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Capitol notes from the ISBA, March 3

ISBA discusses negotiations that went into collective bargaining bills.

Capitol notes from the ISBA, Feb. 25

The ISBA may print another round of collective bargaining and labor bills this week. Catch up on what’s happening to ISBA-sponsored legislation.

Better education creates better opportunities

Idaho’s education system is not producing graduates with
the skills businesses need. And that’s a problem.

Spend money where reform is needed

Victoria Young, a published author and practicing veterinarian, shares her ideas for improving education.

Capitol notes from the ISBA, Feb. 18

The Idaho School Boards Association had several education-related bills printed last week. Here is a list of those bills and a short synopsis of what they would do, including the fiscal impact.

Bills unfairly tilt the scales

The Idaho Legislature needs to follow its constitutional mandate and take responsibility for making sure districts have all the necessary operational funds.

ISBA Capitol Notes, Feb. 11

The ISBA, IEA and the IASA discussed seven pieces of education legislation and were only able to come to consensus on one. Here is the ISBA’s synopsis of what happened in those discussions and the outcome.

Help boards be fiscally responsible

New legislation is necessary for trustees to fulfill their fiscal responsibilities and ensure the solvency of their school districts.

Capitol Notes from the ISBA, Feb. 4

The Idaho School Boards Association clears up “misinformation” and outlines the differing objections/solutions to legislation between the ISBA and the Idaho Education Association.