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Snake River School Board appoints Spencer Larsen to fill Zone 5 vacancy
Summary
The Snake River School Board unanimously appointed Spencer Larsen to fill the Zone 5 trustee vacancy left by Toni Ibarra; the board cited Board Policy 1140 and Idaho Code 33-504. Larsen said his family has a multi-generation history of board service.
The Snake River School Board of Trustees voted unanimously June 16, 2026, to appoint Spencer Larsen to fill the Trustee Zone 5 vacancy created by the June 1 resignation of Trustee Toni Ibarra. The board approved the resolution by a 4-0 vote following a reading of the appointment language.
Trustee Carol Hepworth read the resolution aloud, which the record transcribes as: "Whereas Trustee Toni Ibarra resigned her position; and whereas the Board of Trustees declared a vacancy for Zone 5 on May 20, 2026; therefore, be it resolved that the Board of Trustees appoint Spencer Larsen to fill the Trustee Zone 5 vacancy as per Board Policy 1140 Vacancies and Idaho Code 33-504." Trustee Larin Mortimer seconded the motion and all board members present voted aye.
Spencer Larsen addressed the board before the vote, explaining his interest in serving and saying his grandfather and father had both served on the board; he said he wants to continue that family tradition and that he and his family "love the Snake River School District." The board noted the district had asked for letters of intent and that Larsen was the sole applicant received for the vacancy.
The record states Larsen will be sworn in at the next regular board meeting. The appointment fills the seat for the remainder of the current term under the board's vacancy policy and the cited Idaho statute.
