# 9/15/26 ASD School Board Meeting


**Body:** Anchorage School District
**Date:** September 14, 2026
**Jurisdiction:** SLED

**Tags:** Education, Construction & Infrastructure, Grants & Funding, Physical Infrastructure


The Anchorage School District Board held a meeting on September 15, 2026, focusing extensively on budgetary and procurement matters. Key procurement actions included the approval of contracts for architectural services: Envision Architecture was selected for the Willow Elementary School renovation project with a contract of $165,861, and Betty'sworth North Architects and Planners were authorized for $382,892 for the transportation garage renovation project. The board also discussed and approved a revised FY26-27 budget memorandum (037), which involved reallocating $3 million in expenditures to save funds for the next fiscal year, balancing immediate staffing needs with long-term fiscal responsibility. The budget discussions highlighted challenges in filling teaching positions, the use of one-time funds, and the impact of municipal and state funding uncertainties. Additionally, the board passed a resolution advocating for inclusive diploma options and discussed the process for submitting resolutions to the Association of Alaska School Boards. Public comments emphasized staffing shortages, particularly the need to restore building substitute positions and support for special education teachers. The meeting also included updates on federal scholarship tax credits and ongoing community engagement efforts through the ASD Listens initiative.

**Source:** Anchorage School District