Maria Greeley, vice president of the Boise School Board of Trustees, has announced her intent to resign from the board at the next regularly scheduled board meeting on Sept. 8. Greeley said that her husband, Neil, has accepted a multi-year work assignment in Singapore.

In a letter shared with district staff on Tuesday, Greeley expressed her deep gratitude for the opportunity to serve the Boise community and her enduring confidence in the district’s leadership and mission.

“As I say farewell, I do so with the confidence that our Superintendency and Board will continue to be strong and lead with resiliency and integrity as they navigate the many upcoming challenges,” Trustee Greeley wrote in her letter. “I am so grateful to have been of service to our Boise community that understands the value of public education.”

Greeley was first elected to the board in 2012 and was reelected in both 2018 and 2024.

During her tenure, Greeley served on numerous board committees, including Governance, Facilities, Strategic Planning and Superintendent Evaluation. She made it a priority to visit every school in the district, forging connections with educators, students, and families across Boise, according to a news release from the district. A strong proponent of academic rigor and student voice, Greeley championed policies that expanded student choice and improved equitable access to programs.

Before joining the Board, Greeley co-chaired the successful campaign to overturn the so-called “Luna Laws” and was an active member of “Friends of Boise Schools,” supporting the 2012 levy to maintain class sizes.

“It’s been an honor to serve with Maria,” Board of Trustees President Dave Wagers, said in the news release. “Her steadfast dedication to students and her unwavering support for our employees has never wavered. She has been a steady hand and unshakeable leader through some of the most turbulent times in public education. While I’m excited for what her future holds, I am going to miss her and we’ll all miss her advocacy for our great public schools.”

Greeley is a parent of four Borah High graduates.

Trustees will formally accept Greeley’s resignation on Sept. 8 and will also announce the process for appointing a new trustee to fill the vacancy.

For more information about the Boise School Board, visit: www.boiseschools.org