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Charter commissioners discuss financial ‘malpractice’, low performance and closing schools in leaked audio
A recording from a closed-door meeting reveals critiques of several Idaho charter schools. Commission and charter school leaders released statements after hearing the audio.
Idaho SAT scores continue to drop
The average score on the college entrance exam has dropped more than 20 points since 2017.
Commission suspends former Shelley principal’s administrative certificate
The decision follows Eric Lords’ admission that he used school funds for more than $3,700 in personal purchases.
Chubbuck charter moving into Sears department store
The new building will allow the K-6 charter to expand enrollment from 180 elementary students to 580 K-12 students by 2022. The students will largely be pulled from traditional public schools in Pocatello and Chubbuck.
State Board vacancies draw 38 applications
Gov. Brad Little will appoint two new members to serve five-year terms.
Emmett superintendent steps down
Wayne Rush’s departure became a matter of public record Wednesday. But the board and the superintendent signed a separation agreement a week ago — in a move that may have violated the state’s Open Meetings Law.
Former Shelley principal used school funds for personal purchases
Eric Lords could be stripped of his Idaho administrator’s license after admitting that he used school credit and debit cards to buy a range of personal items.
‘Bad behavior continues to be rewarded;’ outgoing Middleton superintendent rips adversaries
Josh Middleton said unnamed political foes made it impossible for him to work with trustees and address the Canyon County district’s needs.
Turmoil in Blaine County: Critics seek Holmes’ ouster
Critics say Superintendent GwenCarol Holmes has neutralized the school board, while surrounding herself with “yes people” and a “lickspittle battalion of principals.” Holmes says she has no intention of stepping down.
Coach with criminal past proposes multimillion-dollar athletic complex
West Jefferson’s school board voted to move forward toward a $3 million baseball complex behind the guidance of a convicted felon with a history of investment scams.