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Read Results of Parent Climate Survey
Thank you to each of you who took the time to respond to the Parent Climate Survey in March. We received 625 responses. Overall, 79% of parent participants rated their child's school as an A (Excellent) or B (Above Average).
The survey asked parents to respond to statements and then indicate their level of agreement with those statements. Overall, there was strong agreement on topics related to academic preparation, student support, parent engagement, school safety and school operations specific to technology, transportation and buildings and grounds. There was less agreement with topics regarding alcohol and drug use and food service.
The results of the surveys were shared with each principal and the Board of Trustees and will be shared with incoming Superintendent Dr. GwenCarol Holmes. Interim Superintendent John Blackman says, "Over time, this annual school climate survey will show overall trends and will be one of several ways we can gauge our effectiveness with parents and students."
Read the district and school reports here.
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Student Recognized in Writing Contest
Wood River Middle School sixth grade student Abigail Kirk earned 3rd place in the State of Idaho in the Letters About Literature competition sponsored by the Idaho Commission of Libraries.
Letters About Literature is a reading and writing contest for students in grades 4-12. Students are asked to read a book, poem or speech and write to that author (living or dead) about how the book affected them personally. Letters are judged on state and national levels. Tens of thousands of students from across the country enter Letters About Literature each year.
Read Abigail's winning entry here.
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Student Spotlight
Meet Wood River High School senior Chloe Lichtenberg in the Weekly Sun's Student Spotlight.
Each week, Jonathan Kane will be profiling a local high-school student. If you know someone you'd like to see featured, e-mail jennifer@theweeklysun.com.
Read the full article here.
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Jorge Pulleiro: A Love of Country and A Love of Students
Jorge Pulleiro (pictured back row red shirt) thought he was done being recognized by the Troops to Teachers program. He was featured on the White House blog, he received a personal note from former First Lady Laura Bush, and he was recognized on the district and school websites and BCSD Weekly Update. What more could be done? This is why he was caught off-guard when a group of people walked into his classroom unannounced this week to officially recognize his contributions both as a veteran and as a teacher.
Read what Jorge Pulleiro said about his love of his country and his love of students here.
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 In the Blaine County School District, we celebrate the accomplishments of all children. Watch this great video from the Wood River Y celebrating Diesel Ward's recent accomplishment!
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Spring Concerts
See for yourself why Blaine County is one of the Best Communities for Music Education - it's our students, our teachers, our parents, and our great community partners! Come to a concert this spring. All concerts are free of charge and the public is welcome.
5th grade music and art presentation
Hailey Elementary School - Tuesday, May 13, 6:00 p.m.
"Jazz: A Swingin' Celebration"
Bellevue Elementary School - Tuesday, May 13, 6:30 p.m.
Spring Music Program
Hemingway Elementary School - Thursday, May 15, 12:50 p.m.
Colla Voce and ensemble choirs
Liberty Theater - Thursday, May 15 through Saturday, May 17, 7:00 p.m.
Orchestra Concert
WRHS Performing Arts Theater - Monday, May 19, 7:00 p.m.
Band Concert
WRHS Performing Arts Theater - Tuesday, May 20, 7:00 p.m.
Choir Concert
WRHS Performing Arts Theater - Wednesday, May 21, 7:00 p.m.
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BCSD/BCEA Negotiations Reach Tentative Agreement
After four days of productive and positive negotiations, the negotiation team from the Blaine County Education Association (BCEA) and the Blaine County School District (BCSD) reached a tentative agreement.
The agreement will be finalized after ratification. The ratification process includes a vote by the certified members of the Blaine County Education Association and a separate vote by the Blaine County School District Board of Trustees.
The BCEA vote will be held in public on Monday, May 12 at 4:00 p.m. in three locations (see press release). The BCSD Board of Trustees vote will be held in public at the regular Board meeting on Tuesday, May 13 at 6:00 p.m. at the District Office at 118 W. Bullion St, Hailey. Public comment is welcome at the Board of Trustees meeting.
The public can view the tentative master agreement here and read a press release about the negotiations here.
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BCSD Board of Trustees Vacancy - Applications May Be Considered From All Five Zones
The Board of Trustees is seeking applicants for the Board of Trustees vacancy. The Board may appoint a patron who resides within any of the five Trustee zones (entire Blaine County) to fill this vacancy. Those interested in making application to the Board should compose a letter stating their interest in serving as a member of the Blaine County School District Board of Trustees. The letter should be addressed, emailed, and/or hand delivered to:
Attention: School Board of Trustees
Blaine County School District No. 61
118 West Bullion Street
Hailey, ID 83333
(208) 578-5003
lkaufman@blaineschools.org
The deadline for receipt of letters of interest is Friday, May 23, 2014 at 3:00 p.m.
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Regular Board Meeting and Agenda Highlights
 Tuesday, May 13, 6:00 p.m.
Blaine County School District Office
118 W. Bullion St, Hailey, ID 83333
Agenda Highlights Include:
- Idaho Power Presentation
- Realizing the American Dream
- Parent Climate Surveys
- Curriculum Report
- Consideration of Recommendations of Instructional Materials for Health, Physical Education and English Language Development
- Consideration of Student Board Representative and Student Board Liaisons
- Ratification of Master Agreement
- Classified and Administrative Salaries
- Syringa Mountain School Transportation
Public comment is always welcome at regular Board meetings. To read about how to make a public comment, click here.
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Note the Date
Regular Board of Trustees Meeting
Tuesday, May 13
6:00 p.m.
118 W. Bullion St, Hailey
5th grade music and art presentation
Tuesday, May 13
6:00 p.m.
Hailey Elementary School
Jazz: A Swingin' Celebration
Tuesday, May 13
6:30 p.m.
Bellevue Elementary School
Spring Music Program
Thursday, May 15
12:50 p.m.
Hemingway Elementary School
Colla Voce and ensemble choirs
Thursday, May 15
7:00 p.m.
Liberty Theater
Colla Voce and ensemble choirs
Friday, May 16
7:00 p.m.
Liberty Theater
Colla Voce and ensemble choirs
Saturday, May 17
7:00 p.m.
Liberty Theater
Orchestra Concert
Monday, May 19
7:00 p.m.
WRHS Performing Arts Theater
Band Concert Tuesday, May 20 7:00 p.m. WRHS Performing Arts Theater Choir Concert
Wednesday, May 21
7:00 p.m.
WRHS Performing Arts Theater
BCSD Strategic Plan
Not familiar with the BCSD Strategic Plan or need an update? Click below.
BCSD Strategic Plan
School Board Members
Board Chair
Shawn Bennion
(Zone 1)
Board Vice-Chair
Kathy Baker
(Zone 2)
Trustee
Kathryn Graves
(Zone 3)
Trustee
Liz Schwerdtle
(Zone 5)
on our website
Interim Superintendent
John Blackman
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