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Dr. J Harrett Bryantt (Anchorage School District)

4:32 - 4:53

"I do believe that it is important, as I've shared before, that the district pursue a bond this April, but I do believe that the size of the bond should be smaller. And by smaller, I mean lower than around $60 million."

“I do believe that it is important, as I've shared before, that the district pursue a bond this April, but I do believe that the size of the bond should be smaller. And by smaller, I mean lower than around $60 million.”
Speaker
Dr. J Harrett Bryantt (Anchorage School District)
Timestamp
4:32 – 4:53
Community
Alaska News
Location
Anchorage
Captured at
October 20, 2026

From the transcript

And this is leading up to the decision next month where the board will be asked to consider a finalized bond proposal. I will just share my perspective based on the information that I've reviewed today. I, I do believe that it is important, as I've shared before, that the district pursue a bond this April, but I do believe that the size of the bond should be smaller. And by smaller, I mean lower than around $60 million. And part of what our presentation will review today is some of the rationale for why.

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