Laura Boulton addresses hundreds of Timberline students who protested her suspension by walking out of class. (Sarah A. Miller)
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Timberline High School teacher Laura Boulton was accused of “inappropriate” behavior toward students and of soliciting complaints against her colleagues when she was placed on paid leave by the Boise School District.
In the letters the school district wrote to Boulton placing her on leave, officials accused her of undermining other educators and emotionally abusing students.
Boulton has denied all the claims and said her suspension is an act of retaliation for actions that were made to support students.
Since Boulton was suspended, parents and teachers have demanded answers. The Boise School District has declined to explain the action, citing an exemption in Idaho’s Public Records Act that allows agencies to withhold personnel information.
The suspension letters, obtained by the Idaho Statesman through a parent, provides the first glimpse into the reasons the school district cited for her paid leave.
“It has come to our attention that you may have conducted yourself in an inappropriate manner and may be in violation of the Idaho Code of Ethics for Idaho Professional Educators, Board Policy of the Boise School District and the Certified Employee Handbook,” the letter stated.
Boise School District spokesperson Dan Hollar confirmed that Boulton received a letter on Sept. 7 placing her on paid administrative...
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