Day: May 31, 2013

Nampa searching for new finance officer

Michelle Yankovich was hired to help guide the Nampa School District through a deep financial crisis. She will return to the private sector this summer.

Five Idaho teachers win $5,000 each

A Washington company awarded the “Excellence in Classroom” awards based on student nomination essays.

‘Sink or swim:’ Dem chairman rips GOP leaders

A boatload of criticism? In a guest opinion, the chairman of the state’s Democratic Party takes on Gov. Butch Otter, Superintendent of Public Instruction Tom Luna and House Speaker Scott Bedke.

Nampa district proposes 14 furlough days

Interim superintendent Pete Koehler said the furlough days would help bring stability to a district facing a $3.5 million deficit. Union representatives said they will present a counteroffer Tuesday evening.