Legals for September, 6 2022

NIC: Time to put the trust back in trustee

North Idaho College, our community college by the lake for 89 years, has been a shining gem for Idaho higher education.

Candidates file for NIC trustee races

Nine candidates will vie for three seats on the North Idaho College Board of Trustees in November. Thursday was the deadline to file. The applicants are:

NIC: Campus should reflect conservative values

There have been many fingers pointed at two trustees who sit on the governing board at NIC.

After the levy fails: Political opposition, other factors contribute to defeat

Multiple factors helped tank the Coeur d’Alene School District’s levy Tuesday at the polls, including an opposition campaign by the local Republican party. The school plant facilities levy, if passed by voters, would have provided the school district with an additional $8 million per year over 10 years to support safety and maintenance needs in school buildings. It required a 55% supermajority to pass, but received just 50.27% of the votes in favor, which was slightly more than the nearly 50% who voted against the measure.

NIC TRUSTEES: Respectful behavior needed

The NIC trustees’ agenda included two items, recognizing a former trustee and the president‘s report.

Legals for August, 31 2022

Legals for August, 30 2022

Selecting An Estate Executor or Successor Trustee

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. Before we discuss those factors, let’s remind ourselves of which estate planning documents we are thinking when we are concerned with nominating someone to be in charge of your estate after your death. We are either thinking of a “Last Will and Testament” (“Will”), or a “Revocable Living Trust (“Trust”). A Will is a document used by you to state what should happen to your possessions and assets when you die, as well as who it is that should carry out those instructions you’ve left. The person you have placed in charge of your estate under a Will is called a “Personal Representative” or “Executor/Executrix”. That person will work under the supervision of the Probate Court Judge to administer your estate.

COMMENTARY: The real facts on our school levy

I appreciate the editor’s note at the end of Brent Regan’s Aug. 26 commentary on our proposed School Safety and Deferred Maintenance levy. If you missed that postscript, it’s worth a read. It repeats an important fact that voters shouldn’t overlook before Tuesday’s election: The overall property tax rate for Coeur d’Alene Public Schools will be lower in the coming year, consistent with a trend we have seen over the past six years. The tax rate will be lower than last year regardless of the outcome of Tuesday’s vote.

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Remembering our best, brightest

Remembering out best, brightest

editorial: At NIC, 'emeritus' equals 'courage'

Press applauds Christie Wood and NIC Board of Trustees.

COMMENTARY: School levy facts

This coming Tuesday Aug. 30 there is a School Plant Facilities Reserve Fund Levy Election that would authorize the Coeur d’Alene School District No. 271 Board of Trustees to levy and collect up to $8 million each year for 10 years.

SCHOOL LEVY: Many questions

I have been a school board member in the '70s, and I want to ask a couple of questions. 1. Why are the Coeur d'Alene School District trustees having a levy vote on Aug. 30 in the middle of the summer?

BANDUCCI: Policy won't change behavior

I chose to attend the NIC Trustee Board meeting on Monday, Aug. 22 because I feel it is important to bear witness to the behaviors and conduct of Trustee Banducci.

Legals for August, 25 2022

Legals for August, 24 2022

Wood receives NIC trustee emeritus status

Board votes 3-2 in favor; board conduct policy also adopted by 3-2 vote

Former North Idaho College Trustee Christie Wood was granted trustee emeritus status by a 3-2 vote Monday during a long and contentious meeting of the board. Vice Chair John Goedde made the motion, which was seconded by Secretary/Treasurer Pete Broschet. Board Chair David Wold also voted in favor. Trustees Todd Banducci and Greg McKenzie cast the dissenting votes.

Legals for August, 23 2022

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'Go back to California'? Really?

'Go back to California'? Really?