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After executive session, Snake River board places an employee on administrative leave pending investigation

Snake River School Board of Trustees · August 21, 2024
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Summary

Following an executive session held under Idaho Code, the Snake River School Board voted unanimously to place 'Employee A' on administrative leave at Superintendent Mark Kress's recommendation, pending further investigation.

The Snake River School Board went into executive session at 7:35 p.m. on Aug. 21 under Idaho Code 74‑206(1)(b) (personnel) and (1)(d) (exempt records). The board took a roll-call vote to enter executive session; all trustees voted in favor.

Principal A entered the executive session at about 7:45 p.m. and left at 8:30 p.m., according to the meeting record. After returning to open session, the board voted to place "Employee A" on administrative leave at the recommendation of Superintendent Mark Kress pending further investigation. The motion (mover: Carol Hepworth; second: Lon Harrington) passed unanimously, 5-0.

The board’s action was recorded without further public detail in the minutes. The transcript does not specify the nature of the allegations or the identity of Employee A. The board cited Idaho Code 74‑206 as the legal authority for holding the executive session. No additional personnel actions or disciplinary findings were recorded in the minutes of the meeting.