Lakeland super put on paid leave

Rusty Taylor says he is disappointed with decision

Trustees of the Lakeland School Board have placed Superintendent Rusty Taylor on paid administrative leave for the remainder of his two-year, $156,000 per-year contract. The decision, which went into effect Monday, was announced Tuesday "on the advice of legal counsel," the board said in a communication to Lakeland parents, staff and community members

Lakeland Joint School District superintendent on paid leave

Lakeland Joint School District trustees have placed Superintendent Rusty Taylor on paid administrative leave for the rest of his contract, effective Monday, according to an email sent to district families, staff and community members.

Lakeland eyes four-day school week

'Family time, reset time for students and staff' cited as benefits

A pilot four-day school week is a possibility for the 2026-2027 school year in the Lakeland Joint School District.

Great expectations in Rathdrum

Leaders cite strong growth in population, economy, education

It’s no secret that Rathdrum is growing — and quickly. More than 13,000 people now live within the city's borders, Jerry Tretwold, president of the Rathdrum Area Chamber of Commerce, shared Thursday at the Chamber’s annual State of the Community Luncheon.