Two trustees will seek re-elections and a former trustee will seek another term on the Boise School District’s Board of Trustees.

Three seats will be open for contestants on Sept. 1. Voters must be at least 18 and a resident taxpayer within the boundaries of the Boise School District.  

Seeking re-election are Krista Hasler and Alejandro Necochea. Andy Hawes seeks to return to the board, filling a vacancy left by retiring Nancy Gregory, according to press releases.  

Andy Hawes

Hawes announced Monday he will run again for a seat on the board. 

The seat Hawes is running for is vacated by Nancy Gregory, who is running for an Idaho Senate seat representing the Democrats in District 15. 

Hawes said he has decided to return to the board because the seat needs someone with experience and steady leadership due to the district facing enrollment, facilities and financial challenges. 

He previously served on the board from 2021-23 after being appointed to fill the vacancy left by former trustee Dennis Doan, who stepped down in 2021. In 2022, Boise voters reaffirmed Hawes’ appointment with more than 70% of the vote. 

He resigned from the school board in 2023 after he accepted an opportunity in Seattle with Weyerhaeuser, an American timberland company and real estate investment trust that owns and manages millions of acres of forests. 

Hawes’ business pedigree goes back years. He is an attorney with extensive experience in governance, strategic planning and asset management. He graduated from University of Denver with a bachelor’s degree in political science in 1992 and a law degree from University of Idaho College of Law in 1994. 

The Boise native helped establish the Boise Student Advisory Committee in his previous tenure. According to today’s news release, Hawes never missed a board meeting and visited every school in the district. 

In his campaign announcement, Hawes said his district needs long-term planning and steady governance more than ever. 

“Our district is entering a challenging period where enrollment is projected to decline from roughly 22,000 students today to under 19,000 over the next decade,” Hawes said. 

Hawes returned to Boise in March as the Director of Land, Water and Asset Recovery for J.R. Simplot Co.

“I remain deeply committed to protecting strong educational opportunities for every student while making responsible decisions for taxpayers,” Hawes said in today’s news release. “I’ve always believed leadership starts with showing up, listening carefully and doing the work.” 

Krista Hasler and Alejandro Neochea up for re-election

Trustees Hasler and Necochea are each seeking another six-year term. 

A school board colleague praised both trustees for their ability to participate in challenging discussions regarding school and community issues.

“They are both respectful, valuable and collaborative members of our board,” Boise School Board President Dave Wagers said.

Hasler was elected to the board in 2024. Her main philosophies are transparency in communication, providing fiscal responsibility and advocating for the needs of students and teachers.

“As a leader I will continue to contribute to building up our educators and the rising generation,” Hasler said in today’s news release. “I serve as a trustee because I am invested in the success and future of Boise Schools and our community!”

Necochea was appointed in 2025. His priority is to assist the Boise School District ensure all students have equal opportunity.

“We are fortunate to live in a district that values public education as a public good,” Necochea said in today’s news release. “I hope to have the opportunity to continue to serve.”

Candidate filing for the election will open on June 15 and close on June 26.