East Idaho
City grants temporary permit to Bingham Academy
The permit gives the school 30 days to apply for a regular conditional use permit that would allow it to continue operating in its current facility.
Group objects to Bonneville’s $42.7 million bond issue
The district will ask taxpayers this month to fund the construction of an elementary school and additional science classrooms at its two high schools.
Bingham Academy rejects city’s request
The embattled charter school said it is “under no legal obligation” to obtain a conditional use permit. The city responded by digging in.
City commission orders embattled charter school to stop using facility
The school’s attorney is pushing back, and setting the stage for what appears to be a looming legal battle.
Teton drops Redskins mascot
After months of divisive debate, the board voted to retire the 90-year-old nickname.
Authorities investigating possible violations of state laws by former charter school director
The investigation marks the latest chapter in the ongoing saga involving finances at Fred Ball’s former schools, Bingham Academy and Blackfoot Charter Community Learning Center.
Bonneville to float a $42.7 million bond issue
The measure includes funding for an $18.7 million elementary school and just under $24 million in upgrades to high schools. Opposition calls the plans extravagant and outrageous.
City approves conditional permits for embattled charter school
Blackfoot Charter Community Learning Center will likely have facilities for its students next school year. Bingham Academy might not.
Bonneville to increase $39.5 million bond issue
The district’s maintenance and operations director says the plan to build a new elementary school and fund other structural upgrades will likely cost millions of dollars more than previously anticipated.
Former Shelley principal used school funds for personal purchases
Eric Lords could be stripped of his Idaho administrator’s license after admitting that he used school credit and debit cards to buy a range of personal items.