Day: October 1, 2013

Luna calls for 5.9 percent budget increase

Luna’s FY15 budget calls for increasing spending by more than $77 million next year, with $42.5 million of that devoted to a whole new system for paying teachers.

IEA announces three staff hires

The statewide teachers’ union has a new public policy director, spokesman and regional director in North Idaho.

Career ladder would raise new teacher pay

Starting teacher pay would increase to $33,000 next year, and reach $40,000 in six years if career ladder plan is fully implemented.

Luna budget holds line on technology

The state superintendent’s 2014-15 budget proposal includes $13.4 million for technology programs — which is identical to 2013-14 spending.

Luna wants to create six advisory committees

A $300,000 budget request would fund the expenses of these committees, including a student committee, that will study the overhaul of teacher pay, school funding and technology implementation.

Using technology to shrink a school

Meridian technology pilot focuses on classroom collaboration.