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West Bonner’s new leadership team faces a myriad of issues
Delays with the district’s forensic audit could force the state to withhold this month’s support payment estimated to be $1.5 million.
Trustees to consider resolutions on funding formula, open enrollment
One resolution proposes a “philosophical direction” for the funding formula debate.
Commission narrows search for director, welcomes new members
The candidate search comes amid a year marked by turmoil and turnover.
Idaho’s largest two-year college wants to offer its first four-year degree
But first, the State Board of Education needs to sign on.
Back to the drawing board: Shelley trustees will discuss next steps after a $67.8 million bond failure
Fewer than half of voters approved the measure, which was this election’s largest education ask.
Analysis: Another hyperlocal school election, defying prediction and pattern
Here’s a statewide dive into the high-profile trends and outliers from Tuesday’s results.
Highland principal: Pocatello’s bond loss was ‘every bit as disheartening’ as the fire
District leaders reflected on the election loss, while critics cited lack of transparency and confusion about insurance payments.
Student-led vigil to honor U of I victims on the anniversary of their deaths
Ethan Chapin, Kaylee Goncalves, Xana Kernodle and Madison Mogen were victims of a brutal quadruple homicide on Nov. 13, 2022.
Lawmakers evaluate how to financially respond after audit into state health department
The Joint Finance-Appropriations Committee, is meeting for three days this week to review budget requests by state agencies and prepare for the 2024 legislative session.
Lawmakers dig deeper into Phoenix purchase risks
Also Wednesday, the Legislature’s Joint Finance-Appropriations Committee got an early look at state superintendent Debbie Critchfield’s complicated K-12 budget proposal.