Tuesday, February 19 at 6:00 p.m. at the District office, 118 West Bullion, Hailey. Click here for the agenda.

Agenda Highlights

Staff Accolade:

• Jeff Ford, Wood River High School Counselor

Guest Presentations:

• Silver Creek High School Student Leadership
• Chris Cey, Wood River High School Science Teacher, Applied Physics Highway Study
• Tryntje VanSlyke and Bridget Kapala, Wood River Middle School Teachers, Discussing Florida Educational Technology Conference

Superintendent Conversation:

• School Improvement Plan Highlights
• Elementary Standards-Based Report Cards

Board Decision:

• VOICE program: Special Education Program preparing students for independence after four years of high school
• Approval of heat source recommendation for Hemingway Elemetary 
• Selection of Design/Build Contractors for Hailey Elemenary and Wood River Middle School expansion

Link to VOICE .pdf 

Usually smoke is not something a person wants to see in a school building, but on the evening of February 5, smoke was welcome at Hemingway Elementary. The District used a special non-toxic, soap-based material to create the smoke, which was used to evaluate the thermal envelope of the building. The goal is to increase the level of energy efficiency in the building, built in approximately 1969.  

This test was in advance of heating, ventilation and cooling improvements that will begin this summer at Hemingway Elementary. To take full advantage of the smoke, the BCSD worked with the Sun Valley and Ketchum Fire Departments to provide a training opportunity for firefighters. Trustee Don Nurge helped coordinate the two entitites. Local firm Vital Spec performed the test.

Student Raises Money for Breast Cancer Research

Larissa Roberts used her Senior Project to raise funds for breast cancer research. Expedition Inspiration Board member, Juli Watson remarked, "Larissa proves how one person can make a tremendous difference in our quest to find breast cancer cures."

 

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