Boise School District

Idaho Press: Boise trustee elections carry $70,000 price tag

Turnout for the go-it-alone elections is notoriously and chronically low, falling below 4 percent in 2018.

Dennis: ‘I promise you we will care about your kid’

In a three-minute video message, Boise’s newly hired superintendent promised a smooth transition in the state’s second-largest district, and a full range of learning opportunities for students.

Dennis hired to head Boise schools

Coby Dennis, a career educator in Boise schools, will take over the top job on July 1. Trustees considered no other applicants to head the state’s second-largest district.

Boise trustees to interview Dennis Thursday

Boise’s deputy superintendent is the sole candidate to head the state’s second largest school district. A decision could come after Thursday’s interview.

Boise trustees hope to hire new superintendent within two weeks

One day after Don Coberly’s retirement plans went public, the board put the job search on the fast track. In essence, deputy superintendent Coby Dennis is the sole applicant for the job.

Boise superintendent to retire

Don Coberly has worked in Boise schools for more than 30 years. Trustees will meet Thursday to discuss a “succession plan.”

KIVI: Lead found in water at 23 Boise schools

The Boise School District issued a terse news release, which did not outline the test results.

Lead detected in water at Boise school

Water at Fairmont Junior High School tested positive for lead, and district officials will test water at 26 other older schools.

Six applicants vie for Boise trustee’s vacancy

Trustees will begin interviewing the applicants Monday, and will vote on a successor on Oct. 8.

Boise schools launch marketing campaign

Attendance in the district has dropped as Idaho families face a growing number of educational choices.