East Idaho
Bonneville educators, patrons provide input on superintendent search
Some 50 parents, teachers and school administrators outlined the skills and attributes needed for the person selected to replace outgoing superintendent Chuck Shackett.
Bonneville mulling $38.8 million bond issue, long range growth plan
The measure would include funding for a new elementary school, and could kick off a 12-year $176.5 million plan to upgrade a range of facilities across the district.
Bonneville seeks input amid superintendent’s search
An online survey and special board meeting will let patrons have a say in the district’s pursuit of a new leader.
Students host legislative debates
Seniors at Compass Academy called the shots in two political events this week.
VanderSloot funds anti-Ybarra Facebook campaign
A Facebook post promoted by one of the billionaire’s companies has reached hundreds of Idahoans since Saturday night.
Idaho State signs nearly $1 million advertisement contract
The $975,000 deal is to highlight the university’s lesser-known impacts and offerings.
VanderSloot endorses Wilson for superintendent
Major Republican donor and billionaire Frank VanderSloot will support Cindy Wilson, a Democrat who’s challenging Republican incumbent Sherri Ybarra in next week’s midterm election.
Blackfoot considers later start times
The East Idaho district is considering starting classes a half hour later than normal.
Shelley superintendent to retire
Shelley Superintendent Bryan Jolley has announced his plans to retire in June.
Idaho State’s enrollment drops
The decline is 2.5 percent among undergraduates and .8 percent among graduate students, despite some positive enrollment indicators.