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Governor nominates David Turnbull to State Board of Education; committee to vote later
Summary
The committee heard from gubernatorial nominee David Turnbull of Eagle, who described his business background and said he accepted the governor’s invitation to serve if he could "make a difference." The committee did not vote and said it will act at a future date.
The Senate Education Committee heard from David Turnbull of Eagle, the governor’s nominee to the Idaho State Board of Education, who introduced himself and described his background in real estate development and local school engagement.
Turnbull said he is a lifelong Idaho resident who has raised four children in the West Ada School District and has worked with local districts on facilities and site planning through his business, which he identified as Bridal Corporation. He told senators he considered the appointment for several months and accepted the governor’s offer after deciding he could contribute to the board’s work.
"I think education is the most important aspect of our state government," Turnbull said, adding he hopes to help wherever the board can make a difference. The committee did not take a vote on the nomination; the chair said the committee will vote at a future date.
Why it matters: A new board member could influence state-level policy decisions involving higher education and the coordination between K–12 and postsecondary systems. Turnbull identified community-school facility experience and parent perspective as points he would bring to the board.
