Legals for March, 1 2023

Demographic discussion

Labor economist talks population, growth, economic factors at Cd'A schools long-range planning meeting

Historically, those who graduate from high school in Kootenai County and go out into the world to pursue higher education or careers have often found themselves returning to their hometowns to raise families in North Idaho.

NIC Diversity Council denounces harassment of students

After some community members heckled and hurled slurs at North Idaho College students at recent trustee meetings, the NIC Diversity Council has called on trustees and Interim President Greg South to publicly denounce the behavior.

Putting on political pressure

Boycott discussed as a strategy during Hijacking Democracy Symposium

Boycotting the businesses of North Idaho College trustees Todd Banducci, Greg McKenzie and Mike Waggoner was brought up Saturday during the Kootenai County Democratic Central Committee's Hijacking Democracy Symposium.

House bill reflects troubles at North Idaho College

The Idaho House Education Committee introduced a bill Monday that could change the State Board of Education’s role over community colleges. The bill, presented by Rep. Lori McCann, R-Lewiston, grants the State Board emergency authority over a community college facing accreditation loss. Specifically, the State Board can step in if an accrediting organization threatens to revoke a college’s accreditation, has taken steps to do so, or if the State Board deems a college in danger of losing accreditation due to severe financial crisis.

Legals for February, 28 2023

Holding onto hope for NIC, Kootenai County

Dems host Hijacking Democracy Symposium in Post Falls

What is the danger of a one-party state? Professor, author and Constitutional scholar David Adler said Idaho is on its way there. "What you see is the effort to squelch dissent, to deny the right to vote, to attack education, to marginalize people who don't fit into that majority view," Adler said Saturday, speaking to more than 220 people during the Kootenai County Democratic Central Committee's Hijacking Democracy Symposium.

Judge considers injunction in Swayne’s lawsuit

North Idaho College President Nick Swayne revealed in court Thursday that a college trustee signaled an intention to remove him from his position months before the board placed him on administrative leave for no disciplinary reason. “Just wait, you only have 52 days left,” NIC Trustee Todd Banducci reportedly told Swayne via email in September 2022, referring to the November election where three new trustees would be elected. The Press has requested a copy of the email from North Idaho College.

MY TURN: Cd'A is under attack

Recently Trustee Banducci whined that it’s hard holding the position and that both he, personally, and his business are suffering because of it. The solution is staring you in the face Toddy. Quit. And take your pals with you. Because I’m guessing that whatever happens in the end, you boys, along with your puppet President and real estate attorney, will all skedaddle out of town.

Legals for February, 25 2023

North Idaho College trustees make statement on accreditation

North Idaho College trustees have published a statement expressing their desire for the college to remain accredited in the wake of a show cause sanction by the Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities.

OPINION: NIC reframe

The three rules of great opera; make it loud, wear flashy clothes, and if things don’t go your way, kill yourself. What is Accreditation? Accreditation is awarded by independent accrediting agencies that periodically examine schools' curricular offerings to confirm that they are providing students with a quality education.

Legals for February, 24 2023

NIC trustees vote no to reinstating Swayne

Board authorizes exploration of reaching a settlement with Swayne

The same three North Idaho College trustees who voted in December to place President Nick Swayne on administrative leave voted during Wednesday’s board meeting to leave him there.

'Do what's right'

Content of some children's books at Cd'A Library remains under fire

People attend library meeting on kids books

Legals for February, 23 2023

‘Rise for NIC’

Community rallies to support students, staff, faculty

In the wake of a show cause sanction from NIC’s accreditor — the last step before loss of accreditation — around 200 people gathered Tuesday afternoon in support of students, staff and faculty. Most had stories to share about how NIC has impacted their lives. Many community members called for trustees Greg McKenzie, Todd Banducci and Mike Waggoner to resign.

North Idaho College to withdraw subpoenas to staff, others

North Idaho College will withdraw all subpoenas issued last month to college employees, former trustees and others, according to emails obtained Tuesday by The Press.

Editorial: NIC needs action, not crowd noise

Big show tonight is completely off course.

OPINION: The KCRCC horror show

The horror show at the KCRCC is finally galvanizing citizens to become more politically involved. Increased activism among Democrats may even be coming to the attention of the Kootenai County Republican Central Committee.