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The suit contends that the board violated the terms of Swayne’s employment agreement by placing him on leave and asks the court to restore him to his position.

By a vote of 3-2, trustees approved an employment contract for Greg South to serve as the college’s acting president.

Idaho community college becomes living example of how far-right power grabs hollow out institutions.

North Idaho College trustees plan to meet Wednesday.

North Idaho College president Nick Swayne questioned the legality of board actions on open records and procurement. Three days later he was placed on administrative leave.

A divided North Idaho College board of trustees has placed President Nick Swayne on administrative leave and may bring back Michael Sebaaly.

The actions were taken when the trustees returned to open session after 10 p.m., following a roughly three-hour executive session.

The motion passed by a vote of 3-2 after a heated discussion involving board trustees Todd Banducci and Greg McKenzie.

The Zone 5 seat has been vacant since January when former Trustee Michael Barnes resigned amid concerns that he had established legal residency in South Dakota.

Marc Lyons, attorney for North Idaho College, determined Trustee Ken Howard meets the requirements for residency listed in Idaho Code.