Board approves administrator contracts as layoffs and budget work continue

The Ketchikan Gateway Borough School District board voted 5'2 on April 8 to authorize offering certified and classified administrator contracts for the 2026–27 school year, even as the board sent the FY2026–27 budget back to staff for revision.

During discussion members noted two unassigned administrative positions, resignations and the need to reassign administrators after the announced elementary-school closures. Superintendent Bullard explained the draft fiscal note and said administrative staffing is included in the proposed budget; she warned that placement adjustments will affect contract days and pay but emphasized the need to keep schools led and supported during transitions.

The motion passed with two trustees opposed. Administration will proceed to issue contract offers and bring assignment details back to the board as they are finalized.

The vote will allow human resources and the superintendent to proceed with offering contracts and managing placements before the districtinalizes teacher contracts at the special meeting scheduled for April 10.