West Ada School District

Elections: Levies, bonds pass; Caldwell trustees recalled

Among Tuesday’s headlines: A supplemental levy passes in West Ada, and the Bonneville district finally gets the green light on a new high school.

Following month’s of turmoil and four school days without a superintendent, West Ada trustees go in-house to name interim superintendent.

The latest bone of contention: former Superintendent Linda Clark’s claim that she was offered a “pittance” to end her 11-year tenure.

The headliners: levies in West Ada, Nampa and Vallivue; another bond issue in Bonneville; and recalls in Caldwell.

Hundreds of kids are skipping playground time during recess and choosing to run the track instead.

The 37-year district veteran says trustees have been “militating” for her ouster. With a recording of her press conference.

Do you need to catch up on the controversies in West Ada? Here’s a quick chronology.

The West Ada School Board is scheduled to meet at 5:30 pm. Tuesday, but the superintendent vacancy isn’t on the agenda — at least yet.

The state’s largest district is seeking a two-year, $28 million supplemental levy.

Next up for the embattled school board: a regularly scheduled meeting slated for Tuesday evening.