Wrangell Sentinel -

A school budget presentation meant to engage the public in the decision-making process on Feb. 27 drew a scant few to ask questions and offer suggestions.

Outgoing district business manager Tammy Stromberg, whose last day was Feb. 28, went over the draft budget for the 2023-2024 school year, detailing projected revenues, expenditures and where the Wrangell School District could fall short.

According to the current draft, the district is projected to be short by $53,179 in its spending plan of about $5 million, and will draw on its general fund balance to cover the difference. The district h...