The Vallivue School District, securing property for a future high school, purchased farmland from a board member’s father for millions more than its appraised value.
Superintendent Lisa Boyd on Aug. 20, 2024, signed a purchase contract for $5 million with seller and former board chair Dave Christensen, even though the 87 acres were appraised at $2.87 million. Dave Christensen was a Vallivue board member for over a decade. His son, Clay Christensen, followed his father onto the board in 2022.
The price — nearly double the appraised value — raises questions about whether the deal aligns with Idaho law governing school land purchases…