Sherri Ybarra has taken some leave of absence from the Mountain Home School District to run for state schools superintendent. It’s unclear how much time Ybarra has taken off, whether the leave is paid or unpaid and whether the campaigning has affected her work as the district’s federal programs director. The campaign isn’t answering specific questions, and neither is the school district. The fact that Ybarra is taking time off to wage a statewide campaign may not be surprising. But throughout the campaign, Ybarra has touted her current, on-the-ground administrative experience as an edge over Democratic rival Jana Jones, a former deputy state superintendent now working as an education consultant. After her win in the May 20 Republican primary, Ybarra said she would remain on the job in Mountain Home, and campaign after hours/Kevin Richert, IdahoED NEWS. More here.

Question: Another day, another Ybarra flap? Or is this one insignificant?

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