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With financial turmoil in the rearview mirror, Nampa gears up for new levy ask
Just months after a supplemental levy proposal failed by only 11 votes, Nampa goes back to patrons with a new ask.
Statehouse roundup, 3.4.20: Lawmakers work on a standards ‘wish list’
House and Senate members have been working behind the scenes on a list of recommendations for new academic standards. A draft of their letter went public Wednesday.
State leaders reiterate preventative measures amid coronavirus outbreak
“I encourage Idahoans to do their part,” Gov. Brad Little said during a press conference Wednesday.
Transgender athletes rally against Idaho legislation
Chris Mosier, a Team USA athlete and transgender activist, called an Idaho bill the “worst in the country attacking transgender student athletes.”
Firth names new superintendent
Brandon Hammond, principal of Boardman, Ore.-based Sam Boardman Elementary School, will start the district’s outgoing superintendent in June.
Statehouse roundup, 3.3.20: JFAC OKs 4.1 percent increase in public school spending
The budgets include funding increases for teachers salaries, the literacy initiative, social-emotional learning, support unit growth and more.
Coronavirus prompts school closures, precautionary directives
The virus had infected 18 and killed at least six in Washington State as of Monday.
Fruitland responds to federal lawsuit with details on how leaders handled harassment allegations
The district says “vague hearsay rumors” were not enough for Superintendent Teresa Fabricius to start an investigation.
Statehouse roundup, 3.2.20: Guns-in-schools bill unveiled
But time is working against any new bill, since legislative leaders hope to wrap up the 2020 session within three weeks. For example, the House Education Committee will soon turn its focus away from introducing bills.
Statehouse roundup, 2.28.20: House passes teacher pay and school elections bills
It was a long Friday of policymaking and protest at the Statehouse. Lawmakers passed a teacher salary bill and a bill to limit school elections. Meanwhile, more than 100 people — largely students — protested a series of bills limiting transgender rights.