Month: March 2020
State leaders reiterate preventative measures amid coronavirus outbreak
“I encourage Idahoans to do their part,” Gov. Brad Little said during a press conference Wednesday.
Candidate filings, 3.4.20: Thayn runs again, and will face a familiar foe
Sen. Steven Thayn will seek an eighth legislative term. If re-elected, the Emmett Republican could be in line to chair the Senate Education Committee.
Transgender athletes rally against Idaho legislation
Chris Mosier, a Team USA athlete and transgender activist, called an Idaho bill the “worst in the country attacking transgender student athletes.”
Candidate filings, 3.3.20: Race to replace Mortimer gets more crowded
The candidate filing period runs through Friday, March 13. Check this blog daily for updates.
Firth names new superintendent
Brandon Hammond, principal of Boardman, Ore.-based Sam Boardman Elementary School, will start the district’s outgoing superintendent in June.
Statehouse roundup, 3.3.20: JFAC OKs 4.1 percent increase in public school spending
The budgets include funding increases for teachers salaries, the literacy initiative, social-emotional learning, support unit growth and more.
Candidate filings, 3.2.20: Bedke, Clow seek re-election
Monday was Day One of the two-week candidate filing period for 2020. Check this blog every day for updates.
Coronavirus prompts school closures, precautionary directives
The virus had infected 18 and killed at least six in Washington State as of Monday.
Fruitland responds to federal lawsuit with details on how leaders handled harassment allegations
The district says “vague hearsay rumors” were not enough for Superintendent Teresa Fabricius to start an investigation.
Statehouse roundup, 3.2.20: Guns-in-schools bill unveiled
But time is working against any new bill, since legislative leaders hope to wrap up the 2020 session within three weeks. For example, the House Education Committee will soon turn its focus away from introducing bills.