Alturas Preparatory Academy is weeks is months away from opening its doors for the first time — in a remodeled 73,000 square-foot former Sears department store.
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Ammon charter school violated eight special education laws, according to state investigation
The State Department of Education has found Monticello Montessori Charter School in violation of multiple requirements under both the federal Individuals with Disabilities Education Act and Idaho Special Education Manual.
Monticello board chair resigns amid investigation
Ken Glodo gave no reason for the decision, which accompanies a months-long probe into his charter school’s finances by the Idaho Public Charter School Commission.
Monticello board lets go of executive director amid state investigation
A probe of the school’s finances has revealed dozens of unexplained purchases.
‘After I got the gun, I just pulled her into a hug’: Rigby teacher retraces school shooting
Krista Gneiting spoke out about the May 6 ordeal at Rigby Middle School with Good Morning America.
Prosecutor declines to release more details on Rigby shooting case
The case is currently in juvenile court, where records are sealed. Idaho has some exceptions that would bump the case to adult court instead.
More counselors, heightened police presence in Jefferson County schools after shooting
Students will be able to return to school Tuesday, Superintendent Chad Martin announced Monday.
Sixth-grade girl suspected of shooting two students and a custodian at Rigby Middle School
All three victims sustained non life-threatening injuries, according to the Jefferson County Sheriff.
Charter commission probes $11,500 in unexplained payments at Ammon school
New details about an ongoing investigation into the school revolve around credit card purchases totaling $9,316.07 from October to December 2020, and $2,176.16 in “reimbursements” to employees dating back to July.
Charter commission investigating Ammon school
A recent complaint filed against the school includes a claim that Monticello Montessori Public Charter School’s “board of directors may be receiving monetary benefits through contracts held by the school.”