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UPDATED: Durst superintendent contract approved after weeks of controversy
The board also declared a state of emergency, which will allow Durst to seek emergency certification.
UPDATED: West Bonner trustees give chair authority to hire lawyer, finalize Durst’s draft contract
But two trustees strongly opposed both measures.
NIC officials tight-lipped after meeting with accreditors
As the pivotal decision on accreditation looms in July, trustees are also deadlocked in their search for a new attorney.
UPDATED: West Bonner trustees mum on buyout for former superintendent — a potential open meetings violation
It’s the latest wrinkle in contentious efforts to replace Jackie Branum.
UPDATED: West Bonner trustees one step closer to finalizing Durst hire
But distrust between trustees and community members lingers.
West Bonner superintendent controversy stokes broader question: who should lead Idaho school districts?
Requirements to become a superintendent are stringent. Durst says they’re too much.
Traditional storyteller brings Nez Perce culture to curriculum
About 60 educators attended Harry Slickpoo’s seasonal rounds presentation at the Nez Perce National Historical Park Visitor Center east of Lewiston.
Educators share lessons and memories from Indian Education Summit
“It’s important for both viewpoints to be included in the curriculum, not just one or the other,” an Indian Education summit attendee said.
West Bonner board strikes Durst repeal, tables contract discussion
Despite audience objections, Wednesday’s special meeting quickly adjourned around the eight-minute mark
Leaders recognize lack of Native American educators as concern
“There has to be specific attention to how we attract our Native students into thinking about being a teacher,” state superintendent Debbie Critchfield said.