Youde stepping down as state Ed Board spokesman, legislative liaison

State Board of Education officials are searching for a new spokesperson and legislative affairs officer, just seven weeks before the start of the 2018 session, Idaho EdNews reports. Blake Youde announced Thursday that he is voluntarily leaving the State Board position to work in the private sector. Youde plans to remain in Idaho and continue to do public affairs and government relations work.

Youde has been with the State Board since January 2015. His last day is Nov. 28. The State Board posted the new job opening Thursday. The board will accept applications through Nov. 30. The salary range runs from $42.31 per hour to $44.24 per hour. You can read Idaho EdNews’ full report here from reporter Clark Corbin.