Trustees admit meeting violation

Responding to a formal complaint from Idaho Education News, the Caldwell School Board on Wednesday admitted to violating Idaho open meetings law . The violations — and Idaho Education News’ complaint — stems from nine hours of closed meetings Saturday, and the board’s subsequent decision to hire Shalene French as the district’s new superintendent. On Wednesday, the board passed what is called a motion of “self-recognition” of an open meeting law violation. What that means is that the board rescinded its job offer to French, and will revisit the hiring issue. The board has scheduled a meeting for 5 p.m. Monday to revisit the decision — and perhaps make another job offer/ Kevin Richert , Idaho Education News. More here .