Legals for January, 13 2023

Interim president added to NIC lawsuit

A previously filed lawsuit now alleges that North Idaho College trustees lacked authority to hire interim president Greg South and that South has received “unjust enrichment” as a result.

Legals for January, 12 2023

EDITORIAL: Two big steps to save NIC

Recall Trustee Waggoner and hold trio personally responsible for aggravated fiduciary failure.

Cd'A School Board considering levy reduction resolution

Special meeting to be held in coming weeks; levy open houses to be Jan., Feb. 24

The Coeur d'Alene School District will put two levy elections on the March 14 ballot — a $5 million-per-year, five-year safety and maintenance levy and a $25 million-per-year perpetual supplemental levy. School board members have already been hearing the question, "Why are you asking for more money when the state’s already giving you money?"

Legals for January, 10 2023

Cd'A and PF school boards to meet tonight

Upcoming levies to be discussed in Cd'A

School boards in Coeur d'Alene and Post Falls will meet this evening to reorganize and discuss topics they'll tackle this year.

NIC: Subpoenas are harassment of employees

It has come to my attention that the questionable hiring of Attorney Art Macomber at NIC continues to generate much distress for the campus.

NIC attorney subpoenas employees, former trustees

North Idaho College attorney Art Macomber issued 15 subpoenas this week to college employees, former trustees and others, seeking documents, emails, public record requests and other digital records related to the hiring of NIC President Nick Swayne.

NIC responds to accreditor's warning

North Idaho College has responded to a warning letter issued last month by its accrediting organization. In a letter dated Dec. 17, the Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities cautioned NIC that the board’s recent actions do not align with eligibility requirements and standards for accreditation and gave the college until Wednesday to explain how it is not out of compliance.

NIC: Taxpayers, prepare to pay more for the college

Would you agree that men who steal the public’s treasure and violate its trust are some of the worst thieves of all?

Legals for January, 6 2023

NIC interim president receives 18-month contract

North Idaho College has committed to paying a minimum of $465,000 per year to its two presidents.

MY TURN: Consequences of accreditation loss are coming

Although you may have been told that accreditation was not at risk, it seems that most knowledgeable people consider it to be inevitable. NIC will lose accreditation. The college would have to wait two years before reapplying. The fact that the board received a memo from the acting co-presidents listing steps necessary to meet the requirements of Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities (NWCCU), and ignored that advice, was the final blow.

Legals for January, 5 2023

Another type of warning for NIC

Moody's considering downgrading the college's bond ratings

North Idaho College’s bond ratings are under review for downgrade, following recent actions by the board of trustees.

Executors and Trustees – Who is Right for the Job?

When I meet with clients to set up estate plans, I find that a surprising number of people mistakenly believe that they must name their eldest child in their will or their trust as the person in charge of their estate. Even those who understand that they are not legally required to do this may think they are supposed to nominate their eldest child for this duty. There may have been a time when social norms dictated this outcome, but those days are long past, and today I speak to my clients in detail about who the right type of person is to be left in charge of their estate. Let’s review some of the factors that should be considered.

MY TURN: Don't forget the students; reinstate Swayne

The last couple of years have been challenging for all of us. In particular, it's been an extremely difficult time at North Idaho College. I am not going to go down the path of disparaging anyone personally. I don't feel that is the way to solve the problems at North Idaho College. What I want to communicate about are the forgotten individuals at North Idaho College and the decisions that have been made that can potentially be so damaging to them and our entire community.

Legals for January, 4 2023

Top stories for 2022: Heartbreak, NIC and housing

From hundreds of stories published by The Press in 2022, newsroom staff carved out a list of the top 10 issues, challenges and events that Press reporters covered over the past 12 months.