Board of Directors
Eight members, one governing body.
Norm Stewart, Chairman
Superintendent, Marsing Joint School District
Karla LaOrange
Superintendent, Idaho Falls School District
Megan Sindt
Superintendent, Avery School District
Brian Lee
Principal, Nezperce School District
Matt Valadao
Principal, Bliss School District
Thane Price
Citizen-at-Large
John Stiffler
Citizen-at-Large
Debbie Critchfield
Idaho Superintendent of Public Instruction
IDLA board meetings are conducted either face-to-face or online, depending on board members’ schedules. All IDLA board meetings are open to the public.
Updates and Announcements
- April 20, 2026, 6:00 PM MST: Special Virtual Board Meeting
- March 31, 2026, 10:00 AM MST: Special Virtual Board Meeting
- November 12-14, 2025: Board Quorum Notice
2026 – 2027 Board Meeting Schedule
- August 3, 2026 – Face-to-Face, Boise, 5pm MST
- September 8, 2026 – Virtual 10:00 a.m. MST
- October 13, 2026 – Virtual 10:00 a.m. MST
- November 3, 2026 – Face-to-Face, Boise, Noon MST
- January 12, 2027 – Virtual 10:00 a.m. MST
- February 2, 2027 – Face-to-Face, Boise, Noon MST
- April 13, 2027 – Virtual 10:00 a.m. MST
- May 11, 2027 – Virtual 10:00 a.m. MST
- June 8, 2027 – Face-to-Face, Boise, Noon MST