West Ada School District

Lawsuits: Student fees represent a form of ‘coercion’

The West Ada School District is accused of collecting some $2 million in unconstitutional student fees in 2014-15, while the Pocatello-Chubbuck School District is accused of collecting “hundreds of thousands of dollars.”

West Ada dips into savings to balance budget

Back at full strength following a voter recall, the state’s largest school district wasted little time in looking toward the future.

West Ada fills final open school board seat

Former lawmaker Steve Smylie accepts appointment to Zone 3 seat held by former board member Carol Sayles.

West Ada fills first school board vacancy

Software developer Ed Klopfenstein will fill the seat of recalled board member Tina Dean.

Thirteen apply for West Ada’s vacant school board seats

The state’s largest school district is likely to fill both board vacancies by the end of the week.

Love for animals sets career path for Meridian teen

Senior Kristin Nesbitt will graduate at the top of her class and head to the University of Idaho to study animal science.

Video: What’s next in West Ada?

After the recalls of two trustees, the West Ada School District faces a big transition. Get the answers here.

West Ada moving forward following school board recall

Election results to be certified next week; applications for board vacancies expected to be posted May 24.

Meridian teacher hobnobs with U.S. education secretary

Micah Lauer, a middle school science teacher, visited the White House as part of national event.

Otter endorses West Ada recalls

The governor and the first lady headed a list of endorsements released Thursday.