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Boise stays in hybrid learning mode, to discuss opening schools next week
Vaccines, physical distancing, case rates, new virus strains and student mental health are all part of the exceedingly complicated arithmetic of reopening that Boise trustees pondered on Monday night.
West Ada appoints former Eagle fire chief to board
Rusty Coffelt retired last year and said his background in public service will help him handle the pressure of serving the district.
Boise students to return to the classroom on Jan. 19
Trustees agreed to a return to hybrid learning. They also approved a plan to allow more fans at sporting events.
West Ada superintendent to resign
Mary Ann Ranells will step down at the end of the school year citing personal reasons involving her family.
Nampa’s Endeavor Elementary pivots to keep holiday traditions alive
Students met elves and Whos, and a masked Santa as they paraded through the school’s outdoor Polar Express celebration this week.
Nampa superintendent’s one-time payments concerned two trustees
Paula Kellerer gave herself and staff members coronavirus-related stipends without first getting board approval. A string of emails between two board members illustrates confusion.
West Ada group drops recall of new board chair and vice chair
Recall West Ada leaders said board members Amy Johnson and Rene Ozuna met with the group and are listening to families.
Nampa School Board approves athletic competition plan
After practicing for weeks, Nampa School District athletes will be able to compete as early as Thursday.
Former Boise school for parenting teens gets approved as a charter
Cardinal Academy plans to offer childcare, parenting classes and other supports for teenage mothers and fathers.
West Ada approves most of new pandemic operations plan
Amy Johnson was appointed board chair following a series of school board shakeups this fall in the state’s largest district.