Day: February 14, 2013
State Board makes pitch for $34 million
State Board of Education members recommend spending most of the education reform task force money on compensation, based on a district’s location and performance,
Personal property tax repeal: the latest
A bill to repeal the personal property tax may finally surface in the next few days. How will the details affect school districts?
Early retirement plan faces renewed scrutiny
An early retirement program for teachers would cost the state $3.6 million in 2013-14. Lawmakers such as Sen. Clifford Bayer, R-Boise, believe that money is better spent elsewhere in education.
2013 funding fix heads to House floor
House Education Committee Chairman Reed DeMordaunt says the bill designed to prevent a midyear budget cut of more than $30 million.
College costs: running some numbers
The conventional wisdom holds that higher education in Idaho remains a bargain. Does the theory hold up? A new website allows students and parents to judge for themselves.
Committee chairs ‘vigorously defend’ school funds
Sen. John Goedde and Rep. Reed DeMordaunt pitch plans for professional development, technology grants, teacher salaries and increased budget reserves.