“If we don’t have alignment with the Legislature on what’s important, and they don’t support it and fund it, we’re not going to get anything done,” said Kurt Liebich.
State Board of Education
State Board approves extra COVID funds to help schools
Members also unanimously approved the contract for new BSU head football coach Andy Avalos.
State Board takes up debate on simplifying student fees
The State Board also made a move toward changing the timeframe for high school students to take standardized tests, and removing the college entrance exam as a high school graduation requirement.
For some charters, enrollment decreases pose an immediate budget challenge
By and large, charter school enrollment has grown during the pandemic. But some charter schools saw a sharp decrease in enrollment — and a hit on their budgets.
State Board takes first look at proposed new academic standards
The Legislature will get the final say on standards in just over a year, during the 2022 session.
State Board waives college entrance exam requirement for class of 2021
The State Board also approved new nursing and cybersecurity programs at Boise State University and Lewis-Clark State College.
State board reinforces governor’s order: Only 10 spectators at events
The State Board resolution is in response to pressure on school districts, and reports of districts violating Gov. Brad Little’s “Stay Healthy” order.
State Board hosts summit on supporting student mental health
Students and state leaders said they need access to more counselors, and collaboration between agencies and communities.
State Board reverses course, makes enrollment reporting rule temporary
Changing to a temporary rule gives the Legislature more options and allows the state to review corrected enrollment data expected to be available in January.
State Board: K-12 employees could receive COVID-19 vaccines by January
For instructors and staff at Idaho’s colleges and universities, the wait could stretch into early to mid-summer.