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Computers and the internet have become integral elements of the classroom in Petersburg's schools. Over the past several years, the district has moved to stay ahead of the technology curve by providing students and staff with laptop computers, a better online connection and a local support staff. Earlier this month, several Petersburg high school teachers gave a presentation to the school board about how technology has changed the way they teach and the way their students learn.

Petersburg’s School Board Tuesday opted to award a roofing replacement contract to the low bidder, despite an earlier recommendation against that award from the project’s architect. Board members agreed that Juneau-based Bicknell, Incorporated had the experience to install the roof they wanted on the Elementary school. The board also approved a budget for next year.. Joe viechnicki reports on some of the board decisions from this months regular meeting.

Track season is underway for Petersburg High School. It’s a popular sport among students again this year. There are about 40 kids taking part, but only fourteen vikings traveled to the first competition in Ketchikan last weekend because of conflicts with other activities. Petersburg finished fourth behind Juneau, Ketchikan and Sitka, but coach Brad Taylor is hopeful the Vikings will be able to field a stronger group for the upcoming meet in Juneau, early next month. Matt Lichtenstein stopped the community gym as Taylor and his team prepared for practice Wednesday afternoon:

Petersburg’s City Council will wait until next month to vote on a service charge increase for residents of the city’s Mountain View Manor Assisted Living facility. The council Monday tabled an ordinance with a one-thousand dollar monthly increase for assisted living, after a former councilor and local resident questioned it’s fairness.

The Alaska Mental Health Trust Land Office says it may try to give some of its land holdings at Papke’s Landing south of Petersburg back to the state. Land Office officials, last Friday, updated area residents on the latest plans for the dock and parking area.