Boise School District fires employee following domestic violence arrest

The Boise School District has terminated the employment of a special education assistant following his arrest for alleged domestic violence, according to an email sent out on Thursday to staff and parents.

According to a letter, Christopher J. Chavez, who worked at Hillside Junior High School, was arrested on Wednesday and booked into the Ada County Jail for Attempted Strangulation and Domestic Violence with Traumatic Injury.

“This is a matter we are handling with care and urgency,” the district administration said in the letter. “The health, safety, and success of our students are our primary focus.”…

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