East Idaho
Disciplined superintendent demoted to interim role, promised new position
Marvin Hansen will receive his normal annual salary of $108,973 until trustees replace him — at which point he can step into a newly created position with lower pay.
Bonneville, Pocatello-Chubbuck shape reopening plans around COVID-19
Announcements from East Idaho’s two largest districts will impact learning for over 25,000 kids and their families.
Former Shelley High principal charged with felony grand theft
Eric Lords will appear in court following his purchase of over $3,700 worth of personal items using the school’s debit card — and possibly more, a detective said.
Idaho Falls plans for in-person learning this fall
The news follows similar announcements from East Idaho’s Madison, West Side and Jefferson school districts.
Madison, West Side announce plans for face-to-face learning in the fall
In-person classes will resume in both East Idaho school districts in August, local leaders say.
Police: Harassment allegation prompted attack on superintendent
An incident report obtained by EdNews details the motives behind an attack on school grounds that hospitalized Marsh Valley’s Marvin Hansen.
Teton replaces Redskins mascot
Sports teams at East Idaho’s Teton High School will now be known as the Timberwolves.
Former principal sues White Pine Charter School
The lawsuit alleges that the trustees violated the administrator’s human and civil rights.
Idaho Falls charter plans expansion
The K-6 public charter school is asking the Idaho Public Charter Commission to authorize Alturas Preparatory Academy, a secondary charter that would serve hundreds students in the Idaho Falls, Boneville and Shelley school districts.
Charter administrators received $51,000 in undocumented payments
The payments are not in White Pine Charter School board agendas or minutes, but they do appear in payroll records, according to an Idaho Education News investigation.