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Hailey, ID 83333
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Headlines for April, 2011

Joint Statement from the Blaine County Education Association and the Blaine County School District

Saturday, April 30, 2011
Monday, May 2nd, 2011

The BCSD and the BCEA entered the third day of negotiations on Monday, May 2nd, 2011. Discussion focused on salary and benefits. The two teams agree that they are close to finalizing the Master Agreement. They will meet again tomorrow, releasing an updated statement at the end of the meeting tomorrow.

Check out the newest edition of Partners in Education

Friday, April 29, 2011

Our latest edition of Partners in Education: A Report to the Community, was recently published in the Idaho Mountain Express, and The Weekly Sun.  If you missed it, you can read it right here, or grab a copy at any school or the District Office.  Topics inside...

- WRMS Recognized for Academic Achievement
- Calling All Volunteers
- State Mandated Testing Begins
- Our Voices, Our Schools


Cinco de Mayo Dinner and Silent Auction

Thursday, April 28, 2011

The Carey Spanish Club is hosting a Cinco de Mayo dinner and silent auction. They will be serving enchiladas and tostadas with side dishes and dessert. There will be live music and a free piñata for the kids.

Thursday, May 5th, from 6pm to 8pm
At the Carey School Gym

Anybody interested in tickets please contact, Jake Nilsen, at 578-5040 ext. 2406, or at 721-8179 in the evenings. 

Adults- $5
Junior high & high school students- $3
Senior Citizens- $3
Elementary students- $2
Family- $20

Joint Statement from the Blaine County Education Association and the Blaine County School District

Wednesday, April 27, 2011

Wednesday, April 27th, 2011

What is legal to negotiate and what is not? That was the guiding question teachers and administrators used during contract negotiations between the Blaine County Education Association and the Blaine County School District. The Idaho code proposed by State Superintendent Tom Luna and ratified by the 2011 Idaho State Legislature moved a decades old process to uncharted territory.

Both parties agreed that the law mandates that the following issues move to policy, which is under the jurisdiction of the Blaine County School Board:

  • Grievance procedure
  • Class Size
  • Professional employee protection
  • Job sharing
  • Certain Blaine County Education Association rights
  • Evaluation procedure
  • Reduction in Force procedure
  • Calendar committee

Discussion ensued regarding the Idaho Education/Jobs Bill and how to apply the funds. For information on the bill go to: http://ww2.ed.gov/programs.educationjobsfund/index/html

Also discussed was what constitutes the work year.

The meeting will resume next Monday, May 2nd from 8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. at the District Office located at 118 West Bullion Street, Hailey. The meetings are open to the public. Both teams will continue to post a joint statement at www.blaineschools.org at the end of each meeting day.

Joint Statement from the Blaine County Education Association and the Blaine County School District

Tuesday, April 26, 2011
Tuesday, April 26

The Blaine County Education Association and the Blaine County School District began contract negotiations on Tuesday, April 26. Representing the BCEA were Mike Walsh, Liz Young, Tom VanSlyke, Tryntje VanSlyke, Kari Haugen and Brian Sturges. Representing the BCSD were Dr. Lonnie Barber, John Blackman, Fritz Peters, Patty McLean, Mike Chatterton and BCSD School Board Chair Julie Dahlgren. Pete Black is the facilitator for the negotiations. The meetings are open to the public and held in the BCSD District Office board room.

The two groups agreed that their decision-making will be based on standards that negotiated items will meet:
  • Is it legal?
  • Is it fair?
  • Is it fiscally responsible?
  • Is it workable/practical to administrate?
  • Is there mutual gain?
  • Is it in the interest of student learning?
  • Is it easy to understand?
  • Is it acceptable to all stakeholders?
The session included discussion of the negotiated agreement to determine which items are negotiable under the new Idaho code. Both teams agreed to issue a joint statement at the end of each session as a means to inform the public. Both teams look forward to reconvening tomorrow to continue the discussion from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.


Contract Negotiation Dates

Thursday, April 21, 2011

The Blaine County Education Association and the Blaine County School District will hold contract negotiations on the following dates and times:

Tuesday, April 26, 1:00 -4:00 p.m.
Wednesday, April 27, 8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Monday, May 2, 8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Tuesday, May 3, 8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.

The meetings will be held at the Blaine County School District office at 118 W. Bullion, Hailey, Idaho, 83333. The meeting dates and times are subject to change. It is recommended that you contact the district at 578-5000 to confirm each day. The meetings are open to the public but they are not public meetings. The public will be asked to turn cell phones off and to not disrupt the proceedings.

Día de los Niños Carnival

Thursday, April 21, 2011

Saturday, April 30th
11:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Wood River Middle School Gym & Cafeteria
Tickets - $1

An event for all ages, benefiting the Dual Immersion Program.
Come have fun with games, sumo wrestling, bumper cars, crafts, food, and more.  See FLYER for more details.

April Regular School Board Minutes Available

Wednesday, April 20, 2011

At the April 14th, 2011 Regular School Board meeting, the Board awarded the following accolades: 
  • Kathy Oliver, Bellevue Elementary School, Teacher
  • Carey Basketball Team and Coaches, Dick Simpson and Danny Simpson
  • Lisa Thilmont and Juan Salamanca, Hailey Elementary School Dual Immersion Teachers
  • Wood River Middle School – 2011 Idaho LEP Program of Excellence
  • Carla Scanlon – Woman of the Year!

Read about the accolades in the COMPLETE MINUTES of the meeting.

Also highlighted at the April 13th meeting:

  • WRHS's Student Union
  • WRHS's Environmental Club 
  • Legislative Update
  • Math Curriculum/Textbook Update
  • Auditorium Remodel Update 

You can view further detail on each of these topics in the COMPLETE MINUTES of the meeting. Please note that some of the links may take longer to download due to their file size.



You’re invited to attend Leadership Day at Carey School

Tuesday, April 19, 2011

Schools open their doors to the community to show off the many great things that are happening. Schools implementing The Leader in Me process have a unique environment where principles, practices, and habits of The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People are embedded into the culture.

Thursday, May 5th
9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.

Click on the flyer to the right for more information.

Watch April's Board Meeting

Tuesday, April 12, 2011

Watch the broadcast of this month's School Board meeting by clicking on the image at the right. 

Click here to view the agenda for the meeting.

ID State Department of Education recognizes WRMS language program

Sunday, April 10, 2011

WRMS Limited English Proficient and Dual Immersion language teachers will receive a 2011 Idaho Limited English Proficient Program of Excellence award from the Idaho State Department of Education. According to the Idaho Department of Education, this year's recipients met rigorous requirements established by the U.S. Department of Education, which included language acquisition, proficiency and AYP measurements, evidence of a narrowing of the achievement gap of the LEP sub-group compared to non-LEP groups, growth on ISAT for the LEP sub-group, and evidence of meaningful parental involvement, among... FULL STORY

Bed Bugs

Friday, April 08, 2011

Bed Bugs are a national problem and our community is not immune to them. While they are not a health concern, they can be a nuisance and are difficult to eradicate once they are found. The Blaine County School District is taking proactive measures to assure that our schools are not hosts to bed bugs and we will alert you when and if we do find them. For more information about bed bugs, click here for an article from the Mt. Express.