State Board of Education

Questions still surround State Board vacancies

The State Board of Education has two vacancies — one dating back to November. Is Gov. Butch Otter getting closer to making appointments?

Long-time volunteer resigns from state board

Milford Terrell will step down from his appointed seat on the State Board of Education after 11 years of overseeing public education. ALSO INSIDE: The board elected new officers.

Lanza yanked from task force work

Mike Lanza, a member of Gov. Butch Otter’s original education reform task force, says he was pulled shortly after joining A.J. Balukoff’s gubernatorial campaign staff.

State Board vacancy still on hold

Gov. Butch Otter hopes to name a new State Board of Education member in April. The post has been vacant since November.

Romance-challenged board? (UPDATED)

If there is love in the hearts of State Board of Education members, it was on hold — at least until after a 4 p.m. conference call Friday.

JFAC focuses in on 60 percent goal

Budget-writers asked a few pointed questions about the linchpin of the State Board of Education policies: convincing 60 percent of Idahoans to pursue a postsecondary degree.

Twenty-four apply for Board of Ed post

A former State Board member, legislator, current mayor and past school district board members are seeking the open position on the State Board of Education. Otter will make the appointment to the board, which is subject to confirmation in the Legislature.