West Bonner board welcomes new trustees
The West Bonner school board welcomed two new members on Wednesday, Nov. 15. Pictured from left are interim WBCSD Superintendent Joe Kren, and trustees Troy Reinbold, Margy Hall, Carlyn Barton, Ann Yount and Paul Turco.
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As the West Bonner school board welcomed new trustees and a new interim superintendent, the atmosphere at Wednesday’s meeting was noticeably genial and relaxed.
“Multiple people that were there said, and I noticed too, that the atmosphere has changed and it really feels like we are starting to rebuild now,” said Kylie Hoepfer, a parent and member of a group that worked together to recall the two trustees who were replaced Wednesday.
Unlike previous meetings where patrons directed frustration and anger at trustees, those who spoke were positive and appreciative that “the community is feeling heard.” Much of the past discord stemmed from hiring Branden Durst as superintendent in June, a decision that created months of contention between the community and board. The board accepted Durst’s resignation last month.
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