Devin Bodkin
Labor negotiations to extend to October in Sugar-Salem
An impasse over salaries has pushed a plan to finalize negotiations to October – three months after the district’s own July 22 teacher contract deadline.
Idaho Falls charter school granted permit for O.E. Bell building
The decision allows the school to occupy the building for the 2017-18 school year.
Healthcare coverage stalls labor negotiations in Sugar-Salem
A local union leader says teachers could leave the district before the start of the school year if an agreement isn’t reached soon.
Shelley considers allowing ’emotional support’ animals on campus
Liability is driving the district’s decision to develop a policy, said Superintendent Bryan Jolley, who is concerned about aggressive or untrained dogs, fleas or diseases coming onto campuses.
South Fremont banner bears only Bartschi’s name
The high school junior was named an Interscholastic Star. His name now hangs in the gym with other school achievements.
Upgrades to Idaho Falls high schools could cost $90 million
A bond for the redesigns could reach ballots as early as November.
Aberdeen prepares to build new high school
Administrators say overcrowding constitutes the need for a new $12 million high school. The current high school is almost 70 years old.
Bonneville offers online classes statewide
The Bonneville School District in Idaho Falls has teamed with a national vendor to bring online classes to students across the state.
Education news briefs from across East Idaho
Idaho Falls to host building redesign meeting, Madison approves plan to renew levy, and free books are available in Pocatello.
Idaho teacher doubles as summer rocker
Aaron Ball is a 36-year-old musician who crams a year’s worth of performances into a summer — he teaches automotive classes at Blackfoot High School.