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Senate Education Committee reappoints Kurt Liebeck; hears charter commission nominee Lisa Paulus
Summary
The Idaho Senate Education Committee approved the gubernatorial reappointment of Kurt Liebeck to the Idaho State Board of Education by voice vote and heard from Lisa Paulus, a nominee to the Idaho Public Charter School Commission; the committee postponed a confirmation vote on Paulus until a later meeting.
The Senate Education Committee approved the reappointment of Kurt Liebeck to the Idaho State Board of Education by voice vote and took testimony from Lisa Paulus, a nominee to the Idaho Public Charter School Commission, but did not vote on Paulus’ confirmation.
Committee chair opened the item on the gubernatorial appointment and said the committee had previously met with Liebeck. Senator Woodward moved to approve the reappointment; the motion was seconded by Senator Ward Engelking and carried on a voice vote with no roll-call tally provided.
The committee then considered Lisa Paulus of Jerome, Idaho, nominated to the Idaho Public Charter School Commission for a term beginning Oct. 10, 2024, and expiring May 12, 2028. Paulus introduced herself, described a background in management and local youth work, and answered questions from committee members about priorities for charter schools.
Paulus said she worked in broadcasting and management before serving on the Magic Valley Boys & Girls Club board for 17 years and the executive board for about 15 years. “My biggest asset is honestly in management and in business,” she told the committee. “I’m a good decision maker and I’m a good manager.”
On policy priorities, Paulus praised legislation passed last year that she said streamlined processes for charter schools and said she would aim to “stay that course” while learning more about the job. She also emphasized individualized supports for students: “I sincerely believe each child…each individual needs to be looked at as a person, and I believe that each person learns a different way,” Paulus said.
Committee members asked about improving communication between charter and traditional public schools and urged Paulus to prioritize that work if confirmed. Senator Cook asked Paulus what asset she would bring; Carlson asked her to make improved communication a priority; Senator Ward Engelking pressed on meeting the needs of students requiring additional resources.
The committee did not take a confirmation vote on Paulus at the meeting and said it would consider her recommendation and likely vote at the next meeting. The chair thanked Paulus and adjourned the item.
Votes and formal action taken at the meeting included the voice approval of Liebeck’s reappointment; committee members recorded no roll-call tallies in the transcript.
