IDAHO FALLS — With the start of school now just two weeks away, Idaho Falls Education Association teachers voted Wednesday not to ratify the proposed contract for the incoming school year.

This is the second year in a row that teachers have voted not to ratify a contract negotiated between the IFEA and Idaho Falls School District 91. Many of its members have cited dissatisfaction with the contract negotiations since April, losing financial stipends, and concern about the loss of teacher rights.

District 91 Superintendent Karla LaOrange stated via email that the Board of Trustees is “seeking to better understand the reasons behind the rejection of IFEA’s own proposal and are concerned that the vote may reflect broader questions among members about the negotiation process.”

“Despite this

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