West Ada School District

West Ada recall petitions certified

Now, trustees Russell Joki, Julie Madsen, Carol Sayles and board chair Tina Dean must decide whether to resign or face a May 17 election.

Plan B? West Ada accepts trustee applications

Four of the district’s five trustees face possible recall elections in May.

Recall campaigns: a Sunshine Law loophole

There’s no way to know how much money — if any — is behind a school board recall election. And here’s why.

Recall roundup, from Blaine County to West Ada

One trustee recall election is in the works in Blaine County. Meanwhile, two West Ada trustees are seeking to block a recall election.

‘The luckiest kid on the block:’ Ranells embraces West Ada challenge

Mary Ann Ranells has a six-month contract in Idaho’s largest school district — but she wants to stay longer.

Petitions turned in for West Ada recalls

The elections could take place on May 17.

One West Ada trustee recall is on; one recall is off

Trustees Tina Dean, Russell Joki, Julie Madsen and Carol Sayles may still face a May 17 recall election.

West Ada trustees drop class fees

Trustees also agree to a contract with newly hired Superintendent Mary Ann Ranells.

West Ada trustees to revisit class fees

Tuesday’s discussion comes after a November district court ruling that declared the fees unconstitutional.

Did West Ada trustees violate Idaho’s Open Meeting Law?

Trustees voted to hire Mary Ann Ranells as superintendent Tuesday — but the board’s agenda made no mention of a possible hiring decision.