RHPCS School Board

School Board Election

The time to vote in our RHPCS School Board Election is upon us.

Come into the school office to vote on:

Wednesday, February 22, 2012 from 8:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.

or Thursday, February 23, 2012 from 7:00 a.m. – 7:30 p.m.

VOTING FAQs

Who can vote? Only RHPCS stakeholders are allowed to vote.  You are a stakeholder if you are a parent or legal guardian of a student, staff, teacher or PFA member.  Only one vote per stakeholder is allowed.

Is my ballot private? Yes, it will be deposited in a two-key balloting box.

Do I have to be there in person? That is ideal.  If not possible, you may send your ballot with your spouse or the other legal guardian from the same household.  Please don’t send your ballot with your student! For your reference, a copy of the ballot is available here:  SCHOOL_BOARD_ELECTION_BALLOT_02-22-12 Hard copies of the ballot will be available at the school office for voting on site.

Where do I find out more information about the candidates? Information about the school board candidates is available by clicking on the links next to the candidate names below.

Revised 2/21/12

The RHPCS Charter requires that the Board of Directors:

  • will be legally accountable for the operation of the school;
  • will be public agents required by the Idaho State Charter Commission to control the school;
  • will be in compliance with all Federal and State laws and rules;
  • will have the responsibility to approve the selection of the Principal; and
  • will be responsible for working with the Principal on staffing and curriculum.

Candidates for RHPCS School Board Election 2011-2012

Candidates for the 4 available “Parent” board member seats:

**Vote for ONLY four (4) parent candidates.** Any ballot with more than four selections will be disqualified and will not be included in the election counts.

Scot Carley - Carley application, Carley Bio

Uschi De Rose - De Rose application, De Rose Bio

Leann Gilberg - Gilberg application, Leann Gilberg Bio

Monique Hale - Hale application, Hale Bio

Dave Marczak - Marczak application, Dave Marczak Bio

Lauren Pennisi - Pennisi application, Lauren Pennisi Bio

Darren Simonson - Simonson application

Darren Wallace - Wallace application

Daniel Welker - Welker application

Candidate(s) for the 1 available “Community” board member seat:

Jerine Smith – Smith application, Smith Bio

Board Election Information:

(posted 2/7/11)  Click here for a printable version of this information: Board_Election_Process_doc_02-06-12

Welcome to the Board election fact sheet.  It describes the RHPCS election process and includes some frequently asked questions (FAQS) below.  We hope that it is instructive and encourages you to participate as a voter or candidate.

Announcement of Board Elections …. Today

  • This information is being sent home with students, e-mailed and posted on the school website to notify stakeholders of the upcoming election.  There are four (4) available parent positions and one (1) community position up for election.

Receive Board Applications… by Friday Feb 10th, 3:00pm

  • Board applications are available on the school website RHPCS_School_Board_Application or are available at the school office.  Completed applications can be emailed or hand delivered to the school secretary by the deadline. If emailed, applicants will receive email confirmation that the application was received.  A short bio may be submitted with candidate application.  If submitted, the bio will be posted on the school website in addition to the application.

Vetting of Board Applications… completed by Tuesday, Feb14th

  • Applications to be vetted by board clerk/legal counsel

Approved Applicant Information Posted… Wednesday, Feb 15th

  • Applicant information will be available on the website
  • Hardcopies will be available at the front desk
  • Email sent to stakeholders that applicant information has been posted

Meet-and-Greet/ Candidate Q&A presentation… Thursday, Feb 16th from 5:30pm-7:00pm

  • 5:30 – 6:00 Meet and greet
  • 6:00 – 6:30 Panel discussion
  • 6:30 – 7:00 Meet and greet

VOTE!… Wednesday, Feb 22nd from 8am – 3pm, or Thursday, Feb 23rd from 7am-7:30pm

  • Drop off ballots at the school during the hours specified above

Counting the Ballots… Thursday, Feb 23rd

  • Counting will take place at the school at the 7:30 Board Meeting
  • Board Clerk & Administration will count ballots – all are welcome to attend

Announce New Board Members… Thursday, Feb 23rd

  • New Board members will be posted on the website and stakeholders will be notified by email

Swear in New Board Members…@ the March 8th board meeting!

FAQs

Who can vote? Only stakeholders are allowed to vote.  You are a stakeholder if you are a parent or legal guardian of a student, staff, teacher or PFA member.  Only one vote per stakeholder is allowed.

How long are the Board of Director terms? Two years

Is my ballot private? Yes, it will be deposited in a two-key balloting box.

Do I have to be there in person? That is ideal. If not possible, you may send your ballot with your spouse or the other legal guardian from the same household. Please don’t send with your student!

I thought the candidate application deadline was past.  Why is it re-opened? A closer reading of our by-laws indicated the need for one more seat to be voted on.  The school board thought it only fair to let stakeholders have this information and additional time to apply.

I am an applicant.  What other things do I need to do? You may submit a short bio (try and keep to one page), which will be posted on the website along with your application information (personal data will be omitted).  This is optional.  There may be other opportunities to share your ideas with stakeholders.

I am unclear about some other election procedure what should I do? Contact the School Board Clerk at nikicrow@msn.com for clarification.  If it is a serious oversight, the school will send out an e-mail to inform all stakeholders.


School Board Meetings

Time and Location:

Monthly school board meetings are normally held the second Thursday of every month.  Watch this page and the message area at the front of the school specific meeting date and time.

Next Meeting: Thursday, February 23, 2012

Public Session:  7:30 p.m.

Location: RHPCS

Click here for a copy of the meeting agenda:  Agenda_February_Regular_Meeting_02-23-12

School Board Members

Rolling Hills Public Charter School is a non-profit corporation under the Idaho Nonprofit Corporation Act. The Board of Directors are the public agents that control and govern the Charter School. The function of the Board is policy making, advising, and evaluating. The Board has the further duty of directing the financial means by which the educational program is conducted. Any parent wishing to raise any concerns with the board, please review the Patron Complaint Policy before addressing the Board of Directors.

Cyndee Larson - Board Chairperson

Jonathan Giles – Board Vice-Chairperson

Leann Gilberg – Board Treasurer

Uschi De Rose – Board Secretary

Glen Stephenson

Clerk of the Board – Niki Crow

You can email the school board members at schoolboard@rhpcs.org