The purpose of this letter is to reflect on why Zone 3 of Blaine County School District #61 still does not have a representative on the five-member board.
The Board of Trustees declared an opening for Zone 3 on July 12, 2016. Irene Healy submitted a letter of intent soon afterward. Between July 12 and the interviews on Sept. 20, over 500 individuals from all zones, including 176 for Zone 3, signed a letter of endorsement for Irene.
During the last election in Zone 3 a candidate with fewer than 176 votes won the election! The letter of endorsement was signed by supporters who recognize Irene’s talents and who are not representative of any special interests. Zone 3 has worked diligently to select a quality nominee who will support strong educational values and is not influenced by any group.
Irene is a great listener, asks questions, and works on constructive solutions to complex issues. Colleagues consider her smart, with the ability to solve problems. If you haven’t met Irene, opportunities to meet her will be available. Watch for times and places during October.
Zone 3 needs to be appropriately represented and Irene can provide the expertise to make this happen.
Please, School Board Trustees, don’t waste everyone’s time when the solution to the vacancy is available to you. You have the opportunity to raise your performance bar from mediocracy to excellence. This important decision is in your court and the voters of Zone 3, including me, are waiting.
Joan F. Davies
Hailey resident and Blaine County School District #61 Zone 3 citizen