2001-11 Support HB 105KODIAK ISLAND BOROUGH
RESOLUTION NO. 2001 -11
Introduced by: Deputy Mayor Heinrichs
Requested by: Assemblj
Drafted by: Borough Clerk
Introduced: 02/15/2001
Adopted: 02/15/2001
A RESOLUTION OF THE ASSEMBLY OF THE KODIAK ISLAND BOROUGH
URGING THE ALASKA STATE LEGISLATURE TO SUPPORT HOUSE BILL 105
TO INCREASE THE EDUCATIONAL FORMULA FUNDING
WHEREAS, Article VII Section 1 of the Constitution of the State of Alaska states that thtl
legislature shall establish and maintain a system of public schools; and
WHEREAS, provisions of Alaska Statutes Title 14 addresses financing of public schools
through distribution of funds to school districts in the state foundation formula which has
not been adjusted to adequately keep pace with annual cost of living and inflation
adjustments; and
WHEREAS, the current base student allocation is $3,940, which has not been adjusted;
and
WHEREAS, House Representatives Gary Stevens, John Harris, and Joe Hayes have
introduced House Bill 105 to the Twenty- Second Alaska State Legislature that would
increase the base student allocation used in the state's funding formula by an additional
$145 to $4,085 per student;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED THAT THE KODIAK ISLAND BOROUGH ASSEMBLY
unanimously urges the Twenty- Second Alaska State Legislature to adopt House Bill 105.
ATTEST:
ADOPTED BY THE ASSEMBLY OF THE KODIAK ISLAND BOROUGH
A. THIS FIFTEENTH DAY OF FEBRUARY, 2001
� ud�cn Nielsen, A. Nielsen, c, Borough Clerk
Kodiak Island Borough, Alaska
KODIAK ISLAND BOROUGH
Robin Heinrichs, Borough Deputy Mayor
Resolution No. 2001 -11
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