The new health and safety plan takes effect after Spring Break. It restores visitor protocols and school activities.
Boise Schools

Boise to consider lifting its mask mandate in schools
Idaho’s second largest district is one of the few still requiring masks. Trustees are seeking public input. Health officials remain cautious.

Boise schools to offer free, full-day kindergarten districtwide
Trustees made the decision during Monday’s board meeting.

Boise keeps mask mandate — for now
After more than an hour of testimony and debate Monday night, trustees decided to maintain status quo.

Boise board picks new trustee
“I think our board could probably use somebody who’s rational, level-headed — just can critically think through issues. And so, I thought ‘Alright, I can help,’” Steve Schmidt told trustees.

Boise narrows trustee search to three
The finalists are vying to replace the district’s third trustee to resign in the last two school years.

Boise trustee resigns
Treasure Valley attorney Alicia Estey cited an increase in her professional responsibilities in leaving her post.

Boise students urge district to adopt clean energy plan
Boise students are planning a climate walkout on Friday at noon, at the State Capitol.

Beth Oppenheimer’s passion keeps her going: ‘We’re building a system’
She leads a charge to fund early learning programs in Idaho, against a conservative Legislature that regularly pushes back.

Idaho parents: Yellow signals “no” to mask mandates
Parents are organizing at board meetings, on websites, social media platforms and with dress codes to make sure they are heard.