Published: August 14, 2026
Photos from the Farewell
Friends, family members and coworkers gathered in downtown Boise to celebrate McInelly's six-year tenure as IEA president.
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IEA board members Cassie McBean, left, and Aneatra Walker speak with former IEA President Layne McInelly at his farewell party.
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Boise Education Association member Richard Zuercher and BEA President and IEA Board of Directors member Tabitha Miller at McInelly's party.
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McInelly received a gift presented by Region 3 Director and outgoing Idaho Education Association Staff Organization President Tracylea Balmer.
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Retired member Cindy Schaffeld and McInelly's husband, Will Varin, were on hand to celebrate.
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Many IEA Board of Directors members were on hand for the party, including Darcie DeLeon of the Twin Falls Education Association, center.
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McInelly's sister, Chelsey Edwards, shared her pride in her brother's accomplishments during a speech.
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Retired IEA region director Kathy Yamamoto, who served IEA for 50 years, was there for the party.
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During his farewell speech at the party, McInelly credited his family for supporting him during his long tenure as president.
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