Blaine County School District

Blaine picks superintendent finalists

The community can meet and question the finalists at a forum Tuesday night. Neither of candidate is from Idaho.

Idaho educator doubles as Olympic artist

Blaine County’s interim superintendent John Blackman painted helmets for Olympic champion skier Picabo Street. His latest painting arrived in Russia just in time for this week’s women’s skeleton race.

Will school districts keep budget flexibility?

Districts have some say over how many teachers they hire — and the on-the-ground results vary widely,

Survey says Blaine residents more informed

Nearly seven out of 10 Blaine County residents said they knew Idaho adopted the Common Core State Standards. According to surveys, Blaine families are more informed on the new academic standards in English and math than most Americans.

Interim leader won’t seek Blaine’s top post

John Blackman, a 30-year district veteran, said he values his role as assistant superintendent and HR director. He has identified goals and priorities for his district while trustees search for a replacement to Lonnie Barber.

Blaine, McKinstry strike settlement deal

Under terms of the deal, school district officials will pay their energy services company $665,000 for work that is completed, while the company will cover $800,000 in legal fees for the district.

Blaine settlement comes to $600,000

School trustees said they felt it important to honor former Superintendent Lonnie Barber’s contract, which had a total value of $680,000.

Barber’s Blaine contract worth $680,000

The former Blaine superintendent had nearly three years remaining on his contract when he left the district last week.

Mum’s the word on shakeup in Blaine

School trustees aren’t saying much about Lonnie Barber’s resignation as school superintendent. And Barber isn’t talking either.