Kevin Richert
NIC trustees agree to reinstate Swayne
Nick Swayne is back at the helm at the embattled community college. But In a divided vote, trustees voted to keep interim president Gregory South on paid leave.
Statehouse roundup, 3.6.23: New ESA bill surfaces
In other news, the House did not go into session Monday — and most House committees were off Monday — as lawmakers went to Eastern Idaho for funeral services for former Rep. Dell Raybould.
Judge orders NIC trustees to reinstate Swayne
The Friday evening order leaves the NIC with two presidents on the payroll — and opens a new round of turmoil, as a regional panel considers pulling the beleaguered community college’s accreditation.
After library bill vote, Boyle abruptly steps down from House Education
“This is Idaho, not San Francisco, and I’m a mom and a grandmom,” said Boyle, R-Midvale, explaining her decision to step down.
Analysis: Scott Yenor appears to have the national stage he craves
The political science professor’s longterm status at Boise State University is unclear. His place in the higher education “woke wars” appears certain.
Statehouse roundup, 3.1.23: Conservatives kill bill shifting endowment money into K-12 buildings
In other news, a bill to overhaul school board elections is in limbo — but it isn’t necessarily dead.
Idaho’s $1 billion school election day: a district-by-district breakdown
There’s still time to vote if you haven’t already.
Analysis: The big election day lawmakers don’t want to see
When school districts go to the polls on March 14, more than $1 billion in taxpayer money will be on the line. If some lawmakers get their way, it will be the last election of its kind.
Statehouse roundup, 2.23.23: School bathroom bill heads to Senate floor
In other news, lawmakers balk at a bill to furnish free feminine hygiene products in dispensers in school restrooms.
Statehouse roundup, 2.22.23: Parental rights bill sails to House floor
In other news, House Education introduced another parental rights bill — and a new motto bill.