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Nampa superintendent’s one-time payments concerned two trustees

Paula Kellerer gave herself and staff members coronavirus-related stipends without first getting board approval. A string of emails between two board members illustrates confusion.

West Ada group drops recall of new board chair and vice chair

Recall West Ada leaders said board members Amy Johnson and Rene Ozuna met with the group and are listening to families.

Nampa School Board approves athletic competition plan

After practicing for weeks, Nampa School District athletes will be able to compete as early as Thursday.

Former Boise school for parenting teens gets approved as a charter

Cardinal Academy plans to offer childcare, parenting classes and other supports for teenage mothers and fathers.

West Ada approves most of new pandemic operations plan

Amy Johnson was appointed board chair following a series of school board shakeups this fall in the state’s largest district.

Board approves return for Boise School District athletics

Gyms open Tuesday. Boise student-athletes are weeks behind opponents in preparing because of coronavirus precautions.

Thousands miss out on free lunch delivery in Nampa

The district gives out about 1,200 free lunches every day, a dramatic decrease from pre-COVID-19 days when the district was serving 9,000.

West Ada shakeup continues with another school board resignation

Rather than fight a recall, board chairman Philip Neuhoff resigned late Tuesday night.

West Ada case dredges up debate over whether teacher strikes are legal in Idaho

Judge Michael J. Reardon is likely to consider a motion to dismiss the case on Monday. Follow Idaho Education News for updates.

Caldwell to move to remote learning after Thanksgiving

Board chair Marisela Pesina said she has watched the virus ravage the Latino community in Caldwell.