Devin Bodkin
City commission orders embattled charter school to stop using facility
The school’s attorney is pushing back, and setting the stage for what appears to be a looming legal battle.
Teton drops Redskins mascot
After months of divisive debate, the board voted to retire the 90-year-old nickname.
Authorities investigating possible violations of state laws by former charter school director
The investigation marks the latest chapter in the ongoing saga involving finances at Fred Ball’s former schools, Bingham Academy and Blackfoot Charter Community Learning Center.
Families raise $21,000 to keep historic school open
Trustees voted to close the school down. Eight days later, patrons raised enough money to fund the school for at least one more year.
Bonneville to float a $42.7 million bond issue
The measure includes funding for an $18.7 million elementary school and just under $24 million in upgrades to high schools. Opposition calls the plans extravagant and outrageous.
City approves conditional permits for embattled charter school
Blackfoot Charter Community Learning Center will likely have facilities for its students next school year. Bingham Academy might not.
Charter commissioners discuss financial ‘malpractice’, low performance and closing schools in leaked audio
A recording from a closed-door meeting reveals critiques of several Idaho charter schools. Commission and charter school leaders released statements after hearing the audio.
Chubbuck charter moving into Sears department store
The new building will allow the K-6 charter to expand enrollment from 180 elementary students to 580 K-12 students by 2022. The students will largely be pulled from traditional public schools in Pocatello and Chubbuck.
Bonneville to increase $39.5 million bond issue
The district’s maintenance and operations director says the plan to build a new elementary school and fund other structural upgrades will likely cost millions of dollars more than previously anticipated.
Former Shelley principal used school funds for personal purchases
Eric Lords could be stripped of his Idaho administrator’s license after admitting that he used school credit and debit cards to buy a range of personal items.