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Caldwell trustees vote to merge programs to save money
The board approved the plan during a four-hour special board meeting Monday — with only about 30 minutes of the meeting open to the public.
UPDATED: Boise district receives another sexual abuse tort claim
The district has now received at least nine tort claims involving Gavin Snow, a special education assistant who worked at Cynthia Mann and Valley View elementary schools.
Middleton approves supplemental levy, cancels bond plans
Trustees OK’d a $4 million supplemental levy but nixed plans for a separate facilities measure. Here’s why.
Caldwell hires West Ada principal as superintendent
The school board hired Jeremy Montoya after a seven-hour executive session and interviews with him and internal candidate Julie Mead.
Kuna selects West Ada’s Marcus Myers as next superintendent
The unanimous public decision followed a 90-minute executive session.
Caldwell trustees select new board member after interviews
The board interviewed three candidates Monday. One withdrew after trustees explained the time commitment.
The trend continues: Nampa sees slight drop in enrollment
The district saved money by closing down four schools last year, but enrollment continues to decline.
Boise trustees approve a $30.4 million property tax increase
A Boise school property tax levy will increase by an estimated 18%, widening a large gap between the Boise and West Ada districts. Boise trustees say the money will support a long list of popular programs.
West Ada selects name for new Star elementary
Also Monday, trustees approved an emergency declaration to add portable classrooms at Star’s existing elementary school.
Nampa School District pitches land swap for historic baseball field
Rodeo Park has hosted the American Legion summer baseball league for a century, and school district leaders said they want that to continue.