Devin Bodkin
American Falls superintendent Ron Bolinger reflects on a 46-year education career
On Thursday, the bespectacled educator looked back on nearly half a century as a teacher and school leader.
East Idaho superintendents oppose electioneering bill
School administrators say they already avoid publicly advocating for bond issues or levies, and that the Nampa Republican’s bill could strangle efforts to share basic information with patrons prior to already-strapped elections.
American Falls Superintendent Ron Bolinger to retire
He served as the East Idaho district’s leader for 21 years and has spent 46 years as an educator.
Food waste 2: Winter storms can be costly
Spoiled food contributes to financial losses in districts, but staffing costs and stifled revenue from strangled food sales and federal reimbursements play a weightier role.
Annual ‘Souper Bowl’ helps East Idaho students feed thousands
The food drive spurs competition between two East Idaho high schools, helping them raise enough food to feed thousands of people in the process.
Idaho Falls’ bond impact on taxpayers is too early to tell
Ever-changing interest rates and uncertain growth make it difficult to say how much patrons could pay if a looming $100 million bond passes.
Schoolhouse shuffle: Aberdeen kids relocate
A remodel at the high school will force the relocation of two classrooms, a computer lab and the library to the nearby middle school.
Superintendents applaud teacher raises but question the future of teacher evaluations
Education leaders share their thoughts and reactions to the education budgets proposed by Gov. Butch Otter and Superintendent Sherri Ybarra.
State Board approves community college district in Bonneville County
This paves the way for Eastern Idaho Technical College to become East Idaho’s first community college. It’s now a decision for local taxpayers.
American Falls scales back bond amount
The rural East Idaho district is again turning to voters to help bear the brunt of rapid growth. Ririe also plans to propose a bond in March.