Legislation that would allow school staff to carry concealed weapons without guidance from local school boards was recommended Thursday by the Idaho House State Affairs Committee and as of Monday is on its way to a third reading this week.
As it is now written, this legislation would not have unanimous support from local education leaders. Post Falls Police Detective Sgt. Neil Uhrig, who serves as the chair of the Post Falls School Board, said his initial impression is that this bill is not ready.
Yasmin Harris said a parent is unhappy with how the Sources of Strength program is being delivered and some of the messaging pertaining to spirituality and gender identity.
Stefany Bales has been hired as the Coeur d'Alene School District's new director of community relations.
Bales will replace Scott Maben, who served as the district's communications director for the past six years.