The Communications office at the State Department of Education is dedicated to providing timely and accurate information to the customers of public education and members of the media. Please visit the Communications page to find press releases, newsletters, Department updates, information on upcoming meetings and events, and other important information.
- Superintendent Luna's Update on Budget and NCLB Waiver, January 12, 2012 (Part 1)
- Superintendent Luna's Update on Budget and NCLB Waiver, January 12, 2012 (Part 2)
- Students Come First featured on Rush Limbaugh Morning Update (mp3)
- Superintendent Budget Discussion, February 2, 2012
- Budget Discussion with Superintendents, March 7, 2012
FAQs on Budget, March 7, 2012 - JFAC Approved Budget Spreadsheet, March 5, 2012
- Budget Discussion with Superintendents, April 2, 2012
- Superintendent Luna hosts a reporter roundtable, November 12, 2012
FY 2014
- Superintendent Luna Recommends 3% Increase for Public Schools, January 24, 2013
- Superintendent Luna's Prepared Remarks for JFAC, January 24, 2013
- Superintendent Luna's Presentation for JFAC, January 24, 2013
- Superintendent Luna's Budget Request, January 24, 2013
- FAQs on FY2014 Budget Request, updated September 14, 2012
- FY2014 Budget Request News Release, September 6, 2012
- FY2014 Budget Request Spreadsheet, September 5, 2012
Conference Call with Superintendents on FY2014 Budget Request, September 5, 2012- Audio of Superintendent Luna's Reporter Roundtable, March 4, 2013 [AUDIO - MP3 File]
- JFAC Approves 2.2% Increase for Idaho Public Schools, March 4, 2013
- JFAC-Approved Budget Spreadsheet for FY2014, March 4, 2013