Caldwell School District

Responding to Ed News’ complaint, Caldwell admits open meeting violation

Trustees denied holding an illegal vote in a closed meeting. But they will revisit Saturday’s decision to hire a new superintendent.

Caldwell chooses Bonneville administrator to head district

The hiring process was kept secret. Trustees signed “confidentiality statements” over resumes and the board chair admitted the trustees made their “unanimous vote” to hire French during a Saturday executive session.

Caldwell names three superintendent finalists

Trustees will interview the candidates Saturday and make a decision Monday.

After two recalls, what’s next for Caldwell district?

Over five months, one of Idaho’s largest districts has lost a superintendent, assistant superintendent and two trustees.

Elections: Levies, bonds pass; Caldwell trustees recalled

Among Tuesday’s headlines: A supplemental levy passes in West Ada, and the Bonneville district finally gets the green light on a new high school.

For several districts, key elections loom Tuesday

The headliners: levies in West Ada, Nampa and Vallivue; another bond issue in Bonneville; and recalls in Caldwell.

Youth court helps kids succeed in school

Canyon Springs, Caldwell’s alternative high school, uses peer review to encourage appropriate school behavior. School leaders say the process is working.

Caldwell mayor focuses on kids

Mayor Garret Nancolas defends spending city time and money on Caldwell’s youth: “If educating kids is not the city’s responsibility it’s Garret Nanocolas’ responsibility.”

Caldwell sets parameters for superintendent search

The process came under question at a Monday school board meeting, the Idaho Press-Tribune reported.

Caldwell trustee recall qualifies for ballot

Critics are hoping to recall two veteran trustees: Amy Rojas and Leif Skyving.