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Nampa district proposes 14 furlough days
Interim superintendent Pete Koehler said the furlough days would help bring stability to a district facing a $3.5 million deficit. Union representatives said they will present a counteroffer Tuesday evening.
A.G.: Boards can likely impose contract terms
School boards are facing a July 1 deadline to issue 2013-14 teachers’ contracts. If school boards and unions cannot reach an agreement by that date, districts can likely impose their last best offer, says a deputy to Attorney General Lawrence Wasden.
K-12 interim committee named
Eight Republicans and two Democrats were appointed to find solutions for improving education in Idaho.
Boise firm makes inroads in software sector
Using a system created in the Blaine County School District a decade ago, Boise-based Silverback Learning Solutions is seeking a statewide and national niche in the competitive educational management software sector.
Judge narrows student fee lawsuit
A district judge has scuttled a class action lawsuit challenging student fees charged across the state. But the ruling allows Meridian patrons to continue their case against their local district.
Nampa’s new shortfall number: $3.5 million
The Nampa School District will leave an additional 10 positions unfilled in 2013-14. But the district is still projecting a $3.5 million shortfall, as it heads back into negotiations with the local teachers’ union.
Group pulls plug on Nampa house raffle
A house raffle to benefit the cash-strapped Nampa School District may violate several state and federal laws, the Idaho Lottery says. A nonprofit group is shutting down the raffle and issuing refunds to ticket buyers.
Boise schools will have 10 new principals
Tammy Burks was named the new principal at Cynthia Mann Elementary.
Humanities group honors Meridian teachers
Cindy Wilson and Heide Fry win high school and elementary teaching awards.
Business group will no longer be ‘missing voice’
Behind new leadership, the 85 members of Idaho Business for Education are poised to be an active participant in the debate about improving education in Idaho.