The embattled Bonner County Superintendent plans to step down.
In a social media post, Brandon Durst says he’s seeking “an amicable and fair exit” from his job.
The West Bonner County School District’s board of trustees hired Durst in June, following a 3-2 vote. The decision sparked community backlash, primarily because Durst is a controversial politician who had never worked in K-12 education.
The news comes after months of tumult in the northern Idaho district, including raucous board meetings, the recall of two trustees and the state’s decision to block Durst’s path to an emergency certification to be a superintendent.
Durst didn’t set a departure date and said he’ll leave that decision to the board.
