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Attorney General: West Ada chair likely doesn’t have conflict of interest under state law
Parents urging for Amy Johnson’s ouster have said her employment in health care creates a conflict of interest as she affects public health decisions for schools.
Boise trustee resigns
Treasure Valley attorney Alicia Estey cited an increase in her professional responsibilities in leaving her post.
West Ada parent launches recall effort against board chair
David Binetti argues chair Amy Johnson’s employment at Blue Cross of Idaho presents a conflict of interest. Johnson maintains she is not violating any policies.
West Ada alternative school teacher named teacher of the year
Todd Knight, a science teacher at Crossroads Middle School, was also West Ada’s 2021 teacher of the year.
Boise students urge district to adopt clean energy plan
Boise students are planning a climate walkout on Friday at noon, at the State Capitol.
West Ada superintendent decides to mandate masks
The new requirement is effective Friday, Sept. 10. In the Nampa School District, trustees voted 2-2 to keep masks optional.
West Ada sees small increase in mask opt-out numbers for students
The opt-out rates among West Ada schools vary widely, with some above 50% and others below 20%. INSIDE: school-by-school rates.
One-third of West Ada students have decided not to wear masks in school
Spokesperson Char Jackson said more important than the mask opt-out numbers is contact tracing and keeping an eye on coronavirus case counts. INSIDE: A school-by-school percentage of students opting out of wearing masks.
Thousands of West Ada parents line up to opt their children out of masking
A line extended around the building early Wednesday afternoon. Parents said it was a minor inconvenience.
Beth Oppenheimer’s passion keeps her going: ‘We’re building a system’
She leads a charge to fund early learning programs in Idaho, against a conservative Legislature that regularly pushes back.