Idahoans OK $358.6M For Schools

Seven months after saying no, West Ada School District voters approved a plan that will allow the state’s largest district to build three new schools and remodel a fourth. For Bonneville School District officials, Tuesday’s election brought one more defeat — this one by a narrow margin. The two bond issues headlined a busy school election day across the state, with voters endorsing more than $358.6 million in bond issues and levies. All told, voters approved six long-term bond issues while two fell short of the needed two-thirds supermajority. Forty-four supplemental and plant facilities levies passed, while only two failed/ Kevin Richert , IDEDNews.org. More here .

DFO: Wow! Isn’t it amazing that your average Idahoan supports schools and respects the local school systems far more than your below-average legislator?