Day: January 10, 2014
Fixing a law to fix crumbling schools
The state appears locked into spending $3.6 million to repair two school roofs in Salmon — but local officials say the school district might be better off closing one of the schools entirely. The Legislature may be asked to step in.
Panel recommends raises for state employees
A committee went against Gov. Butch Otter, recommending state employees receive a 1 percent raise and a 1 percent bonus. The move wouldn’t affect teacher pay, but a key legislator said he will fight for a similar boost for teachers.
Lawmakers take first run at P.E. rules
Should the state add muscle to its physical education requirements? On Friday, district education officials said the idea could undermine local control.
Time, rules set for Common Core meeting
Do you have questions about the Idaho Core Standards? If you want to pass them along to legislators, you’re on the clock.
An emotional levy hearing in Nampa
In other school election news, the Buhl School District will look to renew its $400,000-a-year levy.