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School elections: New sunshine bill sees light of day
Statehouse roundup, 3.15.16: The state takes a step to pay off Idaho Education Network legal bills, while another literacy bill heads to the governor.
Caldwell chooses Bonneville administrator to head district
The hiring process was kept secret. Trustees signed “confidentiality statements” over resumes and the board chair admitted the trustees made their “unanimous vote” to hire French during a Saturday executive session.
DeMordaunt drafts third bill trying to help growing districts
Statehouse roundup, 3.14.16: The latest on expanding Idaho’s career ladder, and tweaking the state’s new high school civics test.
Teens compete in business competition
Nearly 1,300 students from 93 Idaho high schools attended the Business Professionals of America’s 2016 State Leadership Conference.
Internet sales tax bill heads to House floor for amendment
Statehouse roundup, 3.11.16: Internet sales tax bill could become tied up in late-session haggling over tax cuts
Caldwell names three superintendent finalists
Trustees will interview the candidates Saturday and make a decision Monday.
State’s leadership premium report fraught with bad math
The State Department of Education compiled the numbers — and submitted them to two legislative committees. The House Education Committee had some pointed questions Thursday.
STEM endowment on hold — at least for the time being
Statehouse roundup, 3.10.16: Headlines on school security reviews, parental rights and more.
House introduces funding bill for growing school districts
Statehouse roundup, 3.9.16: A Senate committee hears an impassioned case for a school security bill.
Amid GOP primary, voters OK $31 million in school levies
But Tuesday’s big-ticket item, a $14.9 million bond issue in Cassia County, went down to defeat.