West Ada School District

West Ada bond issue won’t come soon

Idaho’s largest school district plans to seek another bond issue; voters rejected a $104 million plan last month.

West Ada bond issue fails

The $104 million bond issue was aimed at alleviating crowding in the state’s largest school district.

$104 million is on the line in a low-key, West Ada election

Are voters in Idaho’s largest school district willing to assume $104 million in long-term debt to build new schools and remodel a high school? It may be the most important school election no one is talking about.

West Ada gears up for classes with Tech Expo

About 700 educators and guests from 11 school districts attend the annual expo.

Costs unclear for district name change

But West Ada School District says the new brand better serves the state’s most populous school district, which takes in Meridian and all or part of Ada County’s five other cities.

West Ada bond issue: by the numbers

The big number, of course, is the $104 million bond issue proposal itself. But here’s how the plan breaks down — and what it will cost taxpayers.

West Ada district outsources busing

The district says the outsourcing plan will save close to $16 million over five years. Some drivers are saying they won’t pursue work with the private contractor.