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Senate Education committee hears David Turnbull on nomination to Idaho State Board of Education; committee to vote at later date
Summary
Gubernatorial appointee David Turnbull introduced himself to the committee, described business and school-district experience, and said he accepted the governor's appointment; the committee said it will vote at a future meeting.
BOISE — The Senate Education Committee heard from David Turnbull of Eagle, Idaho, who introduced himself as the governor’s nominee to the Idaho State Board of Education. Turnbull described his background in real estate development, experience working with local school districts and his family ties to Idaho.
Turnbull told the committee he considered the appointment for several months and accepted it after concluding he could "make a difference" on the state board. He said his business, Bridal Corporation, is a real estate development firm and that his interactions with West Ada and Boise school districts gave him experience with school facilities and district needs.
Why it matters: Members of the State Board of Education help oversee public higher education and other education divisions in Idaho; a governor’s appointee can influence board priorities and appointments. The nomination will return to the committee for a formal vote at a future date.
Details from the hearing: The committee read the term dates included in the nomination: service commencing Oct. 23, 2024, and expiring July 1, 2029 (dates provided by the committee clerk). Turnbull said he and his wife have raised four children in the West Ada School District and that he wants to support education policy from the perspective of a parent and business leader.
Committee action: The committee did not vote on the nomination; the chair said a vote will occur at a later meeting.
What was not decided: No confirmation vote was taken; no formal committee recommendation was recorded during the session.
