School board talks safe hiring

Coeur d’Alene School District Trustees directed district administrators Monday to investigate three potential measures that would increase the timeliness of background checking new hires.

The direction took place during a special meeting of the board Monday evening, which included discussion on employee-hiring practices throughout the district. Multiple trustees expressed concern at the meeting that school district employees are often working in Coeur d’Alene schools for weeks before a thorough background check is completed at the state level.

“There is an expectation, I think if you asked your average parent, that those things are done before they’re in the classroom,” said Board Chair Casey Morrisroe/ Keith Cousins , Coeur d’Alene Press. More here.