West Bonner County School District trustees Troy Reinbold, Carlyn Barton and Margaret Hall are pictured at an Aug. 25 board meeting. All are running for reelection on Nov. 7.
October 15, 2023
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Sheriff investigates complaint against Reinbold's absences
The West Bonner County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a criminal complaint against West Bonner School District trustee Troy Reinbold for nonfeasance as a public official. The West Bonner school board has been unable to have a meeting because Reinbold has been absent, and therefore, school business has ground to a halt. The five-member board was reduced to three following the August recall of two board members. The board needs three for a quorum to meet.
As election nears, control of West Bonner board in question
Anxiety about which trustees will control the West Bonner school board continues to swirl through the surrounding towns and backroads of this remote Idaho Panhandle district. For seven months, division and mistrust on the five-person board and with the community have been commonplace. Parents and patrons vocally disagreed and challenged board decisions throughout the summer.