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Buhl promotes principal to superintendent
Ron Anthony has been an integral part of the Buhl School District’s academic turnaround over the last five years.
Minidoka superintendent resigns
After nine years at the helm of the district, Scott Rogers is taking a similar position in Utah.
Koehler steps into Nampa’s whirlwind
Pete Koehler is facing a $3.5 million budget shortfall, contentious negotiations with the local teachers union and a lawsuit from a disgruntled former employee. Meet the Nampa School District’s new interim superintendent.
Interim committee won’t meet until after June
Goedde still needs to develop structure for new K-12 education committee.
Nampa teachers union makes no counteroffer
Negotiators for the teachers’ union say they were caught off guard by the “magnitude” of the district’s offer, which would impose 14 furlough days in 2013-14.
Nampa district hit with another lawsuit
A former employee is claiming she was wrongfully terminated after questioning the way the cash-strapped Nampa School District spent federal funds. Among the defendants: Pete Koehler, promoted to interim superintendent last month.
Boise set to appoint another trustee
Three of the seven Boise School District trustees have served less than a year. Another newbie will be appointed on Monday. Here is a list of the 11 candidates.
Task force schedules next round of meetings
There are meetings this week and next. Find out who, where and when these experts in education will meet to make recommendations for improving Idaho education.
Department seeks statewide broadband contract
Proposals are due back to the state by June 28, and department officials hope to name a provider by late July.
Union: Nampa contract offer ‘untenable’
Nampa teachers will have to make some “concessions” to alleviate a $3.5 million shortfall, local union president Mandy Simpson says. The union is expected to present its contract counteroffer Tuesday evening.