Day: October 29, 2015

Four-day? Five-day? Preston considers returning to conventional schedule

Once school districts shift to a four-day calendar, they seldom switch back. But Eastern Idaho’s Preston School District is considering just such a move.

West Ada appoints interim superintendent

Following month’s of turmoil and four school days without a superintendent, West Ada trustees go in-house to name interim superintendent.

The latest from West Ada: Board chair bristles at Clark’s claims

The latest bone of contention: former Superintendent Linda Clark’s claim that she was offered a “pittance” to end her 11-year tenure.

Intrigue permeates three-way race for ISBA president

Trustees from Boise, West Ada and Moscow Charter school will contend to lead the Idaho School Boards Association, a lobbying group representing board members from nearly every district and charter in Idaho.

For several districts, key elections loom Tuesday

The headliners: levies in West Ada, Nampa and Vallivue; another bond issue in Bonneville; and recalls in Caldwell.

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