What happened to the district's staff?

Did Mr. Durst fire all district office staff?

Unfortunately, it’s true. He has now also hired Dave Reilly's (who allegedly is behind the conservative website, Idaho Tribune) wife, who is not from our district either. Now, the only three people in the district office do not have background checks. Mrs. Reilly has not been board-approved either. Mr. Durst made us aware that he is continuing the hiring process in mid-July at a negotiations meeting. When asked if he was including a hiring committee of the principals or staff, he said he was not. He wasn’t opposed to having a hiring committee in the future, but he didn’t want to wait. He had additional interviews scheduled.

The scary thing about it now is that three people in the district office have shared their opinions that they are against public education, are not from the district, don’t have completed background checks, and have access to all the financial and personnel documents right before we start a forensic audit. Concerning, isn't it?

Did I forget to mention the board chair and vice chair are up for recall?

85% of the votes that put Keith Rutledge in his seat signed the petition to recall him.

75% of the votes that put Susan Brown in her seat signed the petition to recall her.

This has been verified by the county clerk. But I respect your right to verify from whatever source you feel is legitimate. I just hope this ship gets on the right track before it sinks. I truly believe that’s what they want to happen. Look at their actions and not the words they say because it’s what you want to hear.

PAUL TURCO

Priest River