Idaho / School Districts / BLAINE COUNTY DISTRICT
At its annual meeting the board administered oaths to two trustees, approved officer appointments (chair, vice chair, clerk and other officers), named Trustee Blanca Romero as the ISB legislative representative and extended Superintendent Fowdy’s rolling contract after a confidential evaluation.
Idaho / School Districts / BLAINE COUNTY DISTRICT
Trustees approved a district leadership recommendation to reduce staff roles after officials said lower enrollment and state budget pressure have increased a projected 2026–27 deficit to about $940,000; the board accepted the recommendation and will use some reserves while seeking further options.
Idaho / School Districts / BLAINE COUNTY DISTRICT
A facilities review found some Haley Elementary components are costlier to maintain than replace; trustees asked staff to return with options — from targeted repairs to full replacement — and approved issuing an RFQ for architects to develop plans.
Idaho / School Districts / BLAINE COUNTY DISTRICT
Finance staff reported lower midterm support‑unit counts and projected revenue pressure; district leaders proposed a mix of certified and classified reductions to reach board targets and said they will return in January with options including further cuts and one‑time offsets such as property sales and office consolidation savings.
Idaho / School Districts / BLAINE COUNTY DISTRICT
Board directed staff to issue a request for qualifications for architects to build a bench of firms for upcoming projects, including a possible Hailey Elementary replacement; trustees asked for further information and a focused board discussion on whether to commit to rebuilding before selecting architects.
Idaho / School Districts / BLAINE COUNTY DISTRICT
District staff and Hailey Elementary teachers presented a tiered PBIS model at Bellevue and a master‑schedule intervention model at Hailey, emphasizing staff‑wide small‑group intervention blocks, PLC‑driven essential standards, weekly progress monitoring and an 80% mastery target for advancing students.
Idaho / School Districts / BLAINE COUNTY DISTRICT
Trustees voted to obtain appraisals for five high‑value district parcels to help estimate proceeds that could offset a future plant facilities levy and a potential replacement of Hailey Elementary; staff recommended deferring lower‑value lots and using realtor estimates before committing to full appraisals.
Idaho / School Districts / BLAINE COUNTY DISTRICT
Directors presented a multi‑year financial model showing an estimated $1,044,000 shortfall next year and larger deficits thereafter. Trustees asked the district leadership team to develop reduction proposals in the $1.0–$1.2 million range for board review in January so staff notifications can be made by Feb. 1.
Idaho / School Districts / BLAINE COUNTY DISTRICT
Wood River High School assistant principals outlined the school's PBIS and MTSS frameworks, describing tiered supports (Tier 1~80–85%, Tier 2~15%, Tier 3~5%), mentoring interventions like Check and Connect, and data tracking that the presenters said yielded strong gains for students in targeted IXL interventions.
Idaho / School Districts / BLAINE COUNTY DISTRICT
Trustees accepted an unmodified FY2025 audit and approved multiple contracts and purchases — splitting landscaping work between two vendors to save about $100,000, buying a rear‑engine activity bus for $236,793 (including warranty), and accepting a $25,000 donation for a soccer scoreboard; the Hailey Rotary waiver request was declined.