SCHOOL BOARD BUSINESS
West Ada trustees cut ties with Idaho School Boards Association
Idaho’s largest school district will end its membership with the organization at the end of the month, citing a tight budget and in-house staff that provide many of the same services.
Taxpayer funding
State rule could restrict how parents spend virtual school dollars
Administrator pay
Boise trustees approve contract, salary for incoming superintendent
Boise School District
UPDATED: Boise settles teacher’s mouse infestation lawsuit for $720,000
School Board Business
UPDATED: Moscow weighs reducing its high school graduation requirements
Workplace dispute
Former Idaho Falls administrator sues district, alleges discrimination
Voter participation
Secretary of State: Idaho’s rapid growth is reshaping state politics
Higher education
TVCC expands waiver to high school seniors nationwide
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The Kevin Richert Podcast
Episode 104: A pre-session preview for 2026
Shakeups at the Statehouse.
A shortage of money.
And an election year.
It’s shaping up to be a turbulent 2026 legislative session. Which means it could be a long session as well.
To set the stage for the Jan. 12 kickoff of the session — and beyond — Kevin Richert and Ryan Suppe sit down with Idaho School Boards Association deputy director Quinn Perry and Idaho Education Association assistant executive director Matt Compton.