West Bonner School District leaders are predicting a largely flat budget for the upcoming school year as the district works to complete financial audits dating back to 2024. The district serves just under 1,000 students in Priest River and surrounding areas. The backed-up audits stem from controversy in the district dating back to 2023, when the school board hired former state legislator Branden Durst as superintendent. Durst left the district i…
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