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Budget Reductions at the District Level Not the School Level
The budget lines that support staff working at the district level were reduced by over $900,000.
Last fall the Blaine County School District embarked on a Financial Plan listening tour in order to ask for community and staff input for a 2016-17 budget that balanced revenues and expenditures. The district had been using its reserves for multiple years to augment revenues and meet its expenditures.
The community and staff told us that they wanted the district to continue its commitment to its small class size policy while making these reductions. Through collaboration and compromise the district was able to craft and approve a budget that reduces expenditures to match revenues (reserve funds will not have to be spent) while maintaining dollars for staff positions that work every day in the schools with our children. Read more of the Superintendent's letter here.
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Summer School + Summer Camp = Power Scholars
Last summer the Wood River Y partnered with the Blaine County School District to sponsor Power Scholars. The Power Scholars program was offered five days a week for six weeks. 58 students benefited from literacy and math instruction, as well as emotional support, enrichment, breakfast, and lunch each day. Every Friday, Power Scholars took field trips to conduct first-hand research for a Kids' Guide to the Valley, written by Scholars and produced by the Weekly Sun. Talk about engaged students who knew why they were learning literacy and writing! Check out their final product here. And special thanks to the Wood River Y, the Power Scholars staff, and the many supporters who made the program possible.
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Parents: Look for Wellness Survey in Your Email This Week
Do you know about the BCSD Wellness Policy and how it affects your child? What are your priorities for your child's health and wellness? The BCSD Wellness Committee would like your feedback and input regarding the effectiveness of school and district wellness efforts. Look for the survey in your email or click here. Paper surveys will be available after Monday by request at the front desk of your school. Take the survey here: English Español
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Thank You Blaine County Education Foundation
The Blaine County Education Foundation distributed 318 backpacks full of school supplies before the start of the school year. BCEF collaborated with the Advocates, King's, James Christianson / Farmers Insurance, and Wood River Insurance. The Wood River Women's Foundation provided a grant as well as volunteers to help. BCEF Board members, BCSD staff and students also volunteered. Thank you to everyone who contributed and helped students get off to the right start with the new school year!
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Gender Inclusion Policy
In August the BCSD Board of Trustees passed a Gender Inclusion Policy.
All students need a safe, supportive school environment to progress academically and developmentally.
The purpose of this policy is to foster an educational environment in the BCSD that is safe, supportive, and fully inclusive for all students, regardless of gender identify or gender expression as well as to facilitate compliance with applicable and governmental guidelines.
Now, the district is tasked with implementing the policy through procedures.
Superintendent Dr. GwenCarol Holmes and Assistant Superintendent John Blackman met with all coaches, toured all schools, and spoke to various staff who are charged with implementing the policy. Procedures are in the process of being developed and next steps are being identified. Please stay tuned for more information. If you have questions, please ask your school principal or contact Assistant Superintendent John Blackman.
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Bring a Parent to Breakfast
Tuesday, September 13
Bellevue 7:20-7:55 a.m.
Carey 8:10-8:30 a.m.
Hailey 7:30-8:00 a.m.
Hemingway 7:30-8:00 a.m.
Alturas 7:15-7:45 a.m.
WRMS 8:00-8:30 a.m.
WRHS 8:00-8:30 a.m.
Chartwells will feature local fruit, blueberry pancakes, and fruit smoothies. Come spend some quality time with your child in the morning before school!
Adult breakfast is $2.10. Join us!
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Website Tips: Search
Search for what you need. The updated website has a search feature. Enter the keyword for your search, like "soccer," and see the results below. The search feature will continue to improve over time. The search feature does not access keywords within pdf documents.
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First Day of School Photos
Thanks to the parents who submitted first day of school photos for the Facebook photo contest. It's not too late to submit your photo. Tag Blaine County School District #61 in your photo. You will be entered into a drawing for a set of pencils with the name of your child's school. *Photos submitted last week have been added to the slide show!
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School Board Meeting
Tuesday, September 13
6:00 p.m.
Minnie Moore Room, Community Campus
1050 Fox Acres Rd, Hailey, ID, 83333
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Board Accolades: Brandeis Coshow, Bloom: Hunger Coalition and Community Library
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Superintendent Report: Inspire, Engage, Empower, Student Enrollment Report
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Board Chair Report: Student Liaison Report
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Continuing Business: Treasurer Appointment, Consideration of MOU with City of Hailey for WRMS Field Irrigation, Draft Policies
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New Business: Draft Policies, Appointment of Teacher Board Liaison, Carey School Course Addition
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Decisions: Consent Agenda, MOU with City of Hailey, Treasurer Appointment, Teacher Board Liaison Appointment, Purchase of District Fuel
*Special Meeting/Work Session of the Board. Immediately following the regular September meeting. Topic: Administrator Negotiations
How can you participate in the Board meetings? Public comment is always welcome at regular Board meetings. To read about how to make a public comment, click
here
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You can also watch Board webcasts
here
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Habrá interpretación al español en la reunión de la Junta. Spanish interpretation will be available at all regular Board of Trustees meetings.
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The Blaine County School District Board of Trustees declared a vacancy in Zone 3 at the July 12, 2016 Board meeting. Individuals interested in applying for the Zone 3 seat should submit a letter of interest to Board Clerk, Amanda LaChance via email at [email protected], via fax at 208-578-5110, or in person at the District Office located at 118 W. Bullion St. Hailey, Idaho.
Letters of interest are due to the Board Clerk by 3:00 p.m. on Friday, September 16, 2016.
Click
here for more information.
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Science Curriculum Committee Needs Volunteers:
Science Enthusiasts Encouraged to Apply
Residents of the Blaine County School District community are encouraged to apply to participate in the Instructional Materials Adoption Process for Science. Two r
esidents of the district will be selected to participa
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Residents serving on this task force must be willing to make a two-year commitment. The deadline to apply is Tuesday, September 20. Click here to apply.
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Check your school calendars for upcoming open houses and curriculum nights.
September 13
6:00 p.m.
Board of Trustees Meeting
Minnie Moore Room,
Community Campus
September 16
No Students
Data Day
Tuesday, September 20
Board of Trustees Interview Candidates for Zone 3 Board Vacancy
Saturday,
October 8
BlockFest: A Free Educational Event for Young Children
School Board Members
Chairman
Shawn Bennion
Trustee
Cami Bustos
Vacant
Trustee
Rob Clayton
Vice-Chair
Elizabeth Corker
For more information visit the
on our website
Superintendent
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