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Some school districts are ‘scrambling’ for maintenance money after HB 521
The sweeping facilities bill shifted lottery funds in way that’s left some district cash-strapped in the short term.
Critchfield discusses weighted formula, trade-offs in budget proposal
The funding formula change should help address a special education funding gap, while the overall “modest” budget acknowledges fiscal and political realities.
Administrators rate 98.4% of teachers ‘proficient’ or better
The annual evaluations have been controversial since they were tied to teacher raises.
Hasler wins only contested Boise race, four unopposed incumbents retain trustee seats
Also on Tuesday, four incumbents ran unopposed and will remain as trustees.
Critchfield seeks weighted student formula, new special education fund
The superintendent’s budget proposal would increase general fund spending on public schools by 2.6%.
Governor issues executive order ‘defending women’s sports’
The order directs the State Board of Education to ensure public schools are following laws related to gender in athletics.
Newly required facilities plans ‘eye-opening’ for future costs, superintendents say
The Department of Education has approved 25 plans, which are prerequisites for each district hoping to receive its share of the state’s $1 billion facilities bond.
Business, higher education collaboration ‘critical’ to solving workforce needs, Little says
Little spoke to a packed room of business leaders as the headliner for a Boise Metro Chamber event.
Attorney general: State doesn’t enforce new library law, can’t be sued
Private citizens are responsible for enforcing the law, the attorney general’s office argued.
Parental consent for Band-Aids? Boise School District says it’s required under new law
Inside: Boise also asked for permission to use students’ nicknames, per a separate law that lawmakers enacted this year.