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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.”

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.

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.

American Falls parents and educators lament possible loss of early-learning grant

Conservative Republicans recently killed a $6 million federal grant for early learning. Stakeholders in this rural district say lawmakers got it wrong.

Educator-oversight commission could strip former Marsh Valley superintendent of K-12 certifications

An administrative complaint drafted by the Idaho Professional Standards Commission recommends revoking Marvin Hansen’s professional licenses. He can choose to fight the recommendations in a hearing.

They’re back! Pocatello teens return to school

A full return to the classroom this week was welcomed news for some. Not so much for others.

Bonneville could keep its revised COVID-19 learning schedule

Administrators will ask trustees to consider keeping the district’s current learning schedule for next year, Superintendent School Woolstenhulme told EdNews Wednesday.

Idaho Falls narrows superintendent’s search to 7

Trustees held a special meeting last Friday to review job applications from an original pool of 11 candidates.

Tort claim prompted Marsh Valley trustees to pay off former superintendent

An email from the board chair to Idaho Education News explains the contractual payout. The board approved the payout in an open meeting but concealed its details from the public.