District News
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Letter from Chief School Administrator - Texas School Tragedy
As I read about the tragedy that happened in Uvalde, Texas, at Robb Elementary, my heart breaks for the community and the many families impacted. It is difficult to fully comprehend the level of loss and pain they must be experiencing.
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Press Release: FNSBSD and FEA/ESSA Negotiations on Pause | May 24, 2022
The District has been negotiating contract proposals with both the Fairbanks Education Association (FEA) and the Education Support Staff Association (ESSA) since February 2022. The District and the associations have not finalized a successor agreement and will continue negotiations in August 2022.
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Press Release: FNSBSD-FPA Tentative Agreement | May 24, 2022
The District and Fairbanks Principals Association (FPA) were able to reach a tentative agreement to conclude the bargaining process on Monday, May 23, 2022. The teams have been in negotiations since February, and met for six negotiation sessions.
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Press Release: Retention Bonus for Special Education Staff
The Fairbanks North Star Borough School District (FNSBSD) Special Education department is addressing the special education hiring shortage through a one-time retention bonus, training opportunities, and tuition reimbursement.
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Kindergarten Backpack Giveaway Wraps Up
Thank you to all who participated in the Kindergarten Backpack Giveaway! Nearly 400 students enrolled as incoming kindergarteners for the 2022-23 school year. The District collected 65 backpacks and distributed them among 17 of our elementary schools.