East Idaho
Bank recovers $484,000 stolen from Teton School District
The money is part of $784,000 missing after the district’s former business manager submitted an electronic payment to what he purportedly thought was a construction company.
Shelley authorizes financial audit of its high school
Trustees discovered a secretary manipulated the books and Shelley High overspent over $44,000 in 2018.
Idaho teacher acquitted of animal cruelty
Students and teachers testified about the details of a biology teacher feeding a puppy to a snapping turtle in front of students.
Teton business manager resigns amid FBI investigation
District officials notified police in December that an employee made an electronic payment of nearly $785,000 to a fraudulent bank account.
FBI investigating $785,000 fraudulent payment in Teton School District
“This is extremely devastating for our community,” Teton School Board Chair Chris Isaacson said.
Charter commission investigating two Blackfoot schools
Allegations of misconduct range from inappropriate handling of sexual misconduct claims to questionable financial practices.
BYU-Idaho teacher preparation program falls short of state requirements
Teacher candidates will have to take additional coursework to complete their certification.
Bonneville names four finalists in superintendent search
The board plans to replace retiring leader Chuck Shackett by Feb. 13.
New partnership helps high school students earn college credits
The College of Eastern Idaho and the Idaho Falls School District will together launch the “Jumpstart College Program” next year.
East Idaho leaders outline priorities for legislative session
State Superintendent Sherri Ybarra solicited feedback from local leaders regarding a range of issues ahead of the 2019 legislative session.