A lack of “strong internal controls” of finances has fueled cashflow challenges at the schools, according to an investigation by the Idaho Public Charter School Commission.
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Bonneville names new superintendent
Scott Woolstenhulme will replace outgoing superintendent Chuck Shackett at the end of this school year.
Insurance company to cover stolen funds in Teton
The more than $300,000 will reimburse what the district lost to an email scam.
AG outlines renewal conditions for embattled charter school
The state is recommending changes to the school’s financial practices, training for trustees and improved academic achievement.
Sugar-Salem considering four-day school week
Trustees have been mulling the change since December and could make a final decision during a school board meeting Wednesday night.
Charter commission to visit two schools under investigation
The state agency plans to interview trustees and review financial records at Bingham Academy and Blackfoot Charter Community Learning Center.
Utah college has no record it sold modulars to Idaho charter school administrator
Fred Ball says he purchased modulars from Salt Lake Community College. He has not produced a bill of sale, yet his school paid him $16,000 for their purchase.
Pocatello-Chubbuck elementary teacher charged with child rape
Tiffany Marie Petersen was charged in Bannock County on Wednesday with one count of rape of a child under 16 and lewd conduct against a child.
Administrator shares documents — but no receipts — to explain financial transactions
Fred Ball gave EdNews copies of his bank and credit card statements and an estimate from Lowe’s Home Improvements to verify thousands in reimbursements from two charter schools he heads.
Bonneville narrows superintendent search
One of two recently named finalists will replace longtime Bonneville Superintendent Chuck Shackett, who is retiring at the end of this school year.
Teton to request information from the FBI
The district says it has never received a report stemming from the 2017 investigation.
Charter administrators received $46,000 in unexplained payments
An EdNews investigation found at least 19 checks — one handwritten — with unusual transactions and no paper trail.
Bank recovers $484,000 stolen from Teton School District
The money is part of $784,000 missing after the district’s former business manager submitted an electronic payment to what he purportedly thought was a construction company.
Shelley authorizes financial audit of its high school
Trustees discovered a secretary manipulated the books and Shelley High overspent over $44,000 in 2018.
Idaho teacher acquitted of animal cruelty
Students and teachers testified about the details of a biology teacher feeding a puppy to a snapping turtle in front of students.
Jurors selected in animal cruelty case involving Idaho teacher
The trial is scheduled to reconvene Friday at 9 a.m.
Teton business manager resigns amid FBI investigation
District officials notified police in December that an employee made an electronic payment of nearly $785,000 to a fraudulent bank account.
FBI investigating $785,000 fraudulent payment in Teton School District
“This is extremely devastating for our community,” Teton School Board Chair Chris Isaacson said.
Charter commission investigating two Blackfoot schools
Allegations of misconduct range from inappropriate handling of sexual misconduct claims to questionable financial practices.
BYU-Idaho teacher preparation program falls short of state requirements
Teacher candidates will have to take additional coursework to complete their certification.