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118. W. Bullion St.
Hailey, ID 83333
208-578-5000

 

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Meet our Board Members

School boards are charged with decisions that impact what students learn, how students are taught, how learning is measured, how teachers are supported with professional development, how funds are focused on District priorities, and how effectively the community is engaged with student learning.  Our Board of Trustees has many responsibilities and duties, including hiring the Superintendent, making decisions on school property, approving contracts, authorizing bids and expenditures, approving school budgets, overseeing curriculum, and approving issues related to personnel.

Those who serve on the Board of Trustees are truly committed to the School District's goal of striving toward educational excellence and enriching Blaine County's learning community.

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Steven Guthrie, Chairman

Representing Zone 2
Term Expires: 2013

Steve has lived in the Wood River Valley for the past twenty-eight years and is grateful for the lifestyle and opportunities that our community has to offer. Steve is currently employed by the Friedman Memorial Airport Authority and holds the position of Airport Security Coordinator. His two children, ten and thirteen, both attend our Blaine County public schools. Steve looks forward to serving as your elected Blaine County School District (BCSD) Board of Trustee.

Direct questions or comments to:
Mr. Steve Guthrie
118 W. Bullion
Hailey, ID 83333
(208) 578-5019
SteveGuthrie@blaineschools.org


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Don Nurge, Vice-Chairman

Representing Zone 5
Term Expires: 2015

Don joined the school board in 2011.  He was born and raised in New Jersey where he received a BS in Mechanical Engineering and a Masters Degree in Management.  Don has lived in the Ketchum area since 1992.  He and his wife Lori have two children, Landon and Jenna who attend Blaine County Schools.  Don is actively involved in the community having served on numerous committees and boards, and is a volunteer firefighter/EMT. 

Direct questions or comments to:
Mr. Don Nurge
118 W. Bullion
Hailey, ID 83333
(208) 726-0625
DonNurge@blaineschools.org


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Paul Bates, Trustee

Representing Zone 4
Term Expires: 2013

Paul Bates was elected to the Board of Trustees in 2009.  He is a self-employed wood worker and has lived in the Wood River Valley since 1973.  He has two children, Maddie and Eron, who attend Blaine County schools.  Paul has extensively volunteered and shown his commitment to our schools, including being the vice-president of the Wood River Middle School PTA for the past two years.  He looks forward to making a positive contribution to public education in Blaine County. 

Direct questions or comments to:
Mr. Paul Bates
118 W. Bullion
Hailey, ID 83333
(208) 788-1206
PaulBates@blaineschools.org


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Shawn Bennion, Trustee

Representing Zone 1
Term Expires: 2015

Shawn was elected to the Board of Trustees in 2011.  Shawn came to Blaine county in 2003, and has enjoyed living here since.  His wife is a Blaine County native.  They have four children with two currently attending school in Blaine County.  Shawn attended Ricks College for two years, spent two years living in Spain, and became a Journeyman electrician in 2007.  He is currently employed by Sun Valley company.  He is excited to help bring the best education possible to all our youth.

Direct questions or comments to:
Mr. Shawn Bennion
118 W. Bullion
Hailey, ID 83333
(208) 823-4750
ShawnBennion@blaineschools.org


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Kathryn Graves, Trustee

Representing Zone 3
Term Expires: 2015

Kathryn Graves was appointed to the Board of Trustees in September 2010. She graduated from the University of Montana with a BA in History. Kathryn and her husband, Tim, have two boys who attend the WRMS and the WRHS. She has been actively involved in the Blaine County School District for over ten years.

Direct questions or comments to:
Ms. Kathryn Graves
118 W. Bullion
Hailey, ID 83333
(208) 578-0508
KathrynGraves@blaineschools.org


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Laurie Kaufman, Board Clerk

Direct questions or comments to:
Laurie Kaufman
118 W. Bullion
Hailey, ID 83333
(208) 578-5003
LKaufman@blaineschools.org