and the state’s economy