Kyle Pfannenstiel

Reporter Kyle Pfannenstiel covers the implementation of policy in Idaho’s K-12 public school system. He’s a military brat and former health care reporter who holds degrees in Journalism and Political Science from University of Idaho. Follow Kyle on Twitter @pfannyyy. He can be reached at [email protected].

West Ada trustees name four finalists for board vacancy

All candidates who applied advanced to the next step.

Nampa board names new trustee

Marco Valle, a former leader of the Idaho Foodbank, will fill a vacancy on the board next month.

Variants, vaccines and local control — Idaho’s two pandemic years

Idaho battled two variant-fueled COVID surges as schools shuttered and local leaders wrestled with restriction talks.

Idahoans share their stories on how COVID impacted their lives

A former school board member, parent share their life experiences during the past two years of a pandemic.

West Ada accepting trustee applications

Candidates must apply by March 10 to fill the seat left open by former chair Amy Johnson.

Nampa trustees agree to negotiate clerk’s contract

Krissy LaMont’s request to be paid $72,000 annually as the board’s part-time clerk drew heated debate among patrons and teachers.

Time capsule takes former elementary students and teachers back 22 years

Leaders at Washington Elementary opened a trove of objects — and memories — students and teachers buried their over two decades ago. Photo gallery inside.

Ex-boss warns trustees she would not recommend contracting with their new clerk

Former Idaho School Boards Association Executive Director Karen Echeverria sent a scathing email to Nampa trustees, saying Krissy LaMont wrongly used a recommendation letter.

School board members fill the Statehouse

Dozens of K-12 trustees dined with legislators, watched debates on the House floor and testified before the Senate Education Committee during a lobbying event that kicked off Monday.

Nampa trustees to consider paying their part-time clerk $72,000 a year

Last year’s clerk made $8,568. Nampa’s average teacher salary is $49,926.