POST EMPLOYMENT PLANS (Summary of Other Post Employment Plans) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Aug. 31, 2024	Aug. 31, 2023	Aug. 31, 2022
Accrued Salaries ‎and Benefits
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Liability, Other Retirement Benefits	$ 850	$ 738
Other Long-Term Liability
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Liability, Other Retirement Benefits	5,694	5,077
Restricted Cash Held
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Liability, Other Retirement Benefits	5,389	4,859
Operating Expenses
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Payment for Other Postretirement Benefits	$ 2,130	$ 1,754	$ 1,423