West Ada

West Ada appoints former Eagle fire chief to board

Rusty Coffelt retired last year and said his background in public service will help him handle the pressure of serving the district.

West Ada superintendent to resign

Mary Ann Ranells will step down at the end of the school year citing personal reasons involving her family.

West Ada group drops recall of new board chair and vice chair

Recall West Ada leaders said board members Amy Johnson and Rene Ozuna met with the group and are listening to families.

West Ada approves most of new pandemic operations plan

Amy Johnson was appointed board chair following a series of school board shakeups this fall in the state’s largest district.

West Ada shakeup continues with another school board resignation

Rather than fight a recall, board chairman Philip Neuhoff resigned late Tuesday night.

West Ada case dredges up debate over whether teacher strikes are legal in Idaho

Judge Michael J. Reardon is likely to consider a motion to dismiss the case on Monday. Follow Idaho Education News for updates.

West Ada fills school board vacancy

Sheena Buffi is a parent with a background in human resources who previously worked for a Nevada school district.

West Ada elementary students to return for daily in-person learning next month

The move came after medical experts recommended the district rewrite its health and safety plan.

West Ada says sickout might have violated teachers’ contracts

The district’s human resources officer sent an email to all staff members Friday.

Smylie to resign from West Ada School Board

The announcement follows a tumultuous few weeks in the state’s largest school district.