{"id":228,"date":"2026-06-01T03:05:31","date_gmt":"2026-06-01T03:05:31","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/kirtnaylor.com\/?page_id=228"},"modified":"2026-07-29T15:32:43","modified_gmt":"2026-07-29T15:32:43","slug":"endorsements","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/kirtnaylor.com\/?page_id=228","title":{"rendered":"Endorsements"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t
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Former Trustees, Your Friends, and Neighbors Endorse Kirt<\/h2>\n\t\t\n<\/div>\n
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  • AJ Balukoff, Former Boise School District Trustee (21 years) and Board President<\/strong><\/span><\/li><\/ul>

    Kirt listens to others well, uses wisdom and good judgement in making decisions, is patient and respectful. I believe his experience as a lawyer, especially working on behalf of children, would serve the District well. I believe Kirt would be an important addition to the Board.<\/em><\/span>\u00a0<\/em><\/p>

    • \u00a0<\/em>Rory Jones, Former Boise School Board Trustee (26 years) and Board President<\/span><\/strong><\/li><\/ul>
      Kirt has done the work to hit the ground running. His relationships in the district and in Boise make him ultra qualified to be a successful Board Member. Boise schools will benefit immediately from his service and leadership. I support his candidacy and am proud to cast my vote for him.<\/em><\/div>
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      • Ben Ysursa, Former Idaho Secretary of State<\/strong><\/span><\/li><\/ul>

        I have known Kirt for over 40 years. I have witnessed his growth from an unpaid high school intern to a competent well-respected attorney who is an integral part of this community.<\/span><\/em><\/p>

        Kirt is an individual who possesses impeccable character and integrity which he has demonstrated throughout his personal and professional life. <\/span><\/em><\/p>

        I give Kirt my highest recommendation and sincerely believe he would be an outstanding Boise School District trustee.<\/span><\/em><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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        • Nancy Gregory, Retiring Boise School Board Trustee (24 years) and Former Board President<\/b><\/span><\/li><\/ul>

          I am thrilled that Kirt Naylor wants to bring his legal experience and years of involvement with Boise’s public schools to the Board of Trustees.\u00a0 He is a listener and a thoughtful problem solver.\u00a0 Kirt believes that trustee service means thoughtful governance and teamwork.<\/span><\/em><\/p>

          Kirt Naylor is a father, grandfather, lawyer, and school volunteer\/advocate who understands that public education is the bedrock of a thriving community and economy.\u00a0 He cares about kids, families, and teachers; he volunteers in schools regularly; he has experience with board level organizations. Give Kirt the opportunity to serve the Boise community on the Boise Board of Trustees. Vote for Kirt Naylor on September 1st.<\/b><\/span><\/em><\/p>

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          • Maria Greeley, Former Boise School Board Trustee (13 years) and Board Vice President<\/strong><\/span><\/li><\/ul>

            Kirt understands the importance of a strong education for our students and for our community. Being of service to others and our community is a value that Kirt models. His work as an advocate for children led me to work alongside his wife Lorrie, as a Guardian ad Litem.\u00a0<\/span><\/em><\/p>

            His legal background, time volunteering in our classrooms, and many years of pro-bono advocacy give Kirt a unique perspective that will benefit the Boise School Board. His thoughtful approach to handling differences of opinions and asking important questions will serve our district well.\u00a0<\/span><\/em><\/p>

            \u00a0I fully support Kirt and believe he will be a strong advocate for our students, teachers and families.<\/span><\/em><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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              ENDORSED BY THE BOISE EDUCATION ASSOCIATION\"\"<\/h4>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

              The Boise Education Association consists of over 1,700 members including classroom teachers, paraprofessionals, administrators, custodians, counselors, secretaries and other school district employees.<\/i><\/p>


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              • Leslee Hill, First Grade Teacher, Grace Jordan Elementary School<\/span><\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

                Mr. Naylor has been a volunteer in my first grade classroom for the past two years. <\/span><\/em><\/p>\n

                He demonstrates a commitment to student learning by leading small group literacy instruction with patience, encouragement, and enthusiasm! He builds positive relationships with students and staff members while he\u2019s consistently supporting student academic growth. <\/span><\/em><\/p>\n

                I believe he would bring a genuine dedication, understanding and support while serving our community on the school board.<\/span><\/em><\/p>\n

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                  Jim Jones, Former Idaho Supreme Court Justice<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

                  I’ve known Kirt Naylor for about 30 years. He’s a diligent, truth-seeking attorney and will put those qualities to good use on the Boise School Board.<\/span><\/em><\/p>\n

                  Kirt Naylor is dedicated to our public school system and will support excellence in Boise’s public schools.<\/span><\/em><\/p>\n

                  Kirt Naylor has all of the necessary qualities to move Boise public schools into a brighter future.<\/span><\/em><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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                  • Rick Ferguson, North End Parent, Retired Exec. Dir. Idaho Counties Risk Management Program and CEO, SIF, Idaho Workers Compensation<\/span><\/em><\/strong><\/li><\/ul>

                    I\u2019ve worked closely with Kirt for over two decades and in specific situations that have uniquely prepared him to serve in the role of a school board trustee.<\/span><\/em><\/p>

                    \u00a0Kirt\u2019s law career has been primarily focused on defending cities, counties, community colleges, school districts and special districts of all sorts. I\u2019ve worked closely with Kirt on a number of complex, high conflict, and politically charged claims.<\/span><\/em><\/p>

                    Kirt has been at the center of disputes born out of board and leadership dysfunction and he\u2019s worked closely with highly effective boards and their management staff. Kirt\u2019s legal knowledge, his leadership skills, and the insights he\u2019s gained into effective governance practices would make him an excellent choice for our district.<\/span><\/em><\/p>

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                    • Shirley Alexander, retired Child Welfare Bureau Chief, IDHW<\/strong><\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

                      During the 15 years he served as the Chairman of the Governor\u2019s Children at Risk Taskforce, I witnessed his leadership, his commitment, and his ability to collaborate and involve others. He understands the challenges schools face today and has experience in developing and administering policies and procedures.<\/span><\/em><\/p>\n

                      Kirt Naylor is running for Boise School Board because he is committed to children and the community of Boise.<\/span><\/em><\/p>\n

                      He is retired so he can now turn his professional expertise into a full-time effort for Boise Schools. <\/span><\/em><\/p>\n

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                      • State Sen. Elliot Werk (Retired)<\/span><\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

                        As a Trustee I know that Kirt will continue the excellence and achievement of the Boise School District. I’m happy to endorse him for this leadership position.<\/span><\/em><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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                        • Lawrence G. Wasden, Former Idaho Attorney General<\/span><\/strong><\/li><\/ul>

                          I have known Kirt for more than 30 years and have always found him to be very professional and straightforward. He posses a special skill to work with and help parties in disagreement find areas of common interest sufficient to resolve difficult problems. <\/span><\/em><\/p>

                          Throughout his professional career he has maintained a stellar reputation in the legal community and has taken the time to serve young people. <\/span><\/em><\/p>

                          He has a perfect skill set for the work undertaken by the School District Board of Trustees.<\/span><\/em><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

                          Former Trustees, Your Friends, and Neighbors Endorse Kirt AJ Balukoff, Former Boise School District Trustee (21 years) and Board President Kirt listens to others well, uses wisdom and good judgement in making decisions, is patient and respectful. I believe his experience as a lawyer, especially working on behalf of children, would serve the District well. […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"parent":0,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"postBodyCss":"","postBodyMargin":[],"postBodyPadding":[],"postBodyBackground":{"backgroundType":"classic","gradient":""},"advanced_seo_description":"","jetpack_seo_html_title":"","jetpack_seo_noindex":false,"jetpack_seo_schema_type":"","_wpcom_ai_launchpad_about_page":false,"_wpcom_ai_launchpad_gallery_page":false,"_wpcom_ai_launchpad_contact_page":false,"_wpcom_ai_launchpad_events_page":false,"_wpcom_ai_launchpad_video_page":false,"_wpcom_ai_launchpad_portfolio_piece":false,"footnotes":""},"class_list":["post-228","page","type-page","status-publish","hentry"],"jetpack_shortlink":"https:\/\/wp.me\/Phfm3L-3G","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/kirtnaylor.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/pages\/228","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/kirtnaylor.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/pages"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/kirtnaylor.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/types\/page"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/kirtnaylor.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/kirtnaylor.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcomments&post=228"}],"version-history":[{"count":92,"href":"https:\/\/kirtnaylor.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/pages\/228\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":1345,"href":"https:\/\/kirtnaylor.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/pages\/228\/revisions\/1345"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/kirtnaylor.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fmedia&parent=228"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}