Boise School Board Race Heats Up | Boise News

Boise’s only contested school board race this election cycle pits seasoned local voices Andy Hawes and Kirt Naylor against each other—both backed by big-name endorsements and deeply rooted in the community. Hawes, a former board member who returned from out of state, brings real estate and facilities expertise to tackle funding and resource challenges. Naylor, a retired attorney with decades of district ties—from PTA president to classroom volunteer—emphasizes legal protection, teacher support, and student mental health. Both see schools as community anchors, but their paths to leadership differ: Hawes focuses on maximizing assets, Naylor on preserving stability. With early voting already open and Election Day just around the corner, voters have a rare chance to shape the future of Boise’s schools. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/704fda0f3b20e900