Principal of SW Idaho charter school dies due to COVID-19
CALDWELL, Idaho (AP) — Officials at a southwestern Idaho public charter school say the school's principal has died due to COVID-19.
The school board at Heritage Community Charter School in Caldwell announced the death of Javier Castaneda in a letter to parents.
The school's website links to a GoFundMe page that says Castaneda died unexpectedly Wednesday as a result of becoming ill with COVID-19.
He is survived by his wife and seven children.
The school board in the letter first reported by KTVB-TV says the school will provide counseling resources and other support for children at the school.
The school has some restrictions in place due to COVID-19. The school made face masks optional.
