Devin Bodkin
Charter commission probes $11,500 in unexplained payments at Ammon school
New details about an ongoing investigation into the school revolve around credit card purchases totaling $9,316.07 from October to December 2020, and $2,176.16 in “reimbursements” to employees dating back to July.
Charter commission investigating Ammon school
A recent complaint filed against the school includes a claim that Monticello Montessori Public Charter School’s “board of directors may be receiving monetary benefits through contracts held by the school.”
Her passion for politics is rooted in the Boy Scouts oath
Halli Stone has long voiced her opposition to things like abortion and the Equal Rights Amendment. Today her fight is against bonds and levies for her children’s schools. She’s winning.
Transgender athletics ban could jeopardize future NCAA events in Idaho
A recent bill banning transgender girls and women from participating in girls’ and women’s sports in the state prompted a statement from the group’s board of directors Monday.
Some districts struggle to find trustees
Often no one runs, so school boards are left searching for people to apply.
School savings top $397 million
Nearly all Idaho school districts and charter schools continue to save money, despite lingering debate over how much is enough.
Critchfield mum on rumored superintendent’s run
A candidate for the position welcomed her to the race Wednesday. She wouldn’t confirm or deny a run.
Former Shelley principal sentenced for grand theft
Eric Lords, 49, will spend 50 days in jail, five years on probation and serve 300 hours of community service for the crime, a judge announced Monday.
Breaking the glass ceiling: Karen Echeverria’s path to prominence
With some luck, years of experiences and forging relationships with the right people, she compensated for a lack of higher education to land the job as ISBA’s executive director in 2007 — all while supporting her children.
Bonneville to rerun levies in May
Trustees on Wednesday approved floating a 10-year, $2.8 million-per-year plant facilities levy and a two-year, $5.8 million-per-year supplemental levy.