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West Bonner superintendent’s background investigation is cleared

Branden Durst’s first fingerprint card was never found by the district or the state.

Voter turnout expected to double in West Bonner recall election

Facing an uncertain future, trustee Susan Brown asked the community to allow their new superintendent a chance to prove himself.

West Bonner put on notice to comply with Idaho law

The North Idaho district was given an Aug. 23 deadline to correct a compliance issue regarding its un-certified superintendent, Branden Durst.

Trustee claims superintendent’s background check was not done

The school district received an email this week explaining that Branden Durst’s background check paperwork arrived Monday, well after the five-day grace period.

Green touches on Phoenix purchase during fall address

Plus, a new partnership with CWI will allow Treasure Valley learners to jumpstart their education, and ease the transfer process between schools.

Inspiring educator remembered at Coeur d’Alene meeting

The district adopted three new remedial courses in response to low math performance.

West Bonner superintendent escalates dispute with state education leaders

The State Board of Education is not following Idaho code, according to Branden Durst, and it is saying that “‘we can do what we want.’”

West Bonner board finds common ground with community concerns

In other news, two former employees have filed a lawsuit against the district for violating labor rules.

West Bonner superintendent’s plan to relocate students met with opposition

Because of an aging boiler and other structural deficiencies, Braden Durst’s idea to temporarily shut down the junior high school was met with calls to “pump the brakes” and “Just slow the freaking roll.”

From ‘separation of church and state’ to ‘conservatism,’ West Bonner leader fields variety of questions

Being fiscally conservative drew little to no reaction from the audience. But what did cause a visceral reaction was Durst’s statement that “we need to be the Florida of the United States.”