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Blaine County HR director files tort claims against district
The claims stem from an alleged sexual harassment incident involving the HR director’s son, a fellow student and an unidentified female school staffer, the Idaho Mountain Express reported Friday.
In wake of email scam, Teton insurance premiums increase
Teton’s insurance carrier covered $300,000 that the district lost in the $784,000 fraud.
Families awarded $1.2 million in lawsuit against Oneida schools
An Idaho State Journal story on the federal lawsuit details a pattern of physical and emotional harm suffered by two students with disabilities. The Oneida district plans to appeal the verdict.
Twin Falls schools build ‘Collaboration Monday’ into the schedule
Students will get out early. Meanwhile, teachers will get an extra hour for training, planning and brainstorming.
Star Middle School principal faces felony charges
Tony Nelson faces two counts of felony injury to a child. He is on administrative leave.
Superintendent Ybarra’s schedule: May 13-17
Here’s state superintendent Sherri Ybarra’s weekly schedule, as released Monday morning.
When there are ‘multiple education topics’ to discuss …
What did state superintendent Sherri Ybarra and Gov. Brad Little talk about Monday? Here’s a synopsis.
Oregon seeks to tighten its vaccination ‘opt-out’ law
The Oregon House Monday passed a bill to get rid of vaccination exemptions based on philosophical, religious and personal grounds. Idaho and Oregon have some of the nation’s highest vaccination opt-out rates — fueled largely by these non-medical exemptions.
Superintendent Ybarra’s schedule, May 6-8: Update
It took until close of business Monday, but state superintendent Sherri Ybarra’s office released her schedule at 4:59 p.m.
State Board to graduating seniors: It’s not too late
Graduating seniors still have time to apply to Idaho’s two- and four-year colleges, and apply for federal financial aid.