State Superintendent Sherri Ybarra

Analysis: Sherri Ybarra vs. the Legislature

In court filings last week, Sherri Ybarra and a top aide weave a cloak-and-dagger tale of legislators determined to dismantle and defund Ybarra’s State Department of Education. Whether Ybarra wins in court or not, there will be political aftershocks.

New filings in Ybarra lawsuit detail a Statehouse power struggle

In statements submitted to the Idaho Supreme Court, state superintendent Sherri Ybarra and a top aide suggest lawmakers are trying to eliminate the elected position — or render the position powerless.

Boise firm gets $16,000 — so far — to defend Legislature in Ybarra lawsuit

Idaho Education News requested all contracts or documents pertaining to the Legislature’s legal representation. The state refused to release several documents, citing attorney-client privilege.

Attorneys for State Board, Legislature fire back in Ybarra lawsuit

In court filings Friday, the State Board of Education argued it is Idaho’s education policymaking body, and the Legislature argued it has clear authority to transfer money and positions from one agency to another.

Ybarra’s legal fees could cost taxpayers $200,000

David Leroy will receive $400 an hour representing state superintendent Sherri Ybarra in a case against the Legislature and the State Board of Education, according to documents obtained by Idaho Education News.

Supreme Court schedules June 5 hearing on Ybarra lawsuit

The schedule signals that the Supreme Court is expediting a politically heated case pitting the state superintendent against the Legislature and the State Board of Education.

Analysis: Sherri Ybarra’s scorched-earth lawsuit

The state superintendent isn’t just suing the Legislature and the State Board of Education. She is painting herself as the victim of political payback.

Superintendent Ybarra’s schedule: March 9-13

Here’s state superintendent Sherri Ybarra’s weekly schedule, as posted on her website.

Superintendent Ybarra’s schedule: March 2-6

Legislative committee meetings comprise nearly every entry on this week’s schedule. State superintendent Sherri Ybarra does not attend all House and Senate education committee meetings.